Hepburn School May 2014 Newsletter

(includes the Hepburn Howler)

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4 5 Day 3 Kindergarten

6 Day 4 Anti-bullying presentation for gr. 1-6 students

7 Day 5 Kindergarten

8 Day 6 Schizophrenia Society presenting to gr. 7-9 students

9 Day 1 Kindergarten

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11 12 Day 2 Kindergarten

13 Day 3 14 Day 4 Kindergarten

15 Day 5 Grade 5 Medieval fieldtrip to Saskatoon Grade 12 BBQ

16 Day 6 17

18 19 Victoria Day - no school

20 Day 1 21 Day 2 Kindergarten

22 Day 3 Track & Field Conference Meet at Griffith Stadium

23 Day 4 Kindergarten

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25 26 Day 5 Kindergarten

27 Day 6 Grade 4-6 Track Meet

28 Day 1 Kindergarten

29 Day 2 30 Day 3 Subway lunch Gr. 8 to cardboard boat races

31 Track & Field Districts at Griffith Stadium

Upcoming June 2014 dates: June 19-24 - Exam Week (grades 10-12) June 23 & 24 - Grade 8 to Redberry Bible Camp June 25 - Kindergarten-grade 8 report cards June 25 - Graduation June 26 - Teacher Prep Time - no school for students June 27 - Grade 9-12 report cards

Grade 12 Sask. Trip

Teen Aid

No School A reminder there will be no school on Monday, May 19 due to Victoria Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Dress Code Reminder Generally, most clothing is quite acceptable. However, the following exceptions do apply for all students:

Really short skirts or shorts.

Spaghetti strap tops or any tops that show bra straps, cleavage, or stomaches.

No shirts or clothing with unacceptable logos (beer companies, rude comments or language, etc.) are permitted.

Teen Aid Hepburn School is hosting Teen Aid for students in Grades 6-12. Presenters will be at our school May 27 and 28 to present information to our students on a variety of topics appropriate to each grade level. Topics will include awareness of fertility and prenatal development as well as practicing chastity and building healthy relationships.

Congratulations to Miss Jemieff who has accepted the Principalship at Pike Lake School starting with the

2014-2015 school year. We wish you much success!

Our lost and found tables are overflowing! We have two tables set up - one in the lounge and one by the

gym. Please check for your belongings. All items not claimed by May 9th will be donated to goodwill.

Did you know….

Mrs. Darlene Hupaelo taught Ukrainian egg decorating to our grade 4 and grade 8 students.

Luke Martens, Kelsey German, Savannah Fehr, Hannah Boldt, Lauren Boldt, Britney Huber, and Joshua Hiebert attended the First Aid training course and are now certified.

Craig Kosowan donated $100 back from the 50/50 at the grade 12 steak night. Thank you!

Want a break from cooking? Join us for hamburgers or hotdogs! Where: At Hepburn School When: Thursday, May 15th 5:00-6:30 p.m. Why: In support of the annual grade 12 Saskatchewan Trip Cost: By donation

Come enjoy a hamburger or hotdog with ice cream and pop.

Thank you to the Hepburn Co-op for their sponsorship of this fundraiser!!

Sr. Badminton Well ladies and gentlemen, it has been another fun-filled and success fueled season for the Hepburn Sr. badminton team, and it’s not over yet!

This year’s team included:

Mixed Doubles: Nick Hamm and Vanessa Kohl

Boys Doubles: Mitchell Hamm and Robin Kohl

Girls Doubles: Katie Hamm and Britney Huber

Rease Fehr and Sydney Stobbe

Boys Singles: Tyler LaBrash, Jacob Jackson, and Gerwin Werner

Girls Singles: Brianna Scarrow

The season began with a grueling practice and fitness regimen that saw the players’ skills sharpen to a fine point. We played exhibition matches with Rosthern and VCA in Osler before traveling to Rosthern and Delisle for playoffs.

Robin and Mitchell, Katie and Britney, and Nick and Vanessa all advanced to the second day of competition by finishing in the top four of competitors in Rosthern.

