SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Volume 30, Number 16
January 29, 2010
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE
The end of January has arrived and Grade 9-
12 students are in full swing writing exams.
Just a reminder that exam week runs from
January 29 ñ February 4th. Friday, February
5th is a PD Day. There will be No Classes for
K-12.
We had another school closure day this month.
Just a reminder to listen to our local radio
stations and check the Souris School web site.
Bus students will be contacted by drivers,
please ensure that your driver has your mobile
cell numbers if you cannot be reached on your
land-line.
Order forms will be going out on February 8th
if you are interested in ordering ëSabreí school
wear. Prices will be in next weekís newsletter
along with the logo design.
The new semester begins on February 8th.
As always, if you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to call me directly
at 483-6230.
ïMr. Bob Young
SOURIS SCHOOL WEB SITE
There is a new box added to the Souris School
Web Site. It will be updated by 7:00 a.m. if
the school is closed due to inclement weather.
We realize there was some confusion on CKLQ
when school was closed on Monday, January
25th. Hopefully, if there is another closure,
this will be another avenue to check to see the
status of the school.
BAND NEWS
On Friday, January 22nd, Dr. Wendy McCallum
from Brandon University work with band
students in grades 8-12. Aside from working
on individual music pieces, she also worked
with students on proper posture, breathing
techniques, tone quality and class performance
fundamentals.
Grade 8 and 9 band students will be attending
and performing at the Winnipeg Optimist
Festival on February 24th and 25th.
Chaperones are still required for this event.
Please contact the office or Mr. Cwir if you
are available to chaperone.
A full scholarship for one week at
International Music Camp in 2010 (value $345
USD) will be awarded on February 10.~~To
enter go to the IMC website after Thursday,
January 28th and click on "Sign Up" at the top
of the homepage.~~It's that easy!~~One
entry per person.~~Anyone can sign up--
students, parents, grandparents, friends,
teachers, etc.~~After signing up, you will be
kept posted on all kinds of exciting things
happening at IMC.~~The winner will be
selected from all who have registered on the
website by 11:59 PM on February 10, 2010.
~The scholarship winner will be announced on
February 15.~~Come back for more contests
as summer approaches!
Updated information is regularly posted on the
ïMr. Cwir
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
The school is now accepting registration for
Kindergarten students for the 2009-2010
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.
EXAM TIME TABLE
Friday, January 29th
(Subjects in brackets means no exam.)
A.M.
Gr. 9 - ELA
Gr. 10 ñ ELA
Gr. 11 ñ Appl. Math
Gr. 12 ñ Chemistry
P.M.
Gr. 9 ñ (Graph Tech)
Gr. 10 ñ Futures/Start
Gr. 11 ñ (Media)
Gr. 12 ñ (Media)
Monday, February 1st
A.M.
Gr. 9 ñ Math
Gr. 10 ñ Pre-Calc/Appl. Math
Gr. 11 ñ ELA
Gr. 12 ñ Biology AP
P.M.
Gr. 9 ñ (Wood Tech-Open Shop)
Gr. 10 ñ Essential Math
Gr. 11 ñ Chemistry
Gr. 12 ñ Art
Tuesday, February 2nd
A.M.
Gr. 9 ñ Science
Gr. 10 ñ Science
Gr. 11 ñ Physics
Gr. 12 ñ None
P.M.
Gr. 9 ñ French/(Band)
Gr. 10 ñ (Digital Web)/(Band)/(Career Dev.)
Gr. 11 ñ Geo./ (Band)
Gr. 12 ñ (Band)
Wednesday, February 3rd
A.M.
Gr. 9 ñ SS
Gr. 10 ñ Geo.
Gr. 11 ñ History
Gr. 12 - None
P.M.
Gr. 9 ñ Art
Gr. 10 ñ French/(Wood Tech.-Open Shop)
Gr. 11 ñ (Wood Tech.-Open shop)
Gr. 12 - none
Thursday, February 4th
A.M.
Gr. 9 ñ 11 Conflicts
$$$ TO HELP WITH HAITI RELIEF
Today is the last day we are collecting blue
jean money to donate to Haiti. Last week we
collected $245.20. Next week we will report
what Souris School staff and students
collected in total. Thank you to everyone who
has donated to this worthwhile project.
VOICE LESSONS
Explore your voice with me! I am now
accepting beginner level singers for voice
lessons. Lessons will take place after school in
the Souris school band room. Call Julie at
741-0102 for more information.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
Forbidden Flavours is looking to host some
Board Game nights at Forbidden Flavours
(OOPS! We advertised Souris School by
mistake!) If you have any board games you
are no longer using and would like to donate,
please drop them off at Forbidden Flavours.
We will let you know if enough interest is
shown and when the game nights will be.
ïMike from Forbidden Flavours
SOURIS SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY
COUNCIL
PAC Executive for 2009-2010
President ñ Jaycee Thexton 483-3065
Vice-President ñ Shelley Elliot 726-1888
Secretary ñ Mary Lovatt 483-2717
Treasurer ñ Heather Remillard 483-7383
Early Years Representative ñ Cheryl Roberts
483-3034
Middle Years Representative ñ Cheryl Roberts
483-3034
Senior Years Representative ñ Pam Walker
483-3710
ìA community organization dedicated to the education and well being
of children.î
MICROWAVE DUTY
Please arrive at the school at 11:45 a.m.
Parents you will have to use the main office
doors as all other doors will be locked. You can
go to Room 7 in the Early Year's 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: Feb.1 ñ Twila
Morrisseau, Fwb.2 ñ Kim Eissner, Feb.3 ñ
Wendy Fergusson, Feb.4 ñ Lisa Edmunds.
Thank you to Amy Heath, Rene Stone and
Trisha Simonson for doing microwave this
week.
