november 22.11 newsletter

November 22, 2011 Phone: 483-‐6298 or 1-‐866-‐422-‐5118

Check out our website: www.shsd.mb.ca/wawasc

Wawanesa SchoolWawanesa School

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Off to Provincials The varsity boys Finished regular season play in First place among single A teams in Zone 9 east which earned them the right to host the Zone 9 ‘A’ boys’ provincial berth playdowns on November 8. The boys started off the night defeating Elkhorn in straight sets in the semi-‐Final before watching Reston defeat Sioux Valley in the other semi-‐Final. That set up a Final with perennial rival Reston to determine who would represent our zone at provincials this year. The Wawanesa boys triumphed in that best of Five match defeating Reston 3 sets to 0. Wawanesa now moves on to the 10 team provincial championship tournament in Pilot Mound Nov. 24-‐26. Our boys are seeded Fifth in the draw. You can check out the schedule and track their progress throughout the tournament at:

http://mhsaa.e-‐crew.ca/page.cfm?p=163Congratulations guys and good luck!

Congratulations also go out to Mitch Thomson who was selected by a committee of Manitoba volleyball coaches as one of the top 24 graduating athletes from A, AA and AAA schools in Manitoba. Mitch will be representing our school at the provincial grad all star match in Winnipeg on December 3 at St. John’s Ravenscourt School. The A-‐AAA boys’ match will be at 1:30 pm that day and all are welcome to watch. Further information is available at:http://www.volleyballmanitoba.ca/grad-‐all-‐star-‐information-‐2/

P. Friesen

Wawanesa Band/Choral Christmas ConcertMonday, December 12

7:00 p.m.

and

Wawanesa School Elementary Christmas ConcertWednesday, December 21

1:00 p.m.

http://www.shsd.mb.ca/wawasc


http://mhsaa.e-crew.ca/page.cfm?p=163

http://mhsaa.e-crew.ca/page.cfm?p=163

http://www.volleyballmanitoba.ca/grad-all-star-information-2/






Grade 3 Social Studies Over the past months the Grade 3s have been learning about issues that countries and the people in Africa have to face, and have looked at the issue of clean drinking water in particularly. As a class we decided to help try and make a difference in the lives of a lucky class in Africa by providing them with clean drinking water. The Grade 3s had a bake sale. We held it over two days, as we had so many treats to sell. Our bake sale was very successful in that we were able to raise $217.00. Thank you to the Grade 3 parents for taking the time to send in baked goods with your child and also to the students and staff who bought the treats. We were $33.00 shy of reaching our goal of $250. However, Student Council has been generous enough to donate the remaining $33.00 to assist us in reaching our goal.

Miss Burgess, Student Teacher

For student safety, please follow the direction of traf?ic ?low around the

school between 8:30 -‐ 9:00 a.m.

and 3:15 -‐ 3:30 p.m. Busses and

private vehicles follow the same

path. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our students safe.





Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Wawanesa School was proud to present their canapé/dessert theatre production of Beauty and the Beast on November 18 & 19th at the Wawanesa Community Hall. With the combined efforts of the choral students, staff and parents, the show was a resounding success. Over the two nights the audience numbered 350 theatre enthusiasts! From the motley mob of villagers to the beautiful dishes/servants, audiences were treated to frollicking songs in the tavern to beautiful melodies and can-‐cans in the castle. The narrators (Chelsea Downey, Chelsea Boisvert, Krista Wilton and Chantal Bartel) dramatically laid out the story-‐line for all. Belle, played by Emma Case, was a Fiesty, yet caring match for the angry, but slightly socially awkward Prince/Beast, played by Cameron Lucier. Gaston (Donovan Hamilton) was very brash and bold in making his advances to Belle and was aptly aided by his crazy, pratfalling side-‐kick, Lefou (Asia Oleson). Added to the mix of Gaston and Lefou were the fawning and infatuated Silly Girls played by Kirstin Greer, Brianna Downey, and Morgan McBain. The slightly odd inventor father, Maurice, played by Dustin Lucier, was a perfect match to Belle's book-‐loving character. Belle and the Beast also found challenges with the group of ferocious wolves played by Marcus Trowbridge, Reese Rutherford and Kolton Sparrow and the menacing character of Monsiour D'Arque, played

