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Sunrise School Division

Powerview News

Telephone: 367-2296 Fax: 367-2773

September/October 2017

IMPORTANT DATES
September 29th
Orange Shirt Day
October 2nd
PD Day, no school
October 4th
M.Y. Awards
October 6th
K - 6 Awards, K - 3 a.m.,
4 - 6 p.m.
October 9th
Thanksgiving Day, no school
October 13th
Progress Reports, K - 12
October 16th
Mascot Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
October 18th
Festival of Talents
October 20th
SAGE Conferences, no school
October 23rd
Picture Day
Artist in the School
October 24th
High School Awards
November 1st
Take your child to Work Day
November 10th
Remembrance Day Ceremony, 10:30 a.m.
November 14h
Picture Retakes
November 23rd
House Rally, 10:45 a.m.
November 28th
Scholastic Book Fair Week
December 1st
Triad Conferences, K-12,
evening
December 2nd
Triad Conferences a.m.,
no school K-12
December 20th
Christmas concert
December 22nd
Early dismissal at 2:15 p.m.
Dec. 23rd - Jan. 6th
Christmas Break
January 9th
Classes resume, Day 5
February 3rd
PD Day, no school
February 20th
Louis Riel Day, no school

From The Principal’s Desk

Welcome back to another school year. As we find ourselves nearing the end of the first month of school, it’s hard to believe that we are almost 1/10 of the way through the school year. We have 4 soccer teams, 3 high school volleyball teams, high school golf, a grade 9 canoe trip, drama, Jump Club, and our Terry Fox Run underway or already completed this year.
When I think of this list (and the many more activities for students coming in the future) it surprises me that there are those who view a small school in a rural community as somehow inferior to the bigger schools in larger centres. Before the first day of school there were a few of us who looked at the photos of our graduates from the last 10 years and were very excited about what we saw. What we saw were former students who were either employed or successfully enrolled in the following vocations:
Canadian Armed Forces
Ambulance Attendant (EMT)
Mechanic
Heavy Duty/Diesel Mechanic
Nurse
Marine Biologist
Photographer
Welder
Millwright
Plumber
Electrician
Carpenter
Journalist
Musician
Pilot
Heavy Equipment Operator
Miner
Human Resources
Custodian
Golf Course Superintendent
Banker
Chef & Cook
Truck Driver
Social Worker
Health Care Worker
Nurse Practitioner
Teacher
University Professor
Medicine
Engineer
Architect
Physical Therapist
Filmmaker
Professional Lacrosse Player
Tattoo Artist
Hair & Make-up Professional
Furthermore, the training and studying that was done to make the above list a reality was done in dozens of different schools and programs all across North America. It is also worth noting that I wouldn’t consider the above list complete either, as I am sure there are other things our graduates are doing that are not listed above. To the point, I think it is clear that students who take their education seriously and graduate from École Powerview School have many doors open to them.
While the above list is impressive, I think what is most striking when looking at our former graduates is how many good citizens our families have raised. Thank you again for the work that you do as families and sharing your children with us. I t is a privilege to be part of the team that helps build the outstanding citizens that our families, school and communities can be proud of.

Reminder: Picture Day is
Monday, October 23rd

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Terry Fox Run

Trustee Update

Every year, students from around the world participate in the Terry Fox Run. Last year, our school raised over $3,569.25 for the Terry Fox Foundation. On Thursday, September 21st, École Powerview School staff and students participated in the Terry Fox Run.
Prior to the run, classes talked about Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and learning how they can continue to contribute to ONE MAN’S DREAM. This year, our school will be continuing our fundraising efforts to help the Terry Fox Foundation continue to raise money for cancer research.
There are 3 ways for students to get involved in the Fundraising:
Students can bring in a donation directly to their classroom teacher.
Families can donate directly online go to: http://www.terryfox.ca/Powerview
Students can request a Fundraising Pledge Form and try to collect pledges from neighbours, friends and family members. Tax receipts will be issued by the Terry Fox Foundation for donations of twenty dollars or more. All monies raised will need to be turned in to the classroom teacher on or before Friday, September 29th.

