Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
Dear Rockwood families,
Looks like the winter weather has approached! Please ensure your children come with the winter gear they need for outdoor recesses.
Equity Discussion Invitation: We hope this letter finds you well. We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to an upcoming event that promises to be both enlightening and impactful for our school community. Please see the attached invitation for a meeting scheduled on Nov 29th at 6pm. Celebrating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Rockwood.pdf My team and I are eagerly anticipating this evening, where we’ll delve into discussions aimed at enhancing inclusivity within our school environment.
Your presence and contribution are invaluable, and we encourage you to secure your spot by using the survey link below. This proactive engagement will enable us to better prepare and ensure a memorable evening for all.
Your support and participation in this initiative are immensely appreciated in advance. We invite you to join us along with other members of the Rockwood community to ensure that all voices are heard and valued.
Thank you for your dedication to our school community. We look forward to our upcoming event and the opportunity to collectively work towards a more inclusive and vibrant learning environment for our students.
Whether you will be able to attend the event or not, we would appreciate you using the following link to confirm your attendance and share your thoughts, feedback, questions, concerns, and suggestions before the event:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rockwoodEDIprogram
Ross High School will be coming to share their musical bands on Tuesday Nov 28th in the gym with students in the afternoon at 1:30 pm. This also allows our students the opportunity to see the musical band opportunities available.
Communication: Follow us on Twitter now called X to see the posts from the school @RockwoodPS. This is the method of communication we use to post photos and this our weekly email blasts for updates.
Schoolcashonline.com: There is currently an issue with schoolcashonline.com. It should be functioning soon. Items such as pizza, milk and pitas will be available to purchase for the term. A reminder that pizza slices, cookies and milk are available for purchase. Every last Thursday of the month cookies ($1.50) and popcorn ($2) are available for sale.
The Upper Grand Learning Foundation (UGLF) is as a non-profit, registered charitable organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students, families and their communities in which the Upper Grand District School Board serves. The Foundation sees potential in every student, and believes that student learning can be further supported through partnerships, relationships and opportunities with business, government, and the greater community.
You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by donating today and receive a tax receipt. You can also earmark funds to go back to Rockwood Centennial by writing that in the request.
Visit www.uppergrandlearningfoundation.com to learn more.
*The UGLF is a separate, not-for-profit organization and is not part of the Upper Grand District School Board.
Link to donate online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/30387
Have a great week!
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