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Ruth King Elementary School November 14th to 18th, 2022

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

This Week:

 

Monday – Nov 14th

·        Lunch Program –  Penne Bolognaise and mandarin orange

·        Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
Tuesday – Nov 15th

·        Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich, banana bread

·        Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered.  This is a PAC fundraiser.

·        Girls Handball @ John Stubbs 3:00pm
Wednesday – Nov 16th  

·        Lunch Program –  Butter Chicken and rice, banana

·        Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am)

·        Rock Your Mocs Day – see the history about this day below.

Thursday – Nov 17th ·        Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple
Friday – Nov 18th

·        TWIN Day – find someone and plan to dress the same as each other.

·        Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar

·        Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

 

History of Rock Your Mocs

Indigenous people from coast to coast to coast are rocking their moccasins at school, at the office and in communities this week amid a worldwide campaign to promote cultural pride.

 

Rock Your Mocs was started in 2011 by Jessica Jaylyn Atsye of Laguna Pueblo, N.M., and beginning in 2013 has been organized by event producer Melissa Sanchez as a worldwide movement every Nov. 15.  Schools can choose any day during the week to have their day.

Atsye was just 19 when she started a Facebook event for her friends to wear moccasins. It went viral, and has grown each year.  She said “Rock Your Mocs is about unifying Indigenous Peoples globally through social media, promoting cultural pride, and showcasing the diversity of nations.

It paves the road for younger generations not to be ashamed of where they come from, balancing how modern society is and our traditional and cultural ways of living.”

How to join in

  • Wear your moccasins if you have them
  • Take a photo, video or story and upload to social media using the hashtag #RockYourMocs
  • Click on the hashtags to see what’s happening worldwide

Coming Up:

November

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 22,29) – 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)

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)

19th – Jan.2nd 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

Ms. O’Neal is a grade 1/2 teacher at Ruth King, and has been at our school for two years. She taught Kindergarten last year. Before she came to Ruth King, Ms. O’Neal worked at Happy Valley Elementary. Her favourite part of Ruth King is the amazing garden with fresh vegetables, the great kids and the awesome staff members.

When she is not working, Ms. O’Neal likes to go hiking on the Juan de Fuca Trail or one of the other cool trails in the area. She also likes to read, but she does not have one particular favourite book.

By Kendra Meyer – grade 5