COUGAR

NEWS September 15, 2016 No. 1 Clavet School

ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE

Administrator’s Message

Welcome back to another school year. I would like to welcome back all of our families, but I

want to extend a special welcome to all of our new families. We have a number of new families in our

PreK program and in kindergarten. We also have a number of new families that have joined us from

South Corman Park in grade 7, and those that have moved into the area for a variety of reasons. The

school year is off to a great start and I want to welcome you to contact me any time if you have any

questions, comments, or concerns. We are a much stronger school when we all work together.

It has been very busy in the school over the summer, and the construction continues. Although

the project was ahead of schedule, additional structural concerns were discovered and the repairs

are expected to last into October. Our library is open and the newly structured space looks great.

Thanks to the maintenance team and the construction crews for their work on the project. The small

gym remains closed along with the balcony area. As a result, we will need to delay our fall awards

ceremony until the facility is available.

Thank you to Karl Schafer, Emery Salahab, and Contour Developments

for the work they donated for the playground. They installed the 4-way

Multi-Climber that we purchased with the proceeds from the last two fall

suppers. They also installed the Buddy Benches that were donated by PCS

Patience Lake, and Cargill. We are fortunate to have such a supportive

partnership with our businesses and parents.

If you’re looking for another opportunity to meet members of the Clavet community, please

consider attending our third annual Fall Supper. The event is planned for Friday,

September 30th with 2 sittings slated for the evening. Thank you to Crystal

McAra for her leadership in again organizing our fall supper at the school. Last

year the supper sold out and it was a great event. If you haven’t purchased your

ticket yet, you can get them through office. Please see the information in the

newsletter and email reminders for further details. Thanks in advance to all of

the elementary families for your willingness to donate the food items to make this

meal a success. The profits from the event go to support elementary projects.

We continue to search for a format for our Meet the Teacher event that meets the needs of

our school community. We have been tracking attendance and it appears to be steadily declining.

Please take a few minutes to respond to the brief survey we have prepared to collect your feedback.

You can access the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SGP2CQ8.

We are looking forward to working with you to make this another excellent year at the school.

NEW STAFF FOR 2016-2017

Mrs. Wessel Mrs. Bolton Mr. Nickel Mrs. Dale Mrs.Nicklin Mrs.Callawy

Elementary Middle Years Senior History E.A. E.A. E.A.

SERT SERT

Mrs. Bourque Mrs.McMullen Mrs. Brand

Bus Driver Bus Driver Bus Driver

REMINDERs Parents Pre-K-12 — Please remember to call the office when your child is

absent from any class. All absentees from class need to be cleared at the

office by a parent. School fees can be paid at the office anytime.

Thank You!

CURLING Welcome back to a new school year and a new curling season. We will again be curling on

Thursdays at Nutana Curling Club. All grade 9 and younger Clavet curlers will be enrolled in

the Nutana program and work with Nutana instructors and Ms. McKone. The program is

limited to grade 3-9 students only. Grade 10-12 students are encouraged to

contact Curl Saskatoon to join their Sunday leagues. Fees for the season

are $60.00 and payable to Clavet School (not Nutana Curling club). This

amount covers the Nutana program fees, bus rental costs and some

equipment. Buses have been booked for all dates. Buses will leave Clavet

School on scheduled Thursdays at 3:30. The program will run from 4pm to

5pm on scheduled days. Students will be supervised by teachers and instructed by qualified

instructors from Saskatoon as well as teachers. This introductory program will be a mixture

of drills (initially) and games (eventually) designed to improve technical skills and an

appreciation for the game of curling. Please contact Ms. McKone or Mr. Malainey if you have

any questions, comments or concerns.

CUB NEWS (K-6)

Our milk program begins Monday, September 19th, cups can be purchased through the

office and will be distributed by Mrs. Peters.

The first school lunch for K-12 will be Friday, September 30th

LIBRARY CLUB Clavet School is starting a Library Club that will take place during the lunch hours for any students

interested who are currently in Grades 7 – 12. We are hoping that the Library Club

students will be able to help with the re-shelving and re-cataloguing of books in our

library. Training will be given by our PSSD Library Tech during school hours and all

students will be supervised daily. This is a volunteer group that we are hoping will

be able to help keep our library open and running smoothly – any parents who would

also like to possibly volunteer their time in the library are welcome to let us know.

