COUGAR NEWS

May 15, 2015 No. 09 Clavet School

NEWS FROM YOUR SCCA REMINDER THAT THE ANNUAL YEAR END TEACHER GIFT SUGGESTION OF $5/CHILD OR FAMILY, WHICH GOES TOWARDS THE STAFF YEAR END LUNCHEON, IS NOW UPON US.

ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE

With the approach of the May long weekend and the official start to summer in Saskatchewan, we are looking towards the end of the school year. This is associated with a number of traditional activities that students, staff, and parents always look forward to. The high school students are looking forward to track and field competitions; grade 12 students are looking forward to grad; and the elementary students are looking forward to the standards meet and year end field trips. It promises to be a busy end to the school year.

Initial preparation is occurring for student placement in next year’s classes. The process to assign students to classrooms is undertaken with a great deal of thought and student programming needs are at the center of the decisions we make around class placements. Our goal is for every student to have the best opportunity to experience success. We take pride in maintaining a homeroom philosophy from kindergarten to grade 12 because we believe it is essential in maintaining home contact and addressing the needs of the whole child. In making the decision for student placements, we take into account 1. Resource Room needs to support student programming; 2. Teacher recommendations based on experience with the groups of students; and 3. Student sociograms to honour student voice.

If you feel that you would like to contribute to the process, please submit your information in writing to your child’s homeroom teacher before June 1 st . Such information could include peer combinations to encourage or avoid; and any health or family concerns that may have an impact on a child’s potential to learn. We request that you remember and respect that this is not an opportunity to choose a teacher for your child; rather it is an opportunity to provide information to be considered in the placement of your child.

Enjoy the remainder of the spring.

Please send your gift with a signed card for the teachers to read at the luncheon to the school office, please mark “year-end gift”.  Thank you for your anticipated participation.

CUB NEWS (K-6)Last Pizza Lunch is May 15thLast Hotdog Day is May 29th

MILK PROGRAM is finished at the end of May Any leftover money on milk cards will be return to families.

DRESS CODE REMINDERAs the weather gets warmer we want to remind students and parents of our school dress code. Please note our school policy regarding student dress: “Students are expected to exercise good judgment and to take pride in their personal appearance. Clothing should be clean and neat. Clothing with offensive language, slogans advocating substance or alcohol use, vulgarities, prejudicial or sexist mottos are not acceptable. Student will be required to change their shirt or wear it inside out. The top of the students’ shoulders and their chests and midriffs should be covered. As examples, halter tops, tube tops, tops with spaghetti straps, and beachwear are considered inappropriate school apparel. Shorts, skirts and dresses should be a minimum of the student’s extended arm/fingertip length. Students will be asked to change or cover up with more clothing.

Students are not to wear outdoor clothing (parkas, jackets) in instructional areas. Each student is provided with a locker or cubby space in which to store outer garments and backpacks during school hours. Footwear is to be worn in the school. Students are not to wear headwear (hats, visors, bandanas, etc.) in the school. Hats must be

stored in lockers during class time. These expectations are not designed to hinder anyone’s right to choose clothes, but instead, they

are intended to assist students with the development of positive and responsible attitudes towards situationally appropriate clothing.”

COUGAR NEWSClavet Composite SchoolJune 2015 Exam Schedule

Please note: Students must remain in the exam for a minimum of one hour. Departmental Exams are written at specific times that does not coincide with the normal Period=Day

schedule. Check the schedule carefully below. As well, students should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the examination time for a departmental exam for the reading of the departmental Regulations.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2015-2016 School Year

Registration is now taking place for any child who will be turning five (5) by December 31, 2014. Please call the Clavet School at 306-933-1022 to enroll your child for the 2014-2015 school year.

