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William Morton Collegiate

The WMCI community is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment in order to promote individual excellence, to foster responsible citizenship, and to develop students who can manage their futures in a changing society.

Secretary: Christine Poschenrieder Principal: Shannon Blondeau

Phone: 385-2845 Fax: 385-3031

wmci@pinecreeksd.mb.ca www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

October, 2015

Thank you to Jerikko Afuang, Danielle Cadieux,

Hanna Sollner, and Julia Son (WMCI Band stu-

dents) for being mentor helpers with

the Beginner Band students. They have volunteered their time

to come in and work with groups of Gr. 6 students who play

the same instruments as they do. They have been a great help!

Mrs. Salmon

THANK

YOU

Donations Needed

The Industrial Arts Program is on the lookout for old gas-powered weed whackers, chainsaws, or other two-cycle engines (gas and oil mix) for the Grade 9 class to disassemble. They do not have to be in working order. If you have one you would like to donate to WMCI, please contact the office at 385-2845.

Mr. Lehmann

Are you interested in working with children?

Would you like work experience in a fun, comfortable environment?

Healthy Baby is a community program designed to support women who are pregnant and those with young children.

The Healthy Baby group meets in Gladstone twice each month. Women are invited to come:

Ask questions about pregnancy and baby’s development

Learn about nutrition and health for themselves and their family

Get parenting tips

Do activities with their babies

Get to know other parents

Enjoy healthy snacks

Healthy Baby also provides child-minders for children between the ages of 1 and 5 years of age. This is where YOU

come in!! If you are interested in caring for and helping provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for children, please call

Laurel at 385-3859. Groups meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY

On Nov. 4th, Grade 9 students across the country will be hosted by parents, friends, relatives or volunteers at

various businesses and workplace locations. WMCI will once again take part in this worthwhile program, sup-

porting career development among our youth!

PICTURE DAY

School pictures will be taken on Mon., Oct. 5th, starting at approximately 12:30 PM. All students must have a picture

taken for yearbook. Proofs will be sent home for preview. Remember to dress sharply and

bring your smile!

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October Menu

Check out WMCI’s website for weekly events, scholarships, overdue library books, course information and more! Download the app on your device!

Hand in all student fees, extra-curricular fees and course fees (if applicable). These fees

help pay for activities, tournaments, yearbooks, and consumable supplies in elective courses.

WMCI is a nut-free and fish-free school. We have many students , includ-ing students from other schools and community visitors, who are allergic to these items. Please help us reduce the risk for these individuals.

Be sure to contact the school if students will be late or absent for any reason.

To avoid delays, please notify the bus driver if your child will not be on.

STUDENT COUNCIL 2015 / 2016

Welcome back Warriors! In September, student council was very busy working to plan out the year’s ac-tivities. The traditional ‘First Day’ events were our first task and the first day committee did an excellent job keeping everyone on track with the activities and having fun. We wrapped up September with a Terry Fox Walk and a ‘Taters for Terry’ fundraiser. Coming up in October we will be planning some awesome Halloween activities that will definitely get the whole school stoked for the season! This year’s Student Council Members:

President—Kristen Gall Vice President—Danielle Cadieux Secretary—Lindsay Dayholos Treasurer—Kelsey Tonn Social Convener—Madison Hiller Sports Reps— Mandy Doell and Clay Ferguson General Council—Samantha Brown, Allison Trimble, Kiersten Sanderson, Garrett Gall, Kathryn Bresnahan, Sonya Strocen, Taryn Winters, Hayley McCaskill, Hanna Sollner, Audrey Morrison, Kayla Fehr, Shannon Bresnahan, Azaria Neuschwander, Ashley Doell, Christyn Blondeau, Channing Ferguson, Ashley Emerson. Teacher Advisors—Ms. Linski, Mrs. Lehmann

Danielle Cadieux

Open Thursdays in October

Oct. 8th & 22nd:

Chicken Fingers & Fries

Oct. 15th & 29th:

Pizza Bagel

NUTRITION BREAK

WMCI now has a longer break in the morning between Blocks 1 and 2 so students and staff have the opportunity to “grab a snack.” Please pack an extra apple or carrot sticks or some other healthy choice...to help stay energized for your studies!

WMCI will also be providing some of these “snacks” free of charge to en-courage healthy eating! During the month of October, WMCI will be offering a bowl of hot oatmeal on Wednesdays to everyone who stops by the foods room during the break! FREE!! WMCI would like to thank Rich-ardson Milling for their gracious donation of oatmeal and for supporting healthy eating! Their sponsorship is very much appreciated!!

