Bateman Bobcat Banner: November 18, 2024
Upcoming Events
- November: Hindu Heritage Month / Holocaust Remembrance Month
- Wednesday, November 20: Progress Reports / Kindergarten Communication of Learning shared with parents via email
- Thursday, November 28 (4 - 7 PM)/ Friday November 29 (8:30 - 10:30 AM): Parent-Teacher Interviews (At-home Literacy Support Information in Library)
- Friday, November 29: PA Day (No school for students)
- Week of December 3-6: Scholastic Book Fair
- Friday, December 6: School Council Family Movie Night (DC League of Super Pets)
Quick Links
- Please report your child’s absence or late arrival using School Messenger, or by calling 1-833-202-1417
- SchoolCash Online
- Media Permission Forms
School Photo Order Deadline: November 20
The deadline to order your school photos, for free delivery to the school, is Wednesday, November 20th. Photos can be viewed here by entering your online code. If you do not have your code, you can request one by sending an email to robertbatemanps@ocdsb.ca Remember to include the name(s) of your child(ren) when requesting a code.
Remembrance Day / Veterans’ Week at RBPS
Thank you to the staff and students who organised and participated in this meaningful ceremony to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.
Progress Reports Available on Wednesday, November 20
At RBPS, our educators communicate with parents throughout the year. This communication includes email updates, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
Three times per year, educators send home written reports in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines.
This week, parents / guardians of Kindergarten students will receive an ‘Initial Observations Report.’ This report has a summary of observations of your child’s learning since the start of the school year and provides early evidence of growth in their learning. More information on the Kindergarten Initial Observations and Communication of Learning is available here.
For Parents / Guardians of children in grades 1-6, your child will receive a ‘Progress Report’ next week. The progress report is designed to share information with parents about their child’s general progress early in the school year, focusing on the development of the learning skills and work habits, as well as a student’s general progress in working towards their achievement of the curriculum expectations. Progress reports will not include marks or letter grades, but rather progress will be reported by indicating if the student is “progressing with difficulty”, “progressing well”, or “progressing very well”. This report is intended to provide parents with an early indication of their child’s progress.
For more information about assessment, evaluation and reporting, please see the OCDSB Parent Guide to Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting.
Parent / Teacher Interviews: November 28 - 29
Later this week, all parents will receive an email inviting them to sign up for a parent-teacher interview on either Thursday, November 28 between 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or on Friday, November 29 between 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM. This is an opportunity to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) to discuss the Initial Observations Report / Progress Report, ask any questions you may have, and discuss how you can work together to support your child(ren) moving forward. Please note that although this time is specifically dedicated for parents and teachers to meet, parents are welcome to reach out to their child(ren)’s teachers at any time throughout the year to discuss their child(ren)’s progress.
At-Home Literacy Support Information Session: November 28 - 29
Parents who are coming in for interviews on either Thursday, November 28 between 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or on Friday, November 29 between 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM are invited to check out our At-Home Literacy Support kiosks, which will be set up in the library. Families who do not have interviews scheduled, but would still like to drop in and check out the kiosks are welcome as well during these times. These kiosks will provide more information about how families can support their children at home in developing phonemic awareness, basic phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension skills, all part of the foundational literacy skills essential for reading. Information will be provided in both English and Arabic.
RBPS Scholastic Book Fair: December 3-6
Book Fair is Back!
Students will be able to shop in-person for new books and other fun items! All classes will have a chance to visit the book fair during school hours.
Family night will be on Friday, December 6 during the School Council Movie Night (4:30 - 6:30).
All proceeds from the Book Fair help our school library to buy new books and resources for the Makerspace. Thank you for your support!
Bullying: A New Approach to an Enduring Problem (Presentation for Parents)
On Tuesday, November 19 the OCDSB will be hosting a virtual presentation on "Bullying: A New Approach to an Enduring Problem."
This session will help parents/caregivers and educators feel more empowered to address bullying and protect children. Counsellor, author, and speaker Dr. Deborah MacNamara will help you understand what drives bullying behaviour, know how to prevent attacks, and learn how to guide children through situations where bullies are involved.
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
- Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Format: Zoom Webinar. Register in advance.
To join this virtual event, use the registration link above. You will receive an email containing a link to access the webinar. This event is part of the OCDSB Speaker Series.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Deborah MacNamara is the author of Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one), the children’s picture book The Sorry Plane, and Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love). As a Neufeld Institute Faculty member and Director of Kid’s Best Bet, a counselling and family resource centre, Deborah provides counselling services, speaks internationally, and leads over 60 presentations yearly on child and adolescent development.