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Warburg School May 2017 Dear Warburg Families, It looks like spring has finally arrived. Dandelions are blooming and the bikes and scooters are making their way to school. Thank you for keeping our bikers and scooter kids safe by sending them to school wearing helmets. As you all know we had an impromptu evacuation of the school on Friday, May 5th. This evac- uation was the result of a faulty sensor located in the high school end of the school. All kids and staff left the school promptly. In fact, some of our grade 2 students that were getting ready to go home, were switching from inside to outside shoes. When they heard the bell, they left the school immediately and didn't put on the outside shoes. So, thank you parents for your un- derstanding when kids came home without shoes, backpacks, lunch bags and homework. I encourage everyone with kids in grades 6, 9 and diploma courses to take note of when exams are and help your kids to prepare for these tests. A good night's rest and a breakfast in the morning can make a world of difference when test writing. Recently, Alberta Education reduced the weighting of diploma marks to be 30% of a student ’s final grade. While it does count for less of a student's overall mark, it is important for our stu- dents. Kids that want to get into post-secondary schools after high school face a lot of compe- tition so we encourage all students to give every exam including diplomas their best effort. I have really appreciated all of the hard work our grad committee and Mrs. Fritz have been do- ing to prepare for the festivities on May 26. This will be a wonderful evening to commemorate 13 years (don’t forget kindergarten) of hard work for our students. I look forward to seeing many of you there. Regards, Wendy Maltais
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Warburg School
May 2017
Dear Warburg Families, It looks like spring has finally arrived. Dandelions are blooming and the bikes and scooters are making their way to school. Thank you for keeping our bikers and scooter kids safe by sending them to school wearing helmets. As you all know we had an impromptu evacuation of the school on Friday, May 5th. This evac-uation was the result of a faulty sensor located in the high school end of the school. All kids and staff left the school promptly. In fact, some of our grade 2 students that were getting ready to go home, were switching from inside to outside shoes. When they heard the bell, they left the school immediately and didn't put on the outside shoes. So, thank you parents for your un-derstanding when kids came home without shoes, backpacks, lunch bags and homework. I encourage everyone with kids in grades 6, 9 and diploma courses to take note of when exams are and help your kids to prepare for these tests. A good night's rest and a breakfast in the morning can make a world of difference when test writing. Recently, Alberta Education reduced the weighting of diploma marks to be 30% of a student’s final grade. While it does count for less of a student's overall mark, it is important for our stu-dents. Kids that want to get into post-secondary schools after high school face a lot of compe-tition so we encourage all students to give every exam including diplomas their best effort. I have really appreciated all of the hard work our grad committee and Mrs. Fritz have been do-ing to prepare for the festivities on May 26. This will be a wonderful evening to commemorate 13 years (don’t forget kindergarten) of hard work for our students. I look forward to seeing many of you there. Regards, Wendy Maltais
W a r b u r g S c h o o l
Mental Health Day Activities Our school hosted a Mental Health Day on Friday, April 28th. All students from Kindergarten to grade 12 participated. The students were able to choose from a num-ber of activities that they were interested in. Sessions ranged from Yoga to Baking . We all learned how to “Sharpen Our Saw” (Habit #7). Each station was run by a staff member or a member of our CAP team
“The hardest step she ever took was to blindly trust in who she was” - Atticus
Mrs. Babcook’s Spa
Smash Books! Lego!
Congratulations to our
7Habits Poster Contest
Winners:
Brooklyn -Gr.1
Tanda Garrett & Amber Hrihorow -Gr.8
Kadence -Gr.4
Mckenna -Gr.3
Melissa -Gr. 2
Emily -Gr.9 & Erin -Gr. 2
Alyssa -Gr.3
Watch for their winning posters around our community!
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“Believe in your dreams and they may come true. ..Believe in yourself and they will come true! -author unknown
Take a moment to come and look at the LOST & FOUND tables set up in the elementary side of the school. There are a number of clothing items, shoes and hats that will be donated to charity if not picked up by the end of June.
Next Parent Council Meeting is Monday, May 15th.
Everyone welcome to come and share ideas to make our school even better!
Parent Council would like to thank everyone who supported their Mom’s Pantry
fundraiser! The proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to student activities.
Cupcake Sale on Wednesday, May 17th.
Gr. 5 provides this month!
Thank you to all of our classes for helping out with cupcake sales. The
funds go toward activities for students, like fieldtrips!
Basketball Crazy Camp 2017
August 21-25 at the Leduc Recreation Centre Camp Coordinator: Brad Hayes 780-909-8479 or [email protected]
Camp A: Kids going into grades 4-7
Camp B: Kids going into grades 8-12
Cost (includes a fr ee t-shirt and basketball):
Early bird by May 31: $125 After May 31: $175 Register online at www.basketballcrazycamp.ca
Track and Field dates:
Elementary Track Meet - June 9
Junior High Track at Leduc -May 24
Senior High Track at Foote Field Edmonton - May 25
High School Fieldtrip to Skills Canada Alberta at the Expo Centre on May 11th
Black Gold Summer School Registration is available on bgo.blackgold.ca/programs/summer-school/
Warburg School: An Update of Our Awesomeness
Warburg School is a very special place, it has something no other school in our division has. What’s that you ask? Well, we are the only Kindergarten to grade 12 school! Why is that so special? Well, let me tell you, Warburg School has the ability to build positive relationships and partake in a variety of activities and learning opportunities at any age level. Doing these activities help our school build a sense of community and belong-ing among students and staff.
Fun days: Playoff activities, Student Council School Spirit Days, Halloween parade, fun is a part of learning at school.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Our junior/senior high had the opportunity to meet and cook with celebrity Chef Corbin Tomaszeski. He spoke to our students about success and bringing community and people togeth-er. Corbin graduated from Warburg School in 1990 and is well known as “Chef Corbin” to fans of The FoodNetwork and HGTV!
Of course, our “Student Wall of Fame” highlights our former student achievements and inspires current students! We enjoy the privilege of having our former students come back to visit now and then to offer en-couragement to our current students.
Our Graduation Photos dating back to the 1950’s hang on our hallway walls to give a nod to our school’s history. Viewing these photos are a popular activity for our visitors to our school!
Options: Some of our art students have been working on beautifying the open area as well as the Learning Common with their table art. They turned out amazing!!! Other students have chosen to learn the skill of welding in Industrial Arts or cooking in the Foods Lab. Our elementary enjoys a music program that is second to none. We offer a number of options to our students throughout the year!
ATHLETICS: One of the best things about being in a K-12 school is that teachers as well as students have the opportunity to join/coach sports teams. Our coaches promote academics as well as being a good role model on and off the court...or ice. We offer a range of athletic opportunities for students. GO PANTHERS!!
GRANTS & Partnerships: This year thanks to Miss Przytula (Health Champion) and the Warburg Par-ent Council, we were able to receive a grant to create a Welcoming Space where students can appreciate nature and art. We are still in the process of getting supplies and renewing this space but we are excited to begin! We also enjoy the support of many local companies that help our school for numerous special projects and Work Experience/R.A.P. student opportunities.
STUDENT LED ASSEMBLIES: Our assemblies, both in the elementary and secondary, are a sight to see. As part of the Leader in Me program it is important for students to realize that everyone is a leader. Our assemblies have really transformed from being teacher led to student led. Members of our Student Council put together an amazing presentation that is engaging, interactive and informative. Our elementary students are learning how to public speak and promote the 8 Habits at school and at home.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM: The Breakfast program is run by a few very special volunteers in our community. Throughout the week they prepare and handout some healthy choices such as fruit, yogurt, juice, water, toast and baking. They promote manners and are great role models in our school community.
This is just a snippet of how awesome our K-12 school really is. We really are a Small School with a Big Heart.
Extra Curricular activities such as Dungeons & Dragons Club, Girl A-G0-G0 and Archery, just to name a few!
Academics:
Warburg School students achieve.
By promoting habits of study and learning, our students have the opportunity to bring their very best self to the class-room everyday. With invest-ment in programs such as The Leader in Me and Accelerated Reader we offer students the chance to bolster their habits and abilities to achieve.
Opportunity: Our Student Council presented to administrators across Alberta at the Leader in Me Symposium on March 14th.
Over Spring Break, Thirteen students travelled to France and Belgium as a part of the B.G.R.S. Vimy Heritage Tour 2017
Congratulations to our Grades 4-6 Choir for their recent GOLD performance at the Leduc Rotary Music Festival. The choir, conducted by Mrs. Meyer with pianist, Mrs. Babcook, achieved a high score of 89.5% which not only gave them a gold award, it also qualifies them for the Provincial Music Festival in Edmon-ton on May 29th at MacDougall United Church.
For a quick view of their performance checkout the video on our Programs page on ws.blackgold.ca or on our Warburg School Facebook page.
