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Walter Murray Collegiate - December 2019

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Walter Murray Collegiate 1905 Preston Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 2E7

Main Office: 306-683-7850 Attendance: 306-683-7855 Facsimile: 306-657-3953 Email: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.spsd.sk.ca/school/waltermurray/ Principal: Mr. Tom Sargeant Assistant Principal: Mr. Dave Sloboda Vice Principal Ms. Shircliff School Superintendent: Mr. Dean Newton School Trustee: Ms. Charmaine Bellamy Email: [email protected] Phone: (306) 683-8469

DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec 11 Band & Choir Concert

Dec 12 Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.

Dec 13-14 Gil Wist Wrestling Tournament

Dec 20 Last day of classes before winter break

Jan 06 Classes resume

Jan 08 Canadian Math League Contest #4

Jan 09 Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.

Jan 13 Pre-Collegiate Night 7:00 p.m

Jan 14 SCC Meeting (course selection) 7 p.m.

Jan 21 Period 1 Exam & Grad Photos





Jan 28 School Operations—No Classes

WMCI Winter Formal 5-11 pm

Jan 29 School Operations—No Classes

Jan 30 Semester 2 Begins

Jan 30-Feb 01 MIT Tournament

Feb 06 Report Cards Grade 8 School-Wide Open House 7 pm

Feb 13 Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.

Feb 17 Family Day Holiday—No classes

Mar 05 Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.

Feb 17-21 February Break—no classes

Feb 25 School Community Council meeting 7 p.m.

Mar 13-14 Band 9 Trip

Mar 17 School Community Council meeting 7 p.m.

Mar 19 Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.

Mar 26 Student Progress Conferences 4:30-7:00

Mar 27 Student Progress Conferences 1:30-3:30

Mar 30 Yearbook Order Deadline

Mar30-Apr3 Saskatoon MusicFest Band Week

December 2019 Newsletter In this Issue:

Principal’s Message 2 Open Houses: Pre-Collegiate Night/Grade 8 School Wide 2 Course Selection Information Session 2 Marauder Academic Tea 3 Link Crew 3 End of Semester One Schedule 4 Parent Portal 4 Student Fees 4 French Studies and Travel Opportunities 4 Remembrance Day 5 Senior Football 5 Wrestling 5 Yearbook Order 5 Dance Recital 5 “We Will Rock You” The Musical 6 Thank You! 6 German Exchange Program 6 Math Club 6 Music Department Information 7 2020 Timeline of Graduation Activities 8 Attendance Notifications 9 Parent Grad Planning Committee Information 9 Christmas Food Donations 10 WMCI School Clothing 10 Our New Water Fountain 11 MIT Basketball Tournament 11 Cross Country Team 12 Take Our Kids to Work Day 13 Student Services Information 14-15 SGI Account—Customer Number 15 Attendance—Safe Arrival 16


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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is hard to believe December is upon us. I would personally like to thank all the coaches, volunteers, and students for an outstanding fall in our extra-curricular activities. We had a large contingent of student involvement and that speaks volumes to the outstanding students we have here at Walter Murray. Thanks to our parents as well, for all you do in supporting your child. The report cards were handed to students on November 14. Please take the time with your child to review the descriptive comments made by the teachers to impact future learning. Thanks! Once again, the musical led by Mr. Soucy was simply, spectacular. “We Will Rock You” showcased our talented students in a variety of roles. To see so many students on stage and behind the scenes make these truly amazing performances for families, staff, and students was very inspiring. We also made a tremendous amount of money to support our holiday hampers through raffled items and 50/50 draws. Thanks to Ms. Palmer, Mrs. Christ, and Ms. Levesque for their tireless work in making this happen for the Walter Murray Community. The last day of school before the holiday season will be Friday, December 20. School resumes on Monday, January 6. The School Community Council will host a Course Selection night on Tuesday, January 14 beginning at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Final assessments will begin on Tuesday, January 21. Semester two begins on Thursday, January 30. All the best during the holiday season!

