Clarenville Middle School

C. Pardy                                                                                     50 A Gladney Street                                                           J. Winsor

                                         Principal Clarenville, NL.                                                         A5A 1G8                                                                            Asst.-Principal

Phone: 709-466-7558(7381)                                                                                       www.k12.nf.ca/cms                                                              Fax: 709- 466-2407

Welcome To New Staff and Students

Clarenville Middle School would like to welcome the following new staff members for the 2003-2004 school year:

‒          Ms. Janice Winsor              -         Mr. Barrie Langdon   -         Mr. Lorne Green       

‒          Ms. Marilyn Waye                 -          Ms. Carol Ralph         -          Ms. Amy Warren

‒          Ms. Tina Sullivan                  -          Ms. Angela Sheppard -           Ms. Carol Budgell

‒          Ms. Caroline Bungay              -          Ms. Andrea Sharpe    

[See work descriptions below] 

A warm WELCOME to the 22 new students who have transferred and have registered to our school for the 2003-2004 school year making our school population at 310 . Also, a hardy welcome to those returning. We’re sure that you will make schooling at Clarenville Middle even more rewarding than it has been in the past!

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS SERVE 700+

Under the direction and leadership of Brian Ennis, our school catered two nutrition breaks and two hot meals last week to over 700 Vista School District employees; teachers, secretaries, caretakers, etc. Almost without exception, the comments were extremely positive. While Chef Ennis prepared the Chilli, Dave Hawkins (chef by trade) spent two full nights in our kitchen preparing top quality soup. Thank-you Dave! To the entire Ennis family, Brian, Leanne, Josh and Zachery a huge thank-you for your dedication of time and patience. Without your involvement, and Dave’s assistance, this undertaking would not have been possible. To the many others who helped make sandwiches, set-up and serve the food a sincere thank-you: Fiona VanDerLinde; Alex VanDerLinde; Jackie Vokey; Amy Vardy; Lezlie Ann Vardy; Sheila Goobie; Andrea Goobie, Shauna -Lee Goobie; Marilyn Green; Paddy Green; Reg Pretty; and the staff of Clarenville Middle School. Also, to our sponsors who assisted with this undertaking, Brookfield and Save Easy, a huge thank-you for assisting our school build its cafeteria resources to better serve our children.

TIDBITS FOR PARENTS

☻   Be sure to label all your children’s school material: sneakers, calculators, clothing, book bags, lunch bags, gym clothing , etc. If lost (and we usually have lots!!), we can readily identify the owner.

☻    Middle School ‘Back To School Dance’ will be held Thursday, Sept. 11^th with all proceeds going directly to Volleyball team traveling to Dalhousie University in October. Grades 4-6 will socialize from 6:30 - 8:30 and grades 7-9 will have their dance from 8:30 - 10:30. The cost of admission is $2.00 and students from Shoal Harbour are invited to attend.

☻    Student Registration forms to be returned tomorrow. Be sure to add your email address if you wish to receive these newsletters electronically.

CONSUMABLE CHARGES

The consumable cost is $27.00 for students in Grades 4 to 8. This cost will cover the student’s French workbook, agenda (containing school standards and rules), student insurance, student ID cards, cost of photocopying resource materials/handouts, and the cost of in-school presentations. Students in Grades 4 ,5 and 6 are asked for an additional $4.00 to cover the cost of their music workbook. Grade 7 & 8 module students will be required to bring along $10.00 if registered for Art or Home Economics. Great experiences to be gained here!! Also, Band Students will be levied an additional $20.00 cost to help support the band program.

Clarenville Middle School Opening Assembly : Thursday, Sept. 18^th @ 10:30a.m.

A MESSAGE TO PARENTS

Your goals as a parent and the goals of the school for your child are the same. Full cooperation between home and school is important and we will make every attempt to adequately and timely communicate to you. The following suggestions are intended to help you make a contribution to your child's success in school:

1. Parental support along with regular and punctual attendance are the greatest factors in school success. Parents who permit a child to be absent from school unnecessarily place a handicap upon the student's opportunity to succeed in his/her studies. We will guard your child’s instructional time at school.

2. The nature of our courses is such that some work outside of class is needed. Even though written work may not be assigned, there is usually a need for extra study in the subject. You can help by providing for home study. A quiet room with good lighting is important.

3. A wholesome attitude toward school is important for your child's success. Students can learn little from a teacher they do not trust or believe in. The wise parent will bring his/her questions and problems to the principal and teachers. Support your school.

4. You may further help the school to serve your child's interest:

(a) Make it your business to know your child's teachers. Attending the ‘Parent Information Session’ will assist in this regard.

