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The WMCI community is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment in order to promote individual excellence, to foster responsible citizenship, and to develop students who can manage their futures in a changing society.

Secretary: Christine Poschenrieder Principal: Shannon Blondeau

Phone: 385-2845 Fax: 385-3031

wmci@pinecreeksd.mb.ca www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

This document is available in alternate formats upon request, by contacting the WMCI office via phone or email.

Season’s Greetings! It’s hard to believe that we are in the last days leading up to the Christmas holidays. WMCI has been an extremely

busy place over the last few months! We have had our Annual Awards Night, participation in various sports, field trips

and environmental studies, the weekly nutrition program, fundraising for Grad, cancer research, and Food Hampers,

and practicing for the upcoming Band and Choir concert, not to mention prepping for the traditional WMCI Christmas

Dinner and Morton Cup!!

Thank you to WMCI Staff and to community volunteers who come out to cheer on our teams, encourage academic

achievements, drive students to meetings and practices, and give unselfishly of their time to help our WMCI students

have the best experiences possible. During this holiday season, take time to enjoy your friends and family and take time

for yourself. I wish each and every WMCI Warrior and their families a blessed Christmas season and all the best in

2017!!

Mrs. Blondeau

You are invited to attend our

Christmas Concert Featuring music from:

Gladstone, Langruth & Plumas Elementary Schools Beginner & Junior Bands

WMCI Senior Band & WMCI Choir

Thurs., Dec. 15th 7:00 PM

Silver collection at the door.

If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact Mrs. Blondeau or Mrs. Poschenrieder (385-2845 or wmci@pinecreeksd.mb.ca). All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event.

We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date but cannot guarantee they will be met.

WMCI

NEWSLETTER

December, 2016

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2016 Christmas Hamper Program

Christmas is a time to reflect on the many blessings we have and how we can share those blessings with others. You can make a difference in your community by supporting the Christmas Hamper Program in the following ways:

Provide financial support—fill the Christmas Kettle at Gladstone Co-op or drop a sealed envelope in the mail slot at the Gladstone United Church, 33 Morris St. (checks payable to the Neepawa Salvation Army).

Provide non-perishable food items—leave your donation at the Westlake-Gladstone office, GES, or WMCI. Food list: peanut butter or jam, canned soup/fruit/veggies/meat/fish, cereal, crackers, Stovetop Stuffing, pudding mix, pancake mix/syrup, cranberry sauce, coffee or tea, candies, cookies, foil roasting pan. (Check best-before dates.)

Provide new, unwrapped toys

Adopt a family—call Wayne at (204) 385-2699 for details.

Hampers will be packed Dec. 19-20 and distributed Dec. 21st. Thank you for your support!

*Applications available at…

Gladstone Senior’s Drop-In Center, 32 Morris Ave. Westlake-Gladstone Office, 14 Dennis St., Gladstone

Gladstone Treasure Chest, 26 Dennis St. Gladstone Library, 42 Morris Ave.

Plumas Post Office Langruth Post Office

WSO in Gladstone

Friday, December 16th, 2016

7:30 PM

Gladstone & District Community Center

Adults: $50 Students: $25 5 & Under: Free

Tickets on sale at Clarke’s and the Pharmacy Call 385-2002 for more info

WAY OF THE WARRIOR—February 2017 Special Edition

NEW!! The WMCI Newsletter, now called Way of the Warrior, will

be running a Special Edition issue at the start of the second semes-

ter, to be published in color. We are actively seeking submissions

of artwork, photography, poetry, short stories (500-750 words),

reviews, or community events highlights—from students and from

people in the community.

This addition to the school’s newsletter is intended to showcase

creativity in our community—from all ages! Copies will be distrib-

uted to all WMCI students and will also be available by pre-order,

free of charge, to the public.

Please submit your items to WMCI via email to

lbuffi@pinecreeksd.mb.ca. Deadline to submit: Jan. 13, 2017.

*Submissions will be vetted for quality and length. Depending on participation,

Way of the Warrior will run a second Special Edition in May, 2017.

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Baldy’s December Menu Dec. 1— 3 Pancakes, 2 Sausages, Scrambled eggs $5.00

Dec. 6—Tomato Soup & Bannock $2.00

Dec. 8—Vegetarian OR Pepperoni Pizza with 1/2 Salad (thin crust single slice) $5.00

Dec. 13—Tomato Soup & Bannock $2.00

Dec. 15—2 Chicken Fingers & 1/2 Garden Salad $5.00

Dec. 20—Annual Christmas Dinner FREE!

