Round Hill School News

As the weather has cooled off the time has just flown by. We are already down to our last month of 2025! Winter weather has arrived. The last week of November has brought much colder temperatures. A new practice was put in place in BRSD on November 27, 2024. If the temperature dips to -20 (including windchill) the students will stay inside for recess. The Polar Bear Club will run this year. This is when parents sign a consent form which gives permission for their child to be out in temperatures between -20 and -25. More information about the Polar Bear Club will be coming out in the next few weeks!

For those days when the students get to go outside and play, they need to be dressed for the weather. Please remind your child to wear her/his toque, gloves, winter coat, boots and snow pants. Also, if your child is in junior high, please remind him/her that he/she needs to have an indoor pair of gym shoes and an outside pair of boots that they are to take off when they come into the school. Many of the junior high students are still coming off the bus in hoodies -some are still in shorts. Please have a conversation with your child in junior high about the dangers of not being dressed for the weather when they are on a bus.

Christmas vacation is a short three weeks away. Between now and then, there are a number of important dates, which you can view on the calendar in this newsletter. Also in December, The basketball teams are preparing for their first games of the season on January 8 and 12. This game will be at home vs Sedgewick. As well, our elementary students are busy practicing for the Christmas Concert on December 17th!

At Round Hill School we continue to recognize students who are respectful, put in a great effort, have a good attitude, and show leadership (R.E.A.L). Our next recognition assembly will be on Wednesday, December 3rd @ 2:50. Our next Parent Council meeting will also be on December 3rd @ 6:30.

Remember, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please call me at the school anytime!

Merry Christmas,

Brian Horbay

December 3rd - Wednesday
- REAL Awards and Grade 3/4 Presentation at 2:50 in Gym.
- Parent Council Meeting @ 6:30.
December 5th - Friday
- Pro-D Day- NO SCHOOL
December 9th - Tuesday:
- Hot Dog Day - Grades 5/6 will be providing treats.
December 16th - Tuesday
- Community Hall Meal - Swedish Themed - Starts at Noon
December 17th - Wednesday:
- CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30.
December 18th - Thursday:
- Pizza Day - Suppled by the Round Hill Elks
December 19th - Friday:
- Last day of school before the Winter Break
December 22nd - January 2nd
- WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
January 5th, 2026 - Monday:
- First day back after Winter Break

Come join us in the gym at 2:50 pm on Wednesday December 3rd.

REAL Awards will be presented for the month of November.

Grade 3/4 will have a special presentation.

Dress Weather Appropriate

We understand the need for some kids to stay "cool" all year round, but we still ask that the kids dress appropriate for the weather. The bus drivers will not allow shorts to be worn during the winter months on the bus. If a break down were to happen, those shorts will not keep them warm enough in the event that happens. Kids can change into shorts while in the school, but outside the school and on the bus, you must wear weather appropriate clothes (i.e. pants not shorts, toques, gloves/mittens).

Check out KidSport Canada Camrose website by clicking here for information on how to obtain up to $350 per kid/year for sports participation. Check the poster further down below from KidSports Canada.

Mini-Dunkers!

Mini-Dunkers is basketball for grades 5-6. It is mixed, so both boys and girls play together. They have practice at Lunch on Mondays.

Mini-Dunkers for Grade 4 will practice on Thursdays at Lunch.

Jr. High Basketball

The Boys Basketball team will have practice on Tuesdays at Lunch and one day after school during the week. Brian Horbay is coaching the boys, but we are still seeking an assistant coach to help out. If you are interested call or text Brian at 780-678-6588.

The Girls Basketball team will have practice on Fridays at Lunch and one day after school during the week. Josh Burnstad and Karmen Bowal are the coaches and will provide you with more info.

The schedule for both teams is below, with season games starting in January. There is a tournament in Bawlf on December 12th and 13th. More details to follow from the coaches.

EXCELLENT WORK

If you happen to be in the school any time soon, check out the great work the Junior Highs have done on their one-pagers. They are along the wall as you walk up the stairs to the 2nd floor.

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING

Parent Council Meeting at 6:30 PM on December 3rd in the School Staff room. Please attend if you are able.

Event Information

Hall Meal (Swedish Themed)

When?

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM

The Junior High students will be helping create a delicious meal.

Please come join us as all our welcome.

Donations are not required, but would be greatly appreciated.

Growing Smiles - Cozy Winter Fundraiser

Growing Smiles Christmas Wreaths and Plants will be available for pickup on December 9th. An exact time will be sent out closer to the date.

Round Hill School's Annual Christmas Concert is on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Bjorgum have put together an excellent Play and Concert and we hope to have as many parents, guardians and community members that we can fit in the gym join us to watch all the hard work the students and teachers have done this season.

PIZZA DAY

No need to pack a lunch! The Round Hill Elk's are providing pizza to all students and staff on Thursday, December 18th!

Check out the local event at the Round Hill Hall on December 13th.
Information is below.

There is no school from Monday, December 22nd, until we are back on Monday January 5th, 2026, in the new year! Enjoy the holidays and stay warm!

From all of us here at Round Hill School we want to wish you, your family, and all your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a wonderful start to the New Year!

Students Against Drinking & Driving

The SADD Alberta Liquor Bag Campaign provides students an opportunity to add their personal message on the dangers of impaired driving to paper bags being used around the province at liquor stores. Their designs will be posted on the Round Hill School Instagram page. Our Junior High and a few Grade 6 Students made some great designs and now have the chance to win prizes of $50 Gift Cards of the their choice to various businesses and companies. Teachers will be notified of the winners.

Visit www.saddalberta.com for full contest rules and details.