~ ~ ~ ALL-SCHOOL (Grade 7-12) ~ ~ ~

Speeding on Doon Rd.
A gentle reminder for parents and students who drive to school, that the posted city speed limit in front of Rockway is 30km/h and it is 40km/h in the neighbourhood. Thank you for protecting our students (your children) and for respecting our neighbours by following the speed limit

Retirement Celebration
As you would have read in the email sent on May 2, Deb, Karen and Ray are retiring after a collective 80 years of service at Rockway! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 9 from 2 – 4 pm. For more details about the celebration, to write a message on a Kudosboard and/or to RSVP to this event, please visit: www.rockway.ca/retirement

Spring Volunteer Opportunities At Rockway
A BIG THANK YOU to the parents who have already signed up to help out with our upcoming events this spring! Please consider joining us to volunteer at the Rockway Golf Classic on May 27 or Grade 12 Graduation, with which we’ll need assistance on June 21, 22 and 23. Grade 11 Parents – this is a special invitation for you to consider helping at graduation, as you will be enjoying this for your family next year!  If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Stephanie Janzen at volunteers@rockway.ca. Thank you!

Golf Classic – last chance to register!
Registration for this year’s Rockway Golf Classic closes this Monday, May 20! Don’t miss your chance to join us for a fun day out on the links. The tournament will be held on Monday, May 27 at Grey Silo Golf Club in Waterloo. Register as a single, a pair or put a team of 4 together (those under 18 will need to have an adult golf with them). Check out our website for more details and to register: www.rockway.ca/golf

Get your tickets for Camelot and Camelittle!
Our grade 7 and 8 students are in the final stages of rehearsal to bring you a lively comedy about spunky Ruth and her dream of becoming a Knight of the Round Table. Join us in Camelot (aka Rockway’s Gym A…aka Rockway’s theatre) on Thursday, May 23 or Friday, May 24 at 7:30pm. Tickets are just $12 per person and can be purchased online (visit our webpage) or at the door that evening. Grandparents have a special invitation to join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 22 if that timing works better. Those tickets must be purchased ahead of time through our main office only (call 519-743-5209 or email office@rockway.ca for more information). See you in Camelot!

Field Trip Forms to be signed
There are many field trips happening across the grades in the coming weeks. So that we don’t have to call you and bug you, please be sure to click the PowerSchoolParentPortal icon above, log in and fill those out as soon as possible. Thanks!

Café Rockway – Important Updates
As we enter the final weeks of school, please note the following: 

• Café Rockway will be open on Monday, May 27 (limited options) and closed May 28 – 31 due to Trips Week 

Blue and Yellow Meal Tickets must be used by the end of this school year. They will not be usable next year. No refunds will be offered.

Trips Week, May 28-31
As Trips Week approaches (May 28 – 31), we wanted to give a quick update on timelines. The first week of May, you can expect to receive an informational email from the faculty member leading your student’s trip. The email will contain a detailed itinerary, code of conduct, process to determine rooming groupings, any additional waivers, as well as information about the online permission form and process for payment. For your reference, I have linked the previously shared Trips Week overview document HERE. If you have any questions or concerns, please be in touch with Mr. Hill at joshh@rockway.ca.

Family Picnic & Outdoor Movie Night
On Thursday in chapel we launched the voting process for our outdoor movie night! Students have already started to (and may continue to) nominate their Rockway appropriate movies. Stay tuned parents, you’ll be able to join in the fun soon! In the meantime, mark Friday, June 14 from 5 – 11 pm on your calendars and plan to join us for a fun, FREE night of BBQ eats and picnic treats. Stay tuned to the FLASH in the coming weeks for more delicious updates!

~ ~ ~ Grade 7&8 ~ ~ ~

Grade 8 Graduation Class Photo Composite
What is a Class Composite? It’s a printed keepsake featuring portraits and names of all the students in the class! All students were photographed for the class composite; however, only students that purchase a composite will receive one. Go to edgeimaging.ca/mycomp. The last day to order is May 15. Select your school and enter your student details. Composites will be delivered to the school before the end of the school year.

Grade 8 Graduation – Thursday, June 13, 2024
Invitations for the Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony & Celebration will be mailed next week and will provide information like how to RSVP and stay informed about graduation going forward. We look forward to celebrating our youngest graduates!

~ ~ ~ Grade 9-12 ~ ~ ~

Grade 11 & 12 Timetable Update
There is a REVISED DRAFT of the grade 11 and 12 timetable on the STUDENT SERVICES bookshelf on myRockway. Students impacted by these changes will be contacted by Deb in Student Services.

Final Exam Schedule
The Final Exam Schedule for June has been created and can be found on the BACK TO SCHOOL Bookshelf on myRockway. If a student identifies any exam conflicts they should contact Mr. Hill immediately so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Grade 12 Graduation and Banquet – Saturday, June 22, 2024
While all are welcome to attend the Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm on June 22, the evening Graduation Banquet is limited to the grad and their guests (e.g. parents/homestay hosts/guardians – up to two guests) and an RSVP is required. Invitations for the Grad Banquet will be mailed next week and will provide information on how to RSVP and pay for the banquet meal. We look forward to our long-standing tradition of inducing our graduates into the Alumni Association during the banquet!