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| Monday – April 24th | · Hot Lunch Options – tortellini marinara, mandarin orange OR pesto roasted chicken + roast potato/carrots +’greek salad’ +fruit |
| Tuesday – April 25th |
· Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Hot Lunch Options – taco salad with chicken, banana bread OR meatloaf + pasta salad+oatmeal cookie · Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday – April26th |
· Grade 4 – Fire Expo (Ms.Pinel’s class, Mr.Stephenson’s class, Mr. Moro’s Class) · Hot Lunch Options – meatball sub and banana OR breakfast for lunch – baked french toast + sausage + fruit salad · Western Day or dress as a Farm Animal Day – lets be creative. |
| Thursday – April 27th |
· Hot Lunch Options – cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple OR pork chili + cheddar scone+raw veg & dip+powerball · Boys Soccer Game at Ruth King – after school on the field against Lakewood. |
| Friday – April 28th |
· Hot Lunch Options – turkey and Swiss Cheese Wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square OR bolognese/penne + caesar salad +banana bread · Pizza Day for those who have ordered – PAC sponsored · FREE FAMILY FOOD MARKET – 2:00pm in the undercover caged area by the blue playground. Please remember to bring your own bags. |
Regular Reminders:
- If you are running late, please drop off your child at the front door and let the staff take them to class.
- If your child is going to be away from school, picking up early for appointments, or late picking up, it is important to email your child’s teacher and Ms. Jodi our secretary (jward@sd62.bc.ca) to let them know directly.
- 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:
MAY
Popcorn & Smencils (2,9,16,23,30)
1 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
2 Whole School Photo Day
2 Girls Soccer game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
3 Cross Country Run – Juan de Fuca
9 Girls Soccer game @ Lakewood – game starts at 3pm
9 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Boys Soccer game @ Sangster – game starts at 3pm
12 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
15 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
16/17 Soccer Jamboree
16 Girls Soccer Jamboree @ John Stubbs – game is from 3-5:30pm
17 Boys Soccer Jamboree @ John Stubbs – game is from 3-5:30pm
18 Earthquake Drill (Thurs – 11:00am)
22 Victoria Day – No School
24-27 Aboriginal Awareness Week
26 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Bottle Drive – RK staff parking lot
26 Family Fun Night – moved to June 16th
29 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
30 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
31 NED Show – “Mindset Mission” – 1:15pm
UNE
Popcorn & Smencils (6,13)
1 Spring Concert – “Songs of the Season” – two shows 1:00pm and 6:15pm
2 Fire Drill (Fri 1:30pm)
2 District Elementary Track & Field Day
5 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
9 Kindergarten Orientation – AM
13 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
16 Family Fun Night – PAC sponsored
21 National Indigenous Day
19 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
23 FUN Day – ice cream truck/sprinklers/dunk tank
26 Grade 5 Year End Trip – Wild Play
27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Beach Day
29 Final Summary Reports go home
29 Last Day of school for students!
This Week:
| Monday – April 17th |
· Monday Morning Meeting – 9:00am · Grade 5 visit to Spencer Middle School to attend the Jesse Ruben “We Can..” project presentation. · Hot Lunch Options – shepherd’s pie, tossed salad, banana bread OR penne bolognaise and mandarin orange. · Ready Set Learn Event today – 3 and 4 years old’s and their parents will be visiting the school. |
| Tuesday – April 18th |
· Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Hot Lunch Options – chicken quesadilla, Greek salad, fruit OR egg salad bunwich and banana bread. |
| Wednesday – April 19th |
· Grade 4 Young Entrepreneurship Fair – open for students to purchase during their class visits. · Hot Lunch Options – salmon cakes, wild rice pilaf, Caesar salad, granola bar OR butter chicken and rice and banana. |
| Thursday – April 20th |
· Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – please decide to pick up your child early. · OPEN HOUSE 12:45pm to 4:00pm; 5:00pm to 6:30pm – please come by the school and check out what your child has been doing in the last few months. · Also check out the Grade 4 Young Entrepreneurship Fair in the gym. · gym. Bring some cash in case you see something you would like to buy. |
| Friday – April 21st | · Pro D – Non-Instructional Day – no school today; enjoy the long weekend! |
Regular Reminders:
- 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 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.
- If your child is going to be away from school, picking up early for appointments, or late picking up, it is important to email your child’s teacher and Ms. Jodi our secretary (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.
- 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.
