STORM NEWS

“Never tell people

how to do things.

Tell them what to do

and they will

surprise you with

their ingenuity”.

- George S. Patton

In This Issue

WCMS Grand Opening

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Progress Reports

Remembrance Day

Program

Community Library

Tell Them From Me

Survey

Extracurricular Update

Mrs. Boyle’s Grade 6 Class

Message from the WCMS Administration This month marks the end of the first term of the school year. These first months

have been marked by a lot of learning and growing as we settle into our new facility. The play-

ground equipment is finally completed and all open. This has been very exciting for students.

The drama and music clubs have been meeting weekly – we look forward to having access to

the theatre facility in December and seeing what the drama club has been preparing! Thank

you so much to our families and community for supporting our magazine subscription drive.

The numbers are still being finalized, but it looks as if this was extremely successful and will go

a long way to supporting our extracurricular and out-of-school/field trip programming. We

have much to celebrate in our extracurricular programs this November. A big thanks needs to

be extended to our volleyball coaches and players for organizing the mini-tournament on Octo-

ber 21. Participating schools communicated how much fun, how well organized, and what a

great facility we had to make this a successful day. Congratulations to our cross country team

as well who had a strong showing at the district competition that included the Bantam Boys

title and two students finishing in the top of their age category. Finally, both of our Grade 6

boys and girls soccer teams were able to claim the championship plaques last week. November

will be another busy month as we look forward to three way conferences, progress reports,

and the grand opening celebration – look for more details on these events within this news-

letter.

Warman Community Middle School November 2013

Grand Opening for WCMS!

The Honorable Don Morgan, Minister of Education, will be a special guest at Warman Community Middle School on Friday, November 15 at 11 a.m. The Minister will participate in a special program to celebrate the school facility and mark an official Grand Opening. Our school com-munity is invited to be a part of this celebration! Our celebration will be held in the gym with parking for parents and guests in the Legends parking lot.

WCMS is seeking 1-2 individual or groups of students who would be prepared to perform for the staff, students, guests, and dignitaries at our grand opening celebration. Interested parties should contact Mr. Tebay to express an interest and prepare to audition on Thursday, November 7 at 3:30.

Student-Parent-Teacher

Conferences

A final reminder that we have three-way conferences scheduled for Tuesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 7. All students and their parents/guardians will meet with the student’s homeroom teacher. Thank you for registering through our online scheduler. If you still need to book an appointment, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. Don’t forget to stop by our School Community Council’s table set up in the first floor foyer.

Progress Reports

Term One Progress Reports will be sent home with students on No-vember 18. The progress report document can be kept, but the enve-lope should be signed and returned to the student’s homeroom teacher.

Keeping Your Contact Information

Current

We ask that you contact the school office to update your contact information whenev-er it changes. We rely on you to keep this information accurate so that we can reach you in the case of emergency and also to keep you in the loop through emailing newsletters, an-nouncements, and special notices. Mrs. Schaff’s Grade 7 Class

New Play Structure at WCMS

Remembrance Day

Program

Please note that WCMS staff and students have been invited to attend the Warman High School Remem-brance Day program on Friday, No-vember 8 at 10:00am. We will be walking to/from WCMS so please ensure that your child is dressed ap-propriately. Poppies will be available by donation.

Warman Community Library We are happy to announce that the Warman Community Library in War-man Community Middle School will officially open on Friday, November 1st. We look forward to serving both the students and staff of Warman Community Middle School and the public library patrons. Please feel free to come by during regular public library hours to see our new facility!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All students who did not

previously have a Wheatland Library Card have received NEW public library accounts. For these NEW accounts, we need to see proof of identity and proof of address of a parent/guardian. A Sas-katchewan Driver’s Licence is best, but other com-binations of identification are also accepted. IF YOU ARE ATTENDING PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS ON NOV. 5th OR NOV. 7th, PLEASE STOP BY THE LIBRARY TO SHOW THIS IDENTIFICATION! Otherwise, please come into the library at your earliest convenience to veri-fy your child’s account. THANK YOU!

Tell Them From Me survey tool

Through the month of November WCMS students will be participating in the Tell Them From Me survey. This will entail each student completing an anonymous online survey that will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

The Ministry of Education is providing the license for use of the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) student and teacher surveys to all Saskatche-wan schools. The TTFM surveys will facilitate the engagement of teach-ers and students from grades 4-12 in collection of data related to their opinions and experiences at schools. The decision to use the TTFM sur-vey and evaluation system was based upon input from school divisions through the bi-annual Continuous Improvement Framework conferences and an analysis of existing perceptual survey tools being used through-out Saskatchewan and other Canadian jurisdictions.

Engaging students, parents, school staff, and community in planning and putting improvement efforts into action can be a meaningful part of the school improvement process. The TTFM perceptual survey will canvass a balanced range of issues, so that schools can gain feedback about most facets of their operation – not just those issues that happen to be topical, or related to a particular group’s issue of the day. At the most practical level, perceptual data may highlight some aspect of schooling that teachers were not aware of, although it is more likely to validate per-ceptions that teachers have already formed. It will help a school plot student and teacher opinion over time by comparing sample findings with those collected in subsequent years.

