Upcoming Dates

Thurs., Nov. 9 - CBE Non instructional day – no school for students
Nov. 10 – 14 Fall Break – No School
Wed., Nov. 15 – School back in
Nov. 20, School Council – 6:30 room 58 – details to follow
Nov. 23 – Evening in Person Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30 – 8:00
Nov. 24 – Online Conferences – no school for students

Remembrance Day Assembly

This is the first in person Remembrance Day Assembly that we have had since 2019 due to all of the Covid and RSV issues that we had in the past. I want to express how incredibly proud we are of the students for their outstanding behaviour in today’s Remembrance Day Assembly. Students sang their hearts out to O Canada and were so respectful during this solemn occasion. We wish we could have invited parents to be a part of today’s ceremony; however, fire code restrictions will not permit us to open it up to parents due t lack of space. We hope that all of us will take some time to reflect on all the privileges we have in Canada due to the efforts of those who fought and continue to fight for peace and freedom. Lest we forget.

Veterans Food Drive

Our school is participating in the Veterans food drive. For families that want to participate, we would ask that you send in non-perishable food items. Each grade team will be given a box to collect donations in for the month of November. Here is a list of items that you could send:

Canned fruit and vegetables, crackers, canned soup, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, canned fish, personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant) and other non-perishable items.

Thanks for your support for this great cause

Understanding Vaping | Child & Youth Well-Being Series

Across Canada, e-cigarette use, also known as vaping, is reaching new heights amongst teenagers. This presentation will focus on common devices used for vaping, substances vaped such as nicotine and cannabis, and the health risks associated with vaping. We will present on how to engage in challenging conversations with your young person regarding vaping.
This session is hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and is offered free of charge for staff, families and caregivers and will benefit anyone interested in learning more.

Date | Thursday, Nov. 16 Time | 6:30-8 p.m.
Link: Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series

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.

Click on the following link to find out about 5 Reasons Kids Don’t Seek Help With Tricky Friendships: We’ve discovered through our URSTRONG program that sometimes children don’t always open up to their parents when they’re experiencing challenging issues with friends. This article explores the reasons why and provides a few tips to open up the lines of communication with your child.

School Council Corner | Events & Announcements

Next Fundraising Society & School Council Meetings

Monday, November 20 at 6.30pm!

Jacket Racket Collection Ending November 16!!

Thursday, November 16 is the last day to bring in Jacket Racket donations. Please bring in any clean winter clothing (jackets, snow pants, mitts, and toques) to be donated to children and schools across the city who are in need of warm winter clothing.

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

• NEW!! Literacy Room Reorganization – November 15/16 from 2-3.30pm! The ROS Literacy Committee is looking for a group of 3-4 volunteers who can commit a few afternoons in November to help them reorganize the literary room. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: Literacy Room ReOrg! (signupgenius.com)
• Fun Lunch – Mucho Burrito – November 16 from 11.45-12.45pm! Come on out to have some fun while sorting & hand out FUN lunches: ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com).
• Library Shelving Volunteers Extended – Volunteers needed Mon to Thurs, 9.15-10.45am to assist Ms.Azam in the library. Sign up ROS Volunteers: Library Shelving Volunteers - November 2023 (signupgenius.com)
• NEW!! Staff Appreciation Potluck – November 23! Sign up here to contribute a tasty meal for our staff team during Parent-Teacher Conferences: ROS Volunteers: November Show our Staff Love Potluck!! (signupgenius.com)
• Fun Snack – Cobs Bread – November 30 from 11.15-12.15pm! ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)

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

Spirit wear is here! You can order online and it will be sent home in your kids backpack before Christmas. We finally have the new logo in print! This is great for kids to wear to field day, assemblies, and just a good ol’ round school spirit. Home | Royal Oak School Spirit Wear (square.site)

Have a wonderful fall break and we will see everyone on Wednesday, Nov. 15