Sports Day is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Sports Day at Royal Oak School. This year our theme is CANADA! Please wear your CANADA gear or Red and White. Students are asked to come prepared for the weather. Bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle, proper footwear (no flip flops) and a light jacket. We're looking forward to a great afternoon filled with super fun activities and events!

Helen Hennick

Physical Education Specialist, Royal Oak School

Calgary Board of Education

t 403-777-6279 ext 7237

hdhennick@cbe.ab.ca

T.W.A.S. May 21-25th

Last night was our Celebration of Learning!  Here are some of the highlights:
- We had computers set out to show our IMovies about other countries.
- There was a short music concert where there was speakers and musicians (some played xylophones, chimes, and drums).  Two students in our class were the speakers (Jonah and Ava).  Special thanks to Mrs. Mann for all her hard work preparing us for this!
- There was a market where students sold the different things that we made.  The money raised will be donated to the Red Cross.  We will announce how much money we raised next week (but it was A LOT!)  Special thanks to Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Perry, and Ms. Gummer for helping us out!
- We taught our parents how to play some games from the four countries.
- In the Learning Commons there was an Art Gallery.

This morning (Friday) was the Stampede Breakfast.

For next week:
- Please return field trip paperwork and payment
- Wednesday, May 30th afternoon is Sports Day!

Stampede Breakfast

Reminder that tomorrow is the Royal Oak School Stampede Breakfast. Rain or shine, bring your family for some free pancakes and sausage! Pancakes will be served from 7:30am-8:30am and the event will run till 9:00am. Oh and don't forget to wear your Western attire. See ya'll there! 

Heart and Stroke Update

Congratulations Royal Oak students and families, you are amazing! Our totals are in and you have raised $16,514 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! Way to go! Prizes will arrive at our school by the end of the week. Thank you to everyone that contributed to this special cause.

Helen Hennick

Physical Education Specialist, Royal Oak School

Calgary Board of Education

t 403-777-6279 ext 7237

hdhennick@cbe.ab.ca

Volunteer Request

Hi, ROS parents - 

Over the next few weeks, we have a number of fun events planned for our students and families. To facilitate these events, we require a large number of parent volunteers to help. If you are available for any/all of the following opportunities, please email our ROS Volunteer Coordinators (Keri and Niki) at rosvolunteers@gmail.com. 

1. Lunch Supervision - Tuesday, May 22nd - 11:45a to 1p - We need 4 more volunteers to help with supervising the students while the staff is taking a group photo. 

2. Pancake Breakfast - Friday, May 25th - 7a to 9:15a - We need 6 more volunteers to help serve pancakes, sausages and pour syrup! 

3. Sports Day - Wednesday, May 30th - 12p until the end of the school day - This is a fun afternoon at ROS! All students will participate in various events in and around the school. We require 25+ volunteers to help manage a station. Volunteers will also be cutting watermelon before the event begins. 

4. Bike to School Day - Tuesday, June 5th - *Two Shifts - 8:20a and 3:30p - Students and parents are encourage to ride their bikes to school this day. We need a minimum of 10 volunteers for a morning shift and another 10 for the afternoon shift to tag, sort and store bikes. Volunteers will also be cutting oranges as a treat for the students.

5. Year End BBQ - Tuesday, June 26th - 10:30a to 1:30p - To wrap up the school year, we are having a BBQ on the second last day of school. If you have a child in Grade 1 or 2, we need 20 volunteers to help with this event. (Participating Kindergarten parents will be eating with their children and Grade 3 parents will be attending the Farewell this day.)

Thanks in advance for your willingness to help with these events! If you have any questions, please email ROSvolunteers@gmail.com. 

Keri & Niki 

Volunteer Coordinators

ROS School Council 

Stampede Breakfast

Royal Oak School Pancake Breakfast!

We are excited that the Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Breakfast Committee will be hosting a FREE Stampede Pancake Breakfast for our entire school community on Friday May 25^th. This event will begin at 7:30am and pancakes will be served until approximately 8:30 am. Families are encouraged to come early to enjoy this free event and stay to socialize till approximately 9:00 am.

Families are invited to bring a blanket or camping chair to sit on as they enjoy a breakfast picnic on the compound and/or hill area. In the event of rain families will be invited inside the gym.

All families are encouraged to wear their best western attire to show their Stampede spirit!

T.W.A.S.

Today was "Dress as your favourite literary character."  In our class we had everything from Peter Pan to Pete the Cat, to a Scientist, to Alice in Wonderland and more!

We've been working really hard to get ready for our Celebration of Learning.  Next week we are exciting I-Movies with our stories.

Important for Next Week:
InLine Skating - Tuesday and Thursday from 9:20-10:05
Wednesday - Willy Wonka Play at WD Pratt
No school Friday, May 18th or Monday, May 21st

T.W.A.S. April 30-May 4

T.W.A.S. April 3-May 4

With our buddies, we planted 4 different seeds in a transparent plastic cup so that we can see the seed grow.

We’ve invented a new subject: MARTH!  It is a little bit of art and a little bit of math.  We used a piece of grid paper to make an Inca design, which comes from Peru.  Our design has to be symmetrical.  Then, using oil pastels, we will fill in our design and calculate the perimeter of each colour.

We have begun skating with Alien In-Line!  This year there are mats in the middle so that students can learn balance on a softer surface.  If you’d like to volunteer, we could still use people on May 8^th.  We’ve also done cup-stacking in gym (and the rumour is that our class holds some sort of record!)

In Language Arts, we wrote a Rock Poem, trying to use lots of description and give our rock a personality.  We also used similes and metaphors.

And now, our class is rushing to a presentation about Peru!

Next Week is Children's Literature Week!

Monday, May 7 – Jack and the Beanstalk and buddy activity at William D. Pratt in the morning.  Evening Open House of incoming Pratt students for families

Tuesday – In-line Skating 9:20-10:10 (volunteer needed)

Wednesday – Volunteers Needed from 10:45-12:00 for in-class activity

Thursday – Volunteers needed from 9:00-10:15 for in-class activity

Friday – Dress like your favourite book character

"What Creates Happiness" brainstorm.

The Rock Collection!

Message from William D. Pratt

Dear Grade 3 Students and Parents,

We want to welcome you to William D. Pratt School next year! 

In preparation for your move to Pratt, we would like to invite you and your parents to our Open House on Monday, May 7 from 6:30-8:00 pm. The open house will allow you to tour the school, meet some of the teachers and ask any questions you may have about your new school.

In addition, all students entering grade 4 are invited on Monday, May 7 from 9:15-11:45 am to come see a performance from Calgary Opera and explore what it is like to be in grade 4 at William D. Pratt. At this time you will meet some of the grade 4 teachers and have an opportunity to ask specific questions to students who are currently in grade 4. Students at Royal Oak School will be walking over with their teachers to attend this event.

I am sure this can be a scary time, if at any time you have any questions, please feel free to email me at any time.

Again, we are very excited to have your join our Mavericks next year and we hope you can make the open house.

Ms. Parker- Student Services/Grade 4 Learning Leader

smparker@cbe.ab.ca

Lesley Scullion

Assistant Principal William D. Pratt School

Calgary Board of Education | www.cbe.ab.ca

t | 403-817-3520

Hats On for Mental Health

Tomorrow is "Hats On for Mental Health" day.  Students are encouraged to wear a hat to support positive mental health!