February 10, 2012 newsletter

February 10, 2012 Phone: 483-‐6298 or 1-‐866-‐422-‐5118

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Automated Notification Service Wawanesa School is pleased to announce our subscription to SchoolConnects Automated Notification Service provided through Synrevoice Technologies Inc. SchoolConnects can deliver a wide variety of messages by phone and email to parents and staff at a very high speed. It will help enhance overall communication within our school communi ty and improve our emergency preparedness. We believe that good attendance is an important factor contributing to the academic success of students. To keep you informed of your child's class attendance in a timely manner, we will be using SchoolConnects to notify you by phone and email if your child is marked absent from class and we are not notified ahead of time. The phone calls are usually made to your home phone in the evening when you are likely there. If you have a personal mobile phone, you have the choice of having SchoolConnects call your mobile phone to ensure that you personally get the messages. Please let us know and we will be glad to make the change for you. We are excited about using SchoolConnects to enhance communication and improve the quality of education for your child. We would like to hear your feedback on this new initiative. We will begin using this system in March.

Website - Our New Look

Check out our new website. Thanks to Mrs. Stone for creating it.

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Kindergarten RegistrationWawanesa School is accepting registration for the 2012 – 2013 Kindergarten class. Our program runs mornings every day. If your child or another you know is eligible, we encourage you to pick up a registration form at the school office. This information is necessary for transportation and planning for next year.




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Hovercraft Competition The hovercraft team of Kyle Moore, Troy MacMillan, Taylor Wilton, Caleb Vidler and Josh Diaz had a great time at the Canadian Manufacturing Expert’s competition on Thursday, January 19. Their quick, light and expertly made hovercraft definitely tore up the competition. They made it through the course with the fastest time of the day and were one of the only teams that made it through completely with no assistance. The problems of the day were the crash that happened in the drag race, and the business report. But all wasn’t lost as the boys left with a good look at an excellent university. They learned teamwork, patience and maybe had a little fun along the way. The university well suited the competition with a large racing space and an intricate course to boot. There were 21 schools there, and with university students piling in, the area in the engineering building was quickly filled. As the day went by the guys got a tour of S.A.E, Aero, and the Baja workshop, which was enjoyed very much. Engineering is a well-respected field of work with many perks; whether the guys try to pursue a career in it or not is their choice, but at least through this program they got a view of the industry and when the time comes to decide, I’m sure they’ll have no regrets.

Josh Diaz

Welcome to Mrs. HaymanMrs. Brandi Hayman joined our staff on Monday, January 30th as an Educational Assistant in Early/Middle Years.“I am the new Educational Assistant at Wawanesa School. I moved to Shilo from Alberta

with my husband, Andrew, in September. I have my Education and English degrees from the University of Lethbridge. I love to read books for all ages as well as gardening and spending time with my family and friends and my kitten, Cinder.”

We are also pleased to have Mrs. Wendy Shearer accept a full time Educational Assistant position.

Reports Sent Home Semester reports for students in Grades 9-12 were sent home on Wednesday, February 8th. Please refer to the ‘student portal’ found on our website under the ‘parent/student link’ tab.

Westman Honor Band Congratulations to the students who will be participating in the Westman Honor Band on February 10 and 11 in Brandon. Matt Lahner, Ashley Penner, Kirstin Greer, Teegan Harris, Megan Penner, Chantel Bartel, Krista Wilton and Amanda Hopcraft will be representing our school. Come and cheer them on at their concert on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. It will be a great concert.

A. Klippenstein

Grad MeetingMonday, February 13th

6:30 pmRoom 1

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Are You the Target of a Bully?Bullying is scary and embarrassing. It can make you feel as if it’s your fault - it’s not! Here are a few things to remember:• YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Don’t be afraid to TELL

AN ADULT YOU TRUST. Telling is not tattling. If you are afraid to tell your parents, then tell your grandparents, brothers or sisters, or a grown-up that you trust. Even if you just want to talk about it, they will listen.

• THIS WILL END. You will not have to feel this bad forever!

• AVOID BULLIES AND PLACES WHERE BULLIES ARE. If you know a kid who doesn’t like you then STAY AWAY from them. Walk to school earlier or later. Take different paths to school to keep away from the bully.

• If the bully won’t stay away from you then STAY CALM AND IGNORE THE BULLY and WALK AWAY. The bully wants you to get mad so don’t. It’s harder for the bully to bully you if you are not there.

• DON’T FIGHT BACK OR GET MAD. It’ll make the bullying worse.

• DON’T BE ALONE in the hallways, restrooms, empty classrooms or playground. Walk to school earlier or later or walk with brothers, sisters, neighbours or friends. Take different paths to school to keep away from the bully. Don’t be alone in the hallways, restrooms, empty classroom or playgrounds.

• HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS. Bullies pick on kids who are alone.