Nick and Vanessa, and Katie and Britney advanced to Regional playoffs in Osler May 3rd and we wish them the best of luck.

Until next year, keep your racquet up and your eye on the shuttle!

Mr. Burnett, coach

June 2014 Exam Week

Please try to be at the school 10 minutes before the start of your exam.

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Thursday,

June 19

(Day 5)

Regular Classes

9:00-11:30 a.m. Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus

10

9:00-11:30 a.m. Chemistry 30

9:00-11:30 a.m. Chemistry 30

Friday,

June 20

(Day 6)

9:00-11:30 a.m. History 10

9:00-11:30 a.m. Math Foundations and Pre-Calculus

20

8:45 a.m. Reading of the Regulations

9:00-11:30 a.m. English B30

Departmental Exam

Monday,

June 23

(Day 1)

9:00-11:30 a.m. English 9

9:00-11:30 a.m.

History 20

9:00-11:30 a.m. Work Place and

Apprenticeship 30

Tuesday,

June 24

(Day 2)

9:00-11:30 a.m. Math 9

9:00-11:30 a.m. ELA B 10

9:00-11:30 a.m. Physics 30

9:00-11:30 a.m. Physics 30

Wednesday,

June 25

(Day 3)

Regular Classes

Grade 7/8 Ski Trip On March 31st, the grade 7/8 class travelled to Table Mountain Regional Park for their annual ski trip. We had to cancel the original date in

February because of cold temperature, and we did not think that there would likely be snow the end of March! We had a great day, with great snow and weather. Thankfully there were no injuries at all, just a bunch of tired students on the way home.

Track and Field Track and Field is under way. We will be having practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m.. Students participating will need to pay $20 to help cover the costs. Conference will be held on May 22 at Griffith stadium, Districts on May 31 at Griffith stadium, and Provincials on June 6/7 in Moose Jaw. We hope to see lots of students out to participate.

Mrs. Salzl and Mrs. Smith, coaches

Jr. Badminton We had a great season this year. We hosted a mini-tournament with Dalmeny, Borden, and Rosthern, and we also travelled to Rosthern for a mini-tournament. The following students participated in Division competition at Langham:

Boys Singles: Dylan Meek and

William Hamm

Girls Singles: Savanna Bowley and

Tana Thiessen

Boys Doubles: Adam Neufeld and

Flaviu Sofinet

Josh Hamm and Luke

Martens

Girls Doubles: Brittney Reddekopp

and Tia LaBrash

Taryn Goertzen and

Tasha Fehr.

Mixed Doubles: Rachel Andres and

Karter German

Lexi Woelke and

Jeremy Fehr

The following students advanced to Duck Lake: William Hamm, Savanna Bowley, Tana Thiessen, Josh Hamm, and Luke Martens. From there, William and Savanna advanced to the finals held at VCA. Thanks to all participants for a great season and representing our school with great sportsmanship. Thank you to the drivers: Marg Hamm, Anna Fehr, Judith Andres, Leanne Thiessen, and Mr. Sigstad for the use of his van.

Coach Mrs. Smith

Photos We need your photos for the school yearbook! Email them to hepburn@spiritsd.ca or sandi.hamp@spiritsd.ca or send them on a USB stick (we will return your memory stick).

Approved by the Prairie Spirit Board of Education on April 7, 2014

2014/15 School Year Calendar

August 4 Civic Holiday

September 1 Labour Day

September 2 School year begins for students

September 19 No school

October 10 No school

October 13 Thanksgiving Day

November 10 No school

November 11 Remembrance Day

December 19 Last day of classes (Christmas break)

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 Boxing Day

January 1 New Year’s Day

January 5 Classes resume

January 30 No school

February 13 Last day of classes (Winter break)

February 16 Family Day

February 23 Classes resume

March 20 No school

April 2 Last day of classes (Easter break)

April 3 Good Friday

April 6 Easter Monday

April 13 Classes resume

May 18 Victoria Day

June 26 School year ends for students

July 1 Canada Day

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Legend Days

School year begins/ends for students

Statutory Holidays 12

School Holidays 15

Preparation Time 9.5

PSTA General Assembly 1

Operational/Professional Development days

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High School Final Exams

185 Instructional Days 197 Operational Days Semester I = 93 Instructional Day Semester I = 102 Operational Days Semester II = 92 Instructional Days Semester II = 95 Operational Days

May 2014

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The school year is almost over—but the classroom isn’t the only place your youngster can learn new things. Here are suggestions for fam-ily field trips that are fun and educational.

