Save the Date

Parenting Expert, Alyson Schafer, will be coming to Rippleton to speak to parents on the evening of March 27th.  Details are still being worked out but she is always a compelling speaker so please mark the date on your calendar.

Thank you to Council Member, Tony Lee, for making sure we get to hear Alyson speak again this year.

Cookbook Cover Contest

If your child is interested in entering our cookbook cover contest but did not pick up a form, you can download one using this link:

Cookbook Cover Contest Form

The winner will have their artwork featured on the cover of the cookbook and honourable mentions will be used on dividers within the cookbook BUT only if it goes to print.  We need at least 80 recipes to proceed with preparing a print run so make sure you submit a recipe.  Details in the post below.

Cookbook

Agenda for Feb 26th RAPT Meeting

Agenda
Agenda for RAPT Meeting: February 26th, 2013
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
   

a. Pizza Lunch
4. Social Events
a. Ice Skating

5. Fundraising/Event Update
   
   1. Dance-a-thon
      
   2. Cookbook
      
   3. ProGrant – Alyson Shafer: March 27th, 2013
      
   4. Food Drive
      
   5. Grade 6 Graduation
      
   6. BBQ
      
   7. Jump Rope for Heart
      
6. Other
   
   1. ‘The Voice Board’
      
   2. PIAC update
      
7. Goodnight – Propose next RAPT Meeting dates:
   

a. April 2nd, 2013 (Tuesday) 

Social Skate CANCELLED

The Social Skate planned for this evening has been cancelled due to the weather.  Because of the rain, the Shops at Dons Mills have had to close the Skating Oval today.

Family Skate Reminder

Just a reminder to join other Rippleton families at our Social Skate on Tuesday February 19th at the Shops at Don Mills.  This is a very casual, free, drop-in event, meant solely as opportunity for families to get together outside of the school.

We are at the mercy of the weather but the skate will go ahead as long as the Shops at Don Mills keeps the skating oval open.

2nd Annual Cookbook

The 2nd Annual Cookbook Fundraiser begins this week with a request for recipes.  If we can collect 80 recipes by March 5th we will begin taking orders for a print run.  Details will come home with students this week but if you want to get a head start please log into www.cookbookprinter.com

login: rippleton
password: roadrunners

This year's theme is SWEET TREATS.  The categories are as follows:

·       “C” is for Cookie

·       Candyland: Fudge, toffee, etc…

·       Cakes & Pies… OH MY!

·       Muffins and Sweet Breads

·       Sweet Squares: Brownies, Rice Krispie square variations, etc.…

·      Sugar Crush: Anything that may not fit in the above categories such as dips, drinks and sauces

Dance-a-thon Thank You

A big thank you to Judy Rayman, Rita Ngo and their team for organizing the Dance-a-thon.  All day, over and over again, we heard from the students that it was the best Valentine's Day ever!  The kids grooved with their class under the direction of a professional DJ and dancer and even got to see some of fabulous moves from their teachers.

Thank you to Barry Cohen for sponsoring the Dance-a-thon and to the families who donated prizes.  Please remember to get your pledge forms back to the school by Tuesday to be eligible for the prizes and the cupcake party for the winning class.

Don Valley West All Politicians Town Hall Meeting

RAPT Council Letter to Kathleen Wynne

Your RAPT Council recently sent a letter to Premier Designate, Kathleen Wynne, asking for her to work towards an end to the Teachers' Union job action.  The text of the letter can be found here:
Letter to Kathleen Wynne

RAPT Meeting Minutes for January 17th

Please click on the link to access the Minutes from January 17th.
RAPT Minutes 2013 Jan 17

Family Skate