SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER http://schools.shmb.ca/sci. Number 16, April 19, 2013 NEWS FROM MR. WILLIAMS The snow is melting…slowly. But good news for all you snowmobilers out there, they are calling for 5 cm of snow on Sunday. I am sure that these predictions are incorrect! As the snow melts, the puddles grow larger, and little boys and girls begin to wade, jump…and fall into them. Accidents do occur and kids get quite wet, sometimes even before school starts for the day. It is likely a good idea to pack an extra set of pants and socks in your child’s/children’s school bags just in case. Obviously this is a very busy time of the year for our cleaners – Carolyn, Dennis, Albert, and Marcel. No sooner have they cleaned up a mess on the floor and another one has been made. We are very proud of how great our school looks and we recognize all the work it takes to keep it looking that way. Thank you. Congratulations and thank you to Mrs. Young and her supporting cast of staff members, student teachers, students, and PAC members for doing such a wonderful job Monday evening at the Family Fun Night. The children had a great time and are already looking forward to next year’s event. The gymnasium has been incredibly busy the past few weeks due to the late spring we are experiencing. Badminton has been going virtually every day with students from Gr. 5-12 preparing for Divisional, Zone, and Provincial Championships. Rugby practices have had to occur indoors as well as they prepare for their season opener next week. Not to be outdone, the School Drama/Musical is also only a couple of weeks away and these students are down to the crunch time of their rehearsals. All these activities needing gym time has meant a lot of juggling of schedules. I wish to thank all staff and students involved in these activities for working together to ensure that everyone has access to the gymnasium. It hasn’t been easy, and it has caused some stress, but in the end it has all worked out because of everyone’s willingness to work together. Again, thank you. Have a great weekend. To love what you do and feel that it matters – how could anything be more fun?

European Quartet Tour 2013 The Souris/Hartney group of 30 high school students and 9 adults did not get any reprieve from the cold temperatures of home, on the nine day tour of four European countries. The group travelled the morning of March 20th, flying from Winnipeg to Toronto, and then landing in London, England. Warmer temperatures were expected, but as it was the coldest March in England in over 50 years, and the coldest March in 100 years in Holland, there was none to be had anywhere we went. The first few days brought us biting winds, rain, sleet and even snow! We thought we left that behind in Canada! We braved the cold and hit the ground running, being awake for 30 hours straight the first leg of our trip. The R.A.F. Museum in London was our first stop. The enormous planes, helicopters and various machines of the world wars was amazing to see, but so were the eyelids of some of the kids, as they were found snoozing on soft, comfy benches. The rush and excitement of ‘the tube’ woke us all up a bit for an authentic English supper of bangers and mash. Our beds were a welcome sight the first night. Our second day in London brought us more snow, and very packed tube rides—sometimes frighteningly so! Us friendly Canadians are not used to being pushed and elbowed to get on and off of public transport. We got the hang of it fast, having to shove each other on to make sure we all got on the same tube, then counted our stops and jumped off before it took off again. We visited the Tower of London, getting to see where the kings and queens of times past lived, where traitors were tortured and where the Crown jewels are, and have been, for centuries. A bus tour showed us various historic sites throughout London, stopping for pictures in front of Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral. A cold, rainy night was the perfect backdrop of our tour-directed walk of the infamous “Jack the Ripper’s” reign of terror. It was very interesting, and a bit spooky standing in the places where his victims were found over a century ago! Our last day in London was a walk through Westminster Abbey, which was

built over three centuries and where kings, queens and famous writers, poets and other individuals are enshrined. This is also the place where Prince William and Kate were married not too long ago. Some of us took a ride on the London Eye, while others took in the scenery around us. Each day time was allotted for free time for the kids to go off in groups to visit the shops, stop for a coffee and croissant or take in more sightseeing.

