February 23, 2015

Millarville Community School

130 Millarville Road 403-938-7832

http://millarville.fsd38.ab.ca

Principal’s Message On February 13, the grade two class treated the school to a tall tale written by the class that involved the class rescuing me from a hole created by a falling meteor impact on the playground! They presented with enthusiasm and provided a good laugh for the whole school. It is days like this that educators enjoy most; when classes work together towards a goal and are proud and enthusiastic to share what they have accomplished together. Thank-you grade two!! The month of March is already setting up to be a busy one with trips, guest speakers, student led conferences and the Spring Round-up. The Spring Round-up (March 19

th) is a major initiative conducted by our teaching staff

and fundraising society that is sure to be a huge amount of fun. We are currently looking to source donations for items for our silent auction and basket raffle. If you have anything to donate, or would like to prepare a basket, please let the office know ASAP. One exciting set of items already being prepared for the silent auction is the class quilts from the graduating classes of 2014 and 2015! Please help spread the word to last year’s graduates and their families. Before the break, all students were provided with a fundraising package for the Heart and Stroke Foundations’ Jump Rope for heart. As an initiative to give back to charity while engaging the students in a fun activity, we hope to raise $500 from MCS to donate to this worthy cause. Did you know, that in 2013, the Heart and Stroke Foundation donated over $38 million directly into the hands of heart and stroke researchers across Canada and that all funds donated in Alberta go toward Alberta researchers and initiatives? Every dollar does make a difference!

Glenn Gibson (gibsong@fsd38.ab.ca) Be Awesome, Be Better, Be a Team Player

Upcoming Events: February 26 - Jump Rope Day (PM)

- Kindergarten Open House 6:30pm March 2, 12:30pm – John Dunn Presentation (www.arcticlight.com for more info. Parents welcome!)

March 3 – Parent Council, Superintendent and Oilfields High School Administration in attendance March 5 – Student Led Conferences March 6 – Staff Learning Day

Student Led Conference Booking March 5, 2015 http://mcs.schoolappointments.com Booking opens February 11, 7pm Booking closes February 28, 10pm

Please book with your child’s homeroom teacher only.

February/March 2015

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Sunday

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Please return Bingo for Literacy cards for a chance to win an I-pad mini.

Boy’s B’ball playoffs at MCS

Pink Shirt Day!!

Fundraising Meeting at 3:00 pm

Harlem Crowns vs Oilfields Drillers at OHS 7:00 pm

Jump Rope for Heart Day! Grade 1 Fieldtrip to Heritage Park

Grade 6 B’ball @ Percy Pegler

2015-16 Kindergarten Open House at 6:30 pm Parents only please!

SKI DAY CANCELLED

Kinder Friday

February Snapshot Survey emailed home.

March 2 3 4 5 6 7/8 John Dunn Presentation 12:30 Arcticlight.com

Community Library AGM 3:00 pm

7:00 pm School Council John Bailey (Superintendent FSD) & Oilfields admin team in attendance

9:00 am Oilfields Transition Meeting for grade 8 students

Student Led Conferences 3:15-8:00pm

Staff Learning Day No school for students

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Kinder Friday

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Spring Round-up! 5:30 to 9:00 pm

System Learning Day

School News Briefs

Amazing Volunteer

Thank-yous!

Twila Collyer for coordinating the advertising for the new Millarville Directory.

Mrs. Orme and Mrs. Sillers for organizing the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

Turner Valley Twisters for their jump rope activities and demonstration.

Millarville Directory

2015 Millarville directory is getting ready for spring publication. If you have changes to your phone number or would like to be included in our super handy book, please email millarvilledirectory@gmail.com We are also looking for local businesses to advertise in our book. It goes out to more than 1500 families in the Millarville and Priddis area. Send us an email and we can send you the cost of the ad spaces. Thanks again for your continued support.

UWALK has been developed by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and is funded by the Government of Alberta. UWALk aims to help Albertans find their stride and support them moving forward. The MCS staff would like to invite you to join our UWALK community. Sign-up

at UWALK.ca and search for Millarville Community School.

Let’s keep moving Millarville!

Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests

The Government of Alberta has decided to continue with the grade 6 PATs this spring. All grade 6 students will be writing these benchmark tests on the following dates:

May 13th – Language Arts (Writing) June 17 – LA (Comprehension) June 18 – Math June 19 – Science June 22 – Social Studies For more information: http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/exams.aspx

2015-2016 Kindergarten

Registration Evening

All parents of prospective Kindergarten students, for the 2015-2016 school year, are invited

to attend an information evening on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

Future Kinder students will be able to visit our school later this spring. Please contact Mrs.

