SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER http://schools.shmb.ca/sci. Number 1, September 12, 2014
NEWS FROM MR. WILLIAMS Hi, everyone. Welcome back to School. Firstly, I need to congratulate and thank our Custodial staff for their fine work this summer. It is always a pleasure to walk down the shiny hallways at the beginning of school. Our staff members do an incredible job all year keeping the building clean and presentable. We are all very appreciative of the effort, pride, and commitment you all displayed. Students and staff, let’s work hard to keep the building as pristine as possible. Thank you, Marcel Delaurier, Carolyn Usunier, Albert Swaenepoel, Dennis White, Eric McRae, Kaylee Butterfield, and Brianna Williams. 34 kindergarten students officially began their academic journey at Souris School this week. What an exciting time it must be in those households. As well, we have added 8 students this term through the Study Manitoba Program from Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and Cuba. Six of the students are in Gr. 11 and 2 students are in Gr. 12. Welcome to Souris School. We have been very busy these past few days finalizing timetables with students. Two years ago, we made some changes to the procedures to enter a course or to drop a course. The biggest change is that we want our students to be conversing with our teachers to make sure that they have the information they need to make an informed decision. As well, we want to ensure that the parents of the student and the School Principal are all aware of the decision. That way, I can be confident that the student and his/her family are making an informed decision.
We now have the same locker policy for all students from gr. 5-12. We have provided combination locks to each student with its own unique ID number and combination. Each lock can now be cross-referenced to a locker and to a student. As well, each lock can be opened with a Master Key in case a student forgets a combination. This year, we have added lockers in the hallway to our gr. 3-4 classrooms. These will not have a lock on them. They will simply have a hook to keep the door closed. It is our intention to install lockers for the rest of the Early Year classrooms over the next two years. Thank you to all our coaches who have volunteered to work with our young student-athletes. Many of life’s most valuable lessons can be learned on the court or on the field. It is great that our students have so many opportunities to participate in the various sports that we offer. We have had incidences of head lice reported in Early, Middle and Senior Year’s classes. It is very important that parents check their children on a regular basis and begin treatment if necessary. We emphasize the need to remove all nits to ensure the cycle stops. Please continue to contact the school if you do find lice and letters can be sent home so we can try and stop the continuation of the cycle. Names will remain confidential. More information is available at the school or you can call Mrs. Elizabeth Rose at 483-6221.
Finally, just a reminder that there is a “No Parking” sign on Lansdowne Street right in front of the Gymnasium entrance to the School. That area has been reserved for Daycare Dropoff and Pickup. Please do not park in that area. As well, please remember that no vehicles are to enter or exit the EAST entrance of the School Parking lot between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM
and 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Finally, just a reminder of the 30 KM/H speed zone around Souris School. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. That is all for now. Enjoy the weekend – you’ve earned it.
BAND NEWS Winter Concerts Hartney: Tuesday, December 9 Souris: Wednesday, December 10 Optimist Festival Takes place within: February 24-27 Senior Band: Uncertain at this juncture. Summer Concerts Souris: Monday, June 1 Hartney, Tuesday, June 2
K-8 NEWS Our Early Years and Middle Years staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome all students and parents back for a new school year. A special welcome to our new Kindergarten students and all students that are new to Souris School! We look forward to a great year of learning and celebrating our students’ successes. We would like to offer an open invitation for parents to contact us if you have any questions regarding events that are occurring or up and coming in your child’s classroom. It is through this open communication that we can all work towards your child having a successful, happy, and productive year. Please feel free to email, call, or write a note in their agendas. By working together, we strengthen our goal towards creating a positive and successful experience for your child.
A Special “Thank You” to PAC Our Early and Middle Years students would like to extend a huge “thank you” to our PAC for the donation of the playground equipment they purchased for our school. The equipment is being used daily and we appreciate the generous donation of this equipment! Parking Reminders A friendly reminder to parents to please not park in the Early Years staff parking lot on the south end of the school when dropping off students or picking up students at the end of the day. Grade 7 & 8 Volleyball Our grade 7 & 8 volleyball season is now underway. More information regarding schedules and fees will be provided to these parents and students once their schedule is set. Mrs. Sobry and Mrs. Ryckman are coaching the girls; with Miss Zadorozny coaching the boys. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either one of our three staff members.
GO SABRES GO Wouldn't it be great to go to a Sabres sports event and see all of the parents and siblings wearing the Sabres logo to support our school? Athletic teams! Well here is our chance to make this happen. The SSPAC along with Mr. Yon are making Kukri sports clothing available for purchase to everyone!
With the help of an informal survey at the Back to School BBQ these items have been selected: Premium hoodies-----$56 Premium t-shirts------$25 Long sleeve fleece--$40 All items include logo. Prices are approximate, but will be no higher. Taxes and shipping not included.
For further information or to place an order Call or email Shirlee Goldrich at 204483-2739 or shirleegoldrich@gmail.com our cut of date for the first order will be Sept. 30/14.
Lets Bring Our School Spirit To An All Time High!