Tom Sargeant

COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION SESSION

Do you realize that in February students in grades nine through eleven will be selecting courses for the 2020-2021 school year? Are you hoping to be kept in the loop regarding your child’s options? Parents are invited to a course selection information session on Tuesday, January 14 at 7 p.m. in the Walter Murray Collegiate cafeteria. At this meeting, we will outline the course selection process, highlight new courses, and answer questions you may have about required and elective courses.

If you will be 15 years of age and want to take driver’s education, make sure you choose it when selecting your classes.

OPEN HOUSES Walter Murray Collegiate will be hosting a Pre-Collegiate Night for all feeder

schools on Monday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. in our auditorium. SAGE Open House on January 23 at 1:00 p.m. Grade 8 School Wide-Open House will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00

p.m. in the auditorium. French Immersion information will also be provided at this time.


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MARAUDER ACADEMIC TEA Walter Murray’s 2018-2019 top 10 students from grades 9 to 11 were recognized at an afternoon Marauder Academic Tea held on October 23. Mr. Tom Sargeant welcomed over 60 invited guests - parents, guardians, vice/assistant principals, our school trustee, Charmaine Bellamy, and our superintendent, Mr. Dean Newton. Mr. Sandor spoke on behalf of the teachers. Big M Academic Certificates were presented by the designated grade assistant/vice principals, Mr. Sloboda, and Ms. Shircliff. . Jerry H., grade 9, played the piano for the informal reception. Congratulations to all our top 10 Marauders alphabetically listed below! GENERAL PROFICIENCY AWARDS

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11

Tasneem A. Lindsay G. Muhammad A.

Rana B. Daniel H. Tyler B.

Nada E. Hannah K. Liam D.

Max G. Yibing L. Shannon D.

Samina H. Warsha M. Shafin H.

Tima P. Yu Yang N. Ramit K.

Waleejah Q. Oren R. Shane M.

Ozayr R. Kassie T. Tanzeel N.

Mikhail S. Victor W. Basu R.

Swarup U. Daniel Y. Anjali S.

LINK CREW

Link Crew has had a strong presence this fall at Walter Murray. There was a lot of buzz at Orientation Day to kick off the school year, followed up by the Homecoming Football Game in September. Link Crew Leaders have been going in to Grade 9 Advisory Classes to do team building activities, always with a meaningful lesson to be learned. Most recently, Link Crew helped deliver report cards to the Grade 9s and set academic goals for the rest of the year. Whether it’s Grade 9 Parent Night, or Marauder Morning, our Link Crew is involved in building relationships and a strong sense of community. Stay tuned for many more events to come!


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END OF SEMESTER ONE SCHEDULE As the first semester wraps up in January, there will be five consecutive school days dedicated to end-of-term assessments and activities. A single 90 minute block will be allocated to each of the five classes for culminating activities or assessments. Students are required to attend from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, January 20

Tuesday, January 21

Wednesday,January 22

Thursday, January 23

Friday, January 24

Monday, January 27

Tuesday, January 28

Wednesday, January 29

Thursday, January 30

Last Day of Classes

Period 1

Assessments/Activities 9 - 10:30 AM

Period 2


Period 3


Period 4


Period 5


PD Day - No Classes

PD Day - No Classes

Semester 2 begins

Teachers will be available to help students throughout the day of the exams. Students should check with teachers to confirm the hours teachers are available for help.

PARENT PORTAL Save in your Favourites the link to the Parent Portal:

https://portal.spsd.sk.ca/school/wmc/Pages/default.aspx Memorize your username and password or call the school to have it reset. Having this information can

get you access to important information regarding your child’s attendance, past marks, achievement, school newsletter, course selection information, daily student announcements, and much more!

Your student Progress Conferences Scheduler is accessible in March and October each year.

STUDENT FEES If you have outstanding student fees, payments can be brought to the main office. We accept cash or cheque payable to Walter Murray Collegiate. Yearbooks are included on the invoice but are optional. Thank you to all the families that have paid their fees.

**********Grade 12 students must have all fees paid in full before graduating.*******

FRENCH STUDIES AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

Explore is a five-week intensive language-learning course (with possible university credit). Participants receive a $2,200 bursary covering tuition, instructional materials, activities, meals, and accommodations. Deadline to apply is the end of February, 2020.

