ROS Updates Sept. 13, 2024
Upcoming Dates
Fri., Sept. 20 – Terry Fox Run with William Pratt School – 11:00
Thurs. Sept. 26 – Meet the teacher drop in 4:00 – 6:15. Surnames A – K from 4:00 – 5:00, L – Z from 5:15 – 6:15 (no school for Kindergarten students only on this day). Please note, these surname groupings are flexible, so if your schedule does not fit your time, please show up during the other surname times. Please be aware that parking will be difficult to find due to the volume of people attending. In addition, William Pratt also has their conferences on the same evening.
Fri. Sept. 27 – CBE non-instruction day – No school for students
Mon. Sept. 30 – No School – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Handicapped Parking Front of School
We have a student who rides on a bus that needs access to the handicapped zone out front of the school near the crosswalk. We would ask that other parents who need handicapped parking please leave this are open and use the handicapped parking stalls in the staff parking lot. Thanks for your help with this.
School Contacts
Please refer to the following link should you need to get in touch with your child’s teacher: https://royaloak.cbe.ab.ca/staff
Please note that teachers’ days are very busy and they cannot take phone calls during the day. The best way to contact them is via email and they will do their best to reply promptly.
Safety Around the School and Student Pick Up Drop Off
I wanted to thank all the parent volunteers who work to keep our kids safe at the beginning and end of each day. Just a reminder to lead by example and follow all the rules of the road. Please be extra careful to watch out for kids who might not be paying attention as they cross the streets.
Please do not block people’s driveways, do not park in crosswalks or J-Walk in the middle of the street.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & FUNDRAISING SOCIETY NEWS – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU ROYAL OAK!
· Great discussions at our first School Council & Fundraising meeting of the year – Thank you to all the parents who came out! Next meeting is Monday, Oct 21 at 6.30pm
o Minutes from each meeting are posted to the school website after each meeting
o Looking for a Co-Secretary to join Carole – email ROSchoolCouncil@gmail.com
· An email went out for Casino volunteers and, Royal Oak, YOU SHOWED UP! The Fundraising Society cannot thank each of you enough. This is a critical fundraiser for supporting Royal Oak School. Call up a friend and let’s fill those last spots waiting for volunteers like you!
o ROS Volunteers: 2024 ROS Casino Volunteers! (signupgenius.com)
· Keep up the GREAT work with demonstrating safe parking and using crosswalks! We recognize that our school streets are busy and protecting our children should ALWAYS come first. School Council would like to share two quick reminders:
o For quick drop offs, use the HUG & GO located at the front of Royal Oak School Pull all the way forward, let your student out and then safely pull back into traffic
o The cul-du-sac at the end of Royal Birch Blvd is for turn arounds only
§ There is no parking in the middle of the street – two tires must be touching the curb to be legally parked
§ Let’s also respect our neighbours by remembering not to block driveways
o Do you have the time to help monitor crosswalks and traffic safety? No police clearance needed. Meet us at the front of the school around 8.15am!
Mark your Calendars!
1) Terry Fox Run – September 20
a. Be part of the team with Ms.Weber to set up, supervise runners, provide stamps at checkpoints. ROS & Pratt Volunteers: Terry Fox Run Volunteers 2024! (signupgenius.com)
2) NEW! Kernels Fun Snack – September 25
a. Help sort (9-10.15am) labeled bags into classroom bins. ROS Volunteers: Fall 2024 Fun Lunch & Snack!! (signupgenius.com)
b. Placing an order? They are due by Sept 20 on Healthy Hunger
3) NEW! Spirit Wear Sale/Resale AND Apple Fundraiser kick off – September 26
a. More information coming soon from the Fundraising Society team
4) NEW! Staff Appreciation Potluck – September 26
a. Want to thank our amazing Royal Oak staff for all their hard work? No police clearance needed to show your support. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: "Meet the Teacher" Potluck - Staff Appreciation!! (signupgenius.com)
b. Rocky Ridge or Royal Oak drop off on Wednesday evening if needed
5) Casino Fundraiser – October 25 & 26, 2024
a. Our last Casino brought in $77,000 for the school. We have almost all 48 volunteers needed to make this event happen – roles are simple and there’s lots of supervision and support available. It’s a unique experience where you get to connect with our ROS community while we raise funds for our amazing school. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: 2024 ROS Casino Volunteers! (signupgenius.com)
6) School Council & Fundraising Society Meeting – Monday, October 21 @ 6.30pm
7) Coming Soon – Subway Fun Lunch (Oct 8), Picture Day (Oct 9)
Interested in volunteering but have questions or don’t know how/what to get involved with? Email Alison at ROSVolunteers@gmail.com
For any in school events (e.g., field trips, Terry Fox Run, helping sort fun lunches/snacks, classroom help, etc), volunteers must be registered annually with Royal Oak School/CBE. You can access the volunteer registration form through your parent account, along with your other annual forms under “Online forms” (Click here: Student and Parent / Legal Guardian Sign In (cbe.ab.ca)). Please reach out to RoyalOak@cbe.ab.ca with questions.