Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat

Go, go, go, go! Under the direction of Al Pichler, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's enduringly popular musical is coming to Rosemary Heights Elementary.

This production will feature students from K-7. Audiences will be charmed with Joseph's excitement, energy, and toe-tapping music.

Information regarding ticket sales and dates will be sent home shortly.

Costume management has begun for the musical production being performed at the end of May and we still need clothing racks to keep the supplied costumes organized. Every child in the school will have a costume to wear so the more we have, the smoother dress rehearsals and performances will go. If you have any clothing racks we can use until June 1, please either bring it to the school Monday, May 7 (at drop off or at noon).

Report Cards - May 3

Report cards will be issued Thursday, May 3. 

As parents may be aware, the BCTF and the Provincial Government have been involved in a labour dispute this year.

In April, the Labour Relations Board ruled that teachers have to issue formal report cards, but they do not have to include learning outcomes. Therefore, for this reporting period, report cards will contain basic information only about your child's progress.

If you have any questions about your child's 2nd term report, please contact your child's teacher.

Jump Rope for Heart

A heartfelt thanks to all of you for helping to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Jump Rope for Heart. Rosemary Heights raised a total of $4,266.03! Prizes will be sent to the school from the Heart and Stoke Foundation for the students that participated in the fundraising.

Jeans Day

Jeans Day raised almost $450 for Children's Hospital. Way to go, Rosemary!

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, May 11

Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, May 11 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. 

Whooping Cough

Please read this important notice about whooping cough from the Surrey School District.

Running Club

Running Club begins Monday, March 26 and runs every Monday-Thursday until April 19. Running Club will be cancelled due to heavy rainfall with no make-up days. Students must have a permission slip in order to participate. Also, please remember there will be a sign-up sheet posted before spring break for parent helpers if you can assist with the run. All help is greatly appreciated. A permission slip is needed for your child(ren) to participate.

Mark the date! Saturday, March 31 is Drive One 4 Rosemary with Dams Ford Lincoln

Parents, relatives and neighbours are invited to stop by Rosemary Heights Elementary Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to take a FREE test drive of a Lincoln model vehicle. For every test drive, Dams Ford Lincoln will donate $20 to the school. There will be fun for all with hot dogs, kids' activities, free childminding and more. Feel free to post this event on your Facebook page, or tweet about it. More test drives means more donations!

Playground Update March 2012

Everything you wanted to know about our second playground: final design, budgets, FAQs and more. Get the full update.

Hot Lunch Order Information March - June 2012

It's time again to place your hot lunch orders. Ordering is completed online and is available now until Friday, March 9. If you've ordered before, log in to www.rosemaryheights.hotlunches.net to place your order. New users can find instructions online at www.rosemaryelementary.ca/programs-and-forms/hot-lunch/. All payments must be made through PayPal only, no later than Friday, March 9. If you have any questions, please contact the Hot Lunch Committee at hotlunch@rosemaryelementary.ca.

Purdy's orders deadline extended to Friday, March 9

With job action expected next week from Monday - Wednesday, the Purdy's deadline has been extended to Friday, March 9. Online ordering is also available and might be your best bet. Go to http://www.purdysgpp.com/ and use code 7185 when registering. We won't be able to process paper orders after next Friday because the school will be closed for March break. 

Like Rosemary Heights Elementary Parent Page on Facebook

Just go to Facebook and search on "Rosemary Heights Elementary Parent Page". It's one more way to stay up to date with Rosemary happenings, and to post your thoughts and questions.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, March 9

Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, March 9 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

Friday, February 10

No Jump Club on Friday, February 10 due to non-instructional day. Students do not attend school on Friday.

Help name Surrey's newest schools

Participate in local history and help choose a name for Surrey's newest schools! The Surrey Board of Education invites public submissions to help name three new schools including South Surrey's newest school in Grandview Heights.

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Skate for the Homeless

Skate for the Homeless is a charitable event that will take place on Friday, February 10 (Surrey Pro-D day) from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the Surrey Sports & Leisure Complex Arena #3 in Fleetwood. Admission is by cash donation, and snacks and drinks will also be available for sale. All proceeds will go directly to the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society. Skate and helmet rentals will be available at the arena. New and gently used warm clothing and non-perishable food items are also welcome.

This fundraiser is the idea of Robbie D, and Megan Short's grade 5 class is helping him promote the event. Look for posters and announcements coming the week of the 6th.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, February 17

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. You can also do the same at Changes at Southpoint Save-On (ask for points, then donate these to our school).

