April 1, 2019

5102 – 46 St. Vermilion, AB

T9X 1G5

Phone: 780-853-4177 Fax: 780-853-2920

J. R. Robson High School

In this edition: Principal’s Corner ..................... 1 Around the School .................... 1 Principal’s Corner Continued .... 2 Green Shirt Day ........................ 2 Student Vote ............................. 2 Counsellor’s Corner ................. 3 Counsellor’s Corner Continued. 4 Yearbooks for Sale .................... 4 Ice Fishing Trip ......................... 4 Basketball ................................. 5 Student Voice Alberta ............... 6 Spring 6-Man Football .............. 6 MHP Team ............................... 6 FSL Tips ................................... 6 Understanding Mental Health ... 7 Vermilion Arts Scholarship ...... 7 Spring Fundraiser ...................... 8 CLASS Offerings ...................... 8 CLASS Arts Offerings .............. 9 Mental Health News ................. 10 Father-Son Day ......................... 11 VIBE Mental Health Art Gala... 12 Spring Fundraiser Order Form .. 13 2019 Yearbook Order Form ...... 15 Draft Exam Schedule ................ 16 April Cafeteria Menu ................ 17

Marauder News

Principal’s Corner

I would like to remind all parents that Monday April 29th is our last Parent Advisory Council meeting for the year. We had good discussion at the March meeting about technology and the future of it in education. On February 8, 2019 all employ-ees in BTPS came together at our school and spent a day with Al-berta Health Services facilitator Andrew Baxter. Mr. Baxter is the Lead for the Alberta Mental Health Literacy Project which is rolling out in school boards across the province. Mr. Baxter worked with us on developing mental health literacy. It was an eye opening day for all of us as he discussed various aspects of mental health. To build upon PAC Mee� ng

Monday, Apr 29 @ 7 pm Final meetin of the year.

Everyone welcome!

that day, the three BTPS schools in Vermilion are co-hosting a mental health litera-cy event for parents and our community on April 9 at 7:00 pm at the Vermilion Regional Center. We will be discussing some of the highlights of our learning with Mr. Baxter. We are planning for about a one hour presentation. If you can make it we would certainly appreciate your presence as we look to build everyone’s knowledge base around the mental health of school aged children. If you want more information check out this link: teenhealth.org (more info on page 7) Back in January I attended the

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Website: jrrobson.btps.ca School Calendar

http://jrrobson.btps.ca/Calendar.php

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JR-

Robson-School-613941298627779/

Around the School

Pirate Crews held

a Neon/Glow 80’s Themed

Dance on March 21 in the school

gym.

2019 Alberta Provincial Election

Monday, April 15th Students will participate in the Student Vote election at JR Robson School the day

before the Alberta provincial election. Parents are encouraged to discuss the

election at home so that students are en-gaged with politics and can make an in-formed vote!

For more information on Student Vote visit www.studentvote.ca

Future in Education Technology Conference 2019. This was a huge conference attended by delegates from all 50 states in the U.S.A. and from 75 other countries around the world. I truly did learn a lot about what is happening around the world when it comes to technology in the class room. As a one de-vice –one student school, I did realize that our school is middle of the pack when com-pared to other school systems around the world. I was pleased to learn that the infu-sion of one device to one student learning that we embarked on 5 years ago here is typ-

ical of leading educational systems around the world. For example, I visited a school in Orange County, Florida that is part of a school system where every high school stu-dent is expected to have their own personal device for learning. The school I visited had over 3200 students on their campus. I wit-nessed how that school employs strategies to infuse the use of technology into student learning. I would equate the work we do here as equal to what that particular school is do-ing. That definitely gave me reassurance that we are on the right track here at JR Robson. I also realized that using new technology and

using web based programs in student learn-ing never ends. It is a constantly changing dynamic. The challenge for educators like us in our school is to be able to adapt to the new learning and new ways of learning that new technology constantly provides to us. There is little doubt in my mind though that this is a challenge we all must accept. School counsellors are busy registering high school students for the 2019-20 school year. It is very important that students make course selections very carefully as this signif-

icantly influences how the timetable will be built. The biggest priority in building a time-table is trying to ensure that each student gets all the require core courses they request. While some students will end up with unbal-anced schedules, understand that this is not a driving force in building or changing the timetable. Often minor adjustments can be made, but with trying to offer the amount of in-class courses we do with a very limited number of teaching staff, there are many challenges when building the timetable. Thus priorities are established prior to its construction and adhered to.

