SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Volume 30, Number 33
June 1, 2010
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
This week we would like to feature two of our students who have been involved in activities outside of Souris School. The first student is Kaitlyn Fraser.
The morning of May 9th was an early one for some of the Tally Ho stables team. My coaches Terry and Cindy Classen and their 4 year old daughter Ava, as well as Sydney Hewins, Karly Woods and myself were up at 4:00 a.m. to head to Omaha, Nebraska.
We spent the next 4 days riding under the instruction of Karen Cudmore. Karen is the 5th ranked international show jumper in North America. She has been a member of the Canadian Developing Riders Tour, Canadian Team for the World Cup, member of the 2nd place team at the CN Nations Cup and many more achievements.
In Omaha the girls and I rode 3 to 4 horses a day. The horses ranged from young and just broke to world class horses. But no matter what we rode we all tried our best and learned a lot!
My goal is to go pro before the age of 21 and qualify for the International Young Riders Team, so getting to train with such a talented person like Karen was a huge honor.
Thanks to the teachers who let me miss school to go to Omaha!
ïKaitlyn Fraser
Also, Kaitlyn recently received word that she has been selected as the first-prize winner from grade-ten students in the 2009-2010 National Student Short-Story Contest held by Polar Expressions Publishing. As a result of her outstanding accomplishment, Kaitlyn has received $140.00 and a certificate for her winning entry, Goodnight Alex. Souris School, has received a matching prize.
Polar Expressions received thousands of entries from almost 500 schools across Canada for their two students contests (poetry and short story). This contest is a good tool for educators in promoting poetry and prose with the goal of inspiring a lifelong enchantment. It gives students across our diverse nation a chance to see their work in print and compare it with that of their peers.
For more information on Polar Expressions Publishing visit www.polarexpressions.ca to learn about upcoming contests.
Here is Kaitlynís first prize-winner.
ìGood Night, Alexî
He stepped out of the rig truck into the chilling February air. He grabbed his coat from the passenger seat and yanked on it quickly, then slammed the truck door hard. Her eyes followed him as he walked across the dimly Iit sidewalk towards the door of the diner and pulled it open with his sleeve-covered hand.
"Who is that?'" Dilian asked the waitress bringing Dilian her meal.
He wiped his boots on the mat and walked past her booth towards the back of the restaurant. Dilion watched him, until their eyes met. Then, as quickly as it happened, she looked away. He was handsome, a lot younger than most of the rig workers around, but his face was the only thing that gave it away. He was about six feet tall with uncombed brown hair. He had broad shoulders and a light athletic build. His overalls were two sizes too big and looked sloppy. He had a gruff persona to him and something about him was alluring. She glanced back quickly to see he had sat down with four other riggers.
"That's Alex Millin," the waitress replied. "He works with J&R Drilling. Apparently he's like sixteen, dropped out of school 'cause he got some girl pregnant. Dumb kid, if you ask me."
Dilian didn't say much, but just looked over again. He sat there with the men, most of them much older. The four others talked loudly and joked around, but Alex sat there, almost isolated from the others. Dilian glanced over at him a few times while she ate, usually to find him picking at his half eaten hamburger or playing with his empty coke bottle. There was something about Alex that made her wonder what was behind those dark brown eyes.
It was nearing eight o'clock when Dilian got home. She said good night to her parents and started down the stairs to her room. Three stairs from the bottom, she heard her cell phone ringing in her bedroom. She ran to answer the call, and noted it came from a blocked number.
"Hello," Dilion said into the phone.
A steady quiet voice came to the receiver,
ìI heard what that waitress said today. I know what everyone thinks."
For a moment, Dilian was confused.
The voice continued, "You make choices in your life you may or may not like, but at the end of the day you gotta be able to look in the mirror and know you're trying your hardest."
It was then Dilian knew exactly who it was.
"I'm scared, I'm tired, I feel alone, and sometimes I don't know if I can go on, but when I look into the eyes of my little girl, I forget about the things people say to bring me down. She's my life now and I will do everything in my power to give her what I never had. The line went dead.
Dilian just sat there. Then she whispered into the receiver. "Good night, Alex." .
Kaitlyn Fraser (Grade Ten)
The second student is Hayden McKinney.
Hayden participates in the Manitoba Motocross circuit. Hayden races in two categories on the circuit (85cc ñ 12 to 16 years old class and the Supermini Class). Hayden presently sits in first place in the 85 cc class with wins in Shadow Valley Race, Baldur Race and most recently the Melita Race. If you would like to follow Haydenís progress on the circuit, the website is
cmrcracing.com
Congratulations to both students on jobs well done.
