SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER http://schools.shmb.ca/sci. Number 13, March 1, 2013 NEWS FROM MR. WILLIAMS I am so happy that the weather has remained so nice this past couple of weeks. It makes bus duty before and after school so much more enjoyable. I really appreciate all the positive interactions that occur with parents and students when I am out on duty. Congratulations must be extended to Mr. Cwir and our two Bands that attended the Optimist Festival in Winnipeg in last week. Once again, both Bands performed very well and both were invited to Nationals. This is quite an accomplishment for the young musicians. Way to represent Souris and Hartney schools. Thank you Mr. Cwir and all the chaperones. I would like to remind everyone that there are no classes next Friday, March 8th. This day is an Administration Day for teaching staff. Progress reports will be going out March 14th -15th with interviews set for: Tuesday, March 19th – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 20th – 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM As well, there are no classes on Friday, March 22nd. This day is also an Administration Day for teaching staff. Mr. Cwir will be available for interviews on Wednesday, March 20th. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your child’s/children’s education. Lastly, I would like to remind all parents that student fees are past due. We would appreciate prompt payment for any outstanding accounts. Another reminder letter will be sent out from our office over

the next couple of weeks. If you require any special arrangements, please contact the office directly to set up a payment plan. Have a great weekend. 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

DRAMA NEWS Practices have begun for this year’s production of “A Kidsummer Night’s Dream”. This year’s cast consists of students from Grade 8 to 12. We are all excited to be working together once again and welcome some new members this year! Just a reminder to everyone involved to make sure you check your scenes and schedule and attend all necessary practices! Performance dates are May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

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.

BAND NEWS Nearly 60 students from Souris and Hartney combined to perform and compete at the Winnipeg Optimist Festival on February 20th and 21st. Of the twoBbands that were competing in different skill categories, their performances went so well, that each received invites to the Nationals. Congratulations Band members! •Paul Cwir CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS On Monday, March 4th, Kelowna, BC’s Centre for Arts and Technology will be visiting our school and hosting a presentation. From digital photography to events and promotion management, this post secondary school will cover a wide range of careers and jobs in this field. In addition to the technology presentation, Lakeland College is taking time to visit our school and will deliver an informative session on Thursday, March 7th. Sign up sheets for these presentations are posted at the Guidance Center. Tuesday, March 5th, the Grade 10’s will be attending the Brandon Career Symposium. Students will have the chance to explore potential career and job opportunities. Manitoba’s leading industries, employers, post secondary institutions and trade associations will be on hand to provide factual information. The Grade 11’s are scheduled for a tour of Assiniboine Community College and Brandon

University on Monday, March 18th. This event is a first-rate opportunity for students to visit the post secondary institutions and to see different options available to them. There are many scholarships available to Grade 12 students right now. Please see me for further information. •Mrs. Cynthia Delaurier                                                             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. Call For Nominations The Souris School Parent Advisory Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Monday, March 11 at 7:00 pm. The agenda for this meeting will include the annual financial report, projected budget for 2013-14 and elections for executive positions. Executive positions available are:

• Vice President • Secretary • Early Years Representative • Middle Years Representative • Senior Years Representative • Special Needs Representative • Allergy Representative

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, March 11, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. (also AGM) Monday, April 8, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. 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. LOOKING FOR MATERIALS! The Middle Years Science room is looking for the following items. If anyone has one or more of these that they would like to donate to the school it would be greatly appreciated. They can be left at the Souris School Main Office for pickup or sent to Room 17 in Middle Years. Thank you! ‐ mixing bowls ( metal or plastic) ‐ measuring cups (metal, plastic or glass) ‐ measuring spoons ‐ kettles (in good working order) ‐ funnels •Ms. Barb Keyes PUBLIC MEETING The Trustees of Southwest Horizon School Division invite you to attend a public meeting on the proposed 2013/14 Budget

Location: Band Room, Hartney School Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Everyone is Welcome to Attend

If you have any questions or concerns, contact

Mr. Brian Spurrill, C.M.A., Secretary-Treasurer

Southwest Horizon School Division Box 370

Melita, Manitoba R0M 1L0

(204) 483-6261 Please RSVP via email to michelleb@shmb.ca

or telephone 483-6249

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

HOOPS Varsity Girls The Varsity Girls Basketball Team began their Provincial qualifying series with Boissevain on Monday. The girls played great leading for most of the first half and into the third quarter. Some great defense kept the girls in the game, but their offense could not keep pace with the Broncos as they fell 50-38. Sarah Palson lead the Sabres with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Sarah McKenna added 9 points. In game two Wednesday in Souris the girls once again played fabulous in the first quarter, but then fell into a scoring slump. The game was physical with both teams playing hard to win. In the end the ladies just couldn't find the hoop as they lost 48-32. Sarah P had 12 points and 6 blocks, while Emily Tuttosi added 10 points. The girls will now await a wildcard decision to gain entry to the Provincial Championships.

