News for the weeks of January 16 to 30
Movie Night at Rosemary Heights
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.
Basketball News
Grade 6/7 Basketball
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
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.
Canucks Day at Rosemary Heights
Have you ever dreamed of meeting a member of the Canucks? We all have. Luckily, Rosemary Heights Elementary had the opportunity to fulfill our dreams. On November 18, 2011 Mason Raymond and Alex Burrows from the Vancouver Canucks visited our school. Filling the school with hockey spirit, they taught us that if we just believe all our dreams and hopes can come true. 14 lucky students were able to ask Mason Raymond and Alex Burrows 7 great questions each. Alongside this visit from the Canucks, our school has raised a spectacular amount of food items donated towards the South Surrey Food Bank. It was a wonderful day for Rosemary. GO CANUCKS GO!!!
News for the week of January 2
Parent News
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.