Sunday, 15 March 2020

Online learning resources


Math Resources:

Mathletics
https://www.mathletics.com/ca/

Extra practice and free math worksheets (for computational skills)
https://www.commoncoresheets.com
https://www.math-drills.com

Extra support
https://ca.ixl.com/
https://www.khanacademy.org
https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/solaro/
https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/brainfuse-helpnow/

Games and puzzles
https://www.prodigygame.co
https://solveme.edc.org
https://dragonbox.com/

Enrichment
https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/resources/potw.php
https://nrich.maths.org/secondary


Other Resources:


Scholastic free 20 day learn from home program
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Kiwi Co Resource Hub that has been created in response to school closures. Looks like lots of fun, hands-on learning with simple materials
https://www.kiwico.com/kids-at-home?utm_medium=email&utm_source=blast&utm_content=update&utm_campaign=nl-30-031520

Geography games:
https://classicreload.com/where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego.html

Simply programmed general cognition and strategic thinking games:
https://www.gamesforthebrain.com/ 

St. Patrick worksheets:
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/stpatrick.shtml 

Science Grade 4 plant projects from JJ:
Grade 4 Plant projects

JJ pointed out a link from CBC. They decided to make the subscription-based site Curio.ca accessible to all Canadian families:
https://www.cbc.ca/parents/learning/view/curio.ca-a-teacher-resource-is-now-free-for-families-to-use

Kid friendly booklet explaining COVID-19:
https://www.mindheart.co/descargables


Calgary Public Library from Home
  • The Library provides incredible resources you can use while you are at home. We encourage you to use our Digital Library which includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, eMagazines and online classes.
  • If you don’t have a Library card, register for one online for immediate access to the Digital Library.
  • Calgary Public Library offers great free online resources including a program called Solaro. Which is the Alberta Study guide online. It offers course lessons, reviews and practice tests for student in grades 3 to 12 in accordance with the core curriculum. https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/solaro/

Links provided by Sumyu:

Here is a great site created by the Black Gold School Division that has resources that is organized by  grade and then broken down into subject and curricular units which link you to teacher generated materials on Google Drive that you can use, print, or copy/edit/adapt. 




Here is a link to some useful digital tools for reviewing and reinforcing learning, creating presentations & projects,  developing reading & writing skills, etc. 



Some tools on this site  that I have used include:

XtraMath: free program to practice basic math skills on a daily basis - tracks progress really accurately (but full disclosure - my kids don't really love)


Khan Academy is a free online math program that is like having a virtual math teacher - it has useful teaching videos, practice questions with explanations and then a quick quiz for assessment. 


EPIC - free digital library of award winning fiction, non-fiction, STEM books, learning videos and more. Instantly access 35,000 high-quality books for kids ( good now that the libraries are closed)

BrainPOP -explains a wide variety curricular topics with short cartoon videos and activities & review quizzes - they are providing free access during the school closure.  


Spelling City  builds literacy, spelling, & phonics through gamefied activities.- VocabularySpellingCity.com | Home


Some super amazing resources using Google Earth....




Free Educational sites:



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Monday, 17 February 2020

Rosemont School Council and Fundraising Society Meeting - Wednesday, February 19


All parents are welcome to attend the Rosemont School Council (RSC) and Fundraising Society (RFS) meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2019. The meetings are held in the Rosemont School library. The RSC will meet first starting at 6:30, followed by the RFS at approximately 7:30.

Please note the following items will be discussed and voted on:
  • Voting in new RFS President. 
  • Purchase of new AV Equipment for the School Gymnasium. 
  • Approval of February Monthly Meeting Agenda and January Monthly Meeting Minutes

The minutes from the previous School Council and Fundraising Society meeting, held in January 22, can be found by clicking on this link: https://rosemontschoolcouncil.blogspot.com/2020/02/january-2020-rosemont-school-council.html


School Council & Fundraising Society Agenda

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Quest Theater Performance - Friday, Feb 28

Quest Theater Performance

 

We welcome Quest Theater to our residency at Rosemont School.  Quest will be working with the students to create a performance for us all to enjoy.  Families are invited to attend one of two student performances on February 28th. (10am or 1130am).