Fun & Games in Mrs. Rowley’s Grade 4 Class

Grade 7 (CVAC) Basketball Season Kicking Off

Grade 7 students interested in playing in the PSSD/CVAC Junior basketball league this winter should now sign up on the extracurricular bulletin board by the main floor workroom. This league is open to students in our school division in Grades 7-9. WCMS will be entering the B league this season as our teams will be comprised of Grade 7 students. The season will run from mid-November to mid-February. Information on practice and game times will be posted on the school website as soon as the schedule is finalized. Look for practices to begin the week of No-vember 12. Mr. Tebay will be coaching the boys’ team and Mrs. Sawatzky (community coach) will be coaching the girls’ team.

Grade 6 Boys Storm Soccer

Season 2013 Our Grade 6 Boys Soccer team had a very successful season.

The Boys played a number of regular season games, including

a mini-tournament in Osler. The team finished the regular sea-

son with a record of 5 wins and 0 losses. The team travelled to

VCA on Friday, October 18th for the South Play-off tourney. In

VCA, the team won all 3 games, defeating Martensville (Venture

Heights), VCA and Hague in the tourney final. By winning the

tourney, the team advanced to the league final against Olser on

Friday, October 25th in Warman and won the Championship

Game by a score of 3-0.

A special thanks goes out to all the players for their hard work

and dedication. Thanks also goes out to my assistant coach, Mr.

Vikse, for his efforts in making this season a success. Go

Storm!

Our 2013 team included:

Ethan Johnson, Kameron Noble, Brayden Lockinger, Joshua Baldwyn, Lewis Wright, Kaden Cadman, Samuel Risling, Manny Pandher, Aiden Parschauer, Taylor Stanzel, Karanjit Bola, Josh Pillar, Mason Black, Jonathan Ikert, Kieran Dyck, Matthew Hennessey, Rayden Pauls Coaches: Mr. Fast, Mr. Vikse

Grade 6 Girls Storm Soccer Season 2013 Our Grade 6 Girls Soccer team had a very successful season. The Girls played a

number of regular season games, including a mini-tournament in Osler. The team

finished the regular season undefeated. We hosted the South Play-off Tournament

on Friday, October 18th. At the tournament, the girls won both of their games defeat-

ing Osler and VCA to advance to the Championship game. On Friday, October 25 we

hosted Stobart. The girls all played hard and as a result came out with a 6-0 victory.

I would like to thank all of the players for their dedication and hard work. It was a

pleasure to coach such a fantastic group!

Our 2013 team included: Alex Goldsmith, Hanna Gibson, Brynn Nelson, Dannah

Gauthier, Ryleigh White, Brenna Paquin, Jamie Hall, Cara Misskey, Emma Horbay,

Madison Scarrow, Alan Olfert, Kianna Cadman, Tseganesh Kiloh, Lauren Weibe,

Janae Klassen, Grace Than, Regan Neufeld, Rebekah Raiche, Kasya Miller, Dakota

Wollf, Delcey Elder

Coach: Mr. E. Folden

Grade 6 Boys Storm Soccer Team

Grade 6 Girls Storm Soccer Team

Contact Us

Give us a call or email

any time with questions,

concerns or suggestions.

Warman Community

Middle School

700 Gowan Road

Warman, SK

S0K 4S2

(306) 683-3000

Patty.kirby@spiritsd.ca

Visit us on the

web at http://

blogs.spiritsd.

ca/wcms/

Drama Club Parts have been cast for our performance, with high expectations for the final produc-tion. Because of the size of the club membership, all roles have been double cast. Dates of performance will be formally announced in December. Mr. Abbott reminds all parents that their help and attendance at meetings is always welcome.

Music Club

Starting October 30, the music club is starting a unit on boomwhackers. This promises to be a fun unit for all. Music club is always open to new participants. Mr. Abbott is looking forward to sharing some performances at upcoming assemblies.

Intramurals

Grade 6/7 Intramurals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:58-1:20. A

game is set for a period of 3 weeks and then changed. For example, indoor soccer will

be played for 3 weeks, until all teams have had a chance to play each other. The

schedule is posted in each classroom and games should be announced as part of daily

announcements.

Points: Players who show up to participate are awarded 1 point for their team. Winning teams will be awarded 5 Bonus points. Games ending in a tie will result in each team getting 3 points.

Expectations: Players will only be allowed to join until 1:05. Only people participating will be allowed in the gym. No students are to enter the gym until a teacher is present. Have fun and enjoy earning points for your team.

Special Education

Organization has been a topic of discussion in our mini-workshops with classes. Some

tips and tricks include:

A zipper binder

Tabs

No loose pages: one touch rule (goes right where it belongs)

Stickies to mark pages

A homework folder (a pocket duotang) One side: To Do, Other side: Done. Student

puts homework into the one pocket (To Do), when done, moves it over to the other

pocket (Done). Once in class it gets opened immediately to hand in assignments to

the proper teacher.

Use of technology: use ipad or iphone to email notes and assignments or create a

checklist of things to bring

A planner: student records homework assignments in it.