We were up at 5:00 a.m. to board the Eurostar train to Paris the next morning. The 2 ½ hour ride went by quickly for those that slept. After dropping our luggage off at our hotel we made a stop at the Louvre, where the Mona Lisa is housed along with other paintings from the Renaissance, and priceless antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy and Asia. With only 2 hours to wander around, many pieces were left unseen. A quick walk across the Seine River to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral was next. The huge 12th century Cathedral was an amazing place to be on Palm Sunday, with ceremonies going on while we walked through the massive stone halls. Our supper of ‘flams’, (a rectangular thin crust pizza-like creation with cream, cheese and meat) was enjoyed by all, especially by one table of boys. The all- you-can-eat ‘flams’ kept coming and coming, until they finally gave in after eating 25 of them! A night at the Eiffel Tower capped our long day in Paris, finally arriving at our hotel at 1:00am. We had another early morning, but the sun was out; sunny, but cold again! Our bus stopped at Vimy Ridge before heading into Brussels. Vimy Ridge was an amazing sight to see and to reflect on. The grand white monument in France is a Canadian memorial, honouring our Canadian troops that accomplished a tough victory, which is often called “the birth of our nation”. We walked through the preserved tunnels and trenches, and later on stopped at a cemetery in Mons, where the first soldier of World War I is buried, as well as the last soldier of World War II, who happens to be Canadian. We stopped in the heart of Brussels, where the historic Guilds buildings are located. We had some time to walk around and explore the Belgium chocolate shops, and to do some taste-testing. Our supper that night was less to be desired, but it still filled the belly. The next morning we left for Holland. On our way to Amsterdam, we stopped by a clog and cheese factory and saw how each were made. We also stopped at a working windmill, where we got to climb to the top and see the huge stone wheels on the inside in action. We stopped at a seaside fishing village in Zaanse Schans in Volendam for lunch and some free time to walk along the cobblestone streets. The wind was whipping the sea up, waves freezing into layers and layers of ice along the shore. It was nice to get on our warm bus and get into Amsterdam. We visited the Anne Frank House, where the young girl hid with her family from 1942-1944. The next morning we had a guided bus tour of Amsterdam. We saw all the

canals, the crooked houses, the Westerkerk where the remains of Rembrandt are buried, the Nieuwekerk and the Kininklijk Paleis (Royal Palace). We got out to stretch our legs at Dam Square, where there happened to be a carnival set up amidst the century old buildings. The sun was out, and it actually felt a little warmer. The afternoon was spent walking around, marveling at the sights and shopping. The group walked to Leidtseplein Square, where we had supper at the Hard Rock Café. The ride back to the hotel was bittersweet, as we knew we had to pack and leave for home early in the morning. After a long plane ride and a long wait in Montreal, we finally made it home at midnight to the open arms of moms and dads, siblings, and grandparents. The trip was a whirlwind of excitement, maybe a little apprehension and fear, early mornings and a tour guide that I’m sure everyone will remember. Wesley made it a fantastic trip for us, with his wit and jokes and incredible knowledge. Our group will have experiences and memories to cherish, which seemed a whole world apart from ours, not just an ocean away.

•Submitted by Ashleigh Skelton

EARLY AND MIDDLE YEARS NEWS Grade 5-8 Badminton Our grade 5/6 Badminton season has come to a close as our students traveled to Melita for singles and to Deloraine for doubles. Our students played very well and had a great end to their season. Special thanks to Mr. Elder, Mr. Foote, Mrs. Kreusch, Carla Cook, Doug Butterfield who volunteered their time in the coaching and supervision of these students! Our grade 7/8 students participated in the divisional tournament in Wawanesa this week, also representing Souris School very well. Congratulations to the following students who will travel to zone competition in Deloraine as a result of their efforts: Boys Singles – Brendan Agland, Brayden Thompson; Girls Singles – Madison Dodds; Boys Doubles – King Zapanta & Tanner Scraba, Brett VanDamme & Andy Lovatt; Girls Doubles -Parker Janz & Aly Kowalchuk; Mixed Doubles- Lisa Gohl & Andrew Ross. Special thanks to Sara Lopes, Erin Visch-Krahn, Denny Quigley, Brian Elder for also coaching, supervising, and developing the skills of our young players! A Special Workshop Thirty of our grade 2-6 students were fortunate in having their names drawn to participate in a workshop with a first class magician/illusionist. The students were: Tristen Couling, Jorja Asham, Zac

