Shape of the Week - Sept 12 - 16

ROSS ELEMENTARY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

 Friday September 11^th, 2025.

A Message from Your Principal, Mr. Frew

Hello Ross Families,

Here we go! I want to officially welcome everyone to a new school year at Ross Elementary. It has been wonderful seeing our students back in the building and reconnecting with so many familiar faces, while also welcoming new students and families to our Ross community.

The beginning of a school year is always filled with excitement, energy, and a little bit of adjustment as everyone settles into new routines, classrooms, friendships, and expectations. I appreciate the patience, flexibility, and positivity our families have shown as we get everything up and running.

We have a great year ahead of us. Our staff are excited to support our students not only in their learning, but also in helping them feel safe, connected, confident, and proud to be part of Ross.

As always, please reach out if you have questions, concerns, or simply want to connect. My door is open, and I look forward to working alongside all of you this year.

Small school. Big heart. Here we go! 🐯

CLASS LISTS/CONFIGURATIONS

Class configurations have been set for the school year. 

If you do not receive an email from the teacher, the class lists will be posted out front on Monday. Please do not share this on social media. 

I have received and read a number of emails regarding class placements and have considered the concerns and requests shared with me. With only six divisions at Ross, there is limited flexibility, and even one change can have a ripple effect across several classrooms. Our staff has worked carefully to create balanced classes while considering class size and composition, academic and learning needs, social-emotional needs, peer relationships, and student supports.

I have also heard concerns about students having the same teacher for multiple years. While we consider this, having the same teacher again is not, on its own, a reason to change a placement. Continuity can also provide benefits through established relationships and a strong understanding of a student’s learning needs.

Similarly, placements are not based solely on academic ability or preference for a particular teacher. Our teachers work collaboratively and differentiate instruction to support the range of learners in their classrooms.

Please know that we genuinely care about getting this right for our students. While we cannot accommodate every request, our goal is the same as yours: for every Ross student to feel safe, connected, supported, and successful.

Thank you for your trust, understanding, and continued support of our Ross community.

What is Happening Soon??

Sept 21 to 24 -  BOOK FAIR.

Sept 24 – Terry Fox run 

Sept 24 - Ice cream Social (more details to soon)

Sept 24 – Hot Lunch

Sept 25 – PRO D Day. NO SCHOOL for Students.

Sept 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. NO SCHOOL FOR students and staff. 

A message from Tiger Stripes Childcare

Tiger Stripes Childcare

Onsite Childcare at Ross Elementary 

Before & after school care

Pro-D days • Full time • Part time • Drop in 

Please contact us for more information

[email protected] or 778-772-6289

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:

There is a PAC meeting in September: WEDNESDAY SEPT. 23^rd 6:30pm in our Multi-Purpose room. All parents of Ross students are welcome to attend. 

Sign up to receive emails from the Ross PAC: [email protected] or return the paper form that your child brought home. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose. Stay informed and keep up to date with upcoming PAC events, news and more.