We are very excited to begin our place-based learning residency with Jenn from Yellow Steps this week! Classes will meet Jenn on Thursday as we prepare for our outdoor learning December 1-9.
Teachers will be reaching out directly if they require volunteers as we will be out and about in the community, taking our learning outdoors! Families can help prepare by making sure students are dressed for the weather, as we will be working outdoors. Magic gloves, those stretchy little ones that we all seem to have lying around, will be great for this work as they allow fingers to stay warm and moveable for printing and drawing activities.
We also have parent-teacher conferences this week. Please make sure you book an appointment during this time we have set aside to meet with your child’s teacher. Instructions were sent via email and paper. If you are having difficulty booking, please contact the office.
It appears our theme this week is volunteering! There are many requests for your time in the next few weeks. We appreciate your support!
The Week Ahead:
Monday November 24 | |
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Tuesday November 25 | |
Wednesday November 26 | |
Thursday November 27 | Hot Lunch – Little Caesar’s pizza Yellow Steps Residency – intro for students Parent-teacher Conferences (Evening, 3:15-7:15) |
Friday November 28 | Parent-teacher Conferences 8:00-12:00 No School Today |
Updates and Information:
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
Mrs. Simon has arranged for a book fair the week of December 8-12. There will be opportunity for families to browse and shop during the Winter Craft Night as well. Student details to follow. If you can help with sales, please sign up here.
From School Council:
Casino Fundraiser
URGENT!!! 15 Volunteers Needed
Casinos are the largest fundraiser a school can participate in. Each shift is equivalent to a $2000+ donation; your time is one of the largest financial donations you can make towards helping the Riverbend school. Participating schools are eligible every 18 to 24 months to host a casino, failure to fill these slots will result in the school losing this fundraiser. We have already reached out to the community for volunteer assistance, we need more parents to lend their time to this great money-making opportunity.
Please consider signing up for a shift.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4DABA929A1FC1-58955983-2025
Location: Deerfoot Inn & Casino (1000-1500 35 St SE)
Dates: December 5th & 6th
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Parent volunteers are required for cookie dough pick-up day on December 3rd. See sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAAA92DA7F5C52-60643018-cookie
Duties include picking, verifying and handing out orders.
Winter Craft Night
Save the date for the second annual Craft Night on Thursday, December 11th from 5:30-7:00. This is a great opportunity to connect with our school community and have some fun making winter crafts!
Hot Lunch & Popcorn Snack
The missed Popcorn Recess and Pasta Hot lunch from October have been rescheduled as follows:
Pasta Hot Lunch - Jan 15, 2026
Popcorn Recess - Mar 4, 2026
Both orders have been reopened in the riverbend.hotlunches.net site.
All existing orders have remained unchanged, but new orders are also able to be added if you didn't order before.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
We have new email addresses and can be contacted using either of these:
Fun Lunch (Jaimie) - funlunch@riverbendraccoons.ca
Popcorn Recess (Alix) - alix@riverbendraccoons.ca