• JOIN GROUPS and find friends.• BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, other kids will notice.• DON’T ACT SCARED - hold your head up, stand up

straight and don’t look at the ground or your feet. Slouching, looking at the ground or your feet and fidgeting show that you’re not sure of yourself. Hold your head up and stand up straight. Look confident - bullies pick on you if they think you are afraid of them. Project confidence. Bullies don’t pick on kids who are confident. Remember, you are NOT Alone!

• LOOK AROUND SCHOOL. You’re probably not the only kid being bullied. Make friends with other kids who are alone. Maybe you can help the other kids.

• SIT NEAR THE BUS DRIVER on the school bus.• Don’t get made, GET FUNNY. It shows that you’re

not scared and humor can sometimes diffuse the situation.

• THINK OF THINGS TO SAY AHEAD OF TIME. Keep them short and don’t say anything mean (don’t be a bully yourself).

• STAY WITHIN SIGHT OF TEACHERS AND GROWN-UPS when you are at school. If they can see you, they can help you.

• DON’T BRING EXPENSIVE STUFF OR LOTS OF MONEY to school. Bullies pick on kids who bring things they can take. It’s not worth getting hurt. Things can be replaced but you can’t.

What You Should Tell Others?• What happened to you and what you did.• Who bullies you and who say it happen.• where it happened and how often it happened• WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING that happened to

you in your diary. Don’t forget to write about things that other kids and grown up did for you.

• GET HELP. Talk to a teacher. It’s their job to stop the bullying. If you are scared then take a friend along. Tell your teacher when the bully is not around. If you can’t tell them in person,then write a note.

• SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR SCHOOL NURSE. Ask them to write down any scrapes or bruises and show it to a grown up.

• KEEP A DIARY. Sometimes it helps to remember the good things that happened.

• Share your experiences and ideas about bullying with www.bullying.org or tell your story through poetry, drawing music, animation and film.

“Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others.”

Bill Belsey, creator of www.bullying.org

For more information, you can refer to this website:

http://www.bullying.org/external/documents/ACF429.pdf

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Curling This week marked our third week of curling. There are at least 19 students enjoying their experience on the ice (that does not involve skates); this includes Ryan, Anthony, Connor, Kain, Daniel, Brett, Brandon, Austin, April, and Catrina in Grade 4; Julia and Kourtney in Grade 5; and Julie, Dawson M., Avery, Ryley, Ashton, Cassie and Dawson C. in Grade 6.

Rocks And Rings are coming to Wawanesa School on February 13. “Curling rocks” are brought into the school and students from Grades 2 to 7 will experience curling in the gym.

Provincial Honor Choirs Conference Congratulations to Asia Oleson and Matthew Lahner for their acceptance into the Provincial Honor Choir Conference, which was held February 3-5 in Winnipeg, MB. Wawanesa School is proud of these two students’ musical talents and endeavors.

Band Fundraiser Plans are underway for a ‘Gourmet Kitchen’ fundraiser for Band and Choral students. Information will be sent home with students within the next couple of weeks. Please check Ms. Klippenstein’s website for more information.

Interview Date Changes Please note the date changes for our next parent-student-teacher conferences. They will be held on Monday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 21. Letters will be sent home in March for families to indicate which date they prefer.

Career Symposium On Wednesday, March 7, the Grade 10, students along with participating Grade 11 and 12 students, will head into Brandon for the Annual Career Symposium. We will also take a tour of Brandon University and ACC's new Trades buildings. It will be a very informative day!

Mrs. Lane

Yearbooks are On Sale$30.00

Full Colorsee Mrs. Lane to place your order.





Middle Years Ski Trip to Ski Valley On March 1st, our Middle Years students will have an opportunity to participate in a downhill ski day at Ski Valley in Minnedosa. Information and parent permission forms have been sent home. To guarantee your seat, please return the parent permission form and fees as soon as possible; first come - first serve.





Calendar of EventsFebruary 14 Blood Donor Clinic 4:30 - 8:30 in school gymFebruary 20 Louis Riel Day; No SchoolFebruary 21 Grades 7-8 Girls’ Basketball Divisional Tournament in Souris - 12:00 noon startFebruary 24 P.D. Day; No SchoolFebruary 28 Grades 8-12 Ski Trip to AsessippiMarch 1 Grades 5-7 Ski Trip to MinnedosaMarch 9 Report Prep: No SchoolMarch 19 and 21 Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews (4:00 - 7:00 p.m.)March 23 Admin. Day; No SchoolMarch 24-April 1 Spring Break

Congratulations to Josh Diaz and team mates Brian Bellews and Riley Jones, who were selected to participate in the High School Hockey All Star game in Virden on Saturday, January 28.

The Trustees of Southwest Horizon School Division invite you to attend a public meeting on the proposed 2012/13 budget.

Location: Band Room, Hartney SchoolTime: 6:00 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Everyone is Welcome to Attend

If you have any questions or concerns, contactMr. Brian Spurrill, C.M.A., Secretary-Treasurer

Southwest Horizon School DivisionBox 370

Melita, ManitobaR0M 1L0

(204) 483-6261

Please RSVP via email to [email protected] telephone 483-6249



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February 10, 2012 newsletter