BallparkBatter up! Attend a

local ballgame, and ask each family member to choose a batter and calculate his batting average for that game. Your child will need to track the player’s number of at-bats and hits. Then, she’ll divide the hits by at-bats. Whose player gets the highest average?

AirportExplore the science of flight by visit-

ing a regional airport (call first to see if they allow visitors) or going to a viewing point. Beforehand, your youngster can read up on airplanes in a library book or online. Then, watch planes take off and land, and have her point out parts she recognizes, such as the jet engines, wings, cockpit, and landing gear. She

Dictionary games Playing with a diction-

ary can teach your child to enjoy our language. Let him secretly choose a word from the dictionary and give fam-ily members clues to guess it. He might read its definition and then its syn-onyms or language of origin. Whoever figures it out first picks the next word.

It’s possible to get sunburned even on cloudy days. Help

your youngster put on sunscreen every day before school, camp, or day care. For even more protection, have her wear a hat with a brim. Idea: Carry an extra bottle of sunscreen and a hat in your bag for unexpected outdoor adventures.

Yard sale Consider having a yard sale this summer—and making your child your business partner. He could prac-tice writing by helping you with the newspaper ad and creating signs to hang in the neighborhood. Then, use math to sort and price items together. Tip: Agree ahead of time on what share of the profits he gets for helping out.

Worth quoting“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” Guillaume Apollinaire

Q: Which hand is best to write with?

A: Neither. It’s best to write with a pencil.

Summer field trips

Appreciating teachers

could time how long a plane rolls down the runway before takeoff or how long it takes to stop once it lands.

FarmA local farm is a great place for your

child to discover where her food comes from. Find one that’s open to the public, and take a tour. She could see farm machinery, learn what crops grow in your area, or watch cows being milked. Idea: If possible, purchase eggs or farm-grown vegetables, and have your young-ster help cook them.♥

Encourage your child to tell his teacher “thanks for a great year” with one of these creative gifts:

● A photo book will make a lovely reminder of his teacher’s year. Suggest that your youngster arrange photos (or draw pictures) in an album. Then, he should write a caption for each. (“Field Day was fun!”) Inside the cover, he might write a thank-you note.

● Combine flowers with teaching supplies. Let your child arrange artificial flowers in a clear glass vase, fill it with colorful magnetic letters and dice, and use ribbon to attach a thank-you card. Or get a plant, and let him tape dry-erase markers or pretty pens around the outside of the pot.♥

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Between work and taking my son

to child care, swim team practice, and tae kwon do lessons, our summer days are anything but lazy. This year, with the help of some other families, I think it will be easier on us.

My next-door neighbor has agreed to pick up my son at child care and take him to swim practice along with her daughter, who

is also on the team. In exchange, I will watch her daughter on Tuesday evenings when she runs errands or has an evening out with her husband.

Then, I found another neighbor whose child is in my son’s tae kwon do class.

So we’re going to take turns driving the boys to lessons. I feel like this summer will be less hectic. And I’ve discovered it’s nice to have local families

who help each other.♥

Share the load

What does respect look like?

Your child’s daily dealings with adults and kids alike will be more pleasant if he speaks and acts respectfully. Try these tips for helping him learn respect.

Respectful replies. Think about some-thing that you and your youngster disagree on (say, whether his video game time should be limited). Model having a respectful discus-sion about it. You might say that his brain and body are growing, and he needs to run and play to stay healthy. Then, suggest a respectful response, such

as, “I want to be healthy, but I love video games.” Finally, have him brain-storm other situations where people have different opinions but still speak to each other with respect.

