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Come Grow With Us! Ensemble on ira loin!.................................
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! It has been lovely to meet and greet new andreturning students and families to Pioneer over the past couple of weeks. Now that weare settled into our routines, it is time for our first newsletter of the year.
In an effort to keep you well informed of important dates and events, we have included alist on the second page of your child's agenda. Additionally, we will continue to use Remind 101 this year asthe feedback from parents who signed up last year indicated this is an excellent system. Please log on toour website at http://pioneerschoolwrsd.blogspot.com/ and sign up to receive important messages.
On the communication front, we would like to request you ensure the contact information we have for yourchild(ren) is current and up to date. In the event of an emergent issue, we must be able to contact youquickly.
There are many opportunities to volunteer and help out at Pioneer. If you are interested, please send anemail to Mrs. Weller at [email protected].
Items we'd love to have donated:CTS department: canning jars for gum ball machines students will be building
Drama department: old formal wear, unique clothing items and hats
PE department: ball gloves
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our school council meets on the third Monday of the month at noon in the library. The dates are listed inthe front of your child's agenda. We will be electing our executive on October 21. Please mark your calen-dars and come out and join us. All parents are encouraged to attend.
The Division will be hosting an Umbrella School Council meeting on November 21, 2013.
Thank you for continuing to support your child(ren)'s education!Sincerely,
Mrs. Bobbie-Jo Douglas
Principal
Welcome back to school!
REGULAR NEWSLETTER WEDNESDAY , SEPTEMBER , 18TH , 2013
PIONEERSCHOOLNEWSLETTERS PUBLISHED THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
ATTENDANCE LINE : 403-844-4213
WWW.WRSD.CA/PIONEER
5516
54 STREETROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB
PHONE: 403-845-2468
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
NOTICE
All Visitors to the School MUST report to
the office when dropping off items for stu-
dents or any requests for students. We have
a visitor sign in book for you to sign.
Staff Member Homeroom/DesignationBerg, Chana 7/8F
Berger, Angelique TA
Best, Susan TA
Brand, Jaclyn TA
Briner, Lori
7A
Brown, Bill Vice Principal
Campbell, Melanie 6B
Carbino, Leslie 6D
Chatwood, Leanne 7B
Douglas, Bobbie-Jo Principal
Dressler, Carolyn TA
Eklund, Brent 6F
Enders, Michelle 6A
Florence, Jayne 8C
Gramlich, Gillian TA
Hainsworth, Renee TA
Hastings, Kim Band Director
Heerschop, Tracey Family Wellness
Worker
Hollingsworth, Sasha TA
Keetch, Miranda 8B
Kleinschroth, Desmond 8A
Knoll, Linda Custodian
Maki, Tammy TA
Maxwell, Sharon TA
McMeekin, Susan TA
McPhedran, Jenna 7C
Moberg, Yvonne
Custodian
Neville, Joan Admin. Support II
Oakie, Breanne 7D
Odynski, Leah Student Support
Facilitator
Perkins, Lisa TA
Schweder, Tracy 6C
Senecal, Chantyl TA
Simmelink, Lanna TA
Sulek, Janice Teacher
Trautman, Tracy 8D
Walker, Marilee
Librarian/Admin.Support I
Wedman, Kim Student Support
Facilitator
Weller, Candace Admin. Support II
Werstiuk, Patricia TA
Ozar, Romel Custodian
NUT SAFE ZONE
Just a reminder thatPioneer School has
several students withlife threatening peanutand nut allergies. We
appreciate your co-operation with keepingour school a safe environment for all
students.
Early ArrivalUnless your child is participating in a school
sponsored event that requires his/her early
attendance, we ask that you do not bring
students to school prior to 8:15 am. This is
to ensure your child's safety as we do not
have supervision until that time.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
BAND NEWS
GRADE SIX BAND
All Grade 6 band students will be starting to
play their instruments next week. Students canplan to start taking their instruments homebetween September 22 27. All Grade Sixstudents are asked to have their $60 BandFee in by the end of September.
