Dear DRBS Families,

Happy Halloween! 🎃

What a wonderful way to end the week at Dr. Roberta Bondar School! Thank you to all our students and families for the creativity and enthusiasm that went into this year's Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving contest. We were so impressed by the amazing pumpkins and the fantastic costumes throughout the school. It was wonderful to see so much school spirit and excitement!

As families head out to enjoy Halloween festivities this weekend, we wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! Please take care while trick-or-treating and enjoy the celebrations with family and friends.

Warm Hearts, Full Cupboards: Supporting the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta ❤️

Throughout November, DRBS will be collecting donations for the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta.

The Veterans Food Bank supports veterans in a variety of ways, including food security, financial assistance, clothing, and other essential services.

Our Student Leadership Crew are inviting DRBS families to help us make a difference by contributing to our Warm Hearts, Full Cupboards Fall and Winter Donation Drive.

Donation Dates: November 3–27, 2026

While all food and household donations are greatly appreciated, we have organized suggested items by grade team to help ensure we collect a wide variety of supplies.

Collection boxes labelled for each grade team will be set up near the Launch Pad after school on Monday, November 2.

Our Grade Team Wish Lists

Kindergarten – Bake Some Joy! 🧁

  • Cake mix, muffin mix and pancake mix
  • Icing and Jell-O
  • Sugar and flour
  • Baking soda, baking powder and yeast
  • Grocery store gift cards

Grade 1 – Pour a Little Comfort ☕

  • Coffee and tea
  • Juice boxes and pop
  • Ensure
  • Coffee pods
  • Grocery store gift cards

Grade 2 – Top It Off!

  • Peanut butter
  • Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and relish
  • Salad dressing
  • Vegetable oil
  • Grocery store gift cards

Grade 3 – Snack & Smile! 🍪

  • Chips and cookies
  • Crackers
  • Pudding cups
  • Granola bars
  • Cereal
  • Grocery store gift cards

Grade 4 – Make Mealtime Easy! 🥫

  • Hamburger Helper
  • Instant mashed potatoes and hash browns
  • Canned tuna and evaporated milk
  • Stove Top stuffing
  • Chunky soups and canned chili
  • Gravy packets
  • Canned vegetables (mushrooms, corn, etc.)
  • Spices of all kinds
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Rice
  • Grocery store gift cards

Grades 5/6 – Everyday Essentials! 🧴

  • Fabric softener sheets
  • Deodorant and shower gel
  • Kleenex and Q-tips
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels and toilet paper
  • Freezer bags, sandwich bags and Ziploc bags
  • Garbage bags
  • Tinfoil and plastic wrap
  • Disinfectant wipes and all-purpose cleaner
  • Dishwasher soap
  • Grocery store gift cards

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. This initiative is also a wonderful opportunity for our students to demonstrate kindness, compassion, gratitude and community responsibility.

Thank you for helping us support those who have served our country!

With appreciation,

DRBS Student Leadership Crew & AIM

Looking Ahead – Important November Dates

As we move into November, we have several exciting learning opportunities, field trips and school events ahead.

November 2–6

  • Monday, November 2 – Veterans Food Bank collection boxes set up
  • Tuesday, November 3 – Veterans Food Bank donation drive begins

November 9–13

  • November 11–13 – Fall Break – No School

November 16–20

  • Monday, November 16 – Indigenous Veterans Day observance
  • November 16–20 – Métis Week
  • Tuesday, November 17 – School Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, November 17 – Grade 5 field trip to the Hangar Flight Museum (Ms. Aghabarati and Ms. Charles)
  • Thursday, November 19 – Grade 5 field trip to the Hangar Flight Museum (Ms. Nichols and Ms. Goss)
  • Thursday, November 19 – Grade 3 field trip to WinSport for Sledge Hockey (Ms. McLeod and Ms. Cuculea)

November 23–27

  • Wednesday, November 25 – Elder Shirley visits
  • Thursday, November 26 – Elder Shirley visits
  • Thursday, November 26 – Fun Lunch
  • Thursday, November 26 – Grade 3 field trip to WinSport for Sledge Hockey (Ms. Bakshi and Ms. Prazak)
  • Friday, November 27 – No School for Students – Professional Development Day
  • Friday, November 27 – Veterans Food Bank donation drive concludes

Thank You, DRBS Families!

As October comes to a close, we want to thank our families for their continued support, generosity and involvement in our school community. Whether you are helping prepare costumes, supporting classroom activities, volunteering or contributing to our upcoming donation drive, your involvement helps make DRBS a wonderful place for students to learn, grow and belong.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend!

Evelyne Lamontagne, Principal
Kim Howden, Assistant Principal
Dr. Roberta Bondar School

 

A Message from School Council

Winter Coat Donation Drive - Final Week

This year's Jacket Racket coat drive will be wrapping up next Friday Nov 6.  If you have any items to drop off, feel free to bring it to the donation box located at the school office.

Jacket Racket was created over 38 years ago by teachers who saw a need for winter coats at their schools.  And it continues today through your generosity and support. Thank you to all the families who were able to make a contribution this year!

If you have any questions, please contact drbsvolunteers@gmail.com

 

Call for Agenda Items
Our next School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday Nov 17,  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 Nov 8 so we can finalize and distribute the agenda to the school community.