2016 JANUARY PRINCIPAL’S

MESSAGE

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Notes From the Underground

Fairview & Area Learning Store

Bridging Gaps Building Futures STUDENT

SHOWCASE

DIPLOMA EXAM

SCHEDULE

A belated Happy New Year! We are in the season of diploma exams, so those students writing this month need to focus upon preparing. We have a wealth of material to help students prepare, and we will make ourselves available for those students wishing additional assistance and review. Report cards and student updates will be sent home on or before February 3rd, 2016. February 11

th, we will hold parent teacher interviews from

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Reminders will be sent home, and phone contact will be made in advance of the 11

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Those students eligible for graduation this year need make certain that they are registered by February 1

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2016, for all courses necessary for the completion of diplo-ma requirements. In addition, those eligible students should be making every effort to attend grad meetings at FHS. It is important to remember that grad ceremonies are not the same thing as graduating from high school, so stu-dents are reminded that they must attend regularly and work diligently to complete their requirements. Regular attendance is critical for all students, whether they are in Grade 10, 11, or 12. A high school education followed by some type of post-secondary training is the best bet for future success. Our world is changing rapidly, and with it our economy. High school completion is not an option: it’s a must. Let’s have a productive 2016!

IMPORTANT DATES: PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME: February 2, 2016 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS : February 11, 2016 from 6:00—8:00

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Parents:

Have a Voice in Education

In January and Febru-ary many parents will receive a survey in their mailbox from Alberta Education. Please take a few moments to com-plete this survey - your participation is very im-portant to us.

The responses collected in the survey are provid-ed to and reviewed by all school staff, the board of trustees and the Alberta Government so that we can learn what is working in schools and what needs improvement. Your answers to the ques-tions in the survey will be considered in school and divisional planning and therefore will have a direct impact on your child’s educational experi-ence. This important annual survey provides you with another way to be involved in decision mak-ing at your child’s school. The survey is mailed to parents in grades 4, 7 and 10 (unless the school has fewer than 120 students in grades 4-12 in which case the survey will be expanded to include all students and parents). To ensure we receive as many responses back from parents as possible, the survey comes with a postage paid return envelope. Thank you in advance for your time spent in com-pleting the survey. Through working and learning together, your input and involvement makes our schools great places to grow, learn and be. Paul Bennett Superintendent of Schools Peace River School Division No. 10

Through working and learning to-

gether, your input and involvement

makes our schools great

places to grow, learn and be.

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Diploma Examinations Schedule: January 2016 Diploma examinations must be administered according to the scheduled dates and times. ⱡ All examinations, except those that are asterisked, remain secured after administration.

Wednesday, January 13 9:00 - 12:00 English Language Arts 30-1 Part A* English Language Arts 30-2 Part A*

Thursday, January 14 9:00 - 12:00 Social Studies 30-1 Part A* 9:00 - 11:30 Social Studies 30-2 Part A*

Friday, January 15 9:00 - 12:00 Francais 30-1 Partie A French Language Arts 30-1 Part A*

Tuesday, January 19 9:00 - 12:00 English Language Arts 30-1 Part B English Language Arts 30-2 Part B

Wednesday, January 20 9:00 - 11:30 Social Studies 30-1 Part B Social Studies 30-2 Part B

Thursday, January 21 9:00 - 11:30 Francais 30-1 Partie B 9:00 - 12:00. French Language Arts 30-1 Part B

Friday, January 22 9:00 - 12:00 Biology 30

Monday, January 25 9:00 - 12:00. Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics 30-2

Tuesday, January 26 9:00 - 12:00 Physics 30

Wednesday, January 27 9:00 - 12:00 Chemistry 30

Thursday, January 28 9:00 - 12:00 Science 30

Nods for Mods! This past month we had a student’s name drawn for the Subway gift card. Students’ names are put in a draw box when they hand in completed modules. Way to Go! Big THANK YOU to Subway for their generous contribution to our Nods for Mods program!

Hailey Biegel

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Spotlight on Health and Safety Kristy Shilka, PRSD Health & Safety Coordinator

The internet plays a large role in our education, our careers and our everyday

lives. The internet provides us with the means to connect, collaborate, re-

search, learn, socialize and communicate with others in real-time. While this

provides great opportunities for society, it also poses certain risks.

As we cannot always protect our students from all of the dangers of the inter-

net, it is important that we be aware of what they view and what they share

about themselves online. In our schools and at home, it is essential that we

educate our children about internet safety, model and encourage safe practices and positive digital citizen-

ship. Technology safety is a shared responsibility and we value and appreciate our Technology Depart-

ment, school staff and the support and partnership from our parents and school communities.

For more information regarding safe practices online, check out the following links:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/is-si/index-eng.htm

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/safety-internet-securite/index-eng.php http://

www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx

Parents can also view individual school Learning and Technology Plans on their child’s school website for

detailed information regarding digital citizenship practices and expectations.

FALS Contributes to the Food & Toy Drive

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DID YOU KNOW...

Alberta Health

Services

Tobacco

This quiz will help you find out what your child is up against. You can also use it to start talking to

your child about tobacco.

1. If your son’s friends smoke, you should be concerned about him starting to smoke too. True or False.

2. If your daughter is only smoking a couple of cigarettes a week, it really won’t be enough to affect her

health. True or False.

3. Many young people start trying to tobacco as young as 10 years old. True or False.

4. Young people only use tobacco once in a while so it is easy for them to quit. True or False.

5. It is a waste of time for you to talk to your teens about tobacco because they don’t listen to their

parents. True or False.

6. If your daughter has hated tobacco smoke since she was a little girl, you will never have to worry

about her ever starting to smoke. True or False.

It is never to too early...the best thing you can do is talk to your child about not using tobacco.

For more information

please contact, Addic-

tions and Mental

Health, Addiction Ser-

vices at 780-624-6193.

ANSWERS

1. True. Youth with a family member and a best friend who use tobacco have a 90%

greater chance of smoking than youth who don’t.

2. False. Youth who use tobacco even for a short time suffer more from coughs,

asthma, chest colds and lung infections.

3. True. In Alberta, it is estimated that 18% of youth will have tried smoking by 10

years old.

4. False. Addiction to nicotine happens faster in youth than adults. They can show

signs of addiction after smoking only a few cigarettes. They can become depend-

ent on tobacco in a few weeks while smoking only once in a while.

5. False. As children grow older, what their parents say seems to become less im-

portant than what their friends say. What parents do around their children can

have more influence than what they say. Model healthy behaviors by making

your home and car tobacco –free.

6. False. Most children have a strong view of the world until they are nine years

old. They find it easy to sort out what is good and bad. As they age, using tobacco

can become a way to fit in.

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Artwork by: Bobbie Merrick