MAJOR PRATT SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Major Pratt School
Newsletter
March, 2015
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Middle Years Curling Bonspiel
was held in Birtle Feb. 18
“A” Side Finalists
Alana Sawaryn
Zach Zimmer
Dawson Tweet
Brayden Lavallee
“B” Side Champions
Jessica Rice
Carter Mushumanski
Nathan Falloon
Braden Tibble
“C” Side Champions
Summer Fuz
Anna Garnett
Colbi Turnbull
David Kochanowski
Mr. Reichmuth’s and Mr. Baskerville’s grade six classes
enjoyed 2 mornings and 1 afternoon at the curling rink
Kindergarten students have been busy trying to trap our
class Leprechaun! He got away from us again this year
but left us a pot of gold! We are continuing to work on
letter recognition and letter sounds and we are working
hard on our writing! We are enjoying our new sensory
tub this week, colored spaghetti!! So slimy and so much
FUN!! Nikki is also joining in on the Fun, getting messy!
We are enjoying the beautiful weather and looking forward to Spring Break!
Thanks
Mrs. Sarah Reichmuth
Aside from our regular day to day routine we have celebrated St. Patrick's day, attended the music festival at
the hall and have done some Easter activities. We are
looking forward to learning about our cultures by doing
and presenting a "Culture In A Box".
Grade 2 Steinwalt
This month in Kindergarten with Ms. Beischer we have been studying bears. We have learned about hibernation, had a
Teddy Bear picnic, made a polar bear & grizzly bear craft and wrote facts about them. We also read Corduroy Bear and
created Corduroy bears in art class. In math we got to taste test which type of oatmeal we prefer and are learning how to
tell time. We have play centers that include Goldilocks and the Three Bears bin and a Teddy Bear hospital. We are also
learning about where we live in regards to our town, province, and country.
Our favourite song is to the tune of Jingle Bells, and of course it is about BEARS.
Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears
Black and Brown bears too.
They live in the ice and snow,
The forest and the zoo.
Mrs. Bell and Ms. Gobert’s grade one students started March by celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. We love his books and
all of the silly rhymes! Lately, we have been very busy with portfolio and report card activities. Now that we are finished
with that, we will be learning all about our five senses in science. As the spring weather is now upon us, please make
sure your child has rubber boots, splash pants and a change of clothes in their backpack. This would be greatly appreciated!
I
LOVE
TO
READ
Grade 4 Schappert collected just under $500 in pledges.
Major Pratt School’s Kindergarten to Grade 4
classes participated in their annual ‘I Love to
Read’ month in February. The students read
2228 books and collected a whopping
$1680.00 in pledges, all of which will be put
towards the K-8 Playground Enhancement
Initiative. Great job Early Years’ staff and students!
K-4 ‘I Love to Read’ book draw winners.
The K-8 Playground Enhancement Involves:
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Replacing the ageing K-4 play structure
Relocating the Middle Years’ play structure
from the west side of the school to the south
play area for enhanced usage by the over
250 K-8 students
Replacing the old metal slides, swing sets and
spider web with a double U-swing
Building a berm to utilize the existing
landscape to create a winter sliding hill has
also been proposed (if space allows)
Reconfiguring the space to bring the soccer
field up to regulation size
Proposed K-4 play structure. (Modifications can
be made to accommodate individual school needs.)
Senior Years Undergrad Awards
The Undergrad Awards Day for the 2013-2014 school year was held on February 27. In the past, Major Pratt has acknowledge honour roll recipients in a birthday assembly at the end of each semester. As a staff we decided to try something new. We will have an
undergrad awards day in October of the following school year and acknowledge the students that have achieved honour roll status
over the entire school year. We also acknowledge the students with the highest mark in each of the grade 9-11 courses as well as
presentation of the Academic Proficiency Awards. Due to the construction and lack of space the awards for last school year were
postponed. Please see the lists below.
