april 22 2015 newsletter

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April 22, 2015
Lights Out Canada !!
Mountview is going dark!! In partnership with Earth Day Canada, 450 students and teachers @ École
Mountview School will participate in the Lights Out Canada event on April 22 by turning off the
lights and engaging with the climate change awareness and action. Lights Out Canada provides
participating schools with comprehensive lesson plans, step by step participation guides and posters.
The lesson plans have been edited by Dr. Andrew Weaver, leading author of the 2007 Intergovern-
mental Panel on Climate Change Report and David Noble, Founder and Principal of 2DegreesC, among others.
After School Playground Use
Please be advised that our playground is a school playground
(and, therefore, closed at 3:00p.m. unless parents are present) .
Children must go home and check in with their
grown-ups prior to playing on the playground after school.
Parents are asked to support this by refraining from telling their children just to stay
after school and play. If you would like to discuss this “rule”, please do not hesitate to
call Cathy Gukert at the school at 403-346-5765.
Mountview’s Makerspace A Makerspace is a crea ve, DIY space where students can gather to create, invent, and learn. They o en have 3D printers, so ware, electronics, cra and hardware supplies and tools, and more . More informa on can be found here: h ps://net.educause.edu/
ir/library/pdf/eli7095.pdf A Makerspace is one way to develop 21st century competencies in students. Mountview has received a monetary dona on to help set up a Makerspace in our school. The dona on is going to be used to purchase 3D printers, robo c kits, and other “construc on” materials. In order to further the development of our Makerspace, we are looking for donaƟons
of used Lego, K’nex, cra ing sets, and Tinker Toys. In addi on, if you have any small electronics (cell phone, camera, calculators) that are no longer working and you would be willing to donate for “deconstruc on” by our students, we would happily take them off your hands. If you have ques ons contact Edie Heavin or Jeff Plackner. QSP Customer Service: 1-800-667-2536 Parents For Mountview Annual Magazine Fundraiser A Big THANK YOU to Everyone for your continued support of
our magazine fundraiser!
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The online portion of our fundraiser goes until July 2015!
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Browse the 450 magazine titles and order online at http://www.qsp.ca/3694361
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Great gift ideas! New this year: Photo Keepsakes! Calendars, cards, photobooks and more!
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Questions about your order? Please have your pink receipt handy and call QSP customer service.
Our school group ID# is 3694361 QSP Customer Service: 1-800-667-2536 PFM Fundraising Coordinators:
Christine Squire christine.squire@rdpsd.ab.ca
Big Changes for Mountview for the 2015-2016 school year.
Our first announcement is congratulations to our Vice Principal , Mr. Cam Pizzey.
He has been designated a Principal position at West Park Elementary for the next school year.
Our second announcement is another congratulations. This one goes out to our Principal,
Mme Cathy Gukert. She will be the new Regional Manager for the Central Alberta Regional
Collaborative Service Delivery starting in August.
Though we are all very sad to see them go, we wish them well in their new positions.
We would like to extend a huge welcome to our new Principal, Mme Diane Roberts., currently Principal of
WPE. Diane brings a wealth of experience in both English and FRIM programming and was formerly VP of
CMS.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!
WE WILL UPDATE YOU OF ANY OTHER CHANGES SO PLEASE STAY TUNED!!
Want something to read on the beach this summer? Need a thank you gift for someone?
How about a Mother’s Day present?
You can order magazines at www.qsp.ca until July, and all of the money raised will
still be credited to Parents for Mountview. Our school ID number is 3694631
Thank you for all of the support this year .
If you have not yet received the magazine that you ordered in the fall, please contact QSP directly to solve any problems at 1-800 678-2673 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST, or if you ordered on-line, please re-visit their website for contact
information.
Thank you!!
From the Parents of Mountview School
2 Key to Reducing Idling (April)
Drivers turn their keys to start and stop engines, but the ignition has more than “on” “off” features.The ignition generally has four positions: off, accessories, on, and start. In the ACC Position, certain accessories, such as the radio, are
powered; however, accessories that use too much battery power, such as window motors, remain off in order to prevent the car's battery from being drained. The ACC Position permits you to enjoy your favorite music while waiting for
your child with your engine turned off. Don’t be an “accessory” to air pollution.
CRIME PREVENTION WEEK
MAY 9 - 17, 2015
Graffiti Clean
Crime Prevention Fair
CPTED LUNCHEON LEARN Saturday - May 9 @ 10 AM Saturday - May 9 @ 11 AM Thursday - May 14 @ 12 PM Looking for 20 teams of 6
Join us for an all ages event with
Crime Prevention Through
ALL AGES WELCOME!
interactive booths! Environmental Design
5015-48 Street Lunch provided! REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CAPC.CA REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CACPC.CA Collicut Passes
Parents for Mountview is selling Collicutt Passes again this year. A green form was sent
home with your child. These passes offer substantial savings on regular admission passes.
They make great gifts. Forms and payment are due on May 6. Thank you for your support!
Parents for Mountview - School Council Corner
Do you like to Golf?
Thanks to the generosity of Shawn (Trimmed-
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An excellent workshop was presented by Marni Moore and Jill
Line Tree Services) who is a Mountview parent, there are
Hockin to provide parents with information and tips on how to
now golf passes available to Mountview families.
support children with reading.
Four golf passes are available at Meadowlands Golf Course
in Sylvan Lake every day all season!!
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Information was provided about the budget and some staffing for
2015-2016
If you wish to use the passes, please call Shawn directly at
403-350-9871 to make sure no one else is using them and
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Plan for next year
to arrange a tee time.
If you need to cancel, you are asked to call the golf course
Parent feedback was sought regarding the School Education
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directly.
Jill Hockin presented information about “Daily 5” a system for
teaching reading to all children at their level
Obviously, all golf etiquette must apply to both adults and
children using the passes.
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We are also looking for parents who are willing to take on the
roles of Chair of the Parent Council and Fundraising
Coordinator
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Information
Dates to Remember
April
Phone
Fax
(403) 346-5765
(403) 346-5022
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Newsletter home
Email
mv@rdpsd.ab.ca
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World Book Day
Address
4331 – 34 Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 0N9
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Hot Lunch
Principal
Mrs. Cathy Gukert
Vice Principal Mr. Cam Pizzey
Mrs. Edie Heavin
Website
http://mountview.rdpsd.ab.ca
Connect with REMIND 101
for daily reminders. Please visit our website at
http://mountview.rdpsd.ab.ca
May
6
Showcase Mountview Assembly 1:00
7
Go Girl/Grow Boy
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Orientation to Gr 6
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Bike Rodeo
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NO STUDENTS — Staff Planning Day
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NO SCHOOL—Victoria Day
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School Council 7:00
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Newsletter home
Final day for Hot Lunch Orders
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Bike Rodeo Alternate
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Volunteer Appreciation Assembly 10:45
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Hot Lunch
Check Our Website for Information On:
 Red Deer Native Friendship Society
 Red Deer Minor Football
 Museum Day and Summer Camps
 Thurber Summer Sport Camps
 Ever Active Girls
STUDENT LUNCHES
Please remember to
send forks and spoons with your child to use
for lunch. Also, please have soup in a container or a thermos as we do not always have a
can opener and bowls available.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
“Spring is when you feel like whistling
even with a shoe full of slush.”
Parents--Have you changed your address or phone
number(s) or have your family circumstances shifted?
~Doug Larson~
If yes, please contact the school
with your updated information.
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