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Before sending your child to school remember to review the

Daily Health Check: 

Daily Health Check
1. Symptoms of Illness* Does your child have any of the following symptoms? CIRCLE ONE
Fever YES NO
Chills YES NO
Cough or worsening of chronic cough YES NO
Shortness of breath YES NO
Sore throat YES NO
Runny nose / stuffy nose YES NO
Loss of sense of smell or taste YES NO
Headache YES NO
Fatigue YES NO
Diarrhea YES NO
Loss of appetite YES NO
Nausea or vomiting YES NO
Muscle aches YES NO
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) YES NO
Dizziness, confusion YES NO
Abdominal pain YES NO
Skin rashes or discolouration of fingers or toes YES NO
2. International Travel Have you or anyone in your household returned from travel outside Canada in the last 14 days? YES NO
3. Confirmed Contact Are you or is anyone in your household a confirmed contact of a person confirmed to have COVID-19? YES NO

 

 
 

Dear Parents/Guardians of 2020/2021 Kindergarten Students,

We are very pleased to welcome you and your child to Ruth King Elementary School.  It was fantastic to see so many students and parents at our “Welcome to Kindergarten” in June.  We are looking forward to a fantastic year even though we have some very strict Health & Safety Guidelines in which to follow.

The Ruth King Kindergarten teachers, Ms. Morris, Ms. Gronow, and Ms. Hjermstad are very excited to see you on Thursday, September 10th for 1 one hour and 15 minutes to welcome you back and run through the health & safety procedures.

  • Session #1 – 8:30am to 9:45am – attend if your child’s last name starts with A to K
  • Session #2 –  10:30am to 11:45am – attend if your child’s last name starts with L to Z

Gradual Entry to Kindergarten

Monday, Sept 14th

8:30am – 11:55pm – students with last names A to K

12:40pm – 2:23pm – students with last names L to Z

Tuesday, Sept 15th

8:30am – 11:55pm – students with last names L to Z

12:40pm – 2:23pm – students with last names A to K

Wednesday, Sept 16th

8:30am – 2:23am – all students attend

We look forward to seeing you!

 
 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for making an important choice for your child’s learning – we know it was not easy. We want to provide you with a bit of information and timeline about Remote Learning in SD62.

As Remote Learning is a new way of learning in our school and district, we are still assessing how many families will be taking advantage of this option. We do know that Remote Learning for your child(ren) will not begin at the same time as it will for students attending in-class. The district is busy hiring teachers to fill the Remote Learning positions. From there, the teacher will connect with families and plan for instruction. All of this will take some time.

Schedule and Subjects

Schedules and content will look different for students in Remote Learning. Teachers will focus largely on Language Arts and Math. Depending on the number of students assigned to a teacher and the depth of content, the teacher may be able to expand into other subjects and areas of instruction at a later date. While there will be some direct instruction from the Remote Learning teacher, it is important for parents/guardians to understand that they will need to provide support for their child(ren) outside of direct instruction time.

At this point, Remote Learning for families is set to begin on September 21 at the earliest

You may be thinking that your child should start school now and that if they begin later, they will fall behind. Not to worry, teachers will catch them up nicely. Your child(ren) will not fall behind in their learning.

Please enjoy a few more days of summer break and continue to watch for important communication from us involving Remote Learning for your child.

Transitioning Back to the Classroom

Once you feel your child is ready to go back into the classroom, you are welcome to contact your child’s principal. Children can join their class in school at the following times:

  • Anytime in September
  • Thursday, November 12 (after Remembrance Day)
  • Monday, January 4 (after Winter Break)
  • Monday, March 29 (after Spring Break)
 
 

Hello Parents/Guardians,

Welcome Back!  I am happy to finally be sending this email as I am sure you have all been patiently waiting to hear from me as to what is happening with the Return to School at Ruth King.

Option #1:  In-Class Students 

Thursday, September 10th will be your child’s first day of school and we are so excited to see everyone again and meet our new students.  This day will be our Health & Safety Orientation to go over all of our new procedures due to Covid-19.  All students who have opted for the in-class instruction are invited to attend for 1 hour and 15 minutes.  We are staggering the day so that we do not have everyone here at the same time for the orientation.

