May 17, 2020
We hope all of our RBES families are enjoying the long weekend and have had a chance to be outside and enjoy some of the sunshine we have had the past couple of days. Student lessons will resume tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19). Stay Healthy and Be Safe!
We hope all of our RBES families are enjoying the long weekend and have had a chance to be outside and enjoy some of the sunshine we have had the past couple of days. Student lessons will resume tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19). Stay Healthy and Be Safe!
Don't forget to check out our Raptor Chats each week. Mr. Coffin and Mrs. Kloschinsky both really enjoy hearing from you all afterwards!
Don't forget to check out our Raptor Chats each week. Mr. Coffin and Mrs. Kloschinsky both really enjoy hearing from you all afterwards!
If you haven't seen this week's episode yet, please click on the Raptor Chat tab above, or click on this link: Raptor Chat - Episode 7
If you haven't seen this week's episode yet, please click on the Raptor Chat tab above, or click on this link: Raptor Chat - Episode 7
2019 - 2020 yearbooks are now on sale and will be added to your PowerSchool account for you to purchase. If you would like a yearbook for this current year, you will need to have your order in by June 1, 2020. The good news is this one will be ready for delivery on time as we have a few people working on it already. The yearbook will also feature a pandemic section and include photos of students working from home and any special theme days that we have from this time. We thought it was important to highlight and remember what our reality was during this historical time.
2019 - 2020 yearbooks are now on sale and will be added to your PowerSchool account for you to purchase. If you would like a yearbook for this current year, you will need to have your order in by June 1, 2020. The good news is this one will be ready for delivery on time as we have a few people working on it already. The yearbook will also feature a pandemic section and include photos of students working from home and any special theme days that we have from this time. We thought it was important to highlight and remember what our reality was during this historical time.
Last year's yearbooks will be arriving shortly. We are expecting delivery anytime. We will make arrangements to send them out to you, drop them off, or arrange a pick up. Thank you for your patience with this past yearbook.
Last year's yearbooks will be arriving shortly. We are expecting delivery anytime. We will make arrangements to send them out to you, drop them off, or arrange a pick up. Thank you for your patience with this past yearbook.
Next Year Kindergarten Registrations
Next Year Kindergarten Registrations
If you know of anyone who is thinking about starting Kindergarten in the Fall, please let them know they can register online: http://www.blackgold.ca/schools/programs/kindergarten/
If you know of anyone who is thinking about starting Kindergarten in the Fall, please let them know they can register online: http://www.blackgold.ca/schools/programs/kindergarten/
Children may begin Kindergarten if they are at least 5 years old as of December 31, 2020.
Children may begin Kindergarten if they are at least 5 years old as of December 31, 2020.
Do you need some tips on how to communicate with your child? Check out this link and/or the PDF below from a great site for some suggestions!
Do you need some tips on how to communicate with your child? Check out this link and/or the PDF below from a great site for some suggestions!
7 Helpful Tips On Sharing Feedback With Your Child - Big Life Journal.pdf
Fundraisers
Fundraisers
We had planned to run a number of fundraisers this spring (Growing Smiles, Beef Jerky, School dance, Timbits tournament) that have all unfortunately been cancelled.
We had planned to run a number of fundraisers this spring (Growing Smiles, Beef Jerky, School dance, Timbits tournament) that have all unfortunately been cancelled.
For 2020/2021, the fundraising team needs to ensure we have a plan for any fundraising that will start in the fall and that we would like to have enough funds in the account to cover our annual commitments (agendas, mathletics subscription and society insurance coverage).
For 2020/2021, the fundraising team needs to ensure we have a plan for any fundraising that will start in the fall and that we would like to have enough funds in the account to cover our annual commitments (agendas, mathletics subscription and society insurance coverage).
The current account balance is $1604.08 with a few minor expenses (like movie night) and the 2019/2020 costs for the aforementioned items was $5554.51. This leaves us with a shortfall of approximately $4000 in order to cover these items as we have in the past. This will require hard work by the committee and school community once there is a plan in place to return to schools.
The current account balance is $1604.08 with a few minor expenses (like movie night) and the 2019/2020 costs for the aforementioned items was $5554.51. This leaves us with a shortfall of approximately $4000 in order to cover these items as we have in the past. This will require hard work by the committee and school community once there is a plan in place to return to schools.
Casino
Casino
Our Casino slot in Dec 2020 has will be moved back to a later date as all casino bookings have been adjusted to account for the time that the Casinos were closed. We will provide an update when we get more information from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Corporation
Our Casino slot in Dec 2020 has will be moved back to a later date as all casino bookings have been adjusted to account for the time that the Casinos were closed. We will provide an update when we get more information from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Corporation
Playground
Playground
The current balance for the Playground account is $44,670.71.
The current balance for the Playground account is $44,670.71.
Grant Applications
Grant Applications
Our grant writer has continue to apply on our behalf and the status of the grants we have recently applied for are listed below:
Our grant writer has continue to apply on our behalf and the status of the grants we have recently applied for are listed below:
Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) - grant awarded previously but it was announced that they were doing a review in light of the pandemic. Our Grant has been reviewed and remains in place for fall 2020. Based on us not having our funds in place for construction at this point we will have to apply to defer this grant.
Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) - grant awarded previously but it was announced that they were doing a review in light of the pandemic. Our Grant has been reviewed and remains in place for fall 2020. Based on us not having our funds in place for construction at this point we will have to apply to defer this grant.
Viterra - application declined
Viterra - application declined
Kaltire - application submitted
Kaltire - application submitted
Pembina - application declined
Pembina - application declined
Servus Credit Union - application declined
Servus Credit Union - application declined
FCC AgriSpirit Funding Application - to be announced in August
FCC AgriSpirit Funding Application - to be announced in August
Canada Post Community Foundation - to be announced in October
Canada Post Community Foundation - to be announced in October
Mental Health and Resiliency Series - Spring 2020 - CYF Caregiver Education.pdfLunch and Learn - Sleep 1 & 2 - Spring 2020.pdf
BGCBigs-AHS Virtual Programming Spring 2020.pdf
