Ruth King Elementary School October 31st to November , 2022

October 31, 2022 in School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy Sunday Everyone! Tomorrow is Halloween. Please remember to follow the rules for costumes if your child is dressing up for Halloween. I have attached the district letter that was sent out a couple weeks ago. Thank you to the PAC for organizing such a fabulous Halloween Dance. I have not seen so many happy kids. Thank you to all the families who participated and helped organize and clean up. Very much appreciated!!

This Week:

*Monday – Oct 31^st*	· Monday Morning Assembly 9:00am · Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser · Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event) · Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange
*Tuesday – Nov 1^st*	· Lunch Program – Taco Salad with chicken, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser.
*Wednesday – Nov 2^nd*	· Lunch Program – Meatball sub, banana
*Thursday – Nov 3^rd*	· Lunch Program – Cucumber Cream Cheese Bagel, Red apple
*Friday – Nov 4^th*	· Lunch Program –Turkey and swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square

Coming Up:

November

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 1,8,15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser

8 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)

8 School Photo Retake Day

8 Indigenous Remembrance Day

10 Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am

11 Remembrance Day – No School

12 Ruth King Craft Fair – PAC fundraiser

14 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

16 Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am)

18 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

22 Board Meeting – 7:00pm

24 Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences

25 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

28 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

28 – Dec2 First Term Reports will be sent out during this period

December

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (December 6,13 ) – PAC fundraiser

6 Lock Down Drill (Tues 1:00pm)

9 Whitespot – PAC sponsored

12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

13 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)

9&12 Christmas Store – in the gym

13 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

16 Santa’s Pancake Breakfast – Whole School

16 PJ Day (last day before Winter break)

19^th – Jan.2^nd Winter Vacation Break

Reminders:

Please do not park in the staff parking lot or spaces on Matson Road when dropping off your children. There are very limited spaces and if you are parked in the spaces, the Ruth King staff will have no spaces to park.
Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well. We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick. We are trying to keep everyone safe. Please follow these guidelines.
Please remind your child not to bring toys (including Pokemon cards) or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher. Electronics should also stay at home as well. Thank you for your continued help with this policy.
If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please. No need to call or email the office.

ON THE PLAYGROUND:

1. Please do not bring your dog on the school grounds.

2. Make a meeting spot for you and your child after school so that you can locate each other. If all else fails, come to the office please.

3. Bikes and scooters, or anything with wheels need to be walked on the playground please.

Staff Spotlight

Today, we would like to introduce Ms. Finnie, who is the new vice-principal and Grade 1 teacher at Ruth King. Ms. Finnie came to Ruth King in September 2022. Before she came to our school, Ms. Finnie was a teacher and principal in Haida Gwaii in Northern British Columbia. Her favorite part about working at Ruth King is her connection to the kids, the families and the community.

When she is not working at school, Ms. Finnie likes to spend time with her family, be active and ride her bike on the Galloping Goose. Her favorite book is Anne of Green Gables and The Hatchet.

Written by Jiana Vaghasiya (Grade 5)