            Here is the schedule for Thursday, September 10th

  • Session #1  – 8:30am to 9:45am – attend if your child’s last name starts with A to K
  • Session #2  –  10:30am to 11:45am – attend if your child’s last name starts with L to Z

Tuesday, September 14th

All in-class students will attend from 8:30am to 2:23pm

 

NOTE:  Kindergarten Student Gradual Entry Schedule will be sent in a separate email.

 

Option #2: Gradual Return/ Remote Learning Students

We are working on plans for these students and anticipate that this learning will start around September 21st. Students choosing remote learning will be with a different teacher on-line and may come back to in-class instruction during the natural breaks (ie. Christmas, Spring Break) within the school year or in consultation with the Principal.

IMPORTANT:   Return to School Survey

We have not heard from 75 families on the survey as to what your plans are.  At this point, please email me with your child’s full name and choice so that we can plan accordingly.  The three choices are:

  • In-class instruction
  • Gradual return to in-class instruction/ Remote Learning
  • Homeschool (which means you will be removed from the Ruth King School registration)

Procedure for drop off and pick up of students at Ruth King:

  • All students should be dropped off on Matson Road and then walk across the field.
  • Look for the Division # which is painted on the pavement followed by a line up of painted white hearts. (Teachers will be emailing you on Tuesday, September 8thto let you know which division your child is in and who their teacher will be.)
  • Parents are asked not to enter our building at this time.You may be on the field as long as you are social distancing from other people.  We are lucky to have such a large field.
  • If you are late for school, please come to the front door.An adult will be there until 9:00am to let you in as the door will remain locked throughout the day.   If you arrive later than 9:00am, please call the school office at 250-478-8368 and we will let you in.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

 

 
 
  • Report Card Pick up for On Line Learners will take place on Wednesday, June 24th from 8:30am to 6:00pm.  We will be handing out report cards at the front of the school.   In class learners will receive their report cards on Thursday, June 25th at the end of the day.
  • Reminder: if you borrowed a Chromebook for online learning, please return it when picking up your report card on Wednesday. If this is not possible, please give the school a call to arrange a time this week. (Ruth King 250-478-8368)
  • The After School Program will only run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week as Thursday will be a cleaning day and Friday there is no school.
 
 

 

 

The district calendars have been posted on the Ruth King website under the “About” top tab and then choose the “Calender” tab.

 
 

 

Dear Families,                                                                                                                                                       Monday, June 15, 2020

Welcome to Ruth King Elementary School. For some of you this may be the first time your child is entering the public-school system, but for others this may be your second or third time. “Welcome to Kindergarten” is always an exciting event for me and for the Kindergarten teachers. We cannot wait to meet you and your child. This coming year there are three Kindergarten teachers, Ms. J. Morris, Mrs. K. Gronow, and Mrs. S. Hjermstad.

As you are all well aware, this year has been extremely challenging with the recent COVID pandemic. Despite these challenging times, the staff at Ruth King have been working hard to figure out how to plan an event which will not only introduce you and your child to the staff, but will give you a package of resources to use over the summer. Unfortunately at this time, parents are not allowed into our buildings and therefore we have planned an outdoor drop in event. We have taken many safety precautions to ensure the staff’s safety as well as your family’s safety. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Please see the attached Safety Protocol for Parents.

The Outdoor Event will take place on Monday, June 22nd . We invite you to sign up for one of the following times on our google document. Please fill in your child’s name on the document. Times available are: (9:00 – 9:45am; 10:00 – 10:45am; 11:00 – 11:45am; 1:00 – 1:45pm; 2:00 – 2:45pm)

Here is the link to the google document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jWgMmX_0UDJUP0ZM9siVlf870bDC6FFEIlBT4h08N4/edit?usp=sharing

The Kindergarten teachers have also put together a presentation for you to watch with your child.