Principal’s Corner Continued

Student Vote

Counsellor’s Corner

For Grade 12 students, Student Loan appli-cations are found online starting in early May. Use this link to access the website: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/. The Alexan-der Rutherford applications are also availa-ble on this website. In order to receive funding you must apply at least one month prior to your attendance at a post-secondary institution. If you take a year or two off before attending post-secondary school, as long as you qualified, the funds are available make sure you apply. For infor-mation on how to apply use this website:

http://studentaid.alberta.ca/. Students who have created an Apply Alberta login are en-couraged to use your PRIVATE email ad-dress as your school address will disappear after June 2019. The same login, password and email will be used to apply for your Ruth-erford Scholarship and Student Loan site so use one that is familiar to you, hopefully you will remember the password.

For Scholarships applications - please check on our school website. Use the white first place ribbon on the Home page to access all of the scholarships we are aware of.http://jrrobson.btps.ca/

Registration for Grade 10 and 11 students is nearing the completion stage. For Grade 11 Students, Mrs. Hart has met with you to assist in the planning and selecting of courses for grade 12. For Grade 10 students Mrs. Polishuk met with the class to timetable stu-dents for grade 11. Following our discussions,

the registration forms were sent home for parent approval. We ask that you review the registration form with your child and sign the form indicating you are familiar with your child’s course selections. Please return the form to your counsellor as soon as possible as so timetabling can begin shortly after the Easter Break. Remember: our timetable is built upon the student selections so we ask you to have a discussion with your child about his/her course choices and choose classes wisely. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact

Mrs. Polishuk or Mrs. Hart at any time.

Registration for Grade 9 students going into Grade 10 will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 pm at J. R. Robson School in the Learning Commons. Mrs. Hart has met with the grade 9 classes to enroll stu-dents in classes for grade 10, the grade 9 teachers have reviewed their course selec-tions and have indicated where they see your child being the most successful and now we just need parent approval to complete the registration process. The grade 9 and 10 teachers will be on hand at the parent meet-ing for you to ask any questions you may have regarding enrollment in grade 10 cours-es. If you cannot attend please contact the school to arrange a meeting with Mrs. Hart to complete your son/daughter’s registration for grade 10.

On April 9, a recruiter from Grant MacE-wan University will be giving a presentation in the CALM class from 12:30-1:15 in Room 206. Any grade 11 or 12 students who would more information about this institution are invited to attend.

For students enrolled in Work Experience, RAP or Green Certificate, please continue to submit your hour, any midterm and final evaluations that you may have to com-plete. It is important to hand in your paper-work regularly to meet the required course requirements.

On May 1, the grade 10 students will be at-tending Try-A-Trade in Lloydminster for the

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Counsellor’s Corner

Continued

morning. This is an opportunity for students to network with potential employers as well as try trades they might not have an opportunity to see or experience. Permission forms will be coming home after Easter.

Report Cards will be handed out to students on Monday, April 8.

As you begin to prepare for final exams, Ms. Ganton, our VIBE Coach, is available to help students with test anxiety, study skills, and organizational skills. Book an appoint-ment today for help in these areas.

Outdoor Education Ice Fishing Trip

We have some extra 2017-18 yearbooks

left for sale at $40/book. 2018-19 books

are also available to buy. If inter-

ested in purchas-

ing a copy, please see Ms. To.

Order form for 2019 yearbooks

is included in this newsletter.

Yearbooks for Sale

Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Education students travelled to

Laurier Lake and spent the day ice fishing on March 15

After winning zones in Fort McMurray,

the Varsity Boys Basketball Team placed second in the 2A boys provincial champi-

onship in High Level this past weekend. The team beat Holy Redeemer from Ed-son, OLMP from Camrose, Rundle College

from Calgary, and in the final lost to Im-manuel Christian from Lethbridge. The boys played some very exciting basketball

throughout the weekend. But most im-portantly, the competed with sportsman-

ship, hustle, and class winning the hearts of fans during the tournament across the province. They were true am-

bassadors to the school of JR. Robson and the town of Vermilion. JR Robson is

looking forward to hosting the 2A boys provincial championship next year! Con-gratulations boys for an awesome season!

