Dear Families,
Welcome back! We hope that you enjoyed a restful and joyful winter break. As we begin the second half of the school year, we are excited to reconnect, continue learning together and support our students as they grow and thrive.
Students and staff were engaged in a whole school presentation from ‘Earth Rangers’ on Thursday. Earth Rangers is a charity that transforms children’s concerns about the environment into positive action. The presentation was interactive and fun!
Next Week:
- Monday, January 12 – Friday, January 16: Ms. Kim’s Grade 3 Open Minds at Seton YMCA
- Tuesday, January 13: Ms. Parker’s Grade 3 at Seton YMCA
- Wednesday, January 14:
- Edo Japan Fun Lunch
- School Council Meeting, 6:30PM (all parents welcome)
- Thursday, January 15: Grade 4 Field Trip to TELUS Spark
- Friday, January 16: Early Dismissal — AM students attend from 8:10AM–12:00PM
Looking Ahead:
- Monday, January 19 – Friday, January 23: Ms. Parker’s Grade 3 Open Minds at Seton YMCA
- Tuesday, January 20: Ms. Kim’s Grade 3 at Seton YMCA
- Friday, January 23: Early Dismissal — KPM students attend from 8:10AM–12:00PM
Richmond School Council Update
Staff Appreciation Cart
Now launching at Richmond School. Each month, our Parent Council will be restocking a staff cart with snacks and treats as a small gesture of gratitude for our hardworking staff. These thoughtful contributions go a long way in showing appreciation for the time, care, and dedication our teachers and support staff bring to Richmond School every day.
We are very grateful for any support families can provide. If you would like to contribute, please sign up using the link below.
Fun Lunches
The next Fun Lunch with Healthy Hunger is Wednesday, January 14 with Edo Japan. The order deadline is today, Friday, January 9. All parents with children in Grades 1-6 who wish to participate in the school's fun lunches must visit the Healthy Hunger webpage and follow the instructions provided. Please note you will choose RICHMOND SCHOOL from the drop-down. Even if you have registered/ordered in previous years, you will need to register again to select your child's new class in order to place an order. Once registered you will also receive an email notifying you every time a new fun lunch is posted.
Here are the upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, February 18: Mucho Burrito Fun Lunch
- Order deadline: Friday, February 13
- Wednesday, March 11: Mary Brown’s Fun Lunch
- Order deadline: Friday, March 6
The deadline to order is Friday prior to the Fun Lunch Day.
If you have any questions regarding fun lunches, please reach out to Denise Wanchulak at denisewanchulak@gmail.com
On behalf of the Parent Council,
Nadine Griffith & Melissa Frankiw (Co-chairs)
Richmond School has Heart!