​ 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


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​ 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...

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​ Attached you will find the 2020-2021 school supply lists.  Please scroll through the attachment to find your child's grade for next year. 
Grade 4 families, École Regent Park will be providing you with a grade 5 supply list. 
EMU Supply Lists Gr. K-4 - 2020-2021 (1) (3).pdf
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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...

​ Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year will be  available by appointment.   We encourage you to fill out the registration form found on this website, then  call 204-958-6832 to receive more information on how to proceed. 

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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...

​ 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...

​ 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

Join the Winnipeg Police Service today—April 9th—at 2:30 p.m. as they host a Facebook Live presentation for parents on Social Media and Online Gaming Safety.   https://twitter.com/wpgpolice/status/1247662649363410945 https://www.facebook.com/events/2541948762683498/
Const. Orlando Buduhan, one of their school education specialists, will share information on: - The most popular online platforms being used
- Some of...

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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...

​ 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 17, 2020 Update: Please see our new dedicated web page for COVID-19 ​information.

We understand there may be some concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its possible impact in River East Transcona School Division. As of March 16, 2020, there have been seven cases confirmed in Manitoba.
We encourage you...

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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...

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...

​ 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.

​REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE

​ 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...

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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

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EMU's milk jug igloo is complete! Thank you for all your help and the many jug donations. We do not need any more. Merci!
- The EMU Literacy Committee

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​ Please see the attachment for EMU's J'AIME LIRE activities from January 27th to February 7th.

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​ 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...

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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 –...

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!

​ This presentation is based on the work of Lynn Lyons, coauthor of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children. We will explore the two biggest mistakes we make in regards to how we respond to anxious kids, which inadvertently reinforce fear....

​ Attached please find the ÉMU Spirit Week Letter - December 15 to December 20th. EMU Spirit Week Dec 2019.pdf

​ 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...

The first issue of The Torch for the 2019–20 school year is now available online.  The Torch is the board of trustees' newsletter to the community and is published several times a year and delivered by Canada Post to RETSD-area homes. 
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' 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
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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...

​ École Margaret-Underhill Orange Shirt Day, Sept 20, 2019 EMU orange shirt 2019.pdf

Buy your tickets here!
Student gallery passes available here (password required)

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​ 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...

​ 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....

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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,...

​ 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...

​ 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...

June 4th is Hot Lunch and Snack Day.  All orders are due on Thursday,  May 30, 2019​. Attached please find both order forms. Hot lunch form June 2019 (002).pdf Field Day Snack form June 2019.pdf

​ 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...

​ 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...

There will be a pizza hot lunch on Thursday, May 19, 2019. Order forms are due on Thursday, May 2, 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,...

This is a reminder that order forms and payment for Glenlea need to be returned by Tuesday, April 2, 2019 . Online orders must be in by Sunday, April 7, 2019. No late orders will be accepted. If you have not yet received your catalogue, please visit the website at...

Taco Hot Lunch is on April 11, 2019.  The order forms are due on April 4, 2019.   Please see the attached order form.​

​ 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,...

​ The RETSD board of trustees passed the 2019–20 budget on March 12, 2019. For details, see the media release.

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....

Please see the attached information regarding Kindergarten Registration Information for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have any questions regarding registration for the 2019-2020 school year please call the school office, 204-958-6832.​

École Regent Park School February 25th, at 7:00pm​

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...

​ 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...

Please see the attached letter regarding Festival du Voyageur week, Feb 15 - 22, at ÉMU.​

Please see attached the letter regarding Online Safety Awareness - Parent event on Feb 27th.

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​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.

​ 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...

​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.

​ 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...

​REGISTER AT THIS LINK.

Letter from the Transcona Food Bank Transcona Food Bank 2018.pdf​

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Knit Club Letter​

Please see the attached letter regarding Take Pride "Bag Up Manitoba"​

EMU Outdoor Classroom is on May 17th, 2018​

The outing for our Grade 1 to 4 students is on Tuesday, March 6th not March 9th as written in the letter that went home on February 28th. ​

Attached is a calendar of events for Festival du Voyageur at EMU Festival du Voyageur parent letter 2018.pdf​

The powerpoint presentation from Wednesday Feb 7th Information evening is attached to this news anoouncement.

I LOVE TO READ 2018 .pdf​

Attached is information regarding Spirit Week Dec 18-22 EMU Spirit Week- Noel 2017.pdf​

Please see attachment for REVISED  information about which classrooms perform on Monday, Dec. 11 and on Tuesday, Dec. 12th and at what time.  

Please see the attached letter regarding Koats for Kids.  EMU - koats for kids Oct 2017.pdf​

Please see the attached letter regarding Halloween 2017 at E.M.U. EMU - Halloween 2017.pdf​

Please see the attached letter regarding Take Pride Winnipeg - Bag it up 2017 Take pride - Bag it up 2017.pdf

NO classes on Monday, October 2nd  and that Picture Day is on Tuesday October 3rd. ​

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    Attached is the letter that has gone home regarding the activities for Earth Week- Monday, April 24th to Friday, April 28th. Earth Week - April 2017.pdf​

​ EMU Families, Please find attached a message from Manitoba Health, Active Living and Seniors (MHSAL) with regards to the Mumps outbreak in Manitoba. In recent weeks the spread of mumps has been seen in the school-aged population throughout Manitoba. Please read and share this letter to prevent the further transmission...