Everyday acts. When you mow the lawn or clean

up after your dog, you can teach your youngster about

respect for neighbors. Explain that keeping your neighbor-

hood clean and neat makes it nice for everyone. Ask him to think of other respectful things neighbors should do. If you share an apartment laundry room, he might point out that you respect neighbors’ time by removing your clothes when they’re done so others get to use the washers and dryers.♥

A strong finish Q: My daughter seems to have a case of spring fever. Any tips for finishing the year on a high note?

A: It’s normal for kids to start getting restless this time of year. Still, it’s important for your daughter to continue a regular homework routine and go to school every day. Remind her to turn in all of her assignments on time, since just one or two zeroes could really hurt her final grade. If she is struggling with any subjects, call her teacher or schedule a conference to find out how she can get extra support.

It might also help for her to start thinking about next year. Maybe she’s been wait-ing until she’s old enough to be a safety patrol member, a student council officer, or a morning news reporter. Encourage her to ask her teacher how to apply. Having something to look forward to may motivate her to finish strong.♥

Fun with boxes

Don’t throw away that box! Encour-age your youngster to be creative this summer by recycling empty boxes. Here are two ideas.

1. Playhouse. Have your child turn an empty appli-ance box upside down, and help her cut out a door. Then, she could paint the outside of the box and use construction paper to add windows and curtains. Perhaps she’d like to decorate the inside walls with pictures cut from magazines. Variation: Make a smaller box into a playhouse for dolls or toy animals.

2. Garage. Your youngster can use several box lids to make a multi-level garage for toy cars. Suggest that she glue black construction paper into the lids and draw white lines for lanes and park-ing spaces. Then, let her stack the lev-els, supporting each one with “posts” (toilet paper tubes).♥

Hepburn Town Council - WEDNESDAY, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Parks and Rec - May 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor: Barb Adams Eichendorf.

Councilors: Chris Crockett, Geoff German, Ken Jeschke, and Craig Kosowan

Administrator: Andrew Spriggs

Maintenance: Les Fehr

Community Coordinator: Kim Bushman

Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.).

Mennon Waste Site Hours

(April 1 - October 31)

Every Thursday - 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Saturday - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Walheim Waste Site Hours

(April 1 - October 31)

Every Tuesday - 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

2nd & 4th Saturday - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

From Town Council

May 2014

Volume 5, Issue 5

Upcoming Events Community Garage Sales: Saturday, May 24th. Sign up at the Town Office. $1 will help with advertising as well as some balloons for your sale. Plant Giveaway - Saturday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. at the Hepburn MB Church parking lot. Come get some perennials for free! Fair Days - June 6-8th. Get your creative juices flowing and register your float for the parade.

The Boss of our small company was complaining during a staff meeting that people didn’t respect him enough. Trying to change the attitude in the

office he came in the next day with a sign for his door it said, “I am the boss”.

One of the employees apparently not appreciating the change posted a post-a-note on the sign. It said “your wife wants her sign back”.

Joke of the Month

Adult co-ed ball will be running again this year. To register for the Fair Days tournament or to play in the slow pitch league contact Brent Block at (306) 947-2497 or bblock@sasktel.net

Parks and Rec is taking nominations for Volunteer of the Year. This is a new award to be given to someone in our community who has gone over and above in volunteering in the past year. Forms are available at the Town Office.

Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 2

THE CENTRE Hymnsing - Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Wellness Clinic - May 27 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Contact Lydia Peters (306-947-2440) or Mary Neufeld (306-947-4333) for an appointment.

Coffee Time - Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m. All are welcome, not only seniors.

MARKET PLACE will be run in partnership with the MUSEUM OF WHEAT and is similar to a Farmer’s Market.

It will be set up on Saturdays throughout the summer on the lawn in front of the Elevator from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Vendors pay a small fee, sign an agreement and a waiver, bring their own tables, and set up and sell their wares at one of the designated sites.

There are a variety of vendors signed up so check it out!

