April 22, 2022
A special shout out to Marie Klassen on being 1 of only 8 recipients chosen to receive an Excellence in Education Award from the Manitoba Government for her outstanding contributions as a school counsellor. Congratulations! Read more about her:
https://bit.ly/3LajCNm
April 21, 2022
Permit request forms for public use of school facilities are now being accepted by RETSD for the 2022–23 school year.
The deadline is May 15, 2022. For more info, visit:
Facilities Use
...
April 18, 2022
The budget issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , will hit RETSD-area mailboxes this week.
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April 06, 2022
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April 05, 2022
Is kindergarten just around the bend for your child? Check out our FREE Preschool Growing & Learning events taking place this spring. Register today!
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April 04, 2022
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March 25, 2022
For the spring break (March 28 to April 1, 2022), the Administration Offices hours will be: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 4, 2022.
March 21, 2022
Please click on the attachment below to view the Donwood School Kindergarten video!
March 14, 2022
The board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , is now online! It was created several days before the fire occurred at Westview School, so the information about Westview in The Torch has completely changed. The board and the division senior administration have made Westview their priority, along with supporting...
February 25, 2022
A message from Curtis Basso, Director of Transportation.
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January 24, 2022
Do you have a child about to enter kindergarten? Is your child five years old on or before December 31? If so, you may have questions about what to expect.
RETSD would normally hold kindergarten information evenings in January and February; however, COVID restrictions have required us to rethink how we'll...
January 18, 2022
Recently, we updated parents/guardians regarding changes in how we are keeping our school communities informed about presumed COVID-19 cases and attendance rates.
Public Health measures have been adapted to reflect the changing public health situation. The increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant of concern has changed the approach to testing...
January 13, 2022
The board of trustees of River East Transcona School Division invites the community to attend a Virtual Community Consultation on the ThoughtExchange results and to inform budget deliberations. Via Microsoft Teams. To register, click:
https:// forms.office.com/r/RxpJEK4Q6C
December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021
On December 21, the Government of Manitoba announced it is making rapid antigen test kits available to students in kindergarten to Grade 6. They provided a number of documents to help families familiarize themselves with rapid testing and how to administer the test. The test kits will be delivered to RETSD schools...
December 16, 2021
Schools are the heart of the communities they serve. They exist to help students become inspired, skilled, responsible members of society. Public education provides inclusive, innovative, engaging, quality programming for all students, embracing diversity, in a safe and caring environment. In addition to core subjects, public education offers many services including...
December 02, 2021
There will be a 'pop-up' vaccination clinic at Donwood School on Tuesday, Dec. 7 th from 3:45 pm until 6:30 pm. If you would like to be with your child when they get vaccinated, you may come with them anytime after 3:45 pm. Members of the public can bring their children...
November 09, 2021
Sometimes, severe weather causes us to cancel buses. If buses are cancelled, an alert will appear at the top of the home page of our website. If, by 6:45 a.m., we have not announced or posted a cancellation alert, buses are running.
If transportation is cancelled in the morning, this...
November 08, 2021
November 8–12 is Veterans Week, where we remember, acknowledge, learn about, and vow to never forget those who served our country and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Today is Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to reflect on the Indigenous soldiers who served our country. Manitoba
was the first province to...
September 23, 2021
RETSD is committed to the success of all students. The division is keenly aware of the challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples because of colonialism, the legacy of residential schools, and systemic barriers.
As a division, we have a robust Indigenous education plan that addresses both the academic and cultural domains...
September 01, 2021
Lunch Program Employment Opportunity Working at the lunch program is a wonderful way to become involved with your child’s school. We are currently looking for employees who would be interested in working 3 to 5 days per week. The time commitment is 11:35 to approximately 12:45. Please email
Jgarofalo@retsd.mb.ca...
August 12, 2021
RETSD is proud to continue our partnership with WASAC to provide up to 200 of our students an opportunity to attend 2-week day camps for free at either Donwood School, Arthur Day Middle School or Valley Gardens Middle School. Students learn about Indigenous culture and participate in various sports, games and crafts....
July 29, 2021
The Countdown to Kindergarten team is excited to announce FREE, in-person outdoor programming this summer! With Mobile Kinder Camp, our facilitators visit outside your home (in the front or back yard) to lead your family in chants, stories, rhyming, phonological activities, and active games to get moving! We'll also teach...