(b) Write full explanations with dates of absences and sign them yourself. We will then accurately note the same on our system.

(c) Study the report card at the end of each 12 week period carefully. Note the work habits!

(d) Refrain from telephoning students during the school hours except for real emergencies.

(e) Cooperate with the school in carrying out disciplinary action when such action is necessary. The record in this regard has been exceptional.

(f) When visiting the school, please check into the office and we will gladly have your child come to the office to meet you. Students leaving school will be asked to remain in their classrooms until their ride arrives.

(g) Teach your child respect for the law, authority and the rights of others.

We care for and look very much to serving your child in the 2003-2004 school year.

School Announcements/Messages

All school messages, including school closures will be made on CKVO 710. We will make every attempt to have announcements affecting school closures aired as early as possible.

SCHEDULE OF STUDENT ASSEMBLIES: 2003 - 2004

Assemblies held at 10:30 a.m. on the days listed above. Assemblies to consist of student directed, curriculum related material that includes drama, music, poetry, readings, etc.

Student Agenda

We believe that daily use of the student agenda will improve students’ organizational skills. Whether it be communicating with parents, writing in homework to be completed, setting personal goals, recording marks from tests and assignments, or reviewing school rules

and regulations, it is a valuable tool. This year, we have included curriculum material in the areas of Mathematics and English Language Arts. Check to see that your child uses it each day. He/she will benefit as a result. The Parent Information Session on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m. will address this.

Hot Meal Program

Several local businesses deliver hot lunches to our school. The cost of each Hot Lunch is $3.00 and tickets will be sold every morning from the atrium. These tickets can then be used whenever desired by the student. The hot meal program menu is as follows and a revision, if necessary, will be posted in a future newsletter.

      Monday    -    Donnini’s Pizza and milk

      Tuesday    -    Mary Brown’s Chicken and milk

      Wednesday     -    Kraft Dinner, Fruit, roll and milk.

      Thursday   -    Pizza Delight Pizza and milk

      Friday       -    Hot Dog, Pepsi or milk, fruit snack OR Chicken Nuggets, fries & milk.

CALENDER FOR 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR

Please note the following dates:

□    School opens for students on Monday, September 8^th, 2003.

□    Monday, Oct. 13^th :                                                                        Thanksgiving Day Holiday.

□    Monday, Nov. 11^th & Tuesday, Nov. 12^th :                                  Remembrance Day Holidays.

□    Monday, Dec. 19^th to Friday, Jan. 2^nd , 2004:                              Christmas Break

□    Friday, Feb. 20^th, 2004 :                                                                 Mid Winter Break

□    Monday, March 15^th , 2004 :                                                         Holiday

□    Friday, April 9 ^th to Friday, April 16^th, 2004 :                               Easter Break

□    Thursday, June 24^th , 2004:                                                           No School for Students

□    Friday, June 28^th , 2004 :                                                               Last Day of School for Students

Parent Information Session: 2003-04

Our parent information session, often referred to as ‘Meet The Teacher Night’, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gym complex. On the agenda for this meeting will be:

      - Student Agenda Use

      - Staff Introduction

      - Overview of new courses

      - Inappropriate behavior record

      - Middle School Social Skills Program

      - Programming and time lines

Please reserve this date on your calendar!

Middle School Staff for 2003-2004

Principal                           Craig Pardy                            

Assistant Principal            Janice Winsor

Grade 4                           Lisa Drover         Tina Sullivan        Mary-Lou Vey

Grade 5                           Eldon Baker         Peggy Pye

Grade 6                           Rowena Avery   Trudy Davis        Carol Budgell 

Grade 7                           Rod Nicholl      Chris Mills

Grade 8                           Gerry Organ        Marilyn Waye

Special Needs               Christine Hawkins 

Rosilind Roberts

                                      Lorne Green

Technology/Network                          Chris Mills

Librarian                                             Gerry Organ

Guidance                                            Roberta Stanford

Music                                                 Amy Warren/Lisa Drover

Phys-ed                                              Rod Nicholl

French                                                Rowena Avery      Barrie Langdon

                                                           Donald Pynn         Trudy Davis

                                                           Tina Sullivan

Art (Gr. 7 & 8)                                   Caroline Bungay 

Home Economics (Gr. 7 & 8)             Andrea Sharp

Secretary                                            Carol Ralph

Caretakers                                          Scott Stringer        David Piercey

Student Assistant                                Angela Sheppard

Community Health Nurse                    Catherine Power

RCMP Liaison Officer                        Doanne Noel

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