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UrduThis Week:
| Monday – March 13th |
· Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) · Hot Lunch – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange · Division 11 – Ms. McLachlan – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – bolognese/penne+ raw veg & hummus + power balls · Drumming – Gramma Clifton Gym closed for these classes) 12:50 – Ms. Sidhu; 1:20 – Ms.Behm; 1:50 – Mrs. Denton |
| Tuesday – March 14th |
· Hot Lunch – egg salad bunwich, banana bread · Division 12 – Ms.Finnie/Coyston – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – meatloaf + tomato basil salad + granola bar · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual) · Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday – March 15th |
· Hot Lunch – Butter Chicken & Rice, banana · Division 13 – Ms. Evans – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – mac/cauliflower cheese bake + tossed salad (ranch) + fruit · Drumming – Gramma Clifton (Strong Start Room) 12:50 – Mr. Moro; 1:20 – Ms. Sidhu; 1:50 – Mr.Stephenson |
| Thursday – March 16th |
· Elder Earl will be at Ruth King today to tell stories and enjoy traditional tea with some classes. · Hot Lunch – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple · Division 14 – Ms. O’Neal -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – Beef/Pork Chili; taboulleh + oatmeal cookie |
| Friday – March 17th |
· St. Patrick’s Day – wear green today · Hot lunch – smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Division 15 – Ms. Hjermstad – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – stuffed pepper (rice & pork) + caesar salad + banana bread · Family Food Market – 2:00pm – in the caged area by the blue playground; please bring your own bags; thank you · Last day before Spring Vacation – school starts back up on April 3rd |
Regular Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class. It really disturbs the teachers lessons if you are coming into the school to drop off your child late. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 as COVID is still happening.
- 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 and Ms. Jodi (jward@sd62.bc.ca) to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email the same people to let them know.
Coming Up:
APRIL
Popcorn & Smencils (11,18,25)
3 Schools Reopen After Spring Vac.
3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
7 Good Friday – no school
10 Easter Monday – no school
11 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
12 Na’tsa’maht Dinner at Ruth King 5:00pm
14 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
19 Fire Drill (Tues 1:40pm)
20 Early Dismissal @ 11:23
21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
22 Earth Day
25 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
MAY
Popcorn & Smencils (2,9,16,23,30)
1 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
12 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
15 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
18 Earthquake Drill (Thurs – 11:00am)
22 Victoria Day – No School
24-27 Aboriginal Awareness Week
26 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
26 Family Fun Night – PAC sponsored
29 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
30 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Staff Spotlight
Ms. Ives is a principal at Ruth King Elementary School. She has been a principal at Ruth King for 5 years so far.
Before she came to our school, she worked in the Haida Gwaii School District #50. She worked there for an amazing 26 years!
Her favorite part about working at Ruth King is all the wonderful students and families and the loving staff members.
When she is not working, she likes to make crafts, work out, run, dance, watch movies and hanging out with her friends.
Her favorite book is “Where The Crawdad Sing,” writing by Delia Owens.
Ms. Ives’ favorite food is Greek food.
I am so happy to have a wonderful principal, who cares about everyone equally and takes care of our school.
Written by Quintin (Grade 5)
This Week:
| Monday – March 6th |
· Hot Lunch – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange · Division 6 – Ms. Sidhu – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – roasted pesto chicken + potatoes + pasta salad + banana · Drumming – Gramma Clifton Gym closed for these classes) 12:50 – Mr.Moro; 1:20 – Mr.Stephenson; 1:50 – Mrs. Denton |
| Tuesday – March 7th |
· Hot Lunch – chicken fajita wrap, banana bread · Division7 – Ms.Denton – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – beef barley soup + cheddar scones + green salad + fruit · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – March 8th |
· Hot Lunch – Chicken Fingers & plum sauce, banana · Division 8 – Ms. Verdel – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – veggie cottage pie + tomato/basil salad + carrot cake · Drumming – Gramma Clifton (Strong Start Room) 12:50 – Ms.VDL; 1:20 – Ms.Pinel; 1:50 – Ms.Behm |
| Thursday – March 9th |
· Elder Earl will be at Ruth King today to tell stories and enjoy traditional tea with some classes. · Hot Lunch – hard-boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, apple · Division 9 – Ms. Chan -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – perogies, sausage + raw veg & dip + muffin · Hold & Secure Drill today |
| Friday – March 10th |
· Hot lunch – roast beef & cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce, cookie · Division 10 – Ms. Behm – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – vegetable lasagna + Caesar salad + fruit · Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored · Spring Dance in the gym – 5:30 to 7:30pm “Tropical Treasures Pirate Theme” – feel free to dress up. · Bottle Drive on Saturday morning – 9:00am to 12:00pm in the Ruth King Staff Parking Lot |
SPRING DANCE on Friday, March 10th – 5:30 to 7:30pm “Tropical Treasure Pirate Theme”
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. This is happening more and more. I am working with the district to fix this problem but as of yet, no solutions have happened.
