Welcome back!
We hope you had a wonderful and restful spring break. The next three months will be busy with lots of events and activities happening in the school. Please check back here regularly for the latest information about what's happening at McRoberts.
SCHOOL FEE PAYMENT
School fees for this past school year can be paid in the Office to Ms. Audet, Business Assistant. Please note, the Business Assistant's office will be closed on June 24 and 25 so to avoid long line ups on June 26, it is recommended that fees be paid before these dates.
LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES - June 14
SCHOOL AND PROVINCIAL EXAMS: June 17-25
Click here for the school and provinical exam schedule.
EARLY DISMISSAL - May 21
Students will dismissed from school at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 21.
COLLABORATION DAY 8 (May 7)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below).
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Tuesday, May 7 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
Period 1 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
NEW BLOCK ROTATION starts April 15
The new block rotation is 4, 3, 2, 1 and starts, Monday, April 15.
STUDENT FEEDBACK on Collaboration Time
The school is looking for student feedback on collaboration time. To assist in this process, we ask that students take a few minutes to complete a survey. To take the survey, please click here.
ICBC's Your Ad Here CONTEST WINNER
Congratulations to Grade 12 student, Jack Hong, for his winning entry into ICBC's Your Ad Here contest. His entry was selected from hundreds of entries was selected as the winner in the "Best Statement" category. You can view his winning entry by clicking here.
GRADS' VIDEO TAKES TOP PRIZE IN BCAA DRY GRAD VIDEO CHALLENGE
Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2013 for their winning video entry. Grade 12 students, Corbin Pawer, Ben Koonar, Danielle Hartley, Maya Revill, Nabeel Jilani and Jeremy Johal, Matias McDonald and Manely Farhangdoust, created a video for entry into the BCAA Dry Grad Video Challenge. Their video message about the dangers of impaired driving earned the most votes and first prize of $4000 towards their Dry Grad event. You can view their winning entry by clicking here.
COLLABORATION DAY 7 (March 12)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below).
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Tuesday, March 12 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
Period 1 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
COMMENTS WELCOMED FOR PROPOSED THREE YEAR SCHOOL CALENDAR
Parents and employees of the Richmond School District are invited to provide comments to the Richmond Board of Education with respect to the proposed school calendars for 2013 through 2016. Please click here for more information.
PROGRAM PLANNING NIGHT - PARENT INFORMATION SESSION is February 14
The Counselling Department will be hosting two Program Planning Parent Information Sessions on Thursday, February 14 in the Theatre. The first session, 6:00-7:00 pm, will be for parents of current Grade 8 & 9 students. The second session, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, will be for parents of current Grade 10 & 11 students. We encourage all parents to attend to find out more about course selection, graduation and post secondary.
GRADE 8 PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES - Session 3 is February 13
The third of four Grade 8 Parent Workshops this year will be taking place on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:00 pm in the Library (during Parent-Teacher Interviews). The third parent workshop is on Cyberbullying, Social Networking, On-line Relationships & Addictions with a focus on providing parents with more information and practical tips in these areas. We welcome all Grade 8 Parents to participate. Please RSVP at 604.668.6600 by noon on Wednesday, February 13 if you plan on attending. Click here for more information.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - February 13 & 14
Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place Wednesday, February 13 (2-4 pm & 5-7 pm) and Thursday, February 14 (2-4 pm). To book an appointment with any of your child's teachers, please call the school Office at 604.668.6600 during school hours (7:30 am - 3:45 pm). When calling please be prepared with teacher names. Note, the cutoff for booking appointments is the day before each conference date.
COLLABORATION DAY SURVEYS
Collaboration Day surveys were sent home with Term 2 Interims on Wednesday, February 6. We ask that you complete the survey and have your child return it to their Period 1-3 teacher no later than February 15. Data from this survey is important as it will be used to determine the continuation of collaboration days for the next school year. Thank you for your assistance.