Janz, Garnett Speers, Brooklyn MacDougall, Lisa Gohl, Kaedynce Tuttosi, Brett Remillard, Ty Lagasse, Kadjun Atkinson, Ryder Shepherd, Paige Devliegere, Sean McLaughlin, Sydney Zabowski, Katie Reilly, Yasmin Perez, Nicholas Dornian, MacKenna Matiowsky, Tristyn Stam, Shaine Murphy, Shaylee Scraba, Hayden Remillard, Kaitlyn Greigson, Duncan Punay, Danielle Bossert, Jordan Chudley, Abby Heath, Sydney Murphy, Jesse Spangler, Morgan VanDeKerchove They learned some neat magic tricks and were awed by the magic of Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries. A huge thank you to the Souris Arts Council and the additional sponsors for providing our students with this opportunity! Grade 8 Wellness Day Our grade 8 students attended Southwest Horizon’s annual Grade 8 Wellness Day in Melita, participating in a variety of presentations. Special thanks to our division for supporting this event! Mom’s Pantry Thank you to everyone who purchased Mom’s Pantry products from our Middle Years students. Our goal for this fund-raising was to sell $4000 worth of product. We blew past this goal, selling $6429.98!! Thanks again for your support. SILENCE IN THE SCHOOL! On Wednesday, April 17th the Middle and Senior Years participated in the Vow of Silence. We went silent for children who are denied their basic human rights. For a toonie each student received a piece of duct tape and a card explaining why we are silent. Together we raised $165 for Free the Children and a lot of awareness. Thank you to all those who participated! •Social Justice Fighters ATTENTION GRADE 6 PARENTS

CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH INFORMATION MEETING

will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 P.M.

Souris School. (Middle Years Wing)

One parent from a family must be in attendance if they are considering sending their child on this excursion. JUMP ROPE FOR HEART Grades 1 to 5 participated in Jump Rope for Heart today. Thanks to the parent volunteers who helped to make things run smoothly. Special thanks to Megan Perkins for doing Zumba at one center. Everyone's heart was pumping today! If your child has not returned their money they collected in their envelope, please do so as soon as

possible. Watch for an upcoming total in a future newsletter.

•Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Thomson

FAMILY FUN NIGHT Souris School was the scene of another successful Family Fun Night on Monday, April 15th. Prizes were awarded earlier in the day for some very creative cake decorators. The evening activities saw close to 200 young people participating and having fun with their friends and families. A huge thank you to the grade 11 and 12 students who worked at stations, the student teachers who helped prepare and worked the door and raffle table, the Parent Council and all of their volunteers who took care of the food stations and especially to all the families who took the time to join us. Special thanks to all who donated prizes and made the cakes. 30 HOUR FAMINE We would like to thank everyone who took part in the 30 Hour Famine! Overall we had 31 participants, and everyone learned what it felt like to be hungry. Together, we raised enough money to feed a child for a whole year. We would also like to thank White Owl and Timeless Treasures for their donations. Thanks! •Student Council TO ALL BUS PARENTS Potential Route Problems Due to Poor Road

Conditions

Well Spring may eventually arrive and if there is one thing our Operations Department learned from 2011, our municipal roads can deteriorate in a hurry. We are in constant contact with all Municipalities within our School Division with road updates and would appreciate updates from you when lanes or roads become a safety issue. One of the problems we are experiencing already are soft roads with a few of our buses getting stuck. In areas where this is happening we will try to avoid them until the roads/lanes firm up. As the water starts to run washouts and submerged roads and lanes become a problem. Our School Buses will not travel on any road or lane that has water on it. Our School Buses will not travel on any road that is posted closed. This creates many issues staying on schedule and our Operations office and your school bus driver will work on re-routing on a daily basis. We will take alternate roads to transport student(s) until the distance becomes too great or unsafe to warrant making these changes. You may be asked by your bus driver to drive your child(ren) to an alternate