Thrifty's Cards and Save-On More Points: two easy fundraisers

Here are two easy ways to raise money for our second playground: request a Thrifty's SmileCard and use this card to buy your groceries, or donate your Save-On More points to Rosemary Heights Elementary in increments of 1,000 points. 

Every time you load your card at Thrify's , Thrifty's will donate 5% to our school. At Save-On, 1,000 points is worth $1, matched by another $1 from Save-On/Overwaitea.

A very special “Freedom Friday” event has been planned for Friday, February 3rd. The T.E.A.M. Managers will be hosting a movie night for the Rosemary Heights community in the school gym from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The feature film will be The Smurfs movie. Tickets will be sold for $2.00 per person. Sales will begin on Friday, January 27th. Hot chocolate and popcorn will be sold for $1.00 each during the movie night. At the end of the evening, one lucky viewer will be selected to take home the Smurf DVD to keep! Please mark this special date on your calendar. Money raised from this event will also be donated to charity.

Flu Season

We've had quite a few students and staff come down with the stomach flu that seems to come around every year. Usual symptoms are a stomach ache and/or fever, followed by vomiting and/or diarrhea.

A few children have vomited in the classroom. While this is never expected, it becomes challenging for teachers and students as they have to relocate to another room for cleaning by District Staff. Our medical room can accommodate only one student at a time.

If possible, it would be appreciated if you could keep your child(ren) home for at least 24 hours after the last symptom has disappeared. 

If illness is noticed in the morning it would be best for the students to remain at home for the day.

Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) for Grades 4 and 7 - week of January 16

Please read this important information regarding FSA testing.

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.

Visitor Badges

Thank you to the many parents that sign into the school office when they are visiting the school. We are missing many of the tags from the school office. As these are very important to the safety of the students while in school, we would appreciate them being returned if you accidentally took one home. Thank you.

Early Dismissal Days Cancelled

The following early dismissal days are cancelled: Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9. Friday, February 10 is a pro-d day and children do not attend school. 

Jump Rope for Heart

The Jump Rope for Heart event will take place on Friday, February 24. The envelopes and handbook were distributed to the students on Thursday, January 26. The deadline for returned envelopes will be Wednesday, February 29.

Jump Club for grades K-3

The Jump Club tradition continues at Rosemary Heights. 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. Kindergarten students are invited to jump at noon Fridays.

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.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, February 3

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. You can also do the same at Changes at Southpoint Save-On.

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.
 

The basketball season has started and our girls and boys basketball teams are working hard to improve their skills. The practices began upon from the Christmas break and continue for the next six weeks.

Girls’ team coaches are Mr. Lightbody and Mrs. Short.
Boys’ team coaches are Mr. Lightbody. Mr. Linklater, and Mr. Docksteader.

Scoreboard

Week 1:
• boys team won 51 to 7 over South Meridian.
• girls team won 45 to 5 over South Meridian.

Week 2:
• grade six boys team won 34 to 19 over Peace Arch
• grade seven boys team lost 25 – 21 to Semiahmoo Trail
• grade seven girls team won 33 – 23 over Semiahmoo Trail
• grade seven girls team won 31 – 21 over Sunrise Ridge

Week 3
• grade 6 girls won 33 – 21 over Laronde
• grade 6 boys won 23 – 20 over Morgan
• grade 7 boys won 64 – 34 over Morgan
• grade 6 girls won 32 – 6 over Chantrell Creek
• grade 7 girls won 61 – 4 over Morgan
• grade 7 boys

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.
 

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.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, January 6

Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, January 6 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!

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.
 

Reese's pajama drive was featured on Global BC!

In case you missed it, Reese's efforts to collect new pajamas for the Surrey Christmas Bureau was featured on Global BC on Friday, December 2. Watch the video of the broadcast.

 

Reese's pajama drive was featured on Global BC!

In case you missed it, Reese's efforts to collect new pajamas for the Surrey Christmas Bureau was featured on Global BC on Friday, December 2. Watch the video of the broadcasts.

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.

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Hot Lunch orders due Saturday, December 10

It’s time again to place your hot lunch orders. Ordering is completed online and is available now until Saturday, December 10th after which the online system will close. Login now to www.rosemaryheights.hotlunches.net or read more about the hot lunch program.

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.

Starbucks Coffee Mornings: next coffee morning is Friday, December 16

Be sure to stop by the school on Friday, December 2 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! You can also like Starbucks Alder Crossing on Facebook!

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.

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.

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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.