Odyssey is a full-time language assistant program. Students travel to Quebec or New Brunswick and lead English-language activities in an elementary, secondary, or post-secondary classroom. Salary: $20 an hour for 25 hours per week over nine months. One year of post-secondary studies is required to apply. Deadline to apply is the end of February, 2020.

The Saskatchewan-Quebec Student Exchange Program is a six-month reciprocal exchange for students in grade ten and eleven. Saskatchewan families host in first semester and Quebec families host in second semester. Participants pay a $300 fee to cover partial cost of airfare. Deadline to apply is early February, 2020.

Please speak to Mr. Soucy, our Second Languages Coordinator, in Room 212 regarding these great opportunities.


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REMEMBRANCE DAY

Thank you to all the students, staff, and guests who attended the Walter Murray Remembrance Day ceremony. Many students and staff participated in the organization, readings, musical selections, and the technical production of the program. The silent respect that radiated in our gymnasium among our Walter Murray students confirms our young peoples’ heartfelt gratitude for our veterans’ past and present ultimate sacrifices.

YEARBOOK ORDER

In order to be on the yearbook list, all fees including yearbook, must be paid by April 3, 2020. An alphabetical list will be posted on the main office window mid January of students whose yearbook order is confirmed. If you have not ordered a yearbook, the cost is $30.

DANCE RECITAL

The Dance 10/20 class will be participating in the Winter Coffee House on December 12, to showcase all of the dances they have been working on this semester. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is by donation or non-perishable food item.

WRESTLING

Practices began on December 2nd right after school in the wrestling room. Everyone from grade 9 to 12 are welcome! Last year we had a very successful season with a very young team. Our junior girls’ team is the city champions. Also, our girls’ team are city team dual champions. Our first competition was on Saturday, December 14, 2019 when we hosted our own tournament, the Gil Wist pre-season wrestling tournament. Over 500 athletes from all over Saskatchewan will be coming to Walter Murray.

Coach Barry

SENIOR FOOTBALL

The Senior Football team was very competitive this year, with many of our games coming down to the last minute. After losing two close games to finish the season with a 3-3 record, we matched up against Aden Bowman in the semi-finals. In the regular season, we had beaten Aden Bowman 20-15 in a very hard-fought game. The semi-final game was very similar with the game again coming down to the final minute. The Ma-rauders put together a valiant comeback attempt that fell just short. The whole team deserves a lot of credit for battling hard all season and working together as a team. We will truly miss the grade 12’s who showed great leadership and set the tone for future Marauder football teams to come. Thank you to the following grade 12’s for their dedication and leadership: Noah K., Koal E., Cade J., Matt Y., Aaron M., Ken E., Reid J., Kohl K., Quinn L., Blaine J., Reed P., Mike B., and Matt R. We look forward to having an outstanding group of grade 11’s coming back next year to go with a strong group of grade 10’s coming up from a very successful junior football team.


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THANK YOU!! The Holiday Hamper Committee would like to thank all of the generous donations made by various people in our community that helped this year’s drive become a resounding success. Our donation total this year is over $8,500.00. From businesses, to artists and artisans, to individuals who donated their time, we would like to thank you all. Your donations will help many families right here at Walter Murray this season and throughout the year. Sincerely, Janet Christ and Kristie Palmer

“WE WILL ROCK YOU, THE MUSICAL!”

The cast, crew, and supervising teachers would like to extend a sincere thank you to the community for supporting Walter Murray’s 2019 production of the musical “WE WILL ROCK YOU”. The show involved a large number of students who volunteered their time and talents to make the show a success. The annual fall musical at Walter Murray is a time-honoured tradition that allows many WMCI students to pursue their creative passions, while building self-confidence and forming lasting friendships. The show ran from November 24 to November 30. We would also like to thank the community for the generous support of our fundraising efforts during our performances where we raised money for the charity, Stepping Stones Inc. who sponsors school building projects in the Philippines, the Walter Murray Music Department, the Light & Sound Club and Food Hampers for families in need in our community. Thank you and see you next year!

GERMAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM Students interested in participating in the three month Student Exchange next year (2020-2021) should see Mrs. Prefontaine for an application form. Email [email protected] for an application form. Best regards.

Opportunities to meet new

friends while stretching your learning via tangrams, number puzzles, logic, problem solving,

group activities, prep for up-coming math contests,

paradoxes, Sask. Monthly Math Challenges, unique lessons and

more.

Everyone welcome!

For further information, contact

Mrs. Christ at: [email protected]


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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

BAND Walter Murray Music Department students put on a very successful concert on November 5! We are looking forward to our next concert on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Girls’ Gym at WMCI. The cost is $5 per person (grade 8 and under are free). CHOIR Congratulations to all students who were part of the musical, “We Will Rock You!” – the many singers, actors, and dancers worked hard to put together an authentic musical with excellent props, lighting, and sound! Bravo! Choir Students will be performing and caroling at Preston Park II at 8:45 a.m. on December 18 for the seniors’ breakfast. Parents are welcome to meet us over there for some holiday singing and cheer. CAROLING IN FOYER Grade 9 through 12 band and choir students will have the opportunity to busk in the hallways of WMCI during the last week of school before the holidays. They have been working together on music in small ensembles so they can spread good cheer at morning break and lunch. On December 20 the choir will be caroling in the front foyer from 8:00 to 8:35 a.m. All proceeds will go to the dignity fund for our less fortunate families at Walter Murray. CONGRATULATIONS: Liam H., Josh, M., Chandler O., Rachel S. and Diego R. performed in the University of Saskatchewan High School Select Jazz Band in October. They had a weekend of music and played a concert with other select high school students from Saskatoon and area. Caleb Z. and Bhavandeep B. performed in the Saskatchewan Honour Choir in Regina and played a fantastic concert for hundreds of music educators and families. DATES TO REMEMBER December 4: Pick up holiday wreaths and poinsettas at 3:30 in the guitar room. December 11: Band and Choir Holiday Concert March 13-14: Grade 9 Band to Edmonton AIBF Festival and activities April 5-7: Grade 10 Band to Edmonton for Cantando Festival May 21-25: Senior Band trip to South Dakota (tour/workshop)

ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATIONS

We have the capability to add contact phone numbers and emails to our telephone Message Manager absence notifications. The message will be received around 6:30 p.m. each day for absences that have occurred during the day. Individual requests can be made directly to the Attendance Secretary at (306) 683-7855 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If there is a discrepancy between an absence and a late, it is student’s responsibility to talk to their teacher to get it corrected.


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2020 Timeline of Graduation Activities!

• January 21 to 27 (Semester 1 Final Exam Week)

Grad Photos: Lifetouch Canada has been contracted to take this year’s grad photos on Tuesday, January 21 to Friday, January 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Please note this is the week during Semester 1 Final Exams).

An appointment time for your portrait sitting will be automatically booked for students, and will be posted on the main office window and in the LRC on Monday, December 9. Please keep record of the photo date and time. If the student is unable to make the assigned time, the school will try to reschedule the time slot. If the student is still unable to make any scheduled or rescheduled date and time, it is the student’s responsibility to pick up a coupon release form from the WMCI main office. The student can then go directly to Lifetouch for a graduation photo. Sitting fee is $30 cash or cheques payable to Lifetouch at the time of the photo session. In order to be on the graduating composite, pictures must be taken by February 28, 2020. See the main office if there is a problem. *More information regarding grad photos will be distributed to grads in early December via Advisory.*

Please note that to have your name appear on the list for a grad photo sitting time, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be eligible to graduate in 2020 (a minimum of 24 credits and compulsory courses met)

• Have paid in full all student fees. We encourage students/families to speak with a counsellor or administrator if fee payment is a barrier.

• Have no outstanding library materials or textbooks. Please speak to Mr. Dewar, Teacher Librarian, to discuss any textbook/library issues.

Please note that students choosing not to have a formal grad photo taken will have their school photo on a separate yearbook page. If you cannot afford the sitting fee, please see an administrator.

