April 9 Newsletter - Abbotsford Traditional Middle
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April 9 Newsletter - Abbotsford Traditional Middle
April 9, 2015 2272 Windsor Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6M1 604.850.3511 atmssabres.com A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL The Value of Play Play is the primary way children learn and is an often underutilized educational tool. In play, children use all the “tools” they have at the ready – their hands, feet, minds, family, friends, objects, and the world outside their doorstep. Play is the heart of a healthy mind, body and soul. Mrs. L. Pollastretti Principal Mr. T. Baruta Vice Principal Upcoming Events: April 14 1:30 pm ArtStarts Performance April 15 6:45 pm PAC Meeting April 17 – 19 ATMS Band trip to Sun Peaks April 22 Vaisakhi Lunch and Celebration $1 Indian Outfit Buyout All too often we (the adults) don’t encourage play as children get older. In early childhood, parents encourage play with toys, with objects, with space, and with time. However as children age, we often start to discourage active play and insert inactive play (like video games). My assertion is that we should be encouraging our students to get outside and explore the world around them. Play takes many forms but ultimately, play is learning. Through play, children’s cognitive skills are enhanced, children’s motor skills are developed, children’s language skills are enhanced and children’s social and emotional skills are gained. So encourage your child to play more and become an active learner through play. As a parent you can encourage active play by: Allowing time for free play (not an assigned activity) April 28 & 29 District Public Speaking Finals @ Yale Secondary Respect that your child is unique and encourage them finding their own style of play April 30 Jeans Day!! Allow plenty of room for safe exploration (set boundaries outside – you can play in this “zone”). Provide a variety of play materials (like a bike) Ask about the things you child does while playing (their likes, dislikes, interests, feelings) Join your child in their play (get “down” to their level, go outside on a hike, a ride...) Teach safety first to reduce injury during play May 8 Non-Instructional Day (No School) May 13 Parents as Partners Series (Details to be Announced) May 18 Victoria Day (No School) May 19 Traditional Spelling Bee at ATMS May 20 6:45 pm PAC Election Meeting May 22 ATMS Track Meet @ Rotary Stadium Play is an often undervalued tool of learning and all too often as children get older we don’t encourage play in the same way or form that we (parents) did for our younger children. Encourage your child to actively play more. Then go explore, imagine, create and discover. Sincerely, Mrs. Linda Pollastretti Acting Principal **More info inside! NEED INFO?? Facebook.com/atmssabres.com Twitter.com/atmssabres THANK YOU!! A HUGE, HUGE thank you to all the parents, ATSS students, teachers and staff that came out and volunteered their time Thursday evening!! Without all of your help we could not have made Fun Night possible!! It was a successful evening with lots of kids and parents that came out to enjoy all the games!! I heard a lot of "That was awesome!!" as they were leaving!! It was very nice to hear and see! Again thank you all of you that helped out!! Instagram @ atmssabres CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: atmssabres.com Office Staff: Mrs. D. Horsman Mrs. C. Dahl Office Hours: 7:45 am –3:30 pm Staff E-mails Administration linda_pollastretti@sd34.bc.ca tyler_baruta@sd34.bc.ca Office debbie_horsman@sd34.bc.ca christine_dahl@sd34.bc.ca Grade 6 brenda_mallory@sd34.bc.ca maria_fatkin@sd34.bc.ca james_klassen@sd34.bc.ca mireille_strafford@sd34.bc.ca lucas_abbott@sd34.bc.ca Grade 7 christie_fehlauer@sd34.bc.ca michelle_olson@sd34.bc.ca dale_hauff@sd34.bc.ca josh_lockington@sd34.bc.ca rob_lee@sd34.bc.ca Grade 8 jeff_dunton@sd34.bc.ca nicolas_cochrane@sd34.bc.ca daryl_dix@sd34.bc.ca puneet_buttar@sd34.bc.ca chad_radons@sd34.bc.ca Internet Technology/Explos doug_williams@sd34.bc.ca richel_pedersen@sd34.bc.ca don_bardon@sd34.bc.ca janet_wade@sd34.bc.ca Learning Assistance rebecca_kandal@sd34.bc.ca jennifer_haak@sd34.bc.ca nicole_banks@sd34.bc.ca julie_wilms@sd34.bc.ca Youth Care Worker darlene_rayburn@sd34.bc.ca PAC Kari Martin – Chairperson Karimartin000@gmail.com PAC NEWS LIBRARY NEWS! Parents are invited to the next PAC th meeting on April 15 at 6:45 pm. It's April and many students have overdue books from as far back as January. "Oh, I forgot" or I'll bring it tomorrow" isn't an acceptable excuse anymore. Other students want to read these books! This is a great way to get involved in your child’s school and help plan more exciting events. For more information contact our PAC Chairperson at karimartin000@gmail.com ATMS PUBLIC SPEAKING Congratulations to the following