Clarenville Middle School
NEWSLETTER
September 10, 2004
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Clarenville Middle School NEWSLETTER September 10, 2004 |
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Welcome!
Welcome to Clarenville Middle School! To those parents and students returning for another year and also the students and parents new to our school, we hope you have an exciting year. We are very proud of the staff, students and programming at your Clarenville Middle School and look forward to another year of providing quality learning experiences. For those parents new to our school I hope this newsletter helps to inform you of schooling here at the Middle School. If you have any questions or concerns, please stop in to speak with your child’s teacher or either Ms. Winsor (Assistant Principal) or myself. With parents and teachers working together we can be assured of providing optimal experiences for our children.
School Newsletters and School’s Home Page
The first school day of each month will see a school newsletter brought home by your son/daughter. We ask parents to be on the look-out for these! In addition, all newsletters will be placed in the ‘News’ section of our schools homepage at
www.k12.nf.ca/cms .
Important Dates To Remember
Opening Assembly: Thursday, Sept. 16th at 10:30 a.m. All parents welcome!
Modules to begin Monday, September 13th, 2004 (Day 4).
Parent Information Session Thursday, September 23rd, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Chocolate Fund Raiser will run between: Sept. 27th and Oct. 15th
Neal O’Leary Concert scheduled for our gym complex on Oct. 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Bussing Delay on September 15th
Students who ride bus number 9, Port Blandford, are asked to note that on Wednesday Sept. 15th the school bus will begin its run at 10:30 a.m. in the morning due to the Targa Race schedule.
Staff Assignments 2004-05
| Principal: Craig Pardy | Asstistant Principal: Janice Winsor | Guidance: Roberta Stanford |
| Grade 4: Lisa Drover, Mary-Lou Vey | Grade 5: Carol Budgell, Peggy Pye, Don Pynn | Grade 6: Rowena Avery, Trudy Davis |
| Grade 7: Ray Parrott, Rod Rideout, Phillip Noel | Grade 8: Marilyn Waye, Gerry Organ | Special Needs: Christine Hawkins, Daphne Pond-Bowring, Rosiland Roberts, Suzette Chatman |
| Resource Centre: Gerry Organ | Music: Amy Warren, Lisa Drover | Network Administrator: Ray Parrott |
| Physical Education: Keith Randell | French: Rowena Avery, Trudy Davis, Marilyn Waye | Student Assistants: Angela Sheppard, Tracey Bruce |
| Secretary: Valerie Walters | Caretakers: Scott Stringer, Dave Piercey | RCMP Liaison Officer: Doane Noel, Community Health Nurse: Gina Spurrell |
Student Locks
Clarenville Middle School will supply combination locks to students as soon as they arrive at our school. At this time, no other locks will be permitted on school lockers. The rental cost of those interested in obtaining a lock will be $2.00 for the year. We expect the locks during September.
PLEASE PLACE NAMES ON ALL STUDENT CLOTHING & ITEMS
Hot Meal Program
The cost of each Hot Lunch is $3.00 and tickets will be sold each morning in our atrium. These tickets can then be used whenever desired by the student. The hot meal program menu is as follows:
| Monday | Spaghetti, bread, snack and milk | If any parent or friend is available to assist in the delivery of a hot meal, please inform the office. We would love to have you join our wonderful team! October’s Newsletter will address details on our ‘Breakfast Program’. Stay Tuned! |
| Tuesday | Mary Brown’s chicken and milk | |
| Wednesday | Kraft Dinner, roll, fruit snack and milk | |
| Thursday | Pizza Delight Pizza and milk | |
| Friday | Chicken nuggets, fries and drink |
Student Awards From June 23rd, 2004
| Principal’s Award (Presented To The Most Well Rounded Student) | Michael Walsh |
| Male Athlete Of The Year 2003-2004 | Brad Pitcher |
| Female Athlete Of The Year 2003-2004 | Alex Van der Linde |
| Public Speaking Champ: Grade 7 Level 2003-2004 | Alexa Thorne |
| Public Speaking Champ: Grade 8 Level 2003-2004 | Michael Walsh |
Welcome New Staff Members
Welcome to those new members of our staff:
Mr. Phillip Noel - Past administrator of Clarenville Middle School, past program specialist, will be teaching in grades 7 & 8. (Home room 7N)
Ms. Valerie Walters - 23 years of secretarial experience at Vista School District office, Ms. Walters will be our full time secretary.
Ms. Suzzette Chatman - Transferring from Anthony Paddon Elementary in Musgravetown, Ms. Chatman will work a resource person for those with special needs.
Mr. Ray Parrott - on leave from an administrative position on Random Island, worked at Vista School District office last year and will be teaching in grades 7 & 8.
Mr. Keith Randell - after teaching physical education for the past 13 years in Port Rexton, Mr. Randell will be responsible for our physical education program.
Mr. Rod Rideout - on leave from Bishop White School in Port Rexton where he taught for the past 14 years, Mr. Rideout will be teaching in grades 7 & 8.
Ms. Tracey Bruce - returns as student assistant for our school.
Again, two Clarenville High School specialists Ms. Caroline Bungay and Ms. Andrea Sharp will be working with our grade 7 & 8 students in the areas of Art and Home Ec. respectively. In addition, Mr. Carl Winter will be teaching the grade 7 & 8 Production Technology Module.
Cancellation of School
If inclement weather makes it necessary not to open school, the announcement will be made over the local radio station, CKVO 710 and CBC Radio, as soon as possible. If school is cancelled during the school day, an announcement will be made on the radio and students will be informed early enough so they can call home.
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. 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.
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.
(b) Write full explanations with dates of absences and sign them yourself.
(c) Expect a report card at the end of each 12 week period.
(d) Study report cards carefully.
(e) Refrain from telephoning students during the school hours except for real emergencies.
(f) Cooperate with the school in carrying out disciplinary action when such action is necessary.
(g) Teach your child respect for the law, authority and the rights of others.
We care for and want to serve your child.
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 are asked for an additional $10.00 to cover the cost of their music book and recorder while students in grade 7 & 8 are asked to pay an additional $10.00 for materials and supplies related to their module courses. Also, Band Students will be levied an additional $20.00 cost to help support the band program.
School Council Members 2004-05
| Dan Mercer - Chair | Richard Power | Trudy Davis | Troy Mitchell | Ron Goobie |
| Craig Pardy - Principal | Shawn Best | Cpl. Rupert Baker | Marilyn Waye | Janice Winsor |
Bus Regulations
Students are to behave in a responsible manner when travelling on the bus. Students are reminded that the driver has complete authority on the bus regarding seating and conduct. Repeated misbehaviour will result in the suspension of bus privileges.
A detailed statement of the school's bus rules follows:
1. The driver of a school bus is in charge at all times. He is responsible for the students while travelling to and from school.
2. Students are not permitted to board a bus unless the driver is present.
3. Students are to line up and board the bus in an orderly manner.
4. Students are to behave on the bus in an orderly fashion. Misbehaviour cannot be tolerated.
5. Students must be on time for the school bus.
6. Students are not permitted to eat or drink while riding a school bus.
7. Throwing garbage on the floor of the bus or through the bus window is not permitted.
8. Students are not to put their arms or head out of bus windows.
9. Students must be seated according to the driver's seating plan.
10. Students are not to tamper with bus windows or emergency doors.
11. Student misbehaviour on the bus can result in detentions, warning letters and/or bus suspensions.