June 02, 2021
We at River East Transcona School Division, along with all Canadians, are saddened by the recent tragic news of the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children's remains on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. We acknowledge the families and community of Tk'emlúps...
May 31, 2021
We at River East Transcona School Division, along with all Canadians are saddened by the recent and tragic news of the discovery of the mass grave of 215 children’s remains on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. We acknowledge the families and community...
May 09, 2021
NOTE: Parents, please make note of the information in this Summary of Level Red Restrictions. It provides highlights of information
communicated to you earlier:
Summary of Level Red Restrictions
...
May 03, 2021
Donwood School is celebrating 50 years in education with an online 50/50 draw. All proceeds will go towards purchasing picnic tables and a shelter to enhance outdoor learning. All Manitoba residents are welcome to participate. Draw date is May 13th.
Click here for more details.
...
March 03, 2021
It would be appreciated if you would participate in a ThoughtExchange. Your responses will assist us in better understanding your personal perspective of your child(ren)’s education and learning during the pandemic.
Learn more here:
ThoughtExchange
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February 09, 2021
Polar Bear Club recess information was sent home November 17, 2021.
February 04, 2021
PLEASE NOTE : Due to COVID-19, kindergarten registration will be by appointment only. Please contact your child's school to schedule your appointment.
Do you have a child about to enter kindergarten? Is your child five years old on or before December 31? If so, you may have...
January 13, 2021
Kinder Links @ Home is a FREE program for families with young children living in the River East Transcona community.
Click here to see how Kinder Links @ Home features exciting ways to enjoy literacy and numeracy activities.
December 09, 2020
When the snow flies and the temperatures drop, it is important students dress appropriately for the weather. During the winter, bus cancellations become a possibility. If buses are cancelled, an alert will appear at the top of the home page of our website. If, by 6:45 a.m., we have...
December 08, 2020
Thank you for visiting our website to celebrate our upcoming 50th Anniversary.
Click here to view and submit an entry into our Guest Book. Check back often for photos, videos, student contributions, our online clothing store and other ways we will be celebrating this milestone in Donwood School's history.
November 13, 2020
To support our schools and allow them to collaborate and plan for temporary remote learning during the pandemic, RETSD will have non-instructional co-ordinated days on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2020, and Feb. 5, 2021. There will be no school on those days. See our calendars at:
https://www.retsd.mb.ca/Pages/Calendars.aspx#/=
October 30, 2020
Update: Nov. 10, 2020 With today's announcement of the Province of Manitoba moving to Critical (Red) on the pandemic response system, schools will continue to be open and operating under the Restricted (Orange) level.
October 15, 2020
The new issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , hit RETSD-area mailboxes recently, and it's also available on our website in the News & Publications section.
The Torch—Issue One
October 14, 2020
River East Transcona School Division is pleased to announce that Conference Manager has been rolled out divisionwide to facilitate digital parent-teacher conferences in all 42 schools. Conference Manager is currently in use at both middle years and senior years schools for parents.
For new users, the first step is to register...
October 06, 2020
The Kinder Links team is pleased to introduce Kinder Links @ Home, a FREE program for young families living in the River East Transcona community. Kinder Links @ Home features exciting ways to enjoy literacy and numeracy activities from the comfort and safety of your home. This fall, get creative, playful, and passionate...
September 24, 2020
Introduce your child, ages 3–5, to the joys of reading and writing through our Kinder Links Pen Pals program. As a Kinder Links Pen Pal, your child will receive a special package in the mail featuring a short letter, notes, songs/rhymes, a joke, stickers, and a seasonal activity to try. The...
September 09, 2020
We hear you. Your involvement in your student's education is more important than ever. On top of juggling work and personal responsibilities and ensuring that your family stays safe and healthy, you're now assisting with remote learning. You have a lot on your plate. We're here to help. This guide...
August 27, 2020
We are finalizing bus routes and will be uploading student transportation information to the parent portal next week. We have made an important update to the transportation section of our "
Welcoming Students Back" document regarding walking distance. As we worked through routes—with thoughtful planning around physical distancing, cohorts, and siblings—we...
August 07, 2020
The province announced their return to school plan for Manitoba last
week. Schools in RETSD are planning for a safe return to learning for all students and staff. We know that families have many questions and concerns
regarding the start of school. Details on our divisional plan will
be available and...
