Important Reminders – click the calendars tabs for more dates

• December 20 – Main Office closes at 1 pm for the full Christmas Break 
• January 6: Main Office reopens at 7:45 am. Period 1 begins at 8 am
• January 21- 24: Grade 9-12 Exams
• January 23 & 24: Grade 7&8 Winter Retreat 
• January 27 & 28: Grade 7-12 PD Days – no classes
• January 29: Sem II starts for Grades 7-12

Upcoming Community Events – learn more at: www.rockway.ca/events 

• January 16: Solar at Rockway (see below for more details)
• February 14: Save the date for celebrating Founders’ Day
• February 27, 28, March 1: Performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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

Solar at Rockway: A CED Co-op Partnership
Join us on Thursday, January 16 to learn about Rockway’s solar project (our 873 solar panel installation) and how CED Co-op (Community Energy Development Cooperation) made it possible. Visit rockway.ca/events to RSVP and learn more about this conversation. All are welcome!

Parent Volunteers needed – Parking Lot Attendant
We need your help! Our parking lot is becoming increasingly congested during after school pick up and we need someone to help monitor the traffic so that we can keep our students safe. You can read more about this on the Parking Lot Expectations memo on the Messages from Admin bookshelf or you can sign up now using this Parking Attendant google form. Time commitment would be one day a week from 2:45 – 3:15 pm.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – TICKETS ON SALE!
Early bird ticket sales open today for Rockway students and their families. All seats are reserved seating and must be purchased online in advance. Visit www.rockway.ca/events to learn more about the show, seating chart and to buy your tickets! HINT: Tickets are the perfect stocking stuffer for extended family members..!

Inclement Weather Protocol
In the case of an inclement weather day (i.e. school closure due to freezing rain, snow storm etc.) Rockway will have an asynchronous working day. Please take a moment to read the full Inclement Weather Protocol which explains how we will notify you if we need to close the school (Rockway is NOT announced on the radio). You can find it on the MESSAGES FROM ADMIN bookshelf on myRockway.

~ ~ ~ Grade 7&8 ~ ~ ~

Chapel Performance
Parents, guardians and family members are invited to chapel on Thursday, January 16 to hear their grade 7 or 8 student play in chapel. Students will be sharing their instrumental learning from strings and winds class. NOTE: this is the only opportunity to hear the grade 7 strings class on their instrument as they switch to winds next semester and perform during Spring Concert.  We ask our guests to arrive by 10:10 am to be seated before the rest of the student body comes to chapel. We hope to see you there! –Mr. Enns and Mrs. Nicholl

~ ~ ~ Grade 9-12 ~ ~ ~

University Applications
Students and families are reminded that the deadline for applications to Ontario universities through OUAC is January 15. If your student has not submitted their application it is recommended to discuss their choices over the holiday break. Ms. Petit-Pas would welcome any student and family wanting to further discuss options when we return in January. Please email reneep@rockway.ca if you would like to book an appointment.

Grade 9 and 10 Extra Math Support
As we approach exams, grade 9 and 10 students looking for additional drop-in Math support are invited to join AJ in Room 101 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8:30 am.

Grade 9-12 Semester I Exam Schedule  
The grade 9-12 Exam schedule for Semester I has now been finalized and posted on the Messages from Admin bookshelf on myRockway. Every effort has been made to minimize conflicts. Please make sure you student looks over the details of the exam schedule and reaches out to Mrs. Oliverio if they have any exam conflicts, or concerns.

Exciting Summer opportunity for students aged 15
If you have a student who will be 15 years old by July, (born between Sept 1/09 and Aug 1/10) read on to learn about an exciting opportunity in Campinas, Brazil! Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) is an organization that fosters global understanding and peace education. Their youth programs are designed to build leadership skills, lifelong friendships and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. The program for 15-year-olds is a unique and important step in their personal development, offering them a chance to experience life abroad, develop critical skills and expand their worldviews in a safe, supportive environment. Please see this flyer for more details about the program.