October 2011

Eaglesham School Newsletter

Learning for Successful Living

Eaglesham School Box 9 Eaglesham, AB T0H 1H0 www.pwsd76.ab.ca/school/ eaglesham Peace Wapiti School Division #76 http://www.pwsd76.ab.ca Ph: 780-359-3792 Fax: 780-359-3745 Principals: Mrs. Lynn Connell lynnconnell@pwsd76.ab

Mr. Terry Pattison terrypattson@pwsd76.ab.ca

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Esther Seward estherfehr@pwsd76.ab.ca

Noteworthy Items

First Working Monday of Every Month is Early Dismissal due to Staff

Meeting.

Public Library Fees are now

due - $10.00/person or $15.00/ family

September has been a successful startup in part to parents and students bringing back all necessary paperwork for the office. We would like to thank everyone for the quick response. September has also been very busy with respect to activities planned for the fall. Senior high volleyball is underway with the girls placing 3rd at the Ridgevalley tournament. Cross country running has also been successful with students from grades 3 to 10 attending the meets in the Wolves XC Running Series. Many of the racers have been finishing in the top 10. The citadel trip to see “Death of a Salesman”, for the grade 9 to 12 students was an amazing live performance. All the students enjoyed the whole trip. Colder weather is on the way whether we want it or not. We would like to remind parents that students need to be dressed for this weather when they get on the bus in the morning. The physical education classes will continue to be outside and all elementary students will be outside for recesses. By dressing warm we are hoping to decrease the number of sick people in the building. With the cold weather we have also been experiencing some wet weather. We are expecting students to have inside and outside footwear at school. These inside shoes leave the hallways clean but most importantly free of excess water that could cause falls.

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

SPORTING EVENTS

Junior boys’ and girls’ volleyball now have coaches. Mrs. Celeste Emerson will take over the duties of “Girls Coach” and Mr. Pattison will

have the title, “Boys Coach”.

The high school girls attended the Ridgevalley Volleyball Tournament on 24th. They did very well placing 3rd overall. Their next tournament

will be the Grimshaw Tournament on October 14th and 15th.

Elementary, Junior High and Senior High students have had the opportunity this fall to participate in the Wolves XC Running Series

events. This competition involves several races on consecutive weekends around the Peace Country. Runners must compete in at least 3

races in order to compete for point totals in the event.

For more information and view results go on the internet to:

http://bcorcorangprc.wordpress.com/

Green Certificate The Green Certificate program allows students who are involved with farming to earn extra high school credits.

It is an industry-driven training program available to students. It provides trainees with opportunities to enter a variety of agriculture-related, structured learning pathways as a part of their senior high school program and to earn a credential leading to a career in agribusiness. It is an approved complementary program of studies available to all Alberta high schools. The areas of study are: Crop Production, Cow-Calf, Equine, Sheep and Swine.

The cost of the program is $100.00 and it is refunded as soon as the student has

achieved 6 credits.

If you have any questions please talk to

Mrs. Connell

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES GRADE 5 TO 12

Classes will continue to be outside until we have completed our fall activities. We have encouraged students to bring layers of clothes. Lockers are provided in the change rooms for students to put their extra clothing for the changing weather. Your child can bring their own lock or buy one from Mrs. Connell. Please help them to prepare for this weather as it can be a little chilly if they are not dressed properly. A toque and long sleeve t-shirt will help in keeping active kids a little warmer.

Graphing Calculators Needed

If you have a TI 84 Texas Instruments high school Graphing Calculator that one of your children have used in the past and it is not being used we would love to recycle it for you. We still use them in the Math programs and they are expensive. We have parents who are looking for second hand calculators. Please give Mr. Mckay a call.

100,000 nights of reading Coming to the Eaglesham Elementary Students

QSP – MAGAZINE SALES

The West Smoky Eagleboosters is

sponsoring the QSP Magazine Sales

this year for students in Grades 5 to 12

Program runs from

September 13th - October 17th

Staff Coordinators are Mrs. Carbone and Mrs. Connell

PLEASE HAVE ALL CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO

WEST SMOKY EAGLEBOOSTERS

November 3 ~ 5, 2011

Theatre, Fashion, Spas, Delicious Food,

Fantastic Shopping…

and so much more!

Travel to and from West Edmonton Mall via Chartered Bus.

