January 9, 2020

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 Counsellor’s Corner ................. 2 Counsellor’s Corner Con’t ....... 3 Lighten Up Events .................... 3 Christmas 2019 ......................... 4 Protégé Driving School ............. 4 MHP Message ........................... 5 Ski Trip 2019 ............................ 5 VWC Events ............................. 6 Hope After Loss ........................ 7 Pink Shirt Order Form .............. 8 AMH News ............................... 9 Sr. High Exam Schedule ........... 10 Cafeteria Menu ......................... 11

Marauder News

Principal’s Corner

Welcome back, I hope every-

one had a restful and peaceful Christmas break. January is a

very busy month for us. Given the projected cold snap,

we want to remind everyone of our Division’s current juris-dictional bus cancellation pro-

cedures. As the procedures have changed, we want to en-

sure parents and guardians have the most up to date in-formation.

As I have stated in previous

newsletters, junior high stu-dents do not have an exam

week in January. While some

teachers are having midterm exams, these are being con-

ducted during regular class time. We do not stop classes for junior high students in

January. The senior high school exam schedule has been released so I encourage

parents to help their student(s) study by providing uninter-

rupted study time at home leading up to and during ex-am week.

Happy new year.

Website: jrrobson.btps.ca School Calendar

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

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

Robson-School-613941298627779/

Around the School Grade 8 Art students creating sculptures with toothpicks.

Notice: Chromebooks will not be available for sign out through the LC on the mornings of Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14 be-cause of diplomas.

They may come avail-able after period 2.

Please make accom-modations according-

ly.

Counsellor’s Corner

A new year! A new decade! Wow, what a start to 2020. Welcome Back!

Grade 12 news:

Grad Picture Retakes are Thursday, Janu-ary 9. If you need one please sign up in the office

If you are struggling with applications to post-secondary schools, please see Mrs. Hart if you need assistance.

Please remember to use your own email account -- not your Buffalo Trail Account for any post-secondary applications, scholarship or financial aid sites.

For Alexander Rutherford Scholarships - application is 1 month prior to attending, for student loan applications usually start in the spring if you are attending a post-secondary school in the fall. For both applications please go to https://studentaid.alberta.ca/

Make sure you have an active MYPASS ac-count. This is where you will receive your di-ploma examination marks and some post-secondary schools are requesting information that can only be generated from an active MY-PASS account. Students who may want to select a re-write option will do this in their MYPASS account. So please enroll today. https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/myPass/Welcome/Index Once you begin your login in process there will be a password generated and sent to you via Canada Post mail. Please make sure to check you mail regularly as this password is time-sensitive.

There are many scholarships available to students. Go to the J. R. Robson APP or web-s i t e h t t p : / / j r r o b s o n . b t p s . c a /Scholarships.php and look for the white 1st Place Ribbon which will take you to the schol-arship section.

Please check your school email for infor-mation bulletins.

Timetable changes: The end of January marks the completion of first semester. The J. R. Robson timetable was created based on student demand, so the opportunities to switch classes may be challenging. With this in mind, if you require a timetable change for second semester or need to order materials from Students On-Line course, please contact

Mrs. Polishuk or Mrs. Hart during exam week to check out the possibilities, as we like to have students begin semester 2 in the right classes.

For students who are taking Students On-Line courses, all course material needs to be handed in on January 15, to transported for marking and back for study purposes. All ex-ams must be written by January 15 to en-sure marks are recorded on report cards at the end of the semester. If you will be unable to meet these deadlines, you need to talk to Mrs. Polishuk to make alternate arrange-ments.

As counsellors, we would like to encourage all grade 10/11 students to attend open houses or arrange buddy days at post-secondary institutions, job shadow people in fields that interest them, find part-time em-ployment in areas which they may have ca-reer aspirations, and do career research into potential careers. If you can narrow down the post-secondary institution that is right for you, it is one step further along the career decision-making pathway. This link will give you access to all of the contact information for post-secondary schools in Alberta: https://www.elaa.ab.ca/uploads/pdf/2019/DAG_Poster_2019-2020_PRINT.pdf

For grade 11 students, who are still search-ing for a career path, the Strong Interest Inventory is a tool we use to assist you on your career planning journey. Please see Mrs. Polishuk, Mrs. Hart or your VIBE Coaches: Kerri & Vanessa for more details on how to access this resource.

