FEBRUARY 2018 —SCHOOL EVENTS

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Registration Day

Grade 3 Swimming

Lessons

(1—2:30 pm)

2

3

4 5

6

7

Winter Walk Day

8 Grade 3 Swimming

Lessons

(1—2:30 pm)

Grade 4– 6

2nd Ski Trip to

9

10 Gr 1 & 2 Mini-Stick

Tournament @ Wilson School

11

12

13 School Council

Meeting—7pm

14 Valentine’s Day

Activities (pm)

15 Grade 3 Swimming

Lessons

(1—2:30 pm)

16 School Based

PD Day

NO SCHOOL

17

18 19 NO SCHOOL Family Day

20 NO SCHOOL In-Lieu Day

21 NO SCHOOL In-Lieu Day

22 NO SCHOOL

Teachers’ Convention

23 NO SCHOOL

Teachers’ Convention

24

25 26 27 28

February 2018

Email: rossglen@sd76.ab.ca Web: rossglen.mhpsd.ca Twitter: @RossGlenSchool

School Vision: Fostering responsible citizenship through holistic development.

REMINDER TO PARENTS: Please be sure to let the office know if you have any changes

to your telephone, address or contact information. Notification may be added to your child’s agenda to the attention of their teacher. Updates will not be done through phone calls/messages. Please contact the office if your child will be absent for any reason.

IMPORTANT FEBRUARY DATES:

1—School Registration Day! 1—Gr. 3 Swimming Lessons @ Leisure Centre (1-2:30 pm) 8– Grade 4—6 2nd Ski Trip to Hidden Valley 8—Gr. 3 Swimming Lessons @ Leisure Centre (1-2:30 pm) 10—Grade 1 & 2—Mini Stick Tournament @ Wilson LC 13—School Council Meeting @ 7 pm 14—Valentine’s Day Activities (pm)

15—Gr. 3 Swimming Lessons @ Leisure Centre (1-2:30 pm) 16—School Based PD Day—NO SCHOOL 19—Family Day; NO SCHOOL 20—In-Lieu Day; NO SCHOOL 21—In-Lieu Day; NO SCHOOL 22—Teachers’ Convention; NO SCHOOL 23—Teachers’ Convention; NO SCHOOL

Grade 4 Accountability Pillar Survey

A request and reminder go out to parents of grade 4 students to please complete and return the Accountability Pillar Survey

mailed to you from Alberta Education. The Accountability Pillar Survey uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of

students (grade 4-6), parents (of students in grade 4), and all teachers on various aspects of quality and satisfaction with

measures such as: Student Learning Opportunities, Safe and Caring Schools, Student Preparation for Lifelong Learning,

Parental Involvement and Continuous Improvement.

As always, your feedback as a parent (especially as a parent of a grade 4 student for the purpose of the survey) is crucial in

helping Ross Glen School continue to improve as a school community and to ensure that our students receive the high quality

educational experience and success in school that they deserve. All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experi-

ences with the school. Your opinion is important!

Parents of grade 4 students will receive a letter of explanation and greater clarification of what the Accountability Pillar Sur-

vey entails and what is happening at Ross Glen School. If you find that you “Do not know” or perhaps feel unsure of an answer,

feel free to ask Mr. King-Hunter or Mr. Kruger for clarification, or to learn what may already be in place at RG. If you have any

questions that cause you concern, please feel free to share your concerns with us as well. Survey results will be available to

school authorities in May, and will be reported publicly as part of their Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.

If you want more information, or have any concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Kruger or Mr. King-Hunter.

Principal’s Message – Mr. King-Hunter

We are now half way through the school year and have had a lot of tremendous opportunities and learning experiences thus far. With the support of the RG Parent/School Advisory Council and funding from the RG Parent Association, we look forward to even more assemblies, guest performances and field trips in the remaining five months. The support and participation of RG families is truly appreciated!

Registration Day is Thursday, February 1st for the 2018-19 school year. In order to help the school to be able to plan and staff accordingly for next year, it is vital that we get all students’ registration forms back to the school by Thursday, February 15th. Even if you are not planning to have your child attend Ross Glen School next fall, we need to know that as well, so we can minimize the surprises in the fall. Your cooperation is appreciated!

PRINCIPAL’S PALS LUNCH WINNERS

EXEMPLARY STUDENTS: These students have demonstrated outstanding aca-demic achievement, outstanding and consistent effort, outstanding citizenship, and/or above average im-provement in work habits or academic achievement for the months of December and January:

6A—Addisyn H., Cerys J., Sam T., Jayda G., Katelyn H., Madison Z., Raheem B., Jorja B., Mahki G. 5/6—Zach G., Jayda B., Natalie R., Baker T., Jade N. 4A—Ashton T., Abbi K., Colten P., Georgia M., Rayden S., Gracie M., Kaylie D., Julianna S., Joey B., Jack B., Jayda S., Andrei T., Kelty B. 5B—Miah J., Malie P., Jayden M., Rhys A., Nykylan J. 3A—Aviana V., Eastyn G. 2A—Taylor F., Braeden K. 2B—Kate P., Jack K., Jordyn S. 1B—Easton D. 4B—Levi T., Jordan H., Kaitlyn M. 1A—Tristen L., Kade V. 3B—Luke K., Lauryn C. 3C—Joshua D.