Basketball

Thank you to the fol-

lowing sponsors who helped make the Varsi-

ty Boys Basketball year a huge success: McDonalds Family

Foods Longs Value Drugs Boston Pizza

Morris Industries Co-op

Sweeney Family Red Feather Ridge

Catering

Val Terra Ranching Ken Newton

Tom and Karen Therrien

Vermilion Credit Un-

ion W2 land and Cattle Pioneer

The Waltz Family LMG Inc

Uniquely U Fashions Lakeland College

FSL: Building constructive study habits

with your child

We have basic needs as humans – we must look after these basic needs first before we can effectively study! - Food, Water, sleep, physical activity. Ensure your child’s basic needs are all met to ensure they will be suc-cessful in their study habits! Sit down with your child and schedule an assigned study time each day. Routine is es-sential and you know your child’s schedule best. Carve out a time in each day to assign to study time. With setting a time each day to study, en-

sure your child has a space they continually use to study. This area should be free from distractions and allow them to feel comforta-ble and remain focused.

Follow up with your child on important dates, including exams, major assignments, and encourage them to use an agenda to en-sure they are prepared and meeting dead-lines. Have you connected with your school parent portal? Here you will be able to access infor-mation on your child’s attendance, grades, courses, homework, etc.

learning opportunity, where students are taught skills that they can take back to their school to influence change; in previous years, they focused on Media Relations and Public Speaking. If a JR student in interested in par-ticipating, please see Mr. Bates. All expenses will be reimbursed. http://www.public-schools.ab.ca/ab-student-voice

Spring football program - May 2019

Grade 8-11 Registration forms available at the school

office Contact Lorne Maier for more information

(lorne.maier@btps.ca)

Vermilion Marauders 6-Man Football

The Public School Boards’ Association of Al-berta will be hosting an Alberta Student Voice Conference at the end of May. This will include opportunities for students to chat with school trustees, so that students can tell them what is important, what is working well, and what they would like to see changed or enhanced in the education system. It is also a

Student Voice Alberta

We will be selling hanging baskets

and plants from now to April 30 Plant delivery will be on May 30.

Order form is included in this

newsletter. Please drop orders off at

the office. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Polishuk or call the school at 780-853-4177

CLASS For More Information Call: 780-853-2000 or www.classab.ca

Pencil Portraits

Whether you have no drawing experience or are already familiar with pencil shading, this course will

build and strengthen your skills to bring a pencil portrait to life.

Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4 Location: JR Robson School (Art Room)

Watercolour for Beginners

Learn with clear easy-to-follow instructions to create an amazing 9x12 water colour painting.

Friday, April 5

6pm-9pm Location: Lakeland College

Easter Acrylic for Children (Ages 7-13)

Young artists will come enjoy a day learning about acrylics and follow step by step instructions to create their own masterpiece .

Sunday April 7 10am-4pm Location: Marwayne School (Art Room)

Using thickened dye, participants will paint a design onto a 22’’ square piece of 100% cotton fabric. The

fabric will be stretched on a wooden frame to facilitate the process.

Friday, April 26

9am-3pm Location: Heartworks Studio

Art Classes

Information on mental health, community supports, programs and services in your area:

Addiction Services Help Line 1-866-332-2322

Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642

April 2019

Benefits of Serving Others

Serving others can help children feel good about themselves, believing they can make a difference in the world. When children start to reach out and help others, their world grows and so does their confidence.

Benefits of Serving Others

Conversation starters with children: • What gets you excited about doing things for others? • How does it make you feel when you help in your family, school or neighbourhood? • How can we make a difference in the world? How can we as a family begin?

Benefits of Serving Others

Ways to serve as a family: You don’t need to do a large project to make a difference. Here are 5 simple tips to get started: 1. Visit residents at a nursing home. 2. Take a dog for a walk. 3. Organize a yard sale for charity. 4. Visit or call someone who can’t leave home. 5. Cat-sit. House-sit. Child-sit. Plant-sit.

