LOREBURN CENTRAL SCHOOL – DECEMBER 2015 NEWSLETTER www.sunwestsd.ca/loreburn-central

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec 10 – Elementary Christmas Concert

Dec 11 – Winter Formal Dance

Dec 21 – Jan 1 – Christmas Break

Jan 4 – Classes Resume

Jan 11 – SCC Meeting at 6:30

Jan 29 – NO School – Staff PD

** See other sports and hot lunch dates inside

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (SEE STORY)

This past month, we celebrated students’ academic achievements, volleyball success, as well as shared our vision of blended math with five other Saskatchewan school divisions and thirty teachers from within Sun West School Division. It is my belief that when you walk into any business or school you should be able to see what they believe is important. As you walk through our school I am hoping that the displays and the language used shows you that our school believes reading is important as well as preparing students through the 7 habits of highly effective people to be the best that they can be after they leave our building. Our reading goal states 100% of students will increase their reading by one level or be reading at their grade level by June 2016. Our leadership goal states that we would like to reach lighthouse school status by June 2017. The staff along with the School Community Council (SCC) work together to accomplish both school goals.

What does "Lighthouse School" mean?

The Leader in Me Lighthouse School title is awarded by Franklin Covey to honor the attainment of a well-rounded leadership model. Lighthouse Schools serve as models of leadership and mentors to other schools. It is sort of like getting your black belt. Currently, there are 161 Lighthouse Schools worldwide, 9 being in Canada.

How do we become a Lighthouse School?

Every school has the potential to be a Lighthouse School. Lighthouse Schools have achieved extraordinary results by meeting the standards laid out in the Lighthouse Criteria. There are 9 criteria that have been identified as critical to the development of a leadership culture.

School Community Council

Next SCC meeting is Monday, January 11th at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to attend!

Hot Lunch Days

December 3 – Subway Dec 10 – Hot dogs Dec 17 – Kraft Dinner

Owl Club

The Owl Club has set up a box in the office for anyone interesting in donating their Canadian Tire money. Money will go towards buying play equipment for the school.

7 Habits Tidbit Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind This tells us to picture the future-today, tomorrow, and ten years from now. Who are we? What do we want? These answers should come from trying and learning new things, not from other people. When we create a picture first, we are able to make choices that leads us to our destination. Think and complete some of the sentences with your family:

When people describe me, I would like them to use words like…..

One thing I would like to start doing is…..

BELL RINGING SCHEDULE

High School Elementary

Warning Bell 8:55 Warning Bell 8:55

Period 1 9:00-9:53

Period 2 9:58-10:51

Period 3 10:56-11:49 Morning Recess 12:20-10:35

Lunch 11:49-12:34 Lunch 11:49-12:29

Period 4 12:39-1:32

Period 5 1:37-2:30 Afternoon Recess 1:55-2:10

Period 6 2:35-3:28 End of Day 3:28

Principal’s Pen By Jill Long

SENIOR

GIRLS

VOLLEYBALL

RAITEC

PROVINCIAL

SHSAA 2A

CHAMPIONS!

LCS NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2015

One thing I would like to stop doing is...

My biggest dream is…..

On-line Bullying Presentation – (picture – right) On Tuesday, Nov 17th our grades 5-10 students participated in alongside more than 9,000 Saskatchewan students from Grades 6 through 12 in the province’s largest ever Student First Anti-Bullying Forum. The online forum and presentation kicked off this morning with a live broadcast from Regina’s Campbell Collegiate to schools across the province where students watched in real time. Students got an opportunity to hear from Education Minister Don Morgan and University of Regina Professor, Dr. Alec Couros. Dr. Alec Couros was very entertaining and spoke about how to be safe and respectful online. Students then learned about the “I Am Stronger” website http://iamstronger.ca. This page is an initiative designed to stop the activities of bullying and cyber-bullying. This is done through awareness and education around cyber safety, the effects of bullying, and supporting youth-led initiatives. On this website is lots of bullying resources for kids, teens, families, and educators as well as links of the different ways to report online bullying. Students also learned that The Ministry of Education has partnered up with “I Am Stronger” to provide small grants of up to $1000 for youth-led initiatives to address bullying and cyber-bullying within the province of Saskatchewan. The goal is to empower youth to take their ideas and turn them into positive action that can influence social change in schools, communities and online.

Second Blended Math Leadership Day

On Tuesday, November 24th, LCS hosted educators from within the school division and the province to come see firsthand our blended math program that they hope to implement in their own environments. Quote from a former student:

On my way back from Saskatoon yesterday, I met one of the attendees when I was getting gas at the card lock. I'm terrible with names but they said everyone was raving about the content and how well LCS did hosting. Made me feel pretty proud that I graduated from there and some of the teachers that taught me are still there! Jason Wong

Loreburn/Davidson Senior Girls Volleyball

Provincial Champions! (Picture on front)

The senior girls’ volleyball team finished their season on Saturday, November 21st as the SHSAA 2A Provincial Champions in Porcupine Plain, beating a great team from Invermay in three games in the gold medal match.