Welcome back students and staff. It is for sure going to be another wonderful school year ahead.
I wanted to also extend a big vote of thanks for such a successful school start up. I know it is the duck in the wind analogy where they appear floating calmly above the water while below the water their feet are paddling hard. So bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, EA's, lunch monitors, teachers and principals - thank you for such a great start!
Unfortunately, I do need to share that the school division was informed recently that the province has placed our science classroom renovation on hold. It was one of many capital projects across the province in this boat. The Board of Trustees are communicating back to the province asking for the project to still maintain its priority placement when capital funding is next available.
Finally, just another quick reminder that the school culture for PVS is to have an open standing invitation for families to check on the progress of their child and to also question, advocate and suggest as you feel. Please know this is not only the best way to help your child be successful in school but, at times, the only way. The doors are open for you.
Wishing you all a productive and safe start to the new school year.
Paul Barnard
Trustee Ward 7
Chair, Sunrise Board of Trustees
Wishing you all a productive and safe start to the new school year.

News from the Music Room

Reminder for families who are renting Band instruments from the school – rental forms and payments are due to Ms. Shead by September 29th. Please contact the school if you need a new form! Students who are playing tuba, euphonium, and baritone saxophone get to keep an instrument at home to practice all year, but these instruments are too big to go on the bus or be carried home so they need to be picked up from the school by September 29th.

4P News

Driver’s Education

During the 4P weekend, Ecole Powerview School Sports ran a canteen at the village green along with a ball hockey tournament. It was a great day with some pretty happy ball hockey players. The canteen raised $620.80 for school sports. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help make the day a success and thank you to those who came down to have a hamburger or hot dog lunch. See you next year!

Grad News

There will be a grad parent meeting October 11th in room 26 at 5:30 p.m.

You could be driving before Christmas!!!! The next course begins on November 29, 2017 and ends on February 12, 2018. To be eligible to take this course, you must have been born on or before June 18, 2002. Passing the Knowledge Test is required to acquire your class 5L license and this test will be given in class the last week before the holiday break.
To register for the course, you will need to visit our friendly Autopac agent. Bring your parent/guardian, the proper documentation and $50. The proper documentation can be the Guarantor Declaration form (see Ms. Clark) and one more piece of ID like the Manitoba Health card. Google “Establishing Identity - Manitoba Public Insurance” for more information of acceptable documentation.
Don’t wait until the last day to register. It usually take a couple of visit to get the correct acceptable documentation.
For students who are eligible for their Road Test (see the “date codes” on your Drivers license) a refresher lesson which includes parallel parking is available. Call or text M. Desjardins (204) 340-0622 for more info.

SEPTEMBER MENU

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
3		5 Day 1	6 Day 2	7 Day 3	8 Day 4	9
10	11 Day 5 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	12 Day 6 / Chili & a bun, $6.00	13 Day 1 / Pasta Salad & Sandwich, $6.50	14 Day 2 Chicken Wrap, $6.00	15 Day 3 / Perogies, $6.00	16
17	18 Day 4 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	19 Day 5 / Taco Salad, $7.00	20 Day 6 / Macaroni Salad & Sandwich, $6.50	21 Day 1 / Sloppy Joe, $6.00	22 Day 2 / Pizza, $6.00	23
24	25 Day 3 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	26 Day 4 / Chili & a bun, $6.00	27 Day 5 / Burritos, $6.00	28 Day 6 / Potato Salad & Sandwich, $6.50	29 Day 1 / Perogies, $6.00	30

Wings of Power News

PAC News

Annual Fall Harvest Dinner: Wednesday, October 4th between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to all community members.
Playgroup: Playgroup is for children 0 - 5 years of age and their caregiver to come enjoy a morning of learning, play, snacks and activities. Open to all community members every Friday beginning September 22nd.
Wings of Power would like to welcome our new Community Programs Worker, Taylor Button.

MASCOT BINGO

Date: Monday, October 16, 2017
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Lunch available (no charge)
BINGO: Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
(Additional cards
available for $5.00
PRIZES: Grocery hampers

Welcome back to another school year at École Powerview School. The Parent Advisory Council is already gearing up for a busy year and we are really hoping you will join us. We meet once a month to discuss all school things related to parents and more. It is a great place to learn about all the things going on in our school and find ways to lend a hand and get involved. At PAC meetings, we are able to ask questions and get information that we often don’t have time to get into in our busy lives. We are able to network and better provide for the education of our children. We hope that you will take time to check out our upcoming fundraiser (we are raising funds to build a shelter and increase lighting around the outdoor rink so that everyone can enjoy it this winter). We would love to hear about your ideas and meet you as well. Our next meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26th in the staff room at the school. The coffee will be on so please come on out and see us!

