Roncalli Elementary School

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A reminder that appropriate athletic footwear is required for all students participating in gym class. For safety reasons, during physical activity, students must wear gym shoes/sneakers. Any footwear that poses a safety risk, including but not limited to crocs, flip-flops, and boots, is not permitted during gym class.

As the temperatures begin to drop and colder weather approaches, we would like to remind families of the importance of ensuring that students come to school each day with appropriate clothing for outdoor play and activities. Fresh air and outdoor play are important parts of our students' school day, and we want to ensure that everyone can enjoy their time outside while staying warm, comfortable, and safe. We kindly ask that families ensure their children have suitable clothing for the changing weather conditions, including warm coats, sweaters, hats, mittens or gloves, and appropriate footwear. As temperatures continue to drop and winter weather arrives, snow pants and winter boots will also be essential. We encourage families to check the daily weather forecast and help their children dress accordingly. We also recommend labelling your child's clothing and personal belongings to help prevent items from becoming lost or misplaced. Please keep in mind that students will participate in outdoor activities whenever weather conditions permit, so being properly dressed is especially important. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping our Rockets warm, happy, and ready for outdoor fun!

As the colder weather approaches, we are once again reaching out to our school community for donations. We kindly invite families to consider donating any gently used, clean winter clothing items that their children have outgrown or no longer need. Items such as winter coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, sweaters, and winter boots would be greatly appreciated. Through the generosity of our families, we hope to ensure that every student at Roncalli has access to appropriate winter clothing, allowing them to stay warm, comfortable, and fully enjoy outdoor play and activities throughout the colder months. If you have winter clothing items, in good condition, that you would like to donate, please feel free to drop them off at the school office at your convenience. Every donation, big or small, can make a meaningful difference!

Term One Report Cards will go home via students on Friday, December 4th. Parent - Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, December 10th from 1:00 - 6:00 PM. We will use the online program, OPTIS, again this year for booking appointments to meet your child’s teacher(s). Here is the link to the OPTIS website and all the instructions you will need to set up an account and book an appointment. OPTIS will open for bookings on Tuesday, December 1st at 10:00 AM and will close on Wednesday, December 9th at 1:00 PM. Interview slots will be a 10 minute session. If you feel you need more time to meet with your child’s teacher, please reach out to the teacher and schedule an alternate time. Note that all students will be dismissed at 11:25 AM on Thursday, December 10th to accommodate the conferences.

World Diabetes Day is being recognized on Saturday, November 14th. As we have both students and staff in our school community living with diabetes, we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness and show our support. We invite all students and staff to wear blue on Friday, November 13th, in recognition of World Diabetes Day. Let's come together as a school community to show our support, promote awareness, and remind those living with diabetes that they are not alone.

A friendly reminder that Lifetouch School Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Monday, November 9th. Students who were absent on the original Picture Day or who would like to have their school photo retaken will have the opportunity to do so on this day.

Nov 9 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day

Nov 10 - Remembrance Day Assembly @ 1:00 PM

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day Holiday; No School for Students

Nov 13 - Wear Blue to Support Diabetes

Nov 20 - PL Day for Roncalli Staff; No school for students

Dec 1 - OPTIS opens @ 10:00 AM for booking parent/teacher conferences

Dec 4 - Term 1 Report Cards go home via students

Dec 8 - Grade 6 Vaccinations (Day 1)

Dec 9 - OPTIS closes @ 1:00 PM; Parent/Teacher conference booking has closed

Dec 8, 10, 11 - Scholastic Bookfair @ Roncalli

Dec 9 - PL Day for Roncalli Staff; No school for students

Dec 10 - Term 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 6:00 PM; Students dismissed at 11:25 AM

Dec 10 - Holiday Market and Fair from 12:00 - 5:30 PM School Gym

Dec 22 - Last day of classes before Christmas Holidays

Jan 4 - Return to School from Christmas Holidays; Day 4 on schedule

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