Grade Six Band NEWS
Noon Hour Workshops
Grade 6 band students are in the process of
learning about their instruments and choosingtheir favourites. Instruments assignmentswere posted on September 13th. On Septem-ber 18th, students from WCHS will be at Pio-neer starting the students off on their instru-ment.
The following week, a start up session has beenscheduled for each instrument group. All Grade
6 students are expected to attend. The sched-ule is as follows:
Mon., Sept. 30 Tubas
Tues., Oct 1st Grade 6 Flutes
Wed., Oct. 2nd Grade 6 Horns
Thur., Oct. 3rd Grade 6 Trumpets
Mon., Oct. 7th Grade 6 Clarinets
Tues., Oct. 8 Grade 6 Trombones
and Baritones
Wed., Oct. 9 Grade 6 Saxes
Please be in band room by 11:20 sharp
Tooters:
We have a long established Tooter Club at
Pioneer School. Starting Oct. 15th, on Day
3 & Day 4 of the cycle, Gr. 8 students will
offer lessons at lunch.
Day 4 - 6A,B & FDay 56C & D
Instruments Assignments,etc
Instrument loaner forms were given to stu-dents this week. Instruments will be permittedto be taken home for practice betweenSeptember 2527th, but the InstrumentLoaner Form must be turned in first.
A reminder that the $60 band fee should be inno later than Monday, Oct. 1st. Also, a remind-er that clarinet, oboe, bassoon and sax playersare responsible for purchasing their own reeds.Reeds are available at the Pioneer office.
Practice records will be sent home in a coupleof weeks with the students along with anexplanation on how to fill them out. Grade 6students are expected to practice 100 minutes
per week and record it on the record. At homepractice is worth 10% of the band mark. Prac-tice records are to be turned in every fourweeks signed by a parent or guardian.
GRADE 7 & 8 BAND TRANSPORTATIONFEES
All Grade 7/8 Band students are asked to havetheir $50 Band Transportation Fee in to theoffice by Oct. 1st.
Students who are using school owned instru-ments-tuba, baritone, horn, bari sax and bassclarinet are asked to have their $125 instru-ment rental fees in by Oct. 1st.
Grade 7/8 Percussion Fees are also due byOct. 1st - $25.00
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
BAND NEWS
Cont.
JAZZ BAND
Jazz 8 will begin rehearsing on Wednes-
day, September 25th. All rehearsals willbe held on Wed. mornings from 7:40-8:35am.
Jazz 7 will begin rehearsing on Tuesday,Oct. 1st. All rehearsals will be held onTuesday mornings from 7:40 am - 8:35am.
Students should arrive by 7:30 in order tobe properly prepared.
Grade 7/8 BAND Reminders.
Grade 7 and 8 band students are encouragedto bring in a blank CD-R. Beginning the firstweek of October, I will record all the reper-toire that we will be playing for students touse for at home practicing. This is a fabuloustool and it is my hope that all the studentstake advantage of this.
Reeds are to be purchased by the BOX byGrade 7 and 8 students. Reeds are expectedat every band class to ensure full participa-tion.
Instruments are to taken out of the bandclass at the end of each day. Practicing ispart of the band mark and instruments aresafer at home than at school.
No instrument is allowed in the band room
without a name on it. Please be sure yourchilds instrument is labeled.
Practice Records
Practice records for September were senthome the first week. These are due by Oct.10th. Students whose music is not prepared
for class or who do not hand in practice rec-ords will spend lunch break practice timewith Ms. Hastings.
BAND PARENTS MEMBERSHIP
Please check your mail this week for a pack-age from the Rocky Band Parents Associa-tion. It contains important information aboutfundraising opportunities as well as a mem-bership form that needs to be returned toMs Hastings by October11th or as soon aspossible. More information will be presentedat the Annual General Meeting on Octo-ber11th. Please plan on attending.
Band Parent Website
www.rockybandparents.ca
It is up and running! All informationneeded regarding Pioneer and WCHS bandprograms are available on this site. Checkit out soon.