TERM 2 INTERIMS SENT HOME - February 6
Term 2 Interims are being sent home with students on Wednesday, February 6. Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place February 13 & 14.
HANDS ON NIGHT is January 30
Join us for our annual Hands on Night on Wednesday, January 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Students and their teachers will showcase and highlight the different work and projects from the areas of applied skills, fine arts and performing arts.
NEW BLOCK ROTATION starts January 28
The new block rotation is 3, 4, 1, 2 and starts, Monday, January 28.
TWO-WEEK SPRING BREAK SURVEY - Please complete by January 23
The Richmond Board of Education is seeking your input regarding the continuation of a Two-Week Spring Break in future years.
Background
In May of 2010, The Board of Education (Richmond) voted to accept a staff recommendation to change the 2010-11 school calendar through the implementation of a Two-Week Spring Break (March 21-April 1, 2011). The recommendation was made based on the positive impact that it was believed it would have on staff and student wellness, as well as its anticipated value as a cost-saving measure.
In order to achieve this additional week of Spring Break, additional time was added to each school day (8 minutes at elementary, 9 minutes at secondary), ensuring that the instructional time for the year met the required time as set out by the Ministry of Education. The two-week spring break model was piloted a second time in 2012 during March 12-23 and will be piloted a third time in 2013 during March 15-28.
Your Input
Your feedback on whether or not to continue the two-week spring break is welcomed. Please take a few minutes to answer the brief online survey by clicking here. If you are unable to complete the survey online, you can drop by our school's office where you can obtain a paper copy of the survey to complete. The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, January 23rd, 4:00 P.M.
COLLABORATION DAY 5 & 6 (January 21-22)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Monday and Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below).
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Monday, January 21 |
Tuesday, January 22 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
9:45 |
Period 1 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
SCHOOL OPEN - Wednesday, December 19
It is snowing. There is school today. Parents and students, please be careful, patient and safe as you make your way to school.
SNOW DAY PROCEDURES
During school days when there is snow on the ground, Richmond schools will remain open if at all possible. Any district wide closure will be decided by 6:00 a.m. at the latest and announced on the school website and school district website.
TERM 1 REPORT CARDS sent home with students on Friday, December 14
Students will be bringing home their Term 1 Report Cards on Friday, December 14. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher(s) if they have any questions or concerns.
CHRISTMAS TREE DONATIONS - December 12-20
The Class of 2013 Grad Legacy Committee is collecting toys for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Newly wrapped toys can be placed under the christmas tree in the foyer until December 20. Please label on the wrapping the gender and age the toy gift is intended for. Note, stuffed toys will not be accepted.
SOCK WARS - December 3 - 14
From Dec. 3rd to Dec. 14th it's the annual Sock Wars event organized by the McRoberts First Responders Club. Please show your Christmas spirit and donate any new and unused socks, underwear, sweaters and other pieces of clothing to the big box by the Office. All proceeds will be going to the Covenant House and St.Paul’s Hospital. Thank you!
SENIOR BOYS HOME OPENER - December 4 @ 7pm
Come out and cheer on the Senior Boys in their home opener against Rockridge! Game startst at 7pm.
VOTE NOW for the McRoberts Video Entry in the BCAA Dry Grad Video Challenge - Deadline is noon on December 5.
Support the McRoberts Grads of 2013 by voting for their video entry in the BCAA Dry Grad Video Challenge. The video is one of five shortlisted in the contest and the only Richmond entry to make it to the finals. The video that receives the most votes from the public will win $4000 towards their school's Dry Grad event. Click here to vote now!
SD38 & RDPA PRESENTS "Let's Talk About Your Child and the Realities of Online Media!" - RSVP by Monday, November 26
School District 38 and the Richmond District Parents Association have invited national speaker, Jessie Miller, to talk about the realities of social media and the role it plays in childrens' lives. This informative and worthwhile event will take place on Wednesday, December 5 from 7:00-9:00 pm at MacNeill Secondary. To register to attend, please email Shannon at stilton@sd38.bc.ca by November 26. Click here for more information.
