2016-05 EWP May Newsletter - Campbell River School District

ECOLE WILLOW POINT
May 2016
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Dear Parents & Guardians,
There will be some changes in our staffing next year. As a start, we would like to welcome Mme Désirée Dallaire
who will be joining our staff in September. Mme Dallaire is currently teaching at l’École des Deux Mondes and will
be transferring to our school. Bienvenue Mme Dallaire!
At the end of the month, we will say goodbye to our French Language Monitor, Maude Nicolau who has been with
us since January. Mme Maude did a great job of encouraging our students to improve their oral skills and it was a
pleasure to have her at our school. Bonne chance l’année prochaine!
In March, we sent an application to become a BC WILD School and we have been accepted. WILD BC is a program that will provide us with instructional strategies and resources to support environmental learning in and about
nature. We did spend one professional day in February learning about outdoor education and have since spent more
time exploring our local resources. This is an important component of the new curriculum and we are excited to
continue to grow in that area.
Two of our classes, Mme Baikie’s and Mme Johnstone’s have planted our garden with the help and support of
Ryan Neil who is also collecting our compost. Please come and take a look at our garden in the inner courtyard in the
back of the school. We will leave the doors open before and after school if you would like to take a peek.
You may also have noticed that one of the benches by the primary playground is getting transformed. That
bench is about to become a “buddy bench”, that is a “go to” spot for lonely kids seeking a friend. This is a PAC initiative and we were fortunate to have our Aboriginal Support Worker Shana Smith, offer to paint and decorate the
bench with two of our students, Kate C and Elliot. Please see the photos in this newsletter. Gilakas’la Shana, Kate
and Elliot!
Students are currently working on the Concours d’art oratoire (Public Speaking Contest) which takes place in all
the classes. While older students prepare a speech, younger students learn a poem which they present to their
class. Teachers will select two students from each class based on specific criteria such as, pronunciation, voice projection, fluidity, etc. Those students will then present at a school-wide assembly on Friday, May 13th at 8:45 am.
Parents are invited to attend that assembly.
Other activities this month include:
-French Drama Workshops
-An Aboriginal Story Teller Presentations
-Gr. 3 Swim to Survive lessons
-Gr. 12 French Immersion Celebration on May 27
Please check our calendar at the end of the newsletter for a list of all the events.
Sincerely,
Louise Guèvremont, Teena Campbell & Rachel Black
LAST MONTH AT A GLANCE
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Students working on the “Buddy Bench” with
our Aboriginal Support worker, Shana Smith.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Congratulations to all participants in Battle of the
Books. Special mention to
the Punisher Books: Nolan, Quinton and Emry for
making it all the way to
winning the District Battle for the grade 4’s.
LAST MONTH AT A GLANCE
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Gordon Burkholder from the Ripple
Rock Rocks and Gems Club visited
Mme. Campbell’s class to talk about
rocks and minerals local to Vancouver
Island. The students really enjoyed
his hands-on visit.
Jump Rope For Heart !!
LAST MONTH AT A GLANCE
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Aboriginal Students Recognition Dinner
Two of our students were selected to be recognized at the dinner at Carihi on April 28. They are:
Navi and Gavin. Their teacher, Mme Johnstone introduced them and talked about their qualities and
accomplishments. Bravo Navi and Gavin!
Rotary Student of the Month
One of our students, Makena M, was selected to be the Rotary April Student of the month. Makena
attended a Rotary lunch where she was honored with her family and teacher. Félicitations Makena!
ECOLE WILLOW POINT NEWS
SUMMER SCHOOL
Any SD72 student is eligible to
take a Summer School course for
FREE . The courses will be listed
on the District Website at the
end of May with instructions on
READY SET LEARN
Please join us on May 11th with your preschool aged child 3-5 for Ready, Set, Learn.
From 1-2 pm at the school. There will be play
activities for children and parents. Please
RSVP to 923-4311
how to register.
Dress Guidelines
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A reminder that students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 should be wearing clothing appropriate for school:
Tank tops should be about 2 fingers wide
Shirts should cover the belly area
Shorts should be an appropriate length (when you stand, lower than the bottom of your
hands)
Graphic t-shirts should be appropriate
Hats & hoods outside not inside
No spaghetti straps
Footwear needs to be safe. No flip flops please. Sneakers are best.
FORT MCMURRAY FUNDRAISER
Timberline Secondary School is spearheading a 2 week fundraiser in support of the families in Fort McMurray that have lost so much and been
displaced. Ecole Willow Point will be accepting donations beginning Monday May 9th, continuing until May 20th. Barb Izzard from Timberline will
be collecting the donations and submitting to the Red Cross, with the
whole District’s contributions. The federal government has agreed to
match all donations made. We will have a donation centre set up in our
hallway each morning manned by our Leadership students. Lets show the
people of Fort McMurray we support them in this tragic event.
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TRACK & FIELD
Track & Field practices will be running from May
3rd –June 7th for the grade 4 & 5’s. There will be
3 sessions per week on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday from 12:50-2 pm.
The Track meet is scheduled for Thursday June
9th, EDM will be participating in this meet.
"Music Newsflash!
From May 24-26 it is going to be Talent Week in all of our music classes! This means
that students may prepare and perform a song/piece/dance for the class. They are wel-
come to bring their instruments and music from home into the class if they wish
(ukulele, recorder, violin etc.) in order to perform their selection. Please note that this
is optional, and regular class resumes after the performances. It is also a good idea for
students to label any instruments or music books that they bring in to the school. We
look forward to hearing our students' many talents!"
