Ruth King | Elementary School

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)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

There have been some new students this week and last, so welcome to the Ruth King Elementary School News. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email myself, Ms. Sarah Finnie our Vice Principal(sfinnie@sd62.bc.ca) or Ms. Jodi Ward our Admin. Assistant(jward@sd62.bc.ca).

The Halloween Dance is coming up on Friday. Please read the “guidelines for costumes” for our school district. The letter is attached.

This Week:

*Monday – Oct 24^th*	– Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange – Science World Presentation – “Fantastic Forces” at 1:15pm in the gym
*Tuesday – Oct 25^th*	– Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich and banana bread – Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser.
*Wednesday – Oct 26^th*	– Lunch Program – Butter Chicken and rice & banana
*Thursday – Oct 27^th*	– Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt & apple – Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
*Friday – Oct 28^th*	– Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutri-grain bar – Halloween Dance – 5:30 to 7:30 – PAC sponsored event (volunteers needed – contact the PAC ruthkingpac@gmail.com

Coming Up:

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

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

OTHER INFORMATION:

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

Reminders:

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 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

This week, we would like to spotlight Ms. Shannon.

Her role at Ruth King Elementary is as an Education Assistant (EA) and she started at our school in November 2021.

Before she became an EA, she worked for 16 years as an early childhood educator assistant at Happy Campers Childcare. Ms. Shannon wanted to change jobs and start working with older children. She enjoys helping kids that are in need and kids that need more help!

When Ms. Shannon is not at work, she is at home with her two sons, dog and husband. They enjoy spending time out in nature, walking their dog or hiking. She doesn’t read much but if she does, she likes to read Robert Munch books with her sons.

Written by Sadie Twynstra (grade 5)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

There have been some new students this week and last, so welcome to the Ruth King Elementary School News. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email myself, Ms. Sarah Finnie our Vice Principal(sfinnie@sd62.bc.ca) or Ms. Jodi Ward our Admin. Assistant(jward@sd62.bc.ca). I hope you are all enjoying this fabulous fall weather!

This Week:

*Monday – Oct 17^th*	– Monday Morning Meeting – 9:00am – Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange
*Tuesday – Oct 18^th*	– Lunch Program – Chicken fajita wrap and banana bread – Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser.
*Wednesday – Oct 19^th*	– School Photo Day – brush your hair and wear your best 😉 – Lunch Program – Chicken fingers with plum sauce and banana
*Thursday – Oct 20^th*	– Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill – 10:10 am – Lunch Program – Hard-boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt & apple
*Friday – Oct 21^th*	– Professional Development Day – no school

Coming Up:

October

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (October 25) – PAC fundraiser

22 PAC Sponsored Bottle Drive – 9:00am – 12:00pm

***Volunteers needed – contact the PAC ruthkingpac@gmail.com

28 Halloween Dance – PAC sponsored event (volunteers needed – contact the PAC ruthkingpac@gmail.com

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

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

OTHER INFORMATION:

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

Reminders:

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 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 the office. I have attached a list of email addresses in case you do not have the teacher’s email.

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. Jodi is our school secretary. She came to Ruth King last year in November.

Before Ms. Jodi came to work at our school, she worked at West Bay Mechanical. Her role there was a Payroll Clerk.

Ms. Jodi’s favorite part at Ruth King is to help the students and help them solve problems.

When Ms. Jodi is not at her job, she enjoys crafting, paddle boarding, quading, dancing, and sitting around a campfire. Finally, her favorite book is ”Outlander”. Ms. Jodi loves reading about Scotland.

Written by Quintin Sihota (Grade 5)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone! I hope you are out enjoying this beautiful weather with your family and friends. See you all on Tuesday.

Reminders:

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 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 the office. I have attached a list of email addresses in case you do not have the teacher’s email.

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.