Fri Jun 19 Mon Jun 22 Tues Jun 23 Wed Jun 24 Thurs Jun 25

AM Exams9:00 – 11:30

BIOLOGY 30ELA B30

HISTORY 20FDN MATH 20

W&A MATH 20

CALCULUS 30ENV SCI 20

ELA 20 – Tessem

CAN ST 30HL SCI 20 – All

ELA A30PHYS SCI 20

CHEM 30PRECALC 20

ELA 20 – HammHISTORY 10

Fri Jun 19 Mon Jun 22 Tues Jun 23 Wed Jun 24 Thurs Jun 25PM Exams

12:30 – 3:00 ELA A10 W&A MATH 10SCIENCE 10

W&A MA 30-DPELA B10 F&P MATH 10

SR. DRAMA HAD A HISTORICAL 2015!!They performed the play Shuddersome: Tales of Poe with creativity, captivating their audiences with a flawless production!!They won Regional in P.A., with an amazing performance, earning them top praise from the adjudicator!Regional Awards:Cheer Award- Risa KoettingLighting merit – Gracie BrissawActing Merit – Bailey RoyerRunner up to the Bob Hinet Tech Award – Bailey RoyerBest Stage Manager – Tallasse CrosbyBest Overall Production: Shuddderesome: Tales of PoeAnd Sr. Drama’s winnings did not stop here!!Shuddersome: Tales of Poe!! Provincial Winners in Regina, May 9th

They performed to an audience of 500! Sr. Drama had some tough competition from 10 other Regional Winners province wide. We couldn’t be prouder of these exceptional talented performers!!Provincial AwardsBest Overall ProductionBest Technical ProductionRunner –up to Best Visual AwardBest Technical Performance Award – Gracie BrissawTechnical Merit – Delaynie CrosbyActing Merit – (For dance) Lexi Bentley and Eva Francis WorkActing Merit – Terryl Woodward

What an amazing year Sr. Drama!! Lori Ulrich, Leslie Schmidt, Jon Pedersen, Brayden BentleySRC ELECTIONS

Nominations for SRC Representatives close on Friday, May 15th at 12:00pm. Elections will take place on Friday, May 22nd. Nomination forms are available at the office.

BAND NEWS Senior Tour

           The Senior Band just got back from a fantastic and memorable tour/retreat to Bragg Creek Alberta from April 29th-May

3rd. Joined by Guest Clinicians Samantha Stewart (Clarinet) and Dr. Peter Meechan the seniors students took part in a series of rehearsals, lectures and clinics at Kamp Kiwanis Retreat in Bragg Creek. During the trip students also had the opportunity to be wowed by the breathtaking and awe inspiring Cirque Du Soleil: Kurios - Cabinet of Curiosities show, had their very own private concert and clinic with the renowned and talented Foothills Brass and visited the Olympic Park and Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary. The band also took in the Space Exploration Expedition in the mind blowing Space Dome at the Telus Spark Science Center before performing for all staff and visitors. Rounded off the performance aspect of the trip with a very well received concert for the Blessed Cardinal Newman school in Calgary. Watch the website for more details and a multitude of embarrassing photos.. mainly of Mr. Martin and Mr. Streisel.   Beginner/Advanced Retreat                 Our annual Beginner and Advanced Band retreat takes place at Clavet on Saturday May 23rd from 9am to 6pm. All Beginner and Advanced students will take part in clinics with professional musicians from across Saskatchewan, will also get the chance to work with world renowned composer Dr. Peter Meechan and rehearse in preparation for our Final Concert on June 1st. Students need to bring a packed lunch but will have a pizza party in the late afternoon. 

 Spring Fling (Final Concert)               Our Final year end concert takes place at Lakeview Church on Monday June 1st at 7pm. The Band Parents Association and St. Johns Music will also be on hand with refreshments and performances from students in the foyer of the church prior to the concert start. Please come and support our fantastic students and celebrate their achievements throughout the year. Admission Free. 

As the 2014-15 school year draws to a close, we are now accepting applications for CASUAL CARETAKING summer help. In order to maintain our school building to the highest possible standard, we require casual caretaking help in our school during July and August. If you are interested in working on a casual basis this summer, please contact Brian Matisz, Principal at 306-933-1022 or Brenda Thibodeau, our caretaking supervisor at 306-683-2919, as soon as

possible for more information. Students, parents and community members are welcome to apply!!

