Jan 05 First Day of Classes 2009

The school has ordered in some extra clothing which will be sold on a first-come basis. We have wind suits, hoodies, sweat pants and some t-shirts. Students may contact Mrs. Howard if they wish to make a purchase.

Boys’ and girls’ basketball tryouts will start soon. Forms are available in the gym.

Tracy MacKay is our new public health nurse at the school this year. Tracy will be in the school most Tuesday mornings and encourages students to stop by and chat, ask questions, or discuss issues. If parents have any concerns, she can be reached at 368-4530 .

Congratulations to students in the band program for a great first concert on October 29. Much preparation went into getting ready for a concert very early in the year. Thanks for all your efforts. The next performance for the entire band program will be this year’s Christmas concert which is scheduled for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 at 7:30 PM in the school gym. Please make note of the date and time, as it is incorrect in the school calendar.

The grade 9 band will be performing at the REMEMBRANCE DAY ceremonies here at the school on Monday and again on Tuesday morning. They will need to take their band uniform to school on Monday (please make sure pants are black). Tuesday’s performance is for the Kingston Legion and will be held at the Legion Hall in New Haven on the Trans-Canada Highway just before you get to Gass’s store. Grade 9 band students are to be at the Kingston Legion by 10:15 AM on REMEMBRANCE DAY, wearing their band uniform and WARM outdoor clothing (including winter boots, hat and mitts). The ceremony will be held outside unless the weather is bad. That decision is usually not made until about 10:00 AM, so students need to come prepared for either possibility. Mr. Nabuurs will be taking a bus from the school to the LEGION to carry music stands and percussion gear and to use as a place to set-up and warm up. He could use some help with loading the bus at East Wiltshire at 9:30 AM on REMEMBRANCE DAY morning and with the unloading after the ceremony is finished.. Thank you for your help with this very worthwhile performance!!!

A huge congratulations goes out to the East Wiltshire GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM for taking home the banner. The PROVINCIAL CHAMPS defeated Queen Charlotte in the GOLD MEDAL game 2-0 on Saturday. The girls had an amazing season and fought hard for a well-deserved happy ending. Way to go, girls! Thanks for all your hard work.....

The FIELD HOCKEY TEAM put in a wonderful effort, in what was a huge rebuilding year for these girls. They ended the year with a BRONZE MEDAL, in a season that saw them all improve and pull together as a team. Special thanks to all the parents who pitched in to help out and to the coaches, Amy Scales and Kellie Deacon. Good luck in the future to all the graduating grade nine players!!!

Student Council’s first dance was a great success. Thank you to everyone for help with decorating and organizing the event. We are planning a movie night for Nov. 27^th, so come and kick back with some popcorn and enjoy a fun show with your friends. Students should talk to their class reps to get more information.

It’s been a busy month in the Library. Thank you very much to everyone who helped out with the Book Fair. Scholastic has given us over $800.00 in books as our profit and we’ve already purchased many of the popular books from the Book Fair itself.

A special thank you to Amy Kern Day who is volunteering in the Library on Fridays this year.

Our Million Minute Challenge was very successful this year. Our students read for over 89,000 minutes On Monday, October 27. It worked out to 159 minutes of reading per student. Congratulations to all the students for participating.

On November 17, award winning author Cora Taylor is visiting EWS. Ms. Taylor is a successful Canadian author with a long list of books to her credit. Sixty students will be at her presentation in which she will speak about writing and the writing process. We would like to thank Barb Kissick, Youth Services Librarian for the Provincial Library Service for making this visit possible.

We had 16 students participate in the Lego League during the month of October. It was a wonderful experience for all those who participated and parents and students enjoyed viewing the final pieces. Thank you to Owl’s Hollow and John Eldon and Mary Green for sponsoring the event.

The students have shown an interest in continuing with a Lego Club in the future. If anyone has Lego at home that is no longer in use and would like to donate it, we would gratefully accept it.

We're in the process of starting up the games room here at E.W.S. and we're still looking for some games and equipment: for example, weights, air-hockey and pool tables or any other games or equipment anyone may have lying around their house that they're not using anymore, which is still in good working order!

The FOOD BANK would like to extend its thanks and appreciation to the generous people of Cornwall and area, for your donations and for those who helped make this year’s FOOD DRIVE a success. Thank you all.

Poles, skis, boards, boots and helmets at great prices. Admission $1.00 (children under 12 free).

Place: 614 North River Road (beside Sporting Intentions)

Date: Saturday, November 8^th

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Proceeds go to support the P.E.I. ALPINE SKI ASSOCIATION - promotes skiing and snow boarding on and off P.E.I.

We now have a new MULTI SPORT PROGRAM this year and the current sport is badminton, at Elliot River School on Saturdays. To register or for more information on upcoming events contact the TOWN OF CORNWALL at 628-6260.

Examples of orange vegetables:

carrots

pumpkins

orange colored squash

sweet potatoes

Examples of dark green vegetables:

Place potatoes in a bowl. Add oil, paprika and garlic powder. Season to taste with pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning once.