Any help would be appreciated. Anyone who has questions or who would like to volunteer are asked to

contact Mme. Brochu or Mr. Pedersen at Clavet School.

COUGAR NEWS (GR.7-12)

SCHOOL FITNESS CENTER (Gr. 7-12) Students are encouraged to sign up for Fitness Center Memberships. Cost = $15 /

school year. Parent information & consent forms are available at the PE office,

main office or on the school website in the Student Info folder. Membership

gives students access to the Fitness Center before & after school & during the

lunch hour.

CLAVET CANOE / VOYAGEUR CLUB We are excited to offer a canoeing opportunity to grade 8 and 9 students on October 1st, 2016. It is

our goal to have a 3-day canoe trip on the Churchill River in June of 2017.

The first step will be a Basic Paddle Skills Clinic at John Avant Park in Erindale

(Kerr Rd. & Kenderdine Rd.) These basic skills will include: power stroke, J

stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, back paddle and check. We will also cover

canoe over canoe rescues.

A sign-up sheet will be posted on Mr. Stewart’s classroom door. Student

interest will determine the cost of the clinic but will be approximately $ 10 –

15. The minimum number of students required is 10.

More information will be come next week, pending student interest.

Mr. Stewart

Mrs. Werner

DESKS FOR SALE A number of our classrooms have transitioned to tables to encourage student

collaboration and discussion. As a result, we have a number of desks for sale.

If you are interested in purchasing one of these desks for $10, please contact

the office. Desk sizes are appropriate for grade 3-6 students.

Sign up to get information on upcoming events hosted by the SRC by

texting "@src2" to 306-933-441

France 2017 Travel Group Meeting The France 2017 Travel Group, with 21 participants to date, is eagerly awaiting their departure

this Easter on their trip to France and England. With the departure date arriving in a few short

months, the group continues to fundraise. Currently, the group (consisting of current Grade

10, 11, and 12 students) is hosting two fundraisers:

1. Vesey’s Bulbs – due date: September 28

2. Sobey’s / Safeway Gift Cards – due date: September 30

You may be approached by students in this group individually – they thank you

for your support! If you are not approached, or if you would like to support

multiple students, you can contact Mme. Brochu at Clavet School to discuss

your options (306-933-1022).

There will be an informational meeting for the France 2017 Travel Group on

Monday, September 19 at 6:30 at Clavet School. Any interested students and

their families who are currently enrolled in French 10, 20 or 30 are welcome to attend.

CLAVET COMPOSITE SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY This year, Clavet School will be hosting an afternoon Awards Ceremony

to honour the achievements made by Grade 7 - 12 Clavet

students from the 2015 - 2016 school year. The date for the

ceremony will be announced when the construction in the small gym is

complete. Any family members who wish to attend the assembly are welcome.

CROSS COUNTRY Several Clavet students are competing in Cross-Country this year. Upcoming

meets are in Langham (Mon, Sept. 19), Biggar (Thurs, Sept. 29), and the official

district meet in Delisle on Wed. Oct.5. Provincials are also in Delisle this year on

Sat, Oct. 15. Thanks for supporting your Cross-Country running team.

Mr. Nickel

ORANGE SHIRT DAY Friday, September 30th is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission residential school

commemoration event which originated in Williams Lake, BC. It is an opportunity to keep the

discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually. It is also

an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying in the spirit

of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. Students and

staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts for the day.