Paper clips: to mark pages

Consistent binder checks and organization times (set a routine at home)

Always place school stuff by the door or write yourself a note on a sticky and place

it where you’ll see it.

Note to parents of Autistic students: If you are interested in attending a workshop

in December about strategies for autistic children, please contact linda.balon-

smith@spiritsd.ca or call the school at 306-683-3000.

Magazine Sale

Thank you so much to the stu-

dents and parents of WCMS for

making our magazine fundraiser a

success. We sold well over a

thousand magazine subscriptions.

A portion of the money from each

sale will stay in our school. We

will be using it for playground

equipment, school trips, and many

other exciting things for our

school. You can continue to sup-

port our school by renewing all

your subscriptions on-line. Simply

go to www.qsp.ca, type in our

school code of 33686, and place

your order. Magazines ordered

through the school were sent in on

the last week of October. You can

expect to begin receiving your

magazine sometime in the New

Year. Please contact QSP directly

at 1-800-667-2536 should you

have any questions about your

order.

Read Saskatoon READ Saskatoon is offering many free opportunities for adults and families. For Parents with Preschool Children: Rhymes, Songs, Storytelling Join Lori at the Saskatoon Farmers Market for a 30 min Rhymes, Songs and Storytelling session every Wednesday at 11am. Pro-gram runs October 2nd to November 27th. Romp ‘n’ Read Join Erin at Souris Hall (105 Cumberland Avenue N) for a Romp n Read parent and preschool program every Tuesday from 10am-11am. Program runs for 10 weeks from September 24th to November 26th. Alphabet Soup in Motion Join Erin at St Bernard Parent and Tot Center (203 Whiteshore Crescent) every Wednesday from 1-2:30pm. Enjoy active rhymes, healthy snacks and finger plays followed by a parent session each week. Program runs for 6 weeks beginning October 23rd to No-vember 27th. The Parent and Tot Center runs October to May. For Adults: From Surviving to Thriving: How to build a family budget that works! Learn the basics of budgeting, the difference between needs and wants, and how to reach your financial goals on a limited budget. Dates: October 15th 7-9pm at Princess Alexandra School (210 Avenue H South) November 7th 6:30-9:00 at Mayfair Library (33rd Street and Avenue F) November 14th 6:30-8:30 at Brunskill School (101 Wiggins Avenue North) Pre-registration is required. Call Nicole at (306)652-5448 PINK Financial Planning for Women Workshop October 17th 7-9pm at the Saskatoon Club (417 21st Street East). P.I.N.K is designed to educate and equip Canadian women of all ages and income levels with the information and solutions needed to help grow their retirement planning and investing. Call Janea to register at (306)979-5000. Life in the Fast Lane: Navigating Debt Recovery Learn how to get out of debt, loan options, debt repayment and how to rescue your credit score. November 21st 6:30-8:30 at Brunskill School (101 Wiggins Avenue North) Pre-Registration is required. Call Nicole at (306)652-5448 Holiday Survival Guide: Being a Smart Shopper within the Frenzied Masses Learn affordable ways to get through the holidays without using your credit card or building debt! November 13, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Cliff Wright Branch Library (1635 McKercher Drive- in Lakewood Civic Centre) Pre-Registration is required. Call Nicole at (306) 652-5448

Upcoming Family Literacy Trainings

Just a reminder that our upcoming Family Literacy Trainings are happening next week and we still have room for registrants to attend!

Romp n Read Program Training

Description of Program:

Romp ‘n’ Read is a parent and preschooler program. The program is theme based using five one-to-one activity stations and

large group interaction. Romp ‘n’ Read is an adaptable and flexible program. Whether it runs as a week-long camp, six or

eight week program or drop-in program, it can be adapted to the needs of your community.

This facilitator training prepares individuals to facilitate READ Saskatoon’s Romp ‘n’ READ programs in their communities. It

covers:

· An adaptable model ready to use;

· Theme planning;

· Age appropriate book making and literacy station planning;

· Objectives, outcomes and evaluations;

· A mock session.

When: Friday, November 1, 2013

Prerequisite: Introduction to Family Literacy Certificate

Cost: $100 or no charge if you have a current Family Literacy Membership.

Facilitation Skills in Family Literacy Training

Description of Facilitator training:

New to facilitating programs with adults and children together? Need some tips and practice? Then this workshop is for you!

· gain tools and strategies to lead a Family Literacy Program session;

· compare and contrast facilitation and teaching;

· identify differences working with parents and children together versus adults or children individually

· gain confidence with setting boundaries and have strategies for conflict resolution

· Identify best practices in program delivery in Family Literacy

When: Saturday, November 2, 2013

Time: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

Prior Reading: Who, Me Lead a Group? By Jean Illsley Clarke (copies are available at your local bookstore or can be

borrowed through READ Saskatoon)

Cost: $100 or no charge if you have a current Family Literacy Membership.

There is still room in the Introduction to Family Literacy Certificate Training on November 22, 2013. Visit our website to regis-

ter or for more information at www.READSaskatoon.com