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September 14, 2012 Phone: 483-‐6298 or 1-‐866-‐422-‐5118

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Wawanesa School

Welcome back! I would like to take this time to welcome students back to school. We have many new faces at the school including some new staff and many new students. We also have some new courses offered in the high school including Photography, Agriculture and Spanish. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the school as well check the School Website for upcoming events and announcements.

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Wawanesa School

Wawanesa School invites you to join us

onWednesday, September 19

2:15 p.m. Undergrad Awards Ceremony

5:00 p.m. Terry Fox Walk5:30 p.m. Meet and Greet BBQ -‐ Come and Meet the Staff! (with proceeds from the BBQ going to the Terry Fox Walk)

Terry Fox Walk Once again we are pleased to host our annual Terry Fox Walk on Wednesday, September, 19th. Our walk this year will include students, staff, parents and community members. We will leaving from the school front doors at 5:00 and will return to the school at approximately 5:30 p.m. for a barbeque. All are welcome to attend! The barbeque will be organized by our student council and will include a hotdog, chips and a drink (bottled water of juice box) for $3. We are very proud to be associated with the Terry Fox Foundation and believe that

our involvement launches a successful, positive and meaningful school year. Thank you in advance for your support. We are very proud to announce that we are currently in our second decade of collecting for Terry Fox Foundation. To date, we have collected $58,000!! Wow!!

Lisa Thomson

Band Information Meeting There will be a short band parent information meeting after the Terry Fox BBQ on September 19th at 6:30 p.m. I look forward to seeing everyone there!



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Please join us as we celebrate the opening of the

Brandon University has donated their old observatory telescope to Wawanesa School. The telescope has been installed at the school and we

are ready to formally open our new observatory.

Grand Opening: September 19, 2012

7:30 pm Formal opening and ribbon cutting

7:45 – 9:30 pm

Open House and night sky viewing (weather permitting)

Construction of the Wawanesa Observatory was made possible through the generous donations of:

Brandon University

Brandon Area Community Foundation

Canadian Space Agency

Manitoba Department of Education

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Staff Roster for 2012-‐2013Brent Hauser Principal, 7 Phys. Ed., Stephanie Emberly Vice Principal, Grades 3-‐4 Math, Trans Math 15G, 1st Steps in Math Division CoordinatorJamie Clark KindergartenAngela Kaastra Grade 1 and Reading Recovery Darlene Boake Grade 2, Grade 1-‐2 MathMichele Cory Grade 2 ELA/Social/Science and Gr. K, 2, 3, 4 MusicLisa Thomson Grade 3, Literacy SupportLeanne Elder Grade 4 ELA and French, Elem. ResourceCindy McKinnon Grade 5, Grade 4 Science Pam Elder Grade 6, Grade 7 Social StudiesChristy Shearer Grade 7Mark Lawrence Grade 8, Intro Applied Management 10F, HS P.E.Mary Jo Abbott High School ELA, History, Print Communications 25S, Global Issues 40S Danita Borton Elem. Music, Choral, HS Apprenticeship, CTS, Guidance Counsellor K-‐12Paul Friesen HS Science and Math, Technology MentorMelanie Lane HS Resource, Lifeworks, Essential MathAmy Morrison Physical EducationAlysha Klippenstein Gr. 7 – l2 Band, 8 ELA, BusinessMichael Reykdal Geography, HS Phys. Ed., Agriculture 30STerryl Stone MY French, PhotographyRodger Zelmer HS Science, Math, Drafting, Small Engines

Support StaffMeaghan Beare Educational AssistantWendy Cullen Educational AssistantTaylor Hintz Educational AssistantSam Perreault Educational AssistantLuella Plett Educational AssistantCorinne Rutherford Educational AssistantCraig Vint Educational AssistantLucie West-‐Burnham Librarian Jody Luckins Custodian Debbie Murray Custodial AssistantHong Huang Custodial AssistantJanet Hamilton Canteen ManagerNatasha Degerness Canteen AssistantMaureen Fisher Secretary

Bus DriversMeaghan Beare Bob Daymond Carl Gibb Lorna Gruhn Bonnie Hill Corrine Rutherford Craig Vint

Introducing our New Staff

Mrs. Terryl Stone was born and raised in Manitoba, and now resides in Boissevain. She is a teacher and photographer, and owner of Black Dog Photography. Having lived out in Alberta for many years and taking some time at home with her two young kids, she's excited to be back teaching in Manitoba.

