SOURIS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER www.shsd.mb. ca Volume 30, Number 2 September 18, 2009 NEWS FROM THE OFFICE A BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. Delaurier for organizing the Senior Yearís Awards.  Mr. Kindle did a great job as the Master of Ceremonies.  Congratulations to all the award winners, we are looking forward to a great academic school year. The turn out this year to the ëMeet and Greetí was below normal.  We, as a school are wide open to ideas/solutions to make this event more of a success.  We hope everyone who attended enjoyed the evening.  Thank-you to all the members of our PAC that attended. If you have a school or community event, please email to sourisevents@gmail.com.  This will automatically get it on the Community calendar at the Town of Souris website.  This is a great opportunity to get your event advertised. Important Dates to Remember Grade 12 Trip to Camp Koinonia September 22 & 23 Terry Fox Run September 25th, 1:00 p.m. Just a reminder that students need their own water bottles. Welcome the World BBQ Oct. 2, 6:30 ñ 8:00 p.m. Victoria Park School Pictures October 5th As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me directly at 483-6230. CAREER EXPLORATION NEWS Our first semester courses are now into their third week.  Any course changes require a permission form since the deadline to change has passed.                                            Congratulations to all the students for their academic success in the 2008/2009 school year. Grade 9 Highest Mark in Subjects Awards Math- 4 way tie    Jenna Coulthard, Nicole Harkness, Wylie Somersall and Ben Williams ELA ñNicole Harkness, Honorable Mention to Tasha Mason, Ben Williams and Morgan Husband Phys-Ed-Tie Nicole Harkness, Cameron Rowat Intro Keyboarding- Tasha Mason Print Communications- Lorena Williamson Graph Tech- Tie Michaela Michaud-Smith, Eric Quon Wood Tech- Jessica Stuart Social Studies- Jenna Coulthard Science- Nicole Harkness Life/Work Exploration (Career Development) Tie- Michael Vinck, Ben Williams Band ñ Jenna Coulthard Art ñMorgan Husband French- Jenna Coulthard Souris School Student Council Grade 9 Effort Awards Presented to students who have displayed continual effort Nicole Harkness, Cameron Rowat, Ben Williams, Jenna Coulthard Honors/Distinction/Principalís Recognition Awards Honors is presented to a student whose combined average mark is between 70 -79% in their compulsory subjects.          Rachel Dornian Dustin Driedger Kaitlyn Fraser Katlin Goba Dalyce Laursen Stephanie McCulloch Michaela Michaud-Smith Alan Robertson Jessica Stuart Lindsay Swaenepoel Jared Thompson Lorena Williamson Distinction is awarded to those whose combined average is between 80-89% in their compulsory subjects. Aaron Carter Jared Fowell Eric Quon Jordan Greig Jordan Hale Kody Lamb Allison McKinnon Rachel Mulligan Katarina Panagiotou Kayla Robins Michael Vinck Josh White Tanya Wurtz Principalís Recognition ñ is presented to students whose combined average is 90-100% in their compulsory subjects.   Jenna Coulthard Nicole Harkness Morgan Husband Tasha Mason Cameron Rowat Wylie Somersall Benjamin Williams Souris School General Proficiency Award Grade 9 Jenna Coulthard Spirit Award Morgan Husband Legion Camp Award for Art Kody Lamb Grade 10 Awards   Highest Mark Subject Medals Pre-Calc- Whitney Fortin French- Whitney Fortin Science- Whitney Fortin ELA- Whitney Fortin Phys-Ed- Whitney Fortin Band- Whitney Fortin Art- Holly Reimer Applied Math- Whitney Fortin Geography- Whitney Fortin Futures in Business - Jeremy Robbins Start Your Own Business- Jeremy Robbins Life/Work Planning (Career Development)- Jessica Knight Digital Pictures ñ Allison Brigden Web Design- Jessica Knight Consumer Math-Tie -Nicole Ray, Bruce Swaenepoel Wood Tech ñ 3 way tie - Allison Brigden, Whitney Fortin and Jeremy Robins Student Council Grade 10 Effort Awards Jessica Knight, Allison Brigden. Whitney Fortin, Bruce Swaenepoel, Cody Minary Grade 10 Honors Tanner Butler Brodie Donogh Terry Doull Dayson Geddes Kirsten Gillis Kody Green Sarah Hoffman Seth Hume Drayden Kowalchuk Brendan