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Artist in Residence!
We are so excited to have worked with Mrs. F this week during our Artist in Residence! Next week, we will have an opportunity to complete our sessions and finalize our projects. Students had a close look at different textiles and patterns from around the world and learned about the Carpet Industry in India. Ask your student about the process of making carpets!
In our Artist in Residence, they are working on designing a carpet using canvas, acrylic paint, and fabrics. They looked specifically at planning designs, weaving, and 'weft and warp' - ask your student what those words mean!
Guest Speaker
We were thrilled to welcome Dino Petrakos - a Petroleum Geologist - into our learning community! With fascinating artifacts and samples, a slideshow and a wealth of knowledge, students learned about rocks, earthquakes, tectonic plates, mountain ranges and the creation of fossil fuels! Thank you SO much, Dino for joining us today!
ATP
We are excited to offer the grade 3 students at Royal Oak School the opportunity to experience the live theatre presentation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” put on by the Alberta Theatre Projects, located in the Martha Cohen Theatre (Arts Common 215 - 8th Ave SE).
If you know in advance that your children will not be attending this program, please let us know by October 31st.
Teachers will be coordinating volunteers for this field trip. If you have an approved security clearance please email your child’s teacher to let them know you would like to volunteer all day on Thursday, December 5th, 2019.
We are looking forward to this fantastic opportunity with your children. If you have any questions please contact us at the email addresses listed below.
snmcdonald@cbe.ab.ca
Remembrance Day Assembly
Royal Oak School will be having a Remembrance Day ceremony on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30 a.m. Families are welcome to attend; please try to arrive a few minutes early to ensure you find a seat.
Holding Remembrance Day ceremonies helps pass on the tradition of remembrance and is an important way to show our gratitude to the Veterans of Canada, those currently serving and their families, for the losses and sacrifices they have suffered. Due to the solemn nature of this ceremony, families are reminded to refrain from clapping after student presentations. Students who participate in Girl Guides (Sparks, Brownies) and Scouts (Beavers, Cubs) are welcome to wear their uniforms to the assembly.
With Remembrance Day quickly approaching, Royal Oak School would like to support our Veterans by collecting non-perishable food items. These items will be collected all week (November 1-7) and will be picked up and delivered to the Calgary Food Bank. There are specific items that are more needed than others and the Calgary Food Bank has outlined these as wish list items that are greatly appreciated.
Halloween 2019
Royal Oak is excited to invite students to wear their Halloween costumes on October 31st. Please have students come dressed in their costume in the morning (PM Kindergarten & EDC, please come ready in the afternoon!).
Please have your child practice getting in and out of their costume so they can independently dress for washroom breaks. We ask that costumes do not include: masks, weapons, accessories, or blood/gore.
Regular learning activities will continue throughout the day. Students will get the opportunity to share their costumes with each other by participating in a parade in the halls at 9:30 am. This year, parents are invited to watch the parade in the gym. Please arrive a few minutes early to find a seat. PM Kindergarten students are also invited to watch the parade in the morning, and will have their own parade in their classrooms in the afternoon. In keeping with learning about healthy eating, please do not send any special treats or snacks to share.
We look forward to seeing all of your costumes!
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