SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Volume 30, Number 25
April 9, 2010
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
We received some great news this week as it has been announced that RBC Cup will be on display at Souris School on Friday, April 23rd. The cup will be on display in the front office lobby from 11:45 a.m. ñ 1:00 p.m. A sign up sheet will be in each class room from April 19th ñ 22nd if any student wants to get their picture taken with the cup. RBC Cup is the Junior A Hockey Cup and will take place in Dauphin, MB this coming May. For more info research RB Cup on the web.
Just a reminder that Family Fun Night will be taking place at Souris School on Monday, April 12th at 5:30. This was a huge success last year. Hope to see pre-schoolers to Grade 6 children out on Monday to enjoy all the games and activities that are planned. Enjoy the evening.
Just a reminder for all the Grade 12ís about the important Grad Meeting on April 13th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Keith Thomas will be out to speak from Manitoba School Board Association. See you all there.
Mark your calender for April 27th for our annual Career Night and Job Fair Evening. Mrs. Delaurier has a jam packed evening planned. Hope to see you there.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at 483-6230.
ïMr. Bob Young
DELORAINE FESTIVAL
Good Luck to our students who will be performing piano solos next week at The Deloraine Festival. We will be having a Hallway Huddle on Monday afternoon so the students can perform for us before they head to Deloraine.
CAMP BRIDGES
Application forms are available at the office for this camp. Camp Bridges is open to any child in Manitoba, aged 7 ñ 17 years, who is grieving the death of someone significant in their lives.
Camp Bridges will provide a safe environment where the campers have opportunities to interact and share their feelings with other children in similar circumstances. They may learn to understand their grief, recognize that they are not alone, and that their feelings are normal. The camp is not designed to provide grief therapy, but we will acknowledge the loss and grief, honour memories, and have some fun, too.
Some of the activities available are archery, wall climbing, memorial activities, hiking and campfires.
Camper registrations must be received by May 14, 2010. There is no cost for the camp.
They are always looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting with the camp. Those applications are also available in the office.
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.
CAN YOU HELP?
Does anyone have a white turtleneck size 10 to 16 that grade 5 could borrow for our production? It seems they are impossible to buy at this time of year. Please mark your name in it so that we do not misplace it. Thank you.
ïMrs. Carol Turner
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who helped us with Battle of the Books: the cookie bakers, the volunteer cooks, and staff who helped us set up on Tuesday night. There were 39 teams of grade 3 and 4 students and 34 teams of grade 5 and 6 students from all over the Division. For the very first time a Souris team came first! A team from Souris also came second and tied for third in the grade 3/4 competition. In the grade 5 and 6 competition, Wawanesa placed first with Souris teams coming second and third! Congratulations! A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. West and Mrs. Peaslee and the team who fed 300 students. Dianne Fraser, representing Prairie Sun Seeds had tasty snacks for the students before the questions started. Thank you ladies!
We also want to thank everyone who contributed prizes for the participants:
Westoba Credit Union, Royal Bank, TD Bank, RCMP, Storybook Garden, Wendyís, McDonaldís, A&W, Old Dutch Chips, Manitoba Hydro, Pizza Hut, Town of Souris, and Western Financial Group.
Battle of the Books Results:
Grades 3 and 4
First Place- Team 11 from Souris
Natalie Dornian
Kate Fergusson
Taylor Deleau
Jessica McGregor
Second Place- Team 15 from Souris
Desmond Greenshields
Justin Carvey
Jasper Stone
Tanner Kempthorne
Tied for Third- Team 9 from Souris
Jessica Ryden
Kylie McCallum
Ethan Turner
Matthew Warnica
Grades 5 and 6
First Place- Team 18 from Wawanesa
Chantal Bartel
Jenny Keifer
Brian Harris
Brandon Baldwin-Armstrong
Second Place- Team 1 from Souris
Kaylee Butterfield
Jamie Sherritt
Kristen Leverington
Jaedon Cooke
Third Place- Team 19 from Souris
Parker Janz
Alysha Kowalchuk
Kyle Klein
Brett McLelland
At each level, about 1,000 books were read! Congratulations to everyone for all their great reading!
ïMrs. Carol Turner
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Executive for 2010-2011
President ñ Jaycee Thexton
Early Years Rep ñ Shirlee Goldrich
Middle Years Rep ñ Still~ Open
Senior Years Rep- Bonnie Radcliffe
Treasurer ñ Heather Remillard
~ ìA community organization dedicated to the education and well being of child
MICROWAVE DUTY
ATTENTION:~ PARENTS WE WILL BE HAVING MICROWAVE TILL THE END OF APRIL.
~Please arrive at the school at 11:45 a.m.~ Parents you will have to use main office doors as all other doors will be locked.~ You can go to Room 7 in the Early Yearís end.~ The microwaves are stored on a cart in this room.~ Someone could be taking a lesson so, PLEASE enter quietly.~ The instructions are on the side of the top microwave.~ The monthly calendar is on the top.
The workers for next week are: Apr. 12 ñ Michelle Kozak, Apr. 13 ñ Crystal Page, Apr. 14 & 15 ñ Tania Youngson.
Thank you to Phil Dornian, Jodi MacDougall, Heather Remillard, Rene Stone and Sandrine Conrad for doing microwave this week.
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If there are any problems please phone Marie Peaslee at 483-1511.~~ Thank you
ïMarie Peaslee
CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS
Souris School Career Night and Job Fair is
Tuesday, April 27. 7:00 -8:30 pm in the gyms.