Wendy Gregson or Mrs. Christine Lederer at 403-938-7832 for more information.

The Round Up is coming soon!

On Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., your whole family is invited

to attend a fun-filled evening that will feature a Silent Auction, Basket Raffles,

a Western Themed dinner option, a Family Dance and Games.

We are continuing to look for generous donors to our Silent Auction and

Basket Raffle. Perhaps families could share the task of creating and donating

a basket! Here is a list of some ideas to consider:

Coffee or Tea Lovers basket

Gardener’s basket

Baker’s basket

Barbecue basket

Chocolate Lovers basket

Family Movie Night basket

Book Lovers basket – children, young adult, or grown-up!

Car Care basket

Build-a-Bear basket

Family Games basket

The proceeds from this epic event go to support all our students and we

thank you for your kind support. Please contact Mrs. Gregson, Mrs. Lederer,

Ms. Davis, or Mr. Gibson at 403-938-7832 for more information.

Community News

MILLARVILLE AND DISTRICT

RECREATION BOARD

The Millarville and District Recreation Board is accepting applications for funding for non-profit organizations for the coming year. Each year the board receives a grant from the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 and disperses the funds to deserving groups. If you would like to apply for a grant, please send a letter stating your request along with a budget for 2015 and a financial statement for 2014, to Box 59, Millarville, Alberta T0L 1K0. In previous years funding has been provided to the Millarville Sports Association, Millarville Community Library, Millarville Community School, Oilfields High School, West End Band Program, various 4-H groups and individuals in sports and dance who have competed at a national or international level. The deadline for applications is March 15

th. For further

information please contact Norma Dawson at 403-931-3580. We are always looking for new community members to sit on our board, so if you are interested please give Norma a call.

MILLARVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Annual General Meeting of the library will take place on Tuesday, March 3

rd at 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to

attend and we are looking for new people to sit on our board. The average age of our board members is getting up there and we need some new younger blood to revitalize our library and make us more in tune with new technology. Many of our daily volunteers go south in the winter and we may have to cut back our hours if everyone goes away at the same time. Right now we have sixteen regular volunteers and four spares which usually means we can stay open over thirty hours each week. If your children are in the school, maybe you could find a half day each week or every other week where you could volunteer. It is a fun place to work and you do not need any previous library experience – we will train you! If you are interested, please call the library at 403-931-3919

Upcoming Classes at the Millarville Community Library

Library Apps – your library is mobile- lots of free apps-Thursday, Feb. 26

th at 3:00 pm

Basic Cakes and Cupcakes – Friday, Feb. 27th

at 7:00 pm

For more information check out the FCEC guide or call the library at 403-931-3919.

Millarville Community Foundation AGM March 10th at 7:00 pm

Learning Commons For more information contact Shanna

sbdunne@xplornet.com

Alberta Health Services

Deep freeze temperatures and sheets of ice may not inspire feelings of safety and comfort. Most of us have known someone - if not ourselves - who has fallen and been seriously injured on ice. In fact, from April 2013 - March 2014, injuries caused by falls on ice and/or snow accounted for 16,910 visits to Alberta Emergency Departments. But, this doesn't mean that hibernating is the safer bet. Quite the opposite: being sedentary contributes to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and unhealthy weight gain. This winter, Alberta Health Services is encouraging all Albertans to leave the hibernating to the bears, and to take a cue from some web-footed friends instead . . . Enjoy the winter wonderland safely by learning the penguin walk! Watch a great new short Penguin Walk animation from AHS (featuring our penguin friends) at www.penguinwalk.ca Help us spread the word:

- post a link to www.penguinwalk.ca on your school website. - download and share the video, or find quick bullet point tips, at www.penguinwalk.ca. - Spread the word on social media and show Alberta how your family or school is doing the penguin walk, using #penguinwalk.

Oilfields High School Presents…….. The HARLEM CROWNS vs OILFIELDS DRILLERS

Oilfields High School is excited to present a night of laughter filled family fun entertainment. The Harlem Crowns will play against our local athletes from both the boys and girls teams. This event is a great way to get out with your family to enjoy a few laughs and watch some talented basketball players.

Where: Oilfields High school Gymnasium When: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Time: Tip Off at 7:00 Cost $10 at the door & $9 in advance

Please contact Katie Hein at Oilfields High School @ 403 – 938 – 4973 for tickets or Leigh Bretzlaff at Oilfields High School for more information 403 – 938 - 4973 Come out and support your local high school and DRILLER ATHLETICS.