Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Morning Radio News @ 9:05 am
Math Contest:
A huge congratulations to all Grade 6, 7, and 8 students that participated in the Canadian National
Mathematics League Contest yesterday! We had 32 students participate in total and an excellent
showing of mathematic ability! The top finishers at the Grade 8 Level were Rafael E, Will Z, Justin S,
Liam T, and James M. The top finishers at the Grade 7 Level were Macy H, Kate B, Leticia H, Marley E,
and Serena Z. The top finishers at the Grade 6 level were Christian S, Nicholas P, Bill D, and Anika K..
Please see Miss Cottier for your certificate.
Adel Trainers: The Adel Trainers will be meeting in the Drama Room after morning recess. Bring your
lunch, see you there.
Vocale Ensemble:
There is a Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal today at 1:16 in the Band room.
Science Challengers:
Today is your last chance to join a Science Challengers team. If you enjoy science and are willing to
compete for ROMS at a city-wide event, please visit room 130 at lunch recess today.
Year Books:
Keep those embarrassing Grade 8 Baby Photos coming! Only thirteen school days left to submit your
baby photo to Miss Cottier! Digital photos only- please email directly to [email protected]
Grade 8's: Just a reminder that Friday March 3, is the deadline for Course Selection forms and the
Sports Institute applications.
ROMS SPORTS:
Volleyball:
Congratulations to the Grade 6 Girls Volleyball teams. The 'little' Eagles finished strong with the
Jamboree team having ZERO losses for the season while the Competitive team had 6 wins in the season
against grade 7 teams. Well done girls! See you on the courts next year!
Congratulations to all of our grade 6/7 girls teams on their matches last night. All teams did very well
and worked together as a team to win many games. Great job Eagles!!!
Playing today after school here at ROMS, is Ms. Robson's and Mrs. Blaikie's grade 7 girls team.
At FIRST recess today, there will be a mandatory meeting for all grade 8 girls volleyball players in the
gym to discuss transportation to your games today at Bayside and Central. All players must attend.
Finally, a reminder to all volleyball players, that if you have any ROMS jerseys at home to please bring it
back to Mr. Menzies ASAP!! Jerseys are expensive and they are needed by other teams.
Good luck today EAGLES!
Grade 8 Intra-Murals: Notice to divisions 8-3, 8-4, 8-5 and 8-6 of their intra-mural dodge ball games
Wednesday at lunch.
Rugby:
Notice to all grade 8's interested in taking Rugby PE at Claremont next year - there's an important
meeting in Mr. Stanchfield's room Thursday at lunch.
ROMS TV Announcements
Good afternoon Royal Oak! Here are the News stories you have been waiting for. Today is Wednesday,
March 1st and here is what is happening at 751 News! .
Do you know today is the first day of March a there are 11 days to spring break.
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1) Today's weather calls for cloudy skies with rain showers and a high of 8 degrees. The forecast tells
us that we will have clouds tomorrow with a high temperature of 8 degrees. Where is spring? 19 more
days and it will officially be spring.
2) Health Fact:
One can of soda contains 10 teaspoons of sugar and the average American adult drinks 500 cans
of soda every year, estimating about 52 pounds of sugar consumed in soft drinks alone.
3) Grade 8’s! The Yearbook team still wants your baby photo! Check out the photos on the hallway TV’s
4) The Royal Oak Talent show will be March 3 That’s this Friday!
5) Reminder to the Archery Club that you go to SCP tomorrow
6) Congratulations to all the volleyball teams at Royal Oak. Our Gr 8 girls have made it to the city
finals!
7) For the Gr 8 students and parents, the Claremont Counsellors will be Today and tomorrow to meet
with parents. If you or your parents have questions, your parents need to book an appointment through
the office.
8) And for today’s joke of the day:
Q: Why did the picture go to jail? A: Because it was framed.
That concludes our TV news cast! Please join us tomorrow for further breaking news stories here on 751
News!
Thanks for making ROMS TV your #1 station! If it is happening, it is happening here on 751 TV
PARENT REVIEW:
Claremont Counsellor Appointments
Gr 8 Parents wishing to meet with a Claremont Counsellor with questions and concerns regarding
academic pathways, course selection and class placement may book an appointment to meet with a
Claremont Counsellor on March 1 or March 2 between 8:30 am and noon. Appointments will be held at
Royal Oak Middle School and can be scheduled by contacting Donna Punt at 250-479-7128 Extension
452 or emailing your request for an appointment to [email protected] Please ensure that you provide
your student's name & Division your name and contact information. Thank you!
Remember to visit pour school website for current information royaloak.sd63.bc.ca
Re: Student Absences or Late
If you know your child will be late or absent please remember to let the school and teachers know ASAP
via: email: [email protected] or call: 250-479-0999 (24 hours per day)