Attending Post Secondary Institutions include Brandon University, University of Regina, Lethbridge College, Assiniboine Community College, Red River College, Robertson College, Booth College, Canadian Mennonite University, Dakota College, Campus MB to name few.
Confirmed career displays consist of Canad Inns, RCMP, Real Estate, Travel Agent, Chiropractor, Brandon Research Center, Sports Therapist, Photographer, Day Care, Veterinary, Brandon Sun, Hair Dresser, Border Crossing Guard, Lawyer, Makeup Artist, Wardrobe Stylist, EMS, Vehicle Sales, Conservation Officer, Monsanto, Electrician, Correctional Justice, Counsellor, Armed Forces, Infrastructure & Transportation, Armed Forces, RHA, Apprenticeship Branch and the list goes onÖÖ
Also, during the evening there will be two very important presentations occurring from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, the Manitoba Student Loans Department will host an information session based on the new and improved rules for loans, how to get a student loan and the scholarships and bursaries that go along with them. At 7:30 p.m., the Residential Tenancies Branch will host a session based on renting your first apartment and the doís and doníts of renting.
Job Fair: Many job opportunities at this event. Bring your resumes. Students can also sign up for the Babysitting Registry 2010. In addition, add your name to the volunteer list for our community. The Safe Workers of Tomorrow will be here to let you know your rights!!!!
Parents: Please attend. Your presence is a very important part of a studentís career decision process. Check out all the different careers and post secondary displays, informational sessions and various demonstrations.
Grades 12ís: Many scholarships are still available. The 2010 Legion scholarships and bursaries have just arrived. Please see me for further information and to pick up the forms.
ïMrs. C. Delaurier
CURLING REPORT
The school program has come to a close. There were approximately 40 students who participated on Mondays and Tuesday starting in November.
Three teams played in the Junior Bonspiel that took place during Spring Break. The team members were: Eric McRae, Parker Janz, Andy Lovatt, Izzy West, Tyson McRae, Grant Jackson, Danny Peaslee, Jeremy Carter, Michelle Janz, Kelsey Penno, Morgan Husband and Danica Swaenepoel.
Lindsay Swaenepoel competed with a team from Rivers.
A special thank you to Grant Jackson who helped the ice-crew during the bonspiel.
Also good luck to Lindsay Swaenepoel as she will participate in the Winter Games Tryout Camp.
Thank you to the following instructors: Miss Fordyce, Mrs. Kreusch, Ms. Denbrok and Colin and Karen Dunbar.
ïMrs. Karen Dunbar
BEVERLY HILLBILLIES
Just a short note to let you know that the Senior Yearís Production ìThe Beverly Hillbilliesî has been postponed.
SCHOOL COMING EVENTS
April
12 Family Fun Night
19 Course Selection Meeting for
Gr. 8 students going into Gr. 9
7:00 p.m., rooms 12 & 14
20 Course Selection Meeting for
Gr. 9 students going into Gr. 10
7:00 p.m., rooms 12 & 14
21 Course Selection Meeting for
Gr. 10 students going into Gr. 11
7:00 p.m., room 12 & 14
22 Course Selection Meeting for
Gr. 11 students going into Gr. 12
7:00 p.m., room 12 & 14
27 Brandon Festival
Grade 8 & 9 Band Students
Circle Square Parent Info Meeting
6:30 p.m. ñ Rm. 5 M.Y.
27 Career Night ñ 7:00 ñ 8:30 p.m.
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
AVALON THEATRE
April 09-11 7:30 P.M.
TOOTH FAIRY
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd
Rated: PG 1Hr 42 min
A family comedy following a star hockey player's (Dwayne Johnson) temporary transformation into a full-fledged tooth fairy as penalty for discouraging a young fan. Director Michael Lembeck (The Santa Clause 2 and 3) helms the family comedy, with additional writing provided by Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia.
SHOP IN THE HALL SPRING SALE
Carroll Hall, April 10th, 10:00 a.m. ñ 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Available, Examples of vendors who will be there: Tupperware, Epicure, Watkins, Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery, Scrubs, jackets, purses, coats, shoes, books, clothes, soaps, make-up, Scentsy, plants, baking.
Sponsored by Carroll UCW.
30 HOUR FAMINE DONATION BLITZ
The Souris Youth Group is planning on doing the 30 hour famine on April 16-17. As a part of this event we will be going door-to-door on APRIL 12TH to raise money for this cause. This year, money raised will be going to the Haiti relief fund.
This is a great opportunity for kids to get a little glimpse of what life is like for many poor children around the world. We are blessed and incredibly fortunate to live in a country like Canada, to have clean water and to not have to go to bed hungry.
The Souris District Donorís Choice Canvas
April 12th ñ 16th
Look for Donorís Choice forms in the mail.
30th ANNUAL DELORAINE BORDER FESTIVAL
April 12th -28th in Deloraine
Sessions include Visual Arts, Piano, Vocal, Speech Arts, and Dance
Hi-Lites concert Sunday ,May 2nd, 2:00pm Deloraine Winchester Theatre
Everyone is welcome to attend all sessions.~
WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW
Saturday, April 17th., 9:00 a.m. ñ 4:00 p.m.
Training & Community Services Centre
Brandon Shoppers Mall. Course designed for kids aged 11-14. Cost is $45.00. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more info call 727-4466.
ìJakeís Giftî
Souris District Arts Council invites you to Jakeís Gift to be performed at the Souris Glenwood Community Hall on Friday, April 9th at 7:30. Tickets are available at Plaza Petals or Souris Medical Associates, or phone Sharon at 483-2001; prices are $10 for students, $35 for family, for adults - $17 for early birds and $20 at the door.
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
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
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.
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