School Trustee Jennifer Story Ward Forum

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Jennifer Story invites you to a Ward Forum on French Language Learning in the TDSB.

Thursday January 26th
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Download Flyer for more information!

Mary Cruden from Canadian Parents for French–Ontario will be on hand for an AMA (Ask Me Anything)-style discussion. Bring your questions about any issues including pathways, special education needs, and program growth.

School Spirit Events & Fundraising 2016/2017 Plans

Thanks to all who participated in our winter fundraisers. It’s no surprise that Roden parents stepped up to help organize, volunteer and participate in BIG ways! Not only did we raise funds for our school, but we built school spirit and were able to get out and meet new people along the way. Thank you for making this happen!

Fundraising Recap

Event Raised Fund Allocation
Fall Maker Mission $9,000 Maker Space & Workshops
November Movie Night $1,500 Cultural Performances
Winter Promises Auction $1,200 TBA
Winter Indigo Gift Card Sales $380 Book Publishing, ReadUp Club
Winter Concert Bake Sale & Book Drive $1,000 Book Publishing, ReadUp Club
January 27 – Movie Night TBD Strings Instruments
February – Roden Sports Tourney TBD Sports Equipment and Birchmount Bus
March 31 – Movie Night TBD Grade 8 Graduation / Trip
April – Roden Sports Tourney TBD Sports Equipment and Birchmount Bus
May 26 – Movie Night TBD
June – Spring Concert Bake Sale & Art Raffle TBD
June – Fun Fair TBD
Coming Soon! 
Stay tuned for more information about our brand new sports tournament! Sure to excite kids and grown ups alike, don’t miss this fun 3-on-3 event in February. Beat the winter blues with a little fun and exercise next month!
 
Still Needed
Yes, we still need one or two volunteers to make these events happen:
  1. March Movie Night – we need someone to take the lead organizing food and volunteers. Training provided!
  2. Fun Fair – a couple leads for different areas. See details in the Fun Fair section.
  3. Spring Concert Bake Sale Coordinator – organize the treats and help set up and run the bake sale table.
Can you help in some other way? Contact Fundraising Chair, Nadia Smid at fundraising@roden.ca.

Motivating your kids/teens

Westwood School Council has invited parents/caregivers of Roden PS students to the following event.

On Monday, January 23rd at 7:30 pm, renowned parenting expert Dr. Karyn Gordon is coming to Westwood Middle School to speak on “Motivating Your Kids/Teens”. Please see the attached flyer and visit http://dkleadership.org/ for more information on Dr. Gordon.

Westwood Middle School is located at 994 Carlaw Ave, near Carlaw Ave and Mortimer Ave.

Dr. Karyn Gordon