Ross Glen Roadrunner Reporter
December 2021
Ross Glen School
Vision
“Fostering responsible citizenship through holistic development”
Mission
“As a professional learning community, we are committed to nurturing holistic development, promoting life-long learning and encouraging our students to become responsible citizens.”
Ross Glen School Goals
1) In what ways will deepening our understanding and implementation of research-based literacy practices impact student learning?
Professional Learning around the Science of Reading and the five pillars of literacy
Impactful instruction (ELP-grade 6 small group instruction, differentiated instruction, skill inventories, implementing sounds walls, heart words. morphology
Collaboration with Division Optimal Learning Coaches
School Literacy Committee
2) To what extent can our focus on the wellness of students and staff contribute to the overall sense of wellbeing at Ross Glen School?
Motivational Morning with Nick (our FSLW)
Relationships (among peers/adults)
Comprehensive School Health team (Health Champion, Wellness Champion, FSLW, Success Coach, admin) will plan staff and student activities
School Wellness Committee
Connection- opportunities to connect with others
Daily COVID-19 Health Checklist
November Photos
ENGAGED COMMUNITY
December School Events
Friday, December 3 - Report Cards will be visible through Edsby
Tuesday, December 7- School Council meeting at 7pm (agenda will be sent out)
Wednesday, December 8 - Parent/Student/Teacher Virtual Interviews 3:30-6:30
Thursday, December 9- Parent/Student/Teacher Virtual Interviews 3:30-6:30
Friday, December 10th - Professional Learning Day - No school for students
Monday, December 13- Red and green day
Tuesday, December 14- Christmas headgear day
Wednesday, December 15- Christmas sweater day
Thursday, December 16- Christmas socks day
Friday, December 17- Pajama day
Friday, December 17- Hot lunch
Tuesday, December 21 - 11:45 dismissal and Winter Break starts
January 10- Classes resume (announced by Minister of Education on December 30th)
EDSBY
You should have received an invite to join Edsby. Edsby is a new communication and learning platform that Medicine Hat Public School Division is using. Edsby can be used to communicate with teachers, enter absences, keep up to date on school events and learning as well as viewing report cards.
We have linked a Support Document to assist you with getting setup with Edsby.
If you did not receive the invite from Edsby , please check your “junk” folder. If not all parent/guardians of your child receive an invite, they may need to verify their email by contacting the school. Once added, it takes one day to sync before a new invite can be sent.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Bus Students
In order for us to ensure that bus students are getting home safely, we kindly ask that guardians of students in Kindergarten to Gr. 3 call the school to inform us if your child is not taking the bus (being picked up or if they are walking home).
We appreciate your support in ensuring that we are getting our youngest bus travelers home safely.
If you have any questions, please call us at the school.
Ross Glen School Clothing Items
We are happy to announce we have a new line of Ross Glen clothing, and other items, available to our school community for purchase! We know school clothing, and other items, creates a sense of belonging, builds a feeling of community, and encourages school pride. We are excited to offer this to our students and school community!
Options include masks, neck gaiters, mini hand sanitizer bottles, and fanny packs (to keep masks, and other items, safe while the students are enjoying playing at recess).
Sales will take place directly on our online store. Families are able to order and pay for their choices directly. There is no cost for shipping as items will be shipped to the school and sent home with your child.
The link for ordering is https://www.teamfs.ca/store/c84/Ross_Glen_Elementary_School.html.
There is no charge for shipping as the items will be delivered to the school and we will send them home with your child.
School Council
Thank you to our School Parent Council members for their hard work in supporting our school this year.
Chair: Jessie Ruckaber
Secretary: Megan Knodel
Treasurer: Nicole Nikiel
We would like to thank Elizabeth Gebhardt for her many years of service on School Council. She will continue to be an active member on council, but not be part of the executive.
Ways to Connect
There are many ways to stay in touch with our school.
Please feel free to connect with us through our multiple platforms.
Our website is: http://rossglen.mhpsd.ca/
Email: rossglen@sd76.ab.ca
School Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RossGlenSchoolMedHat/
Twitter: @RossGlenSchool
Contact Us
Email: rossglen@sd76.ab.ca
Website: http://www.rossglen.ca/
Phone: 403-529-2960
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossGlenSchoolMedHat/
Twitter: @RossGlenSchool