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welcome to our vibrant school community!
welcome to our vibrant school community!
Spring Fair
Spring Fair
Saturday, May 23
(tentative)
Movie Night
Movie Night
April 24th
Pizza Day
Pizza Day
April 17th
Pizza Day, Friday, April 17th
Pizza Day, Friday, April 17th
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Pizza Day!
Students and staff will have the opportunity to enjoy fresh, delicious pizza during lunch in the cafeteria. Cheese slices will be available for purchase at $2 per slice.
Orders must be placed through School Cash Online and submitted by Tuesday, March 31st, before midnight. Important Reminder About School Cash Online:
When placing your order, please log in to your School Cash Online account and select your child’s name before completing the purchase. Otherwise, orders may undeliverable.
To avoid any issues, please double-check that your child’s name is selected before submitting your order.
Spring Fair: Help Needed!
Spring Fair: Help Needed!
Can you play a musical instrument? Are you artistic? Does your sister-in-law work for a local business? Do you have a skill, hobby, professional expertise, community connection, fun fair activity idea or a few hours of time you could share?
The DRC-KM Fun Fair is set for Saturday, May 23. Help us obtain:
Financial sponsorships from local businesses
Donated supplies or services for the fair (raffle prizes, food, entertainment)
Performers/entertainers/attractions for the fair including music, dance, face painting, fair games
Please reach out drckm.funfair@gmail.com to confirm how you can help your child.
A call for volunteers for the day of will occur in May.
Council Meeting Minutes
Council Meeting Minutes
Last week's council meeting was well-attended and productive. Funding was allocated to several important initiatives around the school, summarized below. Several of these initiatives will be matched with funding from the school as well. More detail is available in the meeting minutes available here.
$2,500 – Library updates: Indigenous and Black Excellence collections, plus shelving and furniture
$3,500 – Grade 8 Grad Trip
$2,125 – Scientists in the Classroom: Council covering 50% for 17 classes
$3,600 – Prologue Performing Arts: Three performances for students
$150 per classroom – Teacher resources: 31 homerooms
$3,000 – MID program support: Sensory room upgrades and classroom needs
Up to $1,200 – Cafeteria freezer: Pending confirmation that an existing freezer cannot be used
Valentine's Day Bake Sale
Valentine's Day Bake Sale
We are excited to announce our upcoming Valentine’s Bake Sale, taking place on Wednesday, February 11, in the school gym.
Students will be able to purchase a variety of Valentine’s treats, including candygrams, cookies, and cupcakes. Candygrams purchased up to February 11 will be delivered to students the following day making them a fun way to spread a little Valentine’s cheer.
All proceeds from the bake sale will go toward supporting Grade 8 Graduation activities.
Skate fitting is Done!
Skate fitting is Done!
Save for the disruption of a pair of snow days, all of our classes have gone skating and made great progress on the ice! Thank you to the tremendous group of volunteers who put in huge hours at the school to make this happen, with a special shout-out to Liz who completed nearly half of all fitting sessions.
We are still in need of skate and helmet donations. If you have any outgrown skates or sizes, donating them guarantees years of future use by countless students. Please simply drop them at the school office!
Snow Day Production
Snow Day Production
Snow day was an incredible success! Congratulations to all of the talented performers and a huge thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers and our indefatigable writer/director Heather who made it possible!
tumble books
tumble books
Our school community has unlimited subscription access to TumbleBooks!! It's a fantastic reading tool that you and your children can use to practice reading with read-aloud and guided stories, plus math games and more.
The login details have been circulated to the school community by email, or email us if you need help!
Help Our Library!
Help Our Library!
Our school library is a cornerstone of learning, imagination, and discovery, but many of our books and shelves are outdated, or worn.
To continue inspiring young minds, we need your help to:
Replace outdated books with current, engaging titles that reflect today’s world.
Replace worn and damaged copies of popular titles to put high-demand favourites back in circulation for our students.
Add new resources to spark creativity and foster a love of reading.
Upgrade shelving and furniture to create a safe, welcoming space for students to learn and explore.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to meet the immediate needs of the library.
Please consider making any donation today. You can give online through School Cash Online or follow this link for instructions.
March Break Day Camp
March Break Day Camp
West Neighbourhood House is offering a March Break Day Camp for children aged 6–12.
Kids can enjoy a variety of activities, including:
games
crafts
sports
...and more!
Please see the attached flyer for full details and registration information.
