2026/2027 School Organization
This is our DRAFT staffing plan for next school year. It has been presented to current staff. It could change at any time or even over the summer.
Div 1 Pinder K
Div 2 Schmidt K/1
Div 3 Muir 1
Div 4 Giles 2
Div 5 Baetz 2/3
Div 6 Odynski 3
Div 7 King 4
Div 8 Kullman 4/5
Div 9 Strattner 5/6
Div 10 Carlson 6
Div 11 Reis 6/7
Div 12 Shahi 7
Div 13 RISE 4-7
Teacher/Librarian Rounis
Fine Arts Barill
School Track Meet
Our meet is May 6th. We would love to see you there cheering on our Rams. The PAC is running a concession for the kids and may still be looking for volunteers. Please remember sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle and appropriate athletic wear. GO RAMS!!
Save the Date – Showcase of Learning
May 21st, from 2:30-3:00 and 6:45-7:45, most divisions will have work and projects on display in the classrooms for parents to see. These are student-led presentations so parents can see what their children have been learning these past few months. Please join us if you can.
Thank you Ms. Prlic and Welcome Ms. Kullman
Ms. Prlic, our amazing VP, is moving on to Dover Bay where she will help support our priority population and help the grade 7-8 transition run smoothly. We are sure going to miss her here at Rutherford. Thank you for everything you have done for us. 😟
The new Vice-Principal at Rutherford School will be Ms. Melissa Kullman. Ms. Kullman is a long-time employee of NLPS and a very well-respected teacher, teacher/librarian and school administrator. Rutherford is lucky to have her as a member of the team. Ms. Kullman will be on site often over the next few weeks. I hope you all get a chance to meet her.
VIU Student Teachers
Congratulations to our student teachers, Danielle, Kyla, Amanda, and Vanessa. It is so great to watch you work with our kids. You’re all doing a great job! Best of luck as you move on to the next phase of your career.
PAC Update
Next PAC Meeting is Thursday May 7th at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room. The agenda will include some upcoming events and an opportunity to hear more/ask questions about the PAC Executive roles. Elections for these positions will take place at the June PAC meeting (date TBA).
The PAC is in need of a new Hot Lunch Coordinator for next year. Much gratitude to Kim Quist for spearheading this for us this year. We can't run a program without a coordinator, so if you are curious or interested, we hope you will join us at the next meeting to learn more/let us know.
Please start saving your refundables now
Our next grade 7 bottle drop-off is May 21st, right after the long weekend. If you could, please start setting aside your refundable containers to help support our year-end plans. Thank you!
Welcome to Kindergarten
Thursday, May 13th in our gym, we will welcome all our newest little learners. We can’t wait to greet them in September! I’m sure this is an awesome group of kids and parents! Each child will receive a gift bag, and some learning prep tools for the summer.
Thank you PAC!
Kim's cardio is a huge hit! The kids love it. Thank you so much PAC for giving our kids this opportunity. Check out the pictures below.👇
Freezie Friday is back
Friday afternoons at 2:25, the grade 7 class sells Freezies on the rear basketball court. Bring your twonie and get a yummy treat.
Please watch the calendar!
There is so much happening over the next few weeks. Please watch the calendar and make sure to check backpacks for all permission slips and notices.
Next Week
Monday: Kim's Cardio, Garden Lessons, Div. 4/5 to hatchery
Tuesday: Garden Lessons, Div. 9 to the Abyss
Wednesday: School Track Meet-Rotary Bowl
Thursday: PAC Meeting 6:30
Friday: Freezie Friday 2:25-2:45pm
