SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER http://schools.shmb.ca/sci. Number 6, November 8, 2012 NEWS FROM MR. WILLIAMS Hi, everyone. It is the time of the year when we begin to face some nasty weather. A storm may be approaching so I thought that it would be timely to share this information with you. On a stormy day, tune in to 880 CKLQ AM, 1220 CJRB AM, KX96 FM, HOT 101 FM, 94.7 STAR FM, or CBC to get updates on school closures. We notify these stations about the school closure immediately. As well, school closure information is placed on the school website as soon as possible. We may, in the future, also use our Synrevoice phone system to contact all families. Through consultation with the bus drivers, we attempt to make a decision to close the school by 6:30 AM. That is not always possible. On days of extreme cold, the Transportation Supervisor makes the decision to close for the entire division. On days when a snowstorm has hit or road conditions are poor the decision is more site-based due to the fact that conditions can differ dramatically from one area of the School Division to another. I know that these days can cause inconveniences but I ensure you that we will do our best to provide you with information in a timely manner. For your reference you can view the entire document on the divisional website at: www.shmb.ca Click on “Board Governance”, select “Policy Manual” from the drop down list and view: CBA Procedure – Student Transportation and Inclement Weather, and CBB Procedure - School Closure

School reports and Parent/Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. I would like to remind everyone of the dates and times for these: Tuesday, November 20th from 5 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, November 21st from 4 PM to 6:30 PM For those parents wishing to speak to a teacher who is teaching your son or daughter a course from another school via video conference, please contact the office and we will make sure that your son’s or daughter’s teacher contacts you personally. Mr. Cwir is an Itinerant teacher. He will be available for interviews on Tuesday, November 20th, only. I would like to thank the members of Student Council for their hard work these past few weeks on the Magazine Campaign. A fundraiser such as this allows us to bring in performers and guest speakers for our student body. On Wednesday, November 7th, the entire school were treated to a performance by the acapela group, HOJA. The group entertained everyone with their energetic performance. I must also acknowledge the guest performer for the group, Mr. Cory Feschuk, who entertained the crowd with his strong vocals and superb dancing. Again, thank you, Student Council. HOJA were going to leave some posters and CD’s at the office, but forgot to do so. We contacted their office and have left an inquiry as to price and if they would send some out. If they can, we will let you know and find out how many we need and get them sent to Souris School. We will keep you posted. The Football team won a hard fought victory last Sunday afternoon against Swan Valley to send them to the League Final against Dauphin this Saturday, November 10th at 2:00 PM at the school. Congratulations boys and good luck.

Also, congratulations to the Varsity Girls and Boys Volleyball teams who each earned the right to represent Zone 9 in Provincial playdowns by defeating Boissevain on Tuesday night. Both teams now head off to play their respective inter-zone match-ups tonight. Good luck to each team. I just received word from Pam Robbins that Souris had the highest percentage of youth teams take part in the last Relay for Life. Thank you for all the students who took part in this very worthy cause. Have a great week. PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Tuesday, November 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a slight change in the process at the Senior Years end. We have returned to a gr. 9-12 Homeroom format. Each Homeroom has approximately 15 students from gr. 9-12. You will be contacted to set up a Parent Teacher Conference with your child’s/children’s Homeroom Teacher. The focus of this conference is:

- to look over the Report in a general sense;

- to share and discuss the Learner Profile;

- to visit the Student Portal - go over course credits for

Graduation. These conferences will not involve academic discussions. Any concerns/questions relating to a specific course should be addressed with that particular teacher not to the Homeroom Teacher, unless of course, they are one and the same. COME AND SUPPORT THE SOURIS SCHOOL BOOK FAIR We hope you have kept the dates open for the Scholastic Book Fair. This year the dates are Tuesday, November 20th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 21st from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Book Fair will be set up in the Library. Students will

preview the books and other gift items on Tuesday the 20th with their classroom. Then on either Tuesday or Wednesday evening during the book fair, purchases can be made by cheque or cash. We have books and gift items for all ages and we welcome everyone. This year we are also having a draw for free books which will be open to all students. Parents or guardians are asked to drop off their entry at the Book Fair. Entry forms can be found in the Scholastic Book Fair Pamphlet. The draw will be made at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21st. The winner will choose books from the book display … $25.00 for the winner and $25.00 for the winner’s classroom. The Book Fair is open to everyone. The school library receives a portion of the proceeds, which will be used to purchase new books. Thank you for your support.