July 24, 2020
As we await news from the province and Dr. Brent Roussin regarding school reopening plans, we are currently finalizing our comprehensive plans for the following three scenarios: In-class learning resumes for all with near normal conditions In-class learning resumes with additional public health measures Remote learning from home with...
July 16, 2020
River East Transcona School Division is pleased to announce a new 'family group' option for participating in our FREE Literacy Links Visiting program this summer. Family Group appointments are an ideal way for families with younger/older children to share in the fun of preparing for kindergarten! Together we will enjoy...
July 09, 2020
Thank you everyone for participating in our Thoughtexchange. We heard from parents/guardians from across our division on how we can best support their child(ren) in transitioning back to school. Here’s a snapshot of the participants, the top thought of the exchange, and the most commonly used words. We’ll be using this...
June 26, 2020
With school resuming September 8 2020, the Donwood User-Pay Lunch Program will be available to those families who require the service for the 2020-2021 school year. Please
click here for a Kindergarten Lunch Program registration.
Click here for a Grades 1 to 5 Lunch Program registration.
If the link does not work for...
June 22, 2020
If you have a preschooler, be sure to check out the Kinder Links adapted programming for this summer!
Just click here:
https://tinyurl.com/yck8444c
...
June 22, 2020
After reviewing the feedback of parents, students and other educational stakeholders, Manitoba Education has announced that the 2020–21 school year will begin for students on Tuesday, September 8.
Teachers and other staff will return to school for three mandated non-instructional days on September 2–4 to prepare physical spaces, inform staff...
June 19, 2020
We are pleased to offer this service so you can stay up to date with your student's information.
The Parent Portal offers secure, real-time access to school information concerning your student.
This information can be accessed with a computer and an Internet connection. It is compatible
with the current versions of...
June 16, 2020
The Kinder Links program has been given approval to run adapted versions of Countdown to Kindergarten programs for July & August.
Click here to view information. Registration for these FREE programs will start Wednesday, June 17 by phone at 204.669.4043 or by email at
kinderlinks@retsd.mb.ca.
May 15, 2020
Manitoba’s chief public health officer recently issued guidelines that can be used to move forward with the reopening of play structures on school grounds. With these recommendations in mind, we are now allowing community members to use equipment. Equipment is not cleaned or sanitized, and use is at the discretion of...
May 15, 2020
Donwood staff will be parading through the neighbourhood on Friday, May 29 beginning at 1:00 pm. We will send out our exact route closer to the date so you will know where to look for us! Can't wait to to see your smiling faces!
May 15, 2020
Donwood will once again be participating in this global initiative to take learning outdoors, enjoy nature and have some fun. Though it will look different than previous years, we hope that you can take some time on that day to enjoy the outdoors. Please watch for ideas from your classroom...
April 29, 2020
Teachers and staff at Donwood School would like you all to know we are missing you and hoping you are safe and well!
April 16, 2020
Calling all families with preschool children! (ages 5 and under) We are proud to introduce a new program to enjoy in place of Kinder Links' regular onsite programming.
Kinder Links Email Pals provides a weekly email that includes literacy and numeracy activities, ideas for easy at-home art experiences, movement breaks, and links...
April 09, 2020
The province is providing a supplemental online resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19.
The web portal, My Learning at Home/Mon Apprentissage Chez Moi, will go live online today, providing a comprehensive resource to assist families in supporting...
April 09, 2020
Unfortunately, our Growing & Learning events have been cancelled for this year.
These events were to be held at:
John de Graff School — April 16
Angus McKay School — April 22
Wayoata School — April 29
Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School —May 7
Bernie Wolfe School — May 13
March 15, 2020
Staff or students, if you are returning from international or inter-provincial travel, you will need to:
Self-isolate for 14 days after your return. Monitor your health for fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Wash your hands often for 20 seconds and cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing or sneezing. If symptoms develop during the...
March 09, 2020
We have some exciting news to share with you regarding the Parent Portal. Upgrades are complete and for your convenience, primary contacts will now use their email address as their username (if you have not provided your email address to the school, please do so ASAP). Since we launched the RETSD...
March 03, 2020
Parents are invited to a free seminar Wednesday, March 18 from 9:15 am to 11:00 am at the ACCESS CENTER River East, 975 Henderson Hwy on Understanding Self Regulation. It is geared toward caregivers of children/youth who struggle with big emotions. To register contact Charlotte at 204-958-9600.