Coming up:
MARCH
Popcorn & Smencils (14)
7 Boys Basketball game @ Happy Valley – game starts at 3pm
8 Girls Basketball game @ David Cameron – game starts at 3pm
9 Boys Basketball game @ Wishart – game starts at 3pm
13 to 17 Second Term Reports will be sent out
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
14 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
17 St. Patrick’s Day – wear green today
17 Last day before Spring Vacation
18 – April 2nd Spring Vacation Break
APRIL
Popcorn & Smencils (11,18,25)
3 Schools Reopen After Spring Vac.
3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
7 Good Friday – no school
10 Easter Monday – no school
11 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
19 Fire Drill (Tues 1:40pm)
20 Early Dismissal @ 11:23
21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
22 Earth Day
25 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
Regular Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class.
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 as COVID is still happening.
- 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 to let them know and call the office.
This Week:
| Monday – Feb. 27th |
· Monday Morning Assembly – 8:50am · Hot Lunch – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange · Minister of Finance visit to Ruth King · Division 2 & 11 – Ms. MacDonald and Ms. McLachlan – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – meatloaf + potato salad + fruit |
| Tuesday – Feb. 28th |
· Hot Lunch – Taco Salad with chicken, banana bread · Division 1 – Ms.vander Leeden – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – cheese quesadillas + raw veg & hummus + granola bar · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Girls Basketball game at Ruth King 2:30pm against Crystal View – Grade 4 and 5’s · Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday – Mar.1st |
· Hot Lunch – Meatball Sub, banana · Division 3 – Mr. Stephensen – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – shepherds pie + kale,carrot,feta salad + blueberry muffin |
| Thursday – Mar.2nd |
· Hot Lunch – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple · Division 4 – Mrs. Pinel -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – mild veggie curry & rice + tossed salad + power balls · Grade 5 Student & Family Night at Spencer Middle School – 6:00pm Isabelle Readers Theatre |
| Friday – Mar.3rd |
· Hot lunch – turkey and swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square · Division 5 – Mr. Moro – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – bolognese/penne + caesar + fruit · 1:00pm in the gym – ArtsStarts Presentation -Axis Theatre Company’s Frog Belly Rat Bone · FAMILY FOOD MARKET – 2:10PM – in the caged covered area by the blue playground |
Regular Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class. It really disturbs the teachers lessons if you are coming into the school to drop off your child late. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 as COVID is still happening.
- 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 to let them know.
Staff Spotlight
Mr. Cohen is working in our school as an ELL teacher and has been here for one year. Before he came to our school, Mr. Cohen was at Millstream and Crystal View Elementary. He enjoys working at Ruth King and as an ELL teacher, his very favorite part of Ruth King is working with children like us, who came from different parts of the world. Mr. Cohen helps the students with English and different aspect of the Canadian culture. When Mr. Cohen is not at school, he likes to spend time with his amazing family or play the guitar. His favorite book is “All The Pretty Horses”, a cowboy story.
El Sr. Cohen está trabajando en nuestra escuela como maestro de ELL y ha estado aquí durante un año. Su último trabajo fue en Millstream y Crystal View. Muy buena escuela. También como ELL. Su parte favorita de Ruth King es trabajar con niños como yo. son de diferentes países, ayudarlos en inglés y enseñarles cosas diferentes y respeten su cultura, lo que le gusta hacer cuando no está en la escuela es pasar tiempo con su increíble familia o tocar la guitarra. Su libro favorito es ‘’Todos los caballos bonitos’’ una storia de vaqueros.