​ Please see the attached letter regarding all the Festival du Voyageur activities for the week of Feb 17, 2017 to Feb 24.   2017 Festival Letter.pdf

​Volunteers are needed for the Kindergarten to grade 4 Festival du Voyageur Activity Day on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.  We need 14-16 volunteers to make this day happen.  Volunteers are needed to help with all the different activities around the school.   Please let your child's classroom teacher know if you can...

​Reminder - There is Early Dismissal on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. 

​EMU Winter Concerts are available on DVD.  Please see the attached order form.

​ In our attempt, to go as paperless as we can,  please find attached a program for both Christmas Concerts. There will be no paper copies given out the day/night of the concert. Thank you for your understanding and in helping EMU community be "green".

​ Please see the attached letter regarding the 2016 Christmas Concerts.

​ Please find the October 2016 ​newsletter in the section Parents and Communi​ty​.

Over the weekend, hypodermic syringes were found on the schoolyard at EMU and at Bayview Park. Attached is a letter we’d like you to help us share with the Transcona community.

​ The order forms can be found in the section of Documents and Forms - sub category - GENERAL INFORMATION

​ 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...

​See attachments for supply lists for a grade level.

​ Volunteers are needed for E.M.U.'s Field Day Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 8:30 to 2:30 (rain date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016)  Come and have a fun filled day in the fresh air.  Volunteers are asked to be in the gym at 8:30 to help set up. Please email pfranks@retsd.mb.ca...

​ To all our volunteers at Harbour View and here at EMU who helped with our activities of February 19th. The staff truly appreciates your help, from tieing skates, to helping put cross country skis , pouring hot chocolate to festival games. Once again thank you, a day like today would...

​ Volunteers are needed to make Pancakes for the Festival du Voyageur Lunch on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 We need 1-2 volunteers to make this day happen. If you are able to volunteer please return this form to the school by Wednesday, February 10, 2016. If you are able to volunteer...

​ Volunteers are needed for the Kindergarten, Grade 1 & 2's Festival du Voyageur Activity Day on Friday, February 19, 2016 We need 14-16 volunteers to make this day happen. Volunteers are needed to help with all the different activities around the school.   If you are able to volunteer email ...

​   Volunteers are needed for the grade 3 - 4 Harbourview Field Trip on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 8:00 – 2:00. We need 10 – 12 volunteers to make this day happen. Volunteers are needed to help transport equipment, tie skates and help with cross country skiing and snowshoeing,...

​ Kindergarten registration in RETSD begins March 7th @ 8:00am.  Please register at your catchment school. To find your catchment school please go to the following website.  http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=MB09

Today, January 18th marks the beginning of EMU's J'aime lire - Love to Read activities. Please see attachment for the next two weeks activities. J'aime lire schedule 2016.docx

​ Volunteers are needed for the grade 4 immunizations on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Volunteers are needed from 8:45 till 11:00. If you are able to volunteer please email pfranks@retsd.mb.ca by Monday, January 18, 2016. Thank you for Volunteering. ...

​ Please refer to attached letter regarding information on the changes to our Christmas concerts. 2015 Christmas Concerts.docx

Volunteers are needed for Hearing and Vision Screening on Monday, October 26, 2015.  Volunteers are needed from 8:30 till 11:15 and again at 12:15 for the afternoon kindergarten classes. If you are able to volunteer please email pfranks@retsd.mb.ca by Thursday, October 22, 2015. Thank you for Volunteering. ...

​ Microwave Schedule for the 2015-2016 school year: Mme Heieie                       Mondays Mme Nowicki                    Mondays Mme Janelle                      Tuesdays Mme Hosfield                   Tuesdays Mme Sarah                         Wednesdays Mme Fulkerson                Wednesdays Mme Emanuel                  Thursdays Mme Hales-Masse          Thursdays

​ Volunteers are needed for Hearing and Vision Screening on Monday, October 26, 2015.  Volunteers are needed from 8:30 till 11:15 and again at 12:15 for the afternoon kindergarten classes. If you are able to volunteer please email pfranks@retsd.mb.ca by Thursday, October 22, 2015. Thank you for Volunteering. ...

Please join us for École Margaret-Underhill School's Anniversary Celebration. Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Afternoon performance for school and community. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open House with displays. 6:30 p.m. Formal Ceremony.

​Please join us Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 to celebrate. PLease see attached Poster for all the details.

​ If your child will be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2010, he/she is eligible to register for Kindergarten. Kindergarten Registration will begin on Monday, March 2nd, 2015. Please be sure to bring your child’s passport or birth or baptismal certificate as proof of age. You must...

    Beginning this winter, school divisions in metro Winnipeg will be using the temperature at The Forks as the indicator of severe weather. Previously, metro divisions checked the temperature at the Winnipeg Airport. The general rule is that if the wind chill is -45 C or colder at The Forks...

Please be advised that from time to time original dates that have been set out at the beginning of the school year need to be revised due to scheduling conflicts or events that come up. Each month in the newsletter, you will notice the most recent calendar events, including slight revisions...

Day 1 - Mme Heieie                                      Day 2 - Mme Janelle R. /Mme Angel S. Day 3 - Mme Kilbrai                         Day 4 - Mme Fulkerson   Day 5 - Mme Lise P.                          Day 6 - Mme Hales-Masse/ Mme Desjardins  

If you need a Milk Order Form  during the 2014-2015 school year, you can find one under the "Document and Forms" tab in the section titled "General Information"  Thank you!