February Newsletter 2012
Windsor Wight Principal
Sheila Doyle-Hogan School Counsellor
Kenneth MacDougall Vice- Principal
Frank Martin Vice-Principal
Telephone 368-4130 Fax: 368-4139
February 14-17 Bookfair EWS
March 8 Regional Science Fair (Storm Date March 9)
9 Reporting Period Two
April 3 Bluefield Incoming Gr. 10 – Info Mtg. 7:00 pm
3 Provincial Science Fair @ UPEI
Band
Band Web Page:
Mr. Nabuurs has been having a great deal
of technical computer problems which has meant problems with the band
web/homework page. We seem to have the problems under control and
encourage parents and students to check the page regularly for skill
assignments, tests, as well as the weekly band practice schedule and up coming
performances. You can find the page by clicking on "Band
News" at the top right hand side of the school web page or by clicking on
Mr. Nabuurs in the teachers list of the homework page. Thanks for
your patience with the technical problems.
Library
There will be a Winter Scholastic Book
Fair at EWS from Tuesday - Friday, Feb 14-17th. All classes will get an
opportunity to visit the fair with their teacher. Thursday afternoon, the
Book Fair will move down to the lobby and parents will get an opportunity to do
a little book browsing during Parent-Teacher Interviews Thursday evening and
Friday morning.
Literacy News
The 8G’s have just finished reading
stories of the Holocaust. Each student selected a fictional or
non-fictional book about the Holocaust and read it, while keeping a log tracking
their understanding of what was happening by applying the reading strategies of
connecting, questioning, inferring, visualizing, analyzing and synthesizing.
The stories are difficult to read about, but students have commented that they
are inspired by the strength of the Holocaust survivors and that they have a new
appreciation for all the comforts of their own lives.
Staff Changes
Heather Martin has moved to Queen
Charlotte in Guidance until the end of the year and Jana Smith will be replacing
her. Amy MacNeill will be replacing Jana Smith’s 50% with Mrs. Keough in
class 802. Patty Lingley is on leave until the end of the year and Marlo
Hahn will be replacing her. Donna Sanderson is on leave Logan Roche will
be doing her Phys Ed and Nick Phalen will be doing her Math until Ms.
Sanderson’s return.
Queens County Music Festival
The Queens County Music Festival will be
held from April 23rd to May 4th, 2012 and the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival will be
held June 1st and 2nd. We bring this to your attention because many school
children enter the music festival each year. If you require more
information, please contact Kay Linkletter at our website: http://www.peikiwanismusicfestival.ca
Canada-Wide Science Fair 2012 (CESF 2012) Launch at UPEI
The Canada-Wide Science Fair is coming to PEI this year for the first time ever! UPEI will be hosting CWSF 2012 from May 13th – 18th and we are excited to have this great event on the island.
The first national CWSF competition with 45 student winners representing 12 regions was held in 1962. Since then, this national competition has grown to more than 100 regional science fairs across Canada. Needless to say, the 2012, CWSF is a tremendous opportunity for the winning students who represent these regions and who will be competing for the national awards organized by Youth Science Canada and the local Host (UPEI) in partnership with government and local businesses. It is also a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist with the delivery of this event.
Volunteers will be needed in many
capacities from judging to hospitality, communications, food services,
administration, school tours, exhibit set up, decorating, public viewing and
more. It estimated that some 200 to 300 volunteers will be needed in the
various capacities. If you have some time that you could contribute,
please contact John Burka via e-mail at burka@upei.ca. If you are
particularly interested in judging, they should contact the Chief Judge, Barry
Linkletter blinkletter@upei.ca... You can both judge and volunteer for other
activities! Francophone judges (and volunteers) are particularly needed. For
more information, contact John Burka at 566-0810W, 940-0738C or at the above
e-mail.
Healthy Eating Tips from the PEI
Healthy Eating Alliance for February 2012
Potatoes and Root Vegetables
Root vegetables refer to a group of vegetables that are actually plant roots. There are several popular root vegetables which are grown on PEI and available year-round, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnip, parsnips, radishes and beets.
Root vegetables can be purchased from
farmers all over PEI, and they are also sold in local grocery stores and
farmers’ markets!
Nutritious roots!
Root vegetables make a great addition to
a balanced diet, as they are generally low in calories, fat, sodium (salt) and
high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C! Keep in mind that the way in which
we cook root vegetables often has a big impact on their overall nutritional
quality. When preparing these vegetables, try to use low-fat method like baking,
boiling and grilling, opposed to frying as often as possible. Also keep in mind
that serving these vegetables with items like ketchup, full fat ranch dressing,
sour cream and butter adds calories, fat, sodium and sugar. Try to limit
the amount and frequency that these toppings are served.
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
It is important for all Canadians to eat
a variety of vegetables each day. Canada’s Food Guide also recommends
that we eat at least one orange vegetable each day. Orange colored
vegetables are a great source of vitamin A, which helps keep our eyes and immune
system healthy and supports normal growth and development. Root vegetables
like carrots and sweet potatoes are great choices for this recommendation.
Some tips for incorporating more orange vegetables into your diet include
keeping carrot sticks cut up in the fridge for a quick snack or lunch item, and
alternate between serving sweet potatoes with white potatoes with dinner.
Try this recipe for an easy and
healthy root vegetable side dish!
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients:
2 PEI carrots, peeled 1 sweet potato, peeled
2 PEI potatoes, peeled 1 PEI parsnip, peeled
1 small PEI turnip, peeled 1 small PEI onion
1 PEI beet, peeled 2-3 PEI garlic cloves
1-2 fresh sprigs of rosemary, thyme or sage (if you do not have fresh, you can use ˝ a tsp of dried!)
1-2 tsp each black pepper and salt 2-23
tbsp olive or vegetable oil
Note: It you cannot find PEI grown
vegetables, vegetables grown in other location will work as well!
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Chop all vegetables (except onions and garlic) into similar sized pieces, about 1”x1”.
3. Fine chop the onions and garlic
4. Place all vegetables and herbs into a large baking dish. Season with pepper and salt
And drizzle oil evenly over the vegetables and toss to coat.
6. Portion, serve and enjoy!
Tips:
• Try experimenting with different herb combinations and see which ones your family
likes best! Spices like paprika, chili powder, and curry powder would be great
options !
• You can chose to keep the skins
on the vegetable, just be sure to wash them well.