Important Dates:
· June 2, 2026: Fun Lunch - Subway
· June 3, 2026: School Council Meeting at 6:30pm
· June 5, 2026: Sports Day 10:30-12:00
· June 12, 2026: Volunteer Appreciation Tea 11:15-12:30
· June 19, 2026: Wonder Hour #6 11:15-12:15
· June 23, 2026: Whole School Year End Assembly
· June 24, 2026: Grade 4 Farewell 10:45-11:45am
· June 25, 2026: Report Cards Viewable Online
· June 25, 2026: School Council Year End Carnival 5:30-8:00pm
· June 26, 2026: Last Day of School 12:39pm dismissal
Dear Royal Oak School Families,
Our Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on May 28th was a fantastic success! It was incredible to see so many of our students choosing active ways to travel to school—whether walking, biking, scootering, or rolling. The energy and enthusiasm brought a wonderful sense of community while also supporting healthy, active living and helping to reduce traffic around the school. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of our volunteers and Mrs.Weber who generously gave their time and support to make this event run so seamlessly.
Bike Safety Reminder for Our School Community: As the weather warms up, many of our students are choosing to walk or bike to school. We are excited to see students staying active. During our recent Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, we also noticed that as a community we need to revisit important bike laws and safety expectations. Safety must always come first, so please take a moment to review these important bike safety reminders and local expectations with your child.
· Wear a Helmet — Every Ride: Wearing a properly fitted helmet is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious head injuries. Helmets are required for young riders and strongly recommended for all cyclists. Please ensure your child’s helmet fits snugly and is fastened before heading out.
· Walk Bikes on School-Sidewalk Areas: For everyone’s safety, students must dismount and walk their bikes on sidewalks and pathways leading directly to the school grounds. These areas can be busy with pedestrians, and walking bikes helps prevent collisions.
· Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way: Bicycles must yield to pedestrians at all times. Students should be reminded to slow down, be alert, and give space to those walking, especially in crowded areas around the school.
· Walk Bikes Across Crosswalks: When crossing the street at a crosswalk, students should dismount and walk their bikes across. This ensures better visibility and helps drivers anticipate movement safely.
· Let’s Work Together: By following these guidelines, we can help keep all members of our school community safe. Parents and guardians, please reinforce these habits at home. Safe routes and respectful riding make a big difference. Thank you for helping us promote a safe and healthy school environment. Please also refer to the City of Calgary bike safety and bylaws link.
Sports Day is coming next week! We’re excited to celebrate our annual Sports Day on Friday, June 5th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM—a special event our students look forward to all year! It’s always a highlight of the school calendar, filled with fun, teamwork, laughter, and school spirit. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for beautiful weather so everyone can fully enjoy the day outdoors! To make this event a success, we rely on the support of our amazing parent community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the day to life—whether it’s assisting with setup, running activity stations, helping with take-down, or distributing treats to students afterward. Your time and energy truly make a difference in creating a memorable experience for our students. We can’t do it without you! Please consider volunteering for this fun and rewarding event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FA9AE2CA5F94-63801524-sports#/
Jump Rope for Heart: Students will participate in our annual Jump Rope for Heart Day on Thursday, June 11th. Leading up to the event we will learn about healthy habits, the importance of movement and ways we can stay fit for life. On Jump Day there will be different skipping centers, activities and challenges set up in the gym and on the compound for them to move through and have fun. We are not asking families to fundraise for this event, but if this cause is important to you then please feel free to donate at the link below. https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/119143
Yellow School Bus Registration Deadline is June 14: Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Registration must be received by the deadline to ensure students are added to routes for the first day of classes next year. Learn more about service levels and proposed fees. The deadline is June 14, 2026.
Grade 4 Year End Farewell- Save the Date: If you are the parent of a grade 4 student, please mark your calendars as we will be holding a Grade 4 Farewell Assembly on Wednesday, June 24th at 10:45 –11:45am.We will be able to welcome two family members per grade 4 student to attend this event.
Library Book Returns: With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we need to make sure that our library books are returned and accounted for. Please take some time to look around the house and return any overdue books that belong to the school. All library books will need to be returned by June 11, 2026.
School Instagram Account: Follow us on our Instagram account, royaloakschoolcbe to find out more about the amazing things happening at Royal Oak School.
Sincerely,
Michelle Ryskamp & Nadine Duque
Principal & Assistant Principal, Royal Oak School