Whisker's Weekly - November 29th, 2024
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Hello Rainbow Creek Families!
It looks like the cold weather will be coming to an end and the warm weather will return next week. With the large amount of snow, we anticipate that the grounds will be very slushy and sloppy. Please have your child(ren) keep these conditions in mind when dressing for school. Perhaps send a change of clothes in your child’s backpack.
We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the many parent volunteers who give so generously of their time to help our students and staff with hot lunch, freezie Friday, School Council, literacy initiatives, and field trips. Thank you for your continued support.
Candy Cane Fundraiser – December 2 – 6
Student Council is running their annual “Candy Cane Fundraiser”, from December 2nd to 6th. Candy canes will be cherry flavoured and cost $1.00 per cane. Students can pre-purchase candy canes online through School Cash Online OR in-person using exact change. Candy canes will be delivered to students on Thursday, December 19th. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the schools “Giving Tree”, helping families within our own school community this holiday season.
East Side Food Drive
December 9 – 13
Student Council is spreading warmth and kindness this winter season! Rainbow Creek Elementary, East Lake School, and Langdon School are teaming up for a friendly food bank drive from December 9th to 13th, called the East Side Food Drive. During the week, students are invited to bring in non-perishable food items to support our local food banks and help make a difference in our community. Food donations will be accepted during the school’s winter concert evening! Which school will collect the most and show the true spirit of giving? Please join us in this heartwarming challenge!
High School Students – Literacy Initiatives
We are fortunate to be able to partner with Chestermere High School to have their Leadership Students come to Rainbow Creek once a month and work with our students. The high school students go to one grade level at a time and work with small groups of students on skills that support reading. It has been amazing to see the excitement of both sets of students when they come! We are hoping to continue this partnership for the remainder of the year as a way to support literacy and connection.
WINTER CONCERT RESERVATIONS for – Grades 3, 4, and 4/5 Bridgewater
The Grade 3, 4 and 4/5 Bridgewater classes will be performing the musical "Holly Jolly Jalopy" on Thursday, December 12th. There will be both an afternoon and evening performance. The Choir Club will also be performing. The performance will be recorded and shared virtually on our school YouTube page on Monday, December 16th. Please fill in the form below if you plan to attend one of our in-person concerts.
*PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th, TO ALLOW TIME FOR US TO INFORM FAMILIES OF EXTRA SEATS IF AVAILABLE*
Afternoon Concert - Thursday December 12th @ 1:15PM
Evening Concert - Thursday December 12th @ 6:15PM
Doors will open 20 minutes prior to the show. No paper reservations or receipts will be issued for the concert. Please sign-in when you arrive.
Kindergarten Winter Concert:
The kindergarten students will be performing a winter concert during the school day on Tuesday, December 10th. NO RESERVATION FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR KINDERGARGEN.
AM Kindergarten – December 10th 10:30AM
PM Kindergarten - December 10th @ 2:15PM
Purdy’s Fundraiser
We would like to send out a huge thank you to those who helped support our Purdy’s fundraiser. Families and friends purchased over $9100 in chocolate treats. This amounts to $2399.12 in proceeds that will be used to support our wonderful school. We are extremely grateful for your support making this another successful fund raiser.
We are looking for about 10 volunteers to help us sort chocolates on Wednesday December 4 at 9:00am and hand out chocolates on Thursday December 5, 2:30-7:00. If you can help out, please email us at rcescouncil@gmail.com.
Reminder to those who purchased Purdy’s: Please pick up your chocolates on Thursday December 5 from 2:30-7:00pm at the outside gym doors.
Looking Ahead…. Last Day of Classes December 20 Winter Break
December 21 – January 5