ROS Updates Nov. 29, 2024 

Upcoming Dates 

Monday, Dec. 2 Mr. Hutton will be in as acting principal 

Dec. 5 – Movie Night #2  

Week of Dec. 16 – Caroling will alternate between AM and PM so Kindergarten can attend.  Those who do not take part in caroling will have alternate activity in the Learning Commons  

Dec. 20 – Last Day before winter break  

Winter Break – Dec. 21 – Jan 5   

Jan. 6 - Classes Resume  

 

November Conferences  

Thanks to everyone for making the effort to book a conference with your child’s teacher.  As student move through their education journey, it is important that students see the partnership between the adults helping them along the way.  A reminder that your child’s teacher is always your first point of contact.  If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to them and they will do their best to get back to you as soon as possible. https://royaloak.cbe.ab.ca/staff.   

Thanks to parent council for also buying dinner for the teachers on Thursday evening.  

Thanks to Ms. Azam and the parents for hosting the book fair 

 

Thank You 

Dear Royal Oak School, 

Retiring from the CBE comes with mixed emotions because I have enjoyed the last 5 + years at Royal Oak School so very, very much.  Thanks to everyone who surprised me on the back compound with all the love that anyone could handle; so thoughtful and I will always remember that special send off. Thank you to all the parents for your support over my time at ROS and for always being a partner in educating the whole child; I cannot send enough praise your way for all that you have done.  Thanks for the countless hours volunteers have given because it truly makes a difference in the lives of kids and makes many extras possible.  Thanks to the parents on School Council, past and present, who have worked tirelessly to support so many initiatives at the school and thanks for making our school a community hub.  Thanks to all the staff who always put students first while striving to provide the best educational experience they can.  Lastly, I want to thank the students for their endless energy and zest for life.  Their giggles, their smiles, their silly jokes and seeing a child “light up” when they finally get something they have struggled with has made my job truly enjoyable.  I leave with a full heart, many great memories of this amazing school and some great retirement advice from the kids, “get some sleep, go hiking, spend time with family, eat lots of vegetables, go sky diving, pick flowers, go on a vacation, don’t get too much screen time, don’t drink too much coffee and watch a sunset!” 

Many thanks and best wishes to you all as I ride off into the sunset! 

Gord   

Family Home Literacy Support Resources Please see the following link for some literacy support resources that you might use at home. Early Literacy Resources for Families.pdf  

Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Fall/Winter Series 2024/2025 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded and live online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and Recovery Alberta and will explore topics such as Peer Pressure, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens, and navigating Parent-Teen relationships.  ChildandYouthWellBeingFamilyandCaregiverFall20242025.pdf  

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL & FUNDRAISING SOCIETY NEWS – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

THANK YOU MR.HAMBY!!! We have been fortunate as a community to have you as our leader. You show up continuously for our students, have supported School Council’s ideas to bring our community together and have made ROS a safe community to be a part of. We wish you only the best as you take time for your family & yourself in your retirement.  

 

We look forward to welcoming Mr.Hutton (Acting Principal) to our school community in December and working alongside your permanent replacement to show them how AMAZING our Royal Oak School families & students are 

…because Royal Oak really does ROCK! 

Mr.Hamby, we now leave you to soak up all the well deserved lazy mornings & fresh air that you can – you will be missed immensely by your ROS Community! 

Mark Your Calendars! 

  1. Dec 5: “Inside Out 2” Movie Night #2 
  2. These events are run entirely by parent volunteers 
  3. Sign up here to help keep these community events happening: ROS Volunteers: Movie Night 2024 (signupgenius.com) 
  4. **Kids must be accompanied by an adult** 
  5. Tickets are SOLD OUT! Doors open to movie goers at 6pm.  
  6. Concession is available for water and extra snacks – bring cash, debit or credit 
  7. Dec 11: Tim Horton’s Fun Snack – Volunteers needed to sort snack orders into classroom bins! 
  8. Sign up here to help sort/hand out lunches: ROS Volunteers: Fall 2024 Fun Lunch & Snack 
  9. Dec 15: Staff Appreciation Festive Treats Potluck – Share 1 dozen of your favourite winter/festive treat (home made or store bought) with our incredible ROS staff! Drop off Sunday night in either Royal Oak or Rocky Ridge 
  10. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: Winter Treats & Hot Chocolate to Celebrate ROS Staff 
  11. January 13, 2025: Fundraising Society & School Council Meeting (6.30-8.30pm) 
  12. Thank you to everyone who came out in person and virtually to attend this meeting!  

 

Have a great weekend everyone!