News & Announcements
Photo Retake Day TBD
Dear Parents/Guardians, A photo retake day has still not been communicated to us by the photography company despite the many attempts we've made to schedule one. As soon as we hear back from the company we will notify you. Thank you for your patience.Surveillance Cameras at RCPS
Dear Parents/Guardians, We want to remind you that we have surveillance cameras on the school premises. These cameras act as deterrents to those thinking about damaging our school property as well as evidence in case we need to investigate any issues. You will noticeSpook-a-thon needs your help!
Dear parents and guardians, In preparation for our October 31st Spook-a-thon/Dance-a-thon we are asking for donations and help with the following items in the list below. Please contact Principal Cutz at olivier.cutz@ugdsb.on.ca . Prize donations needed: -40 small draw table prizes ranging from ages Jk-8 (lower value from dollar store, Walmart, etc..) [balls,RCPS passed on the flush test
Dear parents and guardians, The Upper Grand District School Board has been testing for lead in school drinking water since 2007. New provincial testing requirements came into effect July 2017, which increase the amount of sampling that is required. The Ontario drinking water quality standard for lead is 10 micrograms perGrade 8 Trip Update
Dear Grade 7 & 8 Parents/Guardians, As you are aware we conducted a survey asking students and parents about their thoughts on making changes to the traditional grade 8 trip to Ottawa. Students were surveyed a second time at school using a paper version of the onlineAgendas Grade 1-5 are here!
Dear Parents/Guardians, A partial order arrived for our agendas. Grades 1-5 students received their agendas today. As soon as more agendas arrive then we will be able to hand them out to our Grade 6s. Thank you for your patience!Spook-a-thon Oct 31st!
Rockwood Centennial Public School
Is excited to announce our
SPOOK-A-THON!!
Please encourage your child to participate in our FUNdraiser on October 31st, 2019
Our goal is to raise $5,000 this year to go towards the purchase of technology,
McMillans Fundraiser Due Oct 15
A reminder that our McMillans fundraiser continues this week! Delicious cookie and muffin batters, frozen appetizers and soups with profits coming back to our school! Forms are due back Tuesday, October 15th and orders will be delivered on October 30th. Don’t forget to ask your family and friends! For anyRCPS Fall Food Drive
We will be collecting perishable food donations to support EWAG as apart of our Fall Food Drive from Oct 7 to Oct 11. Thank you for your support!Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates from the school board regarding provincial job action.
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John F Ross Grade 8 Parent-Student Open House (Nov 27)
Grade 8 Parent-Student OPEN House at J F Ross Secondary School - For parents and students to attend!
Wednesday November 27, 2019.
6:00 to 7:30 - Open House:
Parents and students can tour the school and visit departments to learn about programming. There will be aRead more about John F Ross Grade 8 Parent-Student Open House (Nov 27) »
October 2019 Principal’s Message
October 2019 Principal's Message It was wonderful to see so many of our parents out for our Open House. It was good to say hello to familiar faces and to meet new parents. Although I tried to talk to as many people as possible, I know thatOCTOBER 2019 HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
OCTOBER 2019 HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE Grade 7 & 8 Points and Helpers: We are continuing with the School Letter program at RCPS! When students graduate with a “School Letter” they are given a crest and mention of this achievement as a kudos to theirIntermediate Cross Country
Our Grade 7 and 8 students who have chosen to become members of our school Cross Country Team will participate in the area meet on October 3rd. Rockwood boys will run at 12:45 p.m. and Rockwood girls will run at 1:10 p.m. If youGas leak at Open House
Dear parents and guardians, During tonight's Open House a gas leak occurred on a property away and across from the school. The fire department was called and they assessed that the school was safe. Mary Street was blocked off for approximately 45 minutes until the leak was capped. To help withEQAO Scores for 2018-2019
Congratulations to our students and school team on some excellent achievement and improvement on our EQAO scores! The full report can be accessed here EQAO Report Sept 25 2019
Grade 8 Trip 2019-2020 Survey (survey closes Sept 26)
Dear Parents and Students, Every year our teachers consider volunteering to organize and supervise a special Grade 8 trip. There are many factors that help us to assess whether a trip is feasible from year to year. At RCPS, extended day/overnight grade 8 trips have occurred consecutively for at least theRead more about Grade 8 Trip 2019-2020 Survey (survey closes Sept 26) »
Terry Fox Walk/Run Sept 26
We are collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation. Please support cancer research by sending a donation in with your child, for our Terry Fox Run/Walk, on Thursday, September 26, 2019. This year our school has a goal of raising $2,000.00 or $5 a student. DonationsAgendas Update
Dear Parents/Guardians, The Agenda company has sent us an explanation for they delay. The best solution moving forward is that we continue to wait 15-30 days for agendas while the company fills back orders of approximately 400 schools in Canada. We appreciate your cooperation as we wait for our 2019-2020 SchoolReminder! Terry Fox & Open House on Sept 26th
Dear Parents and Guardians, Please save the date for Sept 26th. Our whole school will participate in the Terry Fox Run in the Conservation so please bring in a twoonie for Terry. Our Open House will take place from 5:30 -7 pm. Come and check out the school and meet yourRead more about Reminder! Terry Fox & Open House on Sept 26th »
