ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER 2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915 Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess Michael Kelly, Principal Kate Russell, Vice Principal Principal’s Message Communication with parents is important to the success of schools, and more importantly, important to the success of students. For the school, we can benefit from forming a positive relationship with parents and learn about student needs – this will help us better personalize learning for students. For students, there is substantial evidence that parent involvement raises academic achievement. With continuous communication, student’s motivation for learning is improved. Improved behaviour, better attendance, and a more positive attitude towards school is realized – this really helps everyone and improves student learning which is what it is all about! How do we communicate at Elkford Secondary? Emails Parent Advisory Counsel Phone Calls Report Cards Teacher/Student Portals Newsletter Facebook Parent/Teacher Interviews Make an Appointment to see a Teacher Hallway TVs Website Parents – remember you can initiate communication as well. You can reach any staff member through email: [email protected]. Parents anytime you want to talk to me please feel welcome. I have a goal to improve my communication and plan that you will hear more from me in the future. Elkford Secondary School will only be as strong as the community around it. Elkford Secondary Staff, Students, & Parents are all part of the equation.
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ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
Principal’s Message
Communication with parents is important to the success of schools, and more importantly, important to
the success of students.
For the school, we can benefit from forming a positive relationship with parents and learn about student
needs – this will help us better personalize learning for students.
For students, there is substantial evidence that parent involvement raises academic achievement. With
continuous communication, student’s motivation for learning is improved. Improved behaviour, better
attendance, and a more positive attitude towards school is realized – this really helps everyone and
improves student learning which is what it is all about!
How do we communicate at Elkford Secondary?
Emails
Parent Advisory Counsel
Phone Calls
Report Cards
Teacher/Student Portals
Newsletter
Facebook
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Make an Appointment to see a Teacher
Hallway TVs
Website
Parents – remember you can initiate communication as well. You can reach any staff member through
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Upcoming Important Dates at ESS
NOVEMBER
26 Eric Termuende Presentation, Gr 12s, Fernie
26 Parent/Teacher Interviews, 2-4
27 Parent/Teacher Interviews, 2-4
30 Thur Wk#2 Block Rotation
DECEMBER 5 Stage West Trip, Calgary
6 Elementary - Elk Valley Vball Tournament, ESS Gym
6 - 7 Bball - Sr Girls - Invermere Tournament
7 No School
19 Band Christmas Concert, 7 pm, ESS Gym
24 - Jan 4 Winter Break
Drama 8/9 Halloween Performance
The drama 8/9 class, in consultation with the Youth Action Network, put on a Halloween themed
performance at the Wapiti Ski Hill on October 31st to a large crowd of students, parents, ESS staff and the
community. The students worked incredibly hard for this performance, from choosing their songs to
choreographing their dances. It was a true team effort and Karen Mills and I are very proud of their
accomplishments!
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Mini House Projects
This term the senior shop students have been working on mini houses
built to scale. This involved them sketching their house, drafting the
building to scale and then constructing the project using proper building
principles. The students will apply their building standards to a
culminating shed assignment in the next month.
Cirque du Soleil On November 1 and November 2nd Elkford Secondary students had the opportunity to attend a trip to
Lethbridge, AB to watch Cirque du Soleil “Corteo”. Student were able to visit the Park Place Mall for 2
hours before the show to go shopping and grab a bite to eat. At 6 pm, the students got on the bus to
head to the Enmax Center to purchase souvenirs before the show started. The show, which began at
7:30, was mind boggling, magnificent and full of talent. Thank you to Karen Mills and SYS.tem for making
this enjoyable trip available for students at Elkford Secondary School to take part in.
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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PE10
Mr. Gulyas’ PE 10 has been busy since the last newsletter instalment. Students have had the opportunity
to experiment with throwing the javelin, leaping over hurdles, and participating with some of the
rudimentary points of rugby. Most recently, students have been working on their strength and
conditioning, along with some outdoor adventure. Students are currently learning the basics of weighted
compound-movements and how to develop their own personalized fitness plan. Students also
experienced a presentation on avalanche safety, along with hands on skill development with the beacon,
probe and shovel. Students had their classroom learning inside the school and then went out into their
nearby backcountry. We worked with Avalanche Canada instructors where students experienced their
learning in their own backyard. PE 10 has been busy and will continue into the New Year.
Breakfast Program Donation
A huge thank you goes out to the members of EVC Church for raising $200 for the breakfast program at
ESS! Our staff and students are so grateful to be part of such a generous community, you’re the best!
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Art 7 – Sketching
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Home Ec 8 – Making French Fries
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Report Cards Term One report cards were sent home on Tuesday, November 20th with students.
Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held on November 26 and November 27 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. No
appointment necessary. On these days students will be dismissed at 2pm.
Band Concert Dates for 2018/19
- Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 19, 2018 @ 7PM
- Spring Concert Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 7PM
- Year-End Concert Wednesday, June 5, 2019 @ 7PM
- Spring band trip to Edmonton in May 2019
Elkford Secondary School PAC The Elkford Secondary School PAC meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the ESS library. All parents/guardians of ESS students are invited and encouraged to attend.
December 11, 2018 January 8, 2019 February 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 April 9, 2019 May 14, 2019 June 11, 2019
Parent Connect Group
Free parenting group available in Elkford, starting January 8th on Tuesdays from 12-1:30. For parents
experiencing difficult interactions with their teens. To learn more go to: http://connectparentgroup.org/.
To register or for more information parents can contact:
Front row left to right – Makayla Tracey, Vanessa Smithies, Jaida Clarkson & Jessica Bohn.
Photo credit – Sue Huisman
ELKFORD SECONDARY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
2500 B Balmer Dr., PO Box 910, Elkford, BC V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4674 Fax: 250-865-2915
Website: http://www.sd5.bc.ca/school/ess
Michael Kelly, Principal
Kate Russell, Vice Principal
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Basketball
2018/19 Basketball Season Planning for Basketball is well underway! We will be fielding the following teams: Bantam Girls, Bantam Boys, Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls! Thank you so much to our dedicated teacher and community coaches for making sport at ESS possible! Coaches have received their startup package and some practice sessions have begun - although basketball season does not officially begin until November 26th so some practice sessions are still being used by our Senior Girls Volleyball team who qualified for Provincials in Nanamio - congratulations and good luck to the team!! Most of our basketball tournaments will begin in the new year, however the Senior Girls Basketball team’s first tournament is Dec 7-8 at David Thompson Secondary. Elkford is also hosting Junior & Bantam Girls League games Dec 5 and Dec 11 and Junior & Bantam Boys’ League Games Jan 10, Jan 15 and Jan 23. Coaches will finalize rosters and hand out uniforms in the coming weeks, we hope everybody has a successful season! Jessica O'Connor Athletic Director Elkford Secondary School