Link to slides presentation on “Welcome to Kindergarten” presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Nzhgs4TggnAf9fzKHV9zIkb305POuMfJDP2Qc3H11pQ/edit?usp=sharing

We would normally have parents fill this questionnaire out at the “Welcome to Kindergarten” event, but have decided to send it out so that you can fill it out ahead of time. Here is the digital version of our Kindergarten Student Questionnaire:

https://forms.gle/ns5iLwJfCxwseQbz7

In case you are wondering what it looks like inside the school. Ms. Walker (VP) and I have made a video that shows what it looks like inside the building during COVID. Please have a look if you are curious.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E8jqAWUQiIQ7g2lGRteFM_zm-8dYR674/view?usp=sharing

I am looking forward to meeting everyone. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Respectfully,

Ms. V. Ives – Principal

K Welcome SWP

 

 
 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E8jqAWUQiIQ7g2lGRteFM_zm-8dYR674/view?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Dear Ruth King Families,

This letter is to share information for families who are returning to Ruth King Elementary in June. To ensure our community safety, as well as making our school welcoming, please read this carefully. Many things have changed!

The district return to school survey is now closed. We must know in advance if your child is coming to school so that we are prepared. If you have changed your mind or have not completed the survey please connect with the office using the following method of communication. (Email: ruthking@sd62.bc.ca)

School Information

  • Part time, voluntary in class instruction is on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
  • On line learning will continue (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for those students who are not attending in class instruction.
  • Students may not necessarily be with their classroom teacher, although we will try.
  • Families who are not attending in class instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays, are not permitted on school grounds.
  • Due to safety concerns, parents will not be able to enter the school. Please talk to your child about this in advance.
  • Please contact the office if you need to make an appointment to talk with someone in person. Ph#250-478-8368
  • If your child is sick with cold/flu like symptoms they must stay home.
  • If your child becomes sick at school, they will be isolated and you will be contacted for immediate pick up. They cannot return until their symptoms are gone and they have a doctor’s note.
  • The playground structures and swings are closed to student use at this time.
  • Breakfast and Lunch programs will not be operating for the month of June.
  • After School Care will not be serving food, so those registered in this program, please send extra snacks.
  • If you require Before School Care on Tuesdays or Thursdays, you will now need to register as spaces are limited. Please call the school and we will send you the registration form.
  • Masks will not be provided, but students may wear them if they wish.

The Classroom

  • Classrooms will be very different as we have a maximum number of desks in each room.
  • We will no longer have shared supplies or materials. Teachers will send a list of required supplies (very limited). These supplies will be kept at school in individual bins.
  • Entry into the building: students will line up at their designated division numbers. There are painted hearts on the pavement for each student to stand on. Location of line up spots may have changed. Teachers will communicate this with you.
  • Students and staff will wash their hands every time they enter and exit the building. Hand sanitizer will also be used upon entering the building.
  • No toys or electronics can be brought to school.
  • Students will be physically distanced in class to help ensure no physical contact.
  • All food needs to be brought in and out each day including the garbage. Please make sure your child can open all containers. Food will not be shared among students or staff.
  • Please ensure your child can tie their own shoes, or provide them with Velcro shoes.
  • Water bottles only, no juice please. Water fountains are closed.
  • We will go outside for learning activities as much as possible! Please be prepared for the weather. For example, sunscreen your child at home, bring a hat, or rain coat depending on the weather.

Thank you for taking the time to read these points. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Respectfully,  Ms.V. Ives

 

 
 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As you have likely heard by now, all BC school districts are moving toward a return to in-class instruction. This will be different from how on-site learning was delivered prior to spring break.

The next step provides parents of Kindergarten to Grade 5 students with the option of sending their children back to classrooms on a part-time, voluntary basis.

To help us plan for what this will look like we need to have a sense of how many students might return on a voluntary, part-time basis.  Please take a couple of moments to complete this short online survey as soon as you are able: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/survey-return-in-class-instructions

 We understand it may be difficult to decide on whether or not to send your children to school. When we know how many children to expect, we can work out the details of what part-time in-class instruction will look like and will share that with you well before your children return. 

 Our school and school district continue to follow the guidance and directives from the Provincial Health Officer, public health and the Ministry of Education and your children’s health and safety is always top of our minds. 

Thank you in advance for your help and continued patience and understanding.

 Respectfully,

Ms.V.Ives

 
 

Hello Families;

We miss you! Here is a video made by Mr. Stephenson, with dancing and messages from the Ruth King staff, that goes out to all of our students and their families. Thanks to all who participated.

We are thinking about you! Click here to get dancing!