Hello, I am Ms. Samantha Perreault, a new Educational Assistant at Wawanesa School. I moved to Wawanesa a year and a half ago from Brandon. I decided to move for a little change and something new. Last year I volunteered at the PCH and substituted as an EA. I am happy and excited to be a part of the team and community at Wawanesa School.

My name is Ms. Taylor Hintz. I was born and raised in Boissevain. I grew up in a family of iive, with two brothers and one sister. During my school years I enjoyed being involved in extra curricular sports such as hockey, volleyball, baseball and also participated in a half marathon. I recently moved back to Boissevain from Fisher Branch where I worked as an educational assistant and assisted coaching volleyball. My future plans include becoming an elementary school teacher and I look forward to the upcoming year at Wawanesa School.





School Yard Space Many parents and community members have noticed the recent re-‐location of our second trailer at the school. We are very limited in physical space in the school and on the school grounds. The plans for the trailers are to have them become extra teaching space. The trailer east of the school is nearing completion for a small engines classroom. The one north of the school is in the plans for refurbishment upon completion of the small engines trailer and eventually will be used as classroom space.

Mr. B. Hauser

AttendanceJust a reminder to parents

to continue to contact the school between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. regarding student absences, either by telephone (483-‐6298) or by emai l ([email protected]). This will save us from contacting your home. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

On-‐Line BankingParents are able to pay

school fees using their on-‐line banking option with most iinancial institutions. Please send an email to Mrs. Fisher ([email protected]) indicating who and what the fees are for. Families new to our school may contact the ofiice to activate this on-‐line banking. Please contact y o u r l o c a l b r a n c h f o r information if assistance is needed.

School TrafSic Trafiic at the school has been re-‐routed again this year with the busses now picking up and dropping off in the front of the school then proceeding through our parking lot and exiting east on Commercial Street. The reason for the change is safety concerns with trafiic moving through our playground. I do realize this does pose some problems with congestion and daycare drop off and pick up. We are asking that no trafiic go behind the school at any time. Daycare parents are to park in the back parking lot and walk their children to the north doors. The school and village will be looking at this in the next week or so and possible changes may occur. Please do not park along the dike in the school parking lot at any time. This will be used for bus park ing . We ask for understanding in the meantime and we are trying to minimize the congestion at drop off and pick up times.

Mr. B. Hauser

OfSice HoursThe ofiice will be open from

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The ofiice is closed from 12:30 -‐ 1:00 p.m.

School BookingsThe school will be available

Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. for community meetings or events.

If possible, please book your meetings for Thursdays.

NewslettersWe believe it is important

that all students and parents have the opportunity to read the newsletter.

We will be sending monthly newsletters home in two ways: on paper with the youngest family member, and by email via Synervoice. If you have a preferred email address for this, please contact the ofiice.

Our next newsletter will be October 12.

CanteenWe are pleased to welcome

Mrs. Janet Hamilton and Mrs. Natalie Degerness as our canteen managers.

T h e c a n t e e n w i l l b e o p e n i n g o n T u e s d a y , September 18. The canteen will be open Mondays to Thursdays and closed on Fridays. Menus will be sent home with the youngest family member . They a r e a l s o available on our website. All students may pre-‐order milk this year. Students must pre-‐order lunches at the 8:55 a.m. registration so enough food can be prepared. We w i l l b e o f f e r i n g a $20 canteen card on a trial basis for all students and staff wishing to purchase one. They will carry the name of purchaser and a r u n n i n g t o t a l o f m on e y remaining on the card.

Remember: we are a Peanut Safe School. Please do not send peanut or tree nut products to school.