Intent to Graduate forms will be handed out in Advisory. All Grade 12 students must fill them out.

• Thursday, February 6

• Wednesday, March 18 A detailed information package mailed to all Grade 12 students via Canada Post. If you have moved, please make sure you update your mailing address at the main office.

• May 6 to 12

• Thursday, May 14

Nomination process for valedictorian.

Voting for Valedictorian during Advisory in the Cafeteria.

• Tuesday, June 23

• Thursday, May 28

• June 16 to 22

• Wednesday, June 24

Deadline for Final Graduation List. Students will be contacted if they have become ineligible to graduate.

Grad exercises session during Advisory

Graduation exercises at Merlis Belsher Place 2010 College Drive

Final exams


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WMCI SCHOOL CLOTHING

Just in time for the gift giving season, brand-new school clothing! This new WMCI logo is printed in white on a royal blue hoodie with contrasting grey hood and strings. Sizes range from S – 2XL. Only $30 while supplies last. A name can also be added to the back of the hoodie for an additional $5. To order, stop by room 101 or contact Mr. Glova or Mrs. Somers-Peters at (306) 683-7871.

Quantities are limited so order soon!

MARAUDERS—IT IS THE SEASON OF GIVING BACK!!

The week of Monday, December 9—Friday, December 13 everyone is welcome to bring non-perishable food donations to Room 104 (Mrs. Wolter’s room). All donations collected will go towards making Christmas hampers for some of our Marauder families.

ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATIONS

We have the capability to add contact phone numbers and emails to our telephone Message Manager absence notifications. The message will be received around 6:30 p.m. each day for absences that have occurred during the day. Individual requests can be made directly to the Attendance Secretary at (306) 683-7855 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If there is a discrepancy between an absence and a late, it is student’s responsibility to talk to their teacher to get it corrected.


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DO YOU HAVE A STUDENT IN GRADE 12?

This information is for you!

The WMCI Parent Grad Planning Committee is a parent-led committee that is planning activities for Grad 2020. Anyone with a child in grade 12 is encouraged to attend meetings and volunteer where/when you are able. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be kept up to date on meetings, fundraisers and important information. If you have questions, please e-mail Cindy at [email protected].

TIMELINE OF GRADUATION DAY

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Details will be shared as they become known but the following is an overview of what to expect:

Morning or afternoon: Official ceremony at Merlis Belsher Place at 10 a.m.—this is the “cap and gown” ceremony where your graduate walks across the stage to receive their Grade 12 certificate

Evening: Supper and Dance at Prairieland for grads and guests (parents, family members, friends) - cost and details TBA

Night: Chem-Free Aftergrad celebration from 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Prairieland Exhibition ~ parent chaperoned. Must have arrangements for pickup from the event.

What can you do?/How can you help?

Share information about fundraising activities with friends and family on social media

Pass along information to other grade 12 parents to make sure they are included

Volunteer for a fundraising effort; encourage your student to help as well!

Volunteer to help at the Winter Formal and After-Grad Event… many hands make light work!

Provide door prizes for Winter Formal or the graduation events in June

Donate funds for students/families where cost of participating may be a barrier

Fundraising efforts are already underway!

Thanks to everyone involved in the successful bottle drive last weekend! Additional events include:

PIZZA SALE– Orders due by Dec 9th- Submit orders and money at noon on Dec 6 and/or 9th in front of the main office.

Clothing Drive continues– all clothes need to be dropped off in or just outside the Hockey/Football storage door on or before Dec 9th!

Taco in Bag Sale– Dec 13th– at lunchtime, pop and candy bag also available for purchase

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 In the school auditorium

$40 — cost includes mocktails, banquet, snack bar, photo booth, DJ and dance, plus lots of fun extras!

This event is open to grade 12 students plus an escort if desired. It is a fundraiser for the June activities.

Tickets on sale at noon in the Courtyard hallway:

Tuesday, December 10 Wednesday, December 18

Thursday, January 9

(cash or cheque only)

WMCI Parent Grad Planning

Committee Update

Connect with us!

Stay up to date

WMCI Grad 2020

IMPORTANT!