location to meet the bus both in the morning and afternoon. If and when transportation services have been discontinued it is at your discretion to transport your child(ren) to an alternate location or to school. Again, if you are aware of roads that we should not be travelling please notify our office or your bus driver. This will greatly help our efforts in safely transporting your child(ren). Please contact our office if you have any concerns. Updates will be posted on our School Division website on a daily basis if necessary. Melita School Bus Garage 522-3426 Souris School Bus Garage 483-3158 Lori Couling Operations Coordinator 483-6251 Glynn Warnica Operations Supervisor office 483-6250 or cell at 522-5294 FROM THE DESK OF THE BAND ROOM Band Concert Students are busy getting ready for their annual Spring Concert. The Souris Spring Concert is on Tuesday, April 23rd.~the concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Please note the earlier start time. ~Grade 7s set up the gymnasium for concerts and grade 8-12 help tear down. Grade 8-12 students whose last names begin with letters M-Z are asked to help with tear-down and putting-away of chairs, and Band equipment after the concert. Grade 7s are required to be at the school for 6:15 p.m. for set-up of gymnasium/equipment, warm-up, and mini rehearsal.~ It is very important to show up on time. Grade 8s and 9s are required to be in the Band Room with their instrument set up by 6:50 p.m. Senior Band is to report to the Band Room for 7:05 p.m. Please note that all Band uniforms will be taken in immediately after the concert by the Band Boosters. Please ensure you have a change of shirt with you. Senior Band Concert in Hartney The Senior Band is performing on Monday, April 22nd in Hartney. There is a bus leaving at 3:45 p.m. to transport students to Hartney. Senior Band rehearsal starts at 4:30 p.m. in Hartney. Please ensure you bring a supper. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS On Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m., Manitoba Student Aid will host a presentation for all the Grade 12’s based on the new and improved rules for Student Loans, how to get an student loan and the scholarships and bursaries that go along with them. This is an excellent informative session for Grade 12’s whether they are attending a post secondary institution immediately after graduation or are considering furthering their education in the future. Parents are very welcome to attend if they wish. In the next couple of weeks, the Grade 12’s Final Grad Interviews will begin. Following that, the Grade 11’s will have their first “Grad” credit check interviews. It’s definitely scholarship time: Souris Health Auxiliary 2013 Scholarship, Community Youth Challenge Scholarship Program, Wal-Mart Community Scholarship, and many Assiniboine Community College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries are only just a few available right now. It is worth your while to check these and more out. Please see me for further information.

•Mrs. Cynthia Delaurier SAVE THOSE EMPTY CANS AND BOTTLES! Once again, the Grad Class will be doing the annual bottle drive. More details to follow! Thank you. •Grad Class 2013 SOURIS SCHOOL DRAMA “A Kidsummer Night’s Dream” One of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies will soon hit the local stage, but with a twist! Souris School Drama will present “A Kidsummer Night’s Dream” in May. A Children’s musical adaptation that celebrates the classic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The story begins in the woods outside Athens. The fairy king and queen are squabbling over a changeling—enter a pair of runaway lovers intent on eloping, a suitor in pursuit and a group of workers rehearsing a humble play as a gift for the duke’s wedding. See the realms of humans and fairies collide as the mischief-making sprite, Puck, works her magic! It’s full of mischief and mayhem, misunderstandings, magic potions and mix-ups as kings and queens, humble workers, fairies, parents and kids all chase their dreams. It is a magical show to be enjoyed by all ages! This year the cast is made up of Souris School students from grades 8 to 12. We are also very happy to welcome Mark Philips from Hartney School. Mark will be playing the part of Bottom, a worker who is stupid, boastful and stubborn. Simon Jose Sterling is an exchange student from Bogota, Columbia. Simon is playing Snout another of the workers.

