Principal’s Message
Here we are—it’s March already! As we enjoy these longer days, we’re all hoping that spring is truly on its way and that the warmer weather is here to stay.
As surprising as it feels, we are already beginning our planning processes for the 2026–27 school year, and we need your help. If your child will not be returning to Le Roi Daniels next year for any reason, please let the school know by April 17. This information helps us plan thoughtfully for class configurations, staffing, and transitions to your child’s new school. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
As the warm weather returns and students are eager to play outdoors, we kindly ask everyone to take extra care when driving and walking around the school. Children are often excited and energetic before and after school and may not always be fully aware of traffic around them. To help keep all students safe, we ask drivers to follow the loop around the school rather than making U-turns on the surrounding streets. Avoiding U-turns helps maintain smooth traffic flow and ensures that everyone can clearly anticipate vehicle movement. Your partnership in keeping our community safe is truly appreciated—student safety is always our top priority.
As always, our administrative team remains committed to being responsive to the needs and concerns of all students and families. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback. We are here to support you.
Sincerely,
Mike McMahon
Acting Principal
Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Rachel Bailey and Toluwalope Omoyeni who have won 2 movie tickets. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to volunteering at our school to make it great, during January and February 2026!
Character Education
Our Character Education focus for the month of March is Independence. Independence is an important life skill that helps children grow in confidence and responsibility. For students; independence in the classroom can look like hanging up their backpack without reminders, following morning routines without reminders, starting their work right away, or trying a complex task by themselves before asking for help. Around the school, it may mean remembering library books on their own, tidying shared spaces, or using kind words to solve small problems. At recess, independent students organize a game, take turns fairly, include others, and handle minor conflicts calmly. At home, independence can look like getting dressed by themselves, packing a lunch with guidance and completing chores without being asked. In the community, children show independence by using good manners, listening carefully during activities, making safe choices, and contributing positively to teams, clubs, or neighborhood events. As we continue to nurture this important character trait, we celebrate the small daily steps that help our students become capable, confident learners and caring citizens.
Truth and Reconciliation Commitment
As we welcome the month of March, our school continues its westward movement through the Indigenous Education Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework, entering the Body‑To‑Do domain. This part of the framework recognizes that students thrive when their whole well‑being is supported. Physical health, emotional balance, and mental wellness all play an essential role in helping learners grow and succeed academically.
The Body‑To‑Do domain also emphasizes the importance of the physical spaces where learning takes place. When students learn with, from, and within their environment, they engage their spirit, heart, body, and mind. These meaningful, hands‑on experiences deepen understanding and help students connect more fully with what they are learning.
Learning that is rooted in land and place encourages students to use all their senses—to observe, listen, touch, and notice the world around them. This way of learning invites calmness, curiosity, and focus, helping students feel grounded and connected. Engaging physically with their surroundings strengthens comprehension and nurtures students’ relationships with the land, fostering respect, care, and a strong sense of belonging in their learning community.
March Cultural Celebrations
What Is St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It’s a day for wearing green, enjoying parades, and celebrating Irish culture with music, dancing, and food. People also celebrate the luck of the Irish, with symbols like four-leaf clovers and leprechauns.
What Is Nowruz?
Nowruz is the Persian New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox. It marks the beginning of spring and the start of a new year in many countries. People celebrate with family gatherings, special foods, cleaning their homes, and traditions that bring good luck and health for the year ahead.
What is Nauryz?
Nauryz is a very important holiday for Kazakhs, which marks the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated over several days starting from March 21, the day of the spring equinox. Nauryz means 'new day’.
What Is Holi?
Holi is a joyful Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world. Known as the Festival of Colors, it marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. People celebrate by throwing colorful powders, dancing, singing, and sharing sweets with family and friends. Happy Holi!
What Is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, is a very special night in the month of Ramadan. It is believed to be the night when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims believe that prayers made on this night are especially powerful and that it is a time for reflection, prayer, and seeking forgiveness.
What Is Gudi Padwa?
Gudi Padwa is the New Year festival celebrated in Maharashtra, India. It marks the start of the Hindu new year and is celebrated with pomp, prayers, and feasts. People decorate their homes with rangoli, raise a Gudi (decorated pole) outside their homes to symbolize prosperity, and enjoy special foods.
What Is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is a Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer. It is a day of joy, gratitude, and celebration, where families gather, share meals, and give Zakat (charity) to help those in need. People wear new clothes, enjoy festive foods, and come together in prayer to thank God for strength and blessings.
What Is Navaratri?
Navaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated over nine nights. It honors goddesses like Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, who represent qualities like strength, wisdom, and kindness. People celebrate with music, dancing (like garba and dandiya), colorful clothes, and special prayers. Each day has its own traditions and meaning.
School Council News
Hello Parents!
We hope your March is off to a wonderful start as we look ahead to an exciting spring season!
Thank you to all the parents who generously donated to the Cheque Writing Campaign this year, please stay tuned for the amount raised!
Parent Council Meeting
We had our last Parents Council meeting on February 17th online, thank you to all who attended this meeting.
We will be having an additional meeting in March online with the date/time being determined in the comings days, to go over the schools annual education results reports. Our next scheduled council meeting will be held online on April 21st, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Please watch for an email from Ms. Robinson on how to register to receive these meeting link. We hope to see more parents at our next meeting as parent(s) participation is the key to the success of Parent Council. This is a great way to connect with other parents and learn about the activities that are happening throughout the school.
Upcoming Events:
Fun Lunch: The next Healthy Hunger lunch will be held on Wednesday, March 18, featuring A&W. Orders can be placed through healthyhunger.ca.
Please note: Kindergarten students who attend Tuesday/Thursday should not place an order. Families are reminded to review ingredient information carefully to ensure meals meet their child’s dietary needs.
Family Movie Night: We are pleased to announce our Family Movie Night will take place on Thursday March 19th and we will be showing Disney’s ZooTopia 2! Tickets and concessions must be purchased online through Healthy Hunger starting March 2nd until March 12th (unless sells out prior to this date, tickets limited). Information will be sent home with your children on Monday March 2nd.
We cannot run these events without the support of our parents and we are looking for volunteers to help ensure this event runs smoothly. Please see the following link to find a spot to volunteer, our support is greatly appreciated!
We look forward to your participation at our next meeting!
Warm regards,
Grace Ebade-Abu, Co-ChairRebecca Garrie, Co-Chair