BREAKFAST PROGRAM Students who haven’t had a chance to have breakfast at home are welcome to check out the Breakfast Program offered everyday at 8:30 in The Learning Centre. Healthy breakfast foods such as pancakes, egg sandwichs & yogurt parfaits are served. This program is offered to students free of charge. LUNCH PROGRAM ESJH offers a meal option for our students every day for lunch with no choice being more than $2.00. Pizza, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pasta bake, fajita bowls, bbq burgers, perogies are some of the options offered on a rotating basis through the school cycle. Options are displayed on our hallway monitors as well as relayed during announcements. ESJH GAZETTE MARCH EDITION Hopefully, many of you have seen the information provided by the school division pertaining to updated safety procedures. I want to add my comments specifically relating to the HOLD and SECURE designation to make sure we are all on the same page. When would we use HOLD and SECURE at ESJH? If a potential threat is identified in the community outside of the building. How would a HOLD and SECURE procedure look at ESJH? Exterior doors would be locked and there would be no entry or exit of the building. Classes inside would continue as usual. Can I sign out my child if a HOLD and SECURE procedure is in place? No. Parents would be notified when the HOLD and SECURE designation has been lifted. You have my assurance as a community member and a father of two LSSD students that the safety of your children is my top priority. We are fortunate to have a dynamic and dedicated staff at Ecole Selkirk Jr. High who share my values of a safe and respectful school environment. If you have any questions around emergency procedures don’t hesitate to call me directly. Suns Basketball put on quite a display at the FINAL FOUR night held recently at the Comp. Three divisional banners were added to our extensive collection by the Gr.8 girls, Gr.9 girls, and Gr.9 boys teams. Great job to the coaches and athletes! Personnel update … long serving Educational Assistant Mike Buzzi has decided to turn in his school keys to enroll in an EMS training program. I have known the ‘Buzz’ since he was in Gr.8 at Lockport School and wish him all the best in following his dreams. We welcome Baylee Gunter onto the roster as she will be taking over for Buzzi for the remainder of the year. Go Suns! Mr. Loeppky, Principal
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BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Students who haven’t had a chance to have
breakfast at home are welcome to check out the
Breakfast Program offered everyday at 8:30 in
The Learning Centre. Healthy breakfast foods such
as pancakes, egg sandwichs & yogurt parfaits are
served. This program is offered to students free
of charge.
LUNCH PROGRAM ESJH offers a meal option for our students every day for lunch
with no choice being more than $2.00. Pizza, hot dogs, chicken
nuggets, pasta bake, fajita bowls, bbq burgers, perogies are
some of the options offered on a rotating basis through the
school cycle. Options are displayed on our hallway monitors as
well as relayed during announcements.
ESJH GAZETTE
MARCH EDITION
Hopefully, many of you have seen the information
provided by the school division pertaining to updated
safety procedures. I want to add my comments
specifically relating to the HOLD and SECURE
designation to make sure we are all on the same page.
When would we use HOLD and SECURE at ESJH? If a
potential threat is identified in the community outside
of the building.
How would a HOLD and SECURE procedure look at
ESJH? Exterior doors would be locked and there would
be no entry or exit of the building. Classes inside
would continue as usual.
Can I sign out my child if a HOLD and SECURE
procedure is in place? No. Parents would be notified
when the HOLD and SECURE designation has been
lifted.
You have my assurance as a community member and a
father of two LSSD students that the safety of your
children is my top priority. We are fortunate to have a
dynamic and dedicated staff at Ecole Selkirk Jr. High
who share my values of a safe and respectful school
environment. If you have any questions around
emergency procedures don’t hesitate to call me
directly.
Suns Basketball put on quite a display at the FINAL
FOUR night held recently at the Comp. Three divisional
banners were added to our extensive collection by the
Gr.8 girls, Gr.9 girls, and Gr.9 boys teams. Great job to
the coaches and athletes!
Personnel update … long serving Educational Assistant
Mike Buzzi has decided to turn in his school keys to
enroll in an EMS training program. I have known the
‘Buzz’ since he was in Gr.8 at Lockport School and wish
him all the best in following his dreams. We welcome
Baylee Gunter onto the roster as she will be taking over
for Buzzi for the remainder of the year. Go Suns!
Mr. Loeppky,
Principal
Interesting Goings on Interesting Goings on Interesting Goings on Interesting Goings on and Factsand Factsand Factsand Facts
The grade 9 students had a The grade 9 students had a The grade 9 students had a The grade 9 students had a fun time learning how to snowboard, ski fun time learning how to snowboard, ski fun time learning how to snowboard, ski fun time learning how to snowboard, ski and tube at SpringHill Winter Park on Friday, March 1st. The and tube at SpringHill Winter Park on Friday, March 1st. The and tube at SpringHill Winter Park on Friday, March 1st. The and tube at SpringHill Winter Park on Friday, March 1st. The temperature was nice and sunny with no wind. Despite many of the temperature was nice and sunny with no wind. Despite many of the temperature was nice and sunny with no wind. Despite many of the temperature was nice and sunny with no wind. Despite many of the crashes and falls, students kept trying until many were finally able crashes and falls, students kept trying until many were finally able crashes and falls, students kept trying until many were finally able crashes and falls, students kept trying until many were finally able to go down with a smito go down with a smito go down with a smito go down with a smile!! Good job grade 9’s for making it a le!! Good job grade 9’s for making it a le!! Good job grade 9’s for making it a le!! Good job grade 9’s for making it a
successful field trip and way to represent ESJH.successful field trip and way to represent ESJH.successful field trip and way to represent ESJH.successful field trip and way to represent ESJH. GO SUNS!!!!GO SUNS!!!!GO SUNS!!!!GO SUNS!!!!
