Thursday May 17, 2018

Art: 
We learned about an inspiring Brazilian Artist today named Romero Britto. We learned his technique and practiced making intentional patterns with contrasting colours in this bright and fun project. 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHXbTTNvzLg











Non - Fiction Fun  
We went on a non-fiction scavenger hunt today. In our non-fiction books we looked for facts, the glossary, table of contents, and different types of text.  


Stampede Pancake Breakfast (May 25) 
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 25th. 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 9am.




Circle of Courage Spotlight
Friday May 25 
Siri & Kenzie

To learn more about the Circle of Courage Spotlight click here.


****Home Reading****
Please return all home reading books promptly so our volunteers can do inventory for the end of the year.  
A note about June 11th Fun Lunch: 
Good morning Royal Oak families, 
For your information.
Due to a zoo field trip, if you have a student in Daniels, Barley (Pereira) or Plaixin’s grade 1 classes, and you’ve ordered fun lunch for June 11th, your order has been cancelled. If the order has been prepaid, you will receive a credit on your hot lunches account.
Thank for your support and understanding,
Elise
Fun Lunch Coordinator

Dear Volunteers,


Royal Oak Volunteer Tea
Friday, June 1st
10:00 AM
Important dates: 
Friday May 18 - PD Day No school for students
Monday May 21 Victoria Day No School 
Friday | May 25 - Stampede Pancake Breakfast - 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Wednesday | May 30 - Sports Day
Tuesday | May 29  AWIC presentations
Friday | June 1 - Volunteer Tea
Tuesday | June 5- Bike to school 
Monday | June 11 - Zoo field trip!!! 

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