School Schedule
School Schedule
9:00 am: Supervision on school property begins
9:15 am: Morning Bell. Students Enter
10:35 am: Morning Recess 15m
12-1 pm: Lunch
Kindergarten: 30m eating in Classroom followed by 30m Recess
Grade 1-3: 30m eating in Cafeteria then 30m Recess
Grade 4-6: 30m Recess then 30m eating in Cafeteria
Grade 7-8: 30m Recess then 30m eating in Cafeteria
Grade 7-8 typically do not each lunch in the cafeteria though they have access to the Lunch Program
Grade 7-8 can only leave school property during lunch with written permission submitted to the School Office and must return by 12:50
2:10 pm: Afternoon Recess 15m
3:30 pm: Kindergarten students dismissed
Kindergarten students must be picked up by known guardian
3:45 pm: Grade 1-8 students dismissed
Grade 1-3 students must be picked up by known guardian
Grade 4-? students must be picked up by known guardian unless written permission is submitted to the School Office
Grade 7-8 are dismissed
Lunch Program Details
Lunch Program Details
Lunch includes salad, drink, hot meal, and dessert
Only available to Students in Grades 1 through 8
Bi-weekly installments via https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/
If you do not sign up biweekly, students are able to bring $5.50 in cash each day
Snack program
Snack program
For those interested, there’s now an option to fund the Snack program for the remainder of the year in one payment ($80). The upfront money really helps out and saves you from wondering every month if you’ve logged into SchoolCashOnline and paid :)
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Our school offers an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, a free program for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 6.
The program is run and overseen by a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) who supports families in their daily EarlyON experience.
No pre-registration is required. Families are welcome to drop in during program hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Making Connections: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Making Connections offers an opportunity for parents and caregivers to book one-on-one time with Tina.
Location: Please enter through the main doors. EarlyON is in Room 111.
For more info contact: Tina.Ruggiero@tdsb.on.ca
Before & After Childcare
Before & After Childcare
Before & After School care is available through Queen Victoria Childcare Centre which runs a daycare on-site at our school. For more details about the program and how to join their waitlist, see http://www.queenvictoriacc.ca/
Spring Fair - Become A Sponsor
Spring Fair - Become A Sponsor
Each spring, Dr. Rita Cox Kina Minagok (formerly known as Queen Victoria Public School) hosts a community Fun Fair, and we want you to be part of the excitement! Nestled in the heart of South Parkdale, this event promises a day filled with laughter, joy and unforgettable memories for our beloved students and families.
This isn't just any ordinary fair—it's a vital opportunity for us to rally together and raise essential funds. These funds will directly support our in-class science and art programs, enriching field trips, crucial equipment upgrades and so much more. Last year’s fair was a huge success which saw our community come together in a most amazing way!
To build on the momentum from last year’s fair, we're reaching out to you, our valued community members, for sponsorship support. Your contribution will not only help cover the costs of the Fun Fair but also leave a lasting impact on our school and students. In return for your generosity, we have curated various sponsorship levels, each offering prominent recognition for your support.
Imagine your company name proudly displayed on a towering thank-you banner along a bustling section of King Street (between Jameson and Close Avenues), an unmissable testament to your dedication to our cause. The banner will be up for at least 35 days, receiving approximately 20,000 daily impressions (approximately 700,000 total impressions). Your support will also be celebrated across our social media channels, during school announcements and commemorated with a personalized thank-you card from our school.
To make a donation, please click on this link below which will direct you to the cash online website. Please ensure that:
1) The school selected is Dr. Rita Cox – Kina Minogok
2) In the “Message to School Board” write Fun Fair in the message, so we know where to direct your donation
All donations over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cash online link for fun fair donations.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities or have any questions on how you can support this year’s Fun Fair, please reach out to drckm.funfair@gmail.com.
Dr Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public School (GR. JK-08)
Dr Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public School (GR. JK-08)
We work hard, we work smart, we work together!
Dr. Rita Cox – Kina Minagok Public School is an inner-city school serving a diverse student population over 700 students. The school, formerly named Queen Victoria Public School, was founded in Parkdale in 1887.
The current school building was built in 1999, and the decision was made to rename the school in 2022, following community consultation and recommendations made by a School Naming Committee. The school was named for the revered community librarian and veteran advocate for children’s literacy, Dr. Rita Cox. Kina Minagok is an Indigenous phrase that translates to "all grows well together" and signifies the school and community’s role in nurturing the growth of students.
Contact us
Contact us
School Phone: (416) 393-9200
School Email: Dr.RitaCox-KinaMinagokPublicSchool@tdsb.on.ca
School Council Email: drckmschoolcouncil@gmail.com
School Address: 100 Close Ave, Toronto, ON, M6K 2V3
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