J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y N E W S L E T T E R

Springfield Heights School 505 Sharron Bay Winnipeg, MB R2G 0H8 P. 204-663-5078 F. 204-668-9285 www.shs.retsd.mb.ca Principal Nori Dehn Vice-Principal Sherri Black Parent Advisory Council President Morgan Fraser E-Mail:

morganfraser7@hotmail.com

SHS Lunch Program Karen Netzel E-Mail: shslunchprogram@gmail.com Skipper Scholars (Before and After School Program) P. 204-661-8004 Transportation Department P. 204-669-0202 River East Transcona School Division 589 Roch Street Winnipeg, MB R2K 2P7 P. 204-667-7130 F. 204-661-5618 www.retsd.mb.ca

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Festival D’hiver

A SHS February tradition continued with the Annual Festival D'hiver being a huge success on

Thursday, February 2, 2017.

We had a great crowd of students, parents and staff enjoying a delicious meal of chili and bread while visiting with friends and families. After supper, Christopher Pinette gave a fantastic musical performance of French-Canadian songs. The chilly weather outside didn't stop anyone from enjoying the hot chocolate and sleigh ride. A huge thank you to the staff and all the parent volunteers who made this happen. Our com-munity spirit really came shining through with more than enough volunteers to do all the jobs! -FI PAC

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Message from Administration... Happy New Year Springfield Heights Families! January has flown by and it is already February. It has been so nice for our students to have enjoyed the milder weather for a few weeks. And, we have had an excellent month of learning and behaving in kindergarten to grade five. Our staff and students are looking forward to February for our Festival du Voyageur activities and to listen and visit with our special guest readers for I Love to Read month. We’d like to say thank you for joining us before Christmas at our Kindergarten to Grade 3 Concerts. As well, we hope you enjoyed our St. Nicholas assembly. These events already seem so very long ago. However, you need to know that it is always great to have you in the school, and we appreciate your support! If you have a moment, please drop by and visit our beautiful library to see how it is evolving, and check out our entrance and front hallway to see our new furniture additions. Thanks to your wonderful support of our student FIT-A-THON fundraiser two years ago, we were able to buy some new furniture for all students to use in the library and in the hall-ways. This year again, at the end of February students will participate in a Dolphin Dash fit-a-thon with peers in their gym classes. This will be another great opportunity to celebrate Heart Health month and to also raise funds to go towards enriching learning for all of our students. With the funds raised this year, we will look to buying new pinnies for students for gym classes, a washer and dryer for school, amongst other things. Please look for the information and fund raising package that was sent home with your child on Thursday, February 2, 2017. In addition, take a moment to read our PBIS update. We continue to encourage and support students to use wisdom and courage to Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful at Springfield Heights School. Students have the opportunity to receive a golden ticket to recognize their behaviour, and to show their generosity by sharing a ticket with another student who is also making good choices at school. Thank you for taking the time to read the ―Student Safety update in the newsletter on page 10. It includes im-portant safety information that was a part of previous newsletters. We are continuing to encourage driving safely and obeying the rules of the road. This is for the safety of all our children to and from school. We appreciate your support! Thank you for reading our newsletter. We hope you enjoy learning about the engaging and wonderful activities our students took part in, in the last couple of months. Thank you so much for your excellent support this first term. We look forward to our continued partnership as we support our students to learn and grow. Best Wishes from Springfield Staff for a year of peace, health and happiness! Sincerely, Nori Dehn Sherri Black Principal Vice Principal

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Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Buddy Bench at SHS We have a brand new tool at SHS to help all students feel included at recess. The buddy bench! The buddy bench is a simple idea to help eliminate loneliness and foster friendships on the playground. If any student at SHS doesn’t have a friend to play with at recess he or she can use the buddy bench. Here are the buddy bench steps:

Look around for someone to play with. If you find someone, ask to join in.

If you can’t find a friend to play with, take a seat and look for someone to meet.

If two kids sit on the bench they can play together.

If you sit on the bench, another student or a peer mediator can invite you to play.

If you see someone on the bench, ask them to play: BE A BENCH WATCHER!

If someone asks you to play, the answer is, “YES!”.

If we all work together we can make sure all students feel welcome at SHS. Have fun using the buddy bench at recess!

-Inