ROS Updates April 26, 2024
Upcoming Dates
April 29 – May 10 – Wellness Kit Drive for the Mustard Seed – see attached
May 9 and 16 - Beach Bash Dances: – see below and flyer sent home
May 10 – 16 – Mental Health Week – see info sent home
May 13 at 6:30 - School Council
May 17 – CBE System Non-Instruction Day – no school for students
May 23 – Bike and Roll to School Day – equipment will be stored in the gym – enter from the compound. June 6 is the backup day if the weather is not cooperating.
May 29 – Royal Oak/Pratt Pancake Breakfast – details to follow
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
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 or attend the May AGM to find out more.
Are you concerned about the impact that recent Alberta Budgets are having on your student? The CBE Board of Trustees has 3 strategies to help parents/caregivers advocate for their children – Stay Current, Start the Conversation and Speak with your MLA. Read more here: You-Can-Make-a-Difference.pdf (cbe.ab.ca)
A handout for the Mustard Seed Wellness Kits should have come home in your students backpack this week! Collection will be available at the school beginning April 29. Help spread compassion and support those in need.
Volunteer Opportunities for April –
1. Fun Lunch: Subway is April 30 from 11.45-1.15pm. 4 volunteers needed! ROS Volunteers: Spring 2024 Fun Lunch & Fun Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
2. Hug & Go Continues: LOTS of volunteers needed to keep our students safe. No police clearance needed. ROS Volunteers: Hug & Go! (signupgenius.com)
3. NEW! Wonder Hour – Science Club: Fridays in May & June from 11.45-1.15pm. ROS Volunteers: Wonder Hour - Science Club Volunteers! (signupgenius.com)
4. Library Shelving: LOTS of available spots to fill. Every Mon & Wed from 9.15-10.45am. ROS Volunteers: Library Shelving - February to June 2024 (signupgenius.com)
5. Beach Bash Dance: May 9 and 16, different times throughout both evenings – Come join the party! ROS Volunteers: Beach Bash Dance 2024! (signupgenius.com)
6. COMING SOON! Pancake Breakfast – May 29 @ 8am (with William D. Pratt School)
In need of your police clearance? Click on this link to find out more: Volunteer - Royal Oak School (cbe.ab.ca)
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 – commitment of 2-4 hours per month. Current Treasurer to provide training.
· Casino Chair – This is a 2-year term. ROS is confirmed for a Casino in Oct/Nov/Dec 2024. 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 opportunities!
Interested in joining us? Email rosfundraisingsociety@gmail.com
Have a great weekend!