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
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
Monday – Jan. 9th |
· Monday Morning Assembly – 9:00am · Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange |
Tuesday – Jan. 10th |
· Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual) |
Wednesday – Jan. 11th |
· Lunch Program – Butter chicken & rice, banana |
Thursday – Jan. 12th |
· Earthquake Drill (Thurs 10:40am) · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple |
Friday – Jan. 13th |
· Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Whitespot – PAC sponsored |
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
Staff Spotlight:
Ms Jesske is a teacher at Ruth King. She teaches at the library and works with students in small groups.
She has worked here before in 2012, but then she came back here in 2021. Before Ms. Jesske came to Ruth King, she worked at David Cameron Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, and Wishart Elementary.
Her favorite part about working at Ruth King are the staff and students. When she’s not working some of her favorite things are reading, watching, movies and spending time with her family. Her favorite book is The Berenstain Bears.
****BONUS FACTS****
When Ms. Jesske was in elementary school, she wanted to be a teacher, and she and Ms. Verdel’s daughter used to play school and fight over who got to be the teacher.
Ms. Jesske was once taught by Ms. Bloom at Spencer Middle School and by Ms. van der Leeden at Belmont.
Written by Maria Wood (Grade 5 student)
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a lovely winter break. We have a fairly low key week as we all get used to the school routine again after the holidays.
This Week:
Monday – Jan. 2nd | · No School Today |
Tuesday – Jan. 3rd |
· 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. 4th | · Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers & Plum sauce, banana |
Thursday – Jan. 5th | · Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, red apple |
Friday – Jan. 6th |
· Lunch Program – Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce, cookie · Bottle Drive – sponsored by the PAC; 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, January 7th in the front parking lot of Ruth King Elementary School. Save your empties from the holidays. |
Coming Up:
January
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 3,10,17,24,31) – PAC fundraiser
7 Bottle Drive 9am to 12pm
9 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
10 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
12 Earthquake Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
13 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
23 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
27 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
December is upon us and everyone is looking forward to the break. Most teachers will have sent the report cards out by now, but if not, you will receive them this week.
This Week:
Monday – Dec. 5th | · Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange |
Tuesday – Dec. 6th |
· Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich and banana bread · Lock Down Drill (Tues 1:00pm) |
Wednesday – Dec. 7th | · Lunch Program – Butter Chicken & Rice and banana |
Thursday – Dec. 8th | · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple |
Friday – Dec. 9th |
· Christmas Store Starts today – see poster attached to this email · Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored |
Coming Up:
December
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (December 13) – PAC fundraiser
12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
12 Christmas Store – in the gym
13 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Santa’s Pancake Breakfast – Whole School
16 PJ Day (last day before Winter break)
19th – Jan.2nd Winter Vacation Break
January
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 3,10,17,24,31) – PAC fundraiser
3 Schools Reopen After Winter Vacation
9 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
10 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
12 Earthquake Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
13 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
23 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
27 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
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
Mr. Kevin is our amazing custodian, and he has been here at Ruth King for the last two years. Before that, Mr. Kevin worked at many other schools in our district.
His favourite part of working at Ruth King are the students, the staff and Charlie, the therapy dog.
When he is not working hard to make our school a beautiful learning space, Mr. Kevin enjoys rebuilding cars and spending time with his family.
By Maria Wood, Grade 5 student
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you to everyone who made it out to Parent/Teacher Interviews last week. If you missed out, please reach out to your child’s teacher and arrange to either meet or talk over the phone if you so wish.
This Week:
Monday – Nov 28th |
· Scholastic Book Fair last day today · Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) · Lunch Program – Baked cannelloni and mandarin orange · Boys Handball @ Ruth King 3:00pm |
Tuesday – Nov 29th |
· Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Lunch Program – Chicken Fajita Wrap and banana bread · Boys Handball @ Hans Helgason 3:00pm · Board Meeting – 7:00pm |
Wednesday – Nov 30th | · Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers & plum sauce and banana |
Thursday – Dec 1st | · Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, red apple |
Friday – Dec 2nd |
· Lunch Program – Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce, cookie · Last PISE Program – “Let Play Grow” afterschool care |
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
This week, I would like to spotlight Mr. Stephenson. He has been here at Ruth King for the last six years and Mr. Stephenson is not only a teacher, but also a coach at our school. Mr. Stephenson runs the Health Hustle on some Fridays. He loves to dance the ZUMBA. Before he came to Ruth King, Mr. Stephenson was a substitute teacher in Quesnel, BC.
