KING GEORGE SCHOOL

JUNE 2015 The partners in learning at King George School, students, staff, parents and

community are committed to providing a safe environment that promotes

lifelong learning in a climate of mutual respect and cooperation.

I would like to thank our King George families for working with us to provide each child with a variety of learning opportunities. The partnership that exists between the school and the home is one of the key factors in determining a child’s success! As this school year winds down, we are busy planning for the 2015—2016 school year. There

will be an updated staff list in your child’s report card, as well as a letter confirming your child’s placement. We start back to school on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 and look forward to seeing all of our returning students.

As you know, June is a crazy busy month! Please check your child’s agenda on a regular basis to ensure that you receive waiver forms, notes home, and notification of special events that are occurring throughout the school. We invite all of our families who have students in grade 5 – 8 to join us for the awards ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2015 beginning at 1:30 p.m. This is a time for students to reminisce about events that have occurred throughout the year, as they watch a slide show of pictures capturing these moments. You will be notified if your child is receiving special recognition by the classroom teacher. It is important to acknowledge all of our children who work hard throughout the year, so please take a minute to talk to your child about all of their accomplishments.

Our school offices opens for the new school year on Monday, August 24, 2015 to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing everyone in September!

Wishing you and your family a relaxing and enjoyable summer!

Principal’s Message

Ms. Miller

Dates To Remember

June 3 - Family Fun Night BBQ June 8 - Gr. 1/2(NF) 2/3(I) - Discovery Centre June 9 - Divisional Track Gr 7/8 - Gr. 5/6’s—Year end field trip (all day) June 10 - Divisional Track Gr 4-6 - Kinder - Gentrice Farms - (both classes, all day) - East Side Band Gr. 8 Finale Concert (7:30pm WMCA)

- Gr. 2/3(T) Gr. 1 (R/K) - Discovery Centre June 11 - Kindergarten Information Night—6:00—7:00 p.m. - 5/6 Track Rain Date - BWMSB band finale concert (7:30pm WMCA) June 12 - 7/8 Track Rain Date June 16 - Gr. 3/4 (D)3/4 (M) - Clear Lake (all day) June 22 - Early Years—Splash Park (1:00—3:00 p.m.) June 24 - Last day Canteen will be open June 25 - Grad Dance 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (grades 5 - 6) 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. (grades 7 - 8) June 26 - Middle Years Awards Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. June 29 - Gr. 5 - 8 Swimming - 1:00 -3:00 p.m. Sept 8 - Classes Resume

Awards Ceremony The annual King George MY Awards Ceremony and Grade 8 Graduation will take place on Friday, June 26 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Parents to notify homeroom teacher if students are leaving after ceremony.

Congratulations Grade 8 students

“Set out each day believing

in your dreams. Know

without a doubt that you

were made for great

things.” ~ Josh Hinds

Running Club

The grades 2, 3, and 4 running club practiced three times a week for two months in order to prepare for the YMCA spring run on Sunday, May 31. Ten students along with Mr. Erickson, Mrs. Kirby and Ms. Watkins successfully completed the run. There were several other students who didn’t participate in the run, but ran with us every time we practiced. We are so proud of all of the runners.

June Library/HALEP News

King George School had a very successful book exchange on Thursday, May 28. Every student walked away

with at least one new book to read. Thank you to everyone who donated books to make this exchange

happen. Also, a huge thank you to our wonderful volunteer Mrs. Baker who helped ensure the day ran

smoothly.

Thanks to the outdoor education cluster and Mrs. Sandy Margetts from Brandon University for braving a

cold and rainy day to bring a pond into the school to learn about pond life. With the help of identification

sheets, books and jewelers loops, students were able to identify the critters that live in a pond. We read a

story about the life cycle of frogs, and then went to “our pond” to see some real tad poles. It was a

splashing good time in the library!

How many of you have written a letter lately? Library lessons for the month of June are going to focus on

letter writing. Thanks to Indigo, we have been able to purchase some really exciting books about letters.

All library books must be returned to the library for

Friday, June 12, 2015

Please have a look at home for any missing books. If you are unable to locate a missing book, please

contact Ms. Watkins.

The school year is ending with our clusters celebration on Friday, June 4th at 9:15

a.m. If you have a spare moment, come out and see what your child has been

learning during clusters.

Earth Rangers Presentation On Friday, May 22, 2015 King George School was fortunate to have The Earth Rangers come for the Bring Back the Wild presentation! Grade one to eight students learned about different animals and their habitats. The Earth Rangers put on an exciting and interactive presentation involving technology, a Pictionary and Trivia game, as well as real live animals! This was an unforgettable experience for students, as there was a bird swooping and flying across the gym and students got to view and learn about several interesting animals that they may not otherwise get to see up close! Students learned about endangered species and how animals are affected by hu-man behaviours. Earth Rangers is a conservation organization just for kids. If you would like more information about Earth Rangers you can visit their website at www.earthrangers.org

Consuming Monster Energy Drinks, or other Energy Drinks

A recent literature review determined that consumption of up to 400 mg caffeine daily by healthy adults is not associated with adverse effects. However, groups that are at risk, such as women of reproductive age and children, should limit their daily consumption of caffeine to a maximum of 300 mg for the former and 2.5 mg/kg body weight for the latter; thus they may need to avoid consuming energy beverages with a higher caffeine content. Adolescents should limit caffeine consumption, as intakes greater than 100 mg/day has been associated with elevated blood pressure. Based on these findings, consumption of energy drinks by pregnant or nursing women, adolescents, and children is not recommended. Excerpt from the University of California – Davis Department of Nutrition, Heath Information Sheet regarding energy drink consumption.

