Mark Your Calendars:
- Mar. 21-30, 2025: Spring Break
- Mar. 31, 2025: Back to School
- Apr. 1, 2025: Gr. 3 Fieldtrip to Telus Spark (James, Kaur & Plaxin)
- Apr. 3, 2-25: Fun Snack
- Apr. 4, 2025: Wonder Hour #3
- Apr. 10, 2025: Gr. 3 Fieldtrip to Telus Spark (Daniels, Libbey, Ryou) & Rescheduled Lockdown Drill
- Apr. 14, 2025: 6:30 School Council Meeting
- Apr. 15, 2025: Group Class Picture Day
- Apr. 18, 2025: No School – Good Friday
- Apr. 21, 2025: No School for Students – System Professional Learning Day
- Apr. 24, 2025: International Design Day – more information to come
- May 5-9, 2025: Mental Health Week – more information to come
Dear Royal Oak School Families,
As we approach spring break, I find myself reflecting on the past eight weeks — it’s hard to believe that time has flown by so quickly! I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the warm and kind welcome I have received from all of you. It has been a wonderful start to my leadership journey here at Royal Oak School, and I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing school community.
A special thank you to our School Council for their hard work in organizing the fantastic Literacy Month events. Your efforts have made this month truly special for our students, and we appreciate your dedication to promoting literacy and learning within our school.
I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all the families who took the time to connect with our teachers during the recent school conferences. Your engagement in celebrating student growth and discussing next steps in learning makes a significant impact, and we truly appreciate your partnership in supporting your child's education.
To our families who celebrate, I would like to extend my warmest wishes for a joyful and blessed Ramadan and Eid Mubarak! May these special occasions bring you peace, happiness, and may they be filled with love and joy.
Enjoy your well-deserved break, stay safe, and I look forward to seeing everyone back after the holiday on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Warm regards,
Michelle Ryskamp
Principal
Royal Oak School
School Planning Parent Engagement: We would like to thank the families who joined us at the March School Council Meeting where we shared the goals of the school development plan. Our School Development Plan goals are focused on literacy, numeracy and well-being. For more details, the complete Royal Oak School development plan can be found here. During that same presentation, administration shared how the school budget was allocated for the current school year and explained the approved school fees. More information can be found here. Your feedback regarding the School Development Plan, budget and fees is important to us. The feedback will assist us in planning for the upcoming school year. The survey will remain open until March 31, 2025. You can access the survey using this survey link.
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SCHOOL COUNCIL & FUNDRAISING SOCIETY NEWS – EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Read-a-Thon and donated or sponsored a student! It’s not too late to donate – donations can be made online up until March 31 at Royal Oak School Read-a-Thon 2025 - Royal Oak School Council. Individual and class prize winners will be announced after spring break.
- Book Drive Collection extended to April 1! Please donate any new or gently used children’s books and puzzles by bringing them to the office or sending them with your child. These will be available for purchase at a TBD later date with proceeds going directly back into Royal Oak School.
- Traffic Safety Week Returns – March 31 to April 11! The safety of our students before and after school continues to be a major concern for ROS families. We are looking for a few volunteers to help with afterschool parking and crosswalk safety education. Sign up for one day or every day! Every little bit helps our community become safer: ROS Volunteers: Spring Traffic Safety Week
- Our Volunteer of the Month for February is…Alison D! Alison is a Kinder and Grade 3 parent who looks forward to being more involved at ROS now that both her kiddos are in school. We are so fortunate to have her positive and contagious energy in our community. Alison, thank you for making ROS a great place to be!
- Don’t miss out on this fabulous Pedalheads offer for ROS families – use code ROYOAK25 for $25 off Spring and Summer bike lessons AND Pedalheads will donate $25 back to ROS. Click here to sign up: Summer Camp Calgary, Edmonton, & Alberta | Pedalheads Bike Camp
Mark Your Calendars!
- April 3: Fun Snack! Volunteers needed for sorting snack orders into classroom bins – Sign up will be updated as Vendors are announced. ROS Volunteers: Spring 2025 Fun Lunch & Snack
- April 4: Staff Appreciation Potluck! It’s that time to shower our ROS team with some food love! Drop off will be at the front doors between 11.45am-12.30pm or in Royal Oak and Rocky Ridge on April 3. Check out the sign up for more information: ROS Volunteers: April "Shower our Staff with Love" Potluck
- April 14: School Council & Fundraising Society Meeting @ 6.30pm. Click over to the School Council - Royal Oak School page to check out the minutes and future agendas (when posted).
- April 15: Class Photo Day! Throughout the school day, volunteers are needed to bring classrooms down to the gym and assist students with lining up according to height. Sign up here: ROS Volunteers: Class Photo Day 2025