His favourite part about working as a teacher is making every day better than the last.
In his free time, Mr. Stephenson likes doing sports, road trips and play board games with his friends. Calvin and Hobbs is his favourite book and … Mr. Stephenson became a father to a baby daughter last week.
Congratulations!
By Jaxon Tanner, Grade 5
Coming Up:
December
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (December 6,13) – PAC fundraiser
6 Lock Down Drill (Tues 1:00pm)
9 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9&12 Christmas Store – in the gym
13 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Santa’s Pancake Breakfast – Whole School
16 PJ Day (last day before Winter break)
19th – Jan.2nd Winter Vacation Break
January
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 3,10,17,24,31) – PAC fundraiser
3 Schools Reopen After Winter Vacation
9 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
10 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
12 Earthquake Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
13 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
23 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
27 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
Monday – Nov 21st |
· Scholastic Book Fair starts today and runs all week. · Lunch Program – Tortellini marinara and mandarin orange |
Tuesday – Nov 22nd |
· Grade 5 Leadership Group – 7:30am meeting · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Lunch Program – Taco Salad with Chicken and banana bread · Girls Handball @ 3:00pm |
Wednesday – Nov 23rd | · Lunch Program – Meatball Sub and banana |
Thursday – Nov 24th | · Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences |
Friday – Nov 25th | · Pro D – Non-Instructional Day – no school |
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
I had the lovely opportunity to interview a Ruth King staff member, Ms. Chan. I now know some cool and some surprising things about her. I have asked her five questions and here are the answers.
Ms. Chan teaches Grade 2 and it is her fourth year working at Ruth King! Before coming to Ruth King, she worked at Canadian Tire (I was very surprised!)
Ms. Chan’s favourite part about working at our school are the kids, the staff and the families.
When she isn’t working, she likes to paddleboard and work in her garden. Her favourite book is Eyes That Kiss in the Corners. This book is teaching us that everyone is beautiful.
By Lucy Saric (Grade 5 student)
Coming Up:
November
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 29) – PAC fundraiser
28 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
28 – Dec2 First Term Reports will be sent out during this period
29 Board Meeting – 7:00pm
December
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (December 6,13) – PAC fundraiser
6 Lock Down Drill (Tues 1:00pm)
9 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9&12 Christmas Store – in the gym
13 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Santa’s Pancake Breakfast – Whole School
16 PJ Day (last day before Winter break)
19th – Jan.2nd Winter Vacation Break
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
Monday – Nov 14th |
· Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise and mandarin orange · Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) |
Tuesday – Nov 15th |
· Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Girls Handball @ John Stubbs 3:00pm |
Wednesday – Nov 16th |
· Lunch Program – Butter Chicken and rice, banana · Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am) · Rock Your Mocs Day – see the history about this day below. |
Thursday – Nov 17th | · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple |
Friday – Nov 18th |
· TWIN Day – find someone and plan to dress the same as each other. · Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser |
History of Rock Your Mocs
Indigenous people from coast to coast to coast are rocking their moccasins at school, at the office and in communities this week amid a worldwide campaign to promote cultural pride.
Rock Your Mocs was started in 2011 by Jessica Jaylyn Atsye of Laguna Pueblo, N.M., and beginning in 2013 has been organized by event producer Melissa Sanchez as a worldwide movement every Nov. 15. Schools can choose any day during the week to have their day.
Atsye was just 19 when she started a Facebook event for her friends to wear moccasins. It went viral, and has grown each year. She said “Rock Your Mocs is about unifying Indigenous Peoples globally through social media, promoting cultural pride, and showcasing the diversity of nations.
It paves the road for younger generations not to be ashamed of where they come from, balancing how modern society is and our traditional and cultural ways of living.”
How to join in
- Wear your moccasins if you have them
- Take a photo, video or story and upload to social media using the hashtag #RockYourMocs
- Click on the hashtags to see what’s happening worldwide
Coming Up:
November
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 22,29) – PAC fundraiser
22 Board Meeting – 7:00pm
24 Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences
25 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
28 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
28 – Dec2 First Term Reports will be sent out during this period
December
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (December 6,13 ) – PAC fundraiser
6 Lock Down Drill (Tues 1:00pm)
9 Whitespot – PAC sponsored
12 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9&12 Christmas Store – in the gym
13 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
16 Santa’s Pancake Breakfast – Whole School
16 PJ Day (last day before Winter break)
19th – Jan.2nd Winter Vacation Break
Reminders:
- Please do not park in the staff parking lot or spaces on Matson Road when dropping off your children. There are very limited spaces and if you are parked in the spaces, the Ruth King staff will have no spaces to park.
- Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well. We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick. We are trying to keep everyone safe. Please follow these guidelines.
- Please remind your child not to bring toys (including Pokemon cards) or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher. Electronics should also stay at home as well. Thank you for your continued help with this policy.
- If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please. No need to call or email the office.
ON THE PLAYGROUND: 1. Please do not bring your dog on the school grounds. 2. Make a meeting spot for you and your child after school so that you can locate each other. If all else fails, come to the office please. 3. Bikes and scooters, or anything with wheels need to be walked on the playground please. |
Staff Spotlight
Ms. O’Neal is a grade 1/2 teacher at Ruth King, and has been at our school for two years. She taught Kindergarten last year. Before she came to Ruth King, Ms. O’Neal worked at Happy Valley Elementary. Her favourite part of Ruth King is the amazing garden with fresh vegetables, the great kids and the awesome staff members.
When she is not working, Ms. O’Neal likes to go hiking on the Juan de Fuca Trail or one of the other cool trails in the area. She also likes to read, but she does not have one particular favourite book.
By Kendra Meyer – grade 5
This Week:
Monday – Nov 7th |
· Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange · Boys Handball Game @ Ruth King against Millstream 3:00pm |
Tuesday – Nov 8th |
· Lunch Program – Chicken Fajita Wrap, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Indigenous Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am · PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual) · Grade 5 Leadership Meeting at 7:30am |
Wednesday – Nov 9th |
· Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers and plum sauce, banana · School Photo Retake Day · Girls Handball Game @ Ruth King against Savory 3:00pm |
Thursday – Nov 10th |
· Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple · Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am · Boys Handball Game @ Ruth King against Lakewood 3:00pm |
Friday – Nov 11th | · Remembrance Day – No School |
Coming Up:
November
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser
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
November
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser
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
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
Mr. Siu is a Music teacher at Ruth King Elementary School. He started working here at the start of October. Before he came to our school, Mr. Siu worked in Toronto, Ontario! He was a Music teacher and tuba player! I think the tuba is hard to play; it also looks hard to carry. Mr. Siu’s favorite thing to do is either to train for marathons or hang out with his beloved family! His favorite thing about working at our school are the students. Mr.Siu’s favorite book is Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, but he has a lot of other favorite books.
Written by Drayson “Didi” Goodrich (Grade 5)
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 31st |
· 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 1st |
· 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 2nd | · Lunch Program – Meatball sub, banana |
Thursday – Nov 3rd | · Lunch Program – Cucumber Cream Cheese Bagel, Red apple |
Friday – Nov 4th | · 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)
19th – Jan.2nd Winter Vacation Break
Reminders:
- Please do not park in the staff parking lot or spaces on Matson Road when dropping off your children. There are very limited spaces and if you are parked in the spaces, the Ruth King staff will have no spaces to park.
- Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well. We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick. We are trying to keep everyone safe. Please follow these guidelines.
- Please remind your child not to bring toys (including Pokemon cards) or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher. Electronics should also stay at home as well. Thank you for your continued help with this policy.
- If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please. No need to call or email the office.
ON THE PLAYGROUND: 1. Please do not bring your dog on the school grounds. 2. Make a meeting spot for you and your child after school so that you can locate each other. If all else fails, come to the office please. 3. Bikes and scooters, or anything with wheels need to be walked on the playground please. |
Staff Spotlight
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 24th |
– Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange – Science World Presentation – “Fantastic Forces” at 1:15pm in the gym |
Tuesday – Oct 25th |
– 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 26th | – Lunch Program – Butter Chicken and rice & banana |
Thursday – Oct 27th |
– Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt & apple – Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm |
Friday – Oct 28th |
– 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 17th |
– Monday Morning Meeting – 9:00am – Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange |
Tuesday – Oct 18th |
– 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 19th |
– School Photo Day – brush your hair and wear your best 😉 – Lunch Program – Chicken fingers with plum sauce and banana |
Thursday – Oct 20th |
– Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill – 10:10 am – Lunch Program – Hard-boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt & apple |
Friday – Oct 21th | – 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)