students who are the ATMS winners of our Public Speaking Competition. Our First Place winners will be going to the District Competition at the end of April. Grade 6: st 1 - Harman Rangdhu (6A) - Taking Thankful for Granted nd 2 - Sophie Krahn (6M) - The Best Author Ever rd 3 - Puneet Gill (6SW) - Success Grade 7: st 1 - Yenah Byun (7F) – True Meaning of Beauty nd 2 - Vicky Gill (7H) - My Mom is a Teacher rd 3 - Ishmeet Randhawa (7OB) - World War 3 ATSS UNIFORMS FOR SALE Girls’ ATSS uniform pieces for sale—all in really good condition. They are all Ladies size small. One item was never worn or washed; one item was only washed one time. Please return all overdue books as soon as possible, or pay for them at the office. Mrs. Salter will print a bill for you to give to the office with your payment. VAISAKHI CELEBRATIONS We are planning some activities for Vaisakhi on Wednesday, April 22nd at the school. There will be a vegetarian, Indian food lunch, free of charge for students, staff, and parent volunteers. Interested parents are asked to donate money to go towards the cost of the luncheon, and a charitable initiative supporting women and children living in a shelter. The office can issue a receipt showing amount donated although it will not be tax deductible. Parents are needed to organize, purchase, prepare, set up, and clean up after the lunch. Parents are needed in the morning of the 22nd at a local Gurdwara Baba Banda S. Bahadar. The food has to be at the school by 11:15am. Please contact Gurjeet at 604-855-8590 for more information. On April 22, we will also be doing a $1 buy out for all students who wear an Indian outfit. Students are encouraged to share outfits with friends who do not have one. Items are: -1 Black Zip Hoodie -1 Red Hoodie - 3 black polo shirts - 3 red polo shirts -1 cream polo shirt -1 cream blouse -1 red blouse--this is brand new and was never worn or washed--1 black cardiganthis was $54 -1 pair of gym shorts -1 PE Tshirt-washed once. Will sell all for $125. Contact Sandra: 604-854-6171 or 778241-6171 (to text or call) WHO IS THAT STAFF MEMBER? I am Jennifer Aitken. I have been an EA at ATMS for 7 years. I am a proud mother of three amazing children. I grew up in Ontario and moved out to BC twenty four years ago. I lived in Mexico for a year, tutoring children grades eight and ten. I struggled with learning until I reached high school. This, along with my year in Mexico, solidified my desire to pursue a career helping students, and I have been an Educational Assistant for twenty years this month. In addition to working in the district, I also tutor children with learning disabilities. I enjoy painting, reading, hiking, biking, camping, water activities, skating, tobogganing or building huge sand castles, and strolling along the ocean. Page | 2 COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGE TEEN FEST 2015! You can now find a list of community events and opportunities on our School District Website! On April 11, Coast Capital Savings is hosting a FREE, funfilled event which includes workshops for teens and parents, display booths with resources, businesses that cater to youth and performances by local and celebrity musicians including a teen talent competition which is receiving a great response. To find out what is happening in our city go to: http://www.sd34.bc.ca/parentsstudents/CommunityInformation Find events such as Community Events, Activities for Adults, Children and Teens, Programs & Courses, Community Campaigns and Volunteer Opportunities. This page will be updated periodically with new information so keep it bookmarked on your computer. Visit the Abbotsford Center (33800 King Road) on Saturday, April 11 from 11am to 5pm. Admission is FREE and each student at ATMS will receive a ticket for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at SevenOaks Shopping Centre. CHIEF DAN GEORGE CHESS TOURNAMENT The Abbotsford Parks and Recreation Summer program fliers are now out! Click here to view. Register Today!! On May 23, Chief Dan Middle School is hosting a Chess Tournament for students in grades K to 12. It starts at 8:30 am and ends at 2:00 pm. This is a team tournament. Each team requires a minimum of 3 people. If you are interested in being in an ATMS team, please contact Mr. Baruta. Cost is $10 per student. December Student of the Month January Student of the Month Emma Nickel(6K) Jasmeen Bhagirath (6M) Emma is a very deserving recipient of the award for Student of the Month. Emma is a diligent, responsible, and conscientious student. She comes to school prepared and ready to learn every day. Emma is always willing to offer help whenever anyone needs a hand. Emma looks for new ways of doing things while remaining true to her personal style. Doing well in school is important for Emma and her exemplary attitude and willingness to ask questions shows that she truly enjoys