Parent Academy Meeting and Workshop (Model School)

As a Model School Roden parent community are invited to participate in the Cluster B3 Parent Academy meetings, free training, workshops and leadership opportunities.

Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 5:30 –8:00p.m

Meeting Location: D.A. Morrison Middle School- 271 Gledhill Ave
Third Floor in the Library

Focus For This Meeting

STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Learn about what TDSB is teaching your child on STEM and the new focus on Math and Science.

Dinner, childcare and transportation are provided.

Please contact our Community Support Worker, Duane Spencer, if you have questions or to make arrangements for transportation.

Duane Spencer
Community Support Worker
Model Schools for Inner Cities
(416) 884-2941
Duane.Spencer@tdsb.on.ca

School Council Meeting – Wed Jan 14th

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Roden School Council’s next meeting is on Wednesday, January 14th in the school library starting at 7:20 p.m.

All parents and caregivers are welcome to join us. Childcare and pizza are provided.

February Family Fun & Fitness Month

The Cluster B CSW team is proud to announce that we are offering a Free Family Fitness Night for all interested families in our cluster.

When:Every Tuesday in February (3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th)

Where: Monarch Park Stadium ( Located at the rear of the school 1 Hanson Street Toronto, ON
M4J 1G6. One block south of the Danforth on Coxwell Ave)

Time:3:30 – 5:30 pm

What: Family Fun & Fitness Nights – Families will have the opportunity to take part in either Socasize, Yoga, Tai -Chi, Soccer, Flag Football, ultimate Frisbee and walk/jog/running the track…

There is something for everybody so please spread the word and come out for a great active family evening.

Also we are inviting all interested parents to join us for our next CPACmeeting on January 20th at 5:30 p.m. a interactive night focusing on S.T.E.M. ( Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

Please take a look at the flyer for more info and you can contact your Community Support Worker to register or if you have any questions.

Our Community Support Worker is:

Duane Spencer
Community Support Worker
Toronto District School Board
416-884-2941

Gingerbread School Building Contest

The decorating of the Gingerbread schools took place in early December and the Gingerbread schools were displayed and raffled at the Winter Concert. The contest was a big success which raised school spirit with all the kids participating in a fun, holiday activity. Thanks to Jodi Wheeler for organizing the Contest.

In case you were wondering the following titles were awarded to the Gingerbread schools:
Ms. Revoredo’s Jk/Sk class: “school spirit”
Ms Revoredo
Ms. Chan’s Grade 3 class: “creative”
Ms Chan
Ms. McGonigle Grade 2 class: “wackiest”
Ms McGonigle
Ms. Robichaud Grade 1 class: “funniest”
Ms Robichaud

In case you missed the display, we have photos of them here.

Grade 4/5 Boys Volleyball tournament

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The Grade 4/5 boys attended early morning volleyball practices a few times a week all Fall. In late November, they participated in a volleyball tournament with five local schools.

Our team finished in third place at the tournament. Our team played played well for their level and gained a great deal of valuable game experience. They all enjoyed themselves and look forward to next year’s season.