Have a fantastic winter break. I look forward to seeing everyone back on Jan 3rd.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Dec 13
We posted our Noah Problem on IRIS. Take a look at how I showed my counting strategies. Today we started to work on our art pieces to go with our writing "If I were an elf . . ." Ask me about the material we used to create our art piece.
1) Report Cards: went home today. Please sign the envelope and return to school. Thank you.
1) Report Cards: went home today. Please sign the envelope and return to school. Thank you.
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Dec 7
Tomorrow is our trip to ATP. Here are some things to remember:
- please pack an extra snack as students will be eating an early lunch at ATP.
- students will have a second snack upon arrival back at school. If your student receives milk at lunch, their milk will be given to them at second snack.
- Please ensure students are dressed for the weather.
- please pack an extra snack as students will be eating an early lunch at ATP.
- students will have a second snack upon arrival back at school. If your student receives milk at lunch, their milk will be given to them at second snack.
- Please ensure students are dressed for the weather.
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Dec 6
Today we worked on the on the Noah Problem with a partner. We focused on showing and explaining our work, proving our answer and sharing the counting strategies we used. Ask me about the two counting strategies we have been working on. Hint: I need to count the legs while pointing to each leg or I can grab the bigger number and count on.
'Noah watched the animals going into the ark. He was counting the legs of the animals and by noon he got to 12. How many creatures did he see? See if you can find other answers. Try to tell someone how you found out these answers.
1) ATP information letter: was sent home today. If you could please fill it out and return tomorrow that would be great.
Monday, 5 December 2016
Dec 5
1) ATP field trip:
Dear Parents:
We apologize if you were outside in the frigid temperatures at the end of the day today. We were trying to get out the letter to you regarding new information about the ATP Play Slipper. If your son or daughter did not receive a blue letter today about Slipper, attached is the letter.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
December
5, 2016
Dear
Parents:
In
our school community we have had a long history regarding appreciation for the
arts and embracing theatre productions.
Alberta Theatre Projects has come to be a part of that appreciation. With this in mind, we booked seats for all
the students to see the production of Slipper:
A Distinctly Calgarian Cinderella Story some time ago The children of Royal Oak School are booked
to attend Slipper over the next three
days. The script of the play was only
recently completed as it is a world premiere of the production. I just learned
that the play Slipper has some
controversial content that some parents may find do not fit the values of their
family.
We
very much respect family values and would like to ensure that those values are
upheld. Some of the reasons that we booked the play was to focus on
independence as a part of our work with the Circle of Courage and in this play,
Cinderella realizes that she is independent and does not need a prince in order
to be successful. In addition, some of
the techniques of the theatre production used such as British pantodame (a lead
woman that is portrayed by a man) reveal panto in a modern style and updates
pantomime. Also, the older students have
learned in Shakespeare’s time that men played all of the roles on the stage. In regards to Slipper some of the other parents of young children whose schools
have already viewed the play have responded in a positive way. However, we recognize that some parents will
find the some of the content of the controversial. The topics covered in the
play are:
·
Gender Fluidity (switching of gender roles)
·
A man dressed as a woman and a woman dressed as a woman
exchange a kiss
·
A girl who has a crush on a boy and she is disguised as a boy
exchanges a kiss with the boy she has a crush on
We
acknowledge and appreciate parents in our tight knit community have a variety
of views and we would like parents to have transparency and make a decision as
to whether they would like their children to attend the play, Slipper. Any parents who are not in alignment
with their children going to the play will receive a reimbursement of the cost
of the ticket $18.00 from ATP and those parents who have not paid will not be
required to do so.
Our
apologies for any discomfort that this may content have caused you and your
family. Please contact me at (403) 777-6279 if you have any other questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
Lynn
Sparks
Principal
If
you would not like your children to attend, please fill out the section on the
next page and return it to your Son’s or Daughter’s teacher:
My
child will not attend the ATP performance, Slipper:
Student
Name:________________________
Grade:_______________________________
Teacher:______________________________
Parent
Signature:________________________
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Dec 1
Today in Math the students worked on the 'Noah problem.'
