Shape of the Week - Oct 6 - 10

ROSS ELEMENTARY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Friday October 3rd, 2025.

A Message from Your Principal, Mr. Frew

Dear Ross Families,

Well, if you blinked, you may have missed September! It feels like we just opened the doors for the first day of school, and here we are already in full swing of learning, routines, and the daily hum of a busy school. Students have settled in wonderfully, classrooms are buzzing, and I’m fairly certain the lost-and-found is already full (that may be the truest sign school is back in session).

October is shaping up to be an exciting month. We’ll start with Picture Day on October 8^th,  then the Thanksgiving long weekend with no school on Monday Oct 13^th. October, 22^nd and 23^rd, we’ll host our Parent-Teacher Conferences, always a great opportunity to connect, celebrate growth, and collaborate on student learning. You’ll register for this online. We also have a Pro-D Day on October 24^th.

On October 30th, we’ll gather for our first HEROIC Assembly of the year, where we’ll celebrate the successes, big and small, of our students. This will highlight the incredible effort, kindness, and growth happening across our school community. (More details soon) And, of course, October wouldn’t be complete without Halloween on the 31st. We’re already bracing ourselves for the excitement, costumes, and sugar rushes that are sure to follow.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. Together, we’ll make this October a month full of learning, laughter, and community spirit.

What is happening next week?

October 8th – Cross Country for grade 4s and 5s

October 8th –  Individual Picture Day.

What is Happening Later??

October 13^th – Thanksgiving Day. No school for students and staff

October 14^th – PAC meeting at the school

October 17^th – PAC Movie Night.

October -22 & 23^rd -  ½ day for kids to facilitate parent teacher conferences.

October 24^th – Professional Development day. No school for students

Reminders

Parking

If you are driving your child to school, please park on the street and walk to get your child. If you are dropping off using the bus lane, please be aware that the bus arrives 8:45am and you need to be quick about the kids getting out of the car. If you drop off in the lane closest to the road, please have them exit onto the grass and use the cross walk to cross the street. Please do not park and leave your vehicle in the bus lane.

Absences

If your child is going to be absent please use the Safe Arrival which can be found on the Ross website - https://ross.abbyschools.ca/safe-arrival . If they are late, please come and check in at the office. If you are not going to be riding the bus, please also let us know that you are picking up your child. Our phone number is 604-856-6079.

Bell schedule:

A message from the Ross PAC:

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