Ruth King Elementary School February 20-24th, 2023

February 22, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Feb. 20^th*	· 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. 22^nd*	· 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. 23^rd*	· 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.24^th*	· 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)

Ruth King Elementary School February 13 – 17th, 2023

February 13, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Feb. 13^th*	· 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.14^th*	· 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. 15^th*	· 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.16^th*	· 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. 17^th*	· 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

Ruth King Elementary School February 6th- 10th, 2023

February 7, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Feb. 6^th*	· No School – School Planning Day rescheduled from September
*Tuesday – Feb.7^th*	· 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. 8^th*	· 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. 9^th*	· 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. 10^th*	· 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

15 100^th 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 – 10^th 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.

Ruth King Elementary School January 30th – February 3rd, 2023

January 30, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Jan. 30^th*	· 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. 31^st*	· 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. 1^st*	· 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. 2^nd*	· 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. 3^rd*	· 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)

15 100^th 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

Ruth King Elementary School January 23rd – 27th, 2023

January 23, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Jan. 23^rd*	· 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. 24^th*	· 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. 25^th*	· 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. 26^th*	· 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.27^th*	· 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)

15 100^th 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

Ruth King Elementary School January 16th – 20th, 2023

January 16, 2023 / School News

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. 17^th*	· 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. 18^th*	· Lunch Program – Meatball sub, banana
*Thursday – Jan. 19^th*	· Lunch Program – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple
*Friday – Jan .20^th*	· 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)

15 100^th 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

Ruth King Elementary School January 9th – 13th, 2023

January 9, 2023 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Jan. 9^th*	· Monday Morning Assembly – 9:00am · Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange
*Tuesday – Jan. 10^th*	· 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. 11^th*	· Lunch Program – Butter chicken & rice, banana
*Thursday – Jan. 12^th*	· Earthquake Drill (Thurs 10:40am) · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple
*Friday – Jan. 13^th*	· 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)

15 100^th 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)

Ruth King Elementary School January 3rd – 6th, 2023

January 3, 2023 / School News

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. 2^nd*	· No School Today
*Tuesday – Jan. 3^rd*	· 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. 4^th*	· Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers & Plum sauce, banana
*Thursday – Jan. 5^th*	· Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, red apple
*Friday – Jan. 6^th*	· 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 7^th 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

Ruth King Elementary School December 5 – 9th, 2022

December 5, 2022 / School News

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. 5^th*	· Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange
*Tuesday – Dec. 6^th*	· 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. 7^th*	· Lunch Program – Butter Chicken & Rice and banana
*Thursday – Dec. 8^th*	· Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple
*Friday – Dec. 9^th*	· 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)

19^th – Jan.2^nd 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

Ruth King Elementary School November 28th to December 2nd, 2022

November 28, 2022 / School News

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 28^th*	· 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 29^th*	· 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 30^th*	· Lunch Program – Chicken Fingers & plum sauce and banana
*Thursday – Dec 1^st*	· Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, red apple
*Friday – Dec 2^nd*	· 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)

19^th – Jan.2^nd 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

Ruth King Elementary School November 21st to 25th, 2022

November 21, 2022 / School News

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

*Monday – Nov 21^st*	· Scholastic Book Fair starts today and runs all week. · Lunch Program – Tortellini marinara and mandarin orange
*Tuesday – Nov 22^nd*	· 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 23^rd*	· Lunch Program – Meatball Sub and banana
*Thursday – Nov 24^th*	· Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Friday – Nov 25^th*	· 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)

19^th – Jan.2^nd Winter Vacation Break

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