Feb 28

Today was Pink Shirt Day! During our assembly we learned about how we need to stand up for each other if someone is being bullied. Then the students from William D. Pratt came and helped us create pink shirts. Below is the video we watched about how Pink Shirt Day started.

Feb 27

Today we had our first session with the artist in residence. We discussed several pieces that make up a community and selected one to sketch. We learned that this was the one time where teachers did not want us to think but to look with our eyes at the details. Ask me about what I choose to sketch and how I looked at the details when I was sketching.


1) Pink Shirt day: is tomorrow. Remember to wear pink to show your support or if your child does not have any pink they can wear their ROS spirit clothing.

Feb 27

Help save the Polar Bears!  We are asking you to take the Thermostat Challenge and turn down the heat in your homes and at school by 2 degrees!  This will help save the sea ice that polar bears need for survival.  This week grade 2 students are celebrating International Polar Bear Day and as part of that celebration, we would like to invite everyone to take part in this challenge.  You can make a difference!

Thank you from the grade 2 students!

Feb 23

This week evergreen theater came to the school and shared an amazing production called Sinking Island. Ask me about my favourite part or something I learned from the production. 

We also posted our fairy tales on IRIS by creating a video. Take sometime to listen to our amazing stories. While you are logged on, you can also check out the comments on your child's previous artifacts.

1) Artist in Residence: is next Tuesday and Thursday morning.

2) Pink Shirt Day: is an opportunity to recognize what bullying is and how we can put a stop to it. On Wednesday morning we will be having an assembly and then work with students from William D. Pratt. If you would like more information about pink shirt day you can visit their website here.

3) Class picture day: has been rescheduled for March 12th.

Feb 21

This week in writing we have been reading the book Snowy Day and thinking about how we can write our own snowy day adventure. Ask me about the plan I made for my story today.

 

1) Buddy board game: Will be happening tomorrow February 22nd. Students are being asked to bring in their favourite board game to share and teach to their grade 3 buddy.

2) Evergreen Theater: is performing at the school tomorrow.

Next Week:

3) Artist in Residence: we will be starting our work with the artists in residence that will be coming in to work with the grade 1 classes.

4) Pink Shirt Day: We will be recognizing pink shirt day on February 28th 

Feb 14

Today we made some beautiful art work after the style of Jim Dine. We used oil pastel to create stunning hearts. Before we started our final piece we practiced different oil pastel techniques then discussed colour combinations that would go well. Once our final art pieces where completed we wrote kindness notes to our classmates around the art work. 

1) No school: February 15th and 16th due to teachers convention as well as Feb 19th due to Family Day.

2) Evergreen Theater: is performing at the school on February 22nd

Feb 13

Today we continued to work on our olympic sports athlete sculptures. They are really starting to take shape. Ask me about what I am finding challenging and what I am enjoying about the art project.

1) Valentines day: For Valentines day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write kindness notes to their classmates on a single piece of art inspired by Jim Dine. This activity is being done in lieu of handing out valentines to assist in reducing waste and to allow the students to create a more lasting thoughtful memento. Thank you for your continued support.

2) Buddy board game: Will be happening this Wed February 14th since there is no school on Thursday. Students are being asked to bring in their favourite board game to share and teach to their grade 3 buddy.

3) No school: February 15th and 16th due to teachers convention as well as Feb 19th due to Family Day.

4) Evergreen Theater: is performing at the school on February 22nd

Feb 8

Today we continued working on our Fairytale stories. Wow our stories are really starting to take shape! Ask me about my story and the different elements I need in my story.

1) Class picture day: was cancelled today due to the low numbers of attendance. Once a new date is book we will let you know. Thank you for your understanding

2) One World Drumming: If you would like more information about what the student did today please follow the link to access Ms. Mann's blog. 

On February 8^th – 9^th, parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their child(ren) is in.  The schedule will be:

Thursday, February 8th				Friday, February 9th
Time	Grade	Teacher		Time	Grade	Teacher
9:10	K	Ms. Mercer AM		9:10	1	Ms. Daniels
9:40	K	Ms. Power AM		9:45	1	Mr. Pereira
				10:20	1	Ms. Plaxin
1:00	K	Ms. Power PM		10:55	1	Ms. Quesnel
1:30	K	Ms. Dixon PM		11:30	1	Ms. Cook
2:00	K	Ms. Mercer PM		12:05	1	Ms. MacDonald

We are very grateful to the Royal Oak School Council and the Parent Fundraising Committee who provided the funding for this residency.  We know that our students are in for an exciting week of drumming and music instruction!

