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Bashaw School

September 17, 2008

Newsletter

There will be no school on Friday, October 10.

Monday, October 13 there will be no school in recognition of Thanksgiving Day.

October Staff Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21.  School will dismiss at 11:38 that day.

Grade One Parent/Teacher Interviews:

There will be no school for grade one students on Friday, September 19. 

This time is set aside for parents to meet with Mrs. Brown-Gust.  Please call the office to book your interview for Sept. 19. 

This makes the introduction to grade one much easier as our grade one students become very tired in the first 5 day weeks.  Setting this time for family provides an easier adjustment to the routine of school.

School begins at 8:45, with lunch from 11:38 – 12:21 for everyone.  School dismisses at 3:14 each day.

Attendance:

Please remember to phone in if your

child is going to be absent from school.  Student success is directly linked to regular, daily attendance so if a student is absent and we have not received notification, we will call home.

Permission to leave school forms titled (General Release Form) have been handed out to students in grades 7-12.  Please complete and return to the school as soon as possible.

Agenda Use:

Agendas are provided to all students in grades 1-9 and available to any High School student who would like one.

These are very valuable in maintaining a positive communication link between parents and the school.  Please review your child’s agenda daily and sign the date to let us know it has been received.  If you have further questions or would like more information about something, please don’t hesitate to phone.

When picking up your children, please do not walk through or park in the parking lot as it causes a flow of traffic in an unsafe area.

Senior girls volleyball is back in action.  They started their league season this past weekend in Claresholm, bringing home 3^rd place. Way to go girls!

Awards Ceremony:

Bashaw School’s 11^th  Annual Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 pm.  Letters will be handed out to recipients soon.

Sports:

Cross country for grades 5-12 will be starting.  Be sure you are signing up and training on a daily basis. 

Sr. Boys Volleyball is beginning this week. 

Sr. High Girls have been practicing for several weeks already. 

Jr. High boys and girls will be starting within the next week so watch for the sigh up sheets.

Bashaw  Skating Club will be starting its season on October 6. New skaters are welcome to skate with figure skates or hockey skates. For registration information please contact Karen Bourdages @ 780-372-2447 or Zoe Kisling @ 780-372-3938.  

East Central Health News:

Every early dismissal Tuesday (third Tuesday of the month) there is a Walk- In Clinic from 9:00 a.m. -  3:00 p.m. There are Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, a Respiratory Therapist, a Social Worker and an Early Intervention Support Worker available to parents with concerns. Consultation is done on a first come first serve basis. The clinic is located at 5015-50Ave., 3^rd Floor, Camrose, 780-608-8611 for more info.

Also from East Central Health:

Starting Tuesday, September 30 (for eight Tuesdays) Sept.30 – Nov. 25, 4:00-4:45 p.m. there will be a Printing Program Group. This is an ideal afterschool program that is fun and offers support to parents and children who need extra practice with printing. The program will be run by our Occupational Therapy team. Space is limited. Please call Donna 780-608-8640 to register by Sept. 23.

Jump Start Your Smarts:

The homework program, Jump Start Your Smarts, is getting under way. It will run Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:15 until 5:00 p.m. The first night will be on Thursday, September 18. Any student who would like to use this opportunity to do homework, study, or work on an upcoming project are more than welcome to attend. Teachers are available during this time to give assistance. 

Green Tip:

As the days get shorter we are using our light sources more often and at peak times. Remember to switch them off.

Bashaw Municipal Library:

The Bashaw Municipal Library is moving to Neighbourhood Place, on Main Street, on Sept. 30. We will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. as an “outlet” to return and pick-up ordered books. Our present collection will be packed and moved on Sep. 25 and 26. Any help in moving would be appreciated. Call Cindy at 780-372-4055 for more information.

Terry Fox Run -  Date Change:

The Terry Fox Run will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. This has been changed from September 26. Grades 1-6 will participate in a 2km run and grades 7-12 in a 3km route.  The community are welcome to join the grades 7-12 students as they participate in either the 3km or 10km course from 3:30 – 6:00 pm.  Pledge sheets will be available at the school office.

Nutrition:

At Bashaw School we are committed to fostering healthy eating habits. A piece of fresh fruit in your child’s lunch, like an apple, banana, or an orange is a great and inexpensive way to do this.

Congratulations!

Logan Nugent is the happy winner of a brand new bike!! His name, along with many others from our school, was entered into a national draw from Jump Rope For Heart. Way to go Logan!!

Upcoming Events:

Book Fair:

Mrs. Boden  is planning another Book Fair! The dates are set for Oct. 27-31.

Fundraiser:

Watch for Junior High Students and Grade 12 Students out and about soon. They are starting their fundraising activities with magazine sales.

Volleyball:

Grade 7 Girls Volleyball:

Practice:

Thursday, Sept. 18 -  3:15 - 5:00

Monday, Sept. 22 – Lunch Time Tuesday, Sept. 23 – 3:15 – 5:00

Wednesday, Sept.24 – Lunch Time

Food Drive: Wagon Load Of Food

Alberta Farm Credit is operating 2 tractors and wagons, one from Lloydminster and one from Red Deer to meet in Camrose. Along this route they will be stopping in towns to collect and supply local food banks with donated goods.

Bags will be coming home with students. If you would like to provide a donation, a box will be set up during Awards or at the Terry Fox Run. Thank you in advance for your support.

Parent Council:

The regular annual meeting of Parent Council will be held on Thursday, October 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. This is the annual general meeting to elect the executives for the 2008/09 school year.