Chester Ronning School
December 2025
Principal's Message
Hello CRS School Community!
December has arrived! The weather is becoming increasingly wintry, and the holiday season is around the corner!
Two weeks of learning remain before the holidays arrive, and students and staff are working hard to complete learning outcomes before the break, as well as beginning to incorporate holiday themes into classroom activities and learning experiences. As always, Art and Music classes are two areas where the festive season becomes especially visible at this time of the year. Christmas and winter art projects are beginning to decorate our hallways, and we're starting to hear traditional Christmas Carols and other popular holiday songs being sung and played with bells and boomwhackers! It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at CRS!
On that note, the fourth annual CRS Christmas Activity Night is upcoming on Wednesday, December 17th. We are trying out an earlier time for the event this year, but we anticipate that it will still be a great opportunity for families to come together as a school community and to engage in traditional Christmastime activities. Many families have already responded to the RSVP form to let us know they plan to be at the event, and there is still time to add your family to the list by filling out the short form at: https://forms.gle/WiSekvJ7T1ujWDZW8
It's very helpful for us to know how many people to expect at the Christmas activity night, and the RSVP helps us to plan for the correct number of snacks and crafts. However, even if you are not able to RSVP, please consider stopping by between 3:30 and 5:00 pm to enjoy a late afternoon of camaraderie and fun. Currently, the forecast is for excellent weather, so we are looking forward to an enjoyable event and hope to see you there!
Yours in Education,
Reid Lansing
School Bell Times For Next Year
8:00 am - Outdoor supervision of students begins
8:15 am - School Starts; Please do your best to have students here on time.
10:05 am - Morning recess
11:20 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch Break
1:45 pm - Afternoon Recess
3:00 pm - Dismissal
There will be no early dismissals this year.
Breakfast Club
We will offer a quick grab and go breakfast snack. The students will be given a few minutes to finish their breakfast before the school day starts. There will be no early entry to the school.
Grade 4/5 Piano Club
What is piano club? It is a time on Fridays during lunch recess for any Gr.4/5 student who enjoys piano. Students can share pieces and listen to others play, and anyone who wants to learn more about piano is welcome. Some of our pianists will be also sharing music with the school during our carolling time during the last week of school! Students can talk to Mme Lunty if they have any questions.
Mabels Label
How many items did your child lose this year? With this win-win solution, you can create custom labels for your child's items (boots, jackets, lunch kits, etc.) while supporting Chester Ronning's fundraising efforts that go toward supporting our students!
https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support
City of Camrose Transportation
The City of Camrose would like to provide an update on a couple upcoming changes to the Community Bus. Starting Tuesday, July 2nd the City will be launching a revised route AND will no longer be charging a fare.
Hope Mission Monthly Meal Supplement
Families can text or call for more information on our program
phone: (780) 314-8162