Accommodations at the Fantasy Land Hotel in West Edmonton Mall

Only $225.00 For more information call: Denise (780)359-2160 or Lorraine (780)359-2000

Proceeds to the Eaglesham Royal Purple Lodge #318

Eaglesham 4-H Beef Club News

Steer Weigh in is October 30 @ 2:00 PM at

the home of Riley Emerson’s

If you have missed the

Organizational/Registration meeting and still

wish to join please contact

Jo-Ann Cloutier @ 780359-2436

Net Wise

And

Respect Text Peace School Division

along with F.C.S.S. Will be presenting to the students

from grades 6 & 7 information on Internet safety

At Rycroft on Thursday October 20th at 1:00 PM Busing will be provided Students will be back

in time for home busses

The Samaritan’s Purse is doing the Operation Christmas

Child Project again this year. Practical and fun items are put in

a shoe box, or other suitable container, and given to children

“who have suffered because of war, natural disaster, poverty,

illness, or neglect.” Many of the children who receive these

gifts have never received a present before. Imagine the

childlike joy as they open their presents on Christmas morning.

Our school, churches, and community will be collecting items to fill as many shoe

boxes as we receive materials for. Or perhaps you would like to fill the complete

shoebox and send it. If you are interested in helping in this way, please send the items

that you would like to donate to Eaglesham School, to NightinGale Convenience Store,

or to Eaglesham Community Church on or before Monday, November 14th.

Additional helpful information is available in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas

Child brochure and preprinted decorated boxes are available at the above locations, or

information is on-line. We hope to assemble boxes for each of the three age groups, for

both boys and girls. However, we have been notified that again the greatest need at

this time is for boys, especially older boys age 10-14.

Some ideas for older boys include:

*filling a small backpack or plastic box instead of shoebox

*any kind of ball (Nerf footballs are great!), small cars, T shirts, yo-yos

*sunglasses, hard candy (wrapped), t-shirts, cap, solar calculators, puzzles,

harmonica, school supplies, basic tools

*hygiene items (no liquids, gels, or anything that can leak, melt, or freeze

including no shampoo, lotion, lip balm, or toothpaste.)

Last year our community sent out over a hundred boxes. This year we hope to share

with even more children in warm weather, subtropical regions. For additional information

or to volunteer to help please contact one of the following names below. We look

forward to working together with you to share with those in need.

Janice Brassard 359-2188

Cristi Heins 359-2045

Eaglesham School 359-3792 office

www.samaritanspurse.ca 1-800-303-1269

Ideas of what to write to a child receiving the Christmas Shoeboxes Greeting

Greeting

Dear, Hello, Greetings, Hi,

Boy, Girl, New Friend, Special Child

Information about the school

Eaglesham School

Small rural school

Grades Kindergarten through Grade 12

Ages 5-18 years old

Community

Located in Eaglesham in Northwestern Alberta, Canada

With four different seasons

Small country village

Grade and Age

Writer’s specific grade or age

If you are a boy or girl

Hobbies

Sports (hockey, volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer, ice skating, skiing, swimming,

hiking, running, running, track, hunting, fishing etc.)

Music, art or drawing, Reading, Acting, computer games, helping others, wood working, etc.

Favorite activities to play at recess and after school

Tag, play on the swings, slide, climb on the bars, teeter taughter, explore, jump rope, play

catch, talk with friends

A friendly Christmas wish

Best wishes for a merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We send these gifts with love

Hope you have fun with these things in the box

Drawings

Draw a picture of yourself, school, home, a Christmas scene or whatever you’d like

School photo or other photo

Send a photo with your letter, if you have one

Include the school address if the recipient of the box wants to write back.

If you would like to write to me, send it to:

(Write your name)

Eaglesham School

Box 9

Eaglesham, AB T0H 1H0 Canada

Grade 1 & 2 class

enjoying Thanksgiving activities.

Bezanson

Bog

Dreamers

Lake

Slog

Tumbler

Ridge

Ramble

ASAA

Zones

Jr -- Sr

High

Only

James Scott 15th 3rd * Katrina Bourke 8th 6th 5th * Jax Drader 2nd 6th 2nd * Emily Bourke 19th 16th 7th * Cole Drader 12th 13th 4th * Skyler Braun 13th 19th 6th * Devin Pierog 25th * Dakota Bohnke 23rd * Tori Wells 14th * Ian Ouellet 10th * Brandt Morrison 20th Dawson Jacob 5th * Jessica Girard 7th * Taten Hartman 4th * Nicholas Garrett 8th * Paige Wells 2nd * Kale 20nd Chad Morley 15th ? 7th 13th Nathanial Ouellet 14th 9th 8th 11th Tanner Fountain 10th 3rd 5th 3rd Isaac Bourke 6th 1st 3rd 4th Shannon Blomert 14th 10th 3rd 11th Kimi Gorgichuk 12th 8th 16th Jaden Beaudoin 22nd Kevin Bolster 2nd Sami Gorgichuk 5th 9th Jesse Pattison 1st 1st Brittney Duval 1st 2nd 1st 2nd

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING

RESULTS :

The last two races will be: October 15th – Dawson Creek October 22nd – Grande Prairie On October 22nd we will be seeking out more runners as this event is a relay event of 3 runners to a team. If you are interested talk to

Mrs. C.

