Chester Ronning School
June 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Chester Ronning School Community,
Somehow, we are already mid-way through June and wrapping up another year of learning. Now is the season of finishing up courses, completing assessments and, of course, field trips!
There will be another newsletter before we break for summer, so this is just a brief hello with a couple of weeks to go. I look forward to touching base with many of you in the mornings and afternoons to find out how things are going and to learn about your summer vacation plans! Thank you for continuing to prioritize your child's attendance during these last few days of classes and, if there is anything that we can help you with before June 27, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Yours in Education,
Reid Lansing
CRS Principal
Calendar of Important Dates 2023-2024
June 11 - KTT 2 Field Trip to Spray Park
June 12 - 4O/4F Field Trip Exploring The Land
June 12 - Grade 2 Field Trip Picnic In The Park
June 13 - School Pizza Party
June 16 - Father's Day
June 17 - KMW Field Trip to Spray Park
June 18- KTT Field Trip to Spray Park
June 19 - Grade 3 Field Trip to Royal Alberta Museum
June 19 - Grade 4K Field Trip to Camrose Railway Museum
June 20 - Grade 4 Field Trip Outdoor Fun
June 21 - National Indigenous Day
June 21 - Grade 5 Farewell Assembly - 10: 20 AM
June 21 - Last Day of Kindergarten
June 25 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Birch Bay
June 27 - Lost and Found is closed and donated at 3:30pm today.
June 27 - Last day of school
School Attendance
Did you know that all BRSD Schools have attendance policies?
The CRS Attendance Policy has been updated and posted to our website. Please review it by clicking HERE. We know that school attendance is an important factor for students to achieve their greatest successes. Our updated policy will be rolled out in earnest when we return in the New Year.
We endeavor to have all students' attendance entered before 8:45 am. After 8:45 am, our Messenger system will start calling and emailing any student that has been marked absent, with no parent call. 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.
Students who arrive late, can come in through the front door and we will sign them in and send them off to their class.
2024-2025 Back To School
If your child is NOT returning next year to Chester Ronning School, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to chesterronning-aa@brsd.ab.ca
Find the school supply list for the upcoming 2024-2025 year on our website here: https://cronning.brsd.ab.ca/families/school-supplies-lists
School Supply Lists - You can choose to order online and have supplies shipped to you or go into any store that you wish and purchase the supplies off the list.
Ordering Online through School Start:
Order by June 13 to be entered to win a $500 grocery card; Order by July 18 to be entered to win $1000 cash.
Mabels Label
How many items did your child lose this year? With this win-win solution, you can create custom labels for your child's items (boots, jackets, lunch kits, etc.) while supporting Chester Ronning's fundraising efforts that go toward supporting our students!
https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support
Sora Reading App
Did you know that Battle River School Division offers free e-books and audiobooks to students, faculty and staff? Students can simply log in using school credentials (Google SSO) and instantly access hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks on virtually any device. Get started today at https://soraapp.com or download the free Sora app for Android or iOS. Our digital collection is available 24/7 and all you need to get started is an internet connection and your school email. Check it out by downloading Sora, the student reading app or going to the Sora website.
You can easily find us in Sora by searching:
"Let’s find your school" and you key in Battle River School Division (not Chester Ronning School). Use your students' school email address@brsd.ab.ca and their school password. If you need help finding this information contact either your student’s teacher or Mrs. Green.
Our digital learning commons connects students with a collection of reading materials to supplement their studies, as well as offering the kind of titles they would find in a public library for pleasure reading. There is a great opportunity to broaden our collection with required reading and recommended titles that are used in classes. From classic literature to graphic novels, there is a wide variety of books available!
You can also connect your account to the Parkland Regional Library collection (even if you don't have a Camrose Public Library card) to expand the number of books available to you. The age ratings will also automatically align with what we have in our division, so younger students shouldn't have access to young adult content. Please follow the guidelines on the poster below to connect to the Parkland Regional Library.
Digital books are compatible with smartphones, tablets, e-Readers and computers. Titles can be read right in the internet browser or downloaded using the free Sora app. Happy reading!
If you need help please contact Mrs. Green our LCF she would be happy help you.
kgreen@brsd.ab.ca or 780-672-5588
Eye See...Eye Learn Program
On behalf of the Alberta Association of Optometrists, we are excited to share the Eye See Eye Learn parent packages. There is Alberta Health coverage towards the eye exams and the program provides free eyeglasses to those kindergarten students who are found to need eyeglasses. Please see the link below.
As 80% of children’s learning is visual, it is essential to emphasize the importance of scheduling an eye examination for all school aged children, and especially for kindergarten students as they begin their in-school learning years. Early detection and intervention can significantly impact a child's educational journey.