If any other students have anything they would like to share with us, please let the office know.
We would like to wish all the best to our Beach Volleyball Teams as they head to Provincials in Winnipeg this weekend. Results will be in next weekís newsletter.
I hope you had the opportunity to attend the Variety Concert held at the school last Friday to ìCelebrate Musicî. It was a great concert and all in attendance really enjoyed it. Thanks to Mrs. McConnell and everyone involved for such a great afternoon.
Just a reminder that our Athletic Banquet, to celebrate another great year at Souris School, will be held June 9th at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets now.
Athletes - $5.00
Your Parents - $10.00
See you at the banquet! You can see your team coach to get your tickets.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at 483-6230.
ïMr. Bob Young
NOTES FROM MRS. MCCONNELL
Variety Show
Thank you to everyone who came out to the K-6 Variety Show last Friday to help us ìCelebrate Musicî in our school. Thank you to all the students for their part in the show, along with special guests, Kyla Harding, Krystal Adams and Keven Bowie.
Thank you to Tara Farmer, Alissa Swaenepoel and Emma Boisvert for their ëmanpowerí help during the show. Thanks also to Josh White and Jill deKoning for their video taping.
$606.00 will now go to the Acoustic Panel Project. Thank you again for your support.
Free Piano
Our Early Years Music Room purchased a new piano a few years ago, through generous donations and fundraising. We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate this new piano. We now have decided to say goodbye to the old piano and find a new home for it.
The piano is a ëClassicí from the ëMason & Risch Co.í. The piano tuner, Dale Whetter, feels it would be a good piano for beginner students.
SoÖ..anyone who would like a FREE piano for your home, please call the school at 483-2161 and dial O and leave your name with the secretaries. If there are a few people interested a name will be drawn out of a hat. Moving and tuning will be your responsibility.
ïMrs. Glenda McConnell
MIDDLE YEARS NEWS
SHSD Track & Field Meet - Many of our Middle Years students traveled to Brandon for our Divisional Track & Field Meet on Wednesday, June 2nd. Records were broken and ribbons were won! We were very proud of our studentsí participation and behavior throughout the day as they represented Souris School. The results will be posted in our next newsletter. Congratulation, students!
We also extend a huge ìthank youî to: Mr. Penner and Mrs. Young who persevered through the weather to complete our own track & field; and also to our parents who supported the students in this event!
Middle Years Awards - Please accept this as your invitation to our Middle Years Award Ceremony that will be held on June 30th at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paulís United Church. We look forward to taking this opportunity to celebrate our studentsí academic and athletic successes and accomplishments that they have achieved throughout the year. Hope to see you there!
Grade 8 Parents - Your child has received a letter with information regarding the Grade 8 Social Evening and Kenosee Waterslides. Please be sure to read it over and submit the fees owing by June 14th.
Dates to Remember:
June 22nd - Grade 8 Social Exam
23rd - Grade 8 Science Exam
23rd - Grade 8 Social Evening
24th - Grade 8 Kenosee Waterslides
30 - Middle Years Awards Ceremony
THANK YOU
Special thanks to all the staff who have graciously allowed me to be a part of their classrooms over the last three years; to all the EA's for their enthusiasm in helping out; and to all the custodial staffs for their patience -- and even encouragement - of our creative (and occasionally messy!) learning projects; and most of all, thank you to the students for their warm welcomes and enthusiastic creativity -- I have been charmed by you all! The Arts Integration Project was set up three years ago by Dale Peake to use hands-on 'arts' to teach curriculum content. Initially, it was a one-year trial. Through a combination of ArtsSmarts grant funding and Division monies we completed 65 projects that first year, so Division funds were found to continue it for another two years. This year, I expect to complete
150 arts integration projects K-12 throughout six schools and two colony schools. We have used photography, painting, music, story-telling, sculpting, role-playing, mosaics and many combinations of skills to engage students in math, ELA, Canadian history, geography, science, social studies and health. We have composed songs about nutrition and performed them in the produce section of the grocery store. We have sculpted "eyeball" necklaces to learn the parts of the eye. We have made chess pieces to learn about the social roles of Viking society. We have re-enacted scenes of Louis Riel's life and captured it with sepia photography. In all, over the three years, we have found 300 projects to teach required material in a fresh, engaging hands-on way. For me, it has been challenging, but delightful and I will miss watching all those 'lightbulbs' turn on. Division funding has been discontinued for my salary in next year's budget, but
although I have found other employment for the fall, I still hope, if demand warrants, I will be given opportunities to work with teachers at in-services or PD workshops on fresh integration ideas to help students continue to learn in this dynamic and engaging way...there are still many, many new ideas to try! Thank you all for your kindness and I hope you will keep in touch! Sincerely, Joan Trott (jtcreativesolutions@yahoo.ca)
GRADE FOUR FIELD TRIP FUNDRAISER
Some of the grade 4 students are selling chocolate bars to help cover the cost of their field trip to Koinonia. The cost of each bar is $2.00. If you do not get someone at your house and are interested in supporting a student please contact Mr. Quigley or Ms O'Brien at the school.