For Work Experience students please make use of the online format which has been cre-ated to make the evaluation of work experi-ence easier for all. Please see Mrs. Scully or Mrs. Hart if you need additional help getting started in the online environment.

A copy of the Exam Schedule is attached to this newsletter. Preparing for final exams is a stressful experience and can create a lot of anxiety. Here are some Quick study tips:

Have a place to study. Avoid studying in (Continued on page 3)

your bed, have a desk or table where you can study

Take frequent breaks. Work for 15 minutes take a 5 minute break

Have all materials you might need to study -- make a basket with necessary study items (pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, post it notes, cue cards, etc)

Study a little every night to prepare for your upcoming exams

Attend review sessions or complete review booklets

Get plenty of rest

Stay hydrated and eat nutritional foods

Put away all electronic devices that may be a distraction

On test day: Practice mindfulness strategies to calm you

Deep breathing Chair yoga Visualize a positive result Use positive self talk -- “I think I can!” , “I got this”, “I know the material, I am ready!”

Do all the questions you know first Look for answers within the test itself

Careers The Next Generation is an organiza-tion sponsored by industry that supports youth working in a variety of Registered Ap-prenticeship, Technology, Forestry, Health Services, Indigenous Youth, Coop Programs, and Women in Trades and Technology. They have access to job placements in both the pri-vate and public sector. See their website for more information: https://www.careersnextgen.ca/

Junior High news:

Not a lot changes for you as the semes-

ter comes to an end. You still have the same core classes but your options classes will change.

Your timetable may change slightly

Forward thinking for grade 11 students: The University of Alberta is inviting grade 11 stu-dents to the Green and Gold Getaway which is designed for students to see the University first hand. Event held May 22-24. You must apply by Jan 26, 2020 at uab.ca/ggg if inter-ested. Limited spots available. Apply early.

Counsellor’s Corner Continued

Christmas 2019

The last day of classes before Christmas break was pajamas day and started with a pancake breakfast and ended with activi-ties such as bingo (which drew a large crowd), jumbo board games and cookie decorating.

Sign up for driver training!

When: February 3, 4, 5 (3:30-9 pm) Classroom Sessions Where: St. Jerome’s Catholic School, 4820-46 St., Vermilion, AB

Course Details: 15 hours of classroom and 10 hours (minimum) in-car training Cost: $750 (Cash, Cheque, Debit, and Credit Card Accepted—credit cards have a $20 service fee)

Taking this course will: ● Teach students how to drive defensively with confidence ● Greatly increase your chances of passing the class 5 GDL road test

● Get you a course completion certificate which entitles you to lower insurance rates

You can get more information and register online at: portegedrivingschool.com

Or Call or Text Paul at 587-281-2448 or

Email Paul at paul@protegedrivingschool.com

Protégé Driving School

A Message From Your School Mental Health Professional (MHP)

Brain Development: Brain development occurs at an increased rate in adolescence. Each brain develops at its own pace and continues to develop into the twenties. As the brain grows and matures, individuals begin to develop something called “executive functioning skills”. These skills in-clude, but are not limited to, conflict resolu-tion and study skills. Follow these steps to help you children resolve conflict: 1. Calm down - give everyone a chance to take a breather by taking a walk or counting to 10 2. State and understand the problem - en-courage them to use “I” statements to express their feelings 3. Apologize - sincere apology 4. Solution finding - encourage them to speak to each other and to speak honestly 5. Follow up - follow up with your child in re-

gards to the conflict To help your child improve their study habits, please remind them of the following: 1. Have proper diet, hydration and sleep prior to and during studying 2. Sit down with your child and schedule an assigned study time each day 3. Study area should be free from distractions and allow children and youth to feel comforta-ble and remain focused 4. 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 deadlines Information has been adapted from http://teenmentalhealth.org/. Please visit this web-site for more information.

Ski Trip 2019 Marauders headed to

the slopes of Table Mountain on Dec. 19

for a day of skiing and snowboarding.

For more information, please contact: Nadine at 780-581-2402

Time: 10:00 am – Noon

*Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult

FREE Family Event Lakeland College Aquatic Centre

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

*Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult

Hope After Loss: Audra’s Legacy A Program For Grieving Children & Youth

A group designed to support children & youth experiencing grief and loss due to a death of a special person.

Cost is $20 per family. Subsidy is available.