Since space is limited and we want everyone to have an opportunity to see our students perform, we ask you choose one of the performance times, and a maximum of 2 tickets per family. We will review attendance on February 21st, and if possible open additional seats at that time.

To signup for Quest Theater tickets, please click on the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054ca9ac2fa6f85-quest
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January 2020 Rosemont School Council & Fundraising Society Minutes


Rosemont School Council

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the January 22 Rosemont School Council (RSC) meeting:




Rosemont Fundraising Society

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the January 22 Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) Meeting.

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Rosemont School Council and Fundraising Society Meeting - Wednesday, January 22


All parents are welcome to attend the Rosemont School Council (RSC) and Fundraising Society (RFS) meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2019. The meetings are held in the Rosemont School library.

The minutes from the previous School Council and Fundraising Society meeting, held in November 27, can be found by clicking on this link: https://rosemontschoolcouncil.blogspot.com/2020/02/november-2019-rosemont-school-council.html


School Council & Fundraising Society Agenda

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November 2019 Rosemont School Council & Fundraising Society Minutes


Rosemont School Council

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the November 27 Rosemont School Council (RSC) meeting:




Rosemont Fundraising Society

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the November 27 Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) Meeting.

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Rosemont School Council and Fundraising Society Meeting - Wednesday, November 27


All parents are welcome to attend the Rosemont School Council (RSC) and Fundraising Society (RFS) meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. The meetings are held in the Rosemont School library.

The minutes from the previous School Council and Fundraising Society meeting, held in October 23, can be found by clicking on this link: https://rosemontschoolcouncil.blogspot.com/2020/02/october-2019-rosemont-school-council.html


School Council & Fundraising Society Agenda

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October 2019 Rosemont School Council & Fundraising Society Minutes


Rosemont School Council

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the October 23 Rosemont School Council (RSC) meeting:




Rosemont Fundraising Society

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the October 23 Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) Meeting.

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Sunday, 17 November 2019

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!




We have a Book Fair coming up this week. This event helps Ms. Tomkins with our library content. We could use some help with set up and sales. Please let us know if you are available to help (even for a portion of the time!)

To volunteer, please click on the signup genius link below and enter your name into an available time slot:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CA9AC2FA6F85-book1


 Date Time Slot
 Monday, Nov 18  9:00 am - 2:00 pm  Book Fair Set Up (3 spots available)
 Thursday, Nov 21  4:00 - 5:45 pm  Book Fair Sales ( 1 spot available)
 5:45 - 7:30 pm  Book Fair Sales - All spots filled
 Friday, Nov 22  8:00 - 11:00 am  Book Fair Sales (1 spot available)
 11:00 - 1:00 pm  Book Fair Sales (2 spots available)
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Sunday, 3 November 2019

Rosemont School Council and Fundraising Society Meeting - Wednesday, October 23


All parents are welcome to attend the Rosemont School Council (RSC) and Fundraising Society (RFS) meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The meetings are held in the Rosemont School library. The Parent Council will meet first at 6:30PM, followed by the Fundraising Society at 7:30 PM.

The minutes from the previous School Council and Fundraising Society meeting, held on September 25, can be found by clicking on this link: https://rosemontschoolcouncil.blogspot.com/2019/11/september-2019-rosemont-school-council.html


School Council & Fundraising Society Agenda

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September 2019 Rosemont School Council & Fundraising Society Minutes


Rosemont School Council

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the September 25 Rosemont School Council (RSC) meeting:




Rosemont Fundraising Society

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the September 25 Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) Meeting and the October 4th Special Board Meeting.

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Saturday, 21 September 2019

Rosemont School Council and Fundraising Society Meeting - Wednesday, September 25


All parents are welcome to attend the Rosemont School Council (RSC) and Fundraising Society (RFS) meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. The meetings are held in the Rosemont School library. The Parent Council will meet first at 6:30PM, followed by the Fundraising Society at 7:30 PM.

