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February 2012
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
Mrs. Anne Range, Lead Teacher (Ext. 510)
Ms. Debbie Bray, Office Manager (Ext. 521)
Mr. Terry Arnold, School Community Council Chair (Mailbox in Office)
Trustee, Mr. Terry Bell (519-534-2893)
Principal’s Message
Inside this issue:
Principal’s Message
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BWDSB Strategic
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Public Speaking
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Winter Celebration
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ASCS Courtesy
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ASCS Week-at-aGlance
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Science Explosion
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Book Fair
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Reading for Meaning
“Most Improved”
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Pizza Forms Online
5
QSP Magazine
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Thank you!
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Winterfest Donations 6
Thank you!
Greetings! It has been a very
different winter at AmabelSauble without snow! We are
still hoping to get a blast of
winter, so our students can
make use of our snowshoes,
build snowforts at recess and
the Nordic Ski Team can get
out!
Report cards will go home on February 17th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
your child’s teacher. Your active
involvement in your child’s academic life and our partnership to
that end, is an important part of
their success.
We continue to try to provide opportunities for parents to become
involved in their children’s academic life. Our student-led conferences were attended by 63%
of parents. We hope that next
year, we can raise this to 85%.
We provided “Come Read With
Me” to help parents learn reading strategies we teach in school.
Rob Davidson, Bluewater’s ETeacher will present electronic
“Homework Help” to parents at
our next School Community
Council Meeting on Feb. 13th,
6:00 p.m.
The research on parents’s influence on children’s academic
success, points to the following
ways that parents affect their
child’s success:
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providing adequate health
and nutritional conditions
Setting up a good place at
home for children to do
academic work (free of
distractions, but with
assistance close by)
Academic and occupational aspirations and
expectations for children
of their parents, guardians
and other significant
members of their immediate community
(Source: Leithwood and Jantzi’s
(2006) synthesis of 40 studies)
“How the Leading Student
Achievement Project Improves
Student Learning: An Evolving
Theory of Action” (February
2010) by Dr. Kenneth Leithwood
family work habits
guidance and support
provided to children for
homework and school
stimulation to think
about issues in the larger
environment
Bluewater District School Board Strategic Plan
Bluewater District School Board has just launched its new Strategic Plan, which
includes the following Vision and Mission statements and three Priorities:
Vision:
2011-12 Fundraising
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Fundraising Goals
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Mission:
Speech Reminder
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We are a learning organization committed to providing a quality educational experience for every student in a safe and caring environment.
Red Scarf Day
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Preparing our students today for the world of tomorrow.
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
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Strategic Plan Priorities:
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Ensure the well-being of students and staff in a safe supportive environment for teaching, learning and working.
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Provide quality instruction and learning experiences in an equitable and inclusive environment.
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Encourage parent engagement.
The following Community Forums are being organized for the public to learn more about the Strategic Plan:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – South East Area
Hanover Heights Community School, 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – West Area
Port Elgin Saugeen Central School, 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – North East Area
Beaver Valley Community School, 6:45 p.m.
Amabel-Sauble Community School Public Speaking
Competition
Congratulations to the following students for their fine work in the ASCS Public Speaking Competition, Jan. 22nd.
Senior Division (Gr. 7-8) : First- Tori Kuhl- My Day Compared to a Girl in Afghanistan, Second-Sarah HunterPoverty, Third-Kyle Bailey-Indian Genocide, Junior Division (Gr. 4-6): First-Jessica Davidson-Smoking, SecondTerran Hooey-Child Labour, Third-Daniel Thompson-Global Warming
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
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Winter Celebration!
Students from K-8 enjoyed a day of winter activities (with very little snow!) on January 26th. Students in K-1 stayed at
the school and played winter games, students in Grades 2-6 went skating at the Wiarton Arena and Grade 7-8 went to
the Wiarton Curling Club for a lesson. Our sincere thanks to the parents and volunteers who came out to help us tie
skates, thank you to the Grade 7/8 students who chose to assist, as well, and thank you to the Wiarton Curling Club
and their volunteers for providing lessons for our students! We had a great time.
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The ASCS Courtesy Bubble
Our staff believe that one of the most basic elements of a healthy
school environment is when all members of the school community are
committed to interacting in a courteous way. At our January assembly,
staff presented three skits to students to model the appropriate, and
inappropriate ways of:
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saying please
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saying thank you
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responding to a greeting and by making eye contact and responding in a cheerful way
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politely asking for help when needed
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Students did enjoy watching their teachers make impolite demands
and requests without the use of “please”, banging another teachers
desk to ask for help and generally misbehaving. However, they equally
enjoyed the great feelings projected when teachers modelled the appropriate use of these social graces, and how they can make everyone,
have a great day. We are presently stressing with students in assemblies, in classroom programs and in our daily interactions that the basic manners listed above are really a very important and expected part
of how people live and work together in schools and that their use projects a great, positive energy. Your help at home to reinforce the above,
would really be helpful at this time.
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ASCS Week-at-a-Glance Delivered to your Mailbox!
SCC Communications
If you would like to receive our ASCS
Week-at--a-Glance, please forward your
email to our SCC Chair, Terry Arnold.
We will leave it in his school mailbox so
you can be added to the list to receive
our ASCS Week-at-a-Glance! Parents say
they love it!
The week’s school activities,
right in your IN BOX! Sign up
today!
