Here we are at the final week of school! Thank you to all of the families who supported our annual Raccoona sports day by volunteering last Friday. It was a cooler day, but luckily for us the rain held off and we were able to have some outdoor fun!
As we finish off our year, on behalf of all staff, I would like to thank all of our volunteers who stepped up in so many ways throughout the year to support our students. From field trips to special events, classroom helpers, garden clean up, serving pancakes, dancing at an assembly, organizing fundraisers, attending meetings, holding a Council position and more, we could not provide the enhancements we do without your support.
Each year, staff meet with administration to plan for the year ahead. There are many factors that come into play when organizing a school for the new year, including contractual obligations, seniority, prior experience, and teacher preference. For the 2025-26 school year, you will see familiar faces, although some may be in new locations or grades. We will continue to focus on literacy skills, with many teaching teams working closely together to regroup for learning. The staffing process and student registration remains ongoing and fluid at this time; teacher assignments will be shared at the end of August. For Back-to-School information, click here.
This will be the last Sunday weekly message for this school year. Messages will resume August 31st.
The first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, September 2. Have a wonderful summer, everyone!
The Week Ahead:
Monday June 23 |
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Tuesday June 24 |
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Wednesday June 25 | Grade 6 Farewell – 1:00 for grade six students and their families Kindergarten - Last day of school |
Thursday June 26 | Talent show 8:30-10:00 (parents of performers may watch) Grade 1-6 - Last day of School *Note that this is a half-day, same schedule as a Friday 8:00-12:20 Pizza lunch |
Friday June 27 | Appeals Day 8:00-12:00 |
Updates and Information:
Truth and Reconciliation Commitment
We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action. On June 21, we renewed our commitment, which can be found here.
Riverbend School Sign
You may have noticed the letters and maple leaves disappearing from the fence on the north side. These were done in 2017 and are looking a bit tired. We are hoping to give them a fresh new look next year!
Trees & Gardens
Our CBE grounds department has been busy the past week removing some dead trees, pruning others and filling the northwest corner low spot near the school with grass seed and soil. If you are around during the summer and have some extra water in your water bottle, please consider giving our trees a drink! The arborist mentioned the ongoing dry conditions (this weekend excluded!!) have been hard on our trees. Thank you!
From School Council:
Support Our School – Fundraiser Extended Until TONIGHT!
The Beyond Measure Board fundraiser deadline is extended to this Sunday. There’s still time to grab a fun and practical gift for your kids (or yourself)!
From adorable memory boards (perfect for the end of the school year and first-day photos in the fall!) to colouring mats, whiteboards, chalk crayons, markers, and more... there’s something for every family member!
🛍 30% of all sales go directly to Riverbend School Council, helping us support school programs and events.
🎉 Many items are on sale too!
Check out the full collection here: https://beyondmeasureboards.givingfuel.com/riverbend-school
Thank you for supporting Riverbend!
Parent Engagement Evening
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Connie Jakab’s presentation about her Bravely Connected Model. It felt validating to hear some common parenting challenges in the room and encouraging to leave with some good tips, reminders, and connections. Connie has graciously shared a recording of her presentation and links to her other resources, so feel free to watch at your leisure.
YouTube Recording: https://youtu.be/AKnur9c1Ucw
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/63bvZjqMeek3D8P9dI2M0Z?si=56209a0fb7124169
Casino Dates
Is it too early to mention December? We know it's a busy month, so please save the date for our next casino fundraiser on December 5 and 6. It's a Friday / Saturday this time!