March 2015

From the Principals Desk

Greetings Friends,
As this long, cold Winter continues, the pride I have for all Lancers grows. Humanity continues to grow and
blossom every day in the classes of Rothwell Osnabruck. I am very proud of our committed staff who, in so
many ways, ensure good learning is at the center of each childs day. I am also very proud of our Lancer
families, who partner with us every day to support student learning. Most of all, I am always so very proud of
our students and the learning they gain each day. While the newness of Spring is still weeks away, I am always
warmed by the new knowledge, skills and ideas our students explore every day.
I want to extend a special congratulations to Alex MacIsaac, who has recently been elected to the Upper
Canada District School Board as Student Trustee for the 2015-16 School Year. Alexs election marks the third
consecutive Rothwell Osnabruck student to hold this position, where he will represent the voice of thousands
of students across the district. In 1998-1999, I held the position of student trustee in our district, and can
personally attest to both the incredible learning experience that Alex will enjoy as well as the opportunity to
be a change agent for students across Eastern Ontario. I applaud the students of the district for their fine
choice in Alex, and wish him all the best in this new role.

Take care,
Ewen McIntosh
Principal

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Picking up your child(dren)
You are welcome to use e-mail to let us know about any absence, or pick-up. If you do, please remember to send
a copy to the Classroom Teacher, Mrs. Tait (vicky.tait@ucdsb.on.ca), Mrs. Barclay
(amanada.barclay@ucdsb.on.ca ) and Mrs. Thompson (kim.thompson@ucdsb.on.ca) in case one of us is absent.
This way are able insure that safe school protocols are being adhered to.

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Secondary News
Mrs. Crooke, Mr. St. Denis, and 11 of our secondary students will be enjoying March Break overseas as they
participate in an EF Education First tour from March 11-20, 2015. After a flight to Zurich, Switzerland, the
group will explore the Lucerne region and the Alps. From there, they travel to the Cinque Terre region of Italy,
take a boat tour of Lake Como, continue through the south of France, and end their tour in Barcelona, Spain.
They are excitedly anticipating an action-packed 10 days filled with adventure, great food, and new
experiences! See their detailed itinerary at http://www.eftours.ca/educational-tour/alps-provence-barcelona
and follow their adventures on their tour Facebook page: R-O March Break 2015.

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School Council News

Friday, March 13th School council will be providing free chicken noodle soup or chili to all K-6 students at 2nd
nutrition break. Please send a bowl and spoon with your child so that they can enjoy this treat on Friday
before March Break.
Winter is here and RO School Council is organizing another clothing drive for Bags2School.
Bags2School is a company that specializes in collecting good quality second-hand clothing for reuse. All bags
collected are weighed and SVP will be paid $200 per ton! We are asking you to go through your closets and put
them in the blue bags provided. If the bags are full, you may use any other bag to put your clothes in. The items
that we are asking for are clean and dry adults and childrens clothing, soft toys, shoes (tied together) belts
and purses. Bags2School will pick up all items on April 24, 2015.
Bags will be sent home Friday before March break. For more information please contact Moira at
moirafoster@hotmail.ca
If you have a bag donation and just cannot make it to the school please feel free to contact for someone to pick
it up for you. Thank you for your participation!!

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K 6 Winter Carnival
We hope to have some winter fun the last week before March Break with lots of great activities planned for
our students.
Monday March 9 Pyjama day and free pancake breakfast cooked by our K 6 staff for their students.
Tuesday March 10 Beach Day Wear your favourite beach gear. (No bathing suits, please)
Wednesday March 11 Outdoor Winter Carnival Outdoor Stations Come dressed for outdoor fun! Movie in the
classrooms Bring a toonie to purchase popcorn. All proceeds to Yellow Kisses for Sean to support a student in
our Board battling leukemia.
Thursday March 12 Luv2Groove Dance Workshops K - 6
Friday March 13 Free Chicken Noodle Soup or Chili for lunch served at 2nd nutrition break by our wonderful
School Council. Please send a spoon and bowl for your child to enjoy this treat.

