January News

Joanne Crawford

January 10 2014

Happy New Year Parents and Guardians,

We hope you had an enjoyable holiday with family and friends. 2014 at École des Deux Mondes is shap-

ing up to be full of learning fun & challenges. Beginning January 15th all EDM students are invited to take

the 60 MINUTE KIDS’ CLUB CHALLENGE. What is this 60 minutes a day challenge? We will be joining

with children from all across Canada and working together to keep track of our daily activity, nutrition,

screen time, hydration & sleep.

KEEP UP YOUR HEALTHY HABITS AND REMEMBER 5-2-1-0

*Have 5 or more fruits and veggies

*Spend 2 hours or less in front of a screen

*Be active for at least 1 hour every day

*Drink 0 sugary drinks

At our kick-off assembly January 10 students will learn about 60 MKC, learn how to register, take the

60MKC pledge and take up the challenge!

CARNAVAL, MARDI GRAS, CARNAVAL À DEUX MONDES C’EST TOUT UN FESTIVAL!

We have planned a terrific Carnaval week January 27-31to celebrate this cultural event. Our kick-off as-

sembly with a special appearance by Bonhomme Carnaval begins at 1:45 Mon. Jan. 27. Come &

watch the “EDM Royal Family” receive their crowns & capes. Any child who hasn’t been a king, queen,

duke or duchess can enter his/her name in their classroom draw.

Another favorite EDM Carnaval activity is ice castle building. Once again this year we are asking you to

start freezing plastic containers (cups, yogurt, ice cream pails, balloons etc) at home. At home on Tues-

day January 28 please remove ice from the plastic, place it in a cardboard box or cooler & bring it to

school. Your child can drop his/her ice in the courtyard by the cone with the teacher’s name. If you’d like

to colour your ice please use Kool-Aid not food dye as it stains the concrete. We’ll start building at 9:00.

Daily Carnaval Bingo, activities in the gym, art & skating will round out the week. We are in the process of

booking the rink & will let you know when it has been finalized. Kindergarten children & those new to the

school will receive a red sash. The sash symbolizes a ceinture fléchée/ woven belt that is special to

French Canadian & Métis culture. Instructions on how to decorate it to follow.

Kindergarten Registrations

will be accepted in February — Watch

the newspapers for Registration Dates! Pass

the word on to anyone you know who has a

child turning five this year.

Emmit Wheatley Noah StenvigEmmit Wheatley Noah StenvigEmmit Wheatley Noah Stenvig

Devyn Whitt Michael BaycroftDevyn Whitt Michael BaycroftDevyn Whitt Michael Baycroft

Wylie Horner Rianna OstrosserWylie Horner Rianna OstrosserWylie Horner Rianna Ostrosser

Paul Lowe Kristin Campbell Paul Lowe Kristin Campbell Paul Lowe Kristin Campbell

RED CROSS PHILLIPINE RELIEF

We are very proud to announce that the

families From Ecole des deux mondes

have raised $442.64 for the Philippines

relief fund. Way to go EDM! Thank you

so much for your support.

Importance of Being on Time

How does being late just 5 minutes per day affect your child's learning time? These are

the facts: 5 minutes a day = 25 minutes a week

100 minutes a month = 1,000 minutes per school year

3.5 days of missed instruction & learning time per year!

Missed learning time means less opportunity for children to succeed with their learning.

At Discovery Passage, we know there are times when lateness is impossible to avoid. Es-

tablish-ing daily family routines with your children will help you to work together to

ensure that your child arrives to school on time each and every day! Helping your child

develop the habit of being on time is a life time skill which will benefit them now and in

their work fu-ture as well. Please call the school at 250 286-0511 if your child will be

late or away for the day. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Owen Phillipow,

who was recognized at our Decem-

ber assembly for being socially re-

sponsible. Owen noticed that his

friend had been hurt, gave him a

hug and comforted him.

Congratulations also to Axel

Bakken, who found an item of val-

ue on the school grounds. Axel

turned the item in and it was re-

united with it’s rightful owner. Way

to go Axel.

Field Trips

In the next few months there are lots of fun ad-

ventures in store for students.