POST SECONDARY NIGHT - Tuesday, November 20
McRoberts is hosting a Post Secondary Night on Tuesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm in the Fine Arts area. Representatives from various BC Post Secondary Institutions will be present to provide information and to answer any questions about their programs. All parents and students are encouraged to come and take the opportunity to learn more about post secondary options.
COLLABORATION DAY 4 (November 20)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below).
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Tuesday, October 23 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
Period 1 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
NEW BLOCK ROTATION starts November 13
The new block rotation is 2, 1, 4, 3 and starts, Tuesday, November 13.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS - November 4
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember to turn your clocks back by one hour on Sunday, November 4.
GRADE 8 PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES - Session 2
The second of four Grade 8 Parent Workshops this year will be taking place on Wednesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm in Room 103 (during Parent-Teacher Interviews). The second parent workshop is on Homework and Study Skills and the aim is to help parents to better be able to support their children in school success. We welcome all Grade 8 Parents to participate. Please RSVP at 604.668.6600 by noon on Wednesday, November 7 if you plan on attending. Click here for more information.
TERM 1 INTERIM REPORTS sent home with students on Wednesday, October 24
Students will be bringing home their Term 1 Interim Reports on Wednesday, October 24. Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place Wednesday, November 7 (2-4 pm & 5-7 pm) and Thursday, November 8 (2-4 pm). To book an appointment with any of your child's teachers, please call the school Office at 604.668.6600 during school hours (7:30 am - 4:00 pm). Note, the cutoff for booking appointments is the day before each conference date.
COLLABORATION DAY 3 (October 23)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below).
|
Tuesday, October 23 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
Period 1 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
BOOKING APPOINTMENTS FOR PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES begins Monday, October 22
Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place Wednesday, November 7 (2-4 pm & 5-7 pm) and Thursday, November 8 (2-4 pm). You may begin booking appointments starting this Monday by calling the school Office at 604.668.6600. Please note that interims are being sent home with students on Wednesday, October 24.
DRY AFTER GRAD MEETING is Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm
All Grade 12 parents are invited to attend the next PAC Meeting on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm in the School Library. We will begin to plan this year's Dry After Grad event. We are looking for many parents to get involved and to volunteer their time in helping to organize this event for the Grade 12 students! Please come and find out how you can get involved!
ALTERNATE BELL SCHEDULE for Monday, October 15
There will be a brief homeroom to start the day on Monday. The bell schedule for the day is below.
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Monday, October 15 |
Warning Bell |
8:25 |
Homeroom |
8:30 - 8:40 |
Period 1 |
8:45 - 9:59 |
Period 2 |
10:04 - 11:18 |
Convenience Break |
11:18 - 11:33 |
Period 3 |
11:33 - 12:47 |
Lunch |
12:47 - 1:31 |
Period 4 |
1:31 - 3:00 |
TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY is Wednesday, November 7
This is an annual initiative for Grade 9 students across Canada and an excellent opportunity for all Grade 9 students to learn first hand about work and a range of career opportunities. A letter and permission form have been sent home with all Grade 9 students and provides more information about this initiative. Please note, students must return the permission form to the school office by October 26.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS DIALOGUE is Tuesday, November 6 (4 - 6 pm @ SLSS)
The Ministry of Education is seeking input from around the Province to develop recommendations for new graduation requirements. As a way for the Richmond community to provide input, the Richmond School Distrtict is hosting a community conversation about the future of graduation requirements and is inviting you to participate. Click here for an invitation to this event.
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT is Thursday, September 27
You will have an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn more about their classes. The evening will start at 6:45 pm in the Gym for opening remarks and then parents will rotate through classes following their child's timetable. Students will be given a copy of their timetable on Wednesday to bring home to give to their parents. We look forward to seeing you!
