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Student Safety

Peanut / Tree Nut Aware School

We have children in our school who have life threatening allergies to even trace amounts of peanuts and/or tree nut products. Due to the seriousness of this allergy, please do not send any products that contain peanuts and/or tree nuts to school. Products containing peanuts and/or tree nuts are not to be consumed on school property. We want our school grounds to be safe and welcoming for each and every student. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Medical / Family Alerts

If any of your child’s medical information has changed, please notify the office and your child’s teacher (inform them of any special instructions re: puffers, Allerjects/EpiPens, etc.) that they may need to know in case of an emergency. It is also important that any puffers, Allerjects/EpiPens, etc. needed are clearly labeled and brought to school in case of an emergency, along with a safety plan for your child.

Please inform the school if your child has a contagious illness, lice, pink eye, etc.

If your family has court orders pertaining to custody, guardianship, or no contact orders, please contact the office to make sure that we have the most up-to-date information.

First PAC Meeting of the Year!

Calling all parents! The RCS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) invites all parents to attend the first meeting of the school year. We have an incredibly active PAC, but we need your help to continue to provide great opportunities for our students. Please join us in the school Community Room on Friday, September 15th at 8:30am.

***Elections will be held at this meeting***

SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Phone: 250-365-5922

After School Care: 250-304-5714 School Website: www.robsoncommunity.org

Responsible, Caring, Safe

Principal’s Message

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to the 2017-18 school year and I would like to thank the families and staff of RCS for an incredibly smooth startup this year! Also, a very special welcome to our Kindergarten students as well as several students and staff who are new to Robson Community School this year! The upcoming school year will undoubtedly bring many new and exciting opportunities for students. I look forward to working with our staff as well as all members of our school community to provide the absolute best educational experience for your child/children. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would just like to say hello, please do not hesitate to contact me or stop in at my office. If you have questions about your child’s classroom, I encourage you to talk to the classroom teacher. If you have questions about the school, please talk to me. Looking forward to a great school year!

- Mr. Bud Gregory, Principal

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Bell Schedule To help organize your child’s appointments, the following information regarding the daily schedule may be helpful to you: 8:25am Welcoming Bell 8:30am School Begins 10:10-10:25 Recess 12:05pm Outside (Playground) 12:30pm Inside to Eat Lunch 12:50pm End of Lunch 2:20pm Dismissal (End of Day) Please note that school supervision begins at 7:55am. We ask that children do not arrive at school before that time, to ensure they are supervised on the playground. Thank you for your understanding.

Families are invited to attend a Meet and Greet/Open House on Thursday, September 21st at 6:30pm. Please come and meet your child’s teacher and stay connected with your child’s learning!

PAC Parent/Community FACEBOOK PAGE

Another tool that helps parents stay connected in the PAC Facebook page. Parents are encouraged to join!

Breakfast Program

Starting on Monday, September 11thwe will be providing students with a breakfast option five days a week. Students who are in need of a breakfast are welcome to come to the community room, starting at 8:00am.

Lunch Program

RCS will continue to provide nutritious bag lunches for students in need through the School Meals Program. Parents who wish to enroll their child/children in the program can do so at the school office.

Student Fees

There standardized student fees for all elementary students in School District 20. These fees cover the costs of Cultural Events and the use of District Technology. Also, for Grades 1 to 7, there is a fee for student agendas. If your child is taking band, there is an additional band fee. Thank you for ensuring that these fees are paid in a timely manner. At RCS, all students will be provided with access to programs, services, and educational opportunities provided by the school, regardless of financial need. Please contact the principal, Bud Gregory, to access our Hardship Policy. All information given/discussed is kept confidential.

After School Care We are pleased that Blueberry Creek Community School Society will continue to provide after school care service for our families. If you require care after school, please complete a registration package and return it to our office. Once your child is registered, you can call our After School Care Program Coordinator, Mrs. Teresa Rogers, at 250-304-5714.

Completion of Forms Your child will be bringing home many forms to complete as part of our school startup procedure. We ask that you please complete and return these forms to the school in a timely manner. Thank you!

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Awesome Staff

At RCS, we have an incredible staff that will ensure that your child has an enriching learning experience. It is our goal that your child reaches their full potential. We are looking forward to working with you throughout the school year.

