Whiskers Weekly September 12
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Greetings RCE Families!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the families in our learning community who joined us for Meet the Teacher night. We are grateful to our families for taking the time to connect with our staff and learn more about the exciting learning taking place in our classrooms. Our students demonstrated care and kindness as they toured their parents/guardians/special guests around the school.
A special thank you to our dedicated teachers for sharing the engaging learning taking place at RCE each day, and to our School Council parents for providing candy and information about the upcoming School Council meeting on September 23. We hope all our parents were able to explore the many ways they can get involved as volunteers. Your support helps make our school a strong and welcoming community for all.
Finally, thank you to our Area Director, Ms. Sandy McDuffe for attending our Meet the Teacher night.
Important Dates:
Sept. 17th – Picture Day
Sept. 25th – Terry Fox Run 1:30-2:30pm
Sept. 26th – Freezie Friday
Sept. 26th – Orange Shirt Day
Sept. 29th – PL Day-No School for Students
Sept. 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation –No School for Students
Terry Fox: The Terry Fox run will take place on Thursday, September 25th at 1:30-2:30 pm.
This year is super special—it’s the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s amazing Marathon of Hope.
We would love to have some volunteers to help make our Terry Fox Run a big success. If you are able to help out, please contact Mrs. Speers at tspeers@rockyview.ab.ca.
Please note that we do not have the space for parents to come and walk with their children.
Please ensure that all Terry Fox Donations are completed online.
The website link is https://schools.terryfox.ca/RainbowCreekElementary.
A reminder, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the run and their water bottle is clearly labeled.
Lastly, your child must have the walking field trip form completed in School Engage in order to walk off the school grounds. Students that do not have this on file, will walk the bus loop.
First School Council Meeting !
Save the date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm is the first School Council Meeting of the year! Everyone in our school is welcome to attend, and we even have free babysitting so you can bring your kids as well! Come in person or join online on Zoom!
What are School Council meetings all about?
We meet once a month to support learning around the school. Join us to stay in the know about school events and initiatives, and to help make important decisions like which areas should be a priority in spending money from fundraisers. From technology in the classrooms to field trips and swimming lessons, we work with the school to support all grades!
Do you follow our socials? Find us on Instagram at Parentsofrcestudents or on Facebook at School Council for Parents of RCE Students.
Volunteering Opportunities this Year
Please let School Council know if you would like to volunteer for any of the following positions this year, by sending an email to rcescouncil@gmail.com
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Role
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Frequency | Description |
| Hot Lunch |
Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm
Come twice a year, or come every week, it’s up to you!
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Sort hot lunch food and bring it to the classrooms. |
| Freezies |
Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am
Come twice a year, or come every week, it’s up to you!
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Assist students in selling freezies and with rolling the money afterward. |
| Recycling |
Weekly/Bi-weekly
Throughout the year
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Volunteers with a truck to help bring in the recycling to the depot. |
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Apples/Purdy’s
Flowers
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Only a few times throughout the year.
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Sorting and handing out fundraising. |
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School Sign
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Once a Month
A few times through the year.
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Updating the school sign outside.
* Can be done from home.
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