Winter Formal chaperones and set-

up/take down volunteers are needed!

Sign up here:

https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=478434132055#anonymous_invite_page






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37th Marauder

Invitational

The 37th annual Marauder Invitational Basketball Tournament occurs January 30th to February 1st, 2020. Teams representing various categories from across Saskatchewan will be competing in this year’s tournament. MIT provides teams with an extra opportunity for competition while providing further skill and team building in preparation for the stretch run into the playoffs. We look forward to seeing you in the stands cheering on our teams. More info at Marauder basketball.com/mit

MIT Basketball Tournament

Our New Water Fountain All of us at Walter Murray Collegiate are sending a big “thank you” to our 2018-2019 Parent After Grad Committee. They very kindly bought us a new water fountain. Please know how much it is appreciated. Go and check it out on the second floor by the staircase!!!

http://basketball.com/mit


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Fourteen was a dream! We chased it and made it!

The 14th City Title in 15 Years and Provincial Gold

The Walter Murray Cross Country Team continued the tradition of excellence by capturing its 14th city title in 15 years and wining the second league championship in a row! Special congratulations to Moktar A., Fergus E. and Allison N. who won gold in Senior Boys’ Midget Boys, and Senior Girls. Matthew F., Luca V., and Shanna T., won silver in Junior Boys, Midget Boys, and Junior Girls respectively. Gilbert C. and Anas B. won bronze in Midget Boys and Junior Boys. Congratulations to the following five teams who captured the team division pennants: Midget Boys, Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys. Midget girls placed second. Therefore, every team contributed to the total team score. Way to go team!

The 24 athletes who competed on the Saskatoon team at the Provincial High School Cross Country Champion-ships at P.A. Carleton turned in a number of personal best performances and a first place team (Gold!) finish in the 5A category, with a record performance that bettered every team in every category. Congratulations to our ream members who contributed to our team gold title!

Special mention goes to:

Gilbert C. ~ Gold Medal (Midget Boys) Moktar A. ~ Gold Medal (Senior Boys)

Shanna T. ~ 7th in Junior Girls Matthew F. ~ Silver Medal (Junior Boys)

Anas B. ~ 7th in Junior Boys Allison N. ~ Bronze Medal (Senior Girls)

Mathias Y. ~ 4th in Senior Boys Josh M. ~ 10th in Senior Boys

Come join us and be part of the team next year to help us continue the tradition of excellence.

Blake T., a member of our cross country team has been invited to Team Saskatchewan to swim in Toronto starting December 12 in the Ontario Junior International Championships. In April he will compete at the Olympic trials. Shannon T., also another team member, will compete in Western Canada’s Swimming Championships in April.

Lauren M., another team member, secured a 4th place finish at nationals in U19 Rowing Singles this past September. Luca V., another team member, is unofficially ranked 2nd nationally in short track speed skating for 14 year old boys.


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TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY—A HUGE SUCCESS!

On Wednesday, November 6, over 200 grade nine students from Walter Murray spent the day at work with their parent or another adult. The success of this program is largely due to the generosity of our business community in accepting these students into their work places. Some of the students were given special tours designed to introduce them to the many facets of the workplace. Students were safely given workplace tasks that introduced them to new employability skills.

Many nearby businesses generously welcomed our young adults and gave accolades on the students’ positive demeanor and work ethic. Way to go Marauders!

7-11 A&R Electric A&W Restaurant Ag Exchange Group AGT Foods Alvin Buckwold Elementary An An Market AODBT Architecture Asian Buffet Auto City Group BA Export & Import Inc. Bainbridge Joudarin Cheecham Baton Enterprises Inc. BHP Bike Doctor Biomed Disposal Boys and Girls Clubs Bridge City Auto Sales Brightside Dental Studio Brunskill Pharmacy Burger King Butler Byers Insurance Ltd. Cameco Canadian Food Inspection Agency Canadian Light Source Canpotex Ltd. Caswell School CDS Chief Whitecap School China Supermarket Circle K City Centre Family Physicians City Park Collegiate City of Saskatoon CNH Industrial Canada Ltd. CNIB Colonial Square Inn and Suites Combine World Inc. Comfort Suites Commissionaires North Saskatchewan Division Convenience Store Cornerstone Dental Centre Correctional Service Canada CP Distributors Crestline Coach Ltd. Curtis Yuzdepski Physio Dairy Queen Deloitte LLP Department of National Defence École Henry Kelsey Elmwood Residences Inc. Emmanuel Baptist Church Esso Gas Station Evergreen Childcare

