Dear DRBS Families

Gratitude focus for the week:

”I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass.”

– Walt Whitman

Notice the beauty of connecting with others today and how it makes you feel.

 

Thank You/Reminders

• This week we will be starting a new Physical Education schedule and Literacy Support program for the grades 5 & 6. Students will still have the same amount of gym time – it will look a little different. Each grade will have two 45 minutes gym periods between Monday and Thursday and a 30 minute period on Friday. This will allow us to have longer gym periods with fewer students in the gym – which is better for skill development with older students. On the days students have gym they will also receive a 45 minute block of additional small group literacy support targeted at their specific skill level. We are excited to implement this and feel it will benefit our students in many ways. Should you have any questions please reach out.
• Thank you to our patrollers from the first half of the year and their parents for getting them here early. You did an amazing job!

A note from the Learning Commons

Hello Families,

I am the new Library Assistant at Dr. Roberta Bondar. I am enjoying meeting the students and teachers, and am excited to be part of the team. The Learning Commons is a wonderful space and is looking for some volunteers. If anyone enjoys working in a library environment and would like to do some volunteer work, please email me at heheronmykyte@cbe.ab.ca.

Thanks so much

Heather Heron-Mykyte

Monday February 5

o   1:00 – 2:30 Clay for Kids (Nicholls & Goss)

Tuesday February 6

o   Fun Lunch

o   1:00 – 2:30 Clay for Kids (Jamieson & Calder)

Wednesday February 7

o   Grade 4 at the Zoo (Oliver & Talbot)

o   1:00 – 2:30 Clay for Kids (Prazak & McCulloch)

Thursday, February 8

o   9:00 - AM Kindergarten and Grade 6 assembly for Parents

o   10:30 - AM Kindergarten and Grade 6 assembly for Parents

o   1:00 – 2:30 Clay for Kids (McLeod & Gorrie)

o   2:30 - PM Kindergarten and Grade 6 assembly for Parents

o   Grade 4 at the Zoo (Summer & Davey)

 

Upcoming Dates

o   February 15 & 16 – Teacher’s Convention 

o   February 19 – Family Day No School 

o   February 20 – Fun Lunch

o   February 21 – Grade 1 at the Zoo 

o   February 28 – Grade 4 at the Zoo

 o February 28 – Pink Shirt Day

School Council News

Legacy Stars - The stars are finally up on the fence! Thanks again to everyone that contributed to this fundraiser for the outdoor learning space, we raised over 12k! Please send any questions to Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com.

 

Pink Shirts - Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 28, to raise awareness against bullying. If you are planning to participate and need a pink shirt, consider purchasing one from our DRBS apparel store. Pink shirts will be available in the store starting this weekend. The last date to order will be 8th February by 11:59pm. 

https://drbs.domuchconcepts.com/

Contact Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Purdy’s Fundraiser - We are excited to announce that Purdys fundraiser is now active for the 2024 Spring Season.  Last year the fundraiser raised over $800 towards school activities.  Up to 25% of every order will go back to the school for school events.

 

All you have to do is follow these steps:

1. Go to https://fundraising.purdys.com/join.aspx/646739-115399

2. Enter your email address & JOIN A CAMPAIGN.  You will then be directed to the Dr. Roberta Bondar School page.

3. Place your order online. **Please ensure to add a cell phone number and email address to allow contact to be made for pick up**

4. Pick up date/location to be determined, sometime around March 18, 2024 either in the school or local community.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Contact Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.