Please contact the school if you would like to be a contributor to this important program!!

Mrs. Blondeau

Green Warriors

Interested in protecting the environment?

Consider joining our Green Warriors team! We

are running the Recycle Everywhere program

at WMCI again this year, collecting batteries,

old cell phones, plastic bags, drink cans and

bottles. There will also be more activities in the

coming months.

Contact Mr. Watson and Mr. Koshel for more

information.

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Selkirk X-Country Track Meet

The X-country season has been busy with practices going Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:30 till 5:00. The team is the largest we have seen at WMCI for a while, looking to continue to strive for one of those provincial Cross country banners.

The athletes have been training hard for the upcoming meets, and the Zone meet was held on Wed., Sept. 30th in Spruce woods Provincial Park. The weather was perfect and all athletes had very good results, considering that the hilly course was a challenge for them. All individuals placed quite well on the tough course, with many exceptional Zone results. For the girls’ results, Shayla M. finished 2nd in Senior Girls. Sonya S. placed 1st while Torri P. finished 2nd in Junior girls category. Other girls who competed and ran very well were Hanna S., Lindsey S., Ivy W., Kelsey T., Mandy D., Hayley M. and Danielle C.

On the boys side, Quinton P. finished 2nd and Clay F. finished 3rd in the Senior boys category. Other boys who had very good results also included River P., Lucien K., and Zeke K. had a top ten finish in our Zone.

The team will go to Killarney for a meet on October 8th in preparation for the final meet of the year. The team will be back in Spruce woods, where Provincials will be held on October 14th. This will be the final test for the runners who will see how they place within their age group against all the schools, from A to AAAA within the entire province. Good luck to the X-country athletes on the final part of the season.

Mr. Koshel & Mr. Watson

Concerned about your son or daughter’s alcohol or drug use?

AFM’s 4-Session Parent Intervention Program

is being offered in Portage

Wednesdays: 7:00 to 9:30 PM

Nov. 18th & 25th, December 2nd & 9th

For more information and to register please call Barry at 857-8353

There is no charge for this program.

ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT

The Annual WMCI Achievement Night will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, at 7:00

PM in the gym.

This night recognizes the academic and extra-curricular achievements of

Grades 9-11 students during the previous school year. Accolades are given

to students for their commitment to learning, overall individual improve-

ments, school spirit and involvement, extra-curricular contributions, as

well as excellence and citizenship.

Please join the staff of WMCI as we honor our students. Refreshments will

be served after the presentations.

Mrs. Blondeau

Magazine Orders

If you would like to order

magazines throughout the

year for yourself or as gifts,

please go to qsp.ca and

follow the links.

Group Online ID is 3743911

Every Order Helps our

School!

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CAREER CORNER

University of Manitoba— APPLY ONLINE: Applications for fall 2016 admission are available online in October. Students must self-report their anticipated Grade 12 marks when filling out the application, and also pay a $90 application fee. Visit umanitoba.ca/applynow.

Grade 12 Deadlines—Ms. Watson will be at WMCI on October 7 to assist with applications, scholarship search-ing, etc. If you are in Grade 12 and have any questions, please stop by Room 11 (parents welcome!)

COLLEGE: Grade 12s planning to attend College programs should apply ASAP; programs fill up on a first come first served basis. Check out the admission requirements on the web or speak with Mrs. Buffi or Ms. Watson.

UNIVERSITY: Applications open Oct. 1st – final deadlines vary from institution to institution. It is best to apply prior to Dec. 1st, 2015 if you wish to be considered for scholarships, etc.

SCHOLARSHIPS —scholarships and bursaries can offset your post-secondary expenses; they are dependent on community involvement, strong academics and a number of other factors. Please check out the www.manitobacareerdevelopment.ca site for links and be sure to check the scholarship section of the institu-tion you are interested in.

SPEND A DAY – Colleges and universities encourage students to visit their campuses and see firsthand what they have to offer. So take advantage of the many ‘Spend a Day’ opportunities and make an informed decision! Check the websites or bulletin board for more information.

SAFE WORKERS – Grade 9 presentations Oct. 19th, Management Practicum Oct. 19th.

Grade 9 Take Your Our Kids to Work Day – forms were sent home and must be returned by Friday, October 14th. Check the information on www.thelearningpartnership.ca. If you are unable to spend the day with a par-ent, feel free to ask a community member or family / friend; just be sure you get the consent signed.

High School Apprenticeship – Earn While You Learn! Eight credits and a Technical Vocation certificate can be achieved with completion of 880 hours. Students may then continue into regular apprenticeship at the post-secondary level. Two credits earned at the high school level equal one level of technical training following grad-uation. Please see Ms. Watson if you have questions, or need a package to take to perspective employers.