•Ms. Kontzie, Librarian

K-8 NEWS Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, November 20th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Wednesday, November 21st from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. A letter will be sent home, indicating each family’s scheduled time and date. If the time is not suitable for you, we do request that you contact your child’s homeroom teacher to discuss options for rescheduling. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress. Middle Years Boys Volleyball Our Grade 7 & 8 Boys Volleyball season has officially come to an end. The boys traveled to Reston on Monday, November 5th, competing in the Zone Tournament. The boys played very well and placed third in their pool, ending the day in an extremely close game which found them short two points from continuing to the finals.

Congratulations to an excellent season, boys! Also a huge “Thank You” to Mr. Bob Young who committed his time and experience in coaching the boys throughout the season. Your dedication to our Middle Years Volleyball Program was very much appreciated!

WE DAY 2012 Our grade 8 classes travelled by bus to the MTS Centre on October 30th for WE Day. WE Day is a celebration of social change that youth have made locally and globally in Manitoba. You can’t buy a ticket to WE Day, you must earn it! There are so many words to describe WE Day. It was touching, inspiring and breathtaking! There were many speakers and bands entertaining us. Here are a few who made a lasting impression. We listened to the founders of this great event Marc and Craig Kielburger tell us amazing stories of change and inform us of upcoming campaigns. We heard from speakers like Spencer West who climbed Mount Kilamanjaro last spring with only his hands! You see, Spencer lost his legs at a young age. His message of “Redefining Possible” campaign has helped to bring clean water to Africa, in which we were proud to be a part of last spring. Mikhail Gorbachev brought a message of peace and stories of a very different time when nuclear warfare was on many minds. Last but not least, Molly, a girl who spoke about bullying. She had been bullied all her life, and then at age 14 became blind. This newest Me to We speaker touched our hearts. Who knew waking up at 4:30 a.m. for this trip would be so worth it! Souris grade 8 classes past and present, Social Justice Fighters and Make Change classes have been joining forces for various causes. Most recently, we have facilitated

events such as Pennies for the Projector and Halloween for Hunger. We are working hard to do our part for social justice. We are ready to make change! We are ready to be the change! We would like to thank the Souris School Board for providing us with free busing to Winnipeg to be a part of this amazing event. For more information about WE Day and Free the Children please visit www.WE Day.com

Madison Dodds and Reagan Campbell of grade 8, were asked to be crowd pumpers at this year’s WE Day! This honor was given to them after they attended a Free the Children camp in Winnipeg this summer. NEWS FROM MRS. DENBOW CTS/HSAP COORDINATOR I would like to let parents of high school students know that I will be in Souris School on the second Interview Evening, November 21st from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to stop by and see me. My office is in the main office. There will be a couple of time slots reserved for current CTS and HSAP students but otherwise I should be available. Parents can see me

anytime I am in the school during the daytime as well. Please email me at lorid@shmb.ca for an appointment, or call me at (204) 483 - 2161 and leave a message. We have several students involved in either Career Technology Studies or Hugh School Apprenticeship, and we are always working on further learning opportunities for our students in Grades 11 and 12. HEAD LICE CHECK This will be an ongoing reminder throughout the year. We remind parents to check heads on Friday evening. This way, if treatment is necessary it can be done on the weekend and children can return to school Monday. This is intended as a preventative reminder. Thanks for your help with this. CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS “Thank You” goes out to the Post Secondary Institutions who presented at our Post Secondary Day held on Friday, November 2. We are very fortunate that they take the time to travel here and provide our students with information for educational choices. An effective tool available for career planning is CAREER CRUISING Manitoba’s Website for Career Exploration and Development. Students can do career researches, find out about careers and educational requirements. Check it out at www.careercruising.com Please see me for the username and password. As many of our Grade 12 students are now receiving their acceptance letters to post secondary institutions, the focus turns to scholarships and preparation. Information on program requirements, volunteering, spend a day programs, student loans, financial aid and deadlines are all necessary topics to consider. Stop in at the career center for more details.

•Mrs. C. Delaurier

TRAVEL CLUB 2014 The Ultimate East Coast Road Trip Fundraising Nov 2012 In July of 2014 the Travel Club is taking a Road Trip - Boston, New York and Washington DC . New York Style Hot Dog Sale Friday Nov 16 Lunch time– Order forms going home Thursday, Nov. 8th due Monday Nov. 12th. Food (hot dog & juice) & Face Painting Parent Teacher Interviews Nov 20th & 21st SOURIS PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

SSPAC Update October 2012 SSPAC is looking for Room Representatives for some classrooms in Grades K-5. Room Reps act as a linkage between parents and teachers, and attend PAC meetings when possible. For example, the teacher may ask the Room Rep to call parents when volunteers or chaperones are needed. In addition, the PAC Secretary position is currently vacant. The position is responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes and assisting with correspondence. Finally, SSPAC recently distributed a request for information. Anyone wishing to receive information by email or interested in volunteering, please return your form to the school or contact PAC.