DATES TO NOTE

SEPT.16

SEPT. 16

SEPT. 18

SEPT. 23

SEPT.23&24

SEPT. 28

SEPT. 30

SEPT. 30

SEPT. 30

OCT. 5

OCT. 7

OCT. 7

PD DAY – NO CLASSES

FOOTBALL GAME – CLAVET @ HUMBOLDT

FOOTBALL GAME – CLAVET @ MELFORT

PICTURE DAY

PROVINCIAL GOLF

SQUEAK & SQUWAK -7-9 PM@ LAKEVIEW CHURCH

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

FIRST K-12 SCHOOL LUNCH

SCC FALL SUPPER

CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICTS

FOOTBALL GAME – HUMBOLDT @ CLAVET

PREPARATION TIME – NO CLASSES

OCT. 10

OCT. 14

OCT. 15

THANKSGIVING DAY – NO CLASSES

FOOTBALL GAME – CLAVET @ MELFORT

PROVINCIAL CROSS COUNTRY

COMMUNITY NEWS

We are now accepting applications for SUBSTITUTE CARETAKING help. In order to maintain our school

building to the highest possible standard, we require substitute caretaking help in our

school. If you are interested in working on a casual basis, please contact Brian Matisz,

Principal at 306-933-1022 or Randy Willms, Caretaking Supervisor at 306-683-2916, as

soon as possible for more information. Students, parents and community members are

welcome to apply!!

To commemorate National Tree Day on September 21st, the Clavet School Grounds

Committee and Arbor Crest Tree Services will be creating their second tree and shrub

planting on the school grounds. Arbor Crest will donate a tree, provide the mulch and

labour and Extreme Landscaping will donate the soil. Last year’s project received so many

generous donations of trees and shrubs from Mother Earth Greenhouses and the school

community that we have enough for this year. This fall we are specifically looking for a

spruce tree (minimum 5 ft) to add to our planting so if you can help us out please email

Shelley at ClavetSchoolGrounds@gmail.com.

To prepare for a spring planting project, we are looking for anyone who can help out this

fall with site preparation (spraying and tilling) by providing their labour and equipment as

well as someone who would be willing to provide tree moving services.

The Clavet United Church

holds services each Sunday from

September to July and the church

website can be found at

www.clavetunitedchurch.ca

We are wondering if there is a young

person or an adult who would like to

practice their piano or organ skills

either occasionally or on a regular

basis through music leadership at our

church? This would be voluntary and

not a paid position. Musical selections

are made with our Ministry person.

If you are interested, please contact

Lorraine Manz- 306-262-3279

Prairie Spirit provides accident

insurance through Industrial Alliance

Insurance that provides insurance cover

if your child has an accident at school

during the school day. Children are also

covered if the accident occurs at a time

when they are involved in any extra-

curricular activities before or after

school hours, including school trips. In

the unfortunate circumstances of

needing this insurance, the school will

need to be notified of the accident

immediately so that they can submit an

incident report to the insurance

company and provide the parent or

guardian with a claim form. The parent

or guardian will need to pay any

expenses initially, then ask the

appropriate medical authority to

complete and sign the form. The parent

will then submit the form directly to

Alliance Insurance. The claim process is

between the parent or guardian and the

insurance company.

Industrial Alliance Insurance does offer

additional KidsPlus Accident Insurance

should you wish to purchase it. Details

can be found in the KidsPlus Accident

Insurance Package.

Library Volunteers We are looking for any parents interested in shelving books and or working in

the library. We would require one volunteer each day Monday through Friday

somewhere between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:30 pm. Please contact Mme.

Brochu or Mr. Pedersen for more information.

“RR” After-School Program

I am interested in starting an after-school

program. I would like some feedback to see if

there is a need for this service in our

community. I do have some interest already so

please contact me sooner than later before the

spots fill up. The focus will be on physical

activity time, healthy snack time and

reading/homework time. I would like to start in

September 2016. Please contact Rhonda

Randall for more info: call or text 306-260-

6646 or email roadsiderhonda@sasktel.net.

3:00pm-5:15pm (5:30pm if needed)

7:30am-8:35am (will consider before-

school if enough interest)

Either at my home or Clavet School

School aged children

Full time/Part time/Drop in

After-school and/or Before-school

Interested in joining the 2016-2017 C.C. Ryders 4-H Light Horse Club.

Organizational Meeting

for Parents and New & Old members Thurs Sept 8 @ 7:00

Floral Hall The 4-H Light Horse Program helps to develop skills

in all areas of light horse husbandry. By setting goals to become a responsible horse owner and a good

rider.