Career Technology Studies (CTS) — CTS creates personalized learning opportunities for students by providing them with community-based learning experiences (Internship). This type of authentic learning environment, in combination with in-school programming, is designed to meet the needs of students and promote a sustainable future for our communities. CTS students can obtain credits toward graduation by participating in courses that are part of approved CTS pathways. Management Skills 40S is a course that is approved in all three pathways and is a prerequisite for all other community-based Internships. Community-based Internship agreements are voluntary, unpaid positions, and Apprenticeship agreements are paid positions.

Looking to do some career research or hunting for that perfect job? Check Out Career Cruising:

http://www.public.careercruising.com/ca/en (Forgot your password? See Mrs. Geisel or Ms. Watson)

Career Cruising is an online career planning tool intended to help students identify career options by assessing interests and skills. It provides career profiles, multimedia interviews, college / university

links and much more!

Judy Watson jwatson@pinecreeksd.mb.ca

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NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION

PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Notice is hereby given that voters of the Pine Creek School Division will be taken to elect one (1) trustee in: Ward 4, MacGregor,

Debi Barber Roxanne Espenell

Voting Place Voting will be open on Wednesday, the 28th of October, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Ward 4: MacGregor Senior Centre, 92 Hampton St. E, MacGregor, MB. IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example – driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity. Advance Voting For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on Election Day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the MacGregor Senior Centre, 92 Hampton St. E, in MacGregor on Thursday, October 22nd between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mobile Voting Station For the purpose of accommodating residents, a mobile voting station will be arranged at: MacGregor Health Centre, Lions Manor and Rest Haven during office hours on Thursday, October 22nd. Application to Vote by Sealed Envelope A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Election Official at Pine Creek School Division, 25 Brown Street, PO Box 420, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 or fax at 204-385-2825. If applying in person*, by mail or by fax**, a voter may apply between October 1st and October 21st during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official.

Dated at the Town of Gladstone, in the Province of Manitoba, the 28th day of September, 2015.

Robyn Winters Senior Election Official Pine Creek School Division P.O. Box 420, 25 Brown Street Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Phone: 204-385-2216 Fax: 204-385-2825

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Day 4

3 Jr. Boys’ VB @

MCI

4 5 School Photos Jr. Girls/Boys VB vs.

Neepawa

Day 5

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB @ Elton

Day 6

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Jr. Girls/Boys VB @ MacGregor

Day 1

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X-Country at Killarney

Day 2

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Day 3

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11 Happy

Thanksgiving!

12 NO SCHOOL

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB @ Minnedosa/Neepawa

Day 4

14 X-Country Provincials

at Spruce Woods Jr. Girls/Boys VB

Home Day 5

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB Home

Day 6

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Day 1

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18 19 Sr. Girls VB @ Rivers Jr. Girls/Boys VB @

Erickson/Rivers Day 2

20 Awards Night 7 PM

Day 3

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Day 4

22 Sr. Boys VB @

MacGregor Sr. Girls VB Home

Day 5

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NO SCHOOL PD Day

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25 26 Jr. Girls/Boys VB @

Neepawa Day 6

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Day 1

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Jr. Girls/Boys VB Home

Day 2

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB Home

Day 3

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Day 4

31 Happy Halloween!

October 2015

Baldy’s Menu: Thursdays Only Oct. 8th & 22nd – Chicken Fingers & Fries Oct. 15th & 29th – Pizza Bagel

NEW! Nutrition Break… On Wed. mornings, a free bowl of oatmeal will be available in the Foods Room!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Jr. Girls/Boys VB @ Minnedosa/Carberry

Day 5

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB Home

Day 6

4 Take Our Kid to Work

(all Grade 9s)

Day 1

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB Zone Semi-Finals

Day 2

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Photo Retakes

Day 3

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Jr. Girls/Boys VB Home

Day 4

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Sr. Girls/Boys VB Zone Finals

Day 5

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Jr. Girls/Boys VB Zone Finals

Day 6

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Day 1

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NO SCHOOL PD Day

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Day 2

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Day 3

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Day 4

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Day 5

21 Community Craft Sale in WMCI Gym 8 AM to 7 PM

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Day 6

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Day 1

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Day 2

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Parent/Teacher Interviews (4-7 PM)

Day 3

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NO SCHOOL PD/Admin. Day

Parent/Teacher 9-Noon

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Day 4

November 2015

Baldy’s Menu: To Be Announced