Roots of Empathy Our theme for May was Who Am I? Our students discussed our own uniqueness. We drew pictures of ourselves for our baby with a label attached describing an important thing about ourselves. During the family visit we watch our baby’s cues around eating (wants to eat or is full). We heard how our baby’s name was chosen and some of us shared why we have our names. Finally, we learned that despite our differences, people are the same in many ways. Next month’s theme is Goodbye and Good Wishes. We will celebrate our year of learning with a farewell party.

Middle Years (grades 5—8)

Dance

The final dance of the year will be held on June 25th. Our grade 5/6 students are welcome to attend from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and the grade 7/8 students are invit-ed to attend from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Cost for the dance is $3.00 for the 5/6 students and $5.00 for the grade 7/8 students.

Middle Years (grade 5 to 8)

End of the Year

Swimming Activity

June 29th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. There will be no cost to students as Parent Council has sponsored this activity through

their fundraising efforts.

Early Years (grade 1 to 4)

End of the Year

Splash Park Activity

June 22th from 12:45 - 3:00 p.m. There will be no cost to students as Parent Council has sponsored this activity through

their fundraising efforts.

Year End

Artwork

Yijia Baylie

KINDERGARTEN NEWS!!

We invite families with children entering Kindergarten this September to attend our

Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, June 11 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Families will meet the Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Allison Kirby and King George

staff members. They will learn about preparing for entering Kindergarten. Children will spend

time exploring the Kindergarten room and engage in a variety of activities.

Our Welcome to Kindergarten session has been tentatively planned for Tuesday, September

Counsellor’s Corner Wow! This year has flown by. I’ve enjoyed getting to know the students at King George School – they all have wonderful, unique qualities! There are so many things to look forward to about summertime. However, some-times we may need support through the summer months as well. Below is a list of phone numbers of resources that you may find helpful: Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre 1-204-578-2700 YWCA Women’s Shelter (Domestic Violence) 1-204-727-3644 Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Westman Crisis Services 1-204-725-4411 Please feel free to contact me @ 1-204-729-3994

“The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow”

Ms. Walker

School Counsellor

(204) 729-3994

walker.kelly@bsd.ca

Sun Fund for Kids You can give your child a chance to attend camp this

summer through the Sun Fund for Kids Program, run in conjunction with Child and Family Services. Funds are raised from community donations and camps are for children ages 5 to 17, with various sessions and times during the summer months. Applications are available in the school office.

King George School

535 Park St.

Brandon, MB R7A 6M6

3-4-5 Nursery School is accepting applications for pre-school classes in the fall. We are a not-for-profit centre in our 41st year! Government subsidy is available for those with financial needs.

To register, pick up a registration form at the school, call 725-2415 or can be printed from our web-

site at 345preschoolwordpress.com.

Band News

June 10th - East Side band finale concert (7:30 p.m. W.M.C.A) Grade 7 June 11th - West Side band finale concert (7:30 p.m. W.M.C.A) Grade 8 If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Cramer at cramer.graydon@bsd.ca

Parent Council will be meeting Tuesday June 9 @ 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the library.

Please enter through the south doors at the staff parking lot. We will be talking about lunch program and other topics for next year.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bikes, Skateboards, Rollerblades, Scooters

Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and bicycles may be used as transportation to and from King George School. Students are encouraged to wear proper safety equipment while using skate-boards, scooters, rollerblades and bicycles. Students are not allowed to ride on school property,

including the sidewalk in front of the school. Students must store their skateboards, scooters, rollerblades in their lockers during school hours (including breaks) and bicycles are to be locked at the bike racks. The school assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or vandalized skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and bicycles.

Early years students are not to bring skateboards, scooters and rollerblades to school due to lack of storage space.

The Warm Weather is Here…….

Please remember that the Brandon School Division Policy states that students are expected to wear APPROPRIATE clothing that is acceptable to the established norms of the school community, staff and school administration.

Clothing should be free from:

· Inappropriate words, phrases and images

· Being sexually explicit or revealing in nature (no undergarments or midriff showing)

· No “spaghetti” strap shirts

· Inappropriate accessories that may cause potential harm to self and others

· No headgear including bandanas, hats, and hoods

Are you a newcomer? Do you have children ages 0—5 years?

Do you want to learn new family rhymes, songs, activities? Do you want to meet other newcomer parents?

When: June 19—August 7 (every Friday) Time: 1:00—3:00 PM Where: Westman Immigrant Services, 1001 Pacific Ave

REGISTER NOW, SPACE IS LIMITED!

Light snacks are offered • Language support is available

• Child care is provided to children between 19 months and 5 years old

• Transportation is available to those who qualify To register or for more information, contact Joy at (204) 727-6031 ext 2231 OR Ping at ext. 2237

JUNE 2015

Awards Ceremony @

1:30 p.m.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!! SWIMMING GR. 5-8

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

LAST DAY OF

CLASSES

Taco in a bag

Wrap

Hotdog

Booster Juice

Family Fun Night

4-6 Track Raindate

6-7pm—Kindergarten

Info Night

Gr 8 Band Concert-

WMCA 7:30

7/8 Divisional Track

5/6 Year end field trip

4-6 Divisional Track

Kindgergarten Field

Trip

1 K/R, 2/3 T—

Discovery Centre

East Side Band Concert

- WMCA 7:30

7/8 Track Rain Date

3/4’s Field Trip

Clear Lake

Last Day

*CANTEEN* Dance Gr. 5-8’s

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Early Years - Splash Park

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Shop/Home Ec.

Shop/Home Ec.

Shop/Home Ec.