Robert Warren families!

We are pleased to inform you that our school has been allocated one additional teaching position for the 2026–27 school year through the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant.

 This grant funds teaching positions that support improved learning conditions in Kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms.

 This funding is specifically intended to help reduce class sizes in core subject areas (English Language Arts/French Language Arts/Spanish Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), with priority given to schools experiencing the greatest class size pressures.

 This decision was made using system-wide data that considers:

• The number of classes exceeding provincial class size benchmarks
• Projected enrolment and class organization
• School programming and grade configuration

At Robert Warren School, this additional staffing allocation will allow us to maintain three Grade 9 homerooms next year, rather than consolidating students into two larger classes. As a result, we are able to plan for more balanced Grade 9 homerooms of approximately 23–24 students per class, creating improved learning conditions and increased opportunities for individualized support.

 Our goal is to ensure students benefit from:

• Increased teacher attention
• Improved classroom learning environments
• Greater support for diverse learning needs

 We remain committed to supporting strong learning environments for all students and using our resources thoughtfully and strategically.

📢 Other Important Announcements / Otros Anuncios Importantes 📢

• Divisional Track & Field Meet: Despite the rainy weather on Wednesday, our Warriors showed tremendous perseverance and school spirit. We are proud of all team members for representing Robert Warren so positively. 🏃

• Final Snack Shack Sale: Our final Snack Shack sale of the year will take place on Monday, June 15. Thank you for supporting this student initiative throughout the year. 🥨

• Outstanding School Fees: A reminder that all fees for the 2025–2026 school year should now be paid. Please log in to MyCBE to review and complete any outstanding fee payments. 💳

Saludos,

Kristal Derbyshire, Principal

📚 Upcoming PATs / Próximas Pruebas Provinciales 📚

We would like to remind families of the remaining PATs:

·       June 15 – Grade 6 Math PAT – Part A (9:00–9:30 a.m.)

·       June 16 – Grade 9 Math PAT – Part A (9:00–9:30 a.m.)

·       June 18 – Grade 6 Math PAT – Part B (9:00–10:15 a.m.)

·       June 19 – Grade 9 Math PAT – Part B (9:00–10:20 a.m.)

To help students feel prepared, please encourage a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and on-time arrival.

Please note that regular classes continue following all PATs. To minimize disruptions to learning, we ask families to avoid scheduling early pick-ups on PAT days, as the office is unable to accommodate multiple requests immediately following exams.

We wish all Grade 6 and Grade 9 students success as they showcase their learning.

🚌 Activate Field Trips / Excursiones a Activate 🚌

Students will be participating in upcoming field trips to Activate, an interactive gaming facility where teams work together to complete physical and mental challenges that promote collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and perseverance.

Upcoming Dates:

·       Grade 7 – June 15 (morning)

·       Grade 6 – June 18 (afternoon)

·       Grade 8 – June 23 (morning)

Students should wear comfortable, active clothing and indoor athletic shoes (runners) suitable for participation. Students may also bring a water bottle.

Grade 6 Reminder: As students will be eating lunch early before departing, please pack a simple lunch that does not require hot water, heating, or microwave access.

Grade 9 Farewell Celebration / Celebración de Despedida de 9.º Grado

Our Grade 9 Farewell is quickly approaching on June 25, and we are looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families.

Event Times
• Walk the Stage Ceremony – 11:00 a.m. 🎓
• Farewell Dance & Dessert Bar – 6:00-8:00 p.m. 🍰

A reminder to Grade 9 families to please consider signing up to volunteer if you are able. Your support helps make this event a memorable experience for all students. Please see the SignUpGenius link shared with Grade 9 families for available volunteer opportunities.                                Grade 9 Farewell Volunteer Signup Genius

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Class of 2026!

Band / Banda

A huge congratulations and thank you to our incredible band students, Mrs. Gilliland, staff volunteers and the MPARW Council for making this year's Band Concert such a memorable success! The evening was a wonderful celebration of our students' hard work, growth, and musical talent. We are so proud of all that they accomplished this year.

As we wrap up the band season, all band students must return their instruments, music, folders, and band vests as soon as possible. Many items are still outstanding, and replacement fees will apply for any items that are not returned.

And one final reminder for our band students: there are no more band rehearsals for the remainder of the school year! 🎉