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Volunteer DriversIn past years we have always depended on

parents to volunteer as drivers for our extra-‐curricular trips. This has helped keep costs down for all participants. All volunteer drivers will be required to have up to date clearance by the RCMP criminal record check and the Child Abuse Registry. Parents/volunteers interested in driving for iield trips and/or volunteering in the classroom must go to their closest RCMP ofiice to complete the paperwork for the Criminal Record Checks. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a second piece of identiiication. A letter from the school must accompany the criminal record check indicating the school is aware of your application.

Child Abuse Registry forms are available from the school or by going to the website: w w w . g o v . m b . c a / f s / c h i l d f a m / child_abuse_registry_form.html

We value our volunteers and hope that you will not mind going through this process. If you are willing to complete the paperwork involved, please contact the school ofiice.

Magazine Campaign Dates of the campaign will be from October 1 -‐ 15th. Please remember us when you are renewing your subscriptions!

Yearbooks The 2011-‐2012 yearbooks have arrived. They are $30 and available from Mrs. Lane. They will also be available for purchase during the TerryFox/Meet The Teacher evening.

Paper OverloadWe have sent many things home

with your children this week. We forwarded information through the youngest family member.

Family registration forms are very important for updating our records of parent contacts, phone numbers, emails and health concerns. These forms are needed as soon as possible.

The school calendar is posted on our website.

Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest 2012-‐2013

The Wawanesa Lions Club invites students aged 11, 12 & 13 on or before November 15th to enter the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Students are asked to create an original poster, using any medium, based on the theme “Imagine Peace”. Deadline for entries is November 8th. Please ask Mrs. Fisher at the ofiice for the contest rules & regulations or contact Lion Margaret Martin at 824-‐2457. Prizes for the local contest will be provided by the Wawanesa Lions Club. One poster will be chosen for further competition at the District level and from there winning posters will go on to the Multiple District & International level. The Grand prize winner receives $5000 US and a trip to Lions Day in New York. As well, 23 Merit Award prize winners will receive $500 US.

WestMan Youth Choir Congratulations to the following students who are a part of this year's Western Manitoba Youth Choir: Asia Oleson, Matthew Lahner and Patrick Day. These students will be attending two weekend rehearsal camps up at Clear Lake and then touring West-‐Man Oct. 13-‐16. Watch for further updates for the concerts closest to Wawanesa!

Welcome to our Kindergarten Class



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Notes from the Transportation Department Welcome back to school! This year has been a challenge in that we have at least one new driver in each of our communities! With new drivers taking on existing routes, it has come to our attention that the Private Lane Policy was not always followed. We intend to ensure all of our routes are in line with Division Policy. In the coming weeks we will be asking drivers to drive down lanes that may be of questionable distance, and document the length of the lane. Our information will be updated and if a change is going to be made, families will be informed. Please see the details of the Private Lane Policy below.

Policy EHH -‐ Private Lanes Bus drivers shall go into a resident’s yard to pick up students only where the residence is a minimum of 0.6 kilometers from the bus route established, the gates are open, the road is suitable for busses, and there is an unobstructed place for the bus to turn around. Any exceptions to this rule will be made by a board designate on a case by case basis.

Procedure EHH -‐ Private Lanes Under normal circumstances the bus driver will not enter a resident’s yard to pick up or drop off a student if the lane is less than 0.6 kilometers long. However, this may be allowed on a case by case basis where the following circumstances exist:

Where in the case of the lane being less than 0.6 km, the student concerned requires transportation either through medical certiiication, as a special needs student, or as a disabled student who may require transportation in accordance with departmental regulations.

The pick-‐up point would also be a turn around point on the bus route, and in the interest of safety, the school bus may be permitted to go into the yard to turn around when it is considered unsafe to do so at the end of the lane.

Where in the opinion of the board designate, the location of the student pick-‐up or drop-‐off is not suitable for reasons of visibility, trafiic level, student age or other safety consideration.

Designated Bus Stops Please be aware that our drivers are only permitted to stop at a student’s place of residence or a pre-‐designated stop.

The Southwest Horizon School Division Bus Handbook for students and parents will be published this fall.

Please direct any questions to either Glynn Warnica, Operations Supervisor, or Lori Couling, Operations Coordinator.