• email sourispac@shmb.ca, • call Mandy at 204-483-2595 • go to

http://schools.shmb.ca/~sourispac/

SCHOOL CURLING School curling will begin this coming Monday, November 12th. Curlers will need clean shoes, stretchy pants, and if possible, a brush and slider. Note that students will not be allowed on the ice unless they have clean shoes. (If interested, curling shoes

with slider, gripper, and slider cover may be rented in Brandon for $40.00. Call 729-1097 or email gischarette@wcgwave.ca for more information.) A few brushes and sliders are available for use at the curling club. The cost is $25 per student or $50 per family. Please make this cheque payable to Souris Curling Club. In addition, each family is expected to work a shift in the canteen at the complex. (A second cheque will be required, [payable to The Souris & Glenwood Memorial Complex], which will only be cashed in the event that you do not fulfill your canteen hours.) Kindergarten to Grade 2 students, and any new Grade 3 curlers, will begin at 3:30 and go until 4:00. Students in Grade 3 & up will curl from 4:00 to about 4:30 or 4:45. Any parents who would be willing to help out on the ice would be greatly appreciated! •Mrs. Kreusch

VOLLEYBALL Varsity Boys

The boys had a stellar weekend on October 26th and 27th as they travelled to Brandon for the Neelin Dig tournament. The boys played well on Friday, finishing second in their pool. On Saturday, the boys beat teams from Gilbert Plains and Regina, then came up against a strong Elton team in the consolation semi final. In the best volleyball the team has played this season, Souris beat Elton in 3 sets to go to the final against Niverville. This game also went to 3 sets, but unfortunately the boys couldn’t pull out the win this time. Despite the loss, it was a great weekend overall. Good job boys. The Varsity Boys defeated Boissevain in three straight sets Tuesday night in their Zone 9 playoff game. The boys now head to Killarney on Thursday to play Pilot Mound in an Interzone game. The winner of this game

goes to Provincials. Best of Luck on Thursday boys.

•Coach Prévost

Freshmen Girls The Freshman Girls played five tough sets on October 24th against Boissevain dropping the fifth set but playing tough to the very end! The Freshman Girls played Elkhorn October 31st losing three straight but forcing the Elkhorn girls to play. Be pleased with your season ladies. Junior Varsity Girls The JV Girls played Boissevain on October 24th winning three straight. On October 31st the JV Girls forced a fifth set versus Elkhorn, winning 15 to 10 to complete an impressive come back and take the game. The Junior Varsity Girls played a tournament in Boissevain last weekend. The girls split with Minnedosa, lost and beat Gilbert Plains to finish second into their pool in round robin. They went on to beat Cartwright in 3 sets in the quarters, Russell in 3 sets in the semis and finally lost to Gilbert Plains 15 – 12 in the 3rd set of the finals. Great performance ladies. •Coach Birch Varsity Girls The varsity girls volleyball team closed out their league schedule in Boissevain October 30th with a 3-0 victory to give them a perfect 8-0 record. With another well-balanced attack, Stephanie, Taylor and Amber all had 7 kills while Chanel had 6. Stephanie had 5 ace serves while Mac and Chanel had 3 each. Amber added 3 stuff blocks. The girls also had a successful weekend at

the Neelin Dig tournament. After playing Russell, Elton and Green Valley, they advanced to the championship side on Saturday. They lost to Portage then beat Gilbert Plains to head into a semi-final match against Lorette that ended in a loss.

•Coach Rhonda Young

The Varsity Girls Volleyball team competed in the Virden Tournament last weekend. They finished first in their pool defeating Altona, Sanford and Minnedosa. They won their first game Saturday against Neepawa 25-14, 25-13 to advance to the A side of the tournament. Unfortunately, the girls lost a hard fought battle to Dauphin in the quarterfinals. Good Work Girls!. It was a great weekend! Coach Popple

On Tuesday, the girls won the Zone 9 Provincial playoff against Boissevain. Leading the way offensively for the Sabres was Stephanie Adams with 13 kills and an incredible 9 service aces. Amber Doyle and Taylor Skinner had 12 kills while Chanel Becker added 4 service aces and had an outstanding defensive game. The girls travel to MacGregor for an Interzone game against Zone 12 today. •Coach Rhonda Young FOOTBALL The Sabres Football Team are still undefeated at 9 & 0 after beating the hottest team in the R.M.F.L – Swan Valley Tigers, 17-14 on Sunday, November 4th. The Sabres will now host the final on Saturday, November 10th against the defending three time champions – Dauphin Clippers. Fans, come out, be loud and show some Sabre pride, just like you did on Sunday. Game time is 2:00 p.m. Good job Sabres and all the best on Saturday. •Coach Brian Elder

