Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

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.

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

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

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)

19^th – Jan.2^nd 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.

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:

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.

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:

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)

19^th – Jan.2^nd 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.

Staff Spotlight

Today, we would like to introduce Ms. Finnie, who is the new vice-principal and Grade 1 teacher at Ruth King. Ms. Finnie came to Ruth King in September 2022. Before she came to our school, Ms. Finnie was a teacher and principal in Haida Gwaii in Northern British Columbia. Her favorite part about working at Ruth King is her connection to the kids, the families and the community.

When she is not working at school, Ms. Finnie likes to spend time with her family, be active and ride her bike on the Galloping Goose. Her favorite book is Anne of Green Gables and The Hatchet.

Written by Jiana Vaghasiya (Grade 5)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

There have been some new students this week and last, so welcome to the Ruth King Elementary School News.   If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email myself, Ms. Sarah Finnie our Vice Principal(sfinnie@sd62.bc.ca) or Ms. Jodi Ward our Admin. Assistant(jward@sd62.bc.ca).

The Halloween Dance is coming up on Friday.  Please read the “guidelines for costumes” for our school district.  The letter is attached.

This Week:

Coming Up:

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

November

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 1,8,15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser

8 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)

8 School Photo Retake Day

8 Indigenous Remembrance Day

10 Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am

11  Remembrance Day – No School

12 Ruth King Craft Fair – PAC fundraiser

14 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

16 Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am)

18 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

22 Board Meeting – 7:00pm

24 Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences

25 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

28 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

28 – Dec2 First Term Reports will be sent out during this period

OTHER INFORMATION:

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

Reminders:

Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well.  We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick.  We are trying to keep everyone safe.  Please follow these guidelines.

Please remind your child not to bring toys or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher.  Electronics should also stay at home as well.  Thank you for your continued help with this policy.

 If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please.  No need to call or email the office. 

Staff Spotlight

This week, we would like to spotlight Ms. Shannon.

Her role at Ruth King Elementary is as an Education Assistant (EA) and she started at our school in November 2021.

Before she became an EA, she worked for 16 years as an early childhood educator assistant at Happy Campers Childcare. Ms. Shannon wanted to change jobs and start working with older children. She enjoys helping kids that are in need and kids that need more help!

When Ms. Shannon is not at work, she is at home with her two sons, dog and husband. They enjoy spending time out in nature, walking their dog or hiking. She doesn’t read much but if she does, she likes to read Robert Munch books with her sons.

                  Written by Sadie Twynstra (grade 5)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

There have been some new students this week and last, so welcome to the Ruth King Elementary School News.   If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email myself, Ms. Sarah Finnie our Vice Principal(sfinnie@sd62.bc.ca) or Ms. Jodi Ward our Admin. Assistant(jward@sd62.bc.ca).  I hope you are all enjoying this fabulous fall weather!

This Week:

Coming Up:

October

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (October 25) – PAC fundraiser

22 PAC Sponsored Bottle Drive – 9:00am – 12:00pm

***Volunteers needed – contact the PAC ruthkingpac@gmail.com

28 Halloween Dance – PAC sponsored event (volunteers needed – contact the PAC ruthkingpac@gmail.com

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

November

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 1,8,15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser

8 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)

8 School Photo Retake Day

8 Indigenous Remembrance Day

10 Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am

11  Remembrance Day – No School

12 Ruth King Craft Fair – PAC fundraiser

14 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

16 Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am)

18 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

22 Board Meeting – 7:00pm

24 Early Dismissal @ 11:23am – Parent/Teacher Conferences

25 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

28 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

28 – Dec2 First Term Reports will be sent out during this period

OTHER INFORMATION:

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

Reminders:

Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well.  We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick.  We are trying to keep everyone safe.  Please follow these guidelines.

Please remind your child not to bring toys or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher.  Electronics should also stay at home as well.  Thank you for your continued help with this policy.

If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please.  No need to call the office. I have attached a list of email addresses in case you do not have the teacher’s email.

Staff Spotlight

Ms. Jodi is our school secretary. She came to Ruth King last year in November.

Before Ms. Jodi came to work at our school, she worked at West Bay Mechanical. Her role there was a Payroll Clerk.

Ms. Jodi’s favorite part at Ruth King is to help the students and help them solve problems.

When Ms. Jodi is not at her job, she enjoys crafting, paddle boarding, quading, dancing, and sitting around a campfire. Finally, her favorite book is ”Outlander”. Ms. Jodi loves reading about Scotland.

Written by Quintin Sihota (Grade 5)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone!  I hope you are out enjoying this beautiful weather with your family and friends.  See you all on Tuesday.

Reminders:

Please remember to keep your children home if they are not feeling well.  We have had to send several students home who have come to school sick.  We are trying to keep everyone safe.  Please follow these guidelines.

Please remind your child not to bring toys or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher.  Electronics should also stay at home as well.  Thank you for your continued help with this policy.