Woodwind ROCKInstead of traditional Woodwind Choir, againthis year we are running a Woodwind Rockgroup. Several students have already signedup. It is open to any Grade 7 and 8 studentswho play; flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bassclarinet.
There is a Woodwind Trip scheduled for Feb.27 & 28th which is optional. Students who dosign up will have a lot of fun but are expectedto attend practices and prepare music. Moreinformation on the trip will be available soon.
Practices start on Monday, Sept. 30th and
will run from 8 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
School FeesReminder that School Fees are due
Sept. 30th, 2013. We would appreciate
your aenon to this maer. Thank
you to all who have paid your fees.Newsletter Notice
We trust you will watch for allour newsletters which are
published on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month and will beavailable on the school website. A hard copysupply will be available at the office for
students/parents to pick-up if the website isnt
an
ANNUAL GENERAL BAND
PARENTS MEETING
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
7:00 P.M.
PIONEER SCHOOL BAND ROOM
BAND PIZZA SALES -
TUESDAYS
START DATE: Oct. 1st
In the Tuck Shop this year, theBand Program will be running PizzaSales. The pizza is from Panago andwill be on multigrain crust.Students can choose betweenHawaiian, Pepperoni, and Cheese
pizza. Pizza will be sold everyTuesday unless noted below.
Nov. 12th & Dec. 17th (No Sale)
Pizza will be sold at the first nu-trition break.
Volunteers
Volunteers are neededfor various eventsover the course of the year. Division policyasks volunteers to have a current CriminalRecord Check and Child Welfare Check on fileat the school.
MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS
FROM PARENTS
BAND NEWS
Cont.
In an effort to curb the number ofinterruptions to students and staff, we
are asking that you please keep theamount of messages to a minimum.Please try to have plans in order before
your child leaves for school and/orutilize the agendas for reminders andmessages.
Thank you!
School Council would liketo thank Tracy
Opdentries, DonnaHunley, Angie Mellet, Anette Chambers,
Cindy Walker, Rhonda Serhan, TracyBurnell, Shelley Anderson for working the
Dovercourt Bingo.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Dear Parents and Students,
We kicked o our annual Magazine Fundraiser on September 13th. It will run unl September 27th. Our campaign
will again be serviced by CCRP (Canadian Community Reading Plan), which is proudly owned and operated here inWestern Canada. We suggest that students sell to family, friends and relaves.
The benets of using this Canadian Community Reading Plan Magazine Fundraiser are:
PROMOTES READING
GREAT PROFITS STAY AT THE SCHOOL! Incenves are paid for by CCRP and do not come out of our prots!
All orders are guaranteed 100% for service and sasfacon. If you ever have any concerns, please call CCRPs
toll free number 1-800-665-5133.
3 WAYS TO ORDER MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
New subscripons can be purchased.
Renew any subscripons that are currently being received. The renewal orders that you subscribe to will be
added on to the customers current subscripon and the expiry date is extended. Please transfer informaon from
current address labels to the order form. Coupons are also accepted so long as they are in Canadian funds.
Gi orders can be sent to anyone in Canada ONLY (Christmas, birthdays, etc). Gi cards are now available in the
OFFICE or ONLINE.
CHECKOUT SOME OF OUR GREAT NEW TITLES INCLUDING READERS DIGEST, CATHOLIC DIGEST,
HELLO CANADA, RACHEL RAY, OPRAH, PEOPLE, AND MANY, MANY MOREPlease note:
Make all cheques payable to PIONEER SCHOOL
Visa & Mastercard are accepted. Please use methods other than cash if possible.
Extra order forms are available from the OFFICE or ONLINE.
Thank you in advance for your parcipaon!
ONLINE ORDERING
You, family, and friends can also purchase magazines online! Simply go to www.ccrp.ca, enter our
school code, and order New, Renewal or Gi subscripons. Online orders also qualify for prizes!
In addion to the hundreds of magazines available through the magazine catalogue, there is a special online library
if you cannot nd what you are looking for.
DIGITAL COPIES FOR IPADS AND TABLETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. LOOK FOR THE GREEN CIRCLE NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE TO SEE IF IT IS OFFERED DIGITALLY.