learning. Congratulations, Emma! Jassy is a very deserving recipient of the award for Student of the Month. Jassy is a respectful and friendly student. She greets everyone with a warm smile and a cheerful "good morning!" each day and is the first to offer help whenever anyone needs a hand. She is also a bright and dedicated student who consistently puts forth her best effort in everything she does. Doing well in school is clearly a priority for Jassy and her great attitude shows that she truly enjoys learning. Congratulations, Jassy! Kianna McKellan (7OB) Kianna has been nominated for student of the month for December. Anyone who has met Kianna knows that she is a walking ray of sunshine. She always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She is a valuable member of our class because she sees the best in each person and goes about her day encouraging us and making each one feel special. She is always willing to lend a hand and serve her school whenever possible. Thanks Kianna for making our school a better place! Sanjyot Shergill (8R) Sanjyot is a member of the catering club, she is always willing to help out at school events and functions. She is extremely motivated to do her best and help others. Harman Boparai (7H) The grade 7 student of the month for January is Harman Boparai. Harman is a hardworking, responsible and respectful young man. He is always willing to help others and treats people with the utmost respect. He has a positive attitude and shows up each day with a smile on his face, ready to learn. We appreciate his leadership in the class and see him as an excellent role model for his peers. Thanks Harman for leading by example and practically demonstrating what it means to be a Sabre! Gurveer Chattu (8J) The Grade 8 Team would like to recognize Gurveer Chattu as Student of the Month for January. Gurveer is a fantastic student who always works diligently in class. Furthermore, Gurveer always takes the time to say 'Goodbye' after each lesson is helpful setting up in P.E. Gurveer is also a valued member of the Girls Volleyball and Basketball teams; she has plans to try out for Soccer as well. Her politeness and hard work should be emulated by ATMS students. Keep up the great work Gurveer! Page | 3 February Student of the Month March Student of the Month Puneet Gill (6S) Harmanjot Rangdhu (6A) Puneet is a wonderful addition to our school and always puts her best effort forward. She is thoughtful, caring and helpful in and out of the class and comes to school with a smile of her face. Not only does she show excellent academic success, she also demonstrates good sportsmanship in PE and should be proud of who she is. Harman is a valuable member of our school who demonstrates deep thinking in her assignments and offers thoughtful contributions to class discussions. She has shown reliability by taking on leadership roles in the classroom, like organizing her POD’s Secret Santa at Christmas time. Harman is well liked by her teachers and classmates alike, and we are all happy to see that she is on her way to the district finals in public speaking. Congratulations Harman! Gursajan Parmar (7S) Gursajan is well deserving of the student of the month award. It did not take long for him to introduce himself, giving me a warm welcome to ATMS. He assisted my transition into the class with his helpful and cheerful attitude. I quickly learned that Gursajan was a student that I could trust. Not only was he helpful, but he was also fun to have in the classroom. We enjoyed challenging each other with riddles and figuring out the Rubik’s Cube together. Students should look to Gursajan’s example to make this school a better place. Amrit Mahal (8J) Amrit has continued to be a shining star in the Grade 8 cohort. She is consistently at or near the top of her class through all of classwork. Additionally, Amrit helps out during the school day through multiple activities that are held around the school. Lastly, Amrit should be commended for her great work on the Grade 8 girl’s basketball team. Excellent job, Amrit! December: Gurjot Gill & Amrit Mahal January: Rasheen Sandhu (7F) Rasheen has earned the Student of the Month for a variety of reasons. First of all she always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Her great attitude goes a long way! She is willing to offer help in any way that she can. Rasheen has cleaned up messes, helped file, mark or organize and decorated our class. On top of being friendly and helpful Rasheen has worked really hard this year to be successful in her studies. Way to go Rasheen! Thanks for making our pod a better place. Mahak Brar (8J) Mahak has been working extra hard all year. She has especially excelled in her creating writing showing incredible growth and creativity over the last few months. February: Jeevan Basrom & Jasleen Brar March: Armit Uppal Ankish Chawla & Simran Aulakh Page | 4 Page | 5 Page | 6