The minutes from the previous School Council and Fundraising Society meeting, held on May 29, can be found by clicking on this link: https://rosemontschoolcouncil.blogspot.com/2019/09/may-2019-rosemont-school-council.html


School Council & Fundraising Society Agenda

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Fun Lunch Volunteers for 2019/2020


Welcome,and welcome back, Rosemont Families! Our fun lunches are fast approaching, and we will need help sorting and handing our lunches between 11:40am and 1:00pm on the following days:
  • Oct 1 - Subway 
  • Nov 5 - Mucho Burrito 
  • Dec 3 - Cedar's Deli/Booster Juice 
  • Jan 7 - The Lunch Lady - breakfast for lunch 
  • Feb 4 - Panago Pizza 
  • Mar 3 - The Lunch Lady - full menu 
  • Apr 1 - Subway 
  • May 5 - Bonzai/Booster Juice
If  you are available to volunteer for any of the above dates, please click on the SignUpGenius link below. We are needing 4 volunteers per fun lunch to help distribute the lunches to the students.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CA9AC2FA6F85-funlunch11

We look forward to another successful year of fun lunches, and as always appreciate your help! RSC/RSF
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Fun Lunches for the 2019/2020 School Year


Welcome back to the new school year and more great monthly fun lunches! Fun Lunches will be the first Tuesday of each month from October to May. Dates and details for the Family Fun Lunch in June to be announced later.

As in previous years, ordering and payment is done through Heathy Hunger. Go to www.healthyhunger.ca to sign into your existing account or create a new account. Then under Settings > Add/Manage Student Profiles, you will need to add your student(s). All monthly Fun Lunches have now been posted and are ready to be ordered! Questions? Email: rosemontfunlunches@gmail.com

Lunch Vendors and Dates as follows:
  • Oct 1 - Subway
  • Nov 5 - Mucho Burrito
  • Dec 3 - Cedars Deli & Booster Juice Smoothies
  • Jan 7 - The Lunch Lady Breakfast for Lunch
  • Feb 4 - Panago Pizza
  • Mar 3 - The Lunch Lady Pasta Lunch
  • Apr 1 - Subway
  • May 5 - Banzai Sushi & Booster Juice Smoothies
To make Fun Lunch successful, we need 3-4 volunteers each lunch to help distribute lunches. Please consider volunteering so that Fun Lunches can continue at our school. Volunteer opportunities will come via the Sign Up Genius

The deadline to order for the October 1st Subway fun lunch is Thursday, September 26th.
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May 2019 Rosemont School Council & Fundraising Society AGM Minutes


Rosemont School Council

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the May 29 Rosemont School Council (RSC) meeting:




Rosemont Fundraising Society

Posted below are the recorded minutes from the May 29 Rosemont Fundraising Society (RFS) Meeting:



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Friday, 5 July 2019


 

Welcome back to the 2019-2020 school year! With the fall and winter season approaching, there will be a lot of extra clothing traveling back and forth to school with your children. 

Mabel’s Labels offers affordably priced, excellent quality, personalized labels that can be used for almost anything: water bottles, backpacks, lunch bags and containers.

They also have labels specifically for clothing use that are durable and washable. They are an excellent way to ensure your child’s clothing and lunch stuff stay out of the lost and found. If you order through Rosemont School, you can help raise funds for the school as well!

Simply go to Mabelslabels.com and click on the “Support a fundraiser” link. In the search field enter Rosemont School and select "Rosemont School (Calgary)" as the fundraiser name. When you place and order through Mabel's labels, 20% commission goes to the Rosemont Fundraising Society. 

Thanks for your support! 


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Monday, 3 June 2019

Rosemont School Annual Survey!

To Rosemont School Parents;

Every year the School Council and Fundraising Society send out a survey looking for parent feedback. This survey should only take 5 mins of your time. This feedback is important to help direct our efforts for the next school year.

The link to the survey is:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72LZH7X

This year we have a special draw prize of Rosemont Merchandise! The draw will be held at noon JUNE 15th and the winners will be notified shortly thereafter!


