SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER www.shmb.ca/sourisschool Volume 30, Number 28 April 29, 2010 NEWS FROM THE OFFICE    Bob Young, Linda Swaenepoel, Greg Cochrane A huge thank-you goes out to our local Royal Bank.  Linda Swaenepoel and Greg Cochrane brought the RBC Cup and the other trophies that will be part of the RBC Canadian Junior Hockey League Championship to be held in Dauphin this next week.  This gave our students a chance to have their pictures taken with all the trophies. Once again, thanks Linda and Greg. Congratulations to Mr. Quigley and our Badminton Team on winning the Zone 9 Badminton Championship in Virden yesterday.  All first and second place finishes will be going on to provincials in Winnipeg.  Congratulations. Once again, Mrs. Delaurier did an outstanding job in organizing the Career/Job Fair Evening this past week.  This event is a huge success and our students are getting exposure to hundreds of different careers and jobs.  Thank you to all our exhibitors who took part in this evening.  Thank you Mrs. Delaurier for the many hours you put in to organizing this event, and also thanks to the staff who helped her with setup and cleanup.  We do appreciate all you do for the school Provincial Exam Dates have been set for Grade 12ís: English Language Arts Monday, May 31st to Thursday June 3rd Applied Math Tuesday, June 8th and Wednesday, June 9th Consumer Math ñ Monday, June 7th All other Grade 12 exams will begin on June 17, 2010. June exam schedule for Grade 9-11 will begin on June 18 ñ 24th.  More info to follow. Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow and when we return on Monday, May 3rd it will be Day 3 for K-8 and Day 1 for Grade 9-12.  Have a great weekend.     As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at 483-6230. ïMr. Bob Young EARLY YEARíS NEWS RATS! Rats is based on the story of the Pied Piper, a fairy tale in a medieval town.  Hamelin is overrun with cheeky rodents.  When a piper appears with the promise of eliminating the rats, the town is overjoyed.  Please come and join us on Thursday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. WSO  Concert Mr. Wallmann and Ms. OíBrienís classes traveled to Brandon on Wednesday to hear a wonderful concert  for students by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.  The Concert Hall was filled to capacity with a very attentive and responsive student audience.  The theme was ìOrchestra Gamesî relating to the Olympic Games and Music from many countries.  Composers featured were J. S. Bach, John Williams, Tchaikovsky, Satie, Bartok, Grainger, Ginastera and Estacio.  The students also saw Russian dancers and Brazilian dancers, heard a Chinese Flute called a Dizi and listened to two young ìRising Starsî teenagers singing a song from ìHerculesî.  There were also student performances on recorder (Theme from Chariots of Fire) and students performing a Morris dance.  (Shepherdís Hey). There was so much to see and hear in this very varied concert conducted by Richard Lee, the orchestraís resident conductor. We are very fortunate in the Westman area to have the opportunity to see and hear professional musicians.  The students had a great experience on Wednesday morning.         ïMrs. Glenda McConnell KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION The school is now accepting registration for Kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year.  Parents who have children of Kindergarten age are asked to register these children with the school secretary between 8:00 a.m. ñ 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the school office.  Parents are asked to bring their childís birth certificate when they come to register.  Children must be five years of age on or before December 31st, 2010.  Anyone who is aware of neighbors and friends who may have children ready to begin Kindergarten in the fall are asked to pass the message on to them to assist with our school planning. MIDDLE YEARS NEWS Grade 5, 6 and 7 Parents Our Middle Years staff invites you to a meeting on Wednesday, May 12th.  At this informational meeting our staff would like to share our plans for an exciting, new elective option that we are introducing for all Middle Years students of the 2010/2011 school year. A description of each elective will be provided with an opportunity to have your questions answered. Our staff is very excited to initiate this electives option to our students and look forward to seeing you there! When:           Wednesday, May 12th, 7:00 p.m. Where:  Little Gym, Souris School         ïMrs. Leanne Rolfe BAND NEWS Congratulations to the grade 8-9 Souris/Hartney Band for their excellent performance at the Beginning Band Festival in Brandon.  They received very positive comments and also took away some key points to improve upon their skills.  A big Bravo to Brooke Gillis for her trumpet solo that received glowing praise from a judge. Please note -that based on the popular success of the last Bothwell Cheese fundraiser- the Band Boosters are having a Spring Bothwell Cheese Fundraiser.  All Band students in grades 7-12 should have an order form.  