by Murray McBain. The loveable and welcoming characters of Mrs. Potts (Jessica Plett) and her innocent son, Chip (Brandon Lucier), were capably assisted in the castle by the engaging French maid, Babette (Brett Cline), the befuddled and Flustered clock, Cogsworth (Patrick Day), the illuminated and enlightened, Lumiere (Matthew Lahner) and the opera diva with the big heart, Madame de la Grande Bouche (Ashley Penner). The humorous battle scene between the servants and the villagers (see list below!) added to the enjoyment of all. In the end, the actions of the Old Beggar Woman/Enchantress (Dynika Choptuik) helped to teach all that true beauty really lines within. Servants -‐ Flynn McFall, Cassie Power, Megan Penner, Brina Rathwell, Tylyn Riddle, Jalynn Cullen, Jacquie Burgess, Samantha Sullivan, Amanda Hopcraft, Kaylin Rice, Hailey McFall, Jasmine Oliver, Chelsea Downey, Chelsea Boisvert, Shasta Kalmakoff, Riley Sparrow, Reese RutherfordVillagers -‐ Shasta Kalmakoff, Tanner McDonald, Vincent Herrmann, Laura Elder, Josh Diaz, Marcus Trowbridge, Jacquie Dolomont, Ryan Harding, Chelsea Downey, Chelsea Boisvert, Krista Wilton, Jeremy Cory, Kolton Sparrow, Chantal Bartel, Dynika Choptuik, Murray McBain, Brooke O'Neill, Troy MacMillan, Mitchell Herrmann. Thank you to our family, friends and community for such great support!





Kevin Brooks! From his wheelchair, Kevin Brooks shares the story of the night that changed his life and those of many around him forever . . . What started as a typical booze-‐fueled Saturday night quickly turned tragic as a result of a poor choice. Kevin left a party, driving at excessive speeds after consuming large amounts of alcohol. He was not alone. Beside him sat his passenger and childhood friend, Brendan. The result -‐ a horriFic crash -‐ Brendan didn’t walk away and neither did Kevin. Kevin’s story has reached more than 750,000 students and inspired many to make better choices.

Kevin’s “Just Wiggle Your Toes” presentation is an emotional roller coaster that makes audiences laugh, cry and ultimately think twice about their own life choices. He is living proof that one poor choice can potentially change one’s life forever, or even end it. Kevin has not let his paralysis be an end, but rather a new beginning in life. Count on Kevin’s presentation to be honest, straight-‐forward, relevant and memorable.

www.KevinBrooks.ca

Wawanesa School was very fortunate to have his presentation on Friday, November 18th. The following are comments from our students:1. What did you like about this presentation?• I think it was the greatest speech I ever heard. Made me cry• He was funny.• I like how he moved on in life.• That he wasn’t just talking to people who do drugs, etc but to anyone who has a problem to overcome.• Kevin got my attention right off the bat; he spoke from the heart and was honest.• The fact he was drunk and driving and killed a young boy and the parents forgave him.• It wasn’t all sad and “woe is me”.

2. As a result of today’s presentation, I will remember:

• decisions I make impact everyone• the three chairs• never drink and drive• always wear a seatbelt• wiggle your toes• you can do anything; never give up• you can go bungie jumping in a wheelchair• when he signed the poster• his sister wishes him to walk again• stay positive -‐ make something good out of something negative• Mom and Dad are a phone call away• how he answers every email that he gets• don’t think you can be a ‘good drunk driver’• whenever I am feeling down or upset, I just have to remember to wiggle my toes.

3.What comments/suggestions do you have to help improve this presentation?

