Roncalli Elementary School

Newfoundland and Labrador Chess Association

The Newfoundland and Labrador School Chess Association has an upcoming chess tournament for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. If your child enjoys playing chess or is interested in participating, this may be a wonderful opportunity to develop their skills, challenge themselves, and connect with other young chess enthusiasts from across the province. Please see the details attached here for more information about the tournament and how to participate!

STEM Projects – Donations Needed

Our Rockets are getting creative with some exciting STEM projects, and we are looking for a few recyclable materials to help bring their ideas to life!

We are kindly asking families to save and send in any of the following items:

Empty paper towel rolls
Empty toilet paper rolls
Egg Cartons

These everyday items can be transformed into wonderful creations as our students explore, design, build, and problem-solve! If you have any clean, empty items at home, we would greatly appreciate your donations.

Fun Times in Gym Class

Our Rockets have been having a blast in gym class! From teamwork and exciting games to movement, laughter, and lots of fun, our students are staying active, building friendships, and learning new skills along the way. So many smiles and wonderful moments!

School Counsellor's Website

Please see below our School Counsellor's Website, which offers a wonderful collection of resources to support the social, emotional, and mental well-being of our students and families. We encourage you to take some time to explore the website, as it contains a wealth of valuable information, helpful strategies, and resources that may benefit you and your child. Just click on the picture below to view the website.

Roncalli Holiday Market and Fair

Our Holiday Market & Fair is a wonderful event that is open to one and all. It's the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, browse some lovely items, pick up those special gifts for family and friends, or even treat yourself to something special. Be sure to stop by our school gym on December 10th, when you're visiting for your Parent-Teacher Conference. We look forward to welcoming our Roncalli families, friends, and community members for some festive fun and holiday shopping. Everyone is welcome! Please feel free to spread the word and share with family and friends. The more, the merrier!

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful Mexican tradition celebrated primarily on November 1st and 2nd each year. It is a special time when families and communities come together to remember, honour, and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away.

During this meaningful celebration, families create colourful displays called ofrendas (altars), decorated with photographs, candles, marigold flowers, and favourite foods of those being remembered. Music, art, storytelling, and family gatherings are also important parts of this tradition.

Although its name may sound sad, Día de los Muertos is a celebration filled with love, joy, remembrance, and connection. It reminds us that the memories of those we love continue to live on in our hearts.

At our school, learning about cultural traditions such as Día de los Muertos provides students with opportunities to appreciate diversity, develop respect for different cultures, and celebrate the many traditions that make our world so special.

Halloween Fun

Thanks to our amazing staff and parent/guardian volunteers, our Rockets had a fantastic day of Halloween fun with their classmates on Friday! Our staff truly go above and beyond to ensure our students have the very best school-life experiences, creating special memories and opportunities that make school such a wonderful, happy place to be!

On Friday, we had over 85 parent/guardian volunteers helping out in so many different ways. What an incredible show of support from our school community! From cooking breakfast, dressing up handing out treats, donating treats, donating costumes, fitting students out for costumes, reading to classes, helping with BINGO, it was truly a team effort! We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated staff and supportive families who are always willing to give their time and energy to make these experiences possible for our students. They say it takes a team, and Friday was a perfect example of just how true that is! A sincere THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this Halloween celebration so special for our Rockets! We couldn't do it without you!