DATES TO NOTE

MAY 15MAY 18MAY 22MAY 23MAY 28

LAST K-6 PIZZA LUNCHVICTORIA DAY – NO CLASSESSRC SPEECHES & ELECTIONSDIVISION BAND RETREAT 9-6 @ CLAVET SCHOOLSPRING FLING FORMAL DANCE 7-10 PM

MAY 28 IN-DIVISION BAND TOUR VISIT @ CLAVET – 9:00am(Senior Concert Band and Combo Band)

MAY 29MAY 31JUNE 1

LAST K–12 HOT DOG LUNCHTRACK & FIELD DISTRICTS @ DALMENYSPRING FLING DIVISION BAND CONCERT – 7:00PM@ LAKEVIEW CHURCH

JUNE 5-6 PROVINCIAL TRACK & FIELD JUNE 11-16

CLAVET BAND STUDENTS – YEAR END TESTING

JUNE 12 GRADUATION DAY @ LAKEVIEW CHURCHJUNE 12JUNE 15

ELEMENTARY STANDARDS MEET (K-6)KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION 7:00 PM

JUNE 22-26JUNE 26

HIGH SCHOOL FINAL EXAMSLAST DAY OF CLASSES

JUNE 29-30

PREPARATION DAY – NO CLASSES

JUNE 30 GR. K-12 REPORT CARD PICK-UP – 9:00-11:00AM

COMMUNITY NEWS

Reminder – Community members- any news or sports events in the community will gladly be added to the newsletter. If your entries are submitted to Mrs. Cameron by the 10th of the month, she will have time to include them in the newsletter. Thank you

The Clavet School Grounds Committee would like to thank all those who participated in the Mar's Mini Golf Fundraiser on April 29th.  The money raised will help purchase bike racks for the school which will be installed for the next school year.  Congratulations to Avianna Fehr who won the iPad mini which was generously donated by Cargill.  To become involved in the committee or for information, email ClavetSchoolGrounds@gmail.com.

Fall SupperThe Fall supper will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Clavet School. Thank you to

the volunteers who helped make last year’s supper a success! We are looking for volunteers for this year’s supper, if you are able to help out please contact Crystal McAra @306-382-7786

CLAVET UNITED CHURCH GARAGE SALE Saturday May 30th

9am - 2 pmClavet Community HallPancake Breakfast 9am -11am

Rent a table for $20 or 2/$30For rental info, contact Tayna @ 306- 934-2730 Don’t have enough for a table? Drop off your donations at the church hall on Friday May 29th from 6-8pm

CLAVET MOMS PRAYER GROUP is a small group of Christian women who meet together once a month to pray for the staff, students and activities of Clavet School. If you are interested in joining our group for the upcoming 2015-2016 year please contact Sharon Downey (sdowney@sasktel.net or text 222-6454)

Time Is Running Out! Order Your 2014/2015 Yearbook Before

It’s Too Late!

The deadline to order 2014/2015 yearbooks is June 19th, 2015. Fill out the following order form and send it back to the school with your payment. Completed forms can be returned

to the office or Mrs. Shabatoski. Order forms may also be sent electronically to jackie.shabatoski@spiritsd.ca

Yearbook Order FormClavet School Yearbook 2014/2015

Name: _______________________________ Homeroom: __________

Hard cover yearbook: ______ @ $42 = $ ____________

Total Amount Paid: $ ____________

Please pay by cheque, payable to Clavet School.

Thank you for your order

Office UseCheque No: ________

Date: _______________

CO-OP Sponsorship Appreciation Day…

Free smoothies made with yogurt, fresh fruit and juice were available for all students on May 6th thanks to the generous donations of the Stonebridge Co-op.

Regular Nutritious SnacksGrilled cheese sandwiches, Caesar salad, nachos and salsa, chocolate milk and various other healthy snacks are available daily to students grades 7-12 for $1 at the Cougar Nation Fuel Up Station.

Grade 2C PosterThe Grade 2C class created a special Thank-You poster for the Stonebridge CO-OP for their ongoing support of the Clavet Nutrition Program featuring student self-portraits on paper plates.

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Good nutrition supports healthy learning!!

May 2015

Good nutrition supports

healthy learning!!