March Newsletter 2008
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Michael Pineau who was runner up at the Provincial CanWest CanSpell 2008 Spelling Bee.
Science Fair
Congratulations to all EWS students who took part in the regional science fair. Results for the junior high division were amazing.
1st Brandon Doyle
2nd Jonathan Harman
3rd Emily Ross
Honourable mention:
Sydney Foy
Hannah Dawson/Kyla Dehaan
Mili Sanchez
Accompanying these students to the provincial science fair at UPEI on Thursday, April 3rd will also be Suzanne Wilkie, Jason Wuertz, Celia Wandio and Renee Dahn.
S.O.S. Program
Pat Doyle, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, will be doing Grade 9 classroom presentations on the signals of suicide during the week of April 12th. Any questions/concerns, please call the school counsellor, Sheila Doyle-Hogan at 368-4130 ext. 224.
Bluefield Registration
Friday, March 28th 1:10 pm
Grade 9 Assembly with Bluefield administration
Tuesday, April 1st
Parent Information Session, Bluefield High School 7:00 pm
All Grade 9 students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Friday, April 4th
Bluefield Registration Day at East Wiltshire
(in library)
Returning to School after March Break
All students and staff will return to school on March 25,2008 ,and it will be Day 6.
Band News
Congratulations to members of the grade 8 and 9 bands on a great performance at Band Days at Confederation Centre. Your performances and your behaviour were both outstanding.
A reminder to parents of grade 9 band students that Mr. Nabuurs would like RCMP background checks for the band exchange passed into him by the end of March, if possible.
Grade 7 Band Trip
The grade 7 band will be playing in PEI Beginning Band Day at Athena Consolidated School on Friday, April 11. This will all take place during school hours. Mr. Nabuurs will be sending an information sheet home about this the week before they go.
Student’s Achieve for Parents
We are hoping to launch Students Achieve for Parents on a trial basis for term three of the current school year. In order to do this, we need to collect one e-mail address per family.
Once launched Students Achieve will permit you to track your child’s progress and attendance
on-line on a daily basis. During the trial period not all classes will be visible for every student. As teachers become familiar with the process of posting information, our goal is to have all classes on-line.Once we have collected all the necessary e-mail addresses and initiated the system, you will
receive an e-mail with your username and password. This will give you access to your child’s account.Students Achieve has shown itself to be a valuable tool in schools that have initiated the program.
A note has been sent home with report cards in order to collect e-mail addresses. Please return it to your child’s home room teacher along with their signed report card. Thank You
Junior Achievement National Conference
Nick and Nathan Peardon recently represented the Bluefield Division of Junior Achievement at the National conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Well done, guys!!
Basketball News
The EWS Girl’s Basketball team finished off their season with a close playoff loss to Stonepark. The girls must be congratulated on a very good season that saw them finish second in league standings, win the M.E.Callaghan Invitational Tournament, and continue to improve as a team every game and practice. Team members include: Nisa Lamey, Rylee Currie, Jennifer Aube, Brittany MacLean, Ka-cey Ward, Amber Beaton, Kelly Campbell, Hannah Dawson, Sydney Foy, Kelsey Chaisson, Emma McIntosh, Erika Groman, Olivia Landry, and Emily Broderick. Coaches Ms.Sanderson and Mr.Durant would like to thank all players for their hard work and dedication this season.
Alpine Ski Competition
Congratulations to Jackson Slauenwhite who captured four silver medals at the Founders Cup Alpine Ski competition. He and teammate, Zachary Rowswell, were competing in the event held earlier in January at Ski Martock, Nova Scotia. Jackson and Zachary attended the Atlantic competition held at Crabbe Mountain, New Brunswick in early February.
Easter Parade of Books & Gifts for All Ages QEH Lobby
Tuesday, March 18, 9:00am-7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 19 9:00 am-7:30 pm
Thursday, March 20 9:00-NOON
Debit-Visa-MasterCard-Cheque- Cash
A portion of the sales will support the QEH Auxiliary’s fundraising activities.
Spring Youth Fashion Show
, sponsored by North River 4H Club, Friday, March 28, at 7:00 pm., at Bluefield High School, $5.00 a ticket. Club members will model the latest in spring fashions from Lasenza Girl, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Atlantic Superstore, Winners and the Wedding Place. This is a community project, with all proceeds to Easter Seals PEI & the QEH Foundation. There will be musical entertainment, a 50/50 draw, door prizes, and a canteen."Homestay on the Island" for Japanese Students
Looking for an experience where the whole family can have fun and grow together? Eight Japanese children, aged 12 -16, are dreaming of spending a month this summer with an Island family. For more information call Michelle at 887-3299 or Nola at 859-3684. You can also check out the website at http//labo-exchange.com.
Learning Disabilities/ADHD
Parent Support Group
will meet Monday, April 14 at 6:30 pm. Location: Royalty Centre (40 Enman Cres.), Room 125, Charlottetown.
Topic: Adaptive Technology - Software Demonstrations and Discussion. Guest Speaker: LDAPEI Adaptive Technology Coordinator. Please call LDAPEI at 894-5032 to
register at no cost.Healthy School Communities
March is Nutrition Month
1. Give your portions a make over.
- Listen to your body; eat only if you’re truly hungry and stop eating before you feel full.
2. Colour your world with
vegetables and fruit!
- Enjoy dark green and deep orange vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, oranges, melon and squash. They are filled with health promoting antioxidants.
Healthy eating is a lifetime commitment
.
- Make a change for the better with your food intake. Set a goal of serving fish twice a week to get more healthy fats or try a new vegetable or fruit.
Challenge and support family members to achieve and maintain healthy weights.
- Reduce tv and computer time to make room for more activity.
- Pack nutritious snacks (yogurt, almonds, fresh vegetables, fruit)
Want to feel your best? Eat well and get physical!
- Use Canada’s Food Guide to make wise food choices.
- Build up to 30-60 minutes or more physical activity per day.
Calendar of Events
March 13 Report Cards -
Second Term
March 14-20 March Break
No Classes
March 21 Good Friday
No Classes
March 24 Easter Monday
No Classes
March 25 First day of school after the break. Day 6 April 1 Bluefield Incoming Gr.10 - Info Meeting 7:00 pm
April 3 Provincial Science Fair (UPEI)
April 4 High School Registration - Gr. 9's
May 2 Teachers’ Association Annual Meeting No Classes
May 13 Home & School 7:00 pm
May 19 Victoria Day
No Classes
May 29 Grade 6 Parent
Information Meeting -7:00 pm EWS May 30 Orientation - Incoming Grade 7's