Good morning Rosemont families,

Happy Sunday to you all.

We had a very important and impactful Day for Honouring Truth and Reconciliation assembly and Heartbeat Walk in Rosemont on Tuesday.  A special shoutout to Rosemont parent Danica Weager, and Rosemont grandparent Kookum Deb and family for joining us, and leading us with their Indigenous wisdom and drumming.  

1.Tomorrow, Monday, October 5^th is PICTURE DAY.  The photographer will be taking individual student photos from 8:30-10:0am tomorrow.  Retakes will happen later in the Fall. 

2. Monday, October 5^th is WORLD TEACHERS DAY!  Rosemont School has the BEST educators on staff and I am so proud and honoured to work alongside such dedicated, knowledgeable and caring changemakers 😊

3. The PAC fruit fundraiser ordering is now closed.  Thank you to all who supported Rosemont PAC by ordering fall fruit.  A special shoutout goes to Kindergarten student Hudson Foley for selling 32 bags of fruit to his Rosemont neighbours – yay Hudson! 

PAC is seeking volunteers to help sort the fruit bags on Thursday, October 8^th at 8:45am.  With a few helping hands, this should only take about an hour or so.  Please message me via email or text 250.509.2050 if you can volunteer your time on Thursday morning.  

4. Hot lunch ordering closes tonight – please ensure your orders and payments are completed.  Unpaid orders will be canceled.  

www.munchalunch.com/schools/rosemont

5. Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed!

PAC is in need two volunteers from about 11:30am to 12:15pm on Mondays to serve pizza.  One of the Monday volunteers will need to pick up the pizza at Thor’s.  Two volunteers are also needed from about 11:30am to 12:15pm on Thursdays to cook and serve pasta.  The volunteer sign-up link is below. If you have any questions, please contact PAC at rosemontelementarypac@gmail.com

volunteersignup.org/AKKCQ

6. Friday, October 9th at 1:00pm Rosemont will be hosting Jenn & Dave - a JAZZ Performance for the whole school.  Jenn and Dave are Ms. Ryan’s very own sister and brother-in-law and we are so excited to welcome them to Rosemont.  Families are welcome to attend.  

7. Reminder to order your Rosemont Spirit Wear!  Ordering will be open until Sunday, October 11^th at 11:00pm.  This will be the only time this school year to order Rosemont swag.  

https://rosemontelementaryfall2026.itemorder.com/

8. Monday, October 12^th is Thanksgiving – No School. 

9. Wednesday October 14^th and Thursday October 15^th – EARLY DISMISSAL days – a chance for staff to visit with students and parents.  School will be dismissed one hour early at 1:30pm on Oct 14^th and Oct 15th.  A virtual sign up link will be sent to you via your child’s classroom teacher this week.  

10. A reminder that Rosemont school is a scent-free school – strong perfume, cologne and hair spray are allergens to members of Rosemont School.  Thank you! 

Important upcoming dates:

• Monday, October 5^th – PICTURE DAY
• Friday, October 9^th – Jenn & Dave Jazz Performance
• Monday, October 12^th – Thanksgiving – No school
• Wednesday October 14^th and Thursday October 15^th – EARLY DISMISSAL days – a chance for staff to visit with students and parents.  School will be dismissed one hour early at 1:30pm on Oct 14^th and Oct 15th.  
• Friday, October 23^th – Provincial Pro-D day – no school for students. 

Have a great week,

Lindsay