SOURIS SCHOOL COMING EVENTS November 8 Remembrance Day Service–2:15 p.m. 9 Administration Day – NO CLASSES 10 Sabres Football vs. Dauphin Clippers Final Game – 2:00 p.m. 20 Parent Teacher Conference

5:00-8:00 pm 21 Parent Teacher Conference 4:00 – 6;30 p.m. 23 Administration Day – NO CLASSES 26 Band Concert - Hartney 27 Band Concert – Souris December 24 First Day of Christmas Holidays January 7 Return to Classes after Christmas Break February 18 Louis Riel Day – NO CLASSES 26 PD Day – NO CLASSES 26 Grad Photos – All day 27 Grad Photos – A.M. only April 22 Band Concert – Hartney-7:00 p.m. 23 Band Concert –Souris-7:00 p.m. AVALON THEATRE

Nov 09-11 7:30 P.M. HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET

Starring; Jennifer Lawrence Rated: PG,13 1hr 41 mins

A teenager and her mother move to a new town and make a gruesome discovery about the house next door in this tale of terror. Shortly after learning that the neighboring house was recently the scene of a horrific double homicide, the curious teen forges a tender friendship with the boy who cheated death on that fateful night.

Nov 16-18 7:30P.M. PITCH PERFECT

Starring:Anna Kendrick/Skylar Astin Rated: PG 13 1hr 52 mins

A feisty coed joins a collegiate a cappella group and upgrades their song selection for the 21st century during the run-up to a major competition in this melodic comedy from Tony-nominated Avenue Q director Jason Moore. Concession Prices: Drinks, bars and sm. popcorn $1.50 and up Admission Adults-$6.00, Students-$5.00,Child-$4.00 SUNFLOWER TEA HOUSE (note the change in prices) 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 BABYSITTER TRAINING COURSE Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please bring a lunch. Cost $55.00 includes book. Must be 11 years old or older to register. For more information contact Melony at 204-570-060 or email: mfrieze@live.ca Deadline for registration is November 17th. Maximum of 12 participants per class. CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES With your donation, not only can you save the lives of three people in need, you can change the lives of their families and friends. On Tuesday, December 18th our clinic will be visiting Souris and we ask that you make your next whole blood donation and build upon the great work you’ve already done. To make an appointment today, simply call 1-888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283). Souris Blood Donor Clinic Where: Souris & Glenwood Memorial Complex When: Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 Time: 4 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL SOURIS ELKS GAMES 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 students K – 12 free admission to every Elks home game for the 2012-13 season. PROTECT YOURSELF Get immunized against influenza. Available free of charge to all Manitobans. Recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. Important for those at higher risk of serious illness, their caregivers and close contacts, i.e.: children 6 months to 5 years of age; anyone with chronic conditions such

as asthma, diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease and cancer; pregnant women; seniors aged 65 years or older; healthcare workers. To make an appointment for a Flu Shot for yourself and your family, call: 1-877-646-3888. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins may be available. ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL has started. 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Everyone Welcome! HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help after school and Saturdays. Apply within the Co-op at Souris. CANSKATE Canskate will run November 5, 2012 - March 6, 2013, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:35-4:25 pm YOUTH RECREATIONAL HOCKEY Youth Recreational Hockey program which includes a combination of skill development and game time. The program is for children 5-18 years of age, interested in playing no contact shinny, and who are NOT REGISTERED IN ANOTHER MINOR SPORT (ie. Ringette or Hockey) This program is designed for children who want to play and are either learning or do not want to play on the competitive level. Each group will have 50 minutes of ice time weekly during their session. Saturdays, 8:00 – 9:50 a.m. Start Date, November 3rd Cost: $90 RECREATION NEWS Yoga Whether you’re never seen without your yoga mat or you’ve never tried it, yoga has taken over exercise routines across the country. And for good reason. As exercise, it’s incredible for building flexibility, core strength, and toning the body. But the benefits of yoga go beyond being a killer, trendy workout. Time: 7:30 When: Tuesdays, Sept 11-Dec 4 (12 weeks) Cost: $114 for session or $13 drop-in Where: St. Paul's United Church-side door

Bring a mat. Kim Harbicht-Sczeny 204 483-3178 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 DRIVER ED CHALLENGE Manitoba Public Insurance is hosting this competition, which runs until December 31st. The contest is open to anyone currently in the Driver Ed program or anyone who has taken the program. There are great prizes including gift cards, computers and scholarships up to $2000 for post secondary education. To enter or for more information visit www.mpi.mb.ca THE LITTLE MERMAID JR The D.I. Productions presentation takes place December 6, 7, 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the WMCA in Brandon. Tickets are $10.00 plus WMCA handling fee. Reserved Seating: call 728-9510 or online at www.wmca.ca

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