Benefits of Serving Others Teaching the value of giving back: The best way to teach young people the value of helping others is to be a role model. Activities such as providing a meal to a new parent, driving a neighbor to an appointment, or babysitting can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

MORE RESOURCES www.search-institute.org www.sparcreddeer.ca

Addiction & Mental Health News

FATHER-SON DAY Saturday May 4th

9:00 am — 3:00 pm

Vermilion Senior Centre

In Partnership with:

For: Sons in Grades 5-8 and their Fathers

Experience a day full of fun “just for the guys”. $50 per father-son pair ($25.00 for an additional son.)

(lunch and all activiti included Lego, archery, fi e school experience, build a pizza, fl or

curling, M & M game, etc.) For more information subsidy, or to register, contact VIBE .

Deadline April 17, 2019.

SILENT AUCTION OF THE WINNING ART FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH ART CONTEST

TUESDAY MAY 7, 2019

6:00 - 9:30 PM

VERMILION REGIONAL CENTRE

FREE EVENT

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7:00 - 8:00 PM

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Memories Like This Come ONCE in a Lifetime...

Order Your 2019 YEARBOOK !!! This FULL-COLOR yearbook will capture the year’s events and experiences. Years from now you’ll be able to flip through it and remember the friends, fun, teachers, trends, sports teams, classes, and everything in between.

It’s all in this book. And it’s available only once.

Get yours before they’re gone.

Complete the order form below and return it with payment to the office. Make sure to keep the receipt as proof of payment. Delivery date for the yearbook is November 2017. -----------✂------------------------------------✂-------------------------------✂-----------------------✂---------------------------------✂

Student Name(s) _________________________________ Grade ____ _________________________________ Grade ____ _________________________________ Grade ____ _________________________________ Grade ____

Mailing Address (if you require delivery)_______________________________________________________ City ______________ Province _____ Postal Code __________________ Yearbook Cost: First one $40.00, and $37.00 for each additional copy x Quantity:______ = Total: ______________

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Senior High Exam Schedule – June 2019 (Draft)

Wed, June 12 9:00 AM start English 30-1 Part A TBA

Thur, June 13 9:00 AM start Social 30-2 Part A TBA Monday, June 17 – Last Day of Classes for Gr. 12

Wednesday, June 19 – Last Day of Classes for Gr. 7-11 Wed, Jun 19 Math 30-1/30-2 TBA

Thurs, Jun 20 9:00 AM start

English 30-1 Part B TBA ELA 10-1/10-2 TBA

Science 10 TBA Social 20-1 TBA

Fri, Jun 21 9:00 AM start

Science 14/24 TBA Math 10C TBA

Social 10-1 TBA Math 20-2 TBA

Mon, June 24 9:00 AM start Social 30-2 Part B TBA

English 20-1 TBA Math 20-1 TBA

Tues, Jun 25 9:00 AM start Math 30-3 TBA

ELA 20-2/20-4 TBA Biology 20 TBA

Wed, Jun 26 9:00 AM start Chemistry 30 TBA

Thurs, June 27 9:00 AM start Physics 30 TBA 1:00 PM start Science 30 TBA

Junior High Exam Schedule - June 2019 Tuesday,

June 18 Wednesday,

June 19 Thursday,

June 20 Friday, June 21

Monday, June 24

Tuesday, June 25

Morning structured review & energizers

structured review & energizers

structured review & energizers

structured review & energizers

9:00 AM Math 9 PAT ELA 9 PAT Social 9 PAT

Science 9 PAT

1:00 PM Science 7 LA 7 Social 7 Math 7 ELA 8 Science 8 Social 8 Math 8

*ELA 9 PAT Part A will be on Tuesday, May 7 (9-11 am)

Cafeteria Menu-April 2019

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Chicken Noodle

Soup

2 Chicken Caesar

Salad

3 Perogies

4 Hamburgers

5 ‘Fryday’

8 Spaghetti & Meatballs

9 Honey Garlic

Chicken

10 Taco Salad

11 BLT Sandwiches

12 ‘Fryday’

15 Mac & Cheese

16 Pizza

17 Stir Fry

18 ‘Fryday’

19

22 23 24 25 26

29 Hamburger Soup

30 Chicken Wraps