Dec. 22—Rink Food & Morton Cup

GRAD TEA & BAKE SALE

On Friday, Nov. 25 the Grad Tea and Bake Sale was held in conjunction with Gladstone's Moonlight

Madness. The gym was decorated in traditional festive colors of red, white and green with the addition

this year of a “memory tree” decorated with photo memories of the graduating class from their Kindergarten to

Grade 12 school years. It was a nice way for the students and community members alike to walk down memory

lane. The community was once again very supportive of this event. A big thank-you to all those who attended the

tea and purchased baking and raffle tickets as well as those who baked for and helped with the set up and clean-

up. As well, thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated to the raffle table. A total of $1500.00

was raised due to everyone's generosity. Proceeds will help offset costs for this years graduation.

From WMCI’s Graduating Class of 2017, the Grad Committee members and Staff—THANK YOU!!

Cecile Melnyk

The MANITOBA THEATER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE presented the play Routes at WMCI on Nov. 22nd.

Author Collin Doyle shares the story behind the story...

“It’ll never change.” I think that’s a fear for a lot of teenagers. In the play, it’s Tom’s fear. When I was fifteen it was my fear.

Since the only experience I can reference when it comes to being a teenager is my own, a lot of my life is in this play.

Being fifteen was hard. Like Tom, I was overweight, friendless, and I had problems at home. At school, I found ways to stay

invisible. I think fifteen is the age when you’re still a child but you’re starting to view the world as an adult. It was when I be-

gan to see my parents not as grown-ups who always knew what was best, but as adults with their own problems, fears, and

mistakes. I began to see how complicated life was for my family: my father was struggling with his drinking; my mother was

struggling with the decision to end her marriage; my brother, sister, and I were struggling with all the fears, problems, and

anger that came from being children of an alcoholic. At fifteen, I was convinced that it would never change.

When I started to write Routes, I struggled with trying to provide a solution for change. I wanted to show teenagers how

they could stop bullying. But it’s too complicated; there isn’t a simple answer. So instead, I tried to explore the lives of the

characters and show the routes that lead them to being victims of bullying, witnesses to bullying, or instigators of bullying. In

the play, Tom’s hope is that it will change. In my life change happened because the members of my family, in their individual

ways, decided our lives could no longer go on as they had been. My mother, with the support of her children, left my father.

My father, with the support of the family, sobered up. And because of those changes, I stopped trying to be invisible. None

of this was simple or easy. Change happened because we, as a family, did it together. My father has now been sober for al-

most 25 years. My parents have reconciled. My family is close. I still don’t have an all-

encompassing solution to stop bullying but I do know that if you’re hoping for change, you

need to reach out and ask for help—a family member, a friend, a teacher, someone.

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JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL The WMCI Warrior Junior Varsity Volleyball team has wrapped up for another season. Nine girls took to the court

for practice in early September in preparation for league games against Carberry, Erickson, MacGregor, Minnedosa,

Neepawa and Rivers. The Warriors finished the regular season with 4 wins and 2 losses and advanced to the first playoff round

against Rivers. WMCI defeated the Rams 3-0 and extended their season to the final playoffs on November 14th. The Warriors

were up against the 2nd place Erickson Eagles and fell 2-0, wrapping up their season. A highlight of the season was the Mac-

Gregor Invitational where the Warriors won an emotional B Side Championship.

A special thank you goes out to Teri Duclos for helping with coaching the Junior Girls team this year. Her assistance and

knowledge, passion and enthusiasm were very much appreciated by myself and the girls.

Finally, a sincere thanks to the graduating players. Christyn Blondeau, Jennica Ejercito, Brenna Roberge, and Amber Starr-Elk

will move on to Senior Girls Volleyball next year. Thank you for your commitment to this great game!! To the rest of the play-

ers…..enjoy your next year of Junior Warrior VB!

Mrs. Blondeau

STUDENT COUNCIL

In November, Student Council’s Cancer Awareness Committee took part in Movember, with nine boys growing their facial hair and four girls growing their leg hair. The winners have yet to be announced and will receive bragging rights for the rest of the year! The required five dollars paid by each of the participants will be donated to a local cancer charity along with the money raised from the Hat Day at the end of the month.