February 28, 2020
Coyotes have been seen in the vicinity of some of our schools. If you see a coyote near a school, we ask that you contact the school to inform them. Coyotes adapt very well to a variety of environments, including urban, rural, and wilderness areas, so it's not uncommon for them...
February 25, 2020
Kindergarten registration begins on Monday, March 2, 2020, at your child's designated school. For information on kindergarten registration and which school is the designated school for your child, visit our Registration section
HERE. For a video about kindergarten in RETSD and information about programs that prepare you and your child for kindergarten, visit...
February 24, 2020
The spring issue of Kinder Links is now online! Registration for some of the free programs starts immediately, and registration for the remaining starts on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Click
HERE to see the spring Kinder Links newsletter.
February 19, 2020
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
HERE
February 14, 2020
We will be making improvements to our Parent Portal system from February 18 to approximately mid-March. During these upgrades, the portal will not be available using parent/guardian login credentials. Students will still have access during this time under their own login credentials. Please ensure you log in to see and...
February 13, 2020
The new issue of the board of trustees' newsletter, The Torch , hit RETSD-area mailboxes recently, and it's also available on our website in the News & Publications section.
Or click here:
The Torch—Issue Two
...
January 16, 2020
On Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm École Munroe Middle School is holding an information evening regarding their English, Early Entry French Immersion, and Late Entry French Immersion programs. For more information, call 204-661-4451 or email
mun@retsd.mb.ca. ...
January 15, 2020
Did you know we have a free Preschool Pen Pals program?
Introduce your child, ages 3–5, to the joys of reading and writing through our Preschool Pen Pals program. Your little one will enjoy receiving a special letter featuring a rhyme, joke, sticker, and seasonal activity to try. It's...
January 10, 2020
The 6th Annual, all-free family-friendly
Elmwood Winter Fun Day is coming up soon. Bring your family out and enjoy this event from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Clara Hughes Park - 281 Henderson Highway. Hope to see you there!
December 20, 2019
If you need to get in touch with us over the winter break, the Administration Offices winter break hours are as follows: December 23 – 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. December 24 – 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. December 25 & 26—Closed December 27 & 30 – 8 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
December 31 –...
December 17, 2019
Learn something new with RETLife—RETSD's continuing education program! Whether it's professional development to help you land your dream job, leisure courses that will ignite your passion, or the popular one-time kids courses, there's something for everyone. Register for Winter 2020 now at
RETLife.ca and follow RETLife on Twitter @RETLifeRETSD!
December 03, 2019
The River East Transcona School Division board of trustees hopes that you are surrounded with the spirit of peace, hope and goodwill this Christmas season. To each of you and your families, we send our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy new year–a year filled...
November 19, 2019
' Tis the season to enjoy one (or more!) of the many winter concerts taking place across our division. Please see the attached schedule for a comp lete listing of events :
Winter concert schedule - Poster.pdf
...
October 02, 2019
Last night, River East Transcona was presented with an award by Respect Group, an organization co-founded by Sheldon Kennedy and Wayne McNeil to prevent bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination (BAHD).
RETSD was the first school division in the province to partner with Respect Group and the first to have 100...
September 12, 2019
If you have a preschool child— newborn to pre-K— you don't want to miss out on the wide variety of FREE programs we offer families in RETSD! Click here to see the programs in the new issue of Kinder Links:
Kinder Links— Winter 2019 Registration begins Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 9:30...
September 06, 2019
River East Transcona School Division is excited to announce... EDVentures is now RETLife! Whether it's professional development to help you land your dream job or leisure courses to ignite your passion—learning a new skill can change your life. And with RETLife, you can do it all without leaving River East Transcona....
September 04, 2019
RETSD congratulates Colleen Carswell, trustee for Ward 1, who was re-elected as school board chair for the 2019–20 school year at the board’s inaugural meeting on September 3. We also congratulate trustee Jerry Sodomlak (Ward 1) on being re-elected vice-chair.
Trustee Rod Giesbrecht (Ward 2) was elected chair of the Finance,...
June 19, 2019
We strongly encourage all RETSD Parent Portal users to save a copy of your child's report card to your home computer or device (or print out a hard copy). This ensures you'll always have a copy of your child's report cards, even if you no longer have access to the...
June 05, 2019
Summer will be upon us before you know it, so now is the time to register your children for our popular EDVentures Summer Camp for Kids! The camps are for children ages 5–12 (children must have turned five by Dec. 31, 2018). Six weeks and six exciting themes offered from...