If your child is going to be away from school, it is important to email your child’s teacher to let them know directly. Also, if you plan to pick up your child early, please email their teacher as well please.  No need to call the office. I have attached a list of email addresses in case you do not have the teacher’s email.

This Week:

Coming Up:

October

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (October 18,25) – PAC fundraiser

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

22 PAC Sponsored Bottle Drive – 9:00am – 12:00pm (volunteers needed – contact the PAC)

28 Halloween Dance – PAC sponsored event (volunteers needed – contact the PAC)

31 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

November

Popcorn and Smencil Sales (November 1,8,15,22,29) – PAC fundraiser

8 PAC Meeting – 6:15pm (virtual)

8 School Photo Retake Day

8 Indigenous Remembrance Day

10 Remembrance Day Assembly 10:45am

11  Remembrance Day – No School

12 Ruth King Craft Fair – PAC fundraiser

14 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

16 Fire Drill (Wed 11:40am)

18 Pizza Day – PAC fundraiser

21 to 25 Report Cards due to office

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

Student Sessions with Parents (after school hours) – Social Media Awareness – Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints and Cyberbullying

November 15, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 1 – November 15, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

November 30, 2022 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Register Student with Parent Session 2 – November 30, 2022 (event-wizard.com)

PAC Meeting Invite

Our next PAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11 starting at 6:15 pm. Please find the meeting link below, and please find attached the agenda.

See you all there!        Sara Turpin, PAC Secretary

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Hello families of Ruth King,

The Goldstream Gazette has a table set up in their office at  847 Goldstream Ave #1. There you will be able to purchase shirts , hoodies, socks and candles to raise money for the survivors of Residential Schools.

Proceeds will be given to the survivors of the Residential schools. Cash only

You can call the Gazette office at #250-478-9552 for more information.

Thank you,

Ruth King Staff

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Week:

Reminders:

Please remind your child not to bring toys or other sports equipment from home to school unless it is requested by the classroom teacher.  Electronics should also stay at home as well.  Thank you for your continued help with this policy.

Coming Up:

October

3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

5 Tour de Rock – riding by at 12:25pm

10  Thanksgiving Day – No School

11 PAC Meeting – 6:30pm (virtual)

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend with your children. We are heading into our third week.

This Week:

Reminders:

Coming Up:

September

26 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym

26-30 Orange Shirt Week

27 Public Board Meeting – 7:00pm

29 Orange Shirt Day

30 National Day of Truth & Reconciliation – No School

October

3 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

5 Tour de Rock – riding by at 12:25pm

10  Thanksgiving Day – No School

11 PAC Meeting – 6:30pm (virtual)

17 Morning Meeting 9:00am (gym)

20 Great BC Shake Out Earthquake Drill –am

19 School Photo Day – Library

21 Pro D – Non-Instructional Day

31 Halloween – Orange & Black Day or Costumes (Spirit Club Event)

The school district is looking for noon hour supervisors, if you are interested please see information below:

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62 (SOOKE)
TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
2. Three months of experience and over.
3. Patience with, and care for, students and a demonstrated aptitude for the work to be
performed.
4. Ability to follow school district policy and procedures.
5. Be able to follow school “Code of Conduct” and reinforce the values to children.
6. An ability to work well with other adults.
7. A desire to help children.
8. Self-assurance and a well modulated voice with the ability to speak fluently and
communicate well.
9. Appreciation of the confidential nature of all information relating to students, parents and
teachers.
10. Holder of a valid Occupational First Aid – Level One Certificate.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: To assist in providing a well organized, supervised school
environment in which students can take full advantage of
their non-instructional time.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists administration in duties relating to supervision of students during noninstructional time.
2. Dispenses first aid and tends to children in sick room.
3. Responsible for lunch, snack and clean-up routines.
4. May assist children with clothing and dressing as required.
5. Performs related work as required such as bus loading and unloading.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months. Hours may vary but work is required
only when students are at school.
TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT

Page 2
EVALUATION
DATE: June 21, 2019 JOB TITLE: SUPERVISION ASSISTANT
Factor Degree Points Substantiating Data
1. Knowledge 3 45 Completion of Grade 12.
2. Experience 1 15 Up to three months.
3. Judgement 2 20 Job requires the application of established
methods or procedures. Work may involve
a choice of methods.
4. Mental Effort 3 30 Continuous periods of short duration.
5. Physical Activity 2 12 Medium activity of short duration.
6. Dexterity 1 6 Minimal accurate coordination of fine or
coarse movements. Above average speed is
not required.
7. Accountability 4 40 Cause significant embarrassment within the
organization and have limited impact on its
public image.
8. Safety of Others 3 24 Considerable degree of care required to
prevent injury or harm to others.
9. Contacts 3 30 Tact and discretion required to deal with
or settle requests, complaints or
clarification of information
10. Disagreeable 3 30 Minor conditions of frequent exposure.
Conditions

TOTAL POINTS 252
APPROVED

On behalf of C.U.P.E., Local 459 On behalf of School District No. 62 (Sooke)
Date Signed: ________________ Date Signed: _______________________