Christmas is coming, and with that, all the fun shenanigans and festive activities hosted by the Student Council! We will be selling Candycane-o-grams at noon during the month of December; these are passed out at the Christmas dinner, so be sure to buy some for your friends! The Student Council Christmas Spirit Committee is planning many Christmas themed dress days and activities in the coming weeks … look for these to be posted on the large calendar in the front foyer, as well as listed in daily announcements.

WMCI Student Council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Samantha Brown

TERRY FOX HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Value: $28,000

One of Canada’s most prestigious, this award is for true

humanitarians, who pursue excellence in academics,

athletics and civic life. Applicants must demonstrate

compassion, a keen commitment to easing the suffering

of others, and an ability to inspire by making a positive

impact in the community.

Eligibility criteria and applications can be found at

www.terryfoxawards.ca.

Deadline February 1st, 2017.

Warriors Attend WE Day

In the early hours of November 18th, 33 WMCI Warriors set out for the MTS Center in Winnipeg to attend the Manitoba We-Day celebration. More than 16,000 teachers and students were motivated by several guest speakers (Paula Abdul, Rick Hansen, Commander Chris Hadfield) and musical performers (Jully Black and Nico & Vinz). The goal of the WE Movement is to encourage people to work together, and move their thinking from “ME” to “WE.” Students are inspired to act as every-day change-makers in their local and global communities.

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CAREER CORNER

Red River College Open House February 21-22, 2017 With more than 110 full- and part-time programs being represented at our Open House (in the North Gym at the Notre Dame Campus), you’ll be able to talk with knowledgeable instructors and staff about the programs you’re most interested in. For more information contact: Clint Thiessen, Recruitment Officer The Registrar’s Office, Room D101 Email: cjthiessen@rrc.ca Phone: 204.632.2115 Assiniboine Community College Open House Thursday, February 23, 2017 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Future students can explore ACC programs, tour the shops, labs and classrooms and get an inside look with hands-on activities every half hour for the duration of the event.

Looking to do some career research or hunting for that perfect job? Check out the fol-lowing sites:

http://www.public.careercruising.com/ca/en (will need password) http://www.manitobacareerdevelopment.ca/CDI/

Judy Watson jwatson@pinecreeksd.mb.ca

Canada 150 — ”Travelling Through History”

High school students across Canada are invited to take part in 4 activities celebrating Canadian history and culture.

Dictation Contest Students put their knowledge of French to the test by taking part in dictations which highlight key moments in Canadi-an history. Finalists will compete for 10 VIA Rail vouchers valued at $500. Finals take place Jan. 2 to Feb. 18, 2017.

Writing Contest Students write an opinion essay on one of 5 topics connected to Canadian history. Six prizes valued at $500, $300, or $200. Submission deadline Mar. 3, 2017.

Improvisation Workshops & Matches with the LNI The LNI will present a series of improv workshops and matches with historical topics at 5 train stations across Canada.

Virtual Creation Project Students bring their regional history to life through photographs or a one-minute video, focusing on cultural and lin-guistic diversity. Creations will be shared on Dictee P.G.L.’s Facebook page and 5 winners will be chosen. Submission deadline Apr. 1, 2017.

Contest registration deadline December 15th, 2016.

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GRADE NINE

COURSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Power Mechanics Technology 10G – Jennica Ejercito Science 10F – Nikki Anderson

Print Communications 25S – Nikki Anderson French 10G – Nikki Anderson

Visual Arts 10F – Nikki Anderson/Ashley Doell Social Studies 10G – Ashley Doell Mathematics 10F – Ashley Doell

English Language Arts 10F – Ashley Doell Applying Information & Communication Technology I 15F – Caden

Kohlenberg Applying Information & Communication Technology II 15F – Caden

Kohlenberg Physical Education/Health 10F – Christyn Blondeau

Band 10G – Christyn Blondeau Choir 15S – Linsey Sollner

HONOR ROLL Nikki Anderson, Christian Paul Biado, Christyn Blondeau, Josh Bos,

Madeline Campbell, Ashley Doell, Jennica Ejercito, Brittany Ferguson, Caden Kohlenberg, Brenna Roberge, Linsey Sollner, Brett Zuke

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Top Grade Nine Female/Male – Ashley Doell/Josh Bos