Expert Hearing Solutions Federal Department of Justice First Step Childcare First Student Flaman Fitness Forest Grove Elementary Fort Gerry Industries Freshii FSIN Fuddruckers Furnace Guys Furniture Kings FYI Doctors GAP Factory Gas Plus Glen’s Heating Global Gathering Place Global Institute for Water Security Golder and Associates Government Relations Community Planning Great Buffet of China Grip It Indoor Climbing Head to Tail Pet Spa Health Quality Council HGS Howard Coad School Humanity First Humpty’s Family Restaurant Independent Store Infra Pipe Solutions Innovation Place Insightrix Research JM Electronics Inc. John Lake School Joseph Ribkoff INC Jubilee Residences K-Bro Linen Systems Inc. KHJ Kota Graphics Kramer Pilot Vehicle Services Lakeview School Lambert Lawn & Garden Littelfuse Startco Mano’s Boutique March Consulting Marsh Canada Ltd. Mayor’s Office - City of Saskatoon McDonald’s McQuarrie’s Tea and Coffee Medicentres Ministry of Social Services Child and Family Mistawasis First Nation

MNP LLP Montgomery Little Sprouts Preschool Myartistree Norseman Structures North Prairie Developments Northern Resource Trucking Northside Engine Rebuilders Nuclear Medicine Dept. Nutrien Nutrien-Potash Pilot Plant OK Tire Open Door Orano Canada Ltd. Orchard Veterinary Clinic Panda Chinese Culture Education Peak Medical Partnership Pleasure-Way Industries PMP Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. Prairie Machine Prairie Spirit School Division Prestige Flooring & Hardwood Primerica Princess Alexandra School Provincial Court Pulsify Canada Inc. Redhead Equipment Revera at The Bentley Ronald McDonald House Roofmart Royal Bank of Canada Royal University Hospital Rubican Pharmacies Saigon Rose Sask Health Authority Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Saskatchewan Intercultural Association Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Business College Saskatoon Community Foundation Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon Light and Power Saskatoon Misbah School Saskatoon Public Library Saskatoon Public School Division Saskatoon Research and Development SaskTel Scotiabank Shaw Cable

Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Saskatoon Transit SNC Lavalin Spadina Early Learning SPCA Spiffy Car Wash Sprouts Lawn Care Spruce Ridge Holdings Inc. SRK Consulting Inc. St. Ann’s Senior Citizens Village Standard Mechanical Stantec Consulting Sylvia Fedoruk School Tara’s Family Childcare Home T-Force TG Graphics The Blind Factory Thompson Lawn Care Tiny Tots Daycare Titan Drywall Tommy Guns Barbershop Tron Construction and Mining Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. Turanich Acquisitions Management University of Saskatchewan U of S Emergency Medicine Value Village Walker’s Pharmacy Wanuskewin Warman Medical Centre Warman RCMP Wawanesa Insurance WB Delivery Wells Interiors West Wind Aviation Whitecap Health Centre Wonderhub Yardi Canada Inc.

Thank you to all participating employers. We apologize if we have missed anyone.


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University of Saskatchewan 2020 - 2021 Application for Admission is open The application for admission for the 2020-2021 academic year is open. Applicants can fill out the online application form at explore.usask.ca/admissions and should follow the other steps required, including:

• paying the application fee

• Electronically submitting documents necessary to support an application for admission