Nicole Mason is playing Oberon, the jealous, blustering Fairy King. Nicole will be graduating this year and we are really going to miss her. You may remember her amazing performances as Mrs. Drysdale in the Beverly Hillbillies, or in last years’ Snow White as the Queen! Another graduating cast member is April Davis. April has been instrumental in the past behind the scenes. Last year she played Woeful, one of the seven dwarfs. She is Hermia this year, the rebellious daughter of Egeus. We have seven grade 11 students. They have been a great bunch for our drama program. In the Beverly Hillbillies, Cassie Rekken played Groovy Monahan. Last year she was Lady Matilda in Snow White, and this year, she is Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Blaine Driedger came on board last year as Sir Clumsy in Snow White. He was such a natural and made every practice fun! We are happy to have him back this year as Peter Quince the leader of the workers. Sarah Palson played a neighbor of Mrs. Drysdale in Beverly Hillbillies and was Packer one of the dwarfs last year. Sarah will be Starveling one of the workers. Maria Jose Nunez was another of our dwarfs last year. She played Grinder. This year she is Snug, the worker who plays a lion in their play. Two years ago Bailey Radcliffe was our wonderful Granny in The Beverly Hillbillies. In Snow White, Bailey was Witch Wicked. This year she will transform into Titania the Fairy Queen. Our final grade 11 cast members are new to our group. However, they seem like veterans to us! Michael Gohl will play the role of Demetrius, who is the captain of the football team and a scoundrel. Curtis Cripps is our Theseus, Duke of Athens. We have three grade 10 students in our mix. Krystal Adams was our beautiful Snow White last year. She has returned to be Helena, the wimpy complainer with low self-image. Breanne Driedger was Gloria Mundy in Beverly Hillbillies. She took a year off, but we are happy to have her back as the worker named Flute. Charmaine Joy Perez is new to us this year. She is one of the fairies. That brings us to the three grade 9 cast members. Jessi Swaenepoel began her drama career behind the scenes in Beverly Hillbillies. Last year she came out in front of the curtain to play Picker the dwarf. This time around she will be the Philostrate who looks after Theseus and will also be a fairy. Eric McRae played the police detective Frank Richards in the Beverly Hillbillies, and Keeper the dwarf last year. This year he is all about love as Lysander. Izzy West was our mute dwarf named Mouse last year in Snow White. Look for her this time as Mustardseed, one of the Fairy Queen’s servants. Usually, cast members are no younger than grade 8, however when Andy Lovatt played the fireman in Beverly Hillbillies, he was in grade 6. This year he is

Egeus, a crotchety old dad who doesn’t understand the younger generation. We are also pleased to welcome our newest cast members from grade 8. Jenna Farmer (as Peaseblossom), Camille Punay (as Cobweb) and Jessica Adams (as Moth) the Queen’s attendants. And last, but definitely not least…. Rochelle Tetrault as Puck, Oberon’s main sprite who thinks humans are all fools! Lara Mason returns as our wonderfully dedicated pianist with band members Tara Farmer and Ben Mason. A Kidsummer Night’s Dream promises to be a memorable production not only for those involved but for theatre-goers who will get to see a different rendition of Shakespeare’s story of love and enchantment! We look forward to entertaining you!! Performance dates are May 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:45) Tickets are available in advance or at the door! For more information contact Brenda at bjswaenepoel@wcgwave.ca GRADE 6 PARENTS Any parents planning on volunteering to chaperone for the grade 6 Circle Square Ranch Trip, June 13th & 14th will need to have Criminal Checks and Child Abuse Registry completed. Child Abuse Registry forms can be picked up at Souris School. Criminal Check forms can be picked up at your local RCMP office. Please begin this process soon, as it takes time for it to be processed. Thank you,

•Ms. Keyes, Mr. Elder

NEEDED YOGURT CONTAINERS The Kindergarten classes are needing empty, clean, plastic yogurt containers (650g size) for a creative building center. Please send containers to the Kindergarten room if you can help out! Thank you.