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Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Urgent!!! Casino Volunteers Needed - June 16 & 17



June 16 & 17 is our scheduled time at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. This is a very important fundraiser for our school. The money raised helps the Parent Council/RFS to provide programs, and supplies for our children and school. Please feel free to share the Sign Up link below with friends and family, as they are welcome to assist as well:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CA9AC2FA6F85-casino1
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Volunteer positions for the 2019/2020 school year



We are looking to fill a number of volunteer positions for the 2019/2020 school year:
  • Chair of Rosemont Fundraising society
  • Vice Chair of Rosemont Fundraising society 
  • Treasurer of Rosemont Fundraising Society 
  • Teacher thank you lunch coordinator 
  •  Family pizza and movie night coordinator 
  •  Skating party coordinator 
  •  Rosemount school council/RFS information board coordinator  
To sign up for any of the available positions please click on the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054ca9ac2fa6f85-volunteers

Rosemont Fundraising Society Position Descriptions:

President 
The President shall have general knowledge of all activities of the Association. He/she will be an ex-officio member of all Committees. The President shall be copied on all Association communications and will review any communications to the parent body, school community or public prior to distribution and shall include the Vice President in same. The President will carry out other duties assigned by the Association. He/she shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Board. The President will be the chief spokesperson for the Association, unless otherwise delegated. The President shall have a vote at any meeting. In the case of a tie, the motion is defeated. In his/her absence, the Vice-President shall preside at any such meetings. In the absence of both, a chairperson may be elected at the meeting to preside.

Vice President 
The Vice President shall assist the President in all Association activities. He/she will preside at meetings in the President's absence and will replace the President at various functions when asked to do so by the President. He/she will be copied on all Association communications and will review any communications to the parent body, school community or public prior to distribution and shall include the President in same. The Vice President will carry out other duties assigned by the Association, and, in the event of resignation, incapacity or extended leave of absence of the President, shall fulfill the President's responsibilities.

Secretary 
Secretary It shall be the duty of the Secretary to attend all meetings of the Association and of the Board, and to keep accurate minutes of the same. In case of the absence of the Secretary, his/her duties shall be discharged by such Officer as may be appointed by the Board. The Secretary shall have charge of all the correspondence and/or documentation of the Association and be under the direction of the President and the Board.

Treasurer 
The Treasurer shall receive all monies paid to the Association and be responsible for the deposit of same in whatever Bank, Trust Company, Credit Union or Treasury Branch the Board may order. He/she shall properly account for the funds of the Association and keep such books as may be directed and disburse funds as required. He/she shall present a full detailed account of receipts and disbursements to the Board whenever requested and shall prepare for submission to the Annual General Meeting a statement duly audited of the financial position of the Association and submit a copy of same to the Secretary for the records of the Association. The signing authorities of the financial accounts will be any two of the elected Officers of the Association.


Rosemont School is home to a vibrant and involved School Council and Fundraising Society. Together, the groups act as an important link between the home and school.

The Rosemont School Council serves the following purposes:
  • To help build a sense of community within Rosemont School. 
  • To develop and promote our school's presence within the larger community. 
  • To promote parent involvement at Rosemont School. 
  • To enhance the educational experiences of students at Rosemont School. 
  • To develop a school financial plan to support chosen initiatives.
The Rosemont Fundraising Society serves the following purposes:
  • To support improvements to the student learning environment/experience through fundraising. 
  •  To make decisions on methods of fundraising and uses of funds raised.
Please let us know if you would be interested in one of the positions, and someone from our parent council, or RFS will contact you. There is room for more than one name, and we encourage volunteers to share responsibility of positions if that is a preference as well.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact:

rosemontschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support

Rosemont School Council and RFS
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Monday, 27 May 2019

Family BBQ Fun Lunch - Friday, June 21



This is the end of year Family Fun Lunch! Parents and siblings are free to join their student(s) for a picnic lunch. If you have multiple students at Rosemont and are ordering for additional family members, please place one order for the entire family under the student & class of the youngest sibling. Lunches will be handed out starting at 12:30pm. Hope you can join!

To order the fun lunch, please go to the website to place an order:  https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php

The lunch items to choose from are:

 
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