Murphy Kyle O'Toole Nicola Ray Brendan Robbins Jeremy Robbins Michael Stephens Stacee Taylor Jaycie Vaughan Taylor Yeroschak Grade 10 Distinction Ashley Coulthard Chase Hainsworth Danielle McKinnon Cody Minary Brett Miner Darby Peaslee Lane Quigley Holly Reimer Amanda Rolfe Bruce Swaenepoel Grade 10 Principalís Recognition Allison Brigden Whitney Fortin Jessica Knight Souris School Grade 10 Proficiency Award Whitney Fortin Spirit Award Allison Brigden Grade 11 Awards Highest Mark Subject Awards Chemistry- Tanya Palson Physics- Tanya Palson Biology- Tanya Palson Current Science- Tie   Barry Fleischmann, Eric Brown Applied Math- Tie - Danica Swaenepoel, Sarah Williams Pre-Calc- Danica Swaenepoel Accounting- Chelsey Logan Consumer Math- Kara Winters Art- Chelsey Logan Drama- Taylor Yeroschak Band- Tie -  Josh Adams, Hannah Tufts English- Tanya Palson, Danica Swaenepoel. Honorable Mention Brynna Walker History ñ Whitney Fortin Wood Tech Grade 11- Gina Bussidor and Wood Tech Grade 12- Evan Beilby    Geography- Shandie Parobec, Alyssa Warnett Student Council Grade 11 Effort Awards Danica Swaenepoel, Brynna Walker, Hannah Tufts, Brett Young Grade 11 Honors Colin Apperley Ashley Bonnett Candace Draper Carter Ferguson Julia Ginter Delaney Husband Sheryl Kaskiw Josh Murray Shandie Parobec Katie Pierce Kelsie Scott Alyssa Warnett Tanner Yeroschak Grade 11 Distinction Josh Adams Evan Beilby Eric Brown Gina Bussidor Troy Chandler Jacy de Koning Alanna Denbow Luke Hill Michelle Janz Chelsey Logan Sean Morrison Kaitlan Thiessen Khloe Warburton Sarah White Kara Winters Brett Young Grade 11 Principalís Recognition Tanya Palson Danica Swaenepoel Hannah Tufts Brynna Walker Sarah Williams Souris School Grade 11 General Proficiency Award Danica Swaenepoel Honorable Mention Tanya Palson Spirit Award Brynna Walker Extra Curricular Activities Senior High Drama Awards Performance Award- Julia Ginter & Bruce Swaenepoel Student who best exemplifies the work ethic of the Theatre- Bruce Swaenepoel Souris Lionelles Service Award Brynna Walker Blue Jean Award         Allison Brigden         Ashley Bonnett         Danielle McKinnon         Holly Reimer         Chelsey Logan Volunteering!!!   Many College and University programs now look at the studentís volunteering record for acceptance into their programs.  Volunteering is a very valuable experience, not only for necessary requirements but also to be involved and help in our community.  Donít wait until your final school year to start. The 2010 scholarship information is now starting to be released for the Grade 12 students. The Loran Award Scholarshipís deadline is October 27.  Please see me for further information. ïMrs. C. Delaurier MIDDLE YEARS NEWS Middle Yearís Drama The Middle Years Drama Club is proud to present  ì Way Out West in a Dress î a western comedy. You'll "dye" laughing at this wild western musical full of dynamic dialogue, double identities, criminal plots and a music score as wild as the Old West! With over 50 Souris Middle Years students involved in the production, you are sure to enjoy the performance. Two performance dates are set - Thurs. Oct. 29th and Fri. Oct. 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the Souris School gym.  Tickets will be available at the door. Come out and enjoy the show! A NOTICE TO ALL M.Y. DRAMA CAST MEMBERS Play practices will occur on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. up until the performance week. Please bring a water bottle and snack to each practice as well as your script.  Students are expected to make arrangements for their own transportation home at 5:00 p.m.  There may also be some Sunday practices as well.  Times and dates to be announced. ALL CAST MEMBERS WITH SPEAKING PARTS - LEARN YOUR LINES ! WE HAVE ONLY 6 WEEKS UNTIL PERFORMANCE ! REGULAR ATTENDANCE AT PRACTICES IS REQUIRED BY CAST MEMBERS IN ORDER FOR THE PLAY TO BE A SUCCESS.   A full dress rehearsal is set for Tuesday October 27th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Donít forget performance dates are Thursday. October 29th and Friday, October 30th. Costumes Needed: Please check the following list for the costume items your child will need for the play.  