•Mrs. Puhach & Mrs. Farmer

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION The school is now accepting registration for Kindergarten students for the 2013-2014 school year. Parents who have children of Kindergarten age are asked to register these children with the school secretary between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the school office. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certificate when they come to register, so we can make a copy for our files. Children must be five years of age on or before December 31st, 2013. Anyone who is aware of

neighbors and friends who may have children ready to begin Kindergarten in the fall are asked to pass the message on to them to assist with our school planning. 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, • call Mandy at 204-483-2595 • go to http://schools.shmb.ca/~sourispac/

Upcoming Meeting Dates: Monday, May 13, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Meetings are conducted efficiently, adjourning no later than 9:00 p.m., and with fairness to the members present in accordance with the agreements established by Souris School PAC. Motions are carried by a majority vote. BASKETBALL Congratulations Emily! Congratulations go out to Emily Tuttosi as she was chosen to play in this year’s Graduating Allstar game in Winnipeg. The game takes place tomorrow. SOURIS SCHOOL COMING EVENTS April 22 Band Concert – Hartney-7:00 p.m. 23 Band Concert –Souris-7:00 p.m. 29 PD Day – NO CLASSES May 2,3,4 A Kidsummer Night’s Dream Drama Production 13 PAC Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 20 Victoria Day – No Classes 22 Gr. 5-8 Field Day @ Souris School 23 Raindate for above 29 Gr. 5-8 Divisional Track & Field Day – Brandon 30 Gr. 4, 6, & 9 Immunizations June 10 PAC Meeting 24 Souris School Graduation 28 Administration Day – No School AVALON THEATRE Safe Haven – April 19 – 21

Rating: PG 115 min Drama/Mystery/Romance A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Stars: Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders Concession Prices: Drinks, bars and sm. popcorn $1.50 and up Movie Times – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday Admission Adults-$6.00, Students-$5.00, Children under 4-$4.00 SUNFLOWER TEA HOUSE Daily soup & 1 pkg. crackers 2.50 Hot Dog 2.50 Hamburger 3.50 Cheeseburger 3.75 Pizza Pops 2.00 Sandwiches: Ham, Chicken, Cheese 3.25 Caesar salad with 1 dressing 3.50 Chicken Caesar Salad with 1 dressing 4.25 Chicken Wraps – with 1 dressing 4.00 Extra salad dressings .25 Extra crackers .25 Specials – Daily specials are 4.25 and include Swiss roll for dessert Monday-Grilled Cheese & Bag of Veggies Tuesday – Taco in a Bag Wednesday – Peroghies (6) & sour cream Thursday – Chili & a bun Friday – Pizza Monday – Chicken Burger Tuesday – Taco in a Bag Wednesday – Mac & Cheese Thursday – Pulled Pork Friday – Pizza Snacks Veggie bag & dip 1.50 Old Dutch Chips 1.00 Long John’s 1.25 Hot rod 1.25 Rice krispie cake 1.00 Beef Jerky 1.75 Puffed wheat cake 1.00 Apple fritters 1.25 Cookies .75 Muffins .75 Donuts 1.00 Twister 1.25 Fruit ( in season) 1.00 Drinks Apple juice or orange juice 300ml bottles - 1.25

White or chocolate milk - small 1.25, large 1.75 COMMUNITY EVENTS

SOURIS RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF Come join us on TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD between 4:30 and 7:30 ( come and go) at THE UPTOWN LOUNGE in SOURIS. Enjoy free appetizers while Learning all about RELAY FOR LIFE , also, one time only, “BRING YOUR OFFLINE” Registrations Tuesday, to the Uptown Lounge and take advantage of the EARLY BIRD FEE of $10.00 Again this is a ONE TIME ONLY OPPORTUNITY. Don’t miss out! We will also be taking pledges and luminary orders. So talk to your team members and come see us!!!!!!!! For further information please contact Donna @ 204-483-2853. Prairie Mountain Health is hosting a 3 year old Screening Day on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Souris School. If you have not received an appointment time, please call 204-483-6221 for an appointment. There will be Speech/Language and Personal/Social Motor Development screening stations for children who are 3 years of age. SUMMER CAMPS Legion Athletic Camp forms are available at the school office.