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Cold Weather is
Here!
Please ensure that your
children are properly
dressed.
Mittens, Hats, Boots, Scarves.

Pay it Forward
RO is very proud of its global citizenry and shows it through many ways including our Pay it Forward Award.
Pay it forward sets forth a chain reaction of good deeds in a way that each person helps another without hoping
for repayment or good deed in return.
Last November, Chle Zummach was awarded this prestigious award from a former recipient, Calla Legue. Chle
is choosing to Pay it Forward to an organization she is proud to be a part of called Mom2Mom Africa a not for
profit organization that funds the educational needs of 70 boys & girls in Tanzania, Africa. Through a series of
fundraising events in and outside of the school, she plans to raise funds to send a suitcase full of school
supplies to this school at the end of April.
Stay tuned to the RO Facebook page for updates on past and upcoming events.

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Friends of the Summerstown Trails
March Break Kids Lessons - Ages 10 -14
A structured fun ski program designed to teach the basics of classic cross-country skiing through games, fun
drills and structured lessons. Participants will learn the basics of balance and proper movement on skis. Specific
skills taught include falling and rising on skis, tracking, forward movement, sidestepping and star turns as well
as balance, glide, ascending and descending. Lessons will be taught in English by NCCP Coach/CANSI Level 1
Instructor Tanya Deeks. Five sessions running from March 16 20th, 10 am noon. Maximum number of
participants = 8 Pre-registration is required Cost = $150 (ski rentals included if required)

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Ingleside Library March Break Activities
Decorate Easter Eggs
Monday March 16 at 6:00 pm Learn the traditional way to make Ukrainian Easter Eggs. For children ages 7 and
up. Free admission, but registration a must.
Talent Tuesday
March 17 at 10:30 am Drop in for all ages. Show off a talent or two to your family and friends. Treats for all
participants. Free admission.
Wacky Wednesday
March 18 at 10:30 am Join us for story time. How wacky can Wednesdays get? Stop in, backwards of course, to
see for yourself. The sillier the better. Free admission.
Lego and Chess club
Saturday at 10:00am Drop by the library for a game of chess or to build with Lego.

March 2015
Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Summerstown Trails
Grade 4-6 trip

7/8 Boys UC Cup

basketball qualifier at
RO

Dr Darcy Santor
MyHealth Magazine
Workshops

Gr. 9-12 Menactra

Vaccines

4:00 pm Co-ed
hockey

6:00 8:00 pm Open

Mic Night in Lancer
Centre

6:00 pm School
council Meeting

7/8 Girls UC Cup

basketball qualifier at
RO

10

11

12

13

Muffin & Cookie

Dough pick up

Vesey Bulb order

forms go home

Hot lunch orders go

home

Luv2Groove dance
workshops K-8

Bag2School bags go
home

K-6 Winter
Carnival PJ and
pancake day

K-6 Winter Carnival

Beach Day (no
bathing suits)

K-6 Winter Carnival

Outdoor games, Movie
and popcorn. $2 for
Yellow Kisses For
Sean

16

18

17

K-6 Winter Carnival

Free Chicken noodle
soup or Chili please
send a bowl & spoon

19

20

St. Patricks Day

March Break - No School

23

24

25

Vesey Bulb orders due

7/8 Girls UC Cup

Basketball

Hot lunch orders due

back to school

30

31

Jr boys basketball
tournament at RO
Gr. 4-6

MADD Canada
Presentation 2:20 Gr.
9-12

2:00 pm Teachers
Choice Awards

COMING SOON!
Apr.
Apr.
Apr.
Apr.
Apr.
Apr.
Apr.

1 Jr Girls Basketball tournament at RO Grade 4-6

3 Good Friday NO SCHOOL
6 Easter Monday NO SCHOOL
7 School Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Library
17 7&8 Immunizations
22 Dental screening for JK/SK & Grade 2 students
24 Bags2School items will be picked up at school

26

27
7/8 Boys UC Cup
Basketball