MARCH 2010

Somerset School is a scent free and peanut free school

Heritage Fair - Thanks to all the judges who helped this year with our Fair. Good job done by all the students. The following are the list of winners:

Grade 4

1^st Callie Thomson            The Marco Polo

2^nd Taylor Anderson          Chugging towards Change

                                           The PEI Railway

3^rd Allie Dwyer                  The Halifax Explosion

Grade 5

1^st Jensen Mayne &           The Halifax Explosion

Heidi MacDougall

2^nd Brittany Peters &        The Early 1900's in Canada

Angela Arsenault

3^rd Dylan Cameron           Tuplin Mill

Honorable Mention           Don Cherry - Meghan Morrell

Grade 6

1^st Jillian Lawless.             Pier 21 - Halifax

2^nd Laura Johnston            Laura Secord

3^rd Connor Mann              Weeksdale Holsteins

Grade 7

1^st Bethany Lynn Lawless  In My Great Grandmother’s

                                           Kitchen

2^nd Joel MacDougall         MacDougall History

3^rd Leah Craig &               Montreal Massacre

Amanda O’Connor

Grade 8

1^st Sam Milligan                George St. Pierre

2^nd Kevin Glover               Vimy Ridge

3^rd Jake Arsenault             Canada’s Dangerous Hwy

Physical Education News - The PEISAA Gymnastics Zone Meet was held and the following are the winners: Anthony Morrell came in 1^st Overall and Callie Thomson came 2^nd Overall. In total we received 21 ribbons. Below are the results of the Provincial Meet

Pre Novice Girls

Callie Thomson

Maggie Linkletter

Ally Dwyer

Brooke McCardle

Madelaine Moffat

Jamey Smallwood

Katie Pearce

Novice Girls                      Pre Novice Boys

Heidi MacDougall             Anthony Morrell

Alexis Mulligan                 Jordan Costain

Bronwyn Roberts               Robert Greenan

Meghan Morrell                 Mason Lalonde

Bethany O'Connor             Alex McGrath

                                           Dallas McLean

                                           Spencer Mullins

Bantam Boys                     Bantam Girls

Ted Landry                        Amanda O’Connor

TOP PROVINCIAL WINNERS

Pre Novice Girls : Callie Thomson 2^nd vault - floor 14^th - overall 8^th

Novice Girls : Heidi MacDougall 4^th vault - floor 18^th - overall 12^th

Many thanks to Mrs. Ramona Roberts and to Blaise Roberts for their work and dedication with our Gymnastic team.

Home and School - The next meeting will be held

March 24^th at 6:30 p.m. Thanks to all the parents who donated in some way or another to show us they appreciated our work here at Somerset. We had lots of yummy treats and meals. Also the pancake breakfast was a huge success. Many thanks again to the Home & School group for organizing and coordinating these events.  

Thanks to Judy O’Connor and Sharon Anderson for decorating our school during Winter Carnival Week with the Valentine’s Day Theme.

Congratulations to the following students who won the Canadian Legion Poster Contest. Alexis Mulligan won 1^st place, Olivia Mullins ranked 2^nd and Meghan Morrell placed 3^rd. Also Alexis came 3^rd in the Provincial competition

Toast Programme - Thanks for donations from the following students & families this past month:

Zachary DesRoches                        Zachary Trainor

Abby Dugay                                     Colby Bell

Jaden & Jara Nantes                         Katie Goguen

Alex & Maggy McGrath                  Elisa Carota

Carleigh & Mandy MacLeod           Jamey Smallwood

Sarah & Sheamus MacDonnell        Olivia McCarville

Campbell & Jensen Mayne              Emma Clow

Cameron Clow                                 J.P. O’Connor

Amanda O’Connor                          Harrison Duffy

Maura Duffy                                    Taylor Anderson

Haylee Anderson                             Nicholas Crossman

Kelsey Crossman                             Hannah Rogers

LABO - is a non-profit Japanese organization which offers an integrated program of language learning and cultural exploration aimed at personal growth and discovery for youth. Invite the world home - be a host family. LABO is looking for families who would like to host a Japanese child (aged 12 to 16) for a month this summer. Host families are simply asked to welcome the exchangee into their home and treat him/her like one of the family. Develop a friendship that reaches around the world, with memories that last a lifetime. Call Michelle Arsenault - 887-3299 or Nola Shaw - 859-3684 for more information or visit the website: www.http//labo-exchange.com

Camp Triumph is a camp for children (ages 8 - 17) who have siblings or parents with a chronic illness or disability. Camp Triumph provides an opportunity to get a break from the demands of challenging life situations by participating in an adventure-based summer residential camp where self-esteem and confidence are nurtured and friendships are forged with those who can truly understand because of shared circumstances. The camp is located beside Cabot Beach Provincial Park in Malpeque, PE and is open to children from all of Atlantic Canada. All campers attend free of charge, regardless of socioeconomic background. There is a maximum of 60 campers per week. For 2009, a total of 186 children attended along with 74 excellent volunteer staff. There is also a leadership camp for returning campers aged 14 -17. For more details and a camp application, please go to the website www.camptriumph.ca or e-mail camptriumph@pei.sympatico.ca.

Healthy Eating Tips from the PEI Healthy Eating Alliance for March 2010 - Fish: Let’s prepare it so our children ask for it at supper!

· Fish is a fast and healthy meal time option as it can be cooked from frozen in less than 30 minutes.

· Omega-3 (EPA and DHA) and omega-6 are essential fats in our diet. They are important for heart health, as well as brain and eye development. Fish such as char, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines and trout are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids.

· One serving of fish is 75g, ½ cup or 2.5 ounces which is similar to the size of a deck of cards.

· Fresh, frozen and canned fish is available in many varieties all year round, making it accessible

anytime.

Family Friendly Fish:

· Fish is a quick and easy supper idea that goes well with potatoes or rice and a healthy serving of

mixed vegetables.

· Use canned tuna and salmon (packed in water rather than oil) as a sandwich filling, on top of crackers or added to a casserole dish.

· Make a clam chowder or fish chowder using a couple types of fish, maybe salmon, haddock and clams, or shrimp, sole, and lobster.

· Try fish and vegetable skewers with scallops, mushrooms and red and green peppers.

· Take a walk by the fish department in a grocery store – kids love to look, learn, and try.

Baked Haddock in a Parmesan Cheese Sauce – A Child Approved Fish Dish

Ingredients

½ tsp oil                                             5 haddock fillets

½ cup your favourite pasta sauce

½ tsp fresh crushed garlic

2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated        ½ tsp basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch pan.

Pour ½ cup tomato sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Place fish on top of the pasta sauce. Sprinkle cheese, garlic and basil on the fish. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until fish flakes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with baked or mashed potatoes, broccoli and carrots for a complete and healthy meal.

                   MARCH

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
14	15 March Break	16 March Break	17 March Break St. Patrick’s Day	18 March Break	19 March Break	20 Spring Begins
21	22 Classes Resume	23	24 Sub Day Home & School Mtg. @ 6:30 pm	25 Cookies at Canteen 25¢	26 Pizza & Garlic Fingers	27
28	29	30 Gr. 6 girls HPV Vaccine	31 Sub Day

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