OUR SCHOOL CAMPAIGN CODE IS AB195
PIONEER SCHOOL
2013 Magazine Campaign Noce
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
SCHOOL GOAL***700 SUBSCRIPTIONS***Reach this goal and we will have a parcipaon draw for
IPAD MINI!!!
BIG SELLER BONUS: Sell 12 subscriponsWin STAR HEAD PHONES!!
PIONEER SCHOOL2013 Magazine Campaign Notice
PRIZE DAY 1 Date:
LUCKY GUM DAY
Pick a GUM for sales of 2,4,6..and so on (every even number.) Every GUM is marked for CASH from
$1-$100.00
DRAW: LARGE SMURF: 1 subscripon = 1 entry and the more chances you have to WIN!!!!
TODAY ONLY- BRING IN 5 ORDERS TODAY TO WIN A PAIR OF FUNKY GLASSES!!!
PRIZE DAY 3 Date:
LUCKY GUM DAY
Pick a GUM for sales of 2,4,6..and so on (every even number.) Every GUM is marked for
CASH from $1-$100.00
BLACK LIGHT SPEAKER DRAW:
1 subscripon = 1 entry and the more chances you have to WIN!!
PRIZE DAY 2 Date:
LUCKY GUM DAY
Pick a GUM for sales of 2,4,6..and so on (every even number.) Every GUM is marked for CASH from $1-$100.00
AIR ZOOKAS DRAW: - 1 subscripon = 1 entry and the more chances you have to WIN!!
FINAL PRIZE DAY Date:
TOP PARTICIPATING CLASS-WINS AN ICE CREAM PARTY!!-Parcipants only
TOP 2 SELLERS: $25.00 I-TUNES GIFT CARD
FINAL DRAW-SPACE SCOOTER: 3 subscripon minimum to enter the draw( all orders brought in during the
campaign count towards the nal)
Each student must have a minimum of 3 orders
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
ATTENDANCE /
LATES / SAFE
PHONE
Any student who
comes in late must report
to our attendance
secretary Mrs. Walker
located in the library, so
she can stamp the
students agenda. That
way the student will not
continue to be marked
absent. Students must
have a note from the doc-tor, dentist or parent, or a
parent phone call, to be
excused.
Please call our
Attendance Answering
Machine any hour of
the day or night to leave
a message excusing
your childs absence or
late. Call 403-844-4213.
Student Price CardsWay to go Pioneer! We have currently raised
$150 to support our Renaissance program
through the sale of SPC cards. Students can
purchase their cards at lunch in the gathering
area unl the end of September. Cards will remain on sale unl No-vember 30, but will be available only through the oce or Mrs. Chat-
wood. SPC cards are being sold for $9 and our Renaissance program
keeps $3. Do you like FREE STUFF? Every student who purchases an
SPC Card will receive a $10 o of $50 coupon for Aeropostale and a
coupon for the Body Shop. Any student can purchase an SPC card and
it is to be used in conjuncon with your Student ID. If you need more
informaon, you can check out the SPC website atwww.spccard.ca or
Leanne Chatwood at 403 845 2468 ext. 113.
STUDENT LOCKERS
All students have been assigned a locker (shared with another student) this year
and have been provided with a school combination lock. As such, we aremaking you aware of the procedures and regulations surrounding studentlockers: According to WRPS Administration Procedures 356 (Inspections and Searches of Per-sons or Property) "School lockers are provided for student use but are not to be consideredthe student's private property. They remain the property of the Division and should schoolofficials deem it necessary, the lockers can be searched at anytime, without prior notice to stu-dent or parent."
Terry Fox Run
On Monday, September 30th, students will beparticipating in the Terry Fox Run. We are en-couraging students to bring a toonie which willgo towards cancer research. We have a schoolgoal of trying to reach $724. Pledge forms will
also be available in the office.