Please remember the importance of permission

slips:

“No slip, no trip!”

Check with your child’s teacher as to whether or

not they need parent helpers — if you are willing

to help the kids with tying shoes and/or skates,

and pitching in — we’d love to have you aboard.

EDM Student Drop-off

101

Your kids are precious to us,

too.

Do not stop your car on the crosswalk!

Do not ‘double-park’ or ‘pass-on-the-

inside’

Use EXTREME caution when sending

little ones across the busy roadway—

better to walk them into the school

CURLING Our grade 4/5 classes will be doing

three curling sessions, January 13, 20 &

27th. We are very fortunate to have Mr.

Don Pennell coming in to give us some

Instruction in curling on

Mondays as well. Thank

you Mr. Pennell.

LITERACY WEEK

During Literacy Week , in addition to Rotarians Read we would like to invite families to

read at our school. Friday January 24th, bring a blanket & snuggle up with your kids & a

favourite book from 8:30-9:00. Hope you can make it, we will keep a tally of minutes

read during the week.

WELCOME BACK TO

CAMRYN & TAYLER

VANHOVE.

BOWL FOR BREATH 2014

Help support the fight against Cystic Fibrosis . . .

! The 26th Annual Bowl for Breath will take place on Saturday, February 1st

and Sunday, February 2nd at the Campbell River Bowling Centre! The event

helps

to raise funds and promote the awareness of cystic fibrosis. There have been

tremendous developments to improve the quality of life for people with cystic

fibrosis! Unfortunately, a cure for this devastating, inherited disease still has not

been found.

! Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian

children and young adults. Cystic fibrosis causes a build-up of thick mucus in the

lungs leading to severe respiratory problems. Meanwhile, mucus and protein buildup

in the digestive tract results in extreme difficulty in digesting and absorbing

adequate nutrients from food.

! The effects of cystic fibrosis are most devastating in the lungs. Ultimately,

most CF deaths are due to lung disease. It is estimated that one in every 3,600

children born in Canada has cystic fibrosis. Approximately 3,800 Canadian

children, adolescents, and adults with cystic fibrosis attend specialized CF clinics.

! In 1989,when the first Bowl for Breath was held, cystic fibrosis was

considered a “child’s disease” as a person with CF was fortunate to live to finish

high school. Thanks to significant improvements in treatment and scientific

understanding, individuals are now living long enough to complete university, have

a challenging career, get married and raise a family.

! Elementary, middle school and secondary students can participate in the

Bowl for Breath. There are several shifts to choose from and each participant

bowls two games.

! Students can register at participating schools by contacting the school

coordinator or checking in the school office for a registration form. Registration

forms need to be returned to the school by Friday, January 24 (earlier to make sure

you get your preferred bowling time) or call Cindy Stewart at 923-3382 after that

Carnaval d’hiver January 27-31

Our Carnaval is fashioned after the one in Quebec City

(for more information, check out http://carnaval.qc.ca/en)

Jan 27-31st: Carnaval Bingo

Monday Jan 27th: Assembly with songs, video, crowning of King,

Queen, Duke and Duchess. 1:45 PM, We’re hoping Bonhomme pays

us a visit.

Jan 28th: Ice Castle Building (freeze your containers of ice)

Kids enjoy fun Carnaval-themed centres this day. BRING YOUR

BUCKETS OF ICE

Jan 31st: Ice skating, 12:45-1:45

PAC serving Hot Chocolate and Mme Crawford will bring coffee

Jan 30th: Carnaval Movie night (see below)

MOVIE NIGHT FUNDRAISER THURSDAY JAN 30 TH

Join us for “Jammies in the Gym” and a 5:30 pm showing of Disney/Pixar’s

”Planes”

A Bring Your Own Blanket fundraiser event hosted by the PAC during Carni-

val week.

Our gymnasium will be transformed into a custom theater for the evening* complete with

hot dogs, popcorn and drinks for sale to raise funds for PAC supported activities at our

school. Everyone is welcome! Please come casual (PJ’s Welcome!) and feel free to bring

healthy snacks from home to enjoy as well.

