RCI Ramblings
It’s hard to believe that the month of September is nearly over. As always, the first month of every school year speeds by, and October is upon us already.
Progress reports will be mailed home shortly. These are mainly for students who are experiencing some difficulty with their courses. However, teachers may also send reports home outlining course progress, upcoming activities, and anecdotal comments and observations. As always, if parents are seeking information about their child(ren)’s progress, please contact the teacher(s) at school directly.
October is a busy month; our magazine sales campaign kicks off on October 3rd. You can expect students from the school coming around with subscription offers once again. Our Junior High soccer teams play in the divisional tournament in Rivers on October 4th. The Varsity Volleyball teams begin league play on October 2nd and continue throughout the month. A reminder that October 13th is Thanksgiving, and so there is no school that day. Finally, School Bus Safety Week runs from October 20th to 24th.
A big “THANKS!” goes out to Jim Boles and the Rivers Lion’s Club who once again supported our annual Open House by preparing burgers and hot dogs for parents and families who came by the school to meet the teachers on Sept. 23rd. We had a better turn out this year (despite, or because of the weather), and look forward to meeting all of our parents throughout the school year. We here at RCI are very fortunate for the support we receive from the Lion’s Club in our various school activities.
Our school’s “Pay it Forward” weblog is now up and running. You can check it out at http://payitforwardatrci.blogspot.com/ . Please feel free to access the “Comments” tab after each entry – we’d love to hear from you!
James Sheppard
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
RCI Ramblings
We at RCI would like to invite all parents and students to our annual Open House on September 23rd. It starts at 5 p.m., and goes until 7 p.m. Even if you can only pop in for a short visit that night, please do so! It is a great chance to meet the teachers at RCI. As well, we will be offering free burgers and drinks… if you are “food motivated”, here is your chance to grab some free grub.
Parents should also be aware that RCI will shortly be conducting school safety drills. Both fire drills and lockdown drills will occur in the coming days and weeks, all to ensure that we have plans in place to account for potential issues that may arise at the school.
Finally, be sure to send your kids to school with a big smile on September 26th, as Lifetouch will be at RCI for the annual school photos. Purchasing package information will be forthcoming, so families can decide which photo package is best for them.
For those parents interested in getting involved in the RCI Parent Advisory Council, meetings are held quarterly at the school. More information on meetings can be found online at this address:
http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/schools/rivers_collegiate/pages/parent_info.html
As well, you can follow the links to the site via the RRSD webpage (click on RCI, under “schools”).
James Sheppard
We at RCI would like to invite all parents and students to our annual Open House on September 23rd. It starts at 5 p.m., and goes until 7 p.m. Even if you can only pop in for a short visit that night, please do so! It is a great chance to meet the teachers at RCI. As well, we will be offering free burgers and drinks… if you are “food motivated”, here is your chance to grab some free grub.
Parents should also be aware that RCI will shortly be conducting school safety drills. Both fire drills and lockdown drills will occur in the coming days and weeks, all to ensure that we have plans in place to account for potential issues that may arise at the school.
Finally, be sure to send your kids to school with a big smile on September 26th, as Lifetouch will be at RCI for the annual school photos. Purchasing package information will be forthcoming, so families can decide which photo package is best for them.
For those parents interested in getting involved in the RCI Parent Advisory Council, meetings are held quarterly at the school. More information on meetings can be found online at this address:
http://www.rrsd.mb.ca/schools/rivers_collegiate/pages/parent_info.html
As well, you can follow the links to the site via the RRSD webpage (click on RCI, under “schools”).
James Sheppard
A swtich
From here on in, this Blog will mainly feature my RCI Ramblings submissions that normally appear in the Rivers Banner. Here's the first for 2008:
RCI Ramblings: Sept 8, 2008
Welcome back to school! The 2008-09 school year at Rivers Collegiate got underway on Wednesday the 3rd. As usual, we are already busy with activities, sports, and of course, education!
The Rams Invitational Volleyball tournament was held on the 5th and 6th of September, at the Rivers Rink. Hopefully some of you were able to come down and support our Boys’ and Girls’ teams in early season play. A big “thanks” goes out to our corporate tournament sponsors, and the staff, parent, and student volunteers. An event such as this would not be possible without your support.
A reminder that student information forms, student fees (for all students), and student caution fees (for new students) need to be turned in as soon as possible. All of this information can be turned into the office. Receipts will be issued, so be sure your child returns them to you.
Upcoming events for Sept:
Sept. 12: Teacher Inservice – No School
Sept. 15: Zone Golf Tournament
Sept. 16: PAC Meeting (7 pm in the library)
Sept. 17: Vision and Hearing Screening
Sept. 23: Back to School Barbeque/Parent Night (FOOD PROVIDED!) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sept. 26: School Photo Day
Progress Reports will be sent home in early October!
RCI Ramblings: Sept 8, 2008
Welcome back to school! The 2008-09 school year at Rivers Collegiate got underway on Wednesday the 3rd. As usual, we are already busy with activities, sports, and of course, education!
The Rams Invitational Volleyball tournament was held on the 5th and 6th of September, at the Rivers Rink. Hopefully some of you were able to come down and support our Boys’ and Girls’ teams in early season play. A big “thanks” goes out to our corporate tournament sponsors, and the staff, parent, and student volunteers. An event such as this would not be possible without your support.
A reminder that student information forms, student fees (for all students), and student caution fees (for new students) need to be turned in as soon as possible. All of this information can be turned into the office. Receipts will be issued, so be sure your child returns them to you.
Upcoming events for Sept:
Sept. 12: Teacher Inservice – No School
Sept. 15: Zone Golf Tournament
Sept. 16: PAC Meeting (7 pm in the library)
Sept. 17: Vision and Hearing Screening
Sept. 23: Back to School Barbeque/Parent Night (FOOD PROVIDED!) 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sept. 26: School Photo Day
Progress Reports will be sent home in early October!
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