If there are any problems please phone me at
483-1511. Thank you.
ïMarie Peaslee
CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS
February will be a very busy month. Students
have now received their individualized
timetables for Semester 2. Please come and
see me if you would like to make any changes.
Students have two weeks to do so. Parents,
please feel free to call me if you have any
questions.
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the University of
Regina is planning a visit to our school. A
presentation is available to students who are
interested in learning more about post
secondary institutions and scholarships that
go with the application process. On Thursday,
Feb.11th a representative from Manitoba
Transportation and Government Services will
be at our school at 9:30 a.m. He will be
speaking to Grade 11 students on careers in
this government field, as well as potential
summer employment opportunities. Their
Grade 11 student summer salary range is
$14.67 per hour.
There are many scholarships available to the
Grade 12 students right now. Now is the time
to be submitting your applications and
checking your institutionís scholarship
requirements. Please see me for further
information.
ïMrs. C. Delaurier
BASKETBALL
Varsity Boys
In Varsity Boys Basketball action Wednesday
night they hosted Sioux Valley and won 73-36.
Everyone contributed to the game. It was a
great team effort. Top scorers were: Will
Lagradilla 22 points, Chris Gohl 17 points, Calin
Carr 11 points, Ken May 8 points.
ïCoach Gohl
SCHOOL CURLING
Mondays, (except first Monday of every
month)
3:30 ñ 4:00 ñ grades K-2 students
4:00 ñ 4:45 ñ grades 3-5 students
Tuesdays, 3:3O ñ 4:30
Open to all students above grade 5.
FOUND SOME MORE - OLD YEARBOOKS
We have the following years available. Cost is
$1.00 for each book. Drop by the office for
your copy.
Senior Years
1980-81, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1986-87, 1995-
96, 1997-98, 2003-2004, 2005-2006.
Middle Years
1989-90, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-
96, 1997-98, 1998-99, 2001-02
Semester 2 Senior High Timetabl9
2009-2010
9:00 ñ 10:15
Gr. 9 ELA
Math
Gr. 10 PE
Art (1 & 3)
French (2 & 4)
Dig/Web (2 & 4)
Gr. 11 ELA
History
Gr. 12 Applied Math
Bio (Reg)
Wood Tech
10:15 ñ 11:20
Gr. 9 Keyboarding
Career Dev.
Wood Tech
Gr. 10 ELA
Science
Gr. 11 French IITV
Psych
Pre. Calc
World Issues
Gr. 12 French IITV
Psych
Bio (AP)
World Issues
11:25 ñ 12:30
Gr. 9 ELA
Math
Gr. 10 Band
Dig/Web
Futures/Bus (2 & 4)
Wood Tech
Gr. 11 Band
Art
PE
Physics (2 & 4)
Consumer Math (1 & 3)
Gr. 12 Band
Art
PE
World Issues IITV
ELA-Lit IITV
12:30 ñ 1:30
Lunch
Gr. 9 Day 1 & 3 Jazz Band
Gr. 12 Calc/Adv. Math IITV
1:10 ñ 2:10
Gr. 9 SS
SCI
Gr. 10 Essential Math
Intro to Pre/App Math
Gr. 11 Pre Calc IITV
Current SCI
Career Dev.
Gr. 12 Physics
Inter Dis SCI
ELA-LIT
2:10 ñ 3:15
Gr. 9 PE
Band
Art
Gr. 10 Geo
2D Animation/
3D Modeling
Gr. 11 Bio (AP)
Consumer Math
Bio (REG)
Gr. 12 Physics IITV
ELA-LIT
SCHOOL COMING EVENTS
January
29-Feb. 4 Grade 9-12 Exams
February
8 Semester 2 begins
Gr. 11 & 12 Ski Trip
9 Gr. 6 Ski Trip
11 Gr. 8 Ski Trip
15 Louis Riel Day
16 & 17 Grad Pictures
19 Gr. 7 Ski Trip
SOURIS DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL
Coming soon:
Sunday, February 28th ñ Chuck and Albert -
Canadian Comedy Award and East Coast Music
Award nominees
Friday, April 9th ñ ëJakeís Giftí ñ a one-woman
play about a veteran and a 10-year old girl
returning to Juno Beach
AVALON THEATRE
January 29-30, 7:30 p.m.
The Princess and The Frog
Animated Rated: G 1 hr. 35 mins.
ìThe Princess and The Frogî marks Disneyís
return to the warmth and grandeur of hand
drawn animation. From the heart of
Louisianaís mystical bayous and the banks of
the mighty Mississippi comes an unforgettable
tale of love, enchantment and discovery with a
trumpet playing alligator, a love sick Cajun
firefly, and a host of other charming
characters at every turn.
DELORAINE BORDER FESTIVAL
Entry Deadline Tue. Feb. 2, 2010
Applications available at schools, Deloraine
Brendelwin Library, music teachers
No late entries accepted.
Be a part of the festival this year
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.
ALLERGY ALERT
Please do not bring or send products
containing nuts, kiwi, fish or seafood. We
would also appreciate if you can avoid sending
egg products such as egg sandwiches, boiled
eggs or meringues. Thank you so much for
helping us to keep everyone safe and healthy.
HYGIENE REMINDER
Washing of hands and face before coming to
school helps stop the spread of germs as well
as materials that could cause anaphylaxis
(allergic) reactions. Please help to monitor and
encourage your childís healthy cleanliness
routine.
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.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS
Thank you to everyone who keeps saving the
labels/UPC codes from Campbell Soup
products, V8-Juice/Splast/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
and then click on labels for education for more
information on this program. Keep those labels
coming!
ïMrs. Glenda McConnell
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
STAY WARM!
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.
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