2017 / 2018 School Closures
Oct. 2nd - PD Day
Oct. 9th - Thanksgiving
Oct. 20th - SAGE Conference
Dec. 1st - Admin Day
Feb. 5th - PD Day
Feb. 19h - Louis Riel Day
Mar. 2nd - PD Day
Mar. 16th - Admin Day
Mar 26th - 30th - Spring Break
Apr. 14th - Good Friday
Apr. 20th - PD Day
May 11th - PD Day
May 21st - Victoria Day

Edgewater News

FALL REGISTRATION
Fall registration activities: Hunters Safety, PAL, Dance Classes with Eddie (Hip Hop, Street Dance, Jazz and Lyrical, Urban, Hop and Bop), Family Martial Arts, Self Defense and Weapons Training, Pilates & Mindful Meditation, Zumba with Eddie, Archery, Pineview Minor Hockey, Babysitting Course, Learn to Skate.
All info including cost will be posted on Edgewater Facebook!
Call Lin at Edgewater Recreation 367-9142, cell 870-1036, email edgewater@mymts.net or facebook message
Hunters Safety Course
Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Chicken Chef . Bring your own lunch or have lunch at Chicken Chef. Coffee, pop and water will be available for free. The course cost is $65.00. First 15 paid participants will be accepted.
PAL Course
(Possession and Acquisition License)
Saturday October 28th 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. at Chicken Chef . Bring your own lunch or have lunch at Chicken Chef Coffee, pop and water will be available for free. The course cost is $85.00. The first 12 paid participants will be accepted.

Club de devoirs

Library Allard

The 2017 - 2018 “Club de devoirs” (French Immersion Homework Club) will begin on Tuesday, September 26th. This club is available to French Immersion students from grades 2 to 8. If you think your child might benefit from some extra practice at school, or if you, as parents, need some extra support, please consider joining the “Club de devoirs”. We meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students can join the club at any time, provided their parents/guardians have completed the permission slip. A calendar indicating the required details will be sent to participating families prior to the start date. If you would like more information, please contact Mrs. Magnan or Mme Joyal at the school.

Photo Rally begins Sept. 30th at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $15 and contestants need to sign up at the library. There are 9 different categories and 100 shooting hours. The photographs need to be in by Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 no later than 2:00 p.m. Cindy Mitchell will be our judge again and the winners will be announced on Thursday, October 5th at 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions please call the library.
Halloween Story time and Cookie Decorating will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. with Debbie Majeau. Bring the kids down for Halloween story time and cookie decorating! The Halloween stories will be read in French and English. Please make sure to sign up at the library or call to put your name on the list so we have enough ingredients. There will also be a silver collection to help cover the cost of supplies!

CANTEEN MENU

Hot Food
Hamburger 4.00
Cheeseburger 4.25
Pizza Pop 1.75
Soup 2.75
Chicken Burger 4.00
Chicken Nuggets 3.00
Perogies (6) 3.75
Lunch Special (with juice & cookie) $6/$7
Lunch Special (NO juice & cookie) $5/$6
Beverages
Small White Milk 1.40
Large White Milk 1.75
Small Chocolate Milk 1.50
Large Chocolate Milk 2.00
Juice Box (Five Alive, Apple, Orange, 0.75
Grape, Berry, Fruit)

Snacks
Sandwiches 2.75
Veggies & Dip 2.00
Fruit Snacks 0.55
Fruit Roll-Ups 0.65
Chewy Granola Bar / Nutri-grain Bar 0.70
Cheese & Crackers 0.80
Chips 2.00
Halls 1.75
Desserts
Large Muffin 1.50
Rice Krispy Cake / Puffed Wheat Cake 1.75
Fruit Cup 1.25
Homemade Cookies 0.35
Pudding 0.85
Yogurt 1.25

OCTOBER MENU

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2 Day 2 / PD Day, no school	3 Day 3 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	4 Day 4 / Pasta Salad & Sandwich, $6.50	Day 5 / Chicken Wrap, $6.00	6 Day 6 / Pizza, $6.00	7
8	Thanksgiving Day, no school	10 Day 1 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	11 Day 2 / Burritos, $6.00	12 Day 3 Sloppy Joe, $6.00	13 Day 4 / Perogies, $6.00	14
15	16 Day 5 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	17 Day 6 / Taco Salad, $7.00	18 Day 1 / Hamburger Soup & Tea Biscuit, $6.00	19 Day 2 / Chicken Wrap, $6.00	20 Day 3 / SAGE Conferences, no school	21
22	23 Day 4 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	24 Day 5 / Chili & a bun, $6.00	25 Day 6 / Burritos, $6.00	26 Day 1 / Sloppy Joe, $6.00	27 Day 2 / Perogies, $6.00	28
29	Day 3 / Soup & sandwich, $6.50	Day 4 / Taco Salad, $7.00