The problem said: 'Noah watched the animals going into the ark. He was counting the legs of the animals and by noon he got to 10. How many creatures did he see? See if you can find other answers. Try to tell someone how you found out these answers.
Students worked with a partner to try and problem solve how many animals Noah could have seen. Ask me one way I solved this problem.
1) No School tomorrow
2) Please pay and return form for ATP ASAP. Cash or cheque can be sent to school. Payments are also accepted online.
3) Stephen's Backpacks: We are still in need of items to donate to Stephen's Backpacks. Royal Oak School has committed to filling 100 backpacks for homeless children this holiday season. If you can donate any new items such as hats, mitts, school supplies etc. it would be much appreciated! You can learn more about Stephen's Backpacks here.
The problem said: 'Noah watched the animals going into the ark. He was counting the legs of the animals and by noon he got to 10. How many creatures did he see? See if you can find other answers. Try to tell someone how you found out these answers.
Students worked with a partner to try and problem solve how many animals Noah could have seen. Ask me one way I solved this problem.
1) No School tomorrow
2) Please pay and return form for ATP ASAP. Cash or cheque can be sent to school. Payments are also accepted online.
3) Stephen's Backpacks: We are still in need of items to donate to Stephen's Backpacks. Royal Oak School has committed to filling 100 backpacks for homeless children this holiday season. If you can donate any new items such as hats, mitts, school supplies etc. it would be much appreciated! You can learn more about Stephen's Backpacks here.
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Nov 30
Today our elf Tink was reading to all of the other stuffies in our classroom. We thought that was very kind. However, Tink made a BIG mess of all of our books. We decided it would be a good idea to teach Tink our classroom rules. Some of us also thought that maybe we could talk to Tink after our snack about how she has been behaving.
Ask me which rule I decided to write about.
REMINDERS:
1) ATP form and payment: Please return your form and pay for ATP ASAP. Cash or cheque can be sent to school. Payments are also accepted online.
2) Stephen's Backpacks: We are still in need of items to donate to Stephen's Backpacks. Royal Oak School has committed to filling 100 backpacks for homeless children this holiday season. If you can donate any new items such as hats, mitts, school supplies etc. it would be much appreciated! You can learn more about Stephen's Backpacks here.
3) No school:Friday due to PD Day.
4) Fun lunch: Tomorrow
Ask me which rule I decided to write about.
REMINDERS:
1) ATP form and payment: Please return your form and pay for ATP ASAP. Cash or cheque can be sent to school. Payments are also accepted online.
2) Stephen's Backpacks: We are still in need of items to donate to Stephen's Backpacks. Royal Oak School has committed to filling 100 backpacks for homeless children this holiday season. If you can donate any new items such as hats, mitts, school supplies etc. it would be much appreciated! You can learn more about Stephen's Backpacks here.
3) No school:Friday due to PD Day.
4) Fun lunch: Tomorrow
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Nov 29
Today we read the story 'One in a Snail, Ten is a Crab'. Students began to brain storm animals with 1,2,4,6,8 and 10 legs for an upcoming Math investigation. We thought it was funny in the story when the author said 100 is 10 crabs or..... 100 SNAILS!
1) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is collecting new items for Stephen’s Backpacks. Our goal is to fill 100 backpacks for children this Christmas. Donations of new items such as mittens, hats, socks, small toys, craft things, toothbrushes, books are being accepted. Donations can be sent to school with your child and they will be put under the Christmas tree in the gathering space. Thank you for your support. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
1) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is collecting new items for Stephen’s Backpacks. Our goal is to fill 100 backpacks for children this Christmas. Donations of new items such as mittens, hats, socks, small toys, craft things, toothbrushes, books are being accepted. Donations can be sent to school with your child and they will be put under the Christmas tree in the gathering space. Thank you for your support. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
2) ATP payment/form: If you have not returned the field trip form or paid online for please do so ASAP. Alternatively a cheque can be submitted to school as well.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Nov 28
Today Ms. MacDonald taught us a new Math game. It was called
BRAIN BLAST! Students use "Power of 10 cards" and hold one at a time up to their forehead. The student then asks questions that will lead them to the number on their card. For example. If you're holding up a 5 the student may ask "Is it greater than 1?" etc.