Top Overall Grade Nine – Ashley Doell

WARRIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Outstanding School Spirit – Christyn Blondeau/Christian Paul Biado

Outstanding School Leadership – Ashley Doell Outstanding Dedication – Brittany Ferguson

Outstanding Improvement – Ivy Wilson Robbie Burns Memorial Award – Christyn Blondeau / Christian Paul

Biado

WARRIOR JUNIOR LETTER RECIPIENTS Christian Paul Biado, Lucian Kennedy, Zeke Kennedy

GRADE TEN

COURSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Metalwork Technology 20G – Lauren Doell Metalwork Technology 10G – Justin Ejercito

Visual Arts 10S – Shannon Bresnahan/ Josh Carpenter Justin Ejercito//Sonya Stroecen

Essential Mathematics 20S – Shannon Bresnahan Management 40S – Shannon Bresnahan/Ashley Emerson

Physical Education/Health 20F – Paycen Warkentin Foods & Nutrition 10G – Kassidy Jarvis Retailing 20S – Azaria Neuschwander Science 20F – Azaria Neuschwander French 20G – Azaria Neuschwander

Strategic Writing & Learning 25S – Azaria Neuschwander Geography 20S – Azaria Neuschwander

English Language Arts 20F – Azaria Neuschwander Intro to Applied & Pre-Calc Mathematics 20S – Azaria Neuschwander

Choir 25S – Azaria Neuschwander Band 20G – Samantha Brown

HONOR ROLL Michelle Braun, Shannon Bresnahan, Samantha Brown, Josh Carpenter, Haley DeJaegher, Lauren Doell, Leonard Durose, Justin Ejercito, Ashley

Emerson, Channing Ferguson, Megan Hall, Kassidy Jarvis, Audrey Morri-son, Azaria Neuschwander, Storm Otto, Erik Sigurdson, Pryce Sollner,

Russell Starr, Sonya Strocen, Heather Teichrib, Nolan Tonn, Paycen Warkentin

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Top Grade Ten Female/Male – Azaria Neuschwander/Nolan Tonn

Top Overall Grade Ten – Azaria Neuschwander

WARRIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Outstanding School Spirit – Erik Sigurdson Outstanding School Leadership – Samantha Brown

Outstanding Dedication – Azaria Neuschwander Outstanding Improvement – Storm Otto

WARRIOR JUNIOR LETTER RECIPIENTS Eric Bjarnarson, Leonard Durose, Justin Ejercito, Ashley Emerson, Brad Madill, Audrey Morrison, Eric Sigurdson, Pryce Sollner, Russell Starr,

Sonya Strocen, Nolan Tonn, Paycen Warkentin

WARRIOR SENIOR LETTER RECIPIENT Nolan Tonn

WMCI 15th ANNUAL ACADEMIC AWARDS

GRADE ELEVEN

COURSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

French 30S – Jerriko Afuang English Language Arts: Transactional Focus 30S – Jerriko Afuang

English Language Arts: Literary Focus 30S – Hanna Sollner History 30S – Hanna Sollner

Band 30S – Julia Son Biology 30S – Julia Son

Visual Arts 30S – Annie Yun Chemistry 30S – Annie Yun

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30S – Annie Yun Essential Mathematics 30S – Hailey Bordman

Applied Mathematics 30S – Chris Melnyk Metalwork Technology 30G – Chris Melnyk

HONOR ROLL

Jerikko Afuang, Hayley McCaskill, Kira McCormick-Adema, Chris Mel-nyk, Dom Neuschwander, Hanna Sollner, Julia Son, Annie Yun

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS Top Grade Eleven Female/Male – Annie Yun/Jerriko Afuang

Top Overall Grade Eleven – Annie Yun

WARRIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Outstanding School Spirit – Hanna Sollner Outstanding School Leadership – Hanna Sollner

Outstanding Dedication – Julia Son Outstanding Improvement – Kira McCormick-Adema

Kenny Leduc Memorial Award – Chris Melnyk

WARRIOR JUNIOR LETTER RECIPIENTS Shayla Marohn, Chris Melnyk, Hanna Sollner

WARRIOR SENIOR LETTER RECIPIENT

Hayley McCaskill

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ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!! (Back to school Jan. 9th)

Girls’ BB Tournament in Glenella

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Gr. 12 Provincial ELA Exam Jan. 10-13