Upcoming Dates
Fri., April 19 – CBE System PD Day – No school for students
Beach Bash Dance: May 9 and 16 – see below and flyer sent home
Are You Leaving Royal Oak School?
Please read this – critical information needed for staffing for next year. ROS has to finalize its staffing for the fall of 2024/2025 on May 2. We will base our staffing on the number of students that we know will be here plus a few additional spots. If you will not be at Royal Oak School next year and you have not informed the school yet, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks for your help with this.
School Hours for Next Year
Please note that our school hours for the 2024/2025 school year will be:
Monday to Thursday 8:37 – 3:19 and Fridays 8:37 – 12:39
SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Fundraising Society & School Council Meeting – Monday, May 13 @ 6.30pm
As we look ahead to the 2024/2025 school year, we want to hear from you about events planned by Royal Oak School Council. Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/TXkXhAd9owxVU6kw5
Did you know that all school council and fundraising events are run by parent volunteers? Join the Royal Oak team to keep these events happening and help make a positive impact in the lives of our students and families. All parents/caregivers are encouraged to join!
May is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for both Fundraising and School Council. We have positions open on both teams that are needing new parents. Email ROSchoolCouncil@gmail.com or ROSFundraisingSociety@gmail.com to find out more.
Volunteer Opportunities for April –
1. Hug & Go Continues: Do you drop your student off at school in the mornings? Then please help promote keeping our kids safe! LOTS of people needed to keep this going. No police clearance needed. ROS Volunteers: Hug & Go! (signupgenius.com)
2. Library Shelving: Help Ms.Azam in the library keep the space organized & easily accessible. LOTS of available spots to fill. Every Mon & Wed from 9.15-10.45am. ROS Volunteers: Library Shelving - February to June 2024 (signupgenius.com)
3. Fun Lunch: Subway is April 30 from 11.45-1.15pm. 5 volunteers needed! ROS Volunteers: Spring 2024 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
4. Beach Bash Dance: May 9 and 16, different times throughout both evenings – Come join the party! ROS Volunteers: Beach Bash Dance 2024! (signupgenius.com)
Coming Soon ROS School Council Events!
a. Mustard Seed Wellness Kits – Keep a look out for information on pre-packaged kits that will be collected at the school in support of the Mustard Seed.
b. Mental Health Wellness Week – Proposed May 6 to 10
c. Pancake Breakfast – May 29 @ 8am (with William D. Pratt School)
FUNDRAISING SOCIETY NEWS
Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser! Deadline to order is May 10 – plant delivery is May 24.
Royal Oak School - Fundraising Society (growingsmilesfundraising.com)
The ROS Fundraising Society Needs You – We’re looking to add new faces to our team in prep for the 2024/2025 school year and are recruiting for the following positions! Training and support provided for all positions.
· Treasurer
· Casino Chair – Current Fundraising Society Bylaws limit this position to a 2-year term. ROS is confirmed for a Casino in Oct/Nov/Dec 2024 which means we need a NEW Casino Chair. This fundraising event provides critical funds (~$60,000) that allow us to enhance our students experience at ROS – including alien inline, $$ for new iPads and Chromebooks, U R Strong, Artist in Residency, and MANY MORE!
Interested in joining us? Email rosfundraisingsociety@gmail.com
Have a great weekend!