Teaching Team Denise Laurie - Student Support Shannon McCready - Performing Arts/Library Charlotte Soles - Performing Arts/Library Melissa McCormack – Kindergarten Karen Poznekoff – Kindergarten / Grade 1 Catherine MacKinnon – Grade 1/2 Alison Zimmer – Grade 2/3 Theresa Pruss – Grade 3/4 Linda Schamer – Grade 4 Sheena Stienstra – Grade 5 Kimberly Hemstreet – Grade 6/7 Sharon Nazaroff – Strong Start

Student Support Team Stephanie Harmston - Educational Assistant Ashley Laurie - Educational Assistant Cherryl MacLeod - Educational Assistant Cassandra McMahon - Educational Assistant Loretta Streleoff - Educational Assistant /

Child Care Worker Leeza Zurwick - Educational Assistant Murhi Kencayd – Aboriginal Education Support

School Support Team Melanie Hartleb – Administrative Assistant Colleen Lakevold – Library Assistant Heather Thomas – Library Assistant Dan Shlakoff and Gaby Grund – Custodians Teresa Rogers – After School Care Bud Gregory – Principal

Terry Fox Run

RCS will be participating in the 2017 Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 28th during school hours. Students are asked to wear walking/running shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing on this day. We are asking able families to make a donation of $2 to the Terry Fox Foundation. Donations can be dropped off at your child’s classroom or the office.

Photo Day

Lifetouch Photography will be at our school on Thursday, September 14th to take pictures of students and staff. An opportunity for retakes will happen on the morning of Friday, October 27th.

OR Friday,

September 22 Wear a silly hat or arrange your hair (or a wig) in a funny way!

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5 Welcome Back!

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11 12 Schamer and Pruss’ classes to Kokanee Prov. Park

13 Student Information Sheets & Fees Due to the Office

14 PICTURE DAY!

15 PAC Meeting 8:30am

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18 Full Day Kindergarten Schedule Begins

19 Fire Drill

20 Fruit and Veggie Program Delivery

21 Lockdown Drill

22 Crazy Hat or Hair Day!

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25 Community School Society Mtg 6:30pm

26 27 28 Terry Fox Run

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2 3 4 Fruit and Veggie Program Delivery Earth Rangers Assembly Elementary Cross-Country Fun Run in Fruitvale

5 6 District Pro-D Day (School NOT in session)

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10 11 12 Fire Drill #2

13 PAC Meeting 8:30am

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ROBSONCOMMUNITYSCHOOLCALENDARResponsible,Caring,Safe

2017-2018

SCHOOLS OPEN “WELCOME BACK!” TUES., SEPTEMBER 5

District Professional Development Day Friday, October 6

Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 9

District Professional Development Day Friday, October 20

Parent/Teacher/ Student Interviews Kindergarten to Gr. 7 Early Dismissals Both Days @ 11:45 am

Wednesday, Nov. 1 (p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 2 (p.m.)

Remembrance Day Monday, November 13

Curriculum Implementation Day Monday, November 27

First Formal Report Cards Home Thursday, December 7

Schools Close for Winter Vacation (last day of classes) Thursday, December 21

Winter Break Dec. 22 - Jan. 7, 2018

2018 Schools Reopen After Winter Vacation Monday, January 8

District Professional Development Day Friday, February 9

B.C. Family Day Monday, February 12

Second Formal Report Cards Home Thursday, March 8

Schools Close for Spring Vacation (last day of classes) Friday, March 16

Spring Break March 17 to April 3

Schools Reopen After Spring Vacation Wednesday, April 4

Interim Reporting April 23 to April 27 School Based Professional Development Day Friday, May 18

Victoria Day Monday, May 21

Third & Final Report Cards Home Thursday, June 28

Last Day of Classes (dismissal @ 10:40 am) Thursday, June 28

Administrative Day Thursday, June 29

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30 School-based Pro-D Day31 School-based Pro-D day4 Labour Day stat S M T W T F S S M T W T F S5 First Day of School (shortened day) 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 66 District Pro-D Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 139 Thanksgiving Day stat 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

20 District Pro-D Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 2713 Remembrance Day stat 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 3127 Curriculum Implementation Day 3121225 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S8 1 2 3 1 2 3

Secondary Provincial Exams 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 1029 First Day of Second Semester 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 179 District Pro-D Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

12 Family Day stat 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 3116193 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5

18 School-based Pro-D Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 1221 Victoria Day stat 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Secondary Provincial Exams 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 2628 Last Day of School (shortened day) 29 30 27 28 29 30 3129 Administrative Day

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Professional development days**

FEBRUARY 2018 MARCH 2018

DECEMBER 2017

School in sessionSchool vacation periods* OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017Statutory holidays*

School District No. 20 AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017(Kootenay-Columbia)

2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR

JANUARY 2018August

Last day of school before winter break

AugustSeptemberSeptemberOctoberOctoberOctoberNovemberNovemberDecemberDecember

Winter breakto JanuaryJanuary Schools re-open

MAY 2018

January 25-26JanuaryFebruaryFebruary

APRIL 2018March Last day of school before spring breakMarch

Spring Breakto AprilApril Schools re-open

JULY 2018

MayMay June 25-27June

JUNE 2018June

Days of Instruction 181Non-Instructional Days 6Curriculum Implementation Day 1

Kindergarten: required 848 hrs/yr 848.0

Grades 8-12: required 947 hrs/yr 947.2

Administrative Day 1

Grades 1-7: required 873 hrs/yr 874.8