If there are any items you do not have or canít borrow, please let us know no later than September 24th.  We will be happy to help you.  Please call:  Cherilyn Jackson ñ 483-3659, Linda Perrin ñ 483-3020 or Jane Farmer ñ 483-3419.  List of costumes as follows: excluding the townspeople and the saloon girls.  We will be advising you on their costumes later.   Costumes: Hugh Murray Clarence:  black suit of period, white shirt Lady Claire Rawl:  fancy dress of period, very elaborate; wig Fuzzface:  overalls-old looking, plaid shirt, floppy brim hat, grey wig, scraggly fake beard Tara Farmer Melody Plunkett:  gingham or calico long dress Grant Jackson Colt Revolver Jr.: black suit, white shirt, vest, pocket watch on a chain, western dress boots, hat, pair of six shooter guns and holster at hips, pistol butts facing forward for a cross hand draw Alissa Swaenepoel Jessica James: long dress of the period Adam Kowalchuk Roger Gaines:  black suit, white shirt, western boots Rogaine:  long dress, wig Rob Banks:  dressed totally in black, hat to boots black, large droopy fake moustache Emma Boisvert Heidi Gray:  dress, disguised as a man, jeans, plaid shirt vest or poncho, boots and western hat, hair up under the hat, fake sideburns, moustache or beard Krystal Adams Roberta ìBobbieî Pinz:  dress, jeans, plaid shirt, vest or poncho, boots and western hat, sideburns, moustache or beard Cassie Rekken Nell Clipper:  dress, jeans, plaid shirt, vest or poncho, boots & western hat, sideburns, moustache or beard Kyla Harding Barbra Seville:  long dress of the period Bailey Radcliffe Carrie OíKey:  long dress of the period Niamh McKenna Eileen Dover:  long dress of the period Brett King/Bradley Englebretson Phillip Glass:  dark slacks, white shirt, sleeve garter Tyson McRae Will Reader:  business suit Sabastien Gohl Smitty Black:  wears rough pants, worn shirt, full leather apron, western boots Kolton Kowalchuk Bob Burr:  pants, shirt of the period Harris Robertson Bill Holder:  suite of the period Blaine Driedger R.I.Peay:  suit of the period Nathan Greig Levi Fines:  suit of the period Lane Fraser Rhode Steed:  (1)  old jeans, checkered shirt western boots, hair piled up under western hat  (2)  very becoming hair style, black western outfit, western boots Jessie Robbins Russell Grubb:  jeans, western shirt and boots, looks clean cut compared to his boss Sadie Blessing:  (1)  dress and hat of the period, small purse or umbrella  (2)  disguised as a man:  jeans, shirt, vest or poncho, western boots and hat, sideburns, moustache or beard Danny Peaslee Train Conductor:  conductor hat 15 saloon girls 12 townspeople 2 horse outfits Bar Tenders:  2 blue shirts, 2 bow ties Dresses with bustles SHAVETHON FOR JESSIE ROBBINS Jessie, a 13 year old girl from Elgin, MB has been diagnosed with Hodgkinís Disease, cancer of the lymph nodes.  Jessie and her family travel to Winnipeg each week for doctor appointments & chemotherapy treatments.  Family and friends are fundraising to help offset some of the expense of driving to Winnipeg every week.  We are asking for pledges to shave our hair off in support of Jessie.  Participants will be collecting over the next 2 ? weeks.  Pledge forms may be picked up from Leanne Rolfe at the Souris School for anyone wishing to participate in the Shavethon.  It will take place at the fundraising BBQ on September 27th @ the Souris Park from 4:00 ñ 6:00 p.m. If you have been missed and would like to make a pledge or have any questions, please call Chris Swaenepoel 483-3067 or Debbie Sherritt 483-2245. An alternative to the Shavethon is to purchase a purple clip-on hair extension.  Purple is the color for Hodgkinís.  The extensions will be sold at the BBQ for $10.  We would ask that you preorder them by calling Debbie Butler at Plaza Petals, 483-3174.  Deadline to order is September 19th. SOURIS SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The first SSPAC meeting of the school year will take place on Monday, September 21st starting at 7pm. I would personally like to extend an invitation to all parents interested in being involved in their childís education; please consider attending this important meeting. It will be held in Room 12 at the school (enter through the doors by the main office). The following are some of the items on this monthís agenda: ?