Principal's Messages
Welcome back, everyone!
Even with the fenced-off goat paths around the exterior of the school and the ongoing demolition of the old building, we have had a terrific start to the year. To be honest, it’s hard to believe that we are already a month into the school year but we are arriving at a point that is always great time for learning - students are settled into their new class routines and our staff has gotten to know more about them and, as always, they are working hard to provide them with meaningful learning experiences.
As I mentioned in my last blog post, we’re emphasizing literacy, wellness and engagement here at CRS. When it comes to engagement, that also includes you and the rest of our larger school community. We are looking forward to getting to know you and to work with you to ensure your child’s success! Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or to Mr. Pederson and myself in the office if you have questions or something to share about your child.
It’s going to be a great year!
Reid Lansing
CRS Principal
Mrs. Kroetch
Years as an educator: 11
Years at CRS: 9
Favourite subject when I was in elementary school: Phys. Ed.
Something I recently learned: A wet paper towel next to an onion stops you from crying while slicing it.... game changer!
What I will miss the most about the old CRS building: The circular shape of the school and the stage in the gym
Favourite Food: Sushi with a bubble tea
In the car, I’m singing along to: If I know the words, I’ll be singing to any song!
Mrs. K (Kostura)
Years as an educator: 14
Years at CRS: 9
Favourite subject when I was in elementary school: PE and Language Arts
Least favourite subject when I was in elementary school: Math
What I like best about the new CRS building: The windows in every classroom
Favourite Food: Chocolate
Something about me that might surprise you: I’m a grandma to three fantastic little humans!
Mrs. Martin
Years as an educator: 15
Years at CRS: 2
Favourite subject when I was in elementary school: Social Studies
A book I think all parents should read with their kids: Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
What I like best about the new CRS building: The windows and natural light
Favourite Summer Vacation Destination: Lake Okanagan, BC
TV Show I’m currently binging: Friends (with my daughters)
Early Dismissal and No School Days
September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation day - School is closed.
October 6 - Early Dismissal at 2:11 pm. Theme Day - Wear your favorite color!
October 10 - Thanksgiving - School is closed.
October 11 - Staff collaboration - no school for students.
November 3 - Early Dismissal at 2:11 pm.
November 9-15 - No school for students.
School Activities
September 21 - School Council meeting - in person at 6 pm.
September 22 - Elder Brad Rabbit sharing knowledge with CRS. Forms and details sent home.
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
October 5 - Welcome Back BBQ - time tbd.
October 6 - Theme Day - Wear your favorite color!
October 12 - Grade 4F - Waste in our World field trip
October 14 - Camrose Spirals skipping demonstration
October 19 - Picture Day
October 20 - Picture day for Kindergarten Tue/Thur. class
October 24-27 - Bookfair!
October 25 - KTT trip to the Fire Station
October 26 - KMW trip to the Fire Station; 4O Waste in our World field trip
October 26 - Parent Council meeting at 6 pm
November 18 - End of Term 1.
November 23 - Picture Retakes
School Council
Thanks to our school council for providing granola bars to students for the Terry Fox Run and for supporting our Run Club with transportation costs! A "Mom's Pantry" fundraiser will be coming before Christmas, more details to come.
Chocolate Fundraiser
The last day to order is October 5 at 11:30pm
This year we have prizes!
*The top seller from each class will share a pizza lunch!
*The top two sellers overall will receive a gift card to the CRS book fair in October!
*The top three classes overall will receive a school prize - ex. could be an extra recess or phys. ed class - still to be decided!
School Attendance
We endeavor to have all students' attendance entered before 9:00 am. After 9:00 am, any student that has been marked absent, with no parent call, will start calling and emailing the child's family. This helps to ensure our students are safe.
Our phone lines can be very busy, so please leave a message or try again if you don't reach anyone. Mrs. MacKay is in the office taking calls starting at 8:30 am.
Students who arrive late, can come in through the front door and we will sign them in and send them off to their class.
School Communication
School Messenger - please text the word "YES" to the number 978-338 to start receiving texts from the school. (standard text message data rates may apply) We often use this to send school reminders about early dismissal days, newsletters, hot lunch reminders, or in the case of a school-wide emergency, this is how we would be in touch with our school families initially in an efficient manner.
If you have signed up but are not receiving the texts or emails, please email Janeece, our admin assistant at jmackay@brsd.ab.ca
PowerSchool Parent Portal
As schools (and businesses and day-to-day tasks) continue to shift online, if you need any support setting accounts up online, please contact the office at 780-672-5588.
Office Forms
To access and complete this form, you will need to:
1. Log into the parent portal via your web browser (Google Chrome for example).
2. Click on the SchoolEngage icon. You will be redirected to the SchoolEngage site where you can select your child's name.
3. Click on the 2022-2023 Student Verification Form and then on the blue icon in the first column to review the information.
4. Once you have completed your verification, click on the green submit button.
This is incredibly important and we really appreciate your help in getting this completed quickly.
Fees
Additionally, this is where chocolates for the fundraiser can be purchased, hot lunch (when that comes), field trip fees, etc. Fee invoices will be sent home before the end of September. This has the child's ID number on it to create an account.
Library News
Please contact Mrs. Green, our Learning Commons Facilitator to volunteer - kgreen@brsd.ab.ca
School Picture Day
October 20 - The KTT class will have their photos done.
Photos will then be sent to the school for us to hand out to students. Then, if you choose, you can order online through the photo company.
* If your child will be away on the 19th, please let their teacher know so we can have their picture taken on the 20th.
Food in the school
Birthday treats - Birthdays are so exciting and special for students. As fun as bringing in special treats for the class can be, we are asking that you don't bring in class-wide treats, instead just a treat for your child if you wish. With many different situations and needs - financial, religious, medical, allergies such as gluten, dairy, nut, and many special nutritional considerations we ask that families don't bring in special treats or items for the whole class.
Special event treats - (such as Halloween) - Some classes have small celebrations or activities throughout the year and may send out information about bringing food into the class. Our school policy is that if parents choose, they can send special treats for their child, but we ask that you don't provide for the whole class.
Utensils - you could consider sending a bag of spoons or forks with your child to put in their locker when it is forgotten in their lunch. The office has a very limited supply to offer.
Health and Wellness
One of the messages was: Belonging…find ways to make everyone feel like they belong here, at Chester Ronning; smile, wave at or say “hello” to other students and staff in the hallways, include someone from your class into your group, and at recess, make sure everyone is included and nobody is playing alone. Let’s continue to make this a warm and welcoming place for all!