The ten-frame cards can be found online and printed if you would like to play with your child at home. Your child may also enjoy creating their very own "Power of 10" cards too!
Click here for ten-frame cards
1) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is collecting new items for Stephen’s Backpacks. Our goal is to fill 100 backpacks for children this Christmas. Donations of new items such as mittens, hats, socks, small toys, craft things, toothbrushes, books are being accepted. Donations can be sent to school with your child and they will be put under the Christmas tree in the gathering space. Thank you for your support. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
2) ATP volunteer choosen: Today we draw a name for our ATP field trip. A blue volunteer form has been sent home to the parent whose name was drawn.
3) ATP payment: If you have not paid online for the ATP field trip please do so ASAP. Alternatively a cheque can be submitted to school as well.
BRAIN BLAST! Students use "Power of 10 cards" and hold one at a time up to their forehead. The student then asks questions that will lead them to the number on their card. For example. If you're holding up a 5 the student may ask "Is it greater than 1?" etc.
The ten-frame cards can be found online and printed if you would like to play with your child at home. Your child may also enjoy creating their very own "Power of 10" cards too!
Click here for ten-frame cards
1) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is collecting new items for Stephen’s Backpacks. Our goal is to fill 100 backpacks for children this Christmas. Donations of new items such as mittens, hats, socks, small toys, craft things, toothbrushes, books are being accepted. Donations can be sent to school with your child and they will be put under the Christmas tree in the gathering space. Thank you for your support. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
2) ATP volunteer choosen: Today we draw a name for our ATP field trip. A blue volunteer form has been sent home to the parent whose name was drawn.
Thursday, 24 November 2016
Nov 24
Today we had a very special delivery in a locked box. We had to search all over the classroom to find the key. Guess what was inside? Our very own class elf on the shelf. In writing, we wrote about what we should name the elf and decided to name her Tink. Ask me what I thought we should name the elf?
1) Conferences: are tonight and tomorrow morning.
2) No school: on Friday.
1) Conferences: are tonight and tomorrow morning.
2) No school: on Friday.
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Nov 23
Today we had an assembly about resiliency, pride and perseverance. Ask me what resiliency, or being resilient means. This afternoon we had a Circle of Courage meeting for one of our friends in our class. She shared so many cool artifacts with us.
1) Student-led conferences: Thursday and Friday are student-led conferences. Your child is working hard to pick pieces of work and self reflect on their learning. They are also working hard learning how to to share this information with you at conferences. 2 families are booked in a 1/2 hour time slot. One family will meet first with Ms. MacDonald while the other family has their child show them the centers in the hallway. After 15 minutes the second family will be asked to come and conference with Ms. Percival so that the other family can go view the different centers.
1) Student-led conferences: Thursday and Friday are student-led conferences. Your child is working hard to pick pieces of work and self reflect on their learning. They are also working hard learning how to to share this information with you at conferences. 2 families are booked in a 1/2 hour time slot. One family will meet first with Ms. MacDonald while the other family has their child show them the centers in the hallway. After 15 minutes the second family will be asked to come and conference with Ms. Percival so that the other family can go view the different centers.
2) ATP Slipper production: Please complete the Consent and Acknowledgement of Risk form that was sent home today, and return it to your teacher by Tuesday November 29, 2016.
3) Holiday Scholastic order: If you would still like to place an order you now have till Thursday Nov 24. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student.
5) Spirt Wear fundraiser:
Dear Parents, we are excited by the response so far to the Spirit Wear fundraiser. We would like to remind you that we will have samples available for trying during Student Conferences on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Please allow time to visit us at the ROS Fundraising Society table! If you need help with sizing and are not able to attend conferences, please email us to make alternate arrangements! Thank you and Happy Weekend!
Cameo Delisle
Chair
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Nov 22
1) ATP Slipper production:
We are excited to offer all students at Royal Oak School the opportunity to visit the Martha Cohen Theatre to watch "Slipper: A Distinctly Calgarian Cinderella Story." Each grade group will attend the production on different dates, outlined below:
December 6: Grade Two and Three
December 7: Kindergarten (both morning and afternoon students)
December 8: Grade One
Please complete the Consent and Acknowledgement of Risk form that was sent home today, and return it to your teacher by Tuesday November 29, 2016.