Many thanks to all the parents, students and staff who

have helped to make our XC meets so successful.

Remembrance Day Update: This year, Remembrance Day falls on a Friday. Participating students will leave the school at 3:30 Thursday to dig trenches, occupy them all night and host Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Hall at 10:30, November 11. This year we will dig trenches at the southern edge of Mr. Gordon Donaldson’s property. This location is only ½ km west of our usual location behind Mr. Pattison’s greenhouse. Members of the Canadian Forces will be joining us again this year. As usual, parents of participants are free to come and visit the students as they dig their trenches between 5 and 7 on Thursday night. The public is welcome to come visit the students in the trenches on the morning of Remembrance Day between 7 to 10 AM and join us at the hall for 10:30, to remember those who have served. Students taking part are expected to dress warmly, but may not bring more than two blankets (just like a WW1 soldier). Students should also bring a backpack, knife, fork, spoon, plate/bowl, extra warm clothes, (including socks), water bottle and a small plastic tarp. Warm footwear is expected, rubber boots are too cold (just ask our Member of Parliament, Chris Warkentin). No snacks or electronics. We look forward to having you join us in remembering those who served

***ATTENTION GRADS and GRAD PARENTS***

GPRC is hosting their annual Open House on October 26th from Noon til 7:00pm.

This is an opportunity for you to get the VERY SPECIFIC info needed for next year's admission, programs, residence, etc. Advisors, faculty and

current students will be in attendance to help with all your questions.

BONUS DRAW: Apply in person and be entered into a draw to win one of 6 $500.00 Tuition

Vouchers!!!

For more info contact: mryan-walsh@gprc.ab.ca

Peace Wapiti Public Schools

Transportation Department

is recruiting spare school bus drivers

for all areas of our Division.

All necessary training will be provided.

If you time in the morning and afternoon

please contact Joanne Peters,

Transportation Student Manager

@ 780-532-7734.

Eaglesham School October 2011

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

2 3

Staff Meeting

Early Dismissal

4

Career

Connections @

GP COMP

5

X-Country

Zones –

Dreamers Lake

6 7

8

9 10 Thanksgiving

11 12

13

14 15

Provincial XC

Eagle Butte

Dunmore, AB

Dawson Creek

XC Race

16 17

Magazine

Sales Due

18 19

20

Gr 6 & 7

Students to

Rycroft Net Wise

21

22

Grande Prairie

XC Race

23/30 24

School Council

Meeting @ 7:00

/31

25

Jr & Sr Hg

Students to

S.R.R.A. –

Eva Olson

Presentation

26

27 28

School PD

No School

29

Note Worthy Days

Oct 10 – Thanksgiving Day Oct 28 – PD Day No School Nov 7 & 8 – Sr Hg Midterms Nov 11 – Remembrance Day Nov 16 – Report Cards Home Nov 23 – PTI Nov 25 – Day Off in Lieu of PTI Dec 17 – Jan 3 – Christmas Break Jan 17 – 19 Jr Hg Midterms & Sr Hg Finals Jan 30 - Report Cards Jan 31 – 2

nd Semester

Begins

Eaglesham School November 2011

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5

6 Daylight

Savings Time

Change

7 Staff Meeting

Early Dismissal

8

9

10 11 Remembrance Day

Service

12

13 14

15 16

Report cards

Home

17 18 19

20 21 22 23

Parent &

Teacher

Interviews

24 25

Day of in Lieu

OF P.T.I.

26

27 28 29 30

Note Worthy Days

Nov 7 & 8 – Sr Hg Midterms Nov 11 – Remembrance Day Nov 16 – Report Cards Home Nov 23 – PTI Nov 25 – Day Off in Lieu of PTI Dec 17 – Jan 3 – Christmas Break Jan 17 – 19 Jr Hg Midterms & Sr Hg Finals Jan 30 - Report Cards Jan 31 – 2

nd Semester

Begins

Sr. High Mid-terms