Remember to check out our website at www.hepburn.ca.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Bushman on Wednesdays at (306)947-2170 or kbushman@hepburn.ca

Deadline for the next Howler is May 28, 2014

GARAGE SALE & BBQ In support of Hepburn Arena Improvements

Saturday, May 24 At the school

Garage Sale 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. BBQ from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

UNWANTED ITEMS TAKING UP SPACE? BASEMENT AND GARAGE CROWDED?

Consider donating to the Hepburn Arena Garage Sale! If it's in clean, sellable condition, we'll take it - household goods,

clothing, toys & games, yard items, stuff for baby, etc. Items can be dropped off at the school gym from 6:00 p.m.-

8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Sale will run during the Community Garage Sale

Donating any large items or for more information, contact Jackey at 306-947-2888

All proceeds to Hepburn Arena Improvements.

Parks and Rec would like to organize an art/artisans show to display these works during Fair Days. If you have quilts, sculptures, paintings or drawings that you would like to showcase, please contact Kim Bushman at the Town Office. We would love to include this type of event during Fair Days but we need your submissions because no one wants to see mine!

The Hepburn Museum of Wheat opens on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Free coffee and donuts on opening day.

Open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

For tours please call 306-947-4351 to arrange a time.

Hope to see you there!

Hepburn Minor Soccer Under 8 play on Mondays at the school field:

Eagles play here on May 5 & 19.

Hawks and Ravens play here on May 12 & 26.

Under 10 play on Fridays at Bethany field:

Hawks are here on May 2 & 16.

Eagles are here on May 9, 23 & 30.

Under 12 play on Thursdays at the field inside the track on May 15 & 29.

Under 14 play on Wednesdays at the school on May 14.

Under 16 play on Tuesdays on May 6 & 17.

Under 18 play on Sundays/Mondays here on May 19 & 25.

HEPBURN FAIR DAYS (Tentative schedule)

Friday

5:00-7:00 p.m. Pulled Pork supper as a Parks and Rec fundraiser to improve our playground. Cost: by donation. At the Centre.

7:00 p.m. Outdoor Concert with Guy and the Fellas and The Barrelmen (Jody Giesbrecht’s Band)

Saturday

8:30-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Centre. Cost: by donation

10:00 a.m. Parade on Main Street. Register your float at the Town Office

11:00 a.m. Ball Tournament

11:00 a.m. Kids Carnival starts

11:00 a.m. Art Show at the school all day

11:00 a.m. Show and Shine on Main Street

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Concession open at the ball diamond

5:00 p.m. Firefighters and First Responders fundraising supper

Sunday

COME ON OUT TO A GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED TIME OF FAMILY FUN, FOOD, MUSIC AND GAMES!

WHEN: Sunday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hepburn Arena Grounds (in case of inclement weather, it will be at Bethany College)

WHAT:

@ 10:00 a.m. - Join our team of comic hosts and your friends and neighbours for a time of worship singing and children’s features including a puppet show & a preview of this summer’s VBS!

@ about 10:45 a.m. - It is our pleasure to present an appearance by the “Willie Sons”! They perform a unique blend of bluegrass, gospel, and country music. Their concerts are lighthearted, relaxed, comical, and perfect for all ages.

@ 11:45 a.m. - enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Country Style BBQ…free of charge!! featuring beef, buns, salads, drinks and dessert—as well as a surprise entertainment feature during lunch!

(Lunch provided by Country Style BBQ, the Hepburn Gospel and MB Churches. Condiments, supplies and ice cream are thanks to the Hepburn Co-op)

@ 12:45 p.m. - join in on the Hepburn Fair Days Family Games, featuring an Amazing Race! Fun for ALL ag-es!

@ 2:00 p.m. - If you’re still up for more fun, watch the final game of the ball tournament OR have fun with your friends on the volleyball court!

Come for part!! come for it all!!

Bring your lawn chairs, bring your neighbours!

Children’s Ministry Director The Hepburn MB Church is accepting application for a part-time(18hrs/week), Children’s Ministry Director. This person will give leadership to the Children’s Ministry Team who collectively seek to share the love of Jesus to the children and families in Hepburn and the surrounding community. A full job description is available on our website, www.hepburnmb.com. Applications will be received until the position is filled.