SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER www.shmb.ca/sourisschool Volume 30, Number 26 April 16, 2010 NEWS FROM THE OFFICE Congratulations to Mr. Penner,  Brynna Walker and Danica Swaenepoel who are selected to coach and participate in the graduating All-Star Basketball Game this Saturday in Winnipeg.  We hope you have a great time and congratulations. Congratulations to all the Grade 5 & 6 students who participated in the Divisional Badminton Playoffs.  A huge thank-you to Mr. Quigley and Mrs. Kreusch for helping with the students.  Also, thank you to all parents and guardians who transported students to Deloraine. Just a reminder of the upcoming meetings taking place next week for course selections .  These are very important meetings for us, as we staff our High School based on student course selection..  The following is the schedule for next week. Grade 8 students entering Grade 9 Monday at 7:00 p.m. Grade 9 students entering Grade 10 Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Grade 10 students entering grade 11 Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Grade 11 students entering Grade 12 Thursday at 7:00 p.m. A reminder that the RBC Cup will be on display at Souris School on Friday, April 23rd.  The cup will be on display in the front office lobby from 11:45 a.m. ñ 1:00 p.m.  A sign up sheet will be in each class room from April 19th ñ 22nd if any student wants to get their picture taken with the cup.   RBC Cup is the Junior A Hockey Cup and will take place in Dauphin, MB this coming May.  For more info research RB Cup on the web. Mark your calender for April 27th for our annual Career Night and Job Fair Evening.  Mrs. Delaurier has a jam packed evening planned.  Hope to see you there. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at 483-6230. ïMr. Bob Young CONGRATULATIONS MS. FORDYCE Congratulations to Ms. Fordyce for skipping her curling team to the Manitoba Dominion Curling Championship.  Her team will now compete in the Canadian Championship next fall in P.E.I. WESTERN MANITOBA YOUTH CHOIR Audition forms for the 2010 Western Manitoba Youth Choir are available at the school office, or on line at www.wmyc.ca for interested students in grades 10-12 of the 2010-2011 school year. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION The school is now accepting registration for Kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year.  Parents who have children of Kindergarten age are asked to register these children with the school secretary between 8:00 a.m. ñ 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the school office.  Parents are asked to bring their childís birth certificate when they come to register.  Children must be five years of age on or before December 31st, 2010.  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. MIDDLE YEARS NEWS Momís Pantry - Congratulations to our Middle Years students who sold an amazing total of $9,045.70 of products!!!  Our top selling student was Scott McLaughlin who sold a total of $737.20!  Also congratulations to Mrs. Rolfeís class who was the top selling class!  We would also like to thank all parents and community members who supported our fund-raising activity. Once we are notified of our delivery date, we will be sending a letter home to all parents, informing them of the pick-up date and times that the orders will be available to be picked up at the school. Grade 6 Badminton Results Congratulations to the Grade 6 Badminton players who competed in the Divisional Singles and Doubles tournaments this week! These students represented our school very well, and dominated the two tournaments winning 32 out of  34 matches against opposing schools!   Tournament Results: Singles:         Kira Scott   5 wins ñ 0 losses Christine Punay   4 wins ñ 1 loss Nicki Gohl   2 wins ñ 3 losses  (2 by only a single point) Adam Kowalchuk   5 wins ñ 0 losses Adam Lamb       4 wins ñ 1 loss Doubles:         Marla Rada & Christine Punay   5 wins ñ 0 losses Kaylee Butterfield & Kristen Leverington   4 wins ñ 1 loss Matthew Vinck & David Rodriguez   5 wins ñ 0 losses Jared Stephens & Michael McCulloch   4 wins ñ 1 loss                          Also, a huge thank you to Mrs. Kreusch who coached our grade 6 students and provided them with the opportunity to participate in this event. Grade 8 Parent Meeting - Monday, April 19th there will be a parent meeting for all grade 8 parents.  Letters have been sent home to parents with the agenda items outlining the topics of the evening.  Please be sure to attend, as decisions will be made that evening and we would like to have parental input in these decisions.  