Fall Fair Tonight*** Thursday September 28, 2017

Today we discussed what Orange shirt day is, and why it is important. We spoke about kindness and acceptance and what that looks like in pictures and words. Students may have great questions for you to start a discussion. See this website for more information on what we discussed in school today. http://www.orangeshirtday.org/uploads/7/9/8/7/79871818/about_orange_shirt_day.pdf
We encourage students to wear orange tomorrow to show their support.


Tonight  - Fall Fair- Everyone Welcome



Friday Sept. 29 - TOMORROW - Wear Orange!

Friday is Orange Shirt Day! Please wear orange in support of our Residential School survivors and victims. We will be talking about Phyllis' story and talking about how we can show kindness and empathy towards others. Please see this website for more info. http://www.orangeshirtday.org/uploads/7/9/8/7/79871818/about_orange_shirt_day.pdf

Ms. Barley's class will also be walking to the Wetlands from 9:30-10:30 on Friday. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately with comfortable shoes. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Ms. Barley!

Next Tuesday –Terry Fox Run! Wear your Royal Oak Blue!
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Royal Oak School and William D. Pratt School will be participating in the Terry Fox Run.  Students will gather on the field between the two schools to take part in the annual 30-minute run, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30am.  Students attending afternoon Kindergarten are welcome to attend, if they are accompanied by a supervising adult.
On this day please ensure that your child is appropriately dressed for the weather (including running shoes).  If the weather is poor, students will walk inside the school during their PE class time.
If you can, we are asking that each child bring in a “Toonie for Terry” for the Terry Fox Foundation during the week of September 26 - October 3rd. This foundation helps support ongoing Cancer research. 
All parents/guardians who are interested in joining their child/children in this event are more than welcome.
We do require a fair number of volunteers for this event to ensure its success.  If you have security clearance and if you are able to volunteer during the run time, kindly contact our school Volunteer Coordinator at rosvolunteers@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Terry Fox Run Committee



Important dates
Friday Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt day (wear orange to school)
Tuesday Oct. 3 – Terry Fox Run (Bring a $2) 10:30am
Monday Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL

Thursday Oct. 12 – Picture Day

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