Ros Update Dec 4-8 | Makerspace, Lifetouch Photos, Digital Decodable Books, Festive Caroling and Holiday Cheer Days, U R Strong, School Council Corner Events and Announcements, Dates, etc
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 8 – CBE Non-Instruction Day – no school for students
Dec. 22 – last day of school before the winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 7)
Monday Jan. 8, 2024 – School is Back in.
Veterans Food Bank Donation
I wanted to thank everyone for your generous donations to the Veterans food bank. Together we raised 355 lbs or 161 Kgs worth of donations.
Makerspace – Items needed
We are in need of some items for our Makerspace that will be located in the library. Please see the attached document for a list of needed items.
Lifetouch Photo Orders
We have been informed by Lifetouch that in order to receive your photo orders prior to winter break, orders will need to be received by Lifetouch on or before Tuesday, December 12. Any orders they receive after this date will be shipped after winter break. All orders are shipped to the school and will be promptly distributed to students upon arrival.
Digital Decodable Books for home use
Welcome to the CBE Digital Decodable Library webpage. This resource has been developed to provide access to digital versions of decodable reading materials for CBE teachers and families. These digital offerings support both our understanding of decodable books and provide opportunities for beginning readers to access these reading materials at home and school. The materials will continue to be updated as the library evolves over time. The updates and improvements will be on-going, so please check back often! https://sites.google.com/educbe.ca/cbe-decodable-digital-library?utm_source=Link-Online&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Link-Online-Nov-30-2023-Digital-Decodable-Library
Festive Caroling and Holiday Cheer Days
As a school, we will be coming together to sing some classic carols in the gym. Unfortunately, due to capacity issues in the gym, we cannot have parents attending with us. Students will also be encouraged to dress up on each day and there will be a theme for each day. Please see the attached document for dress up ideas for the last week of school.
Monday, December 18 @ 11:15
Tuesday, December 19 @ 1:10
Wednesday, December 20 @ 3:00
Thursday, December 21 @ 9:10
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.
Fiery Friendships: Friendship Fact #1 reminds our students that no friendship (or relationship) is perfect. It’s very normal to have conflict in a friendship (Friendship Fires!) and also very normal that some friendships are little ‘fiery’ than others. Here’s an article with lots of tips to support your child in a high-conflict friendship. (click on underlined link above).
SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Fundraising Society & School Council Meetings – Monday, January 22 @ 6.30pm
Staff Appreciation Potluck Thank You – Thank you to everyone who contributed to the staff potluck. All of the staff were greatly appreciative of the spread, and commented on how nice it was to have vegetarian and gluten-friendly options.
- Our CBE Trustee Dana Downey is coming to the January School Council meeting. Do you have questions or concerns that you would like to share? Send them to ROSchoolCouncil@gmail.com then join us on January 22.
- Save the (NEW!) Date – The students voted and we will be showing…drumroll please…SUPER MARIO BROS. on February 1 and 8. More info to come!
- Traffic safety concerns are ongoing around ROS. Reach out to 311 with general complaints or if specific information is available reach out to the police non-emergency line at (403) 266-1234 or Report Filing - AbCalgaryPd (coplogic.ca). Getting our students to/from school safely is ALL our responsibility.
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
- Literacy Project THANK YOU!!! 20+ people hours and we did it!!! Thank you to Amanda S, Lissa S, Glenda P and Sam F for your tremendous effort blacking out the leveled readers to help future readers feel more confident as they learn to read.
- Fun Lunch – Tim Hortons – December 14 from 11.45-1pm! ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
- NEW!! School Spirit Wear Sort & Bag – December 19 from 6-8pm in Rocky Ridge (address to be determined). Kids welcome. No police clearance needed. 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).
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.