Mr. Pereira & Mrs Daniels, Grade 1

Wetlands  Next Tuesday (May 1st), between 1:30pm to 2:30pm , we are planning to visit the Wetlands close to our school to study the needs of plants and animals in our community.  In order to do this activity we need a few volunteers . If you can volunteer on this day, please send a message to Mr. Pereira or sign up at Mrs. Daniels' sign up Genius.. We encourage parents to pack an extra pair of pants and socks in your child's backpack in case they get too dirty or wet . Additionally , please make sure your child is dressed appropriately  to the weather with  rainy boots and jackets. If it is raining or too cold, we might cancel our trip. Alien In-Line Skating Alien in-line skating starts next week.  This is in addition to our regular gym times.  Gym will be help outside so please make sure that your child has clothes suitable for the weather and shoes that are suitable for running for the next three weeks.  Our skating dates and times are as follows:

Celebration of Learning Thank you for all of your support! Through the sales of our Grade 1 art work we were able to raise almost $300. to donate to Kidsport.  We would like to meet a donation goal of $500.  If you would like to purchase another Grade 1 art card, or if you were unable to be at the celebration of learning and would like to purchase a card, please send in your $5.00 donation to your child's teacher and they will send home a beautiful keepsake of their sustainable community art work from Grade 1. These would make perfect Mother's or Father's Day gifts!!  Thank you for your continued support....Lets meet our goal!!  Jump Event Day Hello! Tomorrow is our Jump Event Day! There are a few things we want you to remember for tomorrow:     1) Wear RED in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation     2) Remember to bring in your pledge collection envelope     3) If you have your own skipping rope, please bring it to school. Don't forg

Celebration of Learning April 19 th  from 6-7pm   On Thursday we ask that parents come to the school for 5:45 , doors will open then and we would like the students to head to the gym to get set up and families remain in the gathering space outside the gym.  There will be art, pictures and trifolds explaining the inquiry and art process of our work. Our celebration will start at 6pm with a performance and after the performance the students will show you their work around the gym and gathering space, they will have a passport to use as a reminder to know where to go. Kid Sport will be there in person to collect donations  for our art cards. The will cost $5 and $4 will go directly to Kid Sport and support their programming  for children in need.  They will only be able to accept cash. To learn more about the Celebration of Learning  click here . C ircle of Courage Spotlight April 27  Cohen & Simone To learn more about the Circle of Courag

Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser Our Heart and Stroke Foundation Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser is well on its way. Our kick off assembly last week got students excited to participate. Students are encouraged to continue collecting pledges until Wednesday, April 25th when we will have our Jump Rope for Heart Day event. The Jump Event will run from  1:30-2:30  on the 25th , our entire school will converge in the courtyard to skip, be active and have fun. Students are encouraged to bring their own skipping ropes if they have one to participate in this school wide event. Thank you for your continued support!! Ms Hennick Celebration of Learning As part of our Celebration of Learning, the students have had the opportunity to create a piece of public art that is connected to our work in inquiry with the Artist in Residence Sharon Fortowsky. As a way to give back to the community, the students have decided to sell a postcard of the their collaborative public art piece. T

On Monday, May 14th all of our grade one classes will be walking up to William D. Pratt to watch the play “Willy Wonka” performed by their students. We will leave the school at approximately 9:30am to be ready for the 10:00am performance.  The play will be 75 minutes long.  Once it is completed we will return to Royal Oak School to finish our day. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for this short walk.  A weatherproof jacket and closed toed shoes are recommended. Students will only need to bring their usual snack to school on this day. Inquiry This week in inquiry we have been very busy building our community models so that we are ready for the Celebration of Learning. Ask me about where I am in the building process. We also had our second circle of courage club today. Ask me about how it went. Celebration of Learning April 19 th  from 6-7pm   To learn more about the Celebration of Learning  click here . Note:

Support Humboldt Broncos We are inviting all students and staff to participate in Jersey Day on Thursday, April 12th in support of the families and community members affected by the bus crash in Saskatchewan last the weekend. Please wear any team jersey, Royal Oak Blue or Canada Shirt that is your favourite or important to you and demonstrate your support. Spring fundraiser Just a friendly reminder from the ROS Fundraising Society that our Spring fundraiser is happening now!  We are excited to be offering beautiful patio planters, hanging flower baskets, tomato plants and baskets, as well as, strawberry hanging baskets from Central Alberta Greenhouses! Order forms are due April 18th Cheques can be made payable to: ROS Fundraising Society All orders will be made available for pick-up on May 10th!! Please email  ROSFundraisingSociety@gmail.com , with any questions. Thank you for your continued support! ROS Fundraising Society  Celeb