3) Winter Olympics Spirit: Royal Oak School is excited that the Winter Olympics are finally here! To celebrate the start of the Olympics and the opening ceremonies we are asking that on Friday students wear red or team Canada clothing to show their support to our amazing athletes competing in Pyeong Chang. Go Team Canada!!!

4) Valentines day: For Valentines day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write kindness notes on a piece of art to their classmates. This activity is being done in lieu of handing out valentines to assist in reducing waste. Please do not send commercial valentines as we will not be passing them out. Thank you for your cooperation.

5) Buddy board game: Will be happening next Wed February 14th since there is no school on Thursday. Students are being asked to bring in their favourite board game to share and teach to their grade 3 buddy.

6) No school: February 15th and 16th due to teachers convention as well as Feb 19th due to Family Day.

Feb 7

Today we started an amazing art project where we are working with wire to create sports figurines. We explored the different sports that are happening during the Olympics and picked a sport that is apart of the Olympics.

1) Class picture day: is tomorrow

2) One World Drumming: If you would like more information about what the student did today please follow the link to access Ms. Mann's blog. 

On February 8^th – 9^th, parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their child(ren) is in.  The schedule will be:

Thursday, February 8th				Friday, February 9th
Time	Grade	Teacher		Time	Grade	Teacher
9:10	K	Ms. Mercer AM		9:10	1	Ms. Daniels
9:40	K	Ms. Power AM		9:45	1	Mr. Pereira
				10:20	1	Ms. Plaxin
1:00	K	Ms. Power PM		10:55	1	Ms. Quesnel
1:30	K	Ms. Dixon PM		11:30	1	Ms. Cook
2:00	K	Ms. Mercer PM		12:05	1	Ms. MacDonald

We are very grateful to the Royal Oak School Council and the Parent Fundraising Committee who provided the funding for this residency.  We know that our students are in for an exciting week of drumming and music instruction!

3) Canadian Red: On Friday Ms. Hennicks our gym teacher is asking that all students wear red and white to show their support of the Olympic Athletes.

4) Valentines day: For Valentines day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write kindness notes on a piece of art to their classmates. This activity is being done in lieu of handing out valentines to assist in reducing waste. Please do not send commercial valentines as we will not be passing them out. Thank you for your cooperation.

5) No school: February 15th and 16th due to teachers convention as well as Feb 19th due to Family Day.

Feb 5

One World Drumming

If you would like more information about what the student did today please follow the link to access Ms. Mann's blog. 

On February 8^th – 9^th, parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their child(ren) is in.  The schedule will be:

Thursday, February 8th				Friday, February 9th
Time	Grade	Teacher		Time	Grade	Teacher
9:10	K	Ms. Mercer AM		9:10	1	Ms. Daniels
9:40	K	Ms. Power AM		9:45	1	Mr. Pereira
				10:20	1	Ms. Plaxin
1:00	K	Ms. Power PM		10:55	1	Ms. Quesnel
1:30	K	Ms. Dixon PM		11:30	1	Ms. Cook
2:00	K	Ms. Mercer PM		12:05	1	Ms. MacDonald

We are very grateful to the Royal Oak School Council and the Parent Fundraising Committee who provided the funding for this residency.  We know that our students are in for an exciting week of drumming and music instruction!

Feb 2

1) One World Drumming: On February 9th at 12:05 parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a sharing of the student’s work from the week.  Families are encouraged to attend the class that their children are in. 

3) Valentines day: For Valentines day students will be participating in a kindness art project where students will have the opportunity to write kindness notes on a piece of art to their classmates. This activity is being done in lieu of handing out valentines to assist in reducing waste. Please do not send commercial valentines as we will not be passing them out. Thank you for your cooperation.

Up coming events:

1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from Jan 5th-9th.
2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th.
3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.