News for the week of November 14
Latest news -- Week of November 14
Special visitors!
Please note the change of date for our special visitors:
Friday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Bid on a signed Mason Raymond picture!
Parents are welcome to bid on a signed 8"x10" Mason Raymond picture. The picture is on display in the foyer of the school, and bids will be accepted until Friday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m.
All proceeds will go towards our playground!
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.
Bins will be set up in the foyer Tuesday morning after the Remembrance Day weekend.
Halloween for Hunger Update
Our week-long Halloween for Hunger food drive was a great success. With the help of the Rosemary Heights community, over 800 non-perishable food items were collected. The weight of the donations totalled over 600 pounds, which will help feed over 15,000 low-income families in Surrey. It was also one of the goals set by the T.E.A.M. managers to support our We Action School mandates by supporting our local community. All food donations have been sent to the Surrey Food Bank and will make an impact in the lives of the less fortunate.Thank you for supporting Rosemary Heights' Halloween for Hunger food drive! - by Jennifer M. and Shannon M.
Parking Reminder & New Parking Regulations
Please be reminded that parking is not allowed by the sidewalk outside of the classrooms at the front of the school – this is for drop-off purposes only as well as for emergency vehicles and school buses.
Please remember to use our parking lot if you are coming into the school during school hours or picking your child up at the end of the day so that our driveway is kept clear and safe for our students.
New parking regulations also came into effect this week. There is no stopping in the cul-de-sac on 36th Ave. east of the school, nor along the north side of 36th Ave. east of 155 St. from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parent News
Save big on magazine subscriptions
Subscribe, renew, or gift subscriptions through QSP today and help raise money for our playground. Just visit http://www.qsp.ca, click "Register Now" and use code 33077. A percentage of every subscription benefits our school.
Last call for Save-Around coupon books
About 60 coupon books still remain outstanding. These must be returned as soon as possible (or kept and paid for at $25 each). Please return these books to your classroom for collection. Our school is responsible for these books if they aren’t returned or paid for!
Just when you thought you've had enough chocolate...
Ever-popular (and tasty) Purdy’s Chocolates are on sale just in time for Christmas orders. Catalogues will be going home in backpacks this week. Ordering can be done online or by cheque. Just visit http://www.purdysgpp.com and use the group code 7185 when creating your account (click on "Sign up as a group member"), and a portion of every purchase will benefit our school! ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18.
And speaking of Christmas...
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 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18.
Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, November 18
Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, November 18 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.
Read more...News for the week of November 7
Latest news -- Week of November 7
Do we have your email address?
We now have our Friday weekly bulletin sent out by email. If you know or hear of any families that are not receiving the emails please ask those families to contact the office. If any family has not been receiving any communication by email then unfortunately, they are not getting the current updates. Also, please remember to let the office know if you change your email address during the school year.
Stomach flu
Stomach Flu season is almost upon us and we would like to remind you that if your child does get the flu it would be appreciated if your child could stay home for 24 hours after the onset of the stomach flu. This helps stop the spread of the stomach virus in the classroom for students and staff. Thank you.
Visiting a classroom
In the interest of student safety, please be reminded that ALL parents/guardians visiting a classroom or seeing a teacher must check into the office and wear a visitor tag provided. Thank you for your co-operation with this important matter. Visitor tags: We are missing quite a few of our school visitor tags from the office. If you have accidentally taken one home could you please return it to the office. Thank you!
Cross Country
Congratulations to our superb Cross Country Team for achieving fantastic success at the meet. There were many athletes who achieved their best race results as well as achieving their personal goals.
Over the 6 weeks of training, everyone improved their cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. As a bonus, our team won many rosettes …. here are the results:
- Grade 3 girls – 2nd place
- Grade 3 boys – 1st place
- Grade 4 girls – 2nd place
- Grade 5 boys – 1st place
- Grade 6 girls – 1st place
- Grade 7 boys – 2nd place
Cheers to all our dedicated athletes and parents who came out each Tuesday to support the team! A huge thank you to Ms. Cathy James for setting up our tent every race day! Special thanks to the many hours of coaching from the following teachers: Ms. Simonski, Mrs. C. Bentley, Mr. Calbick and Mrs. Peddemors.
Student Lunches
If you need to drop off any lunches at the office for your child(ren), please remember to mark the name on the lunch kit or put a note with the lunch. We have many students that have their lunches dropped off and it would help us greatly if they are labelled. Thank you.
Media Permission Forms
Please remember to return your media forms into the office as soon as possible. This form is very important should we have the media at the school or publish any pictures on our website. PLEASE indicate clearly on the form your child’s name and division/or teacher. Thank you.
Parking Reminder
Please be reminded that parking is not allowed by the sidewalk outside of the classrooms at the front of the school – this is for drop-off purposes only as well as for emergency vehicles and school buses.