A pre-order form for hot dogs and a volunteer sign-up sheet will be going home soon,

please let us know if there is any area you are able to help out in. Students must be accom-

panied by a parent or guardian.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Please contact Misty @ mistyflem-ming@shaw.ca if you have any questions....

*courtesy of Mckays Home Theater

WINNING AT PARENTING SESSIONS

Understanding the

Physical Activity Recommendations

Bodies are designed to move and children and youth need to be moving more. According

to the Public Health Agency of Canada, children and youth should do at least 60 minutes

each day of moderate to vigorous activity.

Types of activity: aerobic and strength

Physical activity should include vigorous intensity activity at least 3 days each week and

strengthening activities 3 days a week.

Vigorous activity is when the heart rate is increased and one cannot speak more than a few

words at a time without taking a breath. These would include activities like running, bas-

ketball, soccer and cross-country skiing.

Strengthening activities are for muscle and bone strength. Children can build muscle by

climbing and swinging on playground equipment. Youth can do push-ups and curl-ups to

build their muscle strength. Bones need to be strengthened through activities like run-

ning and jumping rope where the muscles push against the bones to make them stronger.

Adults need at least 2.5 hours of physical activity each week for health benefits and should

focus on moderate to vigorous intensity activities. Parents who are active tend to have

children who enjoy being active. If you and your family are not meeting these guidelines,

begin slowly and gradually increase the amount of time you spend being active as you be-

come accustomed to it. Ideally, find a fun activity that the whole family can do together.

For more information contact:

Physical Activity Guidelines www.csep.ca

www.activehealthykids.ca

Public Health Agency of Canada www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/index.html

Healthlink BC www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/aba5595.html#aba5596

Schedule of Events for Family Literacy Day (Week)

Sponsored by Campbell River Literacy Now

Family Literacy Events:

January 20-27: Free admission to Campbell River Museum

January 21: Rotarians read in Elementary Schools

January 24: Family’s read at school 8:30-9:00 am

January 26: Free family Swim at Strathcona Gardens 12-3

January 27: Events at Vancouver Island Regional Library

10:30-11:00 Baby to Age 3, story time with Justin

12:30-2:00 Ages 3-6, Story time with Justin, Games and Puzzles

3:00-5:00 Grades K-5, Snack/Books/Games/Puzzles

6:00-7:30 Grades 6-10, Anime/Manga-new releases

Also on January 27th:

The Generation Squeeze presentation with Paul Kershaw, held at the

Royal Coachman Carriage House Room. 5:30-8:00

Enter a free draw for $200.00 worth of gift cards. 1 entry for each event

attended. Ask at your local elementary school for exciting events in cel-

ebration of Family Literacy Week.

Here are a few ideas to help you celebrate Family Literacy Week 1. Write a joke book with your family.

2. Read a bedtime story to the grown-up putting you to bed.

3. Make up a new recipe together and post it online.

4. Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes.

5. Organize a book swap at your school.

6. Make up riddles and tell them to your friends.

7. Create a family book club.

8. Surf the Internet and learn about your favourite animal

10. Make up a song about your day to sing to your family at dinnertime. 11. Write messages to your family on sticky notes and post them around the house.

12. Create a story on what you will be doing on Family Literacy Day

13.Play a board game together

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Whole school

to EWP for

Monster The-

atre 1:00 pm

PAC Meeting

Hot Lunch

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Family Day

–School

closed

Hot Lunch

National Flag

of Canada Day

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

School

Based Pro

-D, no

school to-

day

Hot Lunch

23 24 25 26 27 28

Hot Lunch

February 2014

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January 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 PAC

Meeting

6:15

9

Hot Lunch

Panago

10 11

12 13 14 15

60 Min

Challenge

16

Hot Lunch

Acropolis

17 18

19 20

Literacy

Week

21 K/

Vision

Screening.

22 23

Hot lunch

Hot Dogs

24

Family Read

25

26 27

CARNAVAL

Assembly

1:45

28

CARNAVAL

Ice Castle

Building

29

CARNAVAL

Bingo

30

CARNAVAL

Movie Night

Best Wok

31

CARNAVAL

Ice skating

Chinese New

Year