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.

Thank you's

Thanks for the yummy treats and thanks to Parent Council

Big thanks to all the parents who helped to organize the Pot Luck for teachers on Thursday evening prior to interview. Thanks for spoiling us!  Also, a big thanks parent council for also paying for the Dance Play residency that just finished yesterday.  What a great experience for the kids!

Thanks for being a partner in your child’s journey

Thanks to all the families who made a point to book a conference with their child’s teacher as this shows students that we are partners in their education journey.  Please remember that your child’s teacher is your first point of contact should you have questions or concerns.  Please see the following link for teacher emails: https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/royaloak/about-us/contact/staff/pages/default.aspx

Student Safety

This is just a reminder to drivers to please slow down and follow the traffic rules posted in the area.  We have had multiple reports of people speeding, doing illegal U Turns and not stopping for students in the crosswalks.  Thanks for helping to keep our kids safe.

Veterans Food Drive – final week of collection

The upcoming week (Nov. 27 – Dec. 1) will be the last for collecting food donations for the Veterans food drive. For families that still 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

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. 

When to Step-in & When to Step-back: We really want to work as a team to empower your child with skills to create healthy friendships and be resilient. As parents ourselves, we know it’s sometimes heartbreaking to watch your child struggle. Here’s an article from our friends at URSTRONG suggesting when to step-in or when to step-back when they’re experiencing conflict in a friendship (click on underlined link above). 

SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Fundraising Society & School Council Meetings 

Monday, January 22 @ 6.30pm

Highlights from the November School Council Meeting 

• Our CBE Trustee Dana Downey is coming to the January School Council meeting. Do you have questions, concerns that you would like to share – send them to ROSchoolCouncil@gmail.com then join us on January 22.
• Save the Date!! MOVIE NIGHT coming January 25 and February 1 with classrooms voting on the movie. More information 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

1. URGENT REQUEST!! Literacy Room Reorganization – November 27/28/29/30! It’s not a glamourous task but it’s an important one! Help stop the stigma of levelled readers, especially for those students who are emerging/struggling readers. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: Literacy Room ReOrg! (signupgenius.com)
2. Library Shelving Volunteers – 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)
3. Fun Snack – Cobs Bread – November 30 from 11.15-12.15pm! 3 spots available! ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
4. Fun Lunch – Tim Hortons – December 14 from 11.45-1pm! ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
5. Sign Up COMING SOON!! School Spirit Wear Sort & Bag – December 19 from 6-8pm in Rocky Ridge (address to be determined). No police clearance needed.

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 order deadline – November 30!

Home | Royal Oak School Spirit Wear (square.site) 

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.