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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

December, 2015

Season’s Greetings! It is hard to believe that we are in the last days leading up to the Christmas holidays. WMCI has been an extremely

busy place over the last few months and there are no signs of slowing down! Daily academic studies and the Annual

Awards Night, winning the Junior Boys Volleyball Zone Championship and participating in all the other sports and

clubs, field trips and environmental studies, beginning the weekly nutrition program, fundraising for organizations such

as Christmas shoeboxes, United Way and Food Hampers, and practicing for the upcoming Band and Choir concert, not

to mention prepping for the traditional WMCI Christmas Dinner and Morton Cup!!

Thank you to the many parents and volunteers in our communities who come out to cheer on our teams, encourage aca-

demic achievements, drive students to meetings and practices, and give unselfishly of their time to help our WMCI stu-

dents have the best experiences possible. We are all very busy and sometimes we forget to stop and appreciate the

things in life that are important. During this holiday season, take time to enjoy your friends and family and take time

for yourself. I wish each and every WMCI Warrior a blessed Christmas season and all the best in 2016!!

Mrs. Blondeau

You are invited to attend our

Christmas Concert Featuring music from:

Gladstone, Langruth & Plumas Elementary Schools

Beginner & Junior Bands

William Morton Collegiate Institute Senior Band

& WMCI Choir

Tues., Dec. 8th , 2015

WMCI Gym

7:00 PM Silver collection at the door.

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THANK YOU!

On behalf of the WMCI staff and students, we would like to extend a huge ‘Thank You’ to all the businesses and indi-

viduals who contributed their time and expertise to our students for the Work Experience Program on November 26th

and 27th. It was a huge success and the students benefited greatly from the experience. Thank you for your support!

Our apologies if we have omitted anyone from the list.

Ms. Linski & Mrs. Smith

Allan Ewen, Mark All Renovations, Langruth, MB

Ken Gold, Brockie Donovan, Brandon, MB Bonnie McCaskill, Bonnie’s Hair Studio, Gladstone, MB

Devin Howard, Gladstone Co-op, Gladstone, MB Lorne Hunt, Hunt Mechanical, Gladstone, MB

Betty Cogar, Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, MB David Marohn, Manitoba Infrastructure, Gladstone, MB

Collin Smith, Gladstone Elementary School, Gladstone, MB Tanya Kunzelman, Plumas Elementary School, Plumas, MB

Yvonne Bresnahan, Gladstone Bakery and Eatery, Gladstone, MB Sharon Smith, Gladstone Pharmacy, Gladstone, MB

James Ruser, I Want That Stuff, Brandon, MB

Mrs. Karen Mackie, Villa Rosa Inc. Winnipeg, MB

Kristen Sawchuk, Neepawa Hospital, Neepawa, MB Don Wilcox, Wilcox Mfg., Holland, MB

Mr. Dubeau, Tereck Diesel Ltd., Winnipeg, MB Raymond Fischer, Crop Production Services, Gladstone, MB

Fay Demedosu, Craig Street Cats, Winnipeg, MB David Martens, Martens Mechanics, Gladstone, MB

Howard McKay, Penno’s Machining, Eden, MB Jordan Niles, The Salon Professional, Brandon, MB

Rick Bueckert, Bueckert Construction, Gladstone, MB Linda Ford, L.A. Collection, Winnipeg, MB

Airan Lambert, ACC, Brandon, MB

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!

Hampton Inn by Hilton Winnipeg Airport/Polo Park

730 Berry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0S6

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Sr. & Jr. Varsity Basketball

WMCI basketball is underway with

three games scheduled in December

and a full slate in the New Year. The

first home game is January 7th for

the Senior players, so come out to

cheer them on!

Student Council

All of the Halloween activities went well in October, ending with an in-school dance, and everyone had a lot of fun.