CAMP BRIDGES Camp Wannakumbac, Clear Lake Friday, May 31, 2013 (6:15 drop off) Sunday, June 2, 2013 (1:00 pm drop off) This camp is open to any child in Manitoba, aged 7-17 years, who is grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. Archery, Canoeing, Memorial Activities Hiking, Campfire Camp Bridges will provide a safe environment where the campers have opportunities to interact and share their feelings with other children in similar circumstances. They may learn to understand their grief, recognize that they are not alone and that their feelings are normal. The camp is not designed to provide grief therapy, but we will acknowledge the loss and grief, honour memories, and have some fun, too. Registrations must be received by May 3, 2013. There is no cost for the camp. Forms are available in the office. Turtle Mountain Bible Camp for 2013 forms are available at the office. SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION COMMISSION

Upcoming Community Programs 483-5214 or svrc@mymts.net Zumbatomic® Designed exclusively for kids (ages 4-12), Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Zumbatomic rounds out family fitness goals by giving parents a great reason to head to the gym – for themselves, for their kids, for a totally fun family experience. Mondays April 4 – May 9 4 – 6 years of age 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. $40.00 8 – 14 years of age 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. $50.00 Souris Community Hall "An Introduction to Aromatherapy" Come and experience the beauty of Essential Oils. This workshop is designed for those with little or no experience in working with Essential Oils. Course outline is as follows: -What are essential oils -History of essential oils -Distillation methods -Safety and Precautions -Carrier Oils -Blending techniques -Correct Dosages for blending - an in-depth look at 18 different essential oils and their uses for physical, emotional and mental healing. Participants will also have the experience of creating 3 personal blends to take home with them. Workshop includes a 42 page workbook, carrier oil, bottles and essential oils for making 3 blends. Fee: $135.00 which is due upon registration Registration Deadline: Register by April 5th and your name is entered into a draw to win $75 worth of product April 21 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. Join our Community in the fight against Cancer RELAY FOR LIFE June 7, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Souris Victoria Park Contact: Verne or Lynda 204 483-2903 Arlene 204 483-2528 Karen 204 483-3356 Community Badminton

Drop In Community Badminton is available at the Souris School subject to school availability. Please bring your own racquet. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 7:30 p.m. $15 for season towards purchase of birdies Bob Ross Painting Workshop Using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, this is a perfect course for the beginner attempting to learn to paint landscapes. Complete your painting in one day. Instructor: Bob Andrews Saturday April 20th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $85.00 Did you Know??? The recreation office has a sound system you can rent for $25.00. Registration for summer swim lessons and campground reservations starts on April 1st We will be offering the AWSI and the National Lifeguard Service Course in June. The Manitoba Games in 2014 will be held in Morden-Stanley-Winkler March 2-8. The sports below are in the games. For more information contact Sport Manitoba Westman 726-6072 or email westman@sportmanitoba.ca Badminton, Cross Country Ski Figure Skating, Curling Gymnastics, Hockey, Ringette Special Curling, Wrestling Get Certified for Summer! Red Cross Certified Babysitter Training Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Souris Day Care Center Souris, MB Bring a Lunch Cost: $55.00, includes book. Certified Instructor – Melony Frieze Email: mfrieze@live.ca Call : 204-570-0760 to register or for more information Must be 12 years or older, but 11 year olds may be considered depending on birthdate and experience. CAMPBELL’S SOUP “LABELS FOR EDUCATION” THANK YOU to everyone who clips and saves those labels and UPC codes. If you use these products then save those labels – Campbell’s Condensed soup, Chunky soup, Broth, Ramen Hearty Noodles, Ramen Hearty Noodles, Ready to serve soup, Habitant,

Gardennay, Soup at Hand, V8Soups, Easy cooking sauces along with Prego sauce, V8 Splash/Fusion, Pace Salsa, Goldfish crackers. Collection bins are at the school, Big Way and Robbins Fine Foods. It seems like a lot of work but the labels would be just heading to the garbage anyways. The school appreciates everyone that has supported this program, so keep on saving those labels. Remember, both the label and UPC are needed. •Glenda McConnell