Written in English and Spanish by Cosette and Isabella (Grade 5)
Coming Up:
MARCH
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14)
9 Hold & Secure Drill (Thurs 2:00pm)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
10 Spring Dance in the gym – PAC sponsored
11Bottle Drive – 9:00am to 12:00pm
13 to 17 Second Term Reports will be sent out
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
14 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
17 St. Patrick’s Day – wear green today
17 Last day before Spring Vacation
18 – April 2nd Spring Vacation Break
APRIL
Popcorn & Smencils (11,18,25)
3 Schools Reopen After Spring Vac.
3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
7 Good Friday – no school
10 Easter Monday – no school
11 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
19 Fire Drill (Tues 1:40pm)
20 Early Dismissal @ 11:23
21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
22 Earth Day
25 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Feb. 20th | · No School – Family Day |
| Tuesday – Feb. 21st |
· Division 14 – Ms. O’Neal – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – macaroni/cauli/ brocc cheese bake + raw veg & dip + power balls · Lunch Program – egg salad bunwich, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Feb. 22nd |
· PINK SHIRT DAY – wear a pink shirt to support anti-bullying · Division 15 – Ms. Hjermstad – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – beef chili + scones + coleslaw + fruit · Lunch Program – butter chicken and rice, banana |
| Thursday – Feb. 23rd |
· Division 16 – Mrs.Gronow -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – chicken stirfry (onions, peppers etc), rice + oatmeal cookies · Lunch Program – blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple |
| Friday – Feb.24th |
· Division 17 – Ms. Morris – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – chicken quesadillas + caesar salad +fruit · Lunch Program – smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar |
Regular Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class.
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 as COVID is still happening.
- 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.
Coming Up:
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (28) – PAC fundraiser
22 Girls basketball game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
23 Boys basketball game @Happy Valley – game starts at 3pm
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Girls basketball game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
MARCH
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14)
7 Boys basketball game @ Happy Valley – game starts at 3pm
8 Girls basketball game @ David Cameron – game starts at 3pm
9 Hold & Secure Drill (Thurs 2:00pm)
9 Boys basketball game @ Wishart – game starts at 3pm
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
10 Spring Dance in the gym – PAC sponsored
11Bottle Drive – 9:00am to 12:00pm
13 to 17 Second Term Reports will be sent out
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
14 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Fire Drill (Wed 1:30pm)
17 St. Patrick’s Day – wear green today
17 Last day before Spring Vacation
18 – April 2nd Spring Vacation Break
STAFF SPOTLIGHT:
Mr. Dranchuk works in Ruth King Elementary school. Mr Dranchuk’s role at Ruth King Elementary School is a Teacher Librarian, and he is also our Garden Teacher. Mr Dranchuk has worked at Ruth King Elementary for 15 years but before he came to our school he worked at other schools in the Sooke District, such as Saseenos, where he was a Kindergarten teacher.
Mr Dranchuk’s favorite part about working at Ruth King is working with students and learning interesting things with them. He loves seeing kids getting excited about learning. At home, Mr. Dranchuk likes to work in the garden, and he also likes to go fishing and traveling to Okanagan when he is not working.
Mr. Dranchuk loves to read all kinds of books. Mr. Dranchuk’s favorite color is blue. Mr. Dranchuk would love to teach grade 3 if he could, because it is a fun age and he enjoys the curriculum. Mr. Dranchuk would like to have a pet bird if he could have one and his favorite tree is a peach tree.
Written by Jiana (Grade 5)
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Feb. 13th |
· Monday Morning Assembly in the gym at 9:00am · Lunch Program – Baked cannelloni, Mandarin orange · Division 10 – Ms. Behm – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – Creamy chicken stroganoff, tossed salad, power ball |
| Tuesday – Feb.14th |
· Valentine’s Day – Spirit Club has organized a dress in red, pink, white, flowers, peace signs etc. · Lunch Program – chicken fajita wrap, banana bread · Division 11 – Ms. McLachlan – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – Minestrone soup and crackers, Caesar salad, blue berry muffin · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Feb. 15th |
· 100’s Day of School – some teachers may be celebrating on a different day though. · Lunch Program – chicken fingers and plum sauce, banana · Division 12 – Ms. Finnie/Coyston – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – perogies + sausage, raw veggies and dip, zucchini bread |
| Thursday – Feb.16th |
· Fire Dril – 10:40am · Lunch Program – hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, red apple · Division 13 – Ms. Evans -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – beef vegetable potatoe stew, coleslaw and fruit · FAMILY FOOD MARKET – 2:10pm in the undercover caged area by the blue playground |
| Friday – Feb. 17th | · Professional Development Day for Staff – no school today |
Highlights:
- Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14th – wear red, pink, flowers, hearts, peace signs etc.
- No School on Friday – Professional Development Day for teachers
Reminders:
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 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.
Coming Up:
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
15 Girls basketball game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
16 Boys basketball game @Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying – wear a pink shirt if you have one.
22 Boys basketball game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
23 Girls basketball game @ Happy Valley – game starts at 3pm
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Girls basketball game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
MARCH
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14)
7 Boys basketball game @ Happy Valley – game starts at 3pm
8 Girls basket ball game @ David Cameron – game starts at 3pm
9 Hold & Secure Drill (Thurs 2:00pm)
9 Boys basketball game @ Wishart – game starts at 3pm
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
10 Spring Dance in the gym – PAC sponsored
11Bottle Drive – 9:00am to 12:00pm
13 to 17 Second Term Reports will be sent out
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
14 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Fire Drill (Wed 1:30pm)
17 St. Patrick’s Day – wear green today
17 Last day before Spring Vacation
18 – April 2nd Spring Vacation Break
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Feb. 6th | · No School – School Planning Day rescheduled from September |
| Tuesday – Feb.7th |
· Lunch Program – taco salad with chicken, banana bread · Division 6 – Ms. Sidhu – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – Meat loaf + Potato Salad + Strawberry oat bar · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Feb. 8th |
· Lunch Program – meatball sub, banana · Division 7 – Mrs. Denton – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – perogies + sausage, raw veggies and dip + blueberry muffin · Girls Basketball game at Savory Elementary – game starts at 3pm |
| Thursday – Feb. 9th |
· Lunch Program – cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple · Division 8 – Ms. Verdel -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – chicken quesadillas + corn and bean salad + banana bread · Boys basketball game at Ruth King Elementary – game starts at 3pm |
| Friday – Feb. 10th |
· Whitespot Lunch Fundraiser for the PAC (Parent Advisory Council) · Lunch Program – turkey and swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square · Division 9 – Ms. Chan – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – vegetarian chili + scone +creamy coleslaw + fruit |
Coming Up:
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
8 Girls Basketball game @ Savory Elementary 3:00pm
9 Boys Basketball game @ Ruth King 3:00pm
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red, Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 Girls Basketball game @ Ruth King 3:00pm
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
16 Boys Basketball game @ Ruth King 3:00pm
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
22 Boys Basketball game @ Ruth King 3:00pm
23 Girls Basketball game @ Happy Valley Elementary 3:00pm
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Girls Basketball game @ Ruth King Elementary 3:00pm
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
MARCH
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14)
1 PVP Leadership Meeting 2:00-5:00pm
6 – 10th Report Cards due to office
7 Boys Basketball game @ Happy Valley Elementary 3:00pm
8 Girls Basketball game @ David Cameron Elementary 3:00pm
9 Hold & Secure Drill (Thurs 2:00pm)
9 Boys Basketball game @ Wishart Elementary 3:00pm
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
11 Bottle Drive – 9:00am to 12:00pm
13 to 17 Second Term Reports will be sent out
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
13 PVP Elementary Meeting 1:00-3:30pm
14 Staff Meeting 2:30pm
14 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
14 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
15 H & S Meeting 3:00pm
16 Fire Drill (Wed 1:30pm)
17 St. Patrick’s Day
17 Last day before Spring Vacation
20 – 31 Spring Vacation Break
Staff Spotlight
Ms. Jessica is an EA (Education Assistant) at Ruth King Elementary School and has worked here for 10 years now. Before coming to Ruth King, she worked at Willway Elementary. Her favourite parts of Ruth King are the kids and staff, because they are all so polite and friendly. When she is not working, she likes to go camping, garden, and paint old furniture to look new (instead of sending them to the dump), and to spend time with family. Ms. Jessica enjoys reading to her kids and her favourite book is Wonder.
Written by Lucy (Grade 5)
Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class. It really disturbs the teachers lessons if you are coming into the school to drop off your child late. Thank you for your understanding.
- Please send spare clothes for your child in case of an accident or other situation where they need to change their clothes.
- Please send inside shoes with your child if you have not done so already. This reduces the amount of cleaning our custodians have to do, therefore keeping our school cleaner.
- 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 as COVID is still happening.