Movember was also a success with several participants in the facial hair competition. Also mustaches were sold as a fundraiser. We had a few fun spirit days such as crazy sock day, jersey day, and fake facial hair day. The student council is busy planning out a fun-filled spirit week for Christmas. Stay on the look-out for upcoming announcements about the Annual Morton Cup and more exciting events.

Danielle Cadieux

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December

Dec. 2nd Nutrition Break: Apples

Dec. 3rd Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Panini

Dec. 9th Nutrition Break: Oatmeal

Dec. 10th Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Panini

Curling practices will continue on Wednesdays at the Gladstone Curling Club from 3:30 - 5:00.

GRAD TEA & BAKE SALE

The annual Grad Tea and Bake Sale was held on Friday, Nov. 27th in conjunction with Gladstone Moonlight Mad-

ness. The gym was decorated beautifully with a blue and silver snowflake theme and welcomed guests from 7-9

pm. As always, the communities were very supportive, with donations to the silver collection, purchases of baked

goods and silent auction tickets. On behalf of the Grad 2016 class, thank you!! Approximately $1100.00 was

raised for Grad 2016 in June! Congratulations to the following prize winners:

Roaster Oven – Steve Owen Children’s Basket (Boys) – Robyn Creighton Roasting Tin & Knives – Bernice Morrison Candles & Cushions – Marjorie Fehr Ladies Spa Basket – Robyn Winters Blue Themed Christmas Basket – MacKenzie Anderson Cupcake Carrier & Items – Richard DeConinck Tools Basket – Faye Scott

Red Themed Christmas Basket – Tracy Doell Baking Tins Basket – Connie Anderson Wooden Chest & Candles – Mackenzie Anderson Children’s Basket (Girls) – Ruth Zuke Toolbox – Sherri Tonn Mini Cupcake Maker – Joan Campbell Mystery Prize – Rosemary Hofer Travel Bag – Ruth Zuke

Mrs. Blondeau

Attention All Students!

Conditioning practices have started in November and

will be running until the Christmas Break, then contin-

uing in the New Year. Practices will be from 3:30 pm

to 4:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Come out and

get in shape for any sport you might be doing!!

Any questions, please see Mr. Koshel or Mr. Watson.

Warriors for Change

The Warriors for Change ran the Operation Christmas Child

campaign throughout November. They collected 22 boxes

worth of presents to send to children all over the world who

would not otherwise get a Christmas gift this year. Thank you

to everyone who donated! This month the Warriors for Change

turn their focus to the Teddy Bear Toss. Warriors will be sell-

ing Teddy Bears during the week of the Morton Cup.

Ms. Skibo

CHARITY DRIVE

WMCI will be a drop-off location for the Christmas

Food Hamper collection until December 11th. All

community members are welcome to stop by at

any time and drop off non-perishable items.

The Grade 12 Provincial ELA will extend from Mon.,

Jan. 11 (all morning 9am-12 noon) and continue

through to Jan. 14 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-

day during their English Class). Good luck!

Ms. Linski

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SENIOR VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Six Grade 12 and five Grade 11 girls took to the court for the Warrior Volleyball season. Practices occu-

pied much of September with the official season beginning on Oct. 6th. The girls travelled to Elton, Minne-

dosa and Rivers for their first three games and unfortunately fell 3-0 to all competitors. The Warriors

then hosted four home games in a row against Erickson, Carberry, MacGregor and Neepawa losing all but the match

against the Erickson Eagles. It was a difficult season in terms of injuries and level of competition, but the girls were

very committed to trying to improve at every practice and game! A big thank you to the graduating Warriors for

your involvement and leadership….Kathryn Bresnahan, Danielle Cadieux, Lindsay Dayholos, Mandy Doell, Kelsey

Tonn, and Taryn Winters. To the rest of the girls…Shayla Marohn, Hayley McCaskill, Kira McCormick-Adema, Taylor

Pederson, and Hanna Sollner…see you on the court in September for your last year as a Warrior!

