Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather as we move into a very busy and exciting time of year at Dr. Roberta Bondar School. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support.

This Week at DRBS

We have several off-site learning opportunities happening this week. Please ensure your child is prepared for the day with appropriate clothing, lunches, and any required items.

Reminders:

  • Grade 5 & 6 are at Outdoor School
  • Grade 3 (Crean) at Open Minds
  • Grade 1 (Hoggard) at Open Minds

Monday, May 4

  • Grade 2 Teacher’s Pet Coding Residency

Tuesday, May 5

  • Grade 2 Teacher’s Pet Coding Residency

Wednesday, May 6

  • Hat’s On for Mental Health – Students are invited to wear a hat to support mental health awareness
  • Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zoo

Thursday, May 7

  • PM: Grade 5 & 6 return from Outdoor School

Friday, May 8

  • Grade 3 (Cuculea) at Open Minds

Looking Ahead

There are many exciting learning opportunities and events coming up. Please take note of the following dates:

  • May 8 & May 11–14 – Grade 3 (Cuculea) Art School
  • May 11–14 & May 19 – Grade 1 (Hercun) 2School
  • May 12 – School Council Meeting
  • May 15 – Organizational Day (No school for students)
  • May 20 & 21 – Grade 4 Field Trip to Telus Spark
  • May 22 – AM PAT ELAL Part 1
  • May 25–29 – Grade 1 (Gorrie) 2School
  • May 26 – Grade 3 (Crean/Cuculea) Artist in Residence
  • May 28 – Anything But a Backpack Day
  • May 28 – Fun Lunch
  • May 28 – Grade 2 Field Trip to the Zoo
  • May 28 – Grade 6 Vaccinations
  • May 28 & 29 – Grade 3 (Crean/Cuculea) Artist in Residence

As you can see, May is full of rich learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. These opportunities are an important part of bringing learning to life for our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community.

 

A message from School Council

Call for Agenda Items

Our next School Council meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday May 12,  at 6:45pm. In following with our consent agenda format, please send any agenda requests to DRBSCouncilChair@gmail.com. Please have your agenda items submitted by the end of day Sunday May 3 so we can finalize and distribute the agenda to the school community.

 

School Council Elections

This month is our AGM, and so we will be holding elections for all positions. For a full list of positions including descriptions of each role, refer to our website: https://sites.google.com/view/drbsda/parent-resources/council-positions


Please contact Nick at drbscouncilchair@gmail.com if you would like more information about any of the positions, would like to know which positions have no candidates for next year, or would like to put your name forward for a position. Want to get involved but are nervous or unsure about the workload? Consider sharing a role with a friend!

We hope to see you at the AGM!

Warm regards,
Evelyne Lamontagne
Principal
Dr. Roberta Bondar School

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