Upcoming Dates

Dec. 22 – last day of school before the winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 7)
Monday Jan. 8, 2024 – School is Back in.

Lost and Found

The lost and found items have been out for the last 1.5 days and classes have walked by to see if any items could be claimed. Please see the following pictures to see if you recognize any lost items. PLEASE note, next Thursday, unclaimed items will be bagged up and donated to another school. See pictures under Resources.

U R Strong

If you have not signed up for a U R Strong membership, please click on the following link: FREE Parent Membership. This program is being implemented school wide and there are many resources that can help you when your child is having friendship issues.

Friendship Fire Think Sheet for Home: Is your child in the heat of a Friendship Fire®? Help them step back & reflect on how to get their friendship back into the Green-Zone on The Friend-o-Meter with this ‘think sheet’. Click on the underlined link above.

School Council Corner

Events & Announcements

Next Fundraising Society & School Council Meetings – Monday, January 22 at 6.30pm

March is Literacy Month!

Did you know March is literacy month? ROS will be hosting several in-school and community activities to promote a love of reading throughout the month. We are looking for 3-4 parents to join a planning committee as we come up with ideas that promote literacy in school and at home and support these initiatives. Interested? Email ROSVolunteers@gmail.com

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Don’t know if your police clearance is still valid or want to begin the clearance process? Please contact Leah Milne in the school office at ljmilne@cbe.ab.ca

• Winter Treats for our ROS Staff – Dec 17 & 18 drop off times!! Bring holiday cheer to our teachers and staff by sharing your baked (or store bought!) treats. ROS Volunteers: Winter Treats & Hot Chocolate to Celebrate ROS Staff! (signupgenius.com)
• EXTENDED!! Library Shelving – Mon to Thurs, 9.15-10.45am! ROS Volunteers: Library Shelving Volunteers - December 2023 (signupgenius.com)
• School Spirit Wear Sort & Bag – December 19 from 6-8pm! TWO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! No police clearance needed. Kids welcome. ROS Volunteers: Spirit Wear! (signupgenius.com)
• COMING SOON!! Movie Night – February 1 & 8! Daytime and evening help will be needed. There will also be a Sign Up for Grade 4 Leadership Students to help with admissions and pre-movie concession selling (parents are encouraged to sign up with their student).
• Fun Snack & Fun Lunch Volunteers – Thank you, thank you for all the sandwiches and donuts and bakery items you sorted in the first 4 months of school You helped bring so much excitement to the students on these special days. Stay tuned for 2024 dates!

Reach out to Alison Colville (ROS Volunteer Coordinator) at ROSVolunteers@gmail.com with any questions about upcoming events. Sign up links are also shared on the Royal Oak School Parent Group. Click here to join Royal Oak School Parents Group | Facebook

Fundraising Society News

Want to support the school without having to buy things you wouldn't normally? Here's what you can do!

1. Download the app called "FlipGive"
2. Create an account
3. Click "Join Team"
4. Enter join code "KWTVM3"
5. Click Join team
6. Select "I'd like to support the team only"
7. Shop away!

You can purchase a Walmart gift card then use it to pay for your regular shopping at checkout. You can buy a Starbucks gift card and use it to top up your Starbucks account. You can do your Christmas shopping online, places like Old Navy, Sephora, Best Buy and The Body Shop have online deals through the flip give app. The school gets a percentage of all your purchases when you shop through the app and the best part you don't have to buy plants, wrapping paper or veggies to do it, just your regular shopping done through FlipGive makes a big difference.

Have a wonderful weekend.