Mrs. Blondeau

JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

The Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team started their season the second week back to school with five returning play-

ers from Grade 10 and 6 new Warriors in Grade 9. The learning curve was steep but the team definitely improved as

a whole over the season. The team played opponents from Neepawa, MacGregor, Minnedosa, and Erickson in a

home/away series. The Warriors split the games 1-1 with Neepawa and Erickson but fell 2-1 to both MacGregor and

Minnedosa. Of note, six of the eight games required an extra set to determine the winner!! The Warriors advanced

to playoffs on November 12 and defeated the Erickson Eagles in the first round. The girls fought hard in the next

round against the MacGregor Mustangs but lost two close sets (25-20 and 25-18) to the eventual Zone and Provin-

cial Champs…..so not too shabby! Good luck to the Grade 10’s: Ashley Emerson , Channing Ferguson, Megan Hall,

Kassidy Jarvis and Audrey Morrison, as they move up to Senior Volleyball next year. Hope to see the Grade 9’s…

Nikki Anderson, Christyn Blondeau, Ashley Doell, Jennica Ejercito, Brenna Roberge, and Amber Starr-Elk next year

back on the court for their final year of Junior Warrior Volleyball!!

Mrs. Blondeau

SENIOR VARSITY BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

Things were a little uncertain at the start of the season as to whether or not there would even be a Senior Varsity

Boys Volleyball team! However, five Grade 12’s and 4 Grade 11’s began practicing mid-September. Some of the

players had never played competitive volleyball until this year and so there was a huge learning curve. The Warriors

battled hard all season, improving immensely with each passing match. The final standings for the regular season

saw 2 losses to Neepawa and Elton and a 1-1 record with MacGregor. The Zone finals saw only six Warriors travel

to Elton to take on the Sabres. These six players gave it their best shot but lost 25-18 and 25-15 to the eventual

Zone banner Champs. This was always an entertaining group to be with and I wish the graduating players all the

best. Thank you for your commitment to this great game…..Dallas DeJaegher, Tom Dezall, Clay Ferguson, Lachlan

McCausland, and Carter Schettler. To the other boys…..Phoenix Beaulieu, River Beaulieu, Chris Melnyk, and Dom

Neuschwander…..get ready for your final year of Warrior Volleyball next year!!

Mrs. Blondeau

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CAREER CORNER

Red River College Graphic Design Information Night Thursday, December 3, 2015 | 5 – 8 pm Exchange District Campus, 160 Princess St. William Building, Main floor, A104 Lecture Hall RRC’s Graphic Design program is holding an information night for students, parents and high school staff who would like more information about admission to their program. No need to register. Presentations will be run at 5 pm and 6 pm. After the presentation we invite you to: • tour the facilities • meet with instructors, enrollment staff and current students • ask questions about the entrance portfolio and see samples of work For more information contact Diane Livingston, Program Coordinator at dlivingston@rrc.ca.

Looking to do some career research or hunting for that perfect job? Check out the following sites: http://www.public.careercruising.com/ca/en (will need password)

http://www.manitobacareerdevelopment.ca/CDI/

Judy Watson jwatson@pinecreeksd.mb.ca

Obsolete Camera Equipment

The following items are available for anyone interested in purchasing them at a nominal fee: 1. Minolta SRT101 Camera with zoom lens, case and attachments ... a) Vivitar 285 Zoom Thyristor Autoflash unit b) SUNPAK Auto14 flash unit c) Minolta Auto 200X flash unit d) Extension bellows 2. Freedom 1 Minolta Camera (1986) with case 3. SANYO Cadnica Battery Charger, Model NC-1239R

Fund Your Child’s Future Sponsored by Scotiabank, this contest is open to parents who are Yconic members and who share words of advice for their child. Four $1500 prizes available! There are also three $1000 prizes for sharing the contest with other par-ents. Deadline Dec. 2. Go to yconic.com for contest rules and join today!

