Jun 18 -Summer package

Summer vacation is just around the corner. If you and your child would like some extra practice over the summer here are a couple of links and ideas to check out.

Links to a wide range of sites for all grade 1 and 2 curriculum.  Please note this site is expected to be discontinued at the end of the summer.
http://www.2learn.ca/r2l/

Reading:
Reading comprehension strategies
Entering 3rd grade summer questions

Writing:

Math:
3rd grade summer review
ABCya
Math Salamanders
Mathletics
Snappymaths

Inquiry/Current Events:
CBC news articles
Canadian Geographic
Steves Pangler Science
Science Kids (this site also has some math and language arts activities as well.)

Other fun activities
Dance mat typing
Scratch coding
Hour of Code

word art

Thank you for all of your support over the past school year.  Have a great summer of fun, laughter and new adventures. 

Jun 12

Tomorrow is Sports Day at Royal Oak School. Please show your school pride by wearing your Royal Oak School t-shirt or Royal Blue. Students are asked to come prepared for the weather. Bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle, proper footwear (no flip flops) and a light jacket. We're looking forward to a great afternoon filled with super fun activities and events!

Jun 10

1) Sports Day VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

On Thursday June 13th from 1-3:30pm our students will be brought to the gym, school compound, and field to enjoy the many sport and activity stations set up for them. 

Morning Kindergarten students are welcome to attend, as long as a parent or guardian stays to supervise. We are asking for parent volunteers from all grades to help support this event by using the SignUp Genius link below.

A Valid Police Clearance is required to volunteer at all of our school events.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FA9AE2CA5F94-sports

Jun 7

This week students have been very busy. Take sometime this weekend to check out your child's IRIS post. You will find a post from Inquiry about their learning around the East Coast. You will also find a post showcasing their writing.

Students also had the opportunity to redesign and test their boats. Ask me about how well my boat work and what I would change to improve my boat.

We also began learning about measurement and how to use nonstandard forms of measurement. Ask me about some of the items we measured and the different tools we used to measure those items.

1) Wetlands trip: Students will be taking a trip to the wetlands on Tuesday, June 11th from 1:30-2:30. We are still in need to 2 volunteers. If you are available and have your volunteer clearance please sign up at the following link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054caeab28a1f49-wetlands

2) year end volunteers needed: If you are able to volunteer for any of the jobs at the link and have your volunteer clearance please sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FA9AE2CA5F94-year

3) Learning Commons books: All learning commons books need to be returned by Friday June 14th. 

4) Book Truck: last day to return books from book truck is June 12th or you can return the books to any Calgary Public Library.

Upcoming dates:

Jun 13th - Sports Day 1:30-3:30

Jun 14th - Volunteer Tea 9:10

Jun 21st - Indigenous Day

Jun 25th - School BBQ

Jun 26th - Report cards go home/last day of school