This Week:

*Monday – Oct 10^th*	– Thanksgiving Day – No School
*Tuesday – Oct 11^th*	– Lunch Program – Taco salad with chicken and banana bread – Popcorn and smencils handed out for those who ordered. – PAC meeting at 6:15pm – virtual; here is the link to join; remember that if you are a parent or guardian of a child at Ruth King, you are automatically a PAC member; please join us and have a voice in what happens in our child’s education.
*Wednesday – Oct 12^th*	– Lunch Program – meatball sub and banana
*Thursday – Oct 13^th*	– Lunch Program – Cucumber cream cheese bagel and red apple
*Friday – Oct 14^th*	– Lunch Program – Turkey and swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo; rice krispie square – White Spot – PAC fundraiser

Coming Up:

October

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (October 18,25) – PAC fundraiser

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

22 PAC Sponsored Bottle Drive – 9:00am – 12:00pm (volunteers needed – contact the PAC)

28 Halloween Dance – PAC sponsored event (volunteers needed – contact the PAC)

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

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

21 to 25 Report Cards due to office

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

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

PAC Meeting Invite

Our next PAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11 starting at 6:15 pm. Please find the meeting link below, and please find attached the agenda.

See you all there! Sara Turpin, PAC Secretary

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Hello families of Ruth King,

The Goldstream Gazette has a table set up in their office at 847 Goldstream Ave #1. There you will be able to purchase shirts , hoodies, socks and candles to raise money for the survivors of Residential Schools.

Proceeds will be given to the survivors of the Residential schools. Cash only

You can call the Gazette office at #250-478-9552 for more information.

Thank you,

Ruth King Staff

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Sept 26^th*	· Whole School Morning Meeting 9:00am in the gym. Ms. Finnie’s class will be presenting. · Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange and juice
*Tuesday – Sept 27^th*	· Lunch Program – chicken fajita wrap, banana bread and juice · Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
*Wednesday – Sept 28^th*	Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers & plum sauce, banana and juice
*Thursday – Sept 29^th*	· Orange Shirt Day at School – please have your child wear an orange shirt if they have one. We will be recognizing this day jointly with Spencer Middle School out on the field at 9:20am. Come join if you wish! · Lunch Program – Hard oiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, apple and juice
*Friday – Sept 30^th*	National Day of Truth & Reconciliation – No School

Reminders:

Please remember to do the Daily Health Check with your child and keep them home if your child is sick.

COVID is still going around and we have had some reported cases at the school. The self-assessment tool is at the website below.

Visit the website: https:// bc.thrive.health

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.

Please remind your child not to bring toys 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 and the office at jward@sd62.bc.ca Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher and the office as well please. No need to call the office.

Coming Up:

October

3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

5 Tour de Rock – riding by at 12:25pm

10 Thanksgiving Day – No School

11 PAC Meeting – 6:30pm (virtual)

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend with your children. We are heading into our third week.

This Week:

*Monday – Sept 19^th*	· National Day of Mourning – Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
*Tuesday – Sept 20^th*	· Lunch Program – Taco Salad with chicken, banana bread and juice · PHOTO DAY was cancelled. Photo Day will be on Wednesday, October 19^th. Sorry for any inconvenience. Schedules were changed by the photo company due to the Day of Mourning.
*Wednesday – Sept 21^st*	· Lunch Program – Meatball Sub, banana and juice
*Thursday – Sept 22^nd*	· Lunch Program – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple and juice · Meet the Teacher Night – 6:00 to 7:00pm – it’s a short window of time but come out if you can. We would love to see your all!
*Friday – Sept 23^rd*	· Lunch Program – Turkey and Swiss wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square and juice · Terry Fox Run – 1:00pm – Come on out and enjoy the run/walk. You are welcome to watch from the fence like last year, or join in the run/walk.

Reminders:

Please remember to do the Daily Health Check with your child and keep them home if your child is sick. This is still so important and we all really appreciate your support in keeping everyone healthy. The self-assessment tool is at the website below.

Visit the website: https:// bc.thrive.health

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.

4.

Please remind your child not to bring toys 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 the office.

Coming Up:

September

26 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym

26-30 Orange Shirt Week

27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

29 Orange Shirt Day

30 National Day of Truth & Reconciliation – No School

October

3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

5 Tour de Rock – riding by at 12:25pm

10 Thanksgiving Day – No School

11 PAC Meeting – 6:30pm (virtual)

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

The school district is looking for noon hour supervisors, if you are interested please see information below:

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE)
TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
2. Three months of experience and over.
3. Patience with, and care for, students and a demonstrated aptitude for the work to be
performed.
4. Ability to follow school district policy and procedures.
5. Be able to follow school “Code of Conduct” and reinforce the values to children.
6. An ability to work well with other adults.
7. A desire to help children.
8. Self-assurance and a well modulated voice with the ability to speak fluently and
communicate well.
9. Appreciation of the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents and
teachers.
10. Holder of a valid Occupational First Aid – Level One Certificate.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: To assist in providing a well organized, supervised school
environment in which students can take full advantage of
their non-instructional time.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists administration in duties relating to supervision of students during noninstructional time.
2. Dispenses first aid and tends to children in sick room.
3. Responsible for lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
4. May assist children with clothing and dressing as required.
5. Performs related work as required such as bus loading and unloading.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months. Hours may vary but work is required
only when students are at school.
TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT

Page 2
EVALUATION
DATE: June 21, 2019 JOB TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT
Factor Degree Points Substantiating Data
1. Knowledge 3 45 Completion of Grade 12.
2. Experience 1 15 Up to three months.
3. Judgement 2 20 Job requires the application of established
methods or procedures. Work may involve
a choice of methods.
4. Mental Effort 3 30 Continuous periods of short duration.
5. Physical Activity 2 12 Medium activity of short duration.
6. Dexterity 1 6 Minimal accurate coordination of fine or
coarse movements. Above average speed is
not required.
7. Accountability 4 40 Cause significant embarrassment within the
organization and have limited impact on its
public image.
8. Safety of Others 3 24 Considerable degree of care required to
prevent injury or harm to others.
9. Contacts 3 30 Tact and discretion required to deal with
or settle requests, complaints or
clarification of information
10. Disagreeable 3 30 Minor conditions of frequent exposure.
Conditions

TOTAL POINTS 252
APPROVED

On behalf of C.U.P.E., Local 459 On behalf of School District No. 62 (Sooke)
Date Signed: ________________ Date Signed: _______________________

Happy Monday Everyone! Thank you all for an amazing first week back to school. It seems to have gone fairly well and most of the children were happy to be back. It was definitely overwhelming for a few new students but that is to be expected.

Before School Program (hours 7:30 to 8:30am)

This program includes snack/breakfast foods and is been a drop-in program. We will be asking you to register for the program as we need to keep track of numbers and who is in the program for contact tracing. We will have a form to fill out when you arrive.

Joanne Irving and Karen MacKay are the Before School Program Coordinators.

Lunch Program (hours 11:55am to 12:10pm)

This program will run five days a week. Forms were sent home on Friday for you to opt into the program. Please fill out the form and return it to your child’s teacher with the payment that you can afford.

Karen MacKay is the Lunch Program Coordinator.

Protocols for Health & Safety

If your child is sick, please keep them home and monitor their symptoms. In the event that your child is sick, please email your child’s teacher directly. Teachers should be reaching out via email this week so that you have their email address.

Please let your child’s teacher know if your child has allergies, asthma inhalers, epi-pens etc. Although you have filled out forms indicating these things, it is always important to talk to your child’s teacher directly so that nothing gets missed. Please also inform your child’s teacher if there are two households and the schedule for when your child will be with which parent. Thank you in advance for this.

Daily Health Checks and Other Consents

Please fill out the Parent Consent Forms online as soon as possible. This is a requirement for your child to attend school. Here is the link below and a list of all consents that you must complete.https://consent.sd62.bc.ca/apps/OnlineConsent Thank you for doing this.

Aboriginal Education
Daily Student Health Check Agreement
General Consent for School Fieldtrips/Activities
Google Apps for Education Consent
Internet Access Consent
Media Consent
Online Learning Platforms Consent
School Cash Online Consent (used for lunch program and fundraising etc.)

School Grounds

The school grounds will be open for everyone this year. Parents, when you are dropping off and picking up your child, please make sure you park on Matson Street. Each classroom teacher will have a designated line up spot. These line up spots are painted with white hearts on the playground. Have your child show you where their line up spot is.

School Supplies and Food

Please send your child to school with a full, spill/leak-proof water bottlethey can have at their table or desk.
Students will need snacks for recess and a bagged lunch please.
Please send a pair of inside shoesfor school. Intermediate students included. Let’s try to keep our new gym floor sparkling and our hallways and learning environment clean.
Please keep a change of clothesin a labelled zip-lock bag in your child’s backpack. The zip-lock will remain in your child’s backpack until it is needed.
Please send all school supplies as soon as you can. Supply lists can be found on the Ruth King Website. http://ruthking.sd62.bc.ca
LABEL everything please… this includes jackets, clothing, lunch kits, school supplies etc. So many things go to the Thrift Stores every year because we do not know who belong to the items in our “Lost & Found.”