Raitec started their championship run weeks ago, with the provincial tournament as the final step in a successful season. At provincials, Raitec finished second in their pool during round robin play, after victories against Langham, Porcupine Plain, and St. Walburg and a loss to Invermay. This resulted in a crossover playoff where the team recorded wins in straight sets against Kerrobert followed by a semi-final straight set win against Foam Lake.

The final match was one of the most exciting matches we played all year, with a final score of 25-22, 28-30, and 25-19. Invermay was a great offensive team, and they passed very well; both of these are also areas of strength for us, so the fans were treated to a very entertaining match. In the end, our experience at 3A provincials last year helped us to stay focused on our goal of a gold medal.

Raitec provincial champions are grade 12 players Jacey Sanden, Karissa Rendall, Kaitlyn Baldwin, Jackie Losie, and Maddy Vollmer; grade 11 players Miranda Farrell, Jessica “Killer” Matheson, and Jamie Sarich, and grade 10 players Brianna Jess, Emily Read, Tori Rendall, Lyndzey Sanden, Kaitlyn Glubis, and Gracie Allan. Raitec would like to thank the staffs at Loreburn Central School and Davidson School for their support this year, especially for helping us stay caught up at school when we had to miss for volleyball. The girls also really appreciated the fans who made the trip to Porcupine Plain. It was very cool to be playing in front of a supportive crowd, especially when we were so far from home.

Before the provincial championships, other gold medal performances for Raitec during the 2015 season were at tournaments at Davidson, Assiniboia, Porcupine Plain, Beechy, Humboldt, Kahkewistahaw, Hanley, and Outlook, the Conference championship at Davidson, and the Regional championship at Arcola. Coaches: Tony Baldwin, Sandra Baldwin and Karen McConnell

Student panel answering

questions from teachers and

administrators from around the

Division and province.

Mr Hom (Western gear on Western Day) and Mrs. Siroski presenting Blended Math Learning.

LCS NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2015

Co-ops Work Wonders Davidson School and community wishes to extend congratulations to the Senior Girls on their provincial victory. We would also like to sincerely thank the girls, their families, and your school/community for your support, commitment, and dedication during the year. The Raitec partnership has been a fantastic example of a Co-op bringing out the best in students as they pursue a common goal. We are very proud to have been on this journey with you!

Jason Low, Principal Davidson School

Senior Boys 4A Provincials in La Loche The Senior Boys travelled to La Loche on the weekend to take part in the SHSAA 4A Provincial Playoffs. They battled hard, starting out with a game against La Loche in an exciting, electric atmosphere. During the weekend, we battled hard in every game winning two and losing three but pushing every team except SCA to three sets and ultimately finishing in 5th place. The boys proved how determined and athletic they were and were exceptional ambassadors for their schools, coaches and communities. Throughout the weekend there were displays and numerous activities for the athletes to learn about the Dené culture including dream catcher making, dancing and language lessons. Thank you boys for a great year and let’s get ready for next year.

Student Leadership Council (SLC)

The 12 Days of Christmas

Day 1 Dec 3 Door Decoration

Day 2 Dec 4 Locker Decoration

Day 3 Dec 7 Ugly Christmas Sweater

Day 4 Dec 8 Christmas Tree Decorating

Day 5 Dec 9 $1.00 for a candy cane to whoever

Day 6 Dec 10 Guess the Christmas song

Day 7 Dec 11 Christmas Airband Competition

Day 8 Dec 14 Movie Day

Day 9 Dec 15 Christmas Bake Sale

Day 10 Dec 16 Gingerbread House making

Day 11 Dec 17 Christmas Characters

Day 12 Dec 18 Lollygump

Winter Formal Dance

LCS will be hosting a Winter Formal Dance on Friday, December 11th from 7:00 – 11:00. Doors will close at 8:00 and your guests must be prepaid and on the attendees list.

Coding Club

Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Siroski have decided with the busy schedule we will be doing coding club at lunch hours with those students from K-12 that are interested. We will be doing them from 12:05 – 12:30 in the computer lab on the following days: Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 14 and 18

Grade 5-6 Basketball

Mr. Dorward and Mrs. Siroski will be coaching the grade 5-6 mixed basketball team this year. We will be doing practices on Wednesday’s after school until 4:45. Practices will start Wednesday, December 2nd with a few games in January and February.

Elementary Christmas Concert

Our annual Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Come watch our many talented performers!

Light Up the Village Location – Elbow Civic Centre

Saturday December 5th Sleigh Rides 4 – 5:00 Pick up at Civic Center

Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate from 4 – 6:00 supplied by the Elbow Service Club

Pictures with Santa at 4:30 – Digital camera supplied or use your own

Christmas Carolers

Light Up Ceremony with Santa at the Elbow Civic Center at 5:30

Breast Cancer Fundraiser Organizers and Entertainers: Back Row: Austin Lemcke, Adam Zacharias, Tori Rendall, Kaitlyn Glubis, Dodge Long, Karissa Rendall, Shane Lafontaine, Mandy Ringdal Front row: Darla Wonnick, Jackelyn Losie, Brianna Jess. (Leadership Class)