~Review of budget for 2009-2010 school year ?~School website ?The policy dealing with behaviour related  issues on school buses ?Phone tree list for students riding the school  buses ?The schoolís allergy policy ?Intramural sports ?Threat assessment policy ?Inconsistency of school supply requirements  throughout MY and SY ?Sound issue in big gym .Fundraising ?Filling of Room Rep. positions (K-5) At the October meeting Southwest Horizon School Division Superintendent Dale Peake will be in attendance to answer our questions and concerns regarding the possible expansion of the daycare within the school. We will be spending some time during the September meeting discussing what questions and concerns we as parents have. Lastly, as mentioned in last weekís newsletter, SSPACís focus this year is communication. We will spend some time during Mondayís meeting to discuss: What ways do we communicate effectively as a school community; what areas need improvement and are there any new ways that we can communicate? So, whether you are new to the school or have been involved with SSPAC over the years, I hope you will consider attending the first meeting of the school year this Monday, September 21st @ 7pm. Have a great weekend! ~       ïJaycee Thexton 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 DRIVERíS EDUCATION Driverís education will be starting Sunday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m.  Parents would be the same day at 11:00 a.m.  Students must be 15 on or before April 10, 2009.  Please note that this date was wrong in last weekís newsletter.  For more information contact Doug Hastie at 824-2881. GOLF Team 1:  Brett Young, Terry Doull, Cameron Rowat, Tanner Butler Team 2:  Kyle OíToole, Carter Suski, Troy Chandler, Kody Lamb The teams played in the Zone Championships in Melita on Thursday. SOUTHWEST SABRES FOOTBALL The Sabres traveled to Stonewall last Friday for their opener.  They lost 24-20 to the defending champs, the Stonewall Rams. The Sabres play today in ëThe Bowlí against Parkwest Outlaws.  Game time is 4:30 p.m.  Come out and cheer them on. SCHOOL COMING EVENTS September 22-23   Gr. 12 Trip to Camp Koinonia 25      Terry Fox Run 27      Shaveathon and Fundraiser         BBQ for Jessie @ Souris         Park 4:00 ñ 6:00 p.m. 28      PD Day ñ No Classes October 5       School Pictures will be taken 29 & 30 Middle Years Drama         Performance 7:00 ñ 9:00 p.m.         ìWay Out West in a Dressî COMMUNITY EVENTS If you have any messages for Community Events please email it directly to: conniem@shmb.ca Referee Clinic October 4th ñ 8:00 a.m. ñ 4:00 p.m. Ages 13 & older as of December 31, 2009 Contact Kathy Hainsworth @ 483-4002 for info or to register. Attention All Souris and Glenwood Residents The new Town of Souris and RM of Glenwood website is up and running.  Check out the site at: www.sourismanitoba.com Local organizations are encouraged to send their events to the website committee so they may be included on the events calendar.  Send events to:   sourisevents@gmail.com The website will be kept as current as possible.  This includes the Business Directory section.  They are listing business name, address and phone numbers, including cell and fax on this section.   Send information to: sourisevents@gmail.com Nursery School Information & Registration Night Wednesday Sept 23rd, 2009 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Souris Day Care any questions please call - 483-2535 ~ Thank you Tara Director Souris Cooperative Day Care Center Inc. & Programs (204) 483-2535 phone (204) 483-2688 fax ~ "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the futureî~ - John Fitzgerald Kennedy St. John Ambulance Youth Group Registration Youths between the ages of 6-15  are invited to join our Community Service Youth Group.  Registration & parent orientation will be held on Monday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m.  