We are very much looking forward to sharing this wonderful learning opportunity with your child(ren)!
2) ATP Slipper Production volunteers: If you are able to volunteer during our field trip on Dec 8, 2016 please email me here. Unfortunately, we can only take 1 volunteer from our class. I will draw a name next Monday from all available volunteers.
3) Holiday Scholastic order: If you would still like to place an order you now have till Thursday Nov 24. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student.
4) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
4) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
5) Spirt Wear fundraiser:
Dear Parents, we are excited by the response so far to the Spirit Wear fundraiser. We would like to remind you that we will have samples available for trying during Student Conferences on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Please allow time to visit us at the ROS Fundraising Society table! If you need help with sizing and are not able to attend conferences, please email us to make alternate arrangements! Thank you and Happy Weekend!
Cameo Delisle
Chair
Monday, 21 November 2016
Nov 21
1) ATP Slipper production:
We are excited to offer all students at Royal Oak School the opportunity to visit the Martha Cohen Theatre to watch "Slipper: A Distinctly Calgarian Cinderella Story." Each grade group will attend the production on different dates, outlined below:
December 6: Grade Two and Three
December 7: Kindergarten (both morning and afternoon students)
December 8: Grade One
Please complete the Consent and Acknowledgement of Risk form that was sent home today, and return it to your teacher by Tuesday November 29, 2016.
We are very much looking forward to sharing this wonderful learning opportunity with your child(ren)!
2) ATP Slipper Production volunteers: If you are able to volunteer during our field trip on Dec 8, 2016 please email me here. Unfortunately, we can only take 1 volunteer from our class. I will draw a name next Monday from all available volunteers.
3) Holiday Scholastic order: Last week our November and December Scholastic orders are being sent home. This will be our last order before the holidays. Please return any orders to Ms. MacDonald by Tue Nov 22. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student.
4) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
4) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
5) Spirt Wear fundraiser:
Dear Parents, we are excited by the response so far to the Spirit Wear fundraiser. We would like to remind you that we will have samples available for trying during Student Conferences on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Please allow time to visit us at the ROS Fundraising Society table! If you need help with sizing and are not able to attend conferences, please email us to make alternate arrangements! Thank you and Happy Weekend!
Cameo Delisle
Chair
Friday, 18 November 2016
Nov 18
Today we got to watch the rest of our friends at ROS perform their dance. We also got to perform our dance for the rest of the school. We're really sad that dance is all finished because we learned so much from Keston!
1) Holiday Scholastic order: Yesterday our November and December Scholastic orders are being sent home. This will be our last order before the holidays. Please return any orders to Ms. MacDonald by Tue Nov 22. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student.
2) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
1) Holiday Scholastic order: Yesterday our November and December Scholastic orders are being sent home. This will be our last order before the holidays. Please return any orders to Ms. MacDonald by Tue Nov 22. If you would like to keep any items in this order as a holiday gift for your child please e-mail me here and I can keep the items set aside for you to pick up at the front office instead of having them sent home with the student.
2) Stephen's Backpacks: Royal Oak School is supporting Stephen’s Backpacks this holiday season. The backpacks that we are filling are for children who range in age from infant to grade 4. We are looking for donations of new items that can go inside of a backpack (toques, mitts, puzzles, pyjamas, socks, baby items, ect). These items can be sent to school with your child and they will be placed under the tree in the gathering space. We will begin collecting items in the gathering space beginning on Monday November 14th and will be accepting donations until Friday December 9th.
3) Upcoming Assembly
Royal Oak School parent, Chris Milne, is coming to speak to the students about resiliency on Wednesday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. Students are invited to wear Royal Blue or their ROS T-shirt on this day to celebrate school spirit. Also, parents are welcome to attend.
4) Spirt Wear fundraiser:
Dear Parents, we are excited by the response so far to the Spirit Wear fundraiser. We would like to remind you that we will have samples available for trying during Student Conferences on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Please allow time to visit us at the ROS Fundraising Society table! If you need help with sizing and are not able to attend conferences, please email us to make alternate arrangements! Thank you and Happy Weekend!
Cameo Delisle
Chair
