- Wabamun School

Box 120 Wabamun, AB TOE 2KO
Ph: 780-892-2271 Fax: 780-892-4999
January 2016
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Principal’s Message
Lately I've been wondering what "giving thanks"
really means. I know it means volunteering and
sending money to charities we support, but feeling
gratitude is a visceral and deeply personal
experience. Most describe it as a warm open
sensation in their chest. One person described it as
an "internal smile." So how do we give that?
When you say “thank you”, you are actually giving
someone credit for something they have done for
you. For example, when someone opens a door, you
say “thank you.” When someone gives you a gift,
you say “thank you.” When someone pours you
some water, you say, “thank you.”
I have taught my son to say “thank you” every time
his mother cooks and prepares a meal. In doing so,
he acknowledges the source of her “gift.” This thank
you is really about the respect we show each other
when we see each of us doing well. I, fortunately,
learned this from my own wonderful mother!
Giving thanks is more than an expression of
gratitude. It is giving gratitude, but truthfully, we
can say “thank you” to someone and not really mean
it. Gratitude is more than words communicated; it is
ultimately a mindset, a mentality. It is a keen
awareness of our dependence upon a particular thing
or person, and then demonstrating that appreciation
through a charitable relationship.
Wabamun School is a better place because of the
people who give to make it so. They do not do it
with Ego; they do it because they know that their
efforts have a positive result for all our kids! We
have alot of people to be thankful for, and I will try
to thank everyone who has made Wabamun School
better. I do apologize if I unfortunately make a
mistake and miss someone. So I’ll try to do it in
groups.
“THANK YOU!” To the staff: always working with
the best for kids in mind. The parents: who volunteer
to serve at the breakfast club, hot lunch, fundraising,
School Council, classroom treats, reading with kids.
Our students: who help with Leadership and Jr.
Leadership, office helpers, classroom helpers and
library helpers and those students doing work for me!
Our community members: youth club, afterschool
program, local politicians, seniors. Our School
Division with their multiple levels of support.
I personally appreciate EVERYONE who gives
without giving from their Ego! Thank you, with true
gratitude,
for
making
our
community and
The next School Council Meeting is
Feb 1 at 6:30pm
All parents are always welcome!
Coffee with School Council is
Feb 11 at 8:30am
Inclement Weather Advisory
When the safety of transporting bus students is at
risk because of weather conditions, our
Superintendent of Schools, Tim Monds, in
consultation with the Manager of Transportation,
may choose to suspend school bus services and/or
close schools. Weather guidelines that support the
decision:
Wind-chill of approximately -50°C; 
Visibility of less than 1 kilometer;
Impassable rural roads; 
Temperature of -40°C.
Wabamun School Fundraising Association
Mini Peels are still for sale Only $12 .
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The final decision to send a child to the bus stop or
to school rests with parents, even though buses may
be operational. Parents are responsible for listening
to the designated radio stations to receive the correct
information with regard to school closures or bus
cancellations. Local radio stations notified of bus/
school closures are: CBC - AM 740; CFCW - AM
790; CHQT - AM 880; CHED - AM 630; The
Weather Network (TV), Power 92 - FM 92; CISN FM 104; K97 - FM 97; Mix - FM 96; and The Bear
- FM 100.3.
Parents should ensure that students are dressed
appropriately while traveling to and from school
during inclement weather conditions. The
temperatures on a school bus may drop dramatically
in the event of mechanical problems.
For
more
information
contact
Student
Transportation Department at 780-963-8452 or
email transportation@psd70.ab.ca
Parents should have alternate arrangements for
child care in place in advance if school is dismissed
early and parents are away or unable to make it
home. Discuss special arrangements with your
child so that he/she will know what to do. Be sure
that your child is always appropriately dressed for
the conditions. Students need to be dressed to
keep warm with winter coat, boots, gloves and
toque or hat. Please inform your child’s teacher of
any special arrangements.
See any WSFA executive to purchase .
Next WSFA meeting will be held Monday
Feb. 8th at 4:00 in the school library .
Everyone is welcome to attend !
Wabamun Winter Walk—Wed. February 3
Join the community for a Winter Walk starting
at 1:30pm at the School. The Village Office is
offering a Hot Chocolate station from 1-3pm,
and everyone is welcome to stop there during
their walk to warm up and visit with their
friends neighbours.
Dress For the Weather!
Unless the weather is extremely
cold or wet students will have time to
play outside in the morning and at
recess and lunch time.
Dressing
appropriately for the weather
conditions will allow students to be safe and
comfortable while they are outdoors. Students
should have a winter jacket, snow pants, warm
winter boots, mitts/gloves, a hat, and a scarf.
Labeling these items make it much
easier for students to find their
clothing! Please send your child
prepared for our Alberta winter
weather conditions.
WISEST Choices Conference
Wabamun
School
opportunity
to
grade
attend
6
girls
the
have
annual
the
Choices
Conference at the University of Alberta on
February 17, 2016. This is part of the WISEST
program (Women in Scholarship, Engineering,
Science, Technology). The purpose of Choices is to
encourage girls to think of science and engineering
as something that they may do and as a career
that they might choose. This is an opportunity for
students
to
experiments,
engage
and
in
other
hands
on
experiences
Thank you to all the
fantastic parents who have
been volunteering at our
school. From the Breakfast Program, to
School Council, to The Hot Lunch
Program & Fundraising Association, we
are truly grateful for your assistance,
which is very much appreciated!
Thank you!
scientific
at
the
University of Alberta in the field of science. The
students work in teams with other Grade 6 girls
from the Edmonton area, by participating in two
different laboratory activities and a large group
activity. The students will report back to their
own school to share their “Day of Science” and
experience with their classmates.
Grade 6-9 Term 2 CTF Feb 22-26
HAPPY
VALENTINES DAY!
Students will be celebrating in
their classrooms on Friday,
February 12th., 1-3pm.
Lists with student first
names will go home
the week prior.
Wabamun grade 6 through 9 students will once
again be joining the other WEST end schools at
Seba Beach School for a week of Career & Technology Foundations.
CTF is a digital curriculum for students which supports flexible, interdisciplinary learning. CTF is designed to be a unique curriculum that allows students to learn about occupational areas. Students
will develop skills in the areas of business, communication, human services, resources, and technology while working through engaging challenges.
It enables students to participate in hands-on learning experiences and work towards creating real-life
products, presentations or services. Benefits of offering CTF for one full week have shown that when
we provide students with focused time to connect
deeply with an area of study, students may develop
a deeper passion for it than if they are only exposed to it for a short period of time once a
week. In developing a deeper understanding and
passion for it, some students may wish to continue
to connect with it long after 5 days of the challenge
are over.
Attendance
Student Attendance is crucial to success in
school as students are expected to attend
classes regularly to achieve their highest
potential. Students arriving to class after the
bell will be considered late and will be marked on
the attendance roll as late.
Students are not permitted to leave the school
grounds during class time without permission
from their parents. If your child needs to leave
the school during the school day for an
appointment (i.e. dentist), please send a note
indicating what time they must leave and if they
are expected to return. Please have your child
show the note to their teacher and turn it in at
the office as they leave. Ask your child to check
in at the office when they return.
BREAKFAST MAKES EVERYONE SHINE!
Wabamun School
Daily Breakfast Program
Official Grand Opening
Join our students, staff and special
guests for breakfast on
Friday, February 19th
at 8:30am
as we celebrate the Grand Opening
of our Breakfast Clubs of Canada
Wabamun School Gym
A GOOD DAY STARTS WITH
A GOOD BREAKFAST
Which is why we make sure
students get a nutritious
morning meal every day
before school starts!
The Pledge of the Breakfast Club of Canada
“At the Breakfast Club of Canada, we embrace a
strategy that aims to empower every child to realize
their full potential. We believe in the importance of
providing access to healthy food for children and
teenagers, and training youths and volunteers,
which in turn fosters a broader sense of
engagement at the community level.”
A GOOD DAY STARTS WITH A GOOD BREAKFAST
Which is why we make sure students get a nutritious
morning meal every day before school starts!
Breakfast is Brain Food
Children should go to school hungry for
knowledge, not hungry for food.
When you realize that 60% of learning happens before
lunch, it becomes clear why breakfast is indeed the most
important meal of the day.
When children get a balanced meal in a positive,
stimulating environment, there are marked
improvements in:
~ Behaviour and concentration
~ Academic performance
~ Social skills, self-confidence and the ability to interact
with peers and adults
~ Overall interest in the subjects being taught
~ Incidents of bullying
our mission
Wabamun School is supporting the
Hair Massacure
on Feb 24th
and YOU can too!
~ Support a person who is participating by sponsoring a pledge in cash or online ~
~ Be a participant by becoming a ‘pinker’ by dying your hair pink (and not shaving) ~
~ Be a participant by dying your hair pink and shaving your head ~
~ Shave your head without dying your hair pink ~
~ Donate your long hair to make a wig for a cancer patient ~
~ Wear pink on Feb. 24th, be enthusiastic & have fun during the exciting event ~
All Participants can collect sponsor pledges for the event either by collecting
cash/cheque donations with a Pledge Sheet or through registering online and
collecting online donations. Cash donations are being collected at Wabamun
School and will be sent into the Hair Massacure on March 1st.
For more information visit www.hairmassacure.com
Join our Hair Massacure Team - Wabamun School & Friends
PRIDE
2016
Monday
Sunday
31
Tuesday
1
2
School Council
Meeting
6:30pm
School Library
Wednesday
3
Wabamun
Winter Walk
1:30pm
Preparedness
Respect & Responsibility
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Teachers Convention
No School for students
7
8
9
10
WSFA Meeting
4:00pm
School Library
11
12
13
WEST Gr. 6-9
Valentines
Dance
Candy Gram Sales 25¢ each
Kindergarten Day
14
21
15
16
17
Family
Day
NO
SCHOOL
WISEST Science
Conference
for Gr.6 Girls
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Day
22
Kindergarten Day
Kindergarten Day
23
24
18
19
20
25
26
27
Grade 6—9 CTF at Seba Beach School
Kindergarten Day
28
29
Kindergarten Day
Kindergarten Day