• He was awesome and I believe he should continue to go to school all over North America.• Kevin, you changed my life!• This speech really opened my eyes about impaired driving and getting in a vehicle with a a drunk! Thank you!• I really enjoyed the whole presentation. The powerpoint while we walked in was very effective and the video at the end with his sister really got to me. He’s right; it doesn’t affect just you, all the people who love and care about you are also hurt.





Junior Girls’ Volleyball The Grade 7/8 Girls’ Volleyball team has wrapped up their season this month. The girls played games against Boissevain, Killarney and La Source School in Shilo. We attended Killarney's tournament where they played very well and were showing good signs of improvement. The girls attended the zone tournament where they lost in the B pool semi-‐Final game ending up in third place out of eleven teams. The girls made great improvements in their skills throughout the season. The team this year includesMackenzie Coleman, Angeline Badiou, Shasta Kalmakoff, Haley McFall, Kayla Wilton, Chantal Bartel, Jacquie Burgess, Jasmine Oliver, Samantha Sullivan and Brina Rathwell. Special thanks to Mr. Steve Sullivan for coaching the team this year and for Mrs. L. Elder for managing.

Operation Christmas Child Wawanesa School had the opportunity to make this Christmas brighter for many needy children. Our school sent a message of caring and compassion to children throughout the developing world by once again participating in Operation Christmas Child. By joining together we Filled 35 shoe boxes Filled with toys, school supplies and other gifts. It is truly just as great to give as it is to receive. Kids helping kids! Many thanks to the students, staff and families of Wawanesa School for their very generous donations. Appreciation goes to Reese Rutherford, Marcus Trowbridge, Graeme Hore, Teegan Harris, Ryan Harding, Dynika Choptuik and Chelsea Boisevert for packing our boxes and to Mrs. Thomson's Grade 3s for loading them into the ambulance for pick up. A huge thank you also to the student council for their monetary donation to help in the shipping costs involved.





Timothy Waldner Wins Lions International Peace Poster Contest

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o Timothy Waldner, an 11 year old Grade Seven student at Green Acres Colony School, winner of the local competition of the 2011-‐2012 Lions I n t e rn a t i ona l P e a c e Poster Contest. Students from Wawanesa, Green Acres Colony and Nature Valley Colony Schools participated in the contest, using art as a form of expression to promote the theme “Children Know Peace”. The posters were judged on the basis of originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the theme. Thanks to the judges Marquetta Murray, Kirby Stone and Carolyn Rushton for giving their time and expertise to the difFicult task of selecting winners. A total of 25 posters were entered in the contest. All posters were of excellent quality, making a colourful display at the school and at the New Horizons Centre for the Remembrance Day Service and the New Horizons social afternoon on November 14th. Monetary prizes were awarded by the Wawanesa Lions Club to Timothy, to Mackenzie Coleman in second place and to Jesse Waldner as third place winner. All participants, including 15 students “in training”, not eligible because of age requirements, received participation awards. Timothy’s poster will now advance for further competition at the Lions District level.

Calendar of EventsNovember 23-‐24 Parent-‐Teacher Interviews 4:00 -‐ 7:00 p.m.November 24-‐26 Provincial “A” Boys’ Volleyball in Pilot Mound November 25 Admin Day; No SchoolDecember 1 Grad Cap/Gown Photos (appts. being scheduled with Mrs. Lane)

December 2 Phys. Ed. 30/40 Field Trip to Thunderbird Bowl (11:00 a.m. -‐ 2:00 p.m.)December 12 Band/Choral Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m. in the School GymDecember 21 Elementary Christmas Concert 1:00 p.m. in the School Gym

Information forGrade 11-‐12

Students and Parents:Course Selectionoptions for Semester 2

New Bothwell Cheese

It's that time of year again! Band and Choral students are fundraising for this year's season by selling New Bothwell Cheese. Every unit of cheese sold raises $2 for the Wawanesa School music programs. Order forms will be distributed to all band and choral students early this week and orders are due on Monday, December 5th and can be handed into Mrs. Kaastra or Ms. Klippenstein. The cheese will be available for delivery on December 14th.



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