Honour Roll
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
Ryan Bezan
Emily Barteaux
Josh Bell
Carys Bonser
Vincent Berg
Billie Brandon
Gaman Choy
Georgia Bonser
Michaela Chartier
Karissa Cullum
Kennedy Cadieux
Collette Mackenzie
Jasmine Falloon
Thomas Cochrane
Lianne Dupont
Ayla Hamilton
Kyle Davidson
Tessa Falkevitch
Patrick Jeffers
Brayden Falloon
Tara Frieze
Breanna Johnston
Adam Garnett
Shannon Jackson
Madison Meadows
Marlin Johnston
Parker Melnyk
Kale Mazur
Marina Keating
Virginia Olson
Celeste Olson
Sarah Klimack
Sydney Pickup
Kasen Palamar
Megan Lamontagne
Austin Pizzey
Jordyn Pickup
Sean Orr
Julia Stelmach
Ashlyn Pizzey
Nicole Wondrasek
Savanah Tweet
Adam Robidoux
Braden Zimmer
Lorissa Shewchuk
Rebecca Zimmer
Joben Smith
Emily Werschler
Tanasha Wray
Karissa Zimmer
Emma Zimmer
Academic Proficiency
Grade 9: Ashlyn Pizzey
Grade 10: Rebecca Zimmer
Grade 11: Austin Pizzey
Congratulations to all award recipients
Girls Varsity
Back Row l-r Shannon Ivey, Celeste olson, Carys Bonser, Jessie Lungal, Maddie Meadows, Melissa Bezan, Caitlyn
Bezan, Coach Braaksma
Middle Row l-r Miranda Cooke, Hailey Rubinyk, Karissa Cullum, Brittany Tanner, Sakiho Imai
Boys Varsity
Front Row l-r Virginia Olson, Kendra Robinson, Tara Frieze, Danielle Moran
Front Row (L-R): Robin Aujard-Catot, Brett Dreilich Kneeling (L-R): Eric Pelletier, TJ Clearsky-Seaton, Dylan Dunn,
Travis Rice Middle Row (L-R): Kryie Samson, Zachary Gamble, Denzel (Ken) Camillo, Brendan McCulloch, Kawshal
Thakooree, Rai Sasayama, Bronson Smith Back Row (L-R): AC Julius Samson, AC Kyle Nolan, Kaden Baskerville, Evan
Dreilich, Dayson Mohr, Coach Steve Wanitoway
Back Row: Gaman Choy, Thomas Cochrane, Braden Zimmer, Michael Kostecki, Reece Ciprick, Triston Tomsha, Travis
Ivey, Dalen Schulz, Lyndon Zimmer, Bailey Reichmuth
Front Row: Parker Melnyk, Sarah Reichmuth (manager), Jay Thiessen (Coach), Brock Turnbull, Adam Robidoux, Joben
Smith, Ashton Rittaler, Jason Smith (AC), Murray Cochrane (AC), Sean Cook
High School hockey has come to an end for another season. We finished our season winning consolation at Provincials
in Melita on March 12 and 13. We would like to wish our graduating hockey players the best of luck next year! Parker
Melnyk, Ashton Rittaler, Travis Ivey and Mike Kostecki.
Till next season!
Jay Thiessen, Jason Smith, Murray Cochrane, and Sarah Reichmuth
Stay in Touch with the School
In order to help with communication between the school, students and home we have created group texting using Remind 101. By
signing up you will receive informational texts from the school. Below, I have provided a list of group texts offered at MPS. It is
simple and you do not have to provide your cell number.
MPS group texts:
Parent group: text @mpsp to (204) 800-5957
Student group: text @mpsst to (204) 800-5957
Mrs. Rice’s early years messages: text @mpsey (204) 800-5957
Sr Band: text @bandsr to 204-800-9827
Grade 8 Band: text @mp7band to 204-800-9827
Grade 7 Band: text @mpsband20 to 204-800-9827
Choir: text @mpchoir to 204-800-9827
Follow us on Twitter:
@MpsPwsd
Manitoba Coalition on Alcohol and Pregnancy (MCAP)
And the Manitoba FASD Network
Circles of Security/Attachment
(March 20, 2015 - 12:00 – 1:00pm)
Rehab Centre for Children - 633 Wellington Crescent
Session Overview: This session will provide a framework for understanding the concept of attachment
and how it may present in children with FASD. It will include a recent study involving preschool children here in Winnipeg which evaluated an assessment/intervention model called The Circle of Security.
Presenters:
Julia Wellwood, Behaviour Specialist with the FASD Outreach Program in Winnipeg, MB
Karen Johnston, Behaviour Specialist with the FAST Outreach Program in Winnipeg, MB
Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman, MD, FRCPC, FAAP is a Developmental Pediatrician at the Manitoba
FASD Centre and at the Child Development Clinic with the Child Health Program in Winnipeg, MB.
Learning Objectives: Participants in this session will hear about the successes and challenges of working
with this model, in the context of real life stories. They will also hear about suggestions that they can integrate into
their work with families.
Parents, caregivers, educators, service providers, and anyone involved in
the life of a person living with FASD will benefit from attending this session.
In Winnipeg – please email Kerri at [email protected] to hold a seat
All Sessions available via Tele-videoconference - please see attached list f
or contact information in your area.
This is a FREE event sponsored by the Manitoba Coalition on Alcohol and Pregnancy
6
Mon
Classes
Presentation
Live Well
7
Resume
14
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
Fri
4
Sat
Good
9
10
18
11
Friday
8
17
(9:00-3:15)
SY P/T interviews
16
SY Spring Fling
SY P/T interviews
(6:00-9:00)
24
25
15
Spring Break
Tue
April 2015
Sun
5
13
23
12
22
30
Hike for
21
29
9-12 Reports
20
28
Hospice (5-8)
19
27
go Home
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