News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
October newsletter
Happy Friday! It looks like a lovely weekend ahead. Please see the attached October newsletter highlighting important events and learning happening at RCPS. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gk5_7whTQNPuuhlYFDQ76H5lDjbVuoQSQ52ITu4Vrsk/edit?usp=sharing Please also see our updated Bullying Prevention plan on our website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/rockwood/our-school/bullying-prevention-plan/ We have a few items available on schoolcashonline.com starting on Monday Oct 3rd including spirit wear, Storm tickets and ...Sept 27 Update
Good morning, It has been a few rainy days and we will be having our first fire drill practice this week. Thank you for your donations to Terry Fox. So far we've raised $929 and it closes on Oct. 7th. Thanks for supporting cancer research through your donations. A reminder that our school Open ...Update Sept 23rd
We had a wonderful Terry Fox run/walk through the conservation area this morning! Check out our pictures on twitter @RockwoodPS. Thanks to Ms. Noel for organizing the walk and to French Immersion students for sharing their learning about Terry Fox and their heroes. The cross country team led the run ...Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today! The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12. Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students. The census is a confidential, voluntary survey ...Read more about Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today! »
Sept 19 update
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. This afternoon, we will be observing a moment of silence to reflect on and honour the Queen's passing. We have our first school council meeting tomorrow, Tues. Sept 20th at 6pm in the library. If you are interested in running for a council position, please ...Wellness Works: Welcome Back!
The Upper Grand District School Board is continuing with the Wellness Works monthly themes across all grades in the 2022-2023 school year. For September we are once again bringing our collective focus to the theme of: WELCOME, CONNECTION and BELONGING.
Sept 13th Updates
School Spirit Day this Friday Sept 16th: We have had a wonderful start up and want to celebrate back to school with a fun spirit day this Friday! Please wear navy and gold or your Rockwood Centennial spirit wear. Reorganization: I am pleased to share that we will not be reorganizing ...Happy Friday! Forms coming home
Good morning Rockwood Centennial families, We have had a great first week including a back to school assembly to review routines and kick off the new school year! It has been a pleasure to meet families and students this week as the new Principal! Message from the office: You will be receiving a ...September Back to School Newsletter
Dear Rockwood Centennial families, I hope you are having a fantastic summer and ready for the return to school! We look forward to welcoming back all of our students and families and meeting our new students and families! Please see the attached September Newsletter which provides important information about school routines and ...Rockwood Centennial Code of Conduct
Please see our Code of Conduct RCPS School Code Of Conduct 2022 2023New School and Child Care Screening Tool is available online
The Ministry of Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health have provided a new “School and Child Care” screening tool. It is recommended that students/children and visitors continue to self-screen for illness every day before attending school or child care using this updated Screening Tool.
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Back to School! Information for students and families
It’s back to school season! We are excited to welcome and welcome back all students and families to the Upper Grand. To help make the transition back to school smoother for our students and families, we are sharing a website with information about back to school.
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Lunch Supervisors/Crossing Guards needed
Hello Rockwood community! We are looking for lunch supervisors to support supervising students at nutrition breaks and recess. See the posting below for more details: Lunch Supervisors Needed: If you love working with wonderful, active children, Rockwood CPS wants you as a Lunch Supervisor. We are currently hiring for this position which ...Register your child for school on August 30
On August 30, 2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM, registration will open online for parents and guardians to register their child to their home elementary school.
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Run to be a school board trustee!
As the next municipal elections approach on October 24, 2022, the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking nominations for school board trustees for the 2022-2023 school year. School Board Trustees have a big impact on shaping the education system for Upper Grand students. The UGDSB is looking for individuals who can ‘re-engage, re-fresh, and re-imagine’ the best education system for the students in our community.
PRINCIPAL’S JUNE MESSAGE 2022
Dear RCPS families, I trust you all received your child’s report card electronically via the portal on June 23rd here: https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/rockw/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P . If you require support please access the UGDSB Parent Support website here: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/report-cards-parent-portal . ...RCPS Term 2 Report Cards uploaded (June 23rd) & Paper copy going home June 24th
Dear Families, As you know, the Term 2 Report Cards will be available online on June 23rd at our Report Card Portal here: https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/rockw/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P If you require support please access the UGDSB Parent Support website here: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/report-cards-parent-portal ...Read more about RCPS Term 2 Report Cards uploaded (June 23rd) & Paper copy going home June 24th »
Elementary report cards available for download starting next week
The UGDSB is continuing to use the online report card system for the 2021-22 school year.
If you previously accessed our Electronic Report Card system this year, no action is required at this time.
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New Principal at RCPS for the 2022-23 School Year
Dear RCPS families,
It is with mixed emotions that I am informing you all that I will be posted as principal of École Edward Johnson for the 2022-2023 school year. I have truly enjoyed my time at RCPS but I am also very excited for this new opportunity and ...Read more about New Principal at RCPS for the 2022-23 School Year »