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UrduDear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 30th |
· Lunch Program – Penne Bolognaise, mandarin orange · Division 1 – Ms. van der Leeden – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – shepards pie (beef) + tossed salad + banana bread |
| Tuesday – Jan. 31st |
· Lunch Program – Egg Salad Bunwich, banana bread · Division 2 – Mrs. MacDonald – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – macaroni/ cauli/ broc cheese bake + raw veg & dip + muffin (blueberry) · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. · Jersey Day – wear your favorite team’s jersey to school today. If you don’t have one you could wear a hat or a t-shirt. |
| Wednesday – Feb. 1st |
· Lunch Program – Butter Chicken & Rice, banana · Division 3 – Mr. Stephenson – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – chicken stirfry, rice + bean salad + strawberry oat bar |
| Thursday – Feb. 2nd |
· Groundhog Day · Lunch Program – Blueberry muffin, yogurt, red apple · Division 4 – Ms. Pinel -Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – corn, leek,potato chowder + scone + coleslaw + fruit |
| Friday – Feb. 3rd |
· Lunch Program – Smoked meat & cheese sandwich, nutrigrain bar · Division 5 – Mr. Moro – Setting the Table Pilot Lunch – bolognese/penne + caesar + fruit |
Coming Up:
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red, Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 23rd |
· Literacy Week – Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) Special guest, Ajmare (former RK principal) will be here to kickoff the week. · SHOEBOX STORY Diorama’s due today – bring them in so we can display in the foyer. · Lunch Program – Baked Cannelloni, mandarin orange · Kindergarten Registration Opens today for 2023 |
| Tuesday – Jan. 24th |
· Literacy Week – Grizzley’s Hockey team players are at Ruth King and will be reading stories to students in all classes. · Lunch Program – Chicken fajita wrap, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Jan. 25th |
· Literacy Week – special guests, including former RK principal, Jenn Bryne, will be here to read with classes. · Lunch Program – Chicken fingers & plum sauce, banana |
| Thursday – Jan. 26th |
· Literacy Week – dress as your favorite “Book Character” day. Bring the book to share with your class as well if you have it. · Lunch Program – Hard boiled egg, hummus & crackers, yogurt, apple |
| Friday – Jan.27th |
· Literacy Week – Meet 12 year old author Aurora Indyana and learn more about her novel “Wayward Fox.” · Flashlight reading in the gym – bring a flashlight if you have one. · Lunch Program – Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with iceberg lettuce, cookie · PIZZA DAY – PAC sponsored event – orders must be made online at least a week prior to the event |
Staff Spotlight
Mrs. MacDonald is a very wonderful and interesting teacher!
This year, she is teaching a Grade 5 class at Ruth King Elementary. She got the job at our school fifteen years ago, back in 2007. Before working at Ruth King, she worked at Journey Middle School teaching grade 8.
Her favorite part about working in Ruth King is working with the students.
When Mrs. MacDonald isn’t at work, she likes to garden, go hiking, crafting, cooking, baking, sewing and listening to music. Her favorite book series is the Little House In the Woods. It makes her feel like she wants to go back in time.
Her favorite animals are donkeys. I think it maybe my 3rd favorite animal. Mrs. MacDonald has three siblings and she is the youngest. Her favorite subject to teach is Social Studies and History.
Written by Sophia Rivera (Grade 5)
Coming Up:
JANUARY
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 31) – PAC fundraiser
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red, Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This Week:
| Monday – Jan. 16th |
· Martin Luther King Day today · Black Shirt Day – wear a black shirt in support of anti-racism · Lunch Program – Tortellini Marinara, mandarin orange |
| Tuesday – Jan. 17th |
· Lunch Program – Taco salad and chicken, banana bread · Popcorn and Smencils (smelly pencils) handed out today for those who ordered. This is a PAC fundraiser. |
| Wednesday – Jan. 18th |
· Lunch Program – Meatball sub, banana |
| Thursday – Jan. 19th | · Lunch Program – Cucumber cream cheese bagel, red apple |
| Friday – Jan .20th |
· Lunch Program – Turkey and Swiss cheese wrap with cranberry mayo, rice krispie square · First Family Food Market is starting today after the bell at 2:23pm |
Staff Spotlight:
Ms. Diercks works currently as a Teacher on Call (TOC) in our school district, but she has been a teacher since 1983, mostly doing learning assistance. Ms. Diercks retired in 2016. But she really missed teaching and working here, so she came back.
Before she came to Ruth King many moons ago, Ms. Diercks worked in Surrey, at John Muir, and Happy Valley Elementary.
Her favourite part about working here are the amazing kind kids, the thoughtful staff, the vibes when walking into the school, and the school being so friendly.
Ms. Diercks’ favourite thing to do is to walk on the beach, read books, and spend time with her grandchildren.
She loves to read ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, and any type of mystery books!
Written by Kendra Meyer, Grade 5 student
Coming up:
JANUARY
Popcorn and Smencil Sales (Jan 17,24,31) – PAC fundraiser
23 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)
23-27 Literacy Week
23 Kindergarten Registration Opens for Sept 2023 start
27 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
31 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
FEBRUARY
Popcorn & Smencils (7,14,21,28) – PAC fundraiser
6 Non-Instructional Day – re-scheduled from Sept 19th
7 Staff Meeting 2:30pm
7 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)
10 Whitespot Lunch – PAC sponsored
13 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
14 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – (Red,Pink,Hearts,Peace)
15 100th day of School
16 Fire Drill (Thurs 10:40am)
17 Non-Instructional Day – No School
20 Family Day – No School
22 PINK Shirt Day – anti-bullying
24 Pizza Day – PAC sponsored
27 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym) – whole school assembly
28 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)