Please remember to use our parking lot if you are coming into the school during school hours or picking your child up at the end of the day so that our driveway is kept clear and safe for our students.
Fraser Health: how to treat head lice
Fraser Health has detailed information on treating head lice. If a case of lice is detected in your child's classroom, a notice will be sent home with your child. A sample of this notice and the Fraser Health information is posted here for your reference. This file is for your information only, and does not mean that a case has been currently detected in your child's classroom.
Parent News
Save big on magazine subscriptions
Our apologies to anyone trying to subscribe to magazines through QSP. Our school code has been reactivated and can be now used to subscribe, renew, or gift subscriptions. Just visit http://www.qsp.ca, click "Register Now" and use code 33077. A percentage of every subscription benefits our school.
Last call for Save-Around coupon books
About 60 coupon books still remain outstanding. These must be returned as soon as possible (or kept and paid for at $25 each). Please return these books to your classroom for collection. Our school is responsible for these books if they aren’t returned or paid for!
Warm clothing drive
As the weather turns colder, many children less fortunate go without necessities like gloves, toques, warm jackets, and boots. Look for collection bins set up in the foyer soon. We’re accepting new and gently used winter clothing, which will be delivered to children at our sister school in North Surrey.
Just when you thought you've had enough chocolate...
Ever-popular (and tasty) Purdy’s Chocolates are on sale just in time for Christmas orders. Catalogues will be going home in backpacks this week. Ordering can be done online or by cheque. Just visit http://www.purdysgpp.com and use the group code 7185 when creating your account (click on "Sign up as a group member"), and a portion of every purchase will benefit our school!
And speaking of Christmas...
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.
Starbucks Coffee Mornings starts Friday, November 4
Be sure to stop by the school on Friday mornings starting November 4 for 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!
Next parent meeting is Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Every parent welcome!
At the next parent meeting, find out how much was raised at Oktoberfest; hear about our new coffee mornings and Thrifty’s SmileCard program; and learn about our school’s plan for enhancing student math skills. Enjoy refreshments and free babysitting. View the agenda.
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.
Read more...News for the week of October 31
Latest news -- Week of October 31
Hallowe'en Parade
On Monday, October 31, the Hallowe'en parade starts at 9:00 a.m. The students will go to each classroom. After the parade, there will be a Halloween performance assembly in the gym. Unicef dance for Grades 4 - 7 by donation from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. *Please see the attachment for the Hallowe’en Parade information.
Do we have your email?
We now have our Friday weekly bulletin sent out by email. If you know or hear of any families that are not receiving the emails please ask those families to contact the office. If any family has not been receiving any communication by email then unfortunately, they are not getting the current updates. Also, please remember to let the office know if you change your email address during the school year.
Stomach Flu
Stomach Flu season is almost upon us and we would like to remind you that if your child does get the flu it would be appreciated if your child could stay home for 24 hours after the onset of the stomach flu. This helps stop the spread of the stomach virus in the classroom for students and staff. Thank you.
Visiting the classroom
In the interest of student safety, please be reminded that ALL parents/guardians visiting a classroom or seeing a teacher must check into the office and wear a visitor tag provided. Thank you for your co-operation with this important matter. Visitor tags: We are missing quite a few of our school visitor tags from the office. If you have accidentally taken one home could you please return it to the office. Thank you!
Cross Country
Congratulations to our superb Cross Country Team for achieving fantastic success at the meet. There were many athletes who achieved their best race results as well as achieving their personal goals.
Over the 6 weeks of training, everyone improved their cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. As a bonus, our team won many rosettes …. here are the results:
- Grade 3 girls – 2nd place
- Grade 3 boys – 1st place
- Grade 4 girls – 2nd place
- Grade 5 boys – 1st place
- Grade 6 girls – 1st place
- Grade 7 boys – 2nd place
Cheers to all our dedicated athletes and parents who came out each Tuesday to support the team! A huge thank you to Ms. Cathy James for setting up our tent every race day! Special thanks to the many hours of coaching from the following teachers: Ms. Simonski, Mrs. C. Bentley, Mr. Calbick and Mrs. Peddemors.
Student Lunches
If you need to drop off any lunches at the office for your child(ren), please remember to mark the name on the lunch kit or put a note with the lunch. We have many students that have their lunches dropped off and it would help us greatly if they are labelled. Thank you.
Media Permission Forms
Please remember to return your media forms into the office as soon as possible. This form is very important should we have the media at the school or publish any pictures on our website. PLEASE indicate clearly on the form your child’s name and division/or teacher. Thank you.
Parking Reminder
Please be reminded that parking is not allowed by the sidewalk outside of the classrooms at the front of the school – this is for drop-off purposes only as well as for emergency vehicles and school buses.
Please remember to use our parking lot if you are coming into the school during school hours or picking your child up at the end of the day so that our driveway is kept clear and safe for our students.