ROAD RUNNER DRAW WINNERS The following students received an ice cream treat after our Spirit Day Assembly in January:

Mila A.—2B Ethan A.—3B Zoe J.—4B James R.—KA Sophia F.—3A Brynnae P.—1A

Andrei T.—4A Ruby A.—6A Rhys A.—5B Searra W.—4B Leyha E.—2A Mahki G.—6A

SCHOOL COUNCIL NOTES:

The next meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday,

Feb. 13th at 7pm in the staffroom. Free childcare is

provided. Your support and input as a parent is important.

Watch for Spell-a-thon coming in March! Pledge sheets and word lists will be coming home before the February break. We appreciate your support of our major yearly fundraiser. This provides the money for such events as the Alberta Opera already this winter, HOJA and Science in Motion coming in March. School Council is pleased to be able to provide these opportunities.

1A—Violet D. 3C—Taija F.

1B—Westen D. 4A—Julianna S.

2A—Chase D. 4B—Gunnar N.

2B— Alexis M. 5B—Silas S.

3A— Eastyn G. 5/6—Jayda B.

3B— Alexis W. 6A—Ruby A.

Dear Parents,

Many of you have had questions about how the

Hot Lunch Program work. For your information

the programs are outlined below.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

Each meal (incl. entrée, drink, fruit/vegetable, and dessert)

costs $6.00, with most additional entrees adding another

$3.00. An entrée alone may not be purchased without paying

for the whole meal.

Just A Reminder: The kitchen does NOT provide FORKS or SPOONS

for students who have not purchased a meal from the Hot Lunch Program.

If you send a lunch from home requiring one of these, please remember

to include one. Also please try NOT to send $20.00 bills for purchases

from the kitchen.

If you have any questions, please contact

Mrs. Nickel at the school. (403-529-2960)

VALENTINE’S DAY – Valentine’s Day

activities will take place on Wed, Feb 14th

in the afternoon. Your child’s teacher will let your child know what activities will be taking place.

After reading the bulletin with your student please return this portion for our monthly draw. (Draw box in hallway

outside of the office).

My child(ren),

in Grade(s) A / B / C, and I have read the

Road Runner Reporter.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

FEBRUARY SAFETY PATROL SCHEDULE

AMA SCHOOL PATROL SAFETY

REMINDER FOR PARENTS:

Safety Patrollers Do Not Control Traffic!

The AMA School Safety Patrollers have been keeping kids safe since 1937 and in the entire history of the program there has never been a fatality. Safety Patrollers are taught to be safe at all times and ensure that the crosswalks are safe for all children to cross. AMA School Safety Patrollers DO NOT control traffic, they make crosswalks safe for children to use.

PLEASE SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN BY CROSSING AT CROSSWALKS and NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET and by NOT PARKING IN ANY “NO PARKING” ZONES IN THE

PARKING LOTS AND ON THE STREET.

ROSS GLEN STUDENT PLEDGE

I pledge to show good character in my school.

I will be kind and responsible and follow every rule.

I will show self-control, discipline, courtesy and respect.

I will treat others with kindness,

the way I would expect to be treated.

I will always act in fairness.

I will do what I must to keep Ross Glen School a caring

place that is safe for us all.

Dress for the Weather

It is important for all students, but especially patrol-lers, to dress for cold weather (i.e. winter coat, mitts, boots, toque, etc.) every day. If they are comfortable, it is much easier to focus on the important job of keeping an eye on traffic and crossing pedestrians

safely.

Winter Road Conditions – It is not uncommon to have ice or snow-covered roads in the winter. It takes a

vehicle longer to stop when roads are slippery.

Patrollers, remember to watch for "sliding' traffic and

stay back from the curb!

CROSSING MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

A Kenny C Dinithi P Keira G Ryder M Emily K

A Silas S Bella L Jill H Treyden F Emersyn P

A Regin W Reese L Malikah B Nykylan J Miah J

A Aaliyah C Jayda B Rhys A Kyra A

B Jake C Kaitlyn E Cory S

B Parker K Malie P Zachary G

B Pryce V

B

NO SCHOOL: FEBRUARY 16—23 INCLUSIVE

Fri, Feb 16th - School-based PD Day.

Mon, Feb. 19th - FAMILY DAY (Provincial Holiday).

Tues, Feb 20th - day in lieu for Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wed, Feb 21st—day in lieu for Student-Led Conferences

Feb 22nd & 23rd are both days for Teachers’ Convention.

PLEASE NOTE:

THERE WILL BE NO OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM

DURING THIS WEEK.