Thank YouPioneer would like to extent a big thank youonce again to Steve from Alpine Drugs forthe yearly donation of Tools for Schools.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
PIONEER SCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE2013-2014
In addition to the Mandatory School fees which have been established under Wild Rose Public Schools Ad-ministrative Procedures (AP #501); Supplementary and Voluntary School Fees will apply at Pioneer School.
MANDATORY SCHOOL FEE
$40.00 for students in grades 6
$70.00 for students in grades 7-9
Mandatory fees are levied by the jurisdiction to assist schools in covering a portion of the costs associated with:
Locker upkeep and locks Workbooks Use of community facilities
Textbook replacement Visiting performers, exhibitions and guest speakers.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEE
Supplementary fees are charged on a cost recovery basis for materials and other related costs in the following courses.Amounts may vary depending on projects/activities chosen.
Band Fee - Grade 6 is $60.00. This is used to assist in the cost of instrument maintenance, it does not include reeds.Students will also receive a Band Method book and set of CDs.
Band Fee - Grade 7 & 8 is $50.00. This assists in covering transportation costs.
Band Instrument Rental. For students in 7 or 8 who use school-owned instruments, the fee is $125. These include: Tuba,Baritone, French horn, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet and Bassoon.
Reeds and related supplies may be purchased at the office.
Environmental and Outdoor Education (EOE) Students will receive information in class about costs for specific trips.
Career and Technology Studies (CTS) $20.00 flat fee for basic supplies. If students choose additional projects for CTS-Woods, Fabrics or Design Studies additional costs will be incurred.
Complimentary Courses:
Ceramics - $25.00
Leather Tooling- $8.00 flat fee. Then each student will pay the costs of any additional projects.
Crafts- $30.00 flat fee
Scrap Attack- $25.00 to $50.00 depending on project.
Other Complimentary course fees will be announced in class
VOLUNTARY FEE
Voluntary fees are charged to students on a cost recovery basis, should they choose to participate in a number of activitiesor take advantage of the following services and products (costs will vary).
Yearbooks Extra-curricular clubs and teams
School photos Field trips
All FEES are PAYABLE at the SCHOOL OFFICE by cash, cheque or debit card.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Parents, if you have unwantedspools of thread, they wouldbe welcomed in the sewingclass. We have double the
amount of sewing classes this year and useup a large amount sewing our beginning sam-ples and threading bobbins. Thank you.
Our Free the Children team has
met and we were overwhelmed by
the amount of students interested
in helping others in our community
and overseas as well as animals and
the environment. Our first fund-
raising event will be at the end of the month and
will be a multicultural bake sale celebrating Al-
berta Culture Days. We have lots of exciting
things in store for this year. If you have ques-
tions about this group please contact Mrs. Oakie,
Mrs. Wedman or Mme Chana.
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REGULAR NEWSLETTERWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
COMING UP:
Fri., Sept 20 ................................................................................Professional Development Day, No School
Fri., Sept. 27 ...............................................................................Photo day
Mon., Sept. 30 ...........................................................................Terry Fox Run
Mon., Sept. 30...........................................................................School Fees Due
Tues., Oct. 8 ...............................................................................Annual General Band Parents Mtg.
Fri., Oct. 11.................................................................................No School
Mon., Oct. 14 .............................................................................Stat. Holiday, Thanksgiving - No School
Thurs. Oct. 25 ............................................................................Parent/Teacher Interviews
Pioneer School would love to have your bottles, cans, juiceboxes, etc.. We will be collecting them next week. Pleasebring them to the office. We will use the money earned topurchase equipment to support technology. Thank you foryour support!
BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
A student, parent/guardian, or custodian is required to present legal proof of a studentsname, citizenship and birthdate when a child is registered in school. If a student was born in an authori-ty outside of Canada, an official document from that authority will be accepted. If this documentationhas not yet been provided to the school, we request you have this in by mid-January. We are required tohave a copy of all students birth certificates on file.
The approximate cost of obtaining a birth certificate in Canada is $35.75. The parent/guardian requesting the birth certificate must have one piece of identification (their own birthcertificate, drivers license or passport). Once ordered, it will take approximately two weeks to arrive.