GRADE 8 PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES
We are excited to be offering a series of workshops for Grade 8 Parents this school year. The aim of the workshops is to inform and discuss different strategies on a variety of topics with parents so that they are better able to support their children in school success. The first parent workshop on Literacy will be taking place this Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 pm in Room 107 (before the Meet the Teacher Night starting at 7 pm). We welcome all Grade 8 Parents to participate. Please RSVP at 604.668.6600 by Wednesday, September 26 if you plan on attending. Click here for more information.
GRADE 12 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT is Wednesday, September 26
Grade 12 Parents are invited to attend an information evening on Wednesday, September 26 at 6:30 pm in the school Theatre. Valuable information about graduation and post secondary will be presented. To learn more about post secondary and scholarships, click here. It's recommended that you bookmark this site and check the site regularly for the latest information.
TERRY FOX RUN/WALK is Friday, September 21
McRoberts' annual Terry Fox Run/Walk is taking place this Friday. As a part of celebrating and recognizing the efforts of this individual in bringing awareness to this disease and raising funds for cancer research, classes will be taking part in discussions about the history of Terry Fox and the annual run. Donations will also be collected this week during first period classes.
CLUBS DAY is Tuesday, September 18
Are you looking to join a club or to get involved at school? On Tuesday, September 18 at lunch in the foyer, over a dozen clubs will be showcased. Club representatives will be able to answer any questions that you may have and give you information about how to get involved. See you there!
PHOTO DAY is TOMORROW (Thursday, September 13)
Did you miss getting your photo taken? Photo Re-take Day is October 10.
ER STARTS TOMORROW (Thursday, September 13)
Engaged Reading starts tomorrow. Remember to bring your reading materials to your last period class.
COLLABORATION DAY 1 & 2 (September 10-11)
Classes start at 9:45 am on Monday and Tuesday (see Collaboration Day Schedule below). Note, there will be a short homeroom before Period 1 on Monday, September 10.
|
Monday, September 10 |
Tuesday, September 11 |
Warning Bell |
9:45 |
9:45 |
Homeroom |
9:50 - 9:55 |
not applicable |
Period 1 |
9:55 - 10:50 |
9:50 - 10:50 |
Period 2 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
10:55 - 11:55 |
Convenience Break |
11:55 - 12:10 |
11:55 - 12:10 |
Period 3 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
12:10 - 1:10 |
Lunch |
1:10 - 1:55 |
1:10 - 1:55 |
Warning Bell |
1:55 |
1:55 |
Period 4 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
2:00 - 3:00 |
ALTERNATE BELL SCHEDULE FOR FIRST WEEK (September 5-7)
Regular classes start Wednesday, September 5. Students will attend homeroom at the start of each day for the first week. There will be an alternate bell schedule to follow for the first week of classes (see below).
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Wednesday, September 5 |
Thursday, September 6 |
Friday, September 7 |
Homeroom |
8:30 - 8:50 |
8:30 - 8:50 |
8:30 - 8:50 |
Period 1 |
8:55 - 10:00 |
8:55 - 10:09 |
8:55 - 10:09 |
Period 2 |
10:05 - 11:10 |
10:14 - 11:28 |
10:14 - 11:28 |
Convenience Break |
11:10 - 11:25 |
11:28 - 11:43 |
11:28 - 11:43 |
Period 3 |
11:25 - 12:30 |
11:43 - 12:57 |
11:43 - 12:57 |
Lunch |
12:30 - 1:14 |
12:57 - 1:41 |
12:57 - 1:41 |
Period 4 |
1:14 - 2:20 |
1:41 - 3:00 |
1:41 - 3:00 |
X-Block |
2:20 |
not applicable |
not applicable |
HOMEROOM SCHEDULE - Tuesday, September 4
Homeroom assignments have been posted on the front windows of the school.
- Grade 8 Orientation is from 9:00 am - 11:30 am in the New Gym.
- Grade 9 - 12 Homeroom is from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm.
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