Coming Up:
APRIL
Popcorn & Smencils (11,18,25)
19 Boys Soccer game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
22 Earth Day
25 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
26 Spirit Day – dress up as a cowboy/girl or farm animal
27 Boys Soccer game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
28 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
MAY
Popcorn & Smencils (2,9,16,23,30)
1 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
2 Girls Soccer game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
3 Cross Country Run – Juan de Fuca
9 Girls Soccer game @ Lakewood – game starts at 3pm
9 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Boys Soccer game @ Sangster – game starts at 3pm
12 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
15 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
16/17 Soccer Jamboree
16 Girls Soccer Jamboree @ John Stubbs – game starts at 3pm – 5:30pm
17 Boys Soccer Jamboree @ John Stubbs – game starts at 3pm – 5:30pm
18 Earthquake Drill (Thurs – 11:00am)
22 Victoria Day – No School
24-27 Aboriginal Awareness Week
26 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Bottle Drive – RK staff parking lot
26 Family Fun Night – moved to June 16th
29 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
30 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
31 NED Show – “Mindset Mission”
JUNE
Popcorn & Smencils (6,13)
1 Spring Concert – “Songs of the Season” – two shows 1:00pm and 6:15pm
2 Fire Drill (Fri 1:30pm)
2 District Elementary Track & Field Day
5 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
9 Kindergarten Orientation – AM
13 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
16 Family Fun Night – PAC sponsored
21 National Indigenous Day
19 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
23 FUN Day – ice cream truck/sprinklers
27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Beach Day
29 Final Summary Reports go home
29 Last Day of school for students!
This Week:
| Monday – April 10th | · Easter Monday – no school |
| Tuesday – April 11th |
· Hearing Screening for Kindergarten students · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Hot Lunch Options – Veggie Cottage Pie and tossed salad OR Chicken fajita wrap and banana bread · PAC Meeting – virtual meeting at 6:15pm on MSteams |
| Wednesday – April 12th |
· Hot Lunch Options – Beef & Barley Soup with a cheddar scone and Greek salad OR Chicken fingers with plum sauce and a banana · Na’tsa’maht Dinner at Ruth King for those who have registered – 5:00pm; Ms. MacDonald’s class will be drumming with Gramma Clifton at the event. |
| Thursday – April 13th |
· Elder Earl will be at Ruth King today to tell stories and enjoy traditional tea with some classes. · Hot Lunch Options – Roasted Chicken with rice/veggies and fruit OR Hard-boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yougurt and apple |
| Friday – April 14th |
· Hot Lunch Options – Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese with Caesar salad OR Roast beef & cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce and cookie · Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored fundraiser · FREE FAMILY FOOD MARKET – 2:00pm in the undercover caged area by the blue playground. Please remember to bring your own bags. |
Coming Up:
APRIL
Popcorn & Smencils (11,18,25)
17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
19 Fire Drill (Tues 1:40pm)
19 Boys Soccer Game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
20 Early Dismissal @ 11:23
21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day
22 Earth Day
25 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
27 Boys Soccer Game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
28 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
MAY
Popcorn & Smencils (2,9,16,23,30)
1 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
2 Girls Soccer Game @ Ruth King – game starts at 3pm
9 Girls Soccer Game @ Lakewood – game starts at 3pm
9 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Boys Soccer Game @ Sangster – game starts at 3pm
12 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
15 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
16 Girls Soccer Game @ John Stubbs – game starts at 3pm – 5:30pm
17 Boys Soccer Game @ John Stubbs – game starts at 3pm – 5:30pm
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
JUNE
Popcorn & Smencils (6,13)
1 Spring Concert
2 Fire Drill (Fri 1:30pm)
5 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
9 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
21 National Indigenous Day
19 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
23 FUN Day – ice cream truck/sprinklers
27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
28 Beach Day
29 Final Summary Reports go home
29 Last Day of school for students!
This Week:
| Monday – April 3rd |
· Morning Meeting 8:45am (gym) · Hot Lunch – Tortellini Marinara, mandarin orange |
| Tuesday – April 4th |
· Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Hot Lunch – Taco Salad with chicken, banana bread |
| Wednesday – April 5th | · Hot Lunch – Meatball Sub, banana |
| Thursday – April 6th |
· Elder Earl will be at Ruth King today to tell stories and enjoy traditional tea with some classes. · Hot Lunch – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple |
| Friday – April 7th | · Good Friday – No School |
Our school has been participating in a pilot school meal program entitled “Setting the Table” as you all know. Each class has had the opportunity to try out the food. Please ask your children for their feedback. The program is seeking input from parents whose children have participated in the program in order to support its ongoing development. Please consider taking a couple of minutes to complete this brief, anonymous survey:
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HCnxJJP2yvaFls
More information about Setting the Table:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/100gejpo_oeRNtIqg9ITbEz8Gw7-T-HRpXX_s2pKTVN0/edit
Thank you in advance.
Enjoy the week everyone!
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
This 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)