Preregistration is necessary. Space is limited. To register or for more information, contact Shirley at:

(780)846-2576 (h) or 780-871-1750 (c)

Program dates (10 week program) - Registration deadline of January 6, 2020 Vermilion begins Monday, January 13th

Lloydminster begins Tuesday, January 14th

Vermilion: Lloydminster: J.R. Robson High School, VIBE Office Mid West Family Connections, #103, 4910 - 50 Street Mondays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Parents / Caregivers attend the last 15 minutes *Parents / Caregivers attend the last 30 minutes

The Grief Support Group will cover the

following:

Death and Grief and Loss

Feelings

Fears, Guilt, and Regrets

Memories

Healing

Self-Care and Support

Rituals and Special Days

Saying Goodbye

Funding provided by: FCSS City of Lloydminster, FCSS County of Vermilion River, FCSS Town of Vermilion,

FCSS Town of Wainwright, FCSS Village of Kitscoty, FCSS Village of Marwayne, and donations from the community.

We are a non - profit charitable society and donations are always welcomed.

Service Provider:

Walking Through Grief Society In Partnership with VIBE

PINK SHIRT DAY FEBRUARY 26th, 2020 ORDER FORM

T-Shirts:$10.00

Hoodies: $25.00

TOTAL: $________ Cheques payable to: VIBE c/o ECACS#16

Please fill out form and hand in to your school office or give to a VIBE Coach. DEADLINE THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2020.

* All t-shirt/hoodie sale profits will go to VIBE for programming.

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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

January 2020

What is a vape? A vape is an electronic smoking device that contains a cartridge of liquid (e-juice) or other forms of nicotine that are heated into a vapor and inhaled by the user. What should parents look for? Parents should watch their child and pay attention to an unusual attachment to a USB stick, sharpie, pen, lipstick, key fob, etc. These items may be electronic cigarettes “disguised” as everyday items.

What is in e-cigarette liquid? Nicotine, which is a highly addictive drug. A combination of water, chemicals and propylene glycol, which is a food preservative and is in antifreeze and theatre fog. Heating and vaporizing chemicals in the cartridges creates other sometimes toxic chemicals can cause harmful health effects. Added chemicals for flavor may not be safe to inhale and may irritate the lungs and airways over time.

Vaping is not harmless

Vaping can increase your exposure to harmful chemicals and lead to nicotine addiction. The short and long term health effects are unknown, but recent reports are showing significant respiratory and health effects such as lung failure, seizures and even death.

Although rare, some vaping devices may catch fire or explode, leading to burns or injuries.

Talk to your teen about vaping

Alberta Health Services recommends talking to your teen about electronic cigarettes (vape) early, even as young as age 10.

Discuss the facts about exposure and chemicals as well as nicotine addiction.

Correct misconceptions in a calm manner and take time to listen.

MORE RESOURCES https://www.albertaquits.ca/ Search “Electronic Cigarettes” https://www.canada.ca/en.html Search “About Vaping” and “Talk with Your Teen about Vaping”

Addiction & Mental Health News

Senior High Exam Schedule – January 2020

Mon, Jan 13 9:00 – 12:00 AM English 30-1/30 – 2 Part A

Tues, Jan 14 9:00 – 12:00 AM Social 30-2 Part A Tues, Jan 21, 2020 is the last day of Semester I classes for Gr. 12

Wed, Jan 22 9:00 – 12:00 AM Math 30-1 Thurs, Jan 23, 2020 is the last day of Semester I classes for Gr. 10&11

Thurs, Jan 23 9:00 – 12:00 AM English 30-1/30 – 2 Part B

Fri, Jan 24 9:00 – 12:00 AM

Social 30-2 Part B ELA 10-2/10-4/20-2/30-4

Math 10C Social Studies 10-1

Physics 20

Mon, Jan 27 9:00 – 12:00 AM

Biology 30 ELA 10-1

Social Studies 20-1 Science 10

Tues, Jan 28 9:00 – 12:00 AM Biology 20 Science 14/24

Wed, Jan 29 9:00 – 12:00 AM Chemistry 20 Math 20-2

Thurs, Jan 30 9:00 – 12:00 AM Science 30

January 2020

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

6 7 8 9 10

13 Mac & Cheese

14 Roast Beef &

Mashed Potatoes

15 Burgers

16 Caesar Salad

17 ‘Fryday’

20 Meatballs & Rice

21 Pizza

22 BLT’s

23 Pasta Alfredo

24 ‘Fryday’

27 Perogies

28 Nachos

29 Potato Soup

30 ‘Fryday’

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