If your child is Late for School

If your child arrives late for school, all our outside doors are locked at this time except the front door. You must bring your child to the front doors. They can grab a “Welcome” pass, sign in at the office and then head to class. This includes the portables because Jodi Ward, our secretary, will have to mark your child as late rather than absent. Thank you for your attention to this policy.

September Events

12 &13 Kindergarten Gradual Entry

12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

14 First Day of Full Day Kindergarten

19 Non-Instructional Day (School Planning Day) – no school for students

20 Photo Day

23 Terry Fox Run – 1:00pm26 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym

26-30 Orange Shirt Week

27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

29 Orange Shirt Day

30 National Day of Truth & Reconciliation – No School

Standing Reminders:

We are working on student placements for next year. If you know you will be moving over the summer, please let me know as soon as possible. At the moment for next year, we have 8 spaces left at Ruth King.
Please remember to do the “Daily Health Check” with your child and keep them home if your child is sick or displaying any symptoms.
Staff parking is an issue for us when parents are parked in the designated stalls on Matson Road. Please refrain from parking in these stalls when dropping off your child. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Please refrain from riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards on the playground.
Please remember not to bring dogs onto the Ruth King grounds as it is a dog free zone. Thank you.

This Week:

*Monday – June 27^th*	· Grade 5 Celebration in the Nature Playground – 10:45am · Lunch Program – Macaroni and Cheese, Red delicious apple and Fruit juice
*Tuesday – June 28^th*	· Kindergarten Celebration in the Nature Playground – 10:45am · Lunch Program – Chicken Caesar Wrap Rice, Krispie square, Fruit Juice
*Wednesday – June 29^th*	· Last Day of School · Lunch Program – Three cheese perogies with sour cream, Banana, Fruit Juice
*Thursday – June 30^th*	· No School – Administrative Day
*Friday – July 1^st*	· CANADA DAY – holiday

New Info:

9 more school days until Summer Break!
Report Cards will be available on June 29^th More info to come on how to access them.
Please make sure that your children have appropriate clothing for the field trips and fun days this week. Hats, sunscreen, comfy shoes and layers are recommended.

Standing Reminders:

Please remember to do the “Daily Health Check” with your child and keep them home if your child is sick or displaying any symptoms. Covid is still going around and we have had to send many children home sick…
Staff parking is an issue for us when parents are parked in the designated stalls on Matson Road. Please refrain from parking in these stalls when dropping off your child. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Please refrain from riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards on the playground.
Please remember not to bring dogs onto the Ruth King grounds as it is a dog free zone. Thank you.

This Week:

Monday – June 20^th	· Lunch Program – Macaroni and Cheese, Red delicious apple and Fruit juice · Grade 5 transition meeting to Spencer Middle School – students will be walking over.
Tuesday – June 21^st	· Lunch Program – Chicken Caesar Wrap Rice, krispie square, Fruit Juice · Popcorn and Smencils will be handed out if you ordered it for your child (PAC fundraiser) · National Indigenous Day – this is an all-day event. Thank you to all our volunteers! This will be a fun event. Have your child wear an orange shirt if they have one.
Wednesday – June 22^nd	· Lunch Program – Chicken Burrito with salsa, banana, fruit juice · BEACH DAY – please make sure your child’s permission form is signed and returned
Thursday – June 23^rd	· Lunch Program – Open faced pizza bagel, pear, fruit juice · Backpack Buddies will be handed out for those who have requested one. · Field Trip – Div 9 & 11 Juan de Fuca/Westshore Library · Wild Play – grade 5 field trip
Friday – June 24^th	· Lunch Program – Chicken nuggets with honey mustard sauce; Mandarin Orange, and Fruit Juic · 24 FUN Day – ice cream truck (PAC)/sprinklers on the field and bouncy obstacle courses.

JUNE

27 Grade 5 Celebration – Nature Playground

28 Kindergarten Celebration – Nature Playground

28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

29 Final Summary Reports available online in the Parent Portal of MyEd.

29 Last Day of school for students!

Events Coming Up:

JUNE

27 Grade 5 Celebration – Nature Playground

28 Kindergarten Celebration – Nature Playground

28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

29 Final Summary Reports available online in the Parent Portal of MyEd.

29 Last Day of school for students!

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Message from the School board – Sept 14th, 2022

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