Happy New Year!

After the

Christmas break,

we have quickly

reestablished the

routines we had.

Students and staff

are well rested

and ready to

continue learning

and working

together.

Over the break I

had the

opportunity to

travel to the

Dominican

Republic for

some sun and

sand. While

there, we had the

opportunity to

learn about

another great

part of our

wonderful world.

I am always

amazed that

even though

there are

differences

between

countries and

customs, people

are people and

we all have

common needs;

those basic

needs of food,

shelter, and

clothing, and the

need for

relationships, joy,

and love.

As we progress

through our year,

Thorsby

Elementary

Message from the Principal

Cub Connection J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6

Tho

rsby

Ele

men

tary

Sch

ool

www.tes.blackgold.ca

School students

and staff will

continue to strive

to be the best we

can be. We take

time to celebrate

success and learn

in many different

ways. We are

very proud of

what we are able

to accomplish!

On behalf of the

staff at TES I would

like to wish you

and your family all

the best in 2016!

Raylene Jubinville

P A G E 2

C U B C O N N E C T I O N

Breakfast & Education We have heard many times the importance of having breakfast in the morning. There

is an increase in the number of studies about the effects of having breakfast and

education.

Breakfast helps improve mental performance and concentration during morning

activities. Children who skip breakfast will be more sluggish, less attentive, and have less

energy to carry out their morning tasks. Teachers observe that children who come to

school hungry experience more learning difficulties compared to well-nourished

children. Studies show that breakfast eaters perform much better in their school work

and show extra energy in sports and other physical activities. (About Kids Health)

Students who are given nutritious breakfasts daily make significant improvements in

learning, school attendance, behavior and self-esteem. (Ottawa Network for

Education)

It is important for students to come to school having had a good breakfast at home.

However, we do realize that there are instances where, because of circumstances,

children miss breakfast or they had breakfast, but are hungry once they get to school.

Our school breakfast program is for students who need to have something for these

reasons. All students who need to have a quick grab-and-go breakfast option are

welcome to participate in our breakfast program, but it is not a substitute for having

breakfast at home.

We would like to thank those families who have donated muffins to our breakfast

program. They are greatly appreciated. We will continue to take donations.

Monday – Muffins

Tuesday – Toast

Wednesday – Yogurt/Cheese and granola bar

Thursday – Oatmeal

Friday – Varies

Each day, fresh fruit is available for students to have

with the selected item.

P A G E 3

C U B C O N N E C T I O N

THORSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

2016-2017 Registration forms are now available

on-line and at school office

http://www.blackgold.ca/schools/programs/kindergarten

http://tes.blackgold.ca/programs/ecs-and-pre-kindergarten/

Children learn by doing and play is their work. Kindergarten programs not only help prepare children for

grade one, but also set a foundation for later school success. Children learn how to interact with others and to

see themselves as individuals and learners. Black Gold Regional Schools follow the Alberta Education’s

Kindergarten Statement to provide learner expectations in the seven learner areas:

*Early Literacy *Early Numeracy

*Citizenship & Identity *Environment & Community Awareness

*Personal & Social Responsibility *Physical Skills & Well Being

*Creative Expression

When Is My Child Eligible To Attend Kindergarten?

Children who are turning 5 years of age by March 1st are eligible to attend Kindergarten for that school year.

How Do I Register My Child? FORMS AVAILABLE ON-LINE or PICK UP FROM SCHOOL OFFICE

At Thorsby Elementary School we offer full-day Kindergarten programs on Mondays, Wednesdays and

scheduled Fridays or Tuesdays, Thursdays and scheduled Fridays.

Please provide a copy of child’s birth certificate, proof of legal land location, legal documentation regarding

Custody Agreements/Guardianship, and a $30.00 non-refundable registration deposit. (Balance due by

September 31, FULL REGISTRATION FEE is $110.00.)

Is Transportation Provided?

Kindergarten students follow the regular Black Gold Regional Transportation policy and may be eligible for

transportation if they live within our busing jurisdiction. Please call 780-955-6048 to arrange for bussing

transportation.

P A G E 4

Mental Math

Accountability Pillar Surveys Alberta Education is conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Surveys. Parents

of Grade 4-6 students may receive a survey mailed to their homes directly from

Alberta Education. In February, students in Division II and all teachers will be

completing their surveys online at school.