• checking the status of the application Questions about the application? Email [email protected] or call 306-966-5788. Students will now be required to apply for admission prior to applying for awards. Two to three business days after applying for admission, students will receive their PAWS log-in ID and password in order to gain access to the awards application forms. Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships • Application for admission, transcripts, and other admission documents – December 1, 2019 • Application for Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships – December 15, 2019 Competitive Entrance Awards • Application for admission – February 15, 2020 • Application for Competitive Entrance Awards – March 1, 2020 • Supporting documents for awards and admissions – March 1, 2020 Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships Students who apply for admission during their grade 12 year will automatically be considered for Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships based on either their average at the time of admission or following graduation, whichever is higher. • Visit explore.usask.ca/awards to learn about other scholarship opportunities available to our students. Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Formerly SIAST High demand programs are open for application until February 15, 2020. Go on line to see which programs are high demand. *Apply early to avoid disappointment! Visit saskpolytech.ca to learn about other scholarship opportunities available. *Be sure your mark doesn’t show on your final transcript!

Drop deadline is January 10, 2020.

http://usask.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3441dd83e2d1ccfa75de076e6&id=31d758a795&e=3f6d3a022d


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University of Regina • Updated information regarding specific programs and requirements can be

viewed at www.uregina.ca.

AT OUR SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN TUTORING SESSIONS: Thank you to all of the dedicated U of S students who have been volunteering their tutoring services free of charge to assist Walter Murray students who may need some help with their classes. Tutoring sessions are held every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 P.M. in the cafeteria. This is on a drop-in basis. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS THROUGH STUDENT SERVICES: Students requesting transcripts for scholarships or post-secondary admission are asked to speak to their counsellor. These transcripts are unofficial. Please Note: Students are responsible for requesting official transcripts from the Ministry of Education. Students requiring official transcripts are asked to visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education website

at www.education.gov.sk.ca for instructions. Official transcripts are required by post-secondary institutions. Please note: the Ministry charges $20.00 to send your request to the various Saskatchewan institutions.

STUDENT SERVICES FACEBOOK PAGE AND COUNSELLOR CORNER (on the WMCI portal): Looking for information on upcoming events and scholarship opportunities? The Student Services Office puts all of this information on their Facebook Page, which is a program dedicated to help keep students “in the know” on the various opportunities available to them. (This information is also put on the Student Services Facebook page, called Student Services at Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, or on the WMCI portal under Counsellor Corner).

SGI ACCOUNT - CUSTOMER NUMBER All students that are going to be taking driver education this school year, please go get your customer number at SGI (or any license issuer) and then create your MySGI account as soon as possible.

UPDATE contact information with the main office. Stay in the loop of student absence notifications, newsletter emails, emergency

contacts, and for many other reasons.

http://www.education.gov.sk.ca


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ATTENDANCE

You are still able to report a student absence by calling our attendance secretary at 306-683-7955 or email: [email protected] or please feel free to use the SafeArrival.

SafeArrival

SafeArrival is an absence management system that improves student safety and makes it easy for you to let the school know about your student’s absence.

You are asked to report your student’s absence in advance whenever possible using one of these convenient methods:

SchoolMessenger app (free)

1. Provide your email address to the school.

Get the app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com).

1. Tap Sign Up to create your account.

2. Select Attendance from the menu, and then select Report an Absence.

Web and Mobile Web: go.schoolmessenger.com

1. Provide your email address to the school.

2. Go to the website.

3. Click Sign Up to create your account.

4. Select Attendance from the menu, then select Report an Absence

Interactive Toll-free Phone

1. Call toll-free 1-833-284-2719 for the interactive telephone system.

2. Follow the instructions to report an absence.

Absences can be reported in advance:

• 24 hours/day

• 7 days a week

• For any school day in the school term

• Up to the cut-off time on the day of the absence.

Whenever an absence is reported or updated, you will receive a confirmation notice by email (assuming you have provided your contact information to the school).

If you don’t report your student’s absence in advance, the automated notification system will try to contact you (using your com-munication preferences if you have set them up in the SchoolMessenger app). This may include push notifications to the app, email or phone calls. You will be asked to provide the reason for your student’s absence immediately. You may do so using the phone line, website or mobile app.

If you don’t want to receive notifications when your student is absent, be sure to report your student’s absence in advance.

If you do receive notifications of your student’s absence, be sure to provide the reason as quickly as possible, using one of the methods listed or during the phone call notification itself.

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