LIBRARY BOOKS
Please ensure that library books are returned in a timely fashion. Always by the due
date or as soon as you are finished with the book and the day before your library day if
possible.
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DATES OF INTEREST
MAY BIRTHDAYS
BONNE FÊTE
May 2
CR Youth Choir-Gym @9:30
May 9th
Aboriginal Story Teller
May 10
Grade 5 Track Meet @ Phoenix.
May 11th Ready, Set, Learn 1:00 pm
May 12th Assembly
May 13th Concours
May 16th, Yukon Dan
May 16th
Aboriginal Story Teller
May 18th
Grade 5’s to Phoenix
May 20th DEAR and dress as your favorite
character.
TYCE
MAY 1
SAMUEL
MAY 2
DOMINIQUE
MAY 4
ERIKA
MAY 5
NATALIE
MAY 6
MALCOLM
MAY 7
JULIAN
MAY 10
CARSON
MAY 12
ANNA
MAY 12
FAYE
MAY 13
CORBAN
MAY 15
BRIEANNA
MAY 16
DAWSON
MAY 17
GRACE
MAY 19
GREGORY
MAY 20
NOLAN
MAY 20
May 25th
Pizza Lunch
ANDREW
MAY 21
LUKE
MAY 21
May 26th
Phoenix Open House 6:45-8 pm
KACIA
MAY 22
May 26th
Mme Brennans class drumming
KYE
MAY 24
LAYLA
MAY 24
May 27th
Grade 12 FI Graduates.
DRAKE
MAY 24
CAMERON MAY 25
JAYLA
MAY 25
MORIAH
MAY 26
ELISE
MAY 27
SOPHIA
MAY 28
SIERRA
MAY 31
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Free Summer Course for Immersion students entering grades1-5
FRENCH CAMP
Students who have strong oral language skills are more likely to become
successful with reading and writing.
Admission and Length: Free through School District 72, 4 hours a day
for 2 weeks (two sessions will be offered but you can only register for one of
the sessions). You can register online at www.sd72.bc.ca after May 4th or you
can register in person at the summer school Open House on Wednesday,
May 4th from 6 to 8pm at Phoenix Middle School.
Objective: This course is designed to provide French Immersion students
with more opportunities to develop their French oral language while improving confidence and interpersonal skills through games, cooperative and
physical activities, outdoor education, and through the arts.
General Overview of the Course:
Children will be challenged to speak only French during the program. Children will be spending the majority of their time outdoors, participating in outdoor education activities and science. As a final goal the class will be working towards presenting a final play. This multi-age grouping will encourage
older children to act as role models and mentors. Meanwhile, the younger
students will be challenged with this new opportunity to engage in French
conversations with their older peers.
Taught by: Désirée Dallaire, French Immersion teacher at EDM. Feel free to
ask me any questions! You can email me at desiree.dallaire@sd72.bc.ca
KINDERGARTEN IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
Child, Youth and Family Community Health provides immunization clinics throughout the year for Kindergarten
aged children.
The following are the most common vaccines given to children at this age. Some children may be missing some
vaccines and have not completed their childhood immunizations. Public Health Nurses or Family Physicians can
ensure that your child is fully immunized against the following vaccine preventable diseases.
Vaccine
Vaccine Schedule
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
and Polio (given in one shot)
Most children in kindergarten are due for this vaccine.
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Most children in kindergarten are due for a second
dose of this vaccine.
 Children who have had chickenpox disease or
shingles when they were over one year of age do
not need this vaccine.
 Children who had chickenpox disease when they
were younger than one year of age OR who have
never had chickenpox disease should have already
been given 1 dose of this vaccine and now need a
second dose.
Hepatitis B
Most children in kindergarten should have already
been given 3 doses of this vaccine.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
(given in one shot)
Most children in kindergarten should have already
been given 2 doses of this vaccine.
Meningococcal C
Most children in kindergarten should have already
been given 1 dose of this vaccine.
Hepatitis A
Aboriginal children can be given 2 doses of this
vaccine.
All of these vaccines are provided free of charge by the health unit or your family doctor. To check your child’s
immunization status or to make an appointment, phone your local health unit. For more information contact:
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Your local Health Unit
HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 (a free 24 hour service) or www.healthlinkbc.ca
HealthLink BC Files /www.healthlinkbc.ca/servicesresources/healthlinkbcfiles/index.html
Your family doctor
www.immunizebc.ca
Health Unit:
Campbell River
250.850.2110
MAY 2016
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Open House
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HOT LUNCH
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DEAR & dress
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Mme Brennans
Class Drumming
Centennial Pool 8 am
No School
Presentations
Centennial Pool
French Immersion Gr.12
Graduation
Presentations
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iRIDE May 31, June 2nd & 3rd
iRIDE May 31st. June 2 & 3, Grades 3-5
Cycling BC’s iRide school program is visiting our school giving our students an opportunity to participate in interactive cycling sessions. The iRide program increases knowledge about bike safety and allows children to practice
smart decision making skills Most of all, the iRide program inspires children and youth to develop their riding skill
and increase their fitness level. Each participating class will receive 3, one hour sessions over the course of the
3-day program. Each child will need to bring their bike and helmet to participate.
JUNE 2016
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Gr.4/5 Track
Alternate track
Meet
day if rain on
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Royal Museum Grade 5 leavExhibit
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PAC AGM
Parents Tea
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and Lunch
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Beach Day
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Last Day for
Students
Assembly
Note: June’s Schedule is not finalized and we will be
adding other events to our calendar.