The meeting will take place in Room 12 & 14 at 7:00 pm.  Hope to see you there!         ïMrs. Leanne Rolfe BAND NEWS Senior Band Senior Band students were given a senior band tour update a few weeks ago.  On the form, it gave some specifics as well as asked all those students who are planning on attending the tour from May 26-May 28, to hand in their security deposit of $100.00 by Friday, April 16.   Grade 8 and 9 Band The grade 8s and 9s will be attending the Beginning Band Festival on Tuesday, April 27th.  The buses will be leaving the school by 7:45am sharp.  Please ensure every student has their band uniforms, instruments, music, and anything else they may need.  Students should bring lunch money as well.  The buses will return prior to the end of the school day. Music Camp Scholarships A new IMC scholarship sponsored by Metis Festival is available to any student who has finished grades 7-12, is of Metis descent and wishes to attend IMC. ~One full scholarship will be awarded to a Canadian and one full scholarship to an American. ~Application deadline is May 1, 2010. ~Visit http://www.metisfest.com/id6.html for an application. Encourage your students to register before May 1st! ~In doing so they will save $15 on their registration versus the regular tuition rate of $260 after May 1st. ~~Visit http://www.internationalmusiccamp.com to register now! The band boosters are also providing scholarship funds to attend music camp.  Students who are interested should talk to Mr. Cwir for further information. Feel free to check the band website out for further information at www.shmb.ca/~paulc ïMr. Cwir PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Executive for 2010-2011 President ñ Jaycee Thexton Early Years Rep ñ Shirlee Goldrich Middle Years Rep ñ Cheryl Roberts Senior Years Rep- Bonnie Radcliffe Treasurer ñ Heather Remillard A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Young and all the senior high students that organized and volunteered to set-up, run and clean up at this yearís Family Fun Night. Thank you also to the parent planning committee, as well as all the parents that worked at the calk walk and cookie decorating stations, and those who worked behind the scenes putting together the popcorn and candy bags. Thank you to all the businesses that donated items for the Family Fun Night! Thank you to Forbidden Flavours for running the canteen throughout the evening. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the raffle baskets and the fish pond, those who decorated a cake for the cake walk and everyone who lent costumes for the dress-up station. The evening was a huge success that would not have been possible without the support of the school, parents and the community. ~Also, Cheryl Roberts has agreed to continue on as Middle Years Representative for the 2010-2011 school year. Thank you! ~Lastly, the Parent Information Evening about the Internet/Chat Rooms that was to coincide with the Career Night is going to be postponed. Information will follow when a new date has been picked. ~On behalf of SSPAC, Jaycee Thexton ~ ìA community organization dedicated to the education and well being of children.î MICROWAVE DUTY ATTENTION:~ PARENTS WE WILL BE HAVING MICROWAVE TILL THE END OF APRIL. ~Please arrive at the school at 11:45 a.m.~ Parents you will have to use main office doors as all other doors will be locked.~ You can go to Room 7 in the Early Yearís end.~ The microwaves are stored on a cart in this room.~ Someone could be taking a lesson so, PLEASE enter quietly.~ The instructions are on the side of the top microwave.~ The monthly calendar is on the top. The workers for next week are:~ Apr. 19 ñ Mark Remilliard, Apr. 20 ñ Jodi MacDougall, Apr. 21 ñ Jackie Kirkup, Apr. 22 ñ Lisa Edmunds, Apr. 23 ñ Crystal Page. Thank you to Michelle Kozak, Crystal Page and Tania Youngson for doing microwave this week. If there are any problems please phone Marie Peaslee at 483-1511.~~ Thank you ïMarie Peaslee COMICS BY GRADE SEVEN STUDENTS The Zoo was created by: Sadie McLelland, Charlotte West and Stevie Mulligan. The Fly in the Soup created by: Gabriela Medina, Drake Peaslee, Taylor Carvey and Thomas Polo. CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS A huge thank you goes to our Donorís Choice Volunteers. Alison Bridgen, Alanna Denbow, Candace Draper, Whitney Fortin, Jessica Knight, Danielle McKinnon, Shandie Parobec, Danica Swaenepoel, Brynna Walker, Alyssa Warnett, Sarah Williams, and Kara Winters helped canvass our town.  Thank you for your time. Souris School Career Night and Job Fair is   Tuesday, April 27. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the gym. Attending Post Secondary Institutions include Brandon University, University of Regina, Lethbridge College, Assiniboine Community College, Red River College, Robertson College, Booth College, Canadian Mennonite University, Dakota College, Campus MB to name few.   Confirmed careers displays consist of Canad Inns, RCMP, Real Estate, Travel Agent, Chiropractor, Brandon Research Center, Sports Therapist, Photographer, Day Care, Vet, Brandon Sun, Hair Dresser, Border Crossing Guard, Lawyer, Makeup Artist, Wardrobe Stylist, EMS, Vehicle Sales, Conservation Officer, Monsanto, Electrician, Correctional Justice, Counsellor, Armed Forces, Infrastructure & Transportation, Armed Forces, RHA, Apprenticeship Branch.  Added are Star 94.7 FM Radio Station, Manitoba Hydro, Brandon Flying Club (Pilot), Canadian Red Cross, John Deere, Maple Leaf and the list keeps growingÖÖ Also, during the evening there will be presentations.  At 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Manitoba Student Loans Department will host an information session based on the new and improved rules for loans, how to get an student loan and the scholarships and bursaries that go along with them. At 7:30 p.m., the Residential Tenancies Branch will host a session based on renting your first apartment and the doís and donít of renting. The Fire Department will be performing fire rescues and demonstrations outside by the office doors and the Fine Arts are planning interaction displays.    Job Fair:  Many job opportunities at this event.  Bring your resumes. Students can also sign up for the Babysitting Registry 2010.  In addition, add your name to the volunteer list for our community.  The Safe Workers of Tomorrow will be here to let you know your rights!!!! Parents:  Please attend. Your presence is a very important part of a studentís career decision process.  Check out all the different careers and post secondary displays, informational sessions and various demonstrations. Grades 12ís: Many scholarships are still available.  The 2010 Legion scholarships and bursaries have arrived. Please see me for further information and to pick up the forms. ïMrs. C. Delaurier RUGBY SCHEDULE April 20      Souris @ Crocus Plains 30      Souris @ Vincent Massey May 7       Dauphin @ Souris 14      Souris @ Minnedosa 18      Crocus @ Souris 28      Swan River @ Souris June 1       Semi Finals 2       Semi Finals 5       WHSR Finals SCHOOL COMING EVENTS April 19              Course Selection Meeting for Gr. 8 students going into Gr. 9 7:00 p.m., rooms 12 & 14 20              Course Selection Meeting for                 Gr. 9 students going into Gr. 10                 7:00 p.m., rooms 12 & 14 21              Course Selection Meeting for                 Gr. 10 students going into Gr. 11                 7:00 p.m., room 12 & 14 22              Course Selection Meeting for                 Gr. 11 students going into Gr. 12                 7:00 p.m., room 12 & 14 27              Brandon Festival                 Grade 8 & 9 Band Students                 Circle Square Parent Info Meeting                 6:30 p.m. ñ Rm. 5 M.Y. 27              Career Night ñ 7:00 ñ 8:30 p.m. 27              Circle Square Parent Meeting ñ 6:30                 Room 5, Middle Years 28              Gr. 5 & 4/5                 Winnipeg Symphony Concert 29              Gr. 5 & 4/5                 ìRats-The Pied Piperî 30              PD Day - NO CLASSES May 17              PAC Meeting ñ 7:00 p.m. 24              Victoria Day ñ NO CLASSES 26-28           Senior Band Tour 31              Summer Band Concert-Hartney June 1               Summer Band Concert-Souris 25              Souris School Grad AVALON THEATRE April 16-18   7:30 p.m. FROM PARIS WITH LOVE Starring: John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers       Rated: R 1Hr 35 min This action film concerns young CIA agent James Reece who has a cushy day job, but dreams of an exciting life in the field. When the Agency offers him his first big-time assignment, James must team with crazed lone-wolf Charlie Wax (John Travolta) to stop a terrorist bombing plot. Although James is initially in way over his head, he soon realizes that he needs to trust Charlie if he wants to live his dream and save his own life. RECREATION HAPPENINGS Gymnastics 4 week program Saturday Mornings Starts April 24th Instructor:~ Krista Clayton Classes limited to 15 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. You must pre register. ~ Boot Camp Instructor:~ Lylas Poulton Starts April 19 8 week program Mondays 6:15 p.m. ñ Full Body Boot Camp Wednesdays 6:15.p.m. ñ Full Body Boot Camp Wednesdays ñ Running Clinic Cost:~ $90.00 per class You must pre-register. 