Good thing the girls
are there so
he doesn’t
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slopes!!
Someone
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Mr.
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SPORTS
The SUNS basketball teams put on quite a
show at the Comp the evening of March 12th
winning three banners in convincing
fashion.
The coaches pulling it all together were:
Gr.8 Girls (35-17 vs Lockport) – John Bukich
and Brian Kowalchuk. Game MVP – Skyla
Seymour
Gr.9 Girls (54-40 vs Lockport) – Tess
Skarban, Joan Cooney, Tom Cooney. Game
MVP - Kaitlyn Visser
Gr.9 Boys (67-39 v ESMS) – Sean Stevens,
Jon Wiebe. Game MVP – Michael Winkler
Our boys’ team pulled off the top prize for the Junior
High Grade 7 boys basketball championships!!! The
game took place on Thursday February 28th at Lockport
School. It was a close game against Lockport but ESJH
Kiteley, Michael Hamelin, Austin Martin, Ryder Wilson,
Ethan Gillespie, Wyatt Amos and Dawson Dear.
Way to go boys!!!
This year is our 10th Anniversary and our 8th season offering farm field trips to students. Over the past 8 years, the number of students visiting and learning about agriculture is staggering! We average 100+ students per day in May/June and again late September/October. That means more than 50,000 students have visited our farm since our first farm programs began in June, 2011. We've grown and developed some of the best programs in MB for your students and we're still working on new things for 2019! We are requesting that our 2019 brochure be approved for distribution to the elementary schools within your division via electronic format. Attached is the pdf file containing the information for teachers. Here is the online link to our Schools Page which further outlines the content of our school programs. https://www.deermeadowfarms.com/school-programs.html Thank-you, VInce Rattai obo/The Farm Team
With March almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking seriously about With March almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking seriously about With March almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking seriously about With March almost behind us, it’s time to start thinking seriously about finding library books that finding library books that finding library books that finding library books that you have misplaced. There are quite a few books that are overdue by more than a month and there are you have misplaced. There are quite a few books that are overdue by more than a month and there are you have misplaced. There are quite a few books that are overdue by more than a month and there are you have misplaced. There are quite a few books that are overdue by more than a month and there are 22 students that still have books signed out from last year or from other schools in our division. 22 students that still have books signed out from last year or from other schools in our division. 22 students that still have books signed out from last year or from other schools in our division. 22 students that still have books signed out from last year or from other schools in our division. Spring break will hopefully Spring break will hopefully Spring break will hopefully Spring break will hopefully give us all an opportunity to look for those lost books!give us all an opportunity to look for those lost books!give us all an opportunity to look for those lost books!give us all an opportunity to look for those lost books! If you cannot find a book that you have been looking for quite some time then you may need to pay If you cannot find a book that you have been looking for quite some time then you may need to pay If you cannot find a book that you have been looking for quite some time then you may need to pay If you cannot find a book that you have been looking for quite some time then you may need to pay for it. For most lost books, you only need to pay a partial replacement cost of $3.00 per book. Iffor it. For most lost books, you only need to pay a partial replacement cost of $3.00 per book. Iffor it. For most lost books, you only need to pay a partial replacement cost of $3.00 per book. Iffor it. For most lost books, you only need to pay a partial replacement cost of $3.00 per book. If you you you you return a book that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. If you have damaged a book return a book that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. If you have damaged a book return a book that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. If you have damaged a book return a book that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. If you have damaged a book accidentally, then please bring it in for me to look at. If it cannot be repaired, you may have to pay the accidentally, then please bring it in for me to look at. If it cannot be repaired, you may have to pay the accidentally, then please bring it in for me to look at. If it cannot be repaired, you may have to pay the accidentally, then please bring it in for me to look at. If it cannot be repaired, you may have to pay the $3.00 replacement cost. However, if it is re$3.00 replacement cost. However, if it is re$3.00 replacement cost. However, if it is re$3.00 replacement cost. However, if it is repairable then you may not have to pay anything. I will pairable then you may not have to pay anything. I will pairable then you may not have to pay anything. I will pairable then you may not have to pay anything. I will make that decision once I see the book.make that decision once I see the book.make that decision once I see the book.make that decision once I see the book. During this month, I have talked to the students about Freedom to Read Week, Spirit Week, and my During this month, I have talked to the students about Freedom to Read Week, Spirit Week, and my During this month, I have talked to the students about Freedom to Read Week, Spirit