May 02, 2019
As part of our Science for Kids! Series, we're offering MECHANICAL ENGINEERING workshops held by Engineering for Kids Winnipeg for two different age groups: ages 4–7 and ages 8–12.
TUES., MAY 14, 2019
Pulleys (ages 4–7) 6–7 p.m. $20/child
Learn about the properties of simple pulleys. Then put your knowledge...
May 01, 2019
As part of our Science for Kids! Series, we're offering SCIENCE ON THE RUN workshops held by Wise Kid-Netic Energy for two different age groups: Grades 4–6 and Grades 7–10.
Grades 4–6 / 6–7 p.m. $15/child
Grades 7–10 / 7–8 p.m. $15/child
This workshop has the wow factor of Science...
April 09, 2019
on May 1st from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Come hear from Pediatric Allergist Dr. T. Gerstner, a panel of teens with Food Allergy & CFL Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Food Allergy Advocate: Thomas Miles.
Who should attend: parents, caregivers, family members of children with food allergies, school age children with food allergies:...
April 04, 2019
Register now for a FREE Kinder Links program this spring! There is still space available in the following parent-child programs:
TUESDAYS (DAYTIME)
Guess Who Helps You (Westview, pg. 9)
All Aboard the Friend Ship (pg. 10) WEDNESDAYS (DAYTIME)
Baby Bumblebees (Polson, pg. 5)
Once Upon a Rhyme (Joseph Teres, pg. 6)
Purple Stew (Radisson,...
March 21, 2019
For parents/caregivers and their children ages 7–12. Registration is required and ONLY THE FIRST 12 REGISTRATIONS received will be accepted. There will be a waiting list in the event a spot opens. My Tween & Me is a facilitated group program that provides parents and their tweens with the knowledge,...
March 13, 2019
The RETSD board of trustees passed the 2019–20 budget on March 12, 2019. For details, see the
media release.
March 05, 2019
The warmer weather is on its way! Celebrate
spring and sign up for a class with
EDVentures Continuing Education. You can start a new fitness routine, take
ballroom dancing, learn how to make sushi, or participate in some
great classes designed just for kids or for the whole family to enjoy....
February 21, 2019
If your child was born in 2014, it is time to register them for Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year.
Kindergarten registration begins, Monday, March 4th, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the school office.
When you come to register your child you need to bring:
- 2 pieces of identification for proof...
February 05, 2019
In September 2020, the early years (K–5) Ukrainian language program—that is currently offered at Bernie Wolfe Community School and Springfield Heights School—will be united and relocated to Prince Edward School.
To ensure all students in RETSD have a safe, stimulating learning environment, the board of trustees frequently reviews boundary lines and...
February 05, 2019
Does your child love all things science? Here's their chance to get up close and personal with biology!
Students will dissect a pig's heart and explore the circulatory system and heart anatomy in a tangible way. February 25
6–7 p.m. (Grades 5–11)
7–8 p.m. (Grades 5–11) Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Room 4)
757 Roch...
January 16, 2019
If you have a child who is about to start kindergarten this fall, don't miss out on our Preschool Growing & Learning Days taking place in April and May! And remember, kindergarten registration begins March 4, 2019.
January 15, 2019
Practices are from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Practice schedule dates:
March 4th
March 6th
March 7th - Donwood Basketball Tournament
March 12th - Parent Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 14, 2019
The RETSD board of trustees has completed a review of middle years French immersion enrolment and related catchment areas west of Lagimodiere.
The review was identified as a priority in the 2017–18 school year due to increasing demand for French immersion programming in RETSD and the impact it is having...
January 11, 2019
PLEASE NOTE: The location for the École Margaret-Underhill parent information night was previously incorrect, and has now been corrected. Their information night will be held at the school itself, as listed below.
January 09, 2019
Does your child love all things science? Here's their chance to get up close and personal with biology! Students will learn about the parts of an eye while dissecting an animal's eye. They will also learn about optical sensors while programming an Ozobot to solve a problem.
January 14, 2019
6–7...
December 12, 2018
Please click
here to view. The Donwood newsletters can be found under the "Parents and Community" tab on the Donwood School website.
November 20, 2018
The Winter Glenlea Poinsettia Fundraiser will be available for pick up on Monday, December 3rd from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. PAC thanks you for your support!
