Roncalli Elementary School

Mar 20 - OPTIS opens to parents/guardians @ 10:00 AM

Mar 21 - Term 2 Report Cards go home via students

Mar 24 - 28 Education Week

Mar 25 - Kindergarten Photo Retakes

Mar 26 - OPTIS closes to parents/guardians @ 10:00 AM

Mar 27 - Term 2 Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences 1 - 6 PM; Students dismissed at 11:30 AM

Apr 4 - School Development Surveys Closes Today

Apr 4 - PL Day For Roncalli Staff; No School for Students

Ap 14 - 17 Fun and Friendship Week

Apr 17 - Last Day of School before Easter Break; Regular Dismissal Time

Apr 28 - Back to School; Day 1 on the schedule

May 2 - Kinderstart Session #4; No school for kindergartens on this day

May 9 - Grade 6 Vaccinations

May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday; No school for students

June 26 - Last Day of School for Students

Term Two Report Cards will go home via students on Friday, March 21st. Family/Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 27 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. We will use the online program, OPTIS, again this year for booking appointments to meet your child’s teacher(s). Here is the link to the OPTIS website and all the instructions you will need. OPTIS will open for bookings on Thursday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, March 26th at 10:00 a.m. Interview slots will be a 10 minute session. If you feel you need more time to meet with your child’s teacher, please reach out to the teacher and schedule an alternate time. Note that students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 27th to accommodate the conferences.

We have a large number of items in our lost and found. If your child has lost or misplaced something, please encourage them to come have a look in our Lost and Found. Parents/Guardians are also welcome to come have a look.

It is very important to remember that attendance is directly tied to student achievement and we want to ensure that each and every student at Roncalli performs to their maximum potential or beyond. It is important that students are on time for classes each and every day, and that they are present for the duration of the school day. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide. When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with their lessons, assignments and academics, but they also develop important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and perseverance. Being present and engaged in the classroom and school allows students to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and build strong relationships.

In the morning, classes start promptly at 8:40 am and at 12:45 pm in the afternoon for all students; Our instructional day does not end until 2:45 pm. Attendance matters!

Students who miss time in school, even for legitimate reasons,

• may experience gaps in their learning

• may have increased anxiety levels regarding school

• may be less confident to participate in class

• may struggle to complete assigned work

• may not be well connected to a peer group

• may not develop important skills necessary for later in life

Here is our daily time table.

A reminder that all students need a pair of indoor shoes to wear at school, especially this time of the year with snow, salt and heavy boots. As well, please note that NO outdoor shoes are permitted to be worn in the gym at anytime. These need to be removed in the lobby before entering the gym.

Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone!

Trina, Sherry and the Awesome TEAM @ Roncalli

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