FundScrip deadline extended to Dec 8

Hi Parents,

The deadline for the FundScrip fundraiser has been extended to Dec 8 

Here are the details again about this new fundraiser at our school:

The money raised will support many of  RAPT's initiatives that directly benefit our children's school experiences. 

All you need to do is order the FundScrip retail cards - there are a variey of gift cards to choose from, which are redeemed just like cash.

For every card purchased, our school receives a percentage of money in return. All card purchases are guaranteed to arrive quickly and in time for holiday gift giving. 

Here's the simple way to do it online!

Online orders can be made at: www.fundscrip.com

Click the green button in the right corner "Support a Group"

Enter Group Invitation Code: QYQ3VX

If you want to use the paper order form that came home in the children's bags, please make cheques payable to: RAPT. 

Please note no cash will be accepted.

Questions? Please email: kallynia@hotmail.com OR raptrippleton@gmail.com

RAPT Meeting Agenda - Nov 25 @ 6pm in the staffroom

Item	Presenter
1.      RAPT Welcome ·        Motion to Approve Minutes           -from October 21st 2015 Meeting	Krista/Vanessa
2.      PRINCIPAL’S REPORT ·         Recent School Happenings, Sports & Events Current School News, Progress Reports Update, Remembrance Day Assembly, Spirt Day, Family Craft Night, Book Fair Update	Lynn Chadder
3.      RAPT TREASURER’S REPORT ·        RAPT Budget Update ·        Financial Plan for Non-Board Funds	Christine Christine/Vanessa
4.      RAPT REPORT (Current Fundraising & Events) ·        RAPT Funded School Activities/Plans –Wish Lists ·        Halloween Dance Report ·        FundScrip ·        Holiday Luncheon ·        Mitten Tree ·        Spirit Wear Order Update ·        Parent Reach Out Grant Update	Krista/Vanessa Georgia/Krista Kelly Krista/Vanessa Vanessa Krista Hanna
5.      Quick Bits… ·        RAPT Email –Mail Chimp ·        2016 Holiday Fundraising Idea	Hanna Jessica
6.      Grade 6 Grad-Fundraising Report ·        Movie Night(s) ·        Bake Sale ·        Grad Trip	Hanna
7.      Items tabled from last RAPT meeting ·        Zinc Saves Lives Campaign	Kim Proud
8.      Other Business, Comments & Questions
9.      Call for Meeting Adjournment	Krista/Vanessa

     

*Please refrain from cell phone use during the meeting

*Babysitting is available for school aged children

Holiday Luncheon

Hi Parents, 

You’re invited to our Annual Holiday Parent-Staff Luncheon

Thursday December 10^th 11:30-1:30

Come and celebrate the season with Rippleton’s Staff and bring a dish for everyone to enjoy.

Please sign-up online at http://vols.pt/k1FrYW

How to be a Good Digital Citizen - Nov 17 presentation at Blythwood Jr P.S.

Hi Parents,

You are invited to attend a presentation on how to help our children use the Internet and social media safely and responsibly.

Internet and Social Media Safety Presentation

Speaker: Sgt. Wendy Drummond, Toronto Police Service

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

Time: 7:00- 9:00 pm

Location: Blythwood Jr. P.S. Gym

2 Strathgowan Cres, Toronto

Cost: FREE

Refreshments will be provided!

Babysitting: Available upon request

RSVP to Lisa Windover at Lbuck_98@yahoo.com or 647-505-6015

Speaker Biography: 
Sgt. Wendy Drummond has been a police officer with Toronto Police Service for 21 years, with 10 of those years spent as a relations officer/spokesperson for the Service. She has been using Social Media since 2009 and is currently assigned to the Strategy Management Unit -coordinating all the Social Media use for the Service. She is a mom of 3 kids with ages 13, 12 and 9. 

Presentation Outline: 
What is Social Media? – simple break down of the history of social media 
Who uses it? – dangers of who can access your information and gain your trust 
Why do people us it? - Fun, social, bullying, criminal activities 
Is it right for you? 
How to make it right for you – recognizing that what you post now may affect you later. 
How to protect yourself with security features and common sense.

FundScrip - RAPT Fundraiser

Hey Parents,

Now that Halloween is over and the holiday season is quickly upon us, RAPT is ready to launch our holiday fundraiser. 

FundScrip is a NEW fundraiser at Rippleton this year. The money raised will support many of  RAPT's initiatives that directly benefit our children's school experiences. 

All you need to do is order the FundScrip retail cards - there are a variey of gift cards to choose from, which are redeemed just like cash.

For every card purchased, our school receives a percentage of money in return. All card purchases are guaranteed to arrive quickly and in time for holiday gift giving. 

Here's the simple way to do it online!

Online orders can be made at: www.fundscrip.com

Click the green button in the right corner "Support a Group"

Enter Group Invitation Code: QYQ3VX

If you want to use the paper order form that came home in the children's bags, please make cheques payable to: RAPT. 

Please note no cash will be accepted.

The deadline to place ALL orders is: Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

Questions? Please email: kallynia@hotmail.com OR raptrippleton@gmail.com

Movie Night at Rippleton - Nov 12

Hi Parents, 

The Grade 6 Graduating class will be hosting a movie night for our JK & SK & Pre-K students

Thursday November 12, 2015

Feature: Despicable Me 1 (G)

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Rippleton Gym

Admission: $5 per person (Includes admission, popcorn, pizza & drink)

A parent or adult guardian must accompany your child.

Bring your blanket or lawn chair for comfort!

Big thanks for a great Halloween party!

Hi parents,

A big thanks to you all for making the Halloween party such a success. Thanks to everyone who donated their time, it would not have been possible with out you!

Special thanks to our volunteer parent DJ Sergio Graterol for providing us with great tunes to keep the party going.

A reminder that the school's Picture Retake Day is Nov 4.

As well, the Book Fair is coming up and runs Nov 9-14 so please come check it out.