News for the week of January 9
Parent News
Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) for Grades 4 and 7
Please read this important information regarding FSA testing.
Next Parents' Meeting: Focus on technology in the classroom
The next Parents' Meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 in the library. The focus of the meeting will be on "technology in the classroom." Find out how the school's new iPads are being used in class, view a demo of some of the apps, and see the SmartBoard in action!
Immediately following the meeting, we'll be having a Playground Update and Q&A.
Reporting lates and absences
Thank you to the many parents who call into the school office to report that their child will be absent or late. When calling, please remember to include the child's division number or teacher, AND the reason your child is going to be away or late that day. We're required to indicate on the attendance reports the reason for the absence (e.g. illness, medical or dental appointments, vacation). The answering machine is available 24 hours a day for your convenience at (604) 541-1613.
Jump Club for grades 1-3 starts Friday, January 6
The Jump Club tradition continues at Rosemary Heights starting this Friday, January 6 at 8 a.m. Students in grades 1-3 are invited to join in the fun every Friday morning in the gym for the next few weeks from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
In order to keep traffic running smoothly, and for the safety of the students, please do not park in the drop-off area. If you are taking your child(ren) into the gym for Jump Club, please park in spaces provided in the parking lot. This will help other parents and staff entering and leaving the parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation with this important matter.
Hot Chocolate sale benefiting Free the Children
On Friday, January 13 after school after school, the Events team will be holding a hot chocolate sale. All proceeds will go to "Free the Children".
Cost is $1.00 per cup. Marshmallows are $0.25 extra. Please bring your own cup or travel mug.
Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, January 13
Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, January 13 for a cup of coffee or tea, 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! You can also like Starbucks Alder Crossing on Facebook!
Big discounts on magazines subscriptions
Renewing or subscribing to a new magazine? You can choose from over 600 popular magazines by subscribing through www.qsp.ca. Simply use our school code, 33077, to register. A portion of every subscription goes back to our school!
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.
B.C.'s new Education Plan: how education is changing
The Ministry of Education recently unveiled a new education plan for B.C. that puts students at the centre of their learning. The new system aims to be more flexible, dynamic, and adaptable to better prepare students for the 21st century. Parents are invited to read the plan and watch a video, and then participate by sending in comments, questions, and ideas. Visit www.bcedplan.ca to find out how education is changing in B.C.