Registration will also be accepted on Monday, September 28th and Monday, October 5th starting at 7:00 p.m. Registration takes place at the St. John Ambulance Training & Community Services Centre in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre.  Parents must be present to register their child and please bring your Manitoba Health card.  There are no registration fees, no weekly dues and your uniform shirt is provided.  Members learn first aid and CPR skills, and participate in several fun activities.  For more info call 727-4466 or email at Info.brandon@mb.sja.ca UPCOMING RECREATION HAPPENINGS Souris Valley Recreation Commission 204-483-5214 204-483-2538 fax FALL 2009 FIT BODY BOOT CAMPS SOURIS SEPTEMBER MONDAYS Starting September 14th ñ November 16th - 10 weeks - 60 min 6pm - Core & Cardio Boot Camp $110.00 7pm - Weight Trainers Boot Camp $110.00 WEDNESDAYS Starting September 16th ñ November 18th - 10 weeks - 60 min 6pm - Core & Cardio Boot Camp $110.00 7pm - Weight Trainers Boot Camp $110.00 SPACE IS LIMITED AND YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER ~Gymnastics Starts September 17th Thursdays - September 17 ñ October 8th Souris Curling Club 4:00 ñ 5:00 pm Grade 1-2 5:00 ñ 6:00 pm Grade 3-4 6:00 ñ 7:00 pm Grade 5-6 Cost: $35.00 Shake Rattle & Roll Preschool Activity Program Ages 2-4 Thursdays September 17 ñ October 8 2:00 ñ 3:00 pm Souris Curling Club Cost:~$4 drop in Fee~or $15 for all classes Class size will be limited ~Yoga Come join us for a night of relaxation and exercise Tuesdays September 15 ñ December 15th Cost:~ $10.00 per evening 7:30pm ñ 8:30pm Souris & Glenwood Memorial Complex Little Hands = BIG HelpÖHELPING HANDS.~ Sunday School Registration for St. Paulís United Church will be on Sunday, Sept. 20 between 10:30 and 11:00 in the auditorium of the United Church.~ For more info please contact Lori at 483-3410 or by email chriscouling@mts.net AVALON THEATRE September 18-20      7:30 P.M. ICE AGE DAWN OF DINOSAURS Starring:  John Leguizamo/Queen Latifah Rated P.G.  1hr.27mins After Sid pilfers some dinosaur eggs, Manny & Diego  and the rest of their prehistoric pals enter a mysterious, underground world to rescue the hapless sloth. During the course of their mission, the gang encounters many creatures great and small, including hungry carnivores and a relentless, dinosaur-hunting weasel named Buck. 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. QUESTIONS ABOUT  IMMIGRATION? A representative from Citizenship & Immigration Canada will be available to answer enquiries on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Service Canada Centre, Govít of Canada Building, 1039 Princess Ave., Brandon ñ by appointment only.  Call 726-7623 ñ 8:30 ñ 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.  If required, please bring an interpereter. Please consider this your invitation to register for Beavers, Cubs & Scouts on September 16th and September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paulís United Church.  September 23rd will also be a regular troop meeting for the three groups.  Beavers are for children ages 5-7, Cubs are children ages 8-11, Scout are 11 years and older. RMFL  SCHEDULE 2009 FRI., SEPT. 18 - all at 4:30 STONEWALL at VIRDEN DAUPHIN at      NEELIN PARKWEST        at SOUTHWEST @ SOURIS WED., SEPT. 23 - all at 4:30 VIRDEN  at NEEPAWA NEELIN at SOUTHWEST @ SOURIS PARKWEST        at DAUPHIN FRI., OC.T 2 - all at 4:30 SOUTHWEST at NEEPAWA DAUPHIN at      STONEWALL NEELIN at PARKWEST FRI., OCT. 9 - all at 4:30 NEEPAWA at NEELIN STONEWALL at PARKWEST SOUTHWEST at VIRDEN FRI OCT 16 - all at 4:30 PARKWEST        at VIRDEN NEELIN at STONEWALL NEEPAWA at DAUPHIN THUR. OCT. 22 - all at 4:30 DAUPHIN at SOUTHWEST @SOURIS STONEWALL at NEEPAWA VIRDEN at NEELIN SAT. OCT. 31 - all at 2:00 4TH at 1st  LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL 1 3RD at  2nd LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL 2 6TH at  5th CONSOLATION GAME SAT. NOV. 7     CHAMPIONSHIP GAME   (at highest placed finalist ) 2:00 ENJOY THE GREAT WEATHER AND HAVE A RELAXING WEEKEND!