•Trever Penner SABRES BASKETBALL

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS The Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team is headed off to Provincials!! The girls won their Interzone game Wednesday night against Nellie McClung, defeating the Stingers 40-22. It was a very slow start, but the girls came out with a vengeance in the second half, and took a big lead in the third quarter, which they would keep for the rest of the game. The girls truly earned the win as a team, with everyone playing great basketball in the second half. Jamie Sherritt was unstoppable under the hoop, scoring 7 points and bringing down 7 rebounds. The girls travel to Virden on Monday night to play for the Zone banner, then are off to Provincials next weekend. Great job girls! SOURIS SCHOOL COMING EVENTS March 4 Gr. 10 Career Symposium 6 Gr. 3, 4, 5 Ski Trip Holiday Mountain, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8 Admin. Day – NO CLASSES 11 PAC Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

18 Gr. 11 to ACC and BU 19 PT Interviews – 5:00 – 8:00 pm 20 PT Interviews – 4:00 – 6:30 22 Admin. Day – NO CLASSES 25-29 Spring Break April 4 Southwest Horizon School Division Career Day – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Souris School 8 PAC Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 22 Band Concert – Hartney-7:00 p.m. 23 Band Concert –Souris-7:00 p.m. 29 PD Day – NO CLASSES MAY 3,4,5 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 THIS IS 40 – March 1 - 3 Rated: 14A 134 min – Comedy Stars: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of after the events of Knocked Up. WARM BODIES – March 8 - 10 Rated: PG 98 min. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich Comedy/Horror/Romance After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

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 Port 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 Minor Ball Registration letters will go home with every K-8 student on Monday. Registration night will be March 19th & 20th during Parent Teacher Interviews at the school. Early Bird registrations received before March 29th deadline will have name entered into the draw for a chance to win free registration. The 2013 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is quickly approaching and is scheduled for Brandon’s Keystone Centre Monday, March 25th – Saturday, March 30th, 2013. The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair features international caliber equestrian competitions, cattle shows, an amazing interactive Ag Education Area, a trade show, top notch entertainment and a terrific Petting Zoo! It’s a wonderful place for a family to spend time during Spring Break. Due to the generous support of sponsors, the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is able to provide FREE children’s admission tickets to students’ ages 6 to 12. These tickets can be downloaded from the Provincial Exhibition website, until March 24th, 2013, at www.brandonfairs.com If you are interested in entering the Miss Piggy Scramble ~ Wednesday March 27th or the Pig Scramble ~ Thursday March 28th at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair you can contact the Exhibition Office for information on these contests.

Souris Elks Lodge is sponsoring two students to Camp Wannacumbac this year. Deadline for submitting applications is March 18th. No late applications will be accepted. Please call Brian Parham at 483-3015 evenings. Turtle Mountain Bible Camp for 2013 forms are available at the office. A Gala Evening hosted by Hope Floats Enjoy an elegant dining experience and be entertained by the celebrated comedy of the BooB tour – a comedy show with the Breast of Intentions Friday, March 22, 2013 Deloraine-Winchester Community Hall Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Rainbow Auction. Tickets available at Boundary Co-op Office (Home Centre), Olson Agencies, Sunrise Credit Union any Hope Floats member or call 204-747-2496 (evening) or 204-747-2291 (daytime). SOURIS VALLEY RECREATION COMMISSION Upcoming Community Programs 483-5214 or svrc@mymts.net Shake Rattle and Roll Shake, Rattle & Roll is a physical activity program for toddlers, aged 2 – 4, and their parents. Tuesday mornings 10:00am – 11:00am January 22 – February 26 Souris & Glenwood Community Hall Cost: $5 Drop in or $25 for 6 weeks Community Badminton Drop In Community Badminton is available at the Souris School subject to school availability. Please bring your own racquet. Wednesdays 7:30pm Sundays 7:30pm $15 for season towards purchase of birdies Walking in the Complex Come join us inside while the weather outside is miserable and make your laps around the complex. Pedometers are available at the recreation office

Zumba® Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students. Mondays January 14 – April 1 6:00- 7:00pm Thursdays January 10 – March 28 6:00 – 7:00 pm Mondays and Thursdays in Souris & Glenwood Community Hall $120.00 for once a week $190.00 for twice a week Drop In Price $13.00 ELGIN RINK IS NOW OPEN Public Skating Times: Fridays: 7:00 – 10:00 pm (sticks & pucks start at 8:30 pm) Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 pm (sticks & pucks start at 3:30 pm) For Bookings: Jaye Cameron – 204-769-2165 or Gary Robbins – 204-769-2212 DELORAINE BORDER FESTIVAL Dates: Piano: April 8-12 Vocal /Choral and Visual Arts: April 15-19 Speech Arts and Dance: April 22-26 Provincial syllabus available at Deloraine town library. Everything you need to know and entry forms at www.deloraineborderfestival.net Deloraine Border Festival Roast Beef Supper & Rainbow Auction Friday, March 15th 5:00 - 7:00 pm Deloraine Legion Please come out and support our Festival of the Arts. Donations to the Rainbow Auction would be welcomed.

Remember that when your mom says, “You’ll regret it,” you probably will.

SOURIS’ 1st ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE Friday June 7, 2013 6 pm to 6 am Victoria Park in the Bowl For more info contact Arlene Page @ 204-483-2528 or email at - japages@yahoo.com THANK YOU MARK! The Souris Senior Elks Hockey team would like to thank Mark Ryckman at Ryckman Plumbing and Heating for sponsoring the “Elks Supporting Youth Program”. This program allows all Souris students K – 12 free admission to every Elks home game for the 2012-13 season. 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

Have a wonderful weekend.

Get out and

enjoy the warm weather!