High School Apprentice and Career and Technology Programs

Wawanesa School has an eager group of students enrolled in the High School Apprentice and Career and Technology programs this year. At present there are four students apprenticing in various trades and 13 students in the CTS program. The CTS students will be commencing their work placements this fall. If you are interested in mentoring a student in your workplace, please contact Mrs. Danita Borton at the school 483 6298 or by email ([email protected]). Each student will be completing 80 hours of volunteer work in their CTS placements.

Mrs. Borton







Grade One has Reading Buddies Grade One met their Grade Seven reading buddies last week. All year long we'll share reading with each other. What a wonderful way to spend time together!

Library News Fall is fast approaching and with the turning of the leaves our Fall Scholastic Book Fair arrives at the school. We invite you to share in this celebration of reading with us. Your child will have the opportunity to visit the fair during school time and can purchase books at this time. If you prefer to come with your child, we will be holding our Books and Brownie night on Wednesday October 3rd from 6:30 -‐ 8:00 pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy a tasty treat and choose some amazing books that we will have at the fair. Also with only 13 weeks to go until Christmas you can make a start on that never ending list of gifts to buy; everyone enjoys getting a wonderful book as a gift. If you are unable to come to our Books and Brownie night please feel free to come to the fair during school hours, or send the correct amount for your child’s book and he/she can come during their class visit or recesses to purchase their book. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.

Book Fair Dates: Monday October 1st -‐ Friday October 5th

Books and Brownie Night: Wednesday October 3rd

6:30 -‐ 8:00 p.m.

High School Hockey Wawanesa School will be again combining with Killarney School for hockey this school year. Interested players met with Mr. Hauser last week. A parent informational meeting is planned for Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Killarney. If you require any further information, please see Mr. Hauser.





Calendar of Events:September 14-‐15 Varsity Girls’ Volleyball tournament in WawanesaSeptember 17 P.D. Day; No SchoolSeptember 19 Awards Program 2:15 p.m. Terry Fox Walk at 5:00 p.m. BBQ at 6:00 p.m. Band Information Meeting at 6:30 p.m.September 19 Grade 5-‐6 Water Festival iield trip to Souris (8:30 a.m. -‐ 2:00 p.m.)

September 19 High School Hockey meeting in Killarney (6:30 p.m.)

October 1 Book Fair arrivesOctober 1 Magazine Campaign begins (concludes on October 15)October 3 Books and Brownie Evening 6:30 -‐ 8:00 p.m.October 5 Last day of Book FairOctober 8 Thanksgiving Day; No SchoolOctober 19 P.D. Day; No School

Grade 7/8 Girls’ Volleyball The Gr. 7/8 girls’ volleyball season will be starting up soon. This year the team will be coached by Miss Taylor Hintz and managed by Mrs. L. Elder. There will be a fee of $25.00 per player to help cover the costsof transportation and for referees. More information will be available in the next week.

Mrs. L. Elder

Grade 7/8 Boys’ Volleyball The Gr. 7/8 boys’ volleyball season will be starting up soon as well. This year the team will be coached by Mr. Reykdal and Mr. Zelmer. There will be a fee of $25.00 per player to help cover the costs of transportation and for referees . More information will be available in the next week.

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball The varsity boys’ volleyball team has been practicing since the iirst week of school in preparation for several pre-‐season tournaments. They will be in Glenboro this Saturday, September 15 for an early season test against some of the top ‘A’ teams in the province. Things will get more intense next weekend, September 21-‐22, when they are off to Brandon for the Brandon University high school boys’ tournament featuring teams from across southwest Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. We are still waiting on a zone schedule. Stay tuned for upcoming home game dates as the boys prepare to defend their Zone 9 ‘A’ championship title for a third consecutive year.

P. Friesen

Varsity Girls Volleyball The season is just getting up and going, and with a few practices under our belt the Wawanesa Varsity Girls are excited to be hosting the 7th Annual "Early Bird" Tournament this weekend. Our varsity girls round robin games are to be played Friday September 14th at 9:00 a.m., 11:15a.m., and 12:45 p.m., and playoffs on Saturday. League games will begin the last week in September, and we're looking forward to a great season! Come out to cheer on the warriors!!

A. Morrison



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