Week, and my During this month, I have talked to the students about Freedom to Read Week, Spirit Week, and my favorite, National Napping Day! The Monday following the starfavorite, National Napping Day! The Monday following the starfavorite, National Napping Day! The Monday following the starfavorite, National Napping Day! The Monday following the start of Daylight Savings Time is the t of Daylight Savings Time is the t of Daylight Savings Time is the t of Daylight Savings Time is the day we are encouraged to take a 10day we are encouraged to take a 10day we are encouraged to take a 10day we are encouraged to take a 10----15 minute power nap sometime in mid15 minute power nap sometime in mid15 minute power nap sometime in mid15 minute power nap sometime in mid----afternoon to help our bodies afternoon to help our bodies afternoon to help our bodies afternoon to help our bodies adjust to the time change. 7adjust to the time change. 7adjust to the time change. 7adjust to the time change. 7----7 had their library class right after lunch on that day so they were able 7 had their library class right after lunch on that day so they were able 7 had their library class right after lunch on that day so they were able 7 had their library class right after lunch on that day so they were able to take advantage to take advantage to take advantage to take advantage of National Napping Day! Who doesn’t feel better after a midof National Napping Day! Who doesn’t feel better after a midof National Napping Day! Who doesn’t feel better after a midof National Napping Day! Who doesn’t feel better after a mid----day rest?day rest?day rest?day rest? Other awareness topics that I explained to students for the month of March were National Social Work Other awareness topics that I explained to students for the month of March were National Social Work Other awareness topics that I explained to students for the month of March were National Social Work Other awareness topics that I explained to students for the month of March were National Social Work Month, National Nutrition Month, National Craft Month, International Ideas Month, Month, National Nutrition Month, National Craft Month, International Ideas Month, Month, National Nutrition Month, National Craft Month, International Ideas Month, Month, National Nutrition Month, National Craft Month, International Ideas Month, Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine Awareness Month, National Cheerleading Safety Month, National Umbrella Month, and National Awareness Month, National Cheerleading Safety Month, National Umbrella Month, and National Awareness Month, National Cheerleading Safety Month, National Umbrella Month, and National Awareness Month, National Cheerleading Safety Month, National Umbrella Month, and National Peanut Month! There’s literally a celebration for everything these days!!Peanut Month! There’s literally a celebration for everything these days!!Peanut Month! There’s literally a celebration for everything these days!!Peanut Month! There’s literally a celebration for everything these days!!
Students are allowed and are encouraged to sign out extra books for Spring BreStudents are allowed and are encouraged to sign out extra books for Spring BreStudents are allowed and are encouraged to sign out extra books for Spring BreStudents are allowed and are encouraged to sign out extra books for Spring Break in the hopes that ak in the hopes that ak in the hopes that ak in the hopes that they will find time to read! Have a safe and relaxing spring breakthey will find time to read! Have a safe and relaxing spring breakthey will find time to read! Have a safe and relaxing spring breakthey will find time to read! Have a safe and relaxing spring break!!!! Ms, Shymko, LibrarianMs, Shymko, LibrarianMs, Shymko, LibrarianMs, Shymko, Librarian
FIRE on ICE
The Fire on Ice game kicked off our Spirit Week on Monday, March 18th!! The whole
school headed over to the ESMS rink for a couple of intense staff vs. student hockey
games!! The Grade 8’s were up first but unfortunately lost to the teachers 9-3. Even
though they were warmed up and still riding the high from their win, the Grade 9
students managed to beat the teachers by just ONE point!!! Students won 4-3! It was a
lot of fun for the students to be on the sidelines cheering on their favorite teacher or
best friend. There was a canteen open as well for the students to enjoy some treats!
We had the luck of the Irish We had the luck of the Irish We had the luck of the Irish We had the luck of the Irish with us when the new office with us when the new office with us when the new office with us when the new office art went up!!!! As always, art went up!!!! As always, art went up!!!! As always, art went up!!!! As always, Skye and Tahliah amazed Skye and Tahliah amazed Skye and Tahliah amazed Skye and Tahliah amazed us with their artistic us with their artistic us with their artistic us with their artistic abilities. The two rainbowsabilities. The two rainbowsabilities. The two rainbowsabilities. The two rainbows sure brighten up our space sure brighten up our space sure brighten up our space sure brighten up our space and who dand who dand who dand who doesn’t like to look oesn’t like to look oesn’t like to look oesn’t like to look at a couple of pots of gold! at a couple of pots of gold! at a couple of pots of gold! at a couple of pots of gold! We may start We may start We may start We may start daydreaming about how we daydreaming about how we daydreaming about how we daydreaming about how we could spend it!!could spend it!!could spend it!!could spend it!! Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks ggggiiiirrrrllllssss!!!! MMMMssss.... OOOO’’’’HHHHaaaarrrraaaa
PAC PAC PAC PAC DATESDATESDATESDATES
Please see below the PAC dates for the year. Note that all meetings start at 6:30 and are held in the School Library. April 9th May 14th Thanks, Tara De Boer
