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PIONEERS HOOL5516

54 STREETROCKYMOUNTAINHOUSE, ABPHONE: 403-845-2468

NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED THE SECONDWEDNESDAY OF THEMONTHATTENDANCELINE: 403 844-4213WWW.WRSD.CA/PIONEER

Congratulations to all Pioneer School badminton team members who participated in the schooldivision's tournament. Special recognition going out to the following students who placed inthe finals:

Grade 7 tournament:

Connor S. - gold in boys singles

Sean K. and Ryan W. - silver in boys doubles

Grade 8 tournament:

Christopher A. and Sean W. - bronze in boys doubles

Brianna S. and Alaina S. - bronze in girls doubles

We would also like to thank our parent coach, Tania Sigouin.

Pioneer School Final Band Concert

Wednesday, June 4th

7:00pm

Pioneer Gym

All Grade 6 Honour Band and Grade 7 and 8 Concert Band members need to be at the school by6:40 to warm up. All Grade 7 and 8s need to be seated with instruments before the concertstarts.

Regular uniform is required. Grade 6 Honour Band is to be dressed in black and white withblack socks. The students all have vests. Grade 7 and 8 band members are to be dressed inblack dress pants with a white crew neck shirt for the uniform vest.

All band awards will be presented at the concert. We are looking forward to a full house. Seeyou there!!

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BAND NEWS

Upcoming Concerts

WCHS Jazz Showcase

Date: June 3rdWhere: WCHS Gathering Area

WCHS Final Band Concert

Date: June 10th

Where: WCHS Gymnasium

Both concerts start at 7pm andwould be great experiences for anyof the Pioneer band students...bonusmarks are available for attendance!!

PIONEER SCHOOL

2014 FESTIVAL RESULTS

Almost 200 students from Pioneer Schoolparticipated in the Red Deer Festival ofBands during the week of April 22nd. TheGrade 6 Honour Band and the Grade 7 and8 Concert Bands all received Superiorrating from the adjudicator!

Students from Pioneer placed in almostevery class. For full results go to

www.rockybandparents.ca.

Congratulations to the

following students for

receiving scholarship

recognition

Pioneer Grade 7 Concert Band -Elementary Grade 1 Band Scholarship($300)

School Woodwind Solo - Junior Scholarship($100) - Kelly M.

School Brass Duet/Trio - IntermediateScholarship ($150) - Daniel W., Sean K.,Ryan W.

School Woodwind Duet/Trio - Jr.Scholarship ($150) - Blayze H. & Sean W.

Pioneer Grade 7 Brass Quintet ($200)School Brass Ensemble - Jr. School -Cameron F., Justin H., Cameron T., QuintonM., Craig S.

SCHOOL OWNED

INSTRUMENTSGrade 6 students must hand in allschool owned instruments by June5th. This includes all TUBAS,BARITONES, HORNS, BASSCLARINETS, BARI SAXES, and BELLKITS. The large school ownedinstruments will be cleaned andreturned before the end of June soGrade 6 and 7 students can sign themout for the summer. Grade 8 studentswill need to see Mr. Friesen at WestCentral near the end of June in orderto get an instrument for summer use.

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BAND NEWS Cont.

UNIFORM VESTS

All vests will be collected the

night of the band concert. Students need

to hand in their vests at the conclusion of

their performance.

Gr. 6 Band Info Night

For the parents of Grade 6 studentscontinuing with the band program, there

will be an information session on June 17that 6pm. The Windshoppe will be in

attendance and other options for obtaining

an instrument will be discussed. Hope tosee you in the band room at 6pm on June17th!

MINI MUSIC STORE - JUNE 17th

The Windshoppe will be in RMH in the

Pioneer Band Room on June 17th at 6pm...

If you are looking for accessories for your

child's instrument - this is the place to

come! Neck straps, upgraded mouthpieces,

reeds, cleaning materials, cases, mutes,valve oil... send me an email ahead of time

if you are interested in something specific

- or come and browse...

ANNUAL BAND PARENT MEETINGPIONEER BAND ROOM

7pmTUESDAY, JUNE 17th

**All parents of Grade 6, 7 and 8 bandparents are encouraged to attend****following Gr. 6 Rental Info. Night

THE FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM IS HOSTING A BBQ! PLEASE

JOIN US.Hot dog and a pop for

only $3.00!!

Hamburger and a pop

for only $4.00!!June 3, 2014 11:00 a.m2:00 pm

Rocky Mountain House Co-op Parking lot.

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COMING UP:Friday, May 16 ........................................ ...................................No School

Monday, May 19 .................................... ...................................No School, Stat. Holiday -Victoria Day

Wednesday, May 21.............................. ...................................Public Speaking Compeon Gr. 7/8

Thursday, May 22 ................................... ...................................Group/Team/Sta Photo Day

Monday, May 26 .................................... ...................................School Council Meeng, Library, 12:00 pm (noon)

Thursday, May 29 ................................... ...................................Public Speaking Compeon Gr. 6

Wednesday, June 4................................ ...................................Final Band Concert, Pioneer Gym

Thursday, June 5.................................... ...................................Final School Dance

Friday, June 7 ........................................ ...................................PD Teacher Development Day, No School

EXAM DATE TIME

French Lang. Arts Part B Tuesday, June 17 9:00 a.m.

English Lang. Arts. Part B Wednesday, June 18 9:00 a.m.

Math Thursday, June 19 9:00 a.m.

Science Friday, June 20 9:00 a.m.

Social Monday, June 23 9:00 a.m.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Students, unless exempted mustbe in attendance on these days. Please arrange any medical ap-pointments, etc., at other times. Please Note: Students are to bring an HB pencil and

an eraser to each exam. Pencils may be purchased in the school office for .25 cents each.

GRADE SIX PROVINCIAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCHEDULE

Note: Gr. 6s will write exams in a.m with regular classes to follow.

Attention: Gr 6 P A T exams infoGrade 6 students are allowed, even encouraged to use calculators on the Math

Provincial Achievement Test to be written in June. At the school we do not have nearlyenough extra calculators for all the students who will need one for the test. Please

ensure that your gr. 6 student has his/her own inexpensive four-function calculator

(available at the dollar stores, etc.) as soon as possible.

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West Central Rebels

Volleyball Camp 2014

for Grades 6 9

August 25-28, 2014

Boys GirlsBasketball Camp

Aug. 1822 2014Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

West Central High School is proud toannounce its7th Annual Legacy Basketball Camp.

Join us for an exciting and educational weekof challenge as students develop their skillsand confidence to a whole new performancelevel.The camp is under the direction of Mr.Mike Stevens

Head Coach of the S A I T Trojans MensBasketball team.

West Central High SchoolLegacy Camp

REBELSBASKETBALL CAMP 2014

AUGUST 11-15LOCATION: WEST

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Registration forms can be picked up at thepioneer office.

Dress Code Expectations

Now that our weather has finally turned nice, Please remind students to dress appropriately.

School dress code:

If deemed unacceptable, the student will be asked to change or cover up. No breasts, bellies orbuttocks showing. No underpants showing. T-shirt sayings need to be school appropriate.