Strike Update

This morning the union officially announced Tuesday as the strike day.
Parents, please help out other parents in the community if you are able.

EFTO media release

Quiznos Lunch

We know how parents do not enjoy making lunch in the morning so why not give yourself  break and order Quiznos lunch for the last two days of school before the winter break.  The cost is $5 and Quiznos gives us a portion of the sale to support the Class of 2013.  The order form went home with students on December 6.  Please return it by December 11 if you are interested in ordering.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Have you considered the following gift ideas for this year's holiday giving?

Magazines
Although the QSP Magazine reading campaign is over you can order magazines anytime of the year at www.qsp.ca.  Enter our group code: 9513 and a portion of all sales will support the school.

Gift Cards
With the Holiday Season now here you may be considering buying gift cards.  RAPT is signed up with Fundscrip and will receive a percentage of gift card sales.

To order gift cards online go to www.fundscrip.com

Our SCHOOL GROUP # is KXPSKX 

The gift cards are shipped to your home or office for a small fee – RAPT does not distribute them directly.

Rippleton Knit Hats

The knitting club has been working on hats this year in the Rippleton colours of Blue, Green and variations in between.  They will be on sale at various times throughout the winter at a cost of $10. There are also some scarves available – they were very popular last year.

Holiday Luncheon

Thank you to everyone who attended the holiday luncheon last Thursday - especially those who volunteered for set up and clean up.  The food was amazing as usual and it was great social gathering for everyone.

Happy Holidays!

RAPT Meeting Agenda for Dec 5th

Agenda for RAPT Meeting:  December 5^th, 2012

Please join us in the Library at 6pm, Babysitting provided for school aged children

1. RAPT Welcome
2. Principal’s Report
1. Safe and Caring School Committee
3. Budget/Treasurer Report
4. Social Activity
1. Dance-a-thon
2. Ice Skating

5. Fundraising/Event Update
1. Holiday Luncheon
2. School Clothing
3. Direct Donation
4. Used Clothing Drive
5. QSP
6. ProGrant
7. Grade 6 Graduation
8. Food Drive
9. FundScrip

6. Other
1. Teachers’ reaction on Bii-115
7. Goodnight – Propose next RAPT Meeting dates:  January 17^th, 2013

Annual Holiday Luncheon

Bag2School Reminder

A couple of weeks ago, every student was sent home with a blue bag to fill with used clothing and textiles.  Please drop off any full bags you have this Thursday afternoon or Friday morning during your interview time. (Bags must be dropped off before noon on Friday).

The bags will be weighed and RAPT is given a cheque to support the school based on the amount we collect.

Time to clean out those closets!

Mark your Calendars

At the last RAPT meeting we set the date for the Holiday Luncheon as December 6.
If you are new to the school, the Holiday Luncheon is a social gathering of parents and teachers during the lunch period.  It is a pot luck format and the food is second to none - we have some great chefs!
Please plan to join us if you can.  Further details to follow.

Facebook & Twitter

Are you on social media?  Remember to 'like' "Rippleton Association of Parents & Teachers" on facebook to receive updates in your news feed. On twitter we are @raptreport.

QSP Magazine Reading Program

There is still time to get your magazine order in.  Go to QSP.ca and register using our Group Code: 9513.  Rippleton benefits through a portion of every magazine sold.

If you have a sports minded child, check out Sport Illustrated Kids. 12 issues for $27 or an even better deal is 24 issues for only $33.

Rescheduled RAPT Meeting reminder

This meeting was originally planned for Oct 30.  However due to the power outage it has been rescheduled for Nov 6.

Agenda for Oct 30 RAPT Meeting

Agenda

Agenda for RAPT Meeting:  October 30^th, 2012

Please join us in the Library at 6pm, Babysitting provided for school aged children

1. RAPT Welcome
2. Principal’s Report
3. Budget/Treasurer Report
4. Social Activity
1. Ice Skating 

5. Fundraising/Event Update
1. Holiday Luncheon
2. School Clothing
3. Direct Donation
4. Used Clothing Drive
5. QSP
6. ProGrant
7. Grade 6 Graduation
8. Food Drive 

6. Other
7. Goodnight – Propose next RAPT Meeting dates:  November 28th, 29th, Dec 5th or 6th

Reminder: RAPT Meeting - October 30, 6pm

Attention Grade 6 Parents

A notice went home last week regarding building a team to prepare for the Grade 6 graduation.  If you can help out please be sure to return the form to the school as soon as possible so we can get started on the plans.
Thanks to the parents who were involved with the Used Book Sale which raised funds for the Class of 2013.  With your help and the support of the Rippleton community we were able to raise $500.

Bag 2 School Program

Do you have used clothing around the house that you want to get rid of?

RAPT will be participating for the second year in a program called Bag 2 School.

As a school and a community, we will collect used clothing and textiles.  Based on weight, RAPT will receive a cheque from the organization for our donation.  The organization will then ship the clothing to developing countries.

If you would like more information on this program please see their website:

www.bag2school.com/can/about_us/

We will only have one drop off day: NOVEMBER 15th, so please save your used clothes, bedding, towels, etc. until that date to donate to the school.

QSP Magazine Program

Magazine Program

Rippleton families, it’s time for our QSP Family Reading Program!  Please help support our school and promote reading at the same time.

This magazine sale will help raise funds for programs, activities and equipment that benefit our children.  Our school retains an average of $10.00 for every magazine purchased, so every order counts.  Imagine if every family got involved.

SHOP ONLINE-GO TO www.QSP.ca

·  Receive your magazines 4-8 weeks FASTER! Online orders are processed immediately.

·  Online ordering is EASIER and you save the $1 processing fee.

·  Invite family and friends across Canada to visit qsp.ca via the QSP email feature.

To order magazines online go to www.QSP.ca, our SCHOOL GROUP # is 9513

Families may work together to earn rewards, but must submit orders together, under one name, so totals will be combined.  Magazine orders placed online during our campaign dates count towards rewards.