Upcoming Dates

Monday, Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving – No school
Wed., Oct. 11 – Student Picture Day
Mon. Oct. 16 – 6:30 School Council Meeting in room 58 and online – link to follow

Dogs Not Allowed on School Grounds

We have many students at our school who are scared of dogs and this a reminder that dogs are not allowed on school yards/playgrounds. Please see the following City Bylaw for more information: https://www.calgary.ca/bylaws/dogs.html

Thanks for your help with this.

Subject: Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

Child and Youth Well-Being Webinars

Dear Parents / Guardians, 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

Click here to learn more:

Child and Youth Well-Being:
A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

CBE educators believe that parents and guardians can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors – in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.

Well-being is a precondition for learning. As our understanding of student well-being continues to evolve, it is important for those that support children and youth to stay up to date on the same information so everyone can support student success. 

The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics.

Thank you for your time and consideration to join us.

Labeling Student Coats, Gloves etc.

Our lost and found is already getting full and we would ask that you please label your child’s clothing/supplies (coats, snow pants, gloves, lunch kits etc.) with your child’s first initial and last name. This will make it possible to return it when found or if they come home with the wrong shoes/lunch kit/boots etc., you can return them to the school. Inside the front doors, we have our lost and found items. FYI - unclaimed items will be bagged up and donated to charity at the winter break and at the end of June.

Not Here for Pick up?

Students have been told that if a parent/caregiver is not here for their usual pick up to please come to the office. We will contact parents and have the students picked up from the office.

School Council Corner – Eve

Mark your Calendars – Monday, October 16 at 6.30pm! 

The Fundraising Society and School Council hold monthly meetings with school administration. A virtual option will also be available and a link sent out in Mr.Hamby’s Weekly Friday Updates. Check out the ROS Parent Group Facebook Page for more information. Royal Oak School Parents Group | Facebook

Fundraising Society News! Current Fundraisers

Order deadline is October 8. DON’T MISS OUT!! Pick up date for Veggies is October 19 (after school) and apples are not yet confirmed.

We have the most delicious ways to support the school this fall! Sun-Oka apples and Farm to School vegetables are available for purchase with a mid October pick up, the best time to bake apple pies or just enjoy the freshness of freshly harvested Canadian produce.

Sun-oka apples: https://fundraising.sunokafruit.com/s/royaloakelementary
Farm to School: https://www.peakfarmtoschool.com/shop/buybundle

• Select Royal Oak School as the school upon checkout

Join the ROS School Council - 2023-2024 School Year!!

Be part of the action behind the scenes! We have great roles available for you to jump in and support with your ideas and enthusiasm! Great way to gain experience and meet new people! These roles offer a lot of flexibility all around and come with a dedicated group of parent volunteers ready to support you!

Questions? roschoolcouncil@gmail.com

• COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR: Support with overall planning and organization on council with a wide variety of opportunities to support from sending emails to helping with overall duties and planning with other council members. Great way to learn the ropes of Council!
• COUNCIL KEY COMMUNCIATOR: Build and enhance a connection between parents/school communities and Calgary Board of Education.

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

• 5 more volunteers needed for October 12 Fun Lunch! Volunteer to help sort lunches/snacks here: ROS Volunteers: Fall 2023 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com). Sign up on Healthy Hunger so that you don’t miss the order deadlines or important information from School Council about events at Royal Oak!
• Student Photo Day – Wednesday, October 11 – Sign up is FULL – THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS for giving of your time to organize nervous & excited students and help bring out those natural smiles!! It’s going to be an exciting day!! ROS Volunteers: Picture Day/Retake Day 2023! (signupgenius.com)
• Library Shelving Volunteers – Sign up is currently FULL – THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!! Ms.Azam has shared that everyone has been working SO efficiently and loves how ready the library is for the students!! Monday through Thursday from 9.15-10.15/10.45am through October 26 ROS Volunteers: Library Shelving Volunteer (signupgenius.com)

Application process is taking approximately 3 weeks. Head to this CBE link to find out more Volunteer | Get Involved | Calgary Board of Education (cbe.ab.ca)

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

Have a great weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!