If your child is absent please email  the school at  ruthking@sd62.bc.ca .   Please indicate your child’s first and last name and reason for absence.   The safe arrival phone is no longer used for this purpose.

Girl’s Jamboree  Tuesday March 3rd  @ Belmont High School  3:30 pm

Boy’s Jamboree Thursday March 5th  @ Belmont High School 3:30 pm

NED’s Mindset Mission was very inspiring this past week. The Yo-Yo’s for the “pay it forward” campaign will be sold this week at recess and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Children will have an opportunity to practise their yo-yoing skills in the NED zone at recess and lunchtime this week.

            NED stands for:

                        Never give up

                        Encourage others

                        Do your best

This Week:

Messages:

• Please send a spare set of clothes to school with your child in case they get wet at recess or lunch. Please also LABEL your children’s clothing and other items. Our lost and found is overflowing with unclaimed items!! We end up taking bags of items to the thrift store because items are not claimed.
• NO HOME TOYS AT SCHOOL – Reminder to check your child’s backpack before sending them to school. Some students are still bringing toys to school from home. This includes sports equipment such as basketballs etc. “Show and Tell” items are okay.
• Cell phones need to stay in student back packs while at school. There is a school phone for students to use in case of an emergency.
• Please remember to drop your children off on Matson Road rather than at the front entrance of the school. It is much safer on Matson Road. Thank you for your attention to this.

PAC MESSAGE: The spring dance is coming up on March 6th and the PAC is asking for parent volunteers to make the event a success. If you are available for a shift or two please sign up here:https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=237013184952972056#anonymous_invite_page

The school dance is for RUTH KING students only and the children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming Up:

This Week:

Messages:

• Please send a spare set of clothes to school with your child in case they get wet at recess or lunch. Please also LABEL your children’s clothing and other items. Our lost and found is overflowing with unclaimed items!! We end up taking bags of items to the thrift store because items are not claimed.
• NO HOME TOYS AT SCHOOL – Reminder to check your child’s backpack before sending them to school. Some students are still bringing toys to school from home. This includes sports equipment such as basketballs etc. “Show and Tell” items are okay.
• Cell phones need to stay in student back packs while at school. There is a school phone for students to use in case of an emergency.
• Please remember to drop your children off on Matson Road rather than at the front entrance of the school. It is much safer on Matson Road.  Thank you for your attention to this.

PAC MESSAGE: The spring dance is coming up on March 6th and the PAC is asking for parent volunteers to make the event a success. If you are available for a shift or two please sign up here:https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=237013184952972056#anonymous_invite_page

The school dance is for RUTH KING students only and the children must be accompanied by an adult.

I hope you all had a fabulous long weekend with your family. The weather seems to be getting a little better and the cherry blossoms have popped out over the weekend. Time to start thinking about starting some seeds indoors if you are a gardener. Enjoy the day off tomorrow!

This Week:

Messages:

• Reminder to check your child’s backpack before sending them to school. Some students are still bringing toys to school from home. This includes sports equipment such as basketballs etc. “Show and Tell” items are okay.
• Please remember to drop your children off on Madson Road rather than at the front entrance of the school. It is much safer on Madson Road. Thank you for your attention to this.
• Please send a spare set of clothes to school with your child in case they get wet at recess or lunch. It has been very rainy lately so it is important to send them to school with rain gear or an umbrella as we go outside at recess and lunch.

PAC MESSAGE: The spring dance is coming up on March 6th and the PAC is asking for parent volunteers to make the event a success. If you are available for a shift or two please sign up here:https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=237013184952972056#anonymous_invite_page

The school dance is for RUTH KING students only and the children must be accompanied by an adult.

Coming Up:

Welcome to the new families who are getting my email for the first time. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Thank goodness the sun came out for at least part of the time. February is “KINDNESS” month at Ruth King!