483-5214 telephone 483-2538 fax svrc@mts.net Souris Valley Recreation Commission CAMP FORMS AVAILABLE AT OFFICE Camp Bridges, Legion Sports Camp, Turtle Mountain Bible Camp, Camps with Meaning. Turtle Mountain Bible Camp will be at Faith Community Baptist Church on Sunday April 18th @ 11am.  All are welcome to come to this presentation to hear about the activities and programs this great camp has to offer. ~ ~ Vacation Bible school will be running July 26 - 30 @ Faith Community Baptist Church.~This years exciting adventure is a High Seas Expedition. It is open to all kids entering Kindergarten Sept 2010 to Grade 6. If you are too old but don't want to miss out on the fun you can still come and help by being a junior crew leader. More details to come but if you need more info call Belinda @ 483 - 2749 30th ANNUAL DELORAINE BORDER FESTIVAL April 12th -28th in Deloraine Sessions include Visual Arts, Piano, Vocal, Speech Arts, and Dance Hi-Lites concert Sunday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m. Deloraine Winchester Theatre Everyone is welcome to attend all sessions.~ WHAT EVERY BABYSITTER SHOULD KNOW Saturday, April 17th, 9:00 a.m. ñ 4:00 p.m. Training & Community Services Centre Brandon Shoppers Mall. Course designed for kids aged 11-14.   Cost is $45.00.  Pre-registration is required.  To register or for more info call 727-4466. CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS Thank you to everyone who keeps saving the labels/UPC codes from Campbell Soup products, V8-Juice/Splash/Prego Spaghetti/Broth/Goldfish Crackers/Habitant/Chunky Chili Soup/Gardennay/Pace Salsa/Soup at Hand etc Just a reminder the bar codes have to be on them and if you can lay them flat and have them counted, that is also a big help. If interested, you can go to www.campbellsoup.ca, and then click on labels for education for more information on this program. Keep those labels coming!         ïMrs. Glenda McConnell SOURIS HARVEST FOOD BANK Open first and third Thursdays of each month from 5:00 p.m. ñ 7:00 p.m.   It is located at St. Paulís United Church and please use the NE entrance. ENJOY THE WARM WEEKEND! ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE If you will take the time to read these you'll come away with an enlightened perspective.  The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis: They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy....... I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult. I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds. I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learned..... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss. I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away. I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life. I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done. FORBIDDEN FLAVOURS New Menu Items and Price List HamburgerÖ$2.75 CheeseburgerÖ$3.00 Hot dogsÖ$2.00 SoupÖ$2.50 SandwichesÖ$3.00 WrapÖ$3.50 Mini SubsÖ$2.25 Pizza PopsÖ$2.00 Kraft Dinner CupÖ$2.00 Daily SpecialÖ$3.75 Pizza PretzelÖ$2.00 OreoÖ$1.75 CookiesÖ$.75 MuffinsÖ$1.75 BagelsÖ$1.50 Fruit CupÖ$1.50 Sm. Choc MilkÖ$1.25 Lg. Choc MilkÖ$1.75 ChipsÖ$1.25 Hot RodÖ $1.25 Beef JerkyÖ$1.75 Cheese StringÖ$1.00 Cheeseín CrackersÖ$1.00 VeggiesÖ$2.00 Juice BoxesÖ$1.00 SlushyÖ$2.00 HallsÖ$1.50 Jello - $0.75 Yogurt - $1.50 Daily Specials - $3.75 Monday...Perogies Tuesday...Potato Skins Wednesday...Chicken Bacon Cheese Melt Thursday...Taco in a Bag Friday...Pizza ñ (Cheese or Pepperoni/Salami) As always, bag lunches will be delivered to Kindergarten and grade 1 students.  Please make sure orders have names, grade and room numbers on them. HANDICAPPED PARKING Just a reminder that the area designated as handicapped parking in front of the Early Years main doors is reserved for parents of children with special needs.  Please do not park in these spots. IF STUDENTS ARE ABSENT A reminder to parents that if your son or daughter is absent from school (K-12), please contact the school by phone or email the teacher directly.  In Early and Middle Years, parents will be contacted if a town student is absent without prior notification to the homeroom teacher.  A phone call that morning from parents or an email directly to the teacher would be greatly appreciated. SCHOOL CLOSURE A reminder to parents that in the event of a school closure due to weather, it will be posted on the Souris School website at 7:00 a.m.  School closures are also announced on our local radio stations, however, our website is another source for this information. www.shmb.ca/sourisschool