The students will also be performing on June 8th at our community Senior’s Luncheon.
Just a reminder that the Grad 2018 class is doing a fundraiser for Miss Joanne School of Dance, “Kid’s Night Out” Concession on June 3/4
As well as, Party in the Park conces-sion on June 24th.
If you are a part of this group and would like to sign up for these Grad 2018 fundraisers, please contact Larissa Kuzio.
Our 2017 Graduation will be held on Friday, May 26th. The Ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. in our Elementary gym. Invited guests will then move to the H.S. gym for banquet.
“Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.” - Kahlil Gibran
Congratulations to our Community Youth Volunteer of the Year, Lauren Pizzey! Lauren was presented the award by Mrs. Maltais at the Warburg Volunteer Appreciation Night on April 29th. This awesome student has a list of volunteer experience including but not limited to: Coaching school basketball teams & delivering parcels for Christmas Elves. She achieves high academic standing at school and is a courteous, helpful person. A wonderful example of student leadership at our school
Kudo’s to our 4-H kids for their successful Show and Sale !
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
Your teachers at Warburg School are excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2017/2018 school year. This process will save you both time and money.
There are a few simple steps to ensure your child will receive standardized brand name products (specified by each teacher).
Your school is eligible to receive $5/kit back!
We will be sending you a specific grade level supply list.
This order form has a Starter Package (base package) as well as Additional Items Required. The addi-tional items are mandatory by each teacher; they include items such as pencil cases, sharpeners, and calculators. These products do not need to be purchased on a year to year basis if you already have them.
There are two ways to place your order:
You can place your order online at www.schoolstart.ca . Visa & MasterCard are accepted.
Place your order online in May or June and you will automatically be
entered for a chance to win a $1000 cash draw!
When using e-commerce sites, please ensure your browser is
Internet Explorer 10.0 or later, Firefox or Chrome
You can also fill out the supplied order form, and return to your school with payment. Please make cheques payable to School Start.
Order Form Deadline: June 16, 2017
Late orders will be accepted online until September 22, 2017 ($5 late fee will apply after the August long weekend).
The supplies will be packaged and delivered directly to the school in August before your child arrives, labeled with his/her name on the School Start Package.
If you have any questions, please contact School Start:
Ph: 1-800-580-1868 Fax: 1-800-580-1890
Congratulations to Gr.9
student, Laurel Gollnick
for being chosen to play
for Team Alberta (North
Grey) in the Team Alber-
ta Challenge tourna-
ment. Hockey Alberta
Board of Directors
Chair, Terry Engen,
states in his welcome address, “This tournament is a core Hockey
Alberta development program for 2017 female players born in
2002-2003. Approximately 300 players started the selection pro-
cess at zone camps in March. From that number, Hockey Alberta
has the opportunity to watch 120 players divided into 6 regional
teams. Being selected to represent your region is a significant
accomplishment and honour.” Laurel was chosen as Player of the
Game in the 2nd game of the tournament. This was another ex-
cellent experience for this young athlete, she has also had interna-
tional hockey experience as she played in a Spring tournament in
Italy in 2016. Laurel played her regular season in Leduc with the
North Central Impact Bantam Elite team.
("2017 Alberta Challenge." Home | 2017 Alberta Challenge | 2017 Alberta Chal-
lenge. Hockey Alberta, 07 May 2017. Web. 08 May 2017)
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Warburg School
Box 330
Warburg, AB.
T0C 2T0
780-848-2822
Principal: Mrs. Wendy Maltais
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Vicki Fritz
Warburg School
Thank you to all who supported our Book Fair! Mrs. Sarvas was able to pick over $1400.00 worth of books to put into our library for the students. Awesome!!
So happy you are a part of our Warburg School Library Leaders!
Congratulations to Erica Hagel, Erika Tessier, Ashley Babcook and Rylee Wenzel for their Silver medal win at the U17 Canadian National Volleyball Tournament on May 5/6.
Fantastic!!
“We all come from the past, and children ought to know what it was that went into their making, to know that life is a braided cord of humanity stretching up from time long ago, and that it cannot be defined by the span of a single journey from diaper to shroud.” Growing Up -Russell Baker
Don’t Forget: NO school on May 19th (PD day) or 22nd for Victoria Day! Enjoy!
The June Exam schedule for Junior Senior High will be published soon and posted on our website & in our June newsletter. Stay tuned!
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Check out the official Warburg School online clothing store:
warburgschool.entripyshops.com
