Mark Your Calendars:
Nov. 10, 2026: Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:45am, MLA visit at 1:30pm
Nov. 11-15, 2026: Fall Break
Nov. 17-19, 24-27, 2026: Artist in Residency - Storyteller Jeff Stockton
Nov. 19, 2026: School Conference Bookings open to parents in PowerSchool at 5:00pm
Nov. 26 & 27, 2026: School Conferences (Thurs. 4:00-8:00pm & Fri. 8:00-1:00)
Nov. 26 & 27, 2026: Scholastic Book Fair
Nov. 30, 2026: School Lockdown Drill @ 9:15am
Dec. 1-2, 9-10, 2026: Artist in Residency with Storyteller Jeff Stockton – continues
Dec. 1-2, 2026: School Council / Fundraising Society – Casino - Volunteers Still Needed!!!
Dec. 10, 2026: Residency Wrap-up: Story Telling Family Evening 5:30-8:00pm (more information to follow)
Dec. 11, 2026: Wonder Hour #1 @ 11:15-12:15
Dec. 19, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027: Winter Break
Dear Royal Oak School Families,
As we move into the second week of November, it is hard to believe how quickly the school year is progressing. With more than two months of learning behind us, students have settled into classroom routines, built meaningful friendships, and continue to make important progress in their learning. We are grateful to our families and staff for the many ways you contribute to our vibrant school community each day.
Fall Break Reminder: There will be no school for students from Wednesday, November 11th through Sunday, November 15th. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, November 16th, 2026, refreshed and ready for the exciting learning still to come this school year. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and enjoyable Fall Break.
Remembrance Day: This week, we commemorate Remembrance Day during our school assembly on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 am. At this solemn event, we stop to remember the sacrifices of the past and honour those who fought for our country so that we have a brighter future. Due to the limited seating capacity in our gym, this event will only be for students and staff.
Please Label Your Child's Clothing: With colder weather comes more jackets, hoodies, hats, mittens, and boots. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on all clothing and personal belongings. When items end up in our Lost & Found, having a name on them makes it much easier for us to return them to their owners. Our Lost & Found fills up quickly, and we have limited space to store missing items for extended periods. A quick reminder: Labeling your child's belongings is one of the easiest ways to help prevent lost items.
Morning Safety | Keeping Our School Community Safe: November has arrived, bringing shorter days and darker mornings. As Alberta transitions to year-round daylight-saving time, sunrise will occur later in the morning, making it especially important that everyone takes extra care when travelling to and from school. Student safety is always a priority at Royal Oak School. We ask families to review safe travel practices with their children, including using designated crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing, and ensuring they make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street. Families may also wish to consider adding reflective strips or tags to their child's backpack or jacket to make them more visible to drivers during darker mornings.
Remember that playground zones remain in effect beginning at 7:30 a.m. This time change will be a new experience for many of us, and we appreciate your partnership in helping keep all students safe as they arrive at and depart from school each day. Thank you for your attention and support in making student safety a shared responsibility. Parents, please remember to:
- Slow down when driving near the school
- Use designated crosswalks
- Follow all posted traffic signs
- Avoid making U-turns
- Do not jaywalk
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 & Todd Faunt
Principal & Acting Assistant Principal, Royal Oak School
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ROS Council Corner
1. FUN Lunch Nov 17 (Subway) - Order by Nov 12 via healthyhunger.ca
2. Dec 1 & 2 @ Cowboys Casino: Our school casino is one of our biggest fundraising opportunities. You do not need volunteer clearance, no casino experience, and anyone 18+ (even if they are not part of the ROS community) can volunteer.
Volunteer for a shift HERE
3. Free Community Skate Event (hosted by RRROCA) Dec 19 and Jan 9, 11:00-3:00 Try on a pair of skates for free and enjoy some time skating together at the outdoor rink in Royal Oak. Hot chocolate included. Volunteers needed!
4. Current Volunteer Opportunities:
· Fun Lunch/Snack Helpers: Sign up HERE
· Cowboys Casino Fundraiser: Sign up HERE
· Free Community Skate Event (RRROCA)- Sign up for a shift HERE
· Events Committee (Parent Council) Be a part of the planning and execution at various school events. Email roschoolcouncil@gmail.com
· Secretary Position (Parent Council) Are you detail-oriented, well organized, and can type considerably well? We need you.
Email roschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Volunteer of the Month:
Congratulations to our October Volunteer of the Month, Nazia A! Nazia has a daughter in Grade 4 and has volunteered this year at the Terry Fox Run and Fun Lunches/Snacks! Nazia says “I love the warm, welcoming and inclusive school community at ROS, where families support one another. My daughter has made meaningful friendships, and feels a sense of belonging. I truly appreciate the hard work the school council puts in to make events enjoyable for children.” Thank you Nazia for contributing to our school community!