Principal:

Sandra Larosa

Secretary:

Nancy Meletschenko

Rolph Road E.S.

31 Rolph Rd

Toronto, Ontario

M4G 3M5

416-396-2435

Safe Arrival:

416-396-2437

Fax: 416-396-2439

School email address:

Rolph@tdsb.on.ca

School Website:

http://

schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/

rolphroad

.

Upcoming Events

Dec 25-Jan 5 inclusive Holiday Break

January 8 Return to classes (Day 1)

January 10 New Hot Lunch Program Begins (Lunch Lady) Wed & Fri

January 11 Pizza Lunch

January 12—5/6A & 5/6B to Ripley’s Aquarium

January 15 Lice Screening

Dear Parents/Guardians,

What a perfect day to start our holidays…a beautiful snowfall, breakfast at

school, so many families joining us throughout the day, and staff and students

in pyjamas! I can’t believe how quickly time flew! In just four months we have

come together as a community, have seen new clubs flourish, teams and tour-

naments, music and dance, authors, student voice, active committee involve-

ment and so much more. Although we are saying goodbye to 2017, I am ex-

cited at what 2018 will bring! We have already purchased much needed re-

sources for our children in terms of literacy and technology (thanks to the help

of your generous contributions) and are having a school-wide focus on the im-

portance of a growth mindset, particularly as it relates to the learning of Math-

ematics. Please reserve the evening of January 23rd from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., as

we will be hosting a Parent Session on Growth versus Fixed Mindset and how

you can help your child believe and reach to the highest level in Math.

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to staff, Home and

School, and parents for their partnership this year. This is what makes all the

difference in supporting our students! Wishing everyone a very happy and

safe holiday. May the spirit of the season bring you much peace and joy as

you cherish time with family and friends.

All the very best and we look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!

Cheers,

Sandra Larosa Principal

STEM project in Room 2:

Creating gumdrop bridges

so that the gingerbread

man can cross the river!

Home & School News

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM HOME & SCHOOL

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish the Rolph Road community a very happy & safe holiday season. No matter what or how you’re celebrating, may your days be filled with happiness, peace, and quality time with family and friends. We are thank-ful for such a wonderful group of parents and students and how often we’ve been able to come together this year in support of our children, teachers, and the broader community. May 2018 bring even more learning and growth, kindness, and support.

Thank you to all those who have contributed to our Direct Donation Campaign this year. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a moment before the holidays and do so. Your donation, no matter how big or small, really impacts each and every child at the school!

Please donate today: https://rrdirectdonation2017.eventbrite.ca/

MUSICAL NEWS:

We are excited to announce this year's musical, funded by Home & School and produced by StageCoach Theatre Arts, will be The Aristocats! Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney's The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

Auditions for The Aristocats for students in Grades 4-6 will be held after the holidays on Jan 16th 2018. There will also be a Meet & Greet held at lunchtime that day for Grades 1-3 who would like to participate. Please find permission forms attached. These MUST be filled out for any student wishing to join the musical. For Grades 4-6 students, the Stagecoach team will send audition requirements and a scene to prepare via email only after the Registration & Consent form has been received.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOT LUNCH PROGRAM:

Please note that we are in process of switching our hot lunch provider. As a result, our last day of Rose Reisman will be on December 20th.

At this time, we are excited to introduce Lunch Lady as our new hot lunch provider. Flyers will be going home shortly with menu options. Ordering details and instructions are attached below. Our new hot lunch days will be on Wednesdays and Fri-days. Our first order day will be Wednesday January 10th. Please note that there will be a limited menu for the first order day only. If you have any questions about Lunch Lady please contact Kristine at 416-607-0388 or kristine@thelunchlady.ca

If you have any questions about Rolph Road's participation in hot lunch please contact school council member Jackie Kenny at jackieyyz@yahoo.ca

CURLING NIGHT:

Join us for a night of fun and curling for beginners (instruction provided) and seasoned curlers alike! Snacks will be served and drinks will be available at the cash bar. This is a night for parents to get out on the ice and play a truly Canadian winter sport.

Join in teams of 4 or as singles and we will make teams as needed.

Sat, 13 January 2018

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Leaside Curling Club

1075 Millwood Road

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/curling-night-with-rolph-road-tickets-38792323885

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Don’t miss out. Follow us on Instagram @RolphRoadHS and Twitter https://twitter.com/RolphRoadSchool today!

Thanks & See you in 2018!

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

AT ROLPH ROAD – THE ARISTOCATS

We are excited to announce that auditions for The Aristocats for students in Grades 4-6

will be held after the holidays on Jan 16th 2018. There will also be a Meet & Greet held

at lunchtime that day for Grades 1-3.

To get involved: Please complete, sign & email the Registration & Consent Form to

rolphroad.drama@gmail.com.

VERY IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION & CONSENT FORM

All students participating in this performance program are required to submit a regis-

tration form. The purpose of this form is to provide the Stagecoach team with essential

& emergency information to ensure the safety of your child, as well as to provide con-

sent to be contacted regarding rehearsal schedules and any other production-related

information.

The Stagecoach Theatre Arts team is very strict about child protection. We need this

emergency contact information & approved pick-up list available after school hours

when the office staff are not available to access your child’s emergency contact infor-

mation.

To return the registration:

1. Complete & return the completed registration form to the drama team at

rolphroad.drama@gmail.com

The Stagecoach team will send an audition requirements and scene to prepare by email only after

the Registration & Consent form has been received.