SCHOOL YEARBOOKS
Itís time to order your yearbook. The cost of a Souris School Yearbook is $35.00. Please see Mr. Adams to place your order and make payment. Tip: 20 years from now you will wish you had bought one.!
TEACHERíS BLUE JEAN FUND
Any high school student attending a camp this summer can apply for financial aid from the ëTeachers Blue Jean Fundí. Apply in writing to Mrs. Dunbar before June 15th. Describe where, when and how much the camp will cost.
WAY OUT WEST IN A DRESS
DVDís of the Middle Years Fall drama performance, Way Out West In A Dress, are available to the cast members at a cost of $ 3.00 each. Any cast member interested in purchasing a copy please see
ïMs. Keyes
CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS
Keep volunteering. While marks are a very important part of scholarships, volunteering and community service are equally important. It is vital to contribute to our community.
Rootsí Class of 2010 Scholarship consists of 5- $1000 awards. Deadline is June 30. Training for Tomorrow Educational Awards Program must be submitted by July 31, 2010. Applications are available in the office.
On the other hand, scholarships for our next year grads are starting to arrive. The National Scholarship Program 2011 featuring the Bank of Montreal National Scholarship has just released itsí criteria. These scholarships range from $2000 to $8000. Deadline is October 4, 2010. Please see me for further information and continue to check our schoolís website for updated scholarships.
ïMrs. C. Delaurier
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?
My name is Ashley Coulthard. I am a Grade 11 student at Souris School. As part of a Biology project, I am going to set up a drink tab collection bin at our school. I am looking for your help in saving tabs at home and bringing them to our bin. We will not only be helping handicapped children, who are in need of specialized wheelchairs, weíll also be recycling!
Holy Cross School in Winnipeg manages the Tabs for Wheelchairs Program. They have 160 schools, 186 organizations, and hundreds of individuals collecting tabs for them! They have donated nine wheelchairs in twelve years. This year they are saving for a seven year old boy from Carman, Manitoba. Please save and bring in your tabs. Letís see how many tabs Souris School can collect. I am thanking you in advance for your help! Letís show what a caring community Souris is!
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
CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN
Congratulations to Jordan Moreau who placed 3rd in calf roping at Onanole on the weekend, and he placed 6th in team roping. Good job Jordan. We understand you were playing in the mud all weekend!
RUGBY
The Sabre Rugby teams hosted the Swan Valley Tigers on Friday in their last regular season game. The girlís game featured two undefeated teams and the winner would take home field advantage through the playoffs. The Sabres put on a strong performance controlling the Tigers advancing to a 22-0 win. Brynna Walker led the way scoring a try and kicking a convert. Also scoring tries were Carly Roper, Kelsey Penno and Sarah Williams. The girls hosted Dauphin Wednesday night for the semi-final
The Boys game also featured two teams tied for second place and the winner would host the semi-final on Tuesday. The Sabres had a strong first half controlling possession and territory, but let it slip away late in the second half as Swan Valley went on to win a tight game 10-5. Luke Hill scored the lone try for the Sabres. The boys now travel to Swan Valley Tuesday night for the semi-final match up. Kick-off was at 6:00 pm in Swan River.
The Boys rugby team traveled to Swan River Tuesday night to meet the Swan Valley Tigers in a Westman High School Rugby semi-final. The Sabres came out strong and controlled the game in it's early stages to take a 3-0 lead at the half by a penalty kick from Ben Swain. The Tigers responded right after the kick-off in the second half scoring a try to take the lead 7-3. The Sabres battled back and Luke Hill scored a try to take the lead 8-7 with 8 minutes left in the game. After battling back, it wasn't meant to be. Swan Valley scored a try off a penalty with 30 seconds left in the game to win it 12-8. It was a great game played by both teams.