CAMPBELLS "LABELS FOR EDUCATION" Souris School started saving labels in the fall of 1999 and up to now we have collected 225,693 points in total. Wow! Not bad for something that would end up in the garbage! We received a shipment of goodies over the summer holidays and there will be a picture in the next newsletter. Thank you to everyone who clips and saves those labels and UPC codes. Collections bins are at the School and Bigway. Any Campbell soup products/ Goldfish crackers/ V8 /V8 Splash and Fusion and V8 soups /Pace Salsa /Gardennay / Habitant /Prego sauce are the labels/UPC that can be collected.
•Pull up type tops off of dish soap
OLD YEARBOOKS FOR SALE We have a number of old yearbooks for sale. They are available at the office for $1.00 each below you will find the years and the number of copies available. Middle Years 2001-02 3 98-99 7 93-94 1 92-93 2 91-92 2 90-91 4
Senior Years 06-07 8 03-04 20 00-01 1 97-98 11 83-84 2 82-83 1
SOURIS PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL For information on Souris PAC: email sourispac@shmb.ca, call Mandy at 204-483-2595 go to http://schools.shmb.ca/~sourispac/ Families are busier than ever these days, so brief monthly meetings and a few group activities through the year make the Parent Advisory Council a great way to stay connected to the school community. Anyone looking for more information can: •email sourispac@shmb.ca,
If interested, you can go to www.labelsforeducation.ca for more information on this program. THANK YOU for your support and keep those labels coming!!
•call Mandy at 204-483-2595
Special thank you to Mrs. Glenda McConnell for still doing this project, even though she has retired from Souris School. We appreciate your dedication.
All meetings are held in Room 12 at
•go to http://schools.shmb.ca/~sourispac/ UPCOMING MEETING DATES Souris School at 6:30 pm (note earlier meeting time for 2014-2015). Monday, October 20, 2014 Monday, November 17, 2014
COULD YOU HELP US OUT BY SAVING THE FOLLOWING? We use the following at our ‘Flight Day’ which we hold every spring. If possible, please save the following and send to Souris School. •Milk jug lids •Water bottle or pop lids
Monday, December 8, 2014 Monday, January 13, 2015 Monday, February 9, 2015 Monday, March 9, 2015 (also AGM) Monday, April 20, 2015 Monday, May 11, 2015 Monday, June 8, 2015
contact Roxanne at 483-2225.
SOURIS SCHOOL VARSITY GOLF TEAM The Souris Varsity Golf Team competed in the Zone golf playoffs on Wednesday in Souris. Members of this very young team are Dawson Sobry, Reiden Tichit, Tanner Scraba and Mason Moore. Killarney won the Zones this year. Top performer for Souris was Tanner Scraba. Special thanks to Danny Peaslee who provided his extensive knowledge of the rules as the head course official. •Glenn W allm ann Coach and Event Coordinator
SOURIS SCHOOL COMING EVENTS October 13 Thanksgiving – NO CLASSES 20 PAC Meeting – 6:30, Rm. 12 24 Provincial PD – NO CLASSES November 7 Remembrance Day Service at Souris School 10 Administration Day – NO CLASSES 11 Remembrance Day – NO CLASSES 17 PAC Meeting – 6:30, Rm. 12 21 Administration Day – NO CLASSES December 8 PAC Meeting, 6:30, Rm. 12 19 Last day of classes before Christmas Break January 5 Classes resume after Christmas Break 13 PAC Meeting, 6:30, Rm. 12
COMMUNITY NEWS Youth Group at Faith Community Baptist Church Grades 8 – 12, Fridays 7-9:30pm We are a Christian Youth Group that likes to focus on food and fun as well as God! We will be going to activities offsite for most of September, October and November so please contact Belinda @ 204-741-0210 for more information.
Also anyone interested in refing can email Chris Page at ccmpage@yahoo.ca We are also looking for adult refs. AVALON THEATRE If I Stay – September 12-14 Rated: PG Drama 106 min. Stars: Chloe Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley Life changes in an instant for young Mia Hall after a car accident puts her in a coma. During an outof-body experience, she must decide whether to wake up and live a life far different than she had imagined. The Hundred Foot Journey–Sept. 19-21 Rated: G 122 min Drama/Romance Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing. When the Game Stands Tall–Sept. 26-28 Rated: PG Drama/Sport 115 min. Stars: Jim Caviezel, Alexander Ludwig, Michael Chiklis The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151 game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport. Movie Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 7:30 pm Admission Prices: Adults - $6.00, Students - $5:00, Children (under 4) - $4.00
Souris Cooperative Early Learning Program is running a Moms-to Moms Sale at the school in the gym during scarecrow days. It will be Saturday, September 27th from 10-2. If you would like to rent a table to sell your "GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S ITEMS ONLY" , please contact Robyn Penner at 204-724-0536 or at robynp@shmb.ca. Table rental is $20, once rented you will be able to sell your items in a dry warm environment!
HAVE A WONDERFUL
Souris Minor Hockey Souris Minor Hockey is accepting registration for players new to minor hockey. To register please
WEEKEND!