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Information about our school.

 

VISION STATEMENT

We, at RMES, strive to develop:

Respect and Responsibility,

Meaningful Learning,

Excellence and

Success for All.

We strive to develop, in cooperation with parents and community, the full potential of each student – intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually – to empower and inspire them to become caring and responsible citizens.

 

   

MISSION STATEMENT:

Robert Melrose Elementary School is committed to:

  • Establishing high levels of community/family involvement, working to improve students' academic and personal growth.
  • Aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with Division and Provincial standards.
  • Collaborating and communicating within our learning community as part of focused professional development.
  • Creating a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success and allows for individual differences and learning styles.
  • Encouraging students to meet academic challenges with openness, enthusiasm and a willingness to solve problems.
  • Building positive attitudes towards leading active, healthy lifestyles through quality, daily physical education and nutrition programs
  • Promoting a safe, orderly, caring and supportive environment
  • Nurturing high self-esteem and respect for others through the development of positive relationships with students and staff.
  • Celebrating the pursuit of lifelong learning because we believe that everyone can become better thinkers and independent learners.
  • Facilitating and encouraging a perspective that respects diverse views and personal responsibility
 

Promoting a safe, orderly, caring and supportive environment

Nurturing high self-esteem and respect for others through the development of positive relationships with students and staff.

Celebrating the pursuit of lifelong learning because we believe that everyone can become better thinkers and independent learners.

Facilitating and encouraging a perspective that respects diverse views and personal responsibility

Office Hours the School Secretary is available in the main office from 8:30-12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00. The principal is available in the office from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 – 4:00 p.m.

 

SCHOOL DAY

8:40 a.m. School doors unlocked
8:50 a.m. Warning Bell

8:55 a.m. Classes Begin

10:30  a.m. Recess

10:40 a.m. Classes Resume
12:18 p.m. Noon Recess

12:38 p.m. Lunch

12:53 p.m. Squirt

1:03 p.m. Classes Resume

2:19 p.m. Recess

2:29 p.m. Classes Resume

3:20 p.m. Bus Dismissal

3:23 p.m. Town Dismissal


Supervision is provided

10:30 - 10:40 a.m. (playground) 
12:18-12:38 p.m. (classroom, hallways, playground)
2:19 - 2:29 p.m. (playground)  
3:20 - 3:25 (buses)

Doors to the school open at 8:40 A.M.  Students are asked not to arrive before this time. Town students and non-bus students are expected to go directly home after dismissal at 3:30. Once they have gone home and entered their home they may return to play on the playground.  There is no supervision provided on the playground after 3:30. 

STAFF MEMBERS 

a. Teachers:

Kindergarten - Mrs. Ross-Romanus

Grade 1 - Mrs. Gollings

Grade 2 - Mrs. Lissinna

Grade 3 ELA - Mrs. Wilton

Grade 3 all other subjects - Mrs. Onyskiw

Grade 4 - Mrs. Michayluk

Grade 4 ELA / Math - Mrs. Geck

Grade 5 Mrs. Geck / Mrs. Wilton / Ms. Nicholls

  
   
   
   
   
   
   

                       

b. Support Staff

Kristin Mottram Librarian
Shelley Peterson Secretary
Jessica Capili Custodian
Catherine Alib Custodian
Kristen Last
Marsha Ocampo
Joan Santos
EA
EA
EA
 

                     

SCC MEMBERS:

The SCC meets eight times per year (September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May) in the Library of Robert Melrose Elementary School.  The AGM is held in January of each year, where elections take place.  Members serve a two-year term.

At the monthly meetings, open to all parents, the SCC meets to makes decisions about RMES activities and related expenditures.  The principal and one teacher from Robert Melrose Elementary attend every meeting to talk about school activities, curriculum, events and concerns.

Maria Choquette  (Chair)

Chelsea Herbert (Secretary, Treasurer)

Val Wilton (Teacher member)

Alicia Guy (Member)

Erin Cawkwell (Member)

Antonette Zambrano (Member)

Kristen Last (Member)

 

HORIZON SCHOOL DIVISION CONTACTS

Horizon SD Office: 1-866-966-2558

Director of Education Kevin Garinger
Division Board Member  Jim Lissinna
School Case Worker  Chris Fisher
Computer Technician  
Maintenance Gerry Shirley

                        

 

HOUSED IN OUR BUILDING

Horizon School Division Computer Technician