Mr. Yon would like to congratulate the boys on a great season and would like to personally thank the graduating seniors Kenneth May, Luke Hill, Ben Swain, and Ryan Elliott for all their effort and commitment over the years they spent with the Varsity program. Good luck boys.
The Lady Sabre Rugby team hosted the Dauphin Clippers Wednesday night in their semi-final match-up. The Sabres dominated the Clippers in similar fashion as they had done earlier in the season and defeated the Clippers 59-0. Brynna Walker and Kelsey Penno each had three tries. Allison Brigden scored two tries and adding single tries to the score were Emily Tuttosi, Maria McDowell and Carly Roper. Sofia Viramontes kicked two converts.
The win advances the Sabres to the Westman High School Rugby Finals, which will be played in the Souris Bowl this Saturday. The Sabres will take on their rivals from Swan Valley. Kick-off is at 12 noon. Come down and cheer on your Sabres! Good luck ladies.
SCHOOL COMING EVENTS
June
7 Provincial Exam-Consumer Math
7-18 Swimming Lessons, Gr. 1-5
8-9 Provincial Exam ñ Gr. 12 Applied
Math
17-23 Grade 12 exams
21-25 Grade 9-11 exams
22 Grade 8 Social Exam
23 Grade 8 Science Exam
23 Grade 8 Social Evening
24 Grade 8 Kenosee Waterslides
25 Souris School Grad
25 K-5 Swimming Party ñ p.m.
29 Administration Day ñ No Classes
30 Middle Years Awards Ceremony
30 Report Card Day
11:00 a.m. Dismissal
AVALON THEATRE
June 04-06 7:30 P.M. Rated: P.G. 107 mins
LAST SONG
Starring: Miley Cyrus/Kelly Preston
The Last Song" is set in a small Southern beach town where an estranged father (Greg Kinnear) gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teenaged daughter (Miley Cyrus), who'd rather be home in New York. He tries to reconnect with her through the only thing they have in commonómusicóin a story of family, friendship, secrets and salvation, along with first loves and second chances.
DRIVER ED CHALLENGE
Manitoba Public Insurance, Driver Ed Program is hosting the Driver Ed Challenge competition starting with the online quiz from June 1st to December 31st, 2010. This is for student who are still in high school but have taken or are taking the Driver Ed Program and have their Learner or Intermediate licence. There are great prizes to be won such as Ipods, information and to enter online visit www.mpi.mb.ca or take a look at the poster up in the school.
WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW
Saturday, June 19th, Saturday, July 24th
Wednesday, August 25th
Each course runs from 9:00 a.m. ñ 4:00 p.m., and is held at the Training and Community Services Centre in the Brandon Shoppers Mall. The course is designed for kids aged 11 to 14, and the cost is $45.00. Pre-registration is required. For more info, call 727-4466.
NOBODYíS PERFECT PROGRAM
The Nobodyís Perfect Program is for families with children from ages birth to 5 years. The program builds on what parents already know and do for themselves and their children. Itís a place to meet others with children of the same age and with whom they share interests and concerns. It is a place for parents to get together where they learn from each other where they can build on existing strengths and skills based on the Family Value.
When: May 21 ñ June 18
Where: Baptist Church, Souris
Time: 9:30 a.m.
To register, contact: Amanda 851-6327
St. Paulís U.C.W. is 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.
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.
Camp Bridges, Legion Sports Camp, Turtle Mountain Bible Camp, Camps with Meaning. Applications available at the office.
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.
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
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.
Have A
Great
Long-Weekend!
See you
On
Tuesday.
INVITATION TO ALL
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and Friends
Our new Minister of Education is continuing the tradition of designating the month of April as recognizing and celebrating Music in Manitoba schools. April was a very busy month for us, so we are going to celebrate our school Music in May!
Celebrating Music in our School
Variety Show
Friday, May 28th
1:00 p.m.
Souris School
Adults: $5.00
Each of the grade levels K-6 will be performing some different musical items that we learn and do in our Music classes. There will also be some special guests ìmaking musicî. We hope it will be an interesting program for everyone to ìCelebrate Music!î with us.
Proceeds of this Variety Show will go towards the Acoustic Panel Project.
Any question, please call us at the school at 483-2161 and dial 0.
Glenda McConnell
Barb Falloon
We hope you will join us for this Celebration of ìMaking Musicî!
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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