This round, there are prizes up for grabs from local sponsors -  Avalon Theatre, Forbidden Flavours,  and Subway.  Every student has an opportunity to win if they sell cheese.  The more cheese sold allows a higher probability of winning a prize. The Band Boosters are once again offering funds for Music Camp Scholarships for the summer of 2010.  Students who are interested in applying for the Booster Scholarship are asked to receive a form from Mr. Cwir, or go to the Band website at www.shmb.ca/~paulc to download the information/application form.  These are due by Wednesday, May 5th.   The Senior Band is once again going on their annual tour this May.  They will be touring Southern Manitoba May 26th-28th.  Preliminary information sheets went home and further information should be coming out in the near future.  Stay tuned! ïMr. Paul Cwir PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Executive for 2010-2011 President ñ Jaycee Thexton Vice-President ñ Shelley Elliot Secretary ñ Mary Lovatt Treasurer ñ Heather Remillard Early Years Representative ñ Shirlee Goldrich McFaul Middle Years Representative ñ Cheryl Roberts Senior Years Representative ñ Bonnie Radcliffe ~ ìA community organization dedicated to the education and well being of children.î CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS A huge thank you goes out to all the exhibitors, volunteers, parents and the many students and staff who made the Career Night/Job Fair such a success. Coming up in May are the final Grad interviews for the Grade 12ís.  Following that, the Grade 11ís will have their first ìGradî credit check interview. Itís definitely scholarship time: Royal Canadian Legion (2), IDOE, Monsanto Canada, Variety, MTS Purse your Calling, CUPE, Retail Council are only few available.  Please see me for further information. All students who attended the Career Night/Job Fair had the opportunity to put their name in a draw and have a chance to win a net book.  Jessie Swaenepoel, a grade 6 student from Mrs. Kreuschís class was the lucky winner  Congratulations Jessi!       Jessi Swaenepoel and her new net book! ïMrs. C. Delaurier GIRLíS FASTBALL Our girlsí fastball team played their first league game of the season against Elkhorn here in Souris on Monday at the Fairgrounds. The visitors, having only one experienced pitcher, gave our first time players plenty to handle.  Our first year pitchers managed to keep the game close for the first three innings. With the score 7-4, at the end of the third, Elkhorn opened it up in the fourth and fifth innings, handing our girls their first loss of the season. Mr. Adams was pleased with the effort, as only two errors were made and most of the first year players recorded hits off the experienced Elkhorn pitcher. BADMINTON Congratulations to the Varsity Badminton for doing very well at Zone Playoffs yesterday.  Following are the results: Girlís Singles Kaitlyn Fraser ñ 6th Boyís Singles Brett Young ñ 1st Tanner Butler ñ 2nd Girlís Doubles Shandie Parobec/Alyssa Warnett ñ 1st Boyís Doubles Lane Quigley/Ben Swain ñ 3rd Aaron Carter/Sheldon Kowalchuk ñ 4th Mixed Doubles Troy Chandler/Ashley Jowett ñ 3rd RUGBY SCHEDULE April 30      Souris @ Vincent Massey May 7       Dauphin @ Souris 14      Souris @ Minnedosa 18      Crocus @ Souris 28      Swan River @ Souris June 1       Semi Finals 2       Semi Finals 5       WHSR Finals SCHOOL COMING EVENTS April 29              Gr. 5 & 4/5                 ìRats-The Pied Piperî 30              PD Day - NO CLASSES May 17              PAC Meeting ñ 7:00 p.m. 24              Victoria Day ñ NO CLASSES 26-28           Senior Band Tour 31              Summer Band Concert-Hartney June 1               Summer Band Concert-Souris 25              Souris School Grad It is the Souris Girl Guide Mothers Day Tea at the Fellowship Center on Saturday, May 8 from 2:00-4:00.  There will be a bake sale set up at the tea as well. GREEN WEEK The Town Beautification Committee will be hosting a Green Week in May with various activities. Green week begins on Saturday, May  8th at 9:30 a.m. at the cookhouse in the campground. Here, we'll start our spring clean up. Participants will be assigned an area around town where they can pick up litter. At 11:30  a.m. everyone will meet back at the cookhouse for a BBQ. Anyone and everyone are invited to participate in the spring clean up. Kids, ask your parents to go and help because after all, you are the ones who will inherit this town: After the clean-up and all week long the TBC will be airing environmental specials on the access channel. On Saturday, May 15th (garage sale day)í the TBC will be selling big black composters really cheap. We'll have our stand set up in the parking lot across from the Bigway. Composting is a great way to reduce household garbage and turn yucky food leftovers into great soil for your garden. Compost helps plants grow big and strong and delivers vital micronutrients back into the earth.~ Hope to see lots of people out for our first Green Week because looking after the environment is everyone's responsibility. AVALON THEATRE April 30-May 02, 7:30 P.M. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler Rated: PG The son of a Viking chief must capture a dragon in order to mark his passage into manhood and prove his worthiness to the tribe. Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse provide voices for the DreamWorks Animation production. Mother's Day Make-over Does your mom deserve a make-over? Tell us why she should get the royal treatment in a short write-up (150 words) and she could win a pampering treatment at Anna's Soul Spa in the Dolmage House. The winner will also receive a complimentary make-over and photo shoot courtesy of The Dolmage House, Hair Designs by Lindsay and Thera's Photography. Send your entry to box 307 or drop it off at The Dolmage House no later than May 1, 2010.  Show your mom how much you care. Give her the very best this mother's day...because she's worth it! Sadlerís Creekside Greenhouse The ìLittle Diggerís Clubî is back! Beginning May 1st A fun and exciting way to get kids involved in gardening! Ages 4 ñ 6 years Ages 7 ñ 9 years Call the Greenhouse at 483-2212 to inquire and to reserve your spot. St. Paulís U.C.W. are willing to sponsor students partially or totally to camp. Our priority would be to Rock Lake United Church camp near Crystal City.  Some activities there are kayaking, canoeing, wall climbing, drama/skits, water games, dances and more.    Registration forms available at church office.  Must apply by June 22nd.  For sponsorship call Leona Perkin at 483-3400. Camp Bridges, Legion Sports Camp, Turtle Mountain Bible Camp, Camps with Meaning.  Applications available at the office. Turtle Mountain Bible Camp will be at Faith Community Baptist Church on Sunday, April 18th @ 11a.m.  All are welcome to come to this presentation to hear about the activities and programs this great camp has to offer. ~Vacation Bible school will be running July 26 - 30 @ Faith Community Baptist Church.~This years exciting adventure is a High Seas Expedition. It is open to all kids entering Kindergarten Sept 2010 to Grade 6. If you are too old but don't want to miss out on the fun you can still come and help by being a junior crew leader. More details to come but if you need more info call Belinda @ 483 - 2749 Legion Sports Camps All camps are coed and are open to athletes entering Grade 6-12.   Gymnastics, Judo, Soccer and Elementary Sport may accept athletes from elementary grades.   Brochures are available at the school office.  The Souris Legion Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor up to five students/$100.00 per student.  The Main Branch will sponsor up to five students and the $ amount depends on how many students go.  Applications, in writing, need to be in before June 15th, but the sooner the better. HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEK-END STUDENTS! CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS Thank you to everyone who keeps saving the labels/UPC codes from Campbell Soup products, V8-Juice/Splash/Prego Spaghetti/Broth/Goldfish Crackers/Habitant/Chunky Chili Soup/Gardennay/Pace Salsa/Soup at Hand etc Just a reminder the bar codes have to be on them and if you can lay them flat and have them counted, that is also a big help. If interested, you can go to www.campbellsoup.ca, and then click on labels for education for more information on this program. Keep those labels coming!         ïMrs. Glenda McConnell SOURIS HARVEST FOOD BANK Open first and third Thursdays of each month from 5:00 p.m. ñ 7:00 p.m.   It is located at St. Paulís United Church and please use the NE entrance. FORBIDDEN FLAVOURS New Menu Items and Price List HamburgerÖ$2.75 CheeseburgerÖ$3.00 Hot dogsÖ$2.00 SoupÖ$2.50 SandwichesÖ$3.00 WrapÖ$3.50 Mini SubsÖ$2.25 Pizza PopsÖ$2.00 Kraft Dinner CupÖ$2.00 Daily SpecialÖ$3.75 Pizza PretzelÖ$2.00 OreoÖ$1.75 CookiesÖ$.75 MuffinsÖ$1.75 BagelsÖ$1.50 Fruit CupÖ$1.50 Sm. Choc MilkÖ$1.25 Lg. Choc MilkÖ$1.75 ChipsÖ$1.25 Hot RodÖ $1.25 Beef JerkyÖ$1.75 Cheese StringÖ$1.00 Cheeseín CrackersÖ$1.00 VeggiesÖ$2.00 Juice BoxesÖ$1.00 SlushyÖ$2.00 HallsÖ$1.50 Jello - $0.75 Yogurt - $1.50 Daily Specials - $3.75 Monday...Perogies Tuesday...Potato Skins Wednesday...Chicken Bacon Cheese Melt Thursday...Taco in a Bag Friday...Pizza ñ (Cheese or Pepperoni/Salami) As always, bag lunches will be delivered to Kindergarten and grade 1 students.  Please make sure orders have names, grade and room numbers on them. ! HANDICAPPED PARKING Just a reminder that the area designated as handicapped parking in front of the Early Years main doors is reserved for parents of children with special needs.  Please do not park in these spots. IF STUDENTS ARE ABSENT A reminder to parents that if your son or daughter is absent from school (K-12), please contact the school by phone or email the teacher directly.  In Early and Middle Years, parents will be contacted if a town student is absent without prior notification to the homeroom teacher.  A phone call that morning from parents or an email directly to the teacher would be greatly appreciated. SCHOOL CLOSURE A reminder to parents that in the event of a school closure due to weather, it will be posted on the Souris School website at 7:00 a.m.  School closures are also announced on our local radio stations, however, our website is another source for this information. www.shmb.ca/sourisschool