Student Photos
Photo retake day is November 2nd.
Halloween for Hunger
Halloween for Hunger is a campaign created by Free the Children where kids trick-or-treat for non-perishable food items instead of candy. This year, the Managers division of T.E.A.M. will be having a Halloween food drive of the same name. The food drive we are holding is inspired by the original Free the Children campaign. We are asking for non-perishable food donations to be brought into your children’s classroom on and date between Monday, October 24 and Monday, October 31. All donations will go to the Surrey Food Bank. Thank you in advance for supporting Rosemary Heights’ Halloween for Hunger!
Fraser Health: how to treat head lice
Fraser Health has detailed information on treating head lice. If a case of lice is detected in your child's classroom, a notice will be sent home with your child. A sample of this notice and the Fraser Health information is posted here for your reference. This file is for your information only, and does not mean that a case has been currently detected in your child's classroom.
Parent News
SpiritWear is back!
Show your school pride with Rosemary Heights Elementary SpiritWear! Orders are being accepted until Friday, November 4. Please return your form, along with a cheque to Rosemary Heights Elementary PAC. Forms can be placed in the basket in your child's room marked "Classroom Correspondence." Please use one form per child (for ease of distribution of orders). If you have multiple orders, we ask that you write one cheque for the total amount and and submit the forms, along with the cheque, all together as one. View and download the order form (in full colour!) here.
Save-Around Coupon Books
Save-Around Coupon books and/or payment are now due back at the school. There are still many outstanding books. PLEASE REMEMBER: ALL books must be returned if you are not purchasing them.
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, you can ask to have the deposits put on the Rosemary Heights Elementary account. The money raised will go towards our second playground.
Read more...Welcome — September 2011
September 6, 2011
Principal’s Message:
Welcome to all of our returning and new students and families to Rosemary Heights Elementary. We are looking forward to our 4th year as we get ready for over 460 full time students.
As in previous years, we will wait to see how many students have moved out of our catchment over the summer and how many new registrations we receive on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. However, history tells us, parents in our school community tend to register well before the first day of school.
On Tuesday, September 6, we will start to formulate classes and we hope to have all students in their classes for the 2011/2012 school year as soon as possible.
On Wednesday, September 7, students will report to the same class they did on Tuesday and on Wednesday afternoon, students will exit from the same classes they entered on Wednesday morning.
Kindergarten students have their own gradual entry schedules and that information will be communicated to families today.
School Hours:
Please note our school hours are as follows:
First Bell: 8:35 a.m.
Classes begin: 8:40 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:33 p.m.
No Dogs Please:
For parents new to our school community, just a reminder that in the interest of student safety, we do not allow dogs on our school property.
Nut Allergies:
This is a peanut/nut safe zone as we have some students that have severe peanut/nut allergies to these foods. For their safety, please do NOT send your child with any peanut/nut items. Thank you.
Absences/Lates:
For your convenience we have a 24 hour a day answering machine to let us know if your child is going to be absent that day, of if your child is going to arrive late. This is for the safety of your child(ren) and we would appreciate a call to the office before 8:40 a.m. if you have kept your child home for any reason. If we do not hear from you we will try all your contact numbers to make sure your child is safe. Thank you.
School Information:
Rosemary Heights tries to correspond with families using e-mail as much as possible. We will be sending out the forms for this information this week. Please return the forms to the school office as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on any important school news. Thank you!
Teacher job action: message from the Superintendant of Schools
To: Surrey School District community
Re: Teacher Job Action
As you are likely aware, the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and its local Surrey Teachers’ Association have served notice of a first phase of job action in connection with provincial contract negotiations. Please be aware that all schools are open as usual and there will not be any pickets.
During the announced Phase One of job action, teachers in Surrey and throughout BC are withdrawing from administrative meetings and related tasks. In addition, in terms of direct student impact, teachers will not be preparing or distributing report cards, except Grade 12 marks required for graduation, post-secondary applications or scholarship purposes. The Surrey School District is committed to ensuring that our schools are safe and students are adequately supervised. During this job action, managers and other non-union staff will be performing many supervision duties (before and after school and at recess). In these circumstances, it will be most helpful if you are able to drop off and pick-up your children as close to the beginning and end of the school day as possible.
The district will inform parents through school newsletters and websites as well as on the district website at www.sd36.bc.ca of any changes or developments in the job action status, particularly as those changes may relate to any direct impact on students. For information regarding the key issues in the current contract dispute, you may wish to visit the BC Public School Employers Association (BCPSEA) website at www.bcpsea.bc.ca.
Finally, it is important to emphasize that the Surrey School District acknowledges that our teachers are participating in legal job action. We appreciate that these situations can be difficult to manage but we are committed to making every reasonable effort to continue to support student learning. Mike McKay Superintendent of Schools/CEO
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