Portage Plains United Way along with our

12 member agencies presents the…

Annual Children’s Christmas

Carnival

December 5, 2015 1:00 PM—3:00 PM at

the PCU Centre Multipurpose Room

There will be games, prizes, treats, activi-

ties, crafts, face painting, pictures with

Santa and entertainment by Seanster &

the Monsters and the great part is it’s all

free!

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• Re-attachablesnaponsunvisor

• Quickreleasenexusbuckle• ShockabsorbingEPSlining• Aerodynamicplasticmicroshell

MULTI-SPORT HELMET• Instantfittingdialturnretentionsystem

• ShockabsorbingEPSlining• ABSimpactdispersingoutershell

• Quickreleasenexusbuckle• Spongefoamcustomizedadjustmentfitpadset

TODDLER HELMET• Fungraphics!• ShockabsorbingEPSlining• Quickreleasenexusbuckle• Aerodynamicplasticmicroshell

Blue

Red

Matte White

Matte Sage Green

Matte Black

SMALL 52-57cm(20.47”-22.04”)

MEDIUM 54-58cm(21.26”-22.83”)

LARGE 58-62cm(22.83”-24.41”)

SMALL 52-57cm(20.47”-22.04”)

MEDIUM 54-58cm(21.26”-22.83”)

LARGE 58-62cm(22.83”-24.41”)

$15 X ____ = $ ______

Pink

Blue

ONE SIZE ONLY46-52cm(18.11”-20.47”)

ONE SIZE ONLY 46-52cm(18.11”-20.47”)

Child Name:

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO COMPLETE THIS ORDERPLEASE RETURN THIS FORM

TO YOUR SCHOOL OR CHILD CARE CENTRE

NO LATER THAN December 9, 2015

2016 Low-Cost Bike Helmet Program

Ahelmetisthebestwaytoprotectyourheadinafallorcrash.Tobeeffective,itmustfitcorrectly.1. Measure the head. Place a tape measure or string around the head,

just above the eyebrows and ears (as shown). 2. Select the helmet model, colour and size below. (These helmets are

CPSC and/or ASTM approved.) 3. Indicate the quantity for each size selected and calculate the total(s).

Please make cheques payable to: MDA • Securelyattachpaymenttothisorderformandhaveyourchildreturntheform

andpaymenttotheirschoolorchildcarecentreno later than December 9, 2015. • OrderswithNSFchequesand/orpostdatedchequeswillnotbecompleted.• Allsalesfinalexcludingmanufacturerdefects.• Itemsmaynotbeexactlyasshown.MaterialsDistributionAgency(MDA)isanAgencyoftheManitobaGovernment.

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Parent/Guardian Name:

Day Phone Number: Email Address:

School/Child Care Centre Name:

School/Child Care Centre Address: City: Postal Code:

Teacher: Room #:

SMALL 53-56cm(20.86”-22.04”)

MEDIUM 56-58cm(22.04”-22.83”)

LARGE 58-60cm(22.83”-23.62”)

SMALL 53-56cm(20.86”-22.04”)

MEDIUM 56-58cm(22.04”-22.83”)

LARGE 58-60cm(22.83”-23.62”)

SMALL 53-56cm(20.86”-22.04”)

MEDIUM 56-58cm(22.04”-22.83”)

LARGE 58-60cm(22.83”-23.62”)

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HELMET DESCRIPTION COLOUR QUANTITYSIZE TOTAL

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December 2015

Baldy’s Menu: Dec. 2 – Apples (Nutrition Break) Dec. 3 – Philly Cheese Steak Panini Dec. 9 – Oatmeal (Nutrition Break) Dec. 10 – Philly Cheese Steak Panini

ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!! (Back to school Jan. 4th)

Basketball Games: Dec. 8 – Sr. Warriors @ NACI Dec. 14 – Jr. Warriors @ MacGregor Dec. 15 – Sr. Warriors @ Elton

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January 2016

Baldy’s Menu: TBA

Gr. 12 Provincial ELA Exam Jan. 11-14