- 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 to let them know.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 30th |
· Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange · Division 1 – Ms. van der Leeden – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – shepards pie (beef) + tossed salad + banana bread |
| Tuesday – Jan. 31st |
· Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich, banana bread · Division 2 – Mrs. MacDonald – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – macaroni/ cauli/ broc cheese bake + raw veg & dip + muffin (blueberry) · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Jersey Day – wear your favorite team’s jersey to school today. If you don’t have one you could wear a hat or a t-shirt. |
| Wednesday – Feb. 1st |
· Lunch Program – Butter Chicken & Rice, banana · Division 3 – Mr. Stephenson – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – chicken stirfry, rice + bean salad + strawberry oat bar |
| Thursday – Feb. 2nd |
· Groundhog Day · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple · Division 4 – Ms. Pinel -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – corn, leek,potato chowder + scone + coleslaw + fruit |
| Friday – Feb. 3rd |
· Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Division 5 – Mr. Moro – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – bolognese/penne + caesar + fruit |
Coming Up:
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red, Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 23rd |
· Literacy Week – Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) Special guest, Ajmare (former RK principal) will be here to kickoff the week. · SHOEBOX STORY Diorama’s due today – bring them in so we can display in the foyer. · Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange · Kindergarten Registration Opens today for 2023 |
| Tuesday – Jan. 24th |
· Literacy Week – Grizzley’s Hockey team players are at Ruth King and will be reading stories to students in all classes. · Lunch Program – Chicken fajita wrap, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Jan. 25th |
· Literacy Week – special guests, including former RK principal, Jenn Bryne, will be here to read with classes. · Lunch Program – Chicken fingers & plum sauce, banana |
| Thursday – Jan. 26th |
· Literacy Week – dress as your favorite “Book Character” day. Bring the book to share with your class as well if you have it. · Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, apple |
| Friday – Jan.27th |
· Literacy Week – Meet 12 year old author Aurora Indyana and learn more about her novel “Wayward Fox.” · Flashlight reading in the gym – bring a flashlight if you have one. · Lunch Program – Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce, cookie · PIZZA DAY – PAC sponsored event – orders must be made online at least a week prior to the event |
Staff Spotlight
Mrs. MacDonald is a very wonderful and interesting teacher!
This year, she is teaching a Grade 5 class at Ruth King Elementary. She got the job at our school fifteen years ago, back in 2007. Before working at Ruth King, she worked at Journey Middle School teaching grade 8.
Her favorite part about working in Ruth King is working with the students.
When Mrs. MacDonald isn’t at work, she likes to garden, go hiking, crafting, cooking, baking, sewing and listening to music. Her favorite book series is the Little House In the Woods. It makes her feel like she wants to go back in time.
Her favorite animals are donkeys. I think it maybe my 3rd favorite animal. Mrs. MacDonald has three siblings and she is the youngest. Her favorite subject to teach is Social Studies and History.
Written by Sophia Rivera (Grade 5)
Coming Up:
JANUARY
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 31) – PAC fundraiser
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red, Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 16th |
· Martin Luther King Day today · Black Shirt Day – wear a black shirt in support of anti-racism · Lunch Program – Tortellini Marinara, mandarin orange |
| Tuesday – Jan. 17th |
· Lunch Program – Taco salad and chicken, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Jan. 18th |
· Lunch Program – Meatball sub, banana |
| Thursday – Jan. 19th | · Lunch Program – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple |
| Friday – Jan .20th |
· Lunch Program – Turkey and Swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square · First Family Food Market is starting today after the bell at 2:23pm |
Staff Spotlight:
Ms. Diercks works currently as a Teacher on Call (TOC) in our school district, but she has been a teacher since 1983, mostly doing learning assistance. Ms. Diercks retired in 2016. But she really missed teaching and working here, so she came back.
Before she came to Ruth King many moons ago, Ms. Diercks worked in Surrey, at John Muir, and Happy Valley Elementary.
Her favourite part about working here are the amazing kind kids, the thoughtful staff, the vibes when walking into the school, and the school being so friendly.
Ms. Diercks’ favourite thing to do is to walk on the beach, read books, and spend time with her grandchildren.
She loves to read ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, and any type of mystery books!
Written by Kendra Meyer, Grade 5 student
Coming up:
JANUARY
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 17,24,31) – PAC fundraiser
23 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
23-27 Literacy Week
23 Kindergarten Registration Opens for Sept 2023 start
27 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 Staff Meeting 2:30pm
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red,Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm