Good afternoon! This is Ms. McGrath contacting you with the weekly messages for RVMS. If you would like to receive a talk-mail version of this message please contact me at the school.
I would once again, like to remind families to register with the new Cashless Schools program. Moving forward all payments for trips and activities will be done using this program. Go to the school website at rvms.nbed.nb.ca and click on the “Make A Payment” tab to set up your account.
Also on our website is information about our “Safe Arrivals” program which lets you call or e-mail absences for your child directly to the program so that you will not receive reminder calls if your child is absent from school.
Picture retakes are due back at the school this Thursday, October 18th. Please return any orders along with the proof sheet.
We have a fall dance scheduled for this Thursday, October 19th. The dance runs from 6-8 pm and there is a $5 entrance fee. Students must dress appropriately for school by following the school dress code and they must bring a pair of indoor shoes with them to the dance. There is no access to the locker area during school dances so we have been reminding them daily to bring their shoes. Chef Frank will have a canteen available.
Also, I want to remind all families that students who are not at school are not eligible to participate in after school activities including sports and dances. Partial day absences are allowed for medical appointments only and a note from the Dr. will be requested.
Information will be available soon regarding the Gr. 8 Quebec Trip. We have a parent information sessions scheduled for next Wednesday, October 24th at 6:00 in our Theatre. Information packets will be sent home with students, sent by e-mail and posted on the school website.
Our Ski Club is checking the weather for snow! This activity is for students interested in participating in Ski or SnowBoard lessons at Poley Mountain. This runs for 6 weeks in January and February. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information!
Looking forward we have a crazy hat day scheduled for Halloween, October 31st. For a donation of one dollar, students may wear any hat for the entire school day…can’t wait to see some of the crazy creations! All funds raised will be sent to the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Finally, I wanted to speak with you about cellphones. Many students are struggling with accessing and sending and receiving very inappropriate texts and pictures. If you are providing your child with a cellphone please considering monitoring usage and speak to them about inappropriate texts and messages. I have attached an information packet called “Sex + Text = Trouble” which may provide you with some talking points to begin a discussion with your child.
Some upcoming important dates:
Oct 18 Fall Dance 6-8 pm
Oct 24 Gr. 8 Quebec Trip Info Session 6:00 pm
Oct 26 Gr. 8 Trip to Timbre Top
Oct 29 ASAP # 2 begins
Oct 31 Crazy Hat Day ($1 to the Red Cross)
Nov 8 School Remembrance Day Assemblies
Nov 9 No School for Students (PD for Staff)
Nov 12 No School (Remembrance Day)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school.
Thank you and good evening!