January 2009 ~ Boissevain School Newsletter

Welcome back, we wish one and all a Happy 2009!

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Parent Advisory Council met on January 12 with Division administration and members of the School Board. The main topic for the meeting was to discuss and gather input about the upcoming budget. The next meeting is Monday, February 9, in the Home Ec. room starting at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited.

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES (grades 9-12)

Student Led Conferences for high school (semester 1) took place on January 14. The purpose of the SLC is to share your son/daughter’s learning and accomplishments so far in this school year. The Master Portfolio allows parents to observe students' mission statements, short and long term goals, career development through career cruising, resume preparation and skill statements prepared with evidence of course work. The dedication and enthusiasm of the parent and child make this evening a success.

HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER 1 EXAMS

Semester 1 final exams and full year mid-terms for grades 9-12 students will take place starting January 23. (The Provincial English exam will already have been written from January 6-9, Pre-Calculus is on January 19 and Consumer Math happens January 22). The schedule is available in the office or on the school web site. High School classes will not be held during the exam period.

SECOND SEMESTER

Semester 2 will start on February 2. High School students will get their second semester schedules in mid January and are asked to make any necessary changes before the second semester starts. February 2 also marks the date when Kindergarten classes switch from half days to full alternate days.

ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR

The school received information from the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (March 30^th to April 4^th) on how to access free children’s admission tickets (ages 6 to 12). As well the Fair is looking for students to participate in the Missy Piggy Scramble. Tickets and entry forms are available at www.brandonfairs.com.

LIBRARY NEWS

by Mrs. C. Kentner, Librarian

Just a brief reminder that the Library Web site is up and going. Click on the School Library icon on the right hand side of the School Homepage. The reviews are listed under Book Reviews and the previous reviews are under the Book Review Archive. Hope you have a look at this.

A special program for Kindergarten to Grade 6 to start off I Love To Read Month in February will feature James Grant, Magician, entitled The Reading Magic Show: A Magical Look at Reading. More information will be sent home closer to the time of the program.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT

by Ms. C. Dyck

We have continued to be busy. Before the Christmas break we had a count down to Christmas which involved daily activities in which the students were asked to participate. It was a lively time around the high school! Our “mistletoe” video was a hit! We continue to raise funds to put towards our Fire Fighters fund. January has begun, and we have already had the Varsity Girls basketball tournament and the “Home Opener” for both the Varsity Basketball teams. We are continuing to run the 50/50 at the hockey games. Thank you, to the people who help out with this project. February will be very busy! We are planning the winter formal, mini Olympics, Valentine activities and more. We are always working on finding new ways to help the students enjoy their high school experience, while supporting a good cause or two.

RECOGNITION, AND A THANK-YOU GRADE 3 PARENTS

by Mrs. E. Casselman

I got a goat for Christmas!!!!!!!!! Thanks to all the grade 3 parents who sent a money gift towards buying an animal to be given on my behalf.  We have money to buy a goat! It is an honour to be able to transform a family's life  by supplying them with milk.  Goats are easy to raise, even in the harshest climates.  A goat gives 250 liters of milk a year, can be bred to produce 2 or 3 kids annually and their manure is great fertilizer.

CTS NEWS

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES ~ Learning that builds bridges

Patty White ~ Co-ordinator

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ~ “because education & training is part of good business practice”

Work Site ~ Boissevain Animal Hospital

Sponsors ~ Hayley Adams & Jeff Gervin

Intern ~ Amber Hiebert

How will this experience assist you with your future career planning?

This experience is showing me what is involved in Veterinarian medicine. The knowledge & skills obtained from the staff at the Boissevain Animal Hospital isn’t taught in the traditional classroom. My Internship will help me in future career decisions.

PARENTS OF ATHLETES

Please be advised your child has received a receipt for JV or Varsity Volleyball!

DATES TO REMEMBER

(for important dates throughout the year, see the school calendar on the web site!)

January 19 (am) - Pre-Calculus 40S Standards Exam

January 20 - Oak Hammock Marsh Workshops – (K to 8)

January 22 - Consumer Math 40S Standards Exam

January 23 – 29 - Semester 1 final exams & full year mid-terms

January 30 - Admin Day, no classes

February 2 - Semester 2 starts, Kindergarten begins alternate days

February 5 - Semester 1 final reports (9-12)

Bronco Basketball Schedule

Junior Varsity Girls

February 6 & 7 - JV Girls Basketball Tournament – Boissevain School

Varsity Boys

January 29 - VB vs. Virden @ 5:30

Bronco High School Hockey Schedule

January 16 - vs. Neepawa @ 8:00

January 17 - vs. Minnedosa @ 8:00

January 25 - vs. Melita/Waskada @ 3:30