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Principal

Mrs. Karen MacEwan

Vice-Principal

Mrs. Sara Postlethwaite

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We acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live, learn, and teach. The W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived and worked on this land since time immemorial.

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Mrs. MacEwan

Principal

Ms. Warren

Incoming Vice-Principal

Mrs. Postlethwaite

Vice-Principal

The following individuals are here to support the learning journey of your student at middle school.

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  • Welcome from the Administration
  • Welcome from our PAC
  • All About ROMS (Movie & Slides)
  • Q and A

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  • 625 Students
  • 45 Teaching Staff
  • 25 Support Staff
  • 25 Divisions
  • 10-12 Feeder schools
  • Middle School Philosophy

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April 1st

Grade 5 Parent Letter

Band Registration Opens

April 24th

Virtual Inclusive Education Information Night 6-7pm

May 1st

Virtual Grade 5 Parent Night 6-7pm

Apr 29th & May 1st

Feeder School Class Visits to ROMS

Lochside: Apr 29

Prospect Lake and Cordova Bay: May 1

May 27th, 28th & 30th

F2F visits ROMS staff to feeder school classrooms

May 28th

Grade 5 Parent & Student Open House 5:30-6:30pm

We are looking forward to welcoming our Gr 5 families to Royal Oak Middle School. This process provides an opportunity to learn about all that ROMS has to offer!

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ROMS is a community of curious and resilient learners who conduct themselves with integrity and compassion.

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TIMETABLE

EXAMPLE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Math

Math

Math

French

Math

PE

PE

French

Socials

PE

Lunch Advisory and Lunch Activity

FAAS

Science

Socials

FAAS

FAAS

Afternoon Recess

L. Arts

L. Arts

Science

L. Arts

L. Arts

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Homeroom

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  • Students loop
  • Two years continuous learning journey
  • Covers the entire 6/7 B.C. Curriculum within the two year cycle

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Why??

  • Create a strong sense of school community
  • Learn to work with different aged individuals
  • Opportunities for leadership
  • Engaging learning environment
  • Reduction in anxiety due to less transition to grade 7
  • Continuous learning, less “get to know you” period

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HOMEWORK

In Grade 6 Homework will look like…

Completing & reviewing math questions

Editing & revising in Google Docs

Completing projects & assignments

Reading novels or audio books

Online math programs or math games

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SLIDESMANIA.COM

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  • 3 times per week
  • Band students alternate
  • Option to change into gym strip
  • More than just games
  • Inside/Outside all year

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  • Drama
  • Art
  • Tech Ed
  • Digi Apps
  • Home Ec

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Patrick Cannon

Aoy Broome

The following individuals are here to support the learning journey of your student at middle school.

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  • Educational, personal/social, and emotional development
  • Individual, group and class work for intervention and prevention services
  • Ex: Island Sexual Health Talks, Drug/Alcohol/Vaping Awareness Education

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  • Google Workspace/Classroom
  • Read&Write - UDL Support Tool
  • Digital Literacy Resources & Instruction
  • Learning Updates provided on Brightspace platform

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  • An extension of the classroom, a learning laboratory
  • Supports literacy and curriculum goals, as well as student interests
  • Open all day, including times before and after school, and during recess and lunch
  • Flexible seating and space to suit all learning styles

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  • Cell phones in lockers from 9-3:08
  • No photos/videos of students on personal devices at school
  • No phones may be used outside at recess or lunch
  • Consequences: 1st time, 2nd time, personal plan…

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Not Allowed

What to do Instead

Using phone at lunch/recess

Go outside, play a board/card game, join a club or team, go to the LC…

Listening to music in class on

phone

Teacher plays music/use chromebook/laptop with permission

Using a phone for a calculator

Use a regular calculator (school has some if you don’t have your own)

Texting/calling parents during the school day

Plan ahead or ask to use the phone in your class or the office

Research/Google Docs or Slides with phone

Use School Laptops/chromebooks, books from library

Using a smartwatch to access internet/text

Use your watch for telling time only

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  • 1 locker per student
  • Located outside of homeroom class
  • Purchase a school lock in September to be used for all 3 years at ROMS and at Claremont as well

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ROMS Athletics

ROMS Clubs

Volleyball

Basketball

Badminton

Field Hockey

Cross Country

Ultimate

Track & Field

Swimming

Rowing

Intramurals

Rugby

Mountain Biking

Leadership

Fine Arts club

Dungeons and Dragons

Chess Club

Math Challengers

D & D Club

Guitar Club

MX Group

Choir

Lego Club

Cribbage Club

Card Club

IBPOC Club

And more…

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  • Every Friday at lunch advisory
  • Classes called down by hallway to the Multi-purpose room
  • Raises funds for field trips, athletics,

clubs and more

  • Chocolate and White Milk available too
  • It’s optional, no pre-order needed!

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Reach out to us at:

royaloak@saanichschools.ca

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Or check out our website at:

https://royaloak.saanichschools.ca/

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