October 26, 2018
Practice dates:
Tournament on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at Sun Valley School
September 18, 2018
Practices are from 11:45 to 12:45 pm on
Tuesday, October 2nd
Thursday, October 4th
Tuesday, October 9th
Thursday, October 11th
Divisonal Flag Football Final Tournament:
Friday, October 12th, 2018...East Side Eagles Field
September 12, 2018
Practices are from 11:45 to 12:45 pm on Wednesday, September 19th
Friday, September 21st
Tuesday, September 25th
Divisional Cross Country Meet:
Thursday, September 27th at Bird's Hill Park
April 11, 2018
Practice dates are: April 12, 16, 18 and 19. All practices are from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
RETSD Grade 4 Handball Tournament at Donwood School in the afternoon, on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
January 10, 2018
Practice dates are as follows:
March 15
All practices are from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
September 12, 2017
Practice dates: September 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 and 27
During lunch rec esses (12:15 - 12:45 p.m. )
April 10, 2017
Practices are: April 11, 13, 18, 20, 24 from 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Tournament at Chief Peguis School on Tuesday, April 25th (am only)
April 10, 2017
Practice dates are: April 25 from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Tournament at Donwood School on Thursday, April 27th (pm only)
March 20, 2017
Jubilee Mennonite Church 365 Edelweiss Crescent Monday, March 27th to Friday, March 31st 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Lunch provided FREE Community BQ - Friday, March 31st 3:30 p.m. at Jubilee Please call Jubilee, 204-668-9933 to register your children!
February 27, 2017
Please click below to view video
January 31, 2017
Please join us at Donwood School on February 7th from 5:30-7:30 PM. We will be hosting an exciting and fun evening event for the whole family. Fit Kids Healthy Kids will set up our gym with awesome games using pool noodles, balloons, ropes, an obstacle course and so much more. This...
January 26, 2017
for students entering grade 6 Late Entry French Immersion/English programs February 8, 2017 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact: 204-661-4451
January 16, 2017
Practice dates are as follows:
March 13, 15
All practices are from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
January 12, 2017
Please click
here to see attached poster with information on Middle Years information evenings.
October 12, 2016
Saturday, November 5th, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chief Peguis School Gym 1400 Rothesay Street ADMISSION: Free Please see attached poster
September 08, 2016
Practice dates: September 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26. All practices will begin at 8:15 a.m. Students should come prepared to run outside.
September 07, 2016
Congratulations to Brianne Goertzen, who was elected to the RETSD Board of Trustees, representing Ward 3. Ms. Goertzen is a Manitoba organizer for the Canadian Federation of Students, is on the board of Child Care Coalition of Manitoba and serves on CUPE's National Post-Secondary Task Force. We look forward to...
June 20, 2016
will be held all day Monday and Tuesday morning at Donwood (Wednesday, Thursday at Princess Margaret and Chief Peguis). Two "Auf Ballhohe" volunteer soccer coaches from Germany have come to run this camp promoting soccer and the German language. Tuesday is the official opening of this week long event. In attendance...
May 17, 2016
at 8:15 a.m. on
May 26, 31
June 2, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17
April 25, 2016
On April 14th, 2016 Grade 4 students from Frau von Hacht's class at Donwood School were invited to be delegates at a Water and Waste Meeting being held at City Hall. The meeting was regarding a proposal whether or not to implement a City wide composting program. Students had been researching...
April 19, 2016
You are warmly invited to an exciting and FREE event
ManitobaAddsGERMAN, proudly sponsored by the Goethe Institut Toronto
Come and go anytime between 4:30 and 8:30 pm to the RBC Convention Centre on
Thursday, May 19th.
Please see the attached poster and feel free to share and bring as many friends as you like.
You...
April 12, 2016
Practice dates are:
April 27 from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. in the Donwood Gym
Tournament on April 29th (PM) at Chief Peguis
April 12, 2016
Practice dates are:
April 26 from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. in the Donwood Gym
Tournament at Donwood School on April 28th (PM only)
April 05, 2016
scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 19th
April 05, 2016
on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Salisbury Morse Place School, 795 Prince Rupert Avenue, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Cultural Feast Lunch and Performances
Celebrating "Aboriginal Academic Achievement" in the River East Transcona School Division
RSVP please by calling Lisa at 204-669-9412 with how many people in your group will be attending.
Students...
March 22, 2016
One of the events of Spirit Week will be a Jar Bar. The Jar Bar will be held on Thursday, March 24th. Tickets are $.25 each and the jars will be on display in the display case in front of the office.
March 03, 2016
The Donwood Book Fair will be held Monday, March 14th to Thursday, March 17th
March 03, 2016
The last Thursday Evening Floorball will be held on Thursday, March 10th. The Monday Little Jets program will continue until further notice.
February 24, 2016
If your child was born in 2012, it is time to register them for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year.
Registration begins on Monday, March 6th, 2017. Our office is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.
In order to register your child for kindergarten (English or German Bilingual) the following...
January 14, 2016
Windchill
-27 C to -34 C it is recommended that time on post not exceed 10 minutes. Warm clothing is essential. Facial protection is recommended.
-35 C to -40 C it is recommended that time on post not exceed 5 minutes. Posts located more than a five minute walk from the...
January 13, 2016
March 3, 7, 9, 11 all practices are at 8:15 a.m. The Tumbling Rally will be held at River East Collegiate on Monday, March 21st. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
January 12, 2016
will be held on Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library at Donwood School. Please join us for an exposure to the German Bilingual program 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in our gymnasium. Students from Donwood, Princess Margaret, Chief Peguis and River East Collegiate look forward to sharing...
January 05, 2016
will be held on Thursday, January 28th, 2016. Doors will open at 6:00 and the movie will begin at 6:30 pm. Permission forms will be sent home with students.
November 18, 2015
Our Community Links section contains information on parenting and community classes that are offered, as well as other helpful and useful information. The Community Links section can be found under the Parents & Community link at the top of the Donwood home page.
October 22, 2015
We will practice from 8:15-8:45 on the following mornings: November 19, 23. The Volleyball tournament will be on Wednesday, November 25th from 10 to 2 at Donwood
September 16, 2015
RETSD has worked with the Winnipeg Police Service to review and strengthen the practices we have in place to create a safe learning environment for our students. Please see the attached letter which provides information about our updated procedures regarding lockdown, and hold and secure.
divisional parent lockdown letter.pdf
September 11, 2015
Practices will be held of September 22, 24, 28, 30. All practices are at 8:15 a.m.
June 24, 2015
Please
click here to view the article in The Herald newspaper.
June 17, 2015
Please
click here to view CBC news story
June 11, 2015
- - - Manitoba Continues to Build, Invest in Quality, Publicly Accessible Child-care Centres In Schools Throughout the Province: Premier Selinger Families in northeast Winnipeg will have greater access to high-quality, affordable child care in their community through the Family Choices Building Fund, Premier Greg Selinger announced today at Donwood...
June 10, 2015
Free the Children Freezie Sale on June 17 th AM and PM recesses. $1 for a Jumbo Freezie.
June 08, 2015
Babysitting Course-Cdn First-Aid Training.pdf
May 01, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Bertrun E. Glavin Elementary School
166 Antrim Road, Winnipeg To register and to see more details, please click on the attachment below.
April 30, 2015
Students who are registered to be at school over the lunch hour on
a full time basis: If your child is at school, but will be going home or to an appointment
over the lunch hour, please call 204-661-4200 ext 3262 - & leave a message
to advise the...
April 30, 2015
Is Kindergarten just around the bend for your child? If so, we can help you
stay ahead of the curve, learn a thing or two about what to expect, and have fun
at the same time! If your child will be attending kindergarten in our division in the year
2015,...
April 30, 2015
If your child will be FIVE (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2015,
he/she is eligible to register for kindergarten. Kindergarten registration along with In-Division School of Choice
applications will be accepted on Monday, March 2nd beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the
school office.
When you come to...
April 13, 2015
The practice dates are: April 14, 16, 20, 22, 28 and 29th
(Tournament Day)
Practice time: 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.
April 13, 2015
Dates are: April 15, 17, 21, 23, 27, 30
May 1 (Tournament Day)
Practice time: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
April 07, 2015
The Springfield Heights Nursery School will celebrate a half-century of German-language education at a celebration on April 19th. Please see the attachment for more details.
February 18, 2015
Salisbury Morse Place School invites all former students and employees to help them celebrate 100 years of learning on April 23, 2015. For more information, please see the attached poster.
January 08, 2015
Is Kindergarten just around the bend for your child? If so, we can help you stay ahead of the curve, learn a thing or two about what to expect, and have fun at the same time!
If your child will be attending kindergarten in our division in the year 2015, you...
June 09, 2014
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