Rosser Elementary

About

Rosser Elementary is located at 4375 Pandora St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2B6. The school staff describe a commitment to providing a “BIG school experience with the SMALL school feel.”

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Burnaby)

Education language: District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including assessment through the Burnaby Welcome Centre for eligible new-to-district students.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 296-9027

Email: jill.mcqueen@burnabyschools.ca

Principal: Jillian McQueen

Education Languages

District information describes English Language Learning (ELL) supports to help students develop the English skills needed for success in Canadian schools, including assessment through the Burnaby Welcome Centre for eligible new-to-district students.

Programs and Services

Afterschool programs Burnaby Parks & Recreation offers afterschool programs at Rosser, with registration through Burnaby Parks and Rec. Library / literacy resources The school promotes its library (including opportunities to donate to the Rosser Library) and the district describes K–12 school library programs that support literacy and independent learning. Student support / special education Burnaby School District Learning Support Services works with schools and families to create inclusive communities and provides services for students with exceptional learning needs (e.g., support with IEPs, school psychology, speech and language services, and supports for deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired students). The district also provides counselling and mental health resources for students and families.

School Culture and Expectations

Burnaby School District’s Code of Conduct emphasizes shared responsibility among students, staff, families, and the community to support learning, promote safety, respect others and property, and model courtesy, compassion, and respect. The Code also prohibits bullying, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, violence, and unsafe or illegal behaviour, and aligns expectations with the BC Human Rights Code. For elementary students, personal digital devices are expected to be stored away and out of sight during the school day (including recess and lunch), with limited exceptions for teacher-approved educational use and accessibility/medical needs.

Enrollment

The Rosser website includes a “Registration” section for families seeking registration information.