Respondents are expected to answer the questions based upon the experiences

they have had at their school. We strongly encourage you to participate as this is

our “school report card” and it is important to share what a great job we are all

doing! Survey results will be available to jurisdictions later in the spring.

For more information please refer to

http://www.education.alberta.ca/accountability

P A G E 5

http://www.indoorgames.ca/

Ms. Mason is looking for gr. 4, 5 & 6 students interested in joining the TES relay

team. TES will be competing in the 38th Annual Indoor Games at the Universiade Pavilion

(Butterdome). The Running Room Indoor Games (formally the Edmonton Journal Indoor

Games) is a community track and field event that allows children the opportunity to ex-

perience the thrill of competition - against themselves and each other.

Track events for girls and boys include an 8 x 200m relay event (200m = 1 lap in the But-

terdome).

The first practice/try out will be Thursday January 21. Unfortunately there will

be cuts if too many kids try out. There will be one team of girls and one team of boys. The

8 fastest kids will make each team.

Practices will be every Tuesday & Thursday at middle recess.

Competition will be at the Butterdome on Tuesday February 16 during

the school day. Parent volunteer drivers will be needed.

Please let Ms. Mason know if you are interested kim.mason@gshare.blackgold.ca

P A G E 6

THE BOYS BASKETBALL

TEAM SLAM DUNKS !

In November, December

and January Thorsby's

twelve team members have

practiced hard. They

have won their home and

away league games. The

Team will end their season

competing in the Black Gold's

District Basketball

Tournament, which will be

held January 15th & 16th.

Mr. Murphy's pregame pep

talk always ended with

"No going 200,000 MPH out

there...only 100,000 MPH !"

The team included;

Teig Waters, Carson Viglietti,

Ryan McLeod, Chase

Marquardt, Morgan

Lysgaard, Dylan Lizotte, Riley

Jacob, Ethen Hayman, Justin

Fritz, Ty Fritz, Kayden

Filipic and Colby Borys.

The boys were great

ambassadors for our school

and eager, energetic and

very coachable young men.

Thank you for the fun times!

Sincerely Mr. Murphy

Thorsby Elementary Basketball

Saber Cubs THE GIRLS BASKETBALL

TEAM TAKES IT TO THE NET

Fourteen girls have practiced

and played their hardest this

basketball season. Over the

course of our season we have

won two league games and lost

two league games, but most

importantly we have become a

team.

Our team consists of:

Kennedy Crow, Calla Pederson,

Tiki Stefure, Kristina Wurban,

Kaydie Bebee. Alex Mudry,

Hailey Sabyan, Mackenzie

Denschikoff, Kyla Sweet, Shaylin

Wagner, Kate Aberdeen, Jenna

Rhody, Jessica Knopp and

Kassidy Crow.

We are looking forward to the

Black Gold's District Basketball

tournament on January 22 and

23. All of the team should be

proud of how the season has

turned out so far, and how much

they have improved. It has been

a pleasure coaching these

fun-loving, energetic girls.

Sincerely, Miss Hawkins and

Mrs. Rhody.

P A G E 7

PD Day

No School

Friday, January 29th

PJ Dress-up Day

January 12th

NO

classes on

January 18th

due to

teacher meeting.

January 5 Hamburgers

8 Perogies & Sausage

12 Nuggets & Nachos

15 Grilled Cheese

19 CHICKEN BURGERS

22 Wraps

26 Ham Pizza

28 Pancakes

P A G E 8

HOTLUNCH SCHEDULE

C U B C O N N E C T I O N

JANUARY 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Years

Day

2

3 4 Classes

Resume

5 6 Early

Dismissal

7 8 9

10 11 12 PJ Day 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 PD Day 30

31

February 2 Hot Dogs

9 Nuggets & Nachos

12 Perogies & Sausage

16 Chicken Burgers

19 Grilled Cheese

23 Ham Pizza

26 Pasta

P A G E 9

HOTLUNCH SCHEDULE

C U B C O N N E C T I O N

FEBRUARY 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Report

Cards Home

2 3 Early

Dismissal

4 Teachers

Convention

5 Teachers

Convention

6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29