News for the week of Nov. 28

Latest news -- Week of November 21

Flu Season

We're now getting into the season for the stomach flu and flu virus amongst the students and staff. 

If possible, if your child is sick during the night or not feeling well first thing in the morning, we would appreciate you keeping your child home until they are feeling better. This will help reduce the virus amongst the students and staff. If your child has the stomach flu, we request that you keep the student home for 24 hours AFTER the symptoms disappear. Thank you.

New parking signs and four-way stop procedures by the City of Surrey

The City of Surrey has placed new no-stopping signs along 36th Ave. (on both sides of the cul-de-sac) this week. The City has also placed a new 4-way procedures by the school for student safety at 36th Ave. and Rosemary Heights Drive.

We ask you that you would be respectful when parking your vehicles on the school grounds, and respectful of the community's neighbours. There is safe, designated parking for parents to drop off their children off in the morning. The area immediately in front of the school's sidewalk is for drop-off only. It would be appreciated if you do not use these spots to park when coming to the school to visit or stay.

Also, the school driveway is a one-way system. Please enter off of Rosemary Heights Drive and exit on 36th Ave. only. The parking lot is also a one-way system, with the entrance the second driveway as you enter the school. As our school grows we appreciate your help with trying to ease congestion with our school parking lot.

Winter Clothing Drive

We are in need of gently used and new warm winter clothing for both children and adults. Sweaters, hats, mittens, hoodies, jackets, jeans, shoes, boots, snow pants...whatever that would help a needy child or family would be greatly appreciated.

The warm clothing drive ends this Friday, November 25 at 9 a.m.

Parent News

Poinsettia Sale!

Poinsettias, a beautiful Christmas tradition, are now on sale. Available in red, burgundy, white and pink, these traditional flowers from a local nursery are priced at $12 per 6.5” pot, and includes all taxes, and delivery to the school. Download and print an order form here. Part proceeds will go the Rosemary Elementary PAC. ORDERS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, November 25

Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, November 25 or a cup of coffee, generously donated by the Alder Crossing (Choices) Starbucks. For a suggested donation of just $2, you can fill up your mug and save yourself a trip! Paper cups will also be available. Proceeds will go towards PAC initiatives like our playground, arts and math programs and more. And next time you're in the Alder Crossing Starbucks, be sure to thank them for their support!

Donate your Return-it Bottle Depot recyclables to Rosemary Heights Elementary

If you regularly return your bottles and cans to the Return-It Depot on 24th Ave. and King George or at 152 & Hwy 10 (near the Shopper's),  you can ask to have the deposits put on the Rosemary Heights Elementary account. The money raised will go towards our second playground.