It encourages development is areas of self-discipline, patience, responsibility, respect and pride in their

accomplishments. Members direct their own activities, learn to work effectively through their

association with others in partnership with adults.

Open to all youth, 6-21 years of age. .

For more info: Denise 934-5132 or Email Denise.Pederson@usask.ca

Lucy 955-1497 or Email Tweidt@yourlink.ca

WINTER REC VOLLEYBALL

Last winter a rec volleyball night was held every Tuesday evening at the school.

We usually had enough people to field two complete teams and certainly had some fun doing it.

We will be starting up again Tuesday Sep 27th in the school gym and everyone is welcome. The

aim is to play slightly competitive volleyball but our overall skill level is what can be expected for

a group of ageing adults! Don’t be shy, come on out. The price is $25.oo individual or $50.oo

family! For more info email Paul at phpitz@hotmail.com.

~ Third Annual Clavet School Fall Supper ~

September 30, 2016

The Clavet School Community Council (SCC) members, along with the support of Clavet School’s elementary families, will proudly host the Third Annual Clavet School Fall Supper. The past two year’s suppers have been a resounding success, raising around $4000 each year for our school!!! This supper will financially benefit elementary projects for Pre-K through to grade 6. We know the elementary kids will enjoy the new rock climbing structure that was just erected for our new school year and purchased with the funds from last year’s supper. This meal will be similar to a tradition that takes place in Clavet School once a year. Every year in our high school grades, each grade has an item each student contributes to for the Christmas supper. For example, each grade 7 student brings a bag of salad. With every grade/student donating one predetermined item, a fabulous Christmas Supper is enjoyed by all high school students and staff. Similarly, with our third annual fall supper, we are keeping the food items each grade brings consistent to last year (ie: Grade 6 students will again bring desserts, while Kindergarten students will once again bring canned goods and/or other easily transportable food items). The Fall Supper is set for September 30, 2016, at Clavet School in the old gym. We need the support and participation of each elementary student to bring a predetermined item (see the note which was sent home with your child on September 9th). Additionally, we are in need of MANY people for 2 or 3 hour shifts to help with meal preparation and clean up duties. The Clavet School Fall Supper is a great opportunity to meet families in the community, to support our elementary school students and projects. Please help us to make this happen!

~ Ticket Request Form ~

A limited number of tickets (450) will be pre-sold, with two supper sittings, one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m. We encourage each family to purchase their tickets early to ensure you get to enjoy this tasty meal! Ticket prices will be:

kindergarten children (5 years and under) ~ free

grades 1 to 6 (6 years - 12 years) ~ $6.00

grades 7 to 12 (13 years - adult) ~ $12.00

Please indicate below the number of tickets required. Return this form, along with payment to your child’s Homeroom teacher for processing. All tickets will be sent back to you through your child. ______ 5 years and under

______ 6 years – 12 years

______ 13 years – adult

Please indicate which seating: ______5pm OR ______6:30 pm

Name: _______________________________________________________

Thank you. Clavet School Community Council Members (SCC)

Cougar Nation Day

All students enjoyed free

healthy veggies and dip

at Cougar Nation Day.

Start of Another Exciting

School Year!! The Nutritious Breakfast Program will be starting this

year on Tuesday Sept 20th. An exciting addition this year

is that breakfast will be available 5 DAYS A WEEK and

available free of charge to all students and staff.

The Breakfast Program consists of healthy snacks

including whole wheat bread products, yogurt, and a

variety of fruits. This program is made possible by the

generosity of companies that support our School.

The MILK PROGRAM starts on Monday Sept 19th.

Students can participate for $25 in a program to receive

milk every day until the end of January. In February

another $25 will allow students to receive milk every day

until the end of the School year. Kindergarten students

only pay $25 for the entire School year. The milk cup

that students receive is their ticket to participate in the

program. Please bring the cup to School each day.

Thanks for the continued

support of the

Stonebridge COOP.

Good nutrition

supports

healthy learning!!

Sept 2016