THIS WEEK:

Monday – Feb. 10

• Lunch Program – Whole Wheat pasta and Beef Bolognaise sauce; vanilla yogurt and granola; fruit juice
• Basketball Practise
• Girls Basketball Game @ Willway 3:00pm (Opponents are Sangster and Willway)•

Tuesday – Feb. 11

• Leadership Morning Meeting in Ms. van der Leeden’s classroom
• PAC is selling Popcorn and Smencils at lunch today – $2.00/bag and $2.00/pencil
• Lunch Program – Beef Burger on a cracked wheat bun; leaf lettuce; red delicious apple; chocolate milk
• Subway Lunch for those who have ordered
• Skipping Club with Ms. Hesse at lunch – 12:10pm
• PAC Meeting 6:00pm (Note the time change)

Wednesday – Feb. 12

• Lunch Program – Chicken Nuggets; Caesar salad; milk
• Basketball Practise
• Grade 4 Spirit Club Meeting 12:10pm Ms.Denton’s Classroom
• Best Buddies at 12:10pm in the library
• Kung Fu – 2:23pm

Thursday – Feb. 13

• Valentine’s Day Celebrations; wear Red, Pink, White, Hearts, or Peace symbols
• Personalized Candy Grams are being sold at $1.00 each – bring your loonies and buy your candy grams
• Boot Camp – 8:30am in the gym
• Lunch Program – Pepperoni and Cheese Calzone; golden delicious apple; fruit juice.
• Skipping Club with Ms. Hesse at lunch – 12:10pm
• Model Project permission forms – due to Mr.Dranchuk today
• Boys Basketball Game @ Wishart 3:00pm (Opponents are David Cameron and Wishart)

Friday – Feb. 14 • NO SCHOOL TODAY – PRO D DAY FOR STAFF

Messages:
• Please remember to drop your children off on Madson Road rather than at the front entrance of the school. Thank you.
• Please send a spare set of clothes to school with your child in case they get wet at recess or lunch. It has been very rainy lately so it is important to send them to school with rain gear.
• We have decided to celebrate “Family Day” this year rather than specifically Mother or Father’s Day. The school will no longer be making gifts or cards for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. This is due to the diversity among our Ruth King families and the wish on our part to lessen the anxiety for some of our children. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

PAC MESSAGE: The spring dance is coming up on March 6th and the PAC is asking for parent volunteers to make the event a success. If you are available for a shift or two please sign up here:https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=237013184952972056#anonymous_invite_page

February 17 – Family Day – No school, it’s a holiday!
February 26 – Pink Shirt Day – wear a pink shirt to school to support anti-bullying
February 28 – Pizza Day – sponsored by the PAC
March 12 – OPEN HOUSE – 2:30 to 4:00pm and 5:00 to 6:30pm

This Week:

Messages:

• Please remember to drop your children off on Madson Road rather than at the front entrance of the school. Thank you.
• There are still winter coats available in the office if any of your children need one. Please let me know.
• Please send a spare set of clothes to school with your child in case they get wet at recess or lunch. It has been very rainy lately so it is important to send them to school with rain gear.
• We have decided to celebrate “Family Day” this year rather than specifically Mother or Father’s Day. The school will no longer be making gifts or cards for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.  This is due to the diversity among our Ruth King families and the wish on our part to lessen the anxiety for some of our children.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

This Week:

Reminders:

• School starts at 8:30am, please try to have your child at school on time; the best learning happens in the morning when your child’s brain is fresh from their night’s sleep. It is important to make sure your child is getting enough sleep as well. Keep their electronics out of their bedrooms.
• The flu season is upon us. If your child is sick, please keep them at home so they do not spread it to the rest. We have had to send several children home because they are too sick to be at school.
• There are still winter coats available in the office if any of your children need one. Please let me know.

Thank you to:

• Fairway Market for your continuous donations to the school food programs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. The snow seems to be melting quickly but the air is still chilly. Please remind your children to dress appropriately for the weather. Water proof jackets are always necessary as the children go outside at recess and lunch. The ground may still be slippery on the back field, so please walk with caution.

Respectfully,

Ms. V. Ives

This Week:

Reminders:

• Cell phones are becoming a slight problem at school because students are using them on the school property. Please remind your child, that all cellphones are required to be kept in backpacks while on school property. If they do not feel they can handle this responsibility, please have them bring the cell phone to the office for safe keeping while at school. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen cell phones.
• Please remember to bring back your pizza forms if your child is ordering pizza for next week.
• There are still winter coats available in the office if any of your children need one. Please let me know.

Thank you to:

• SUPERSTORE staff for your continuous donations to the school breakfast program. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

School is open today.
Please take caution- winter conditions.