Science Explosion!
Our upcoming Science Explosion
gives students in grades JK - 8 opportunities to develop their skills of scientific inquiry. Who knows maybe an
Amabel-Sauble scientist will discover
something that will save lives, save
the planet or make the world a better
place.
to improve their science instruction and
fully integrate the Science Fair concept
into other curriculum areas and received that grant. In addition to working
on the scientific process and developing
skills in math in data management,
many classes are focusing on the questioning skills, procedural writing and
journaling that is part of a scientist’s
Last spring, four members of our
way of working. Your support and enstaff, led by Mrs. Range and Mrs.
couragement of their scientific inquiry is
Carriere applied for a grant for exan important part of their learning.
perienced teachers to work together
Come celebrate on March 7th!
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
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SCIENCE EXPLOSION!
Save the date! We hope all parents will attend!
Wednesday, March 7th
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Amabel-Sauble hopes to some day Own the Podium
at the Regional Science Fair competitions at the Bayshore!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL THE SAME NIGHT!
Reading for Meaning “Most Improved” Awards
Sponsored by the Friends of Sauble Beach Library
will be awarded to a student in each of division at our
“Spirit Day” Assembly in February or March.
Pizza Forms Can Be Found Online
Pizza forms can be found on Mrs. Muir’s website for download at
http://www.sau.bwdsb.on.ca/teachers/J.Muir/
QSP Magazine Reminder
though our main fundraising campaign is over, you can still support our
school by purchasing or renewing magazine subscriptions on line at
www.QSP.ca
Each subscription that we sell continues to bring profit to our school.
Bookmark Us!
www.sau.bwdsb.on.c
Winterfest 2012!
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
Fretz’s Valumart-Sauble
Beach
Thank you for our grocery
delivery and support of
our fundraising activities!
Thank you to Mrs. Lisa Br
ady, Mrs. Peggy
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Angus and Ms. Sabrina Kr
einer for their
organization of our Winter
fest 2012 fundraising activities. Your eff
orts on behalf
of students is greatly appre
ciated.
Thank you to all the paren
ts, students and
high school students who
assisted.
Thank you to the Sauble
Beach Chamber of
Commerce, for their assis
tance with our
Silent Auction. Becky Knigh
t, Jessika
Husak and Cynthia Logan….
Thank you!
Winterfest Donations! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Gardel Pet Shop, Sauble Trading Post, Leanne West, RMT
WalMart, Fast Forward, Sauble Beach Service Centre, Anonymous donar of NHL Tickets, Bayshore Country Feed,
South Bruce Property Management, Colborne Ski-doo Sales & Service, Chatters Hair and Beauty Salon, Sauble Hairwaves, McBeth’s Café, Austen Graphics, Fyre Place Patio Shop, Hello Dolly, The Coco Club, Jessika Husak, Becky
Knight, DNL Family Restaurant, Remax Grey Bruce Realty Inc., Sauble Service Centre, The Owen Sound Attack
Lakeside Home Hardware, Sauble Golf and Country Club, Shouldice Designer Stone, Wiarton Aviation
2011-12 Fundraising
In consultation
with Trip—$5000
staff, parents and our SCC Committee, Amabel-Sauble has restructured
Intermediate
Student
our
fundraising
activities
this year to ensure we are providing equal opportunity and resources
Playground
Equipment
Fund—$5000
to students across all grades. The proceeds of some of our fundraisers are dedicated to specific
Technology Needs—3 laptops-$4800
fundraising goals, (i.e. intermediate trip, or laptops) and the proceeds of some are divided up
Forest
of Reading
$910 goals. We may not meet all our goals this year, but we’re workand applied
to allResourcesof the school’s
Me
Initiatives—$1000
ing to
onWe
these
specific things because we’ve determined they are present needs for our students’
academic,
social and physical
development.
Music
Program—Drum
Set– Yamaha’s
8-ply birch/Mahogany
concert
– 8 drums,
4 stands—$2354
Parentstom
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community
members
are always welcome to make donations towards a specific
item
in
a
manner
that
will
benefit
students or the students (grade) involved in a particular
Nelson Place Literacy Implementationall
Kit—$3500
activity. Tax receipts are available for donations over $20.00.
Mrs. Donna Stewart, Principal 519-422-3805 (Ext. 527)
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Fundraising Goals
Intermediate Student Trip—
$5000
concert tom shells – 8 drums, 4
stands—$2354
JANUARY EVENTS
Winterfest Activities—$2731.71
Playground Equipment Fund—
$5000
Volleyball Tournament Bake Sale—
$222.68
Technology Needs—3 laptops$4800
COMING SOON!
Forest of Reading Resources$910
SCC HOUSE COLOUR
COIN FUNDRAISER
Me to We Initiatives—$1000
Music Program—Drum Set– Yamaha’s 8-ply birch/Mahogany
Reminder: Owen Sound Scenic City Lion’s Club & Sauble Beach & District Lion’s Club—
Effective Speaking Contest—Sat. Feb. 18th, call the school for more information.
RED SCARF DAY AND HELPING THE HOMELESS
SK/1 has made Lady Bug Jars to collect pennies to help people who are homeless and living in poverty. Students can
bring pennies to school from Feb. 2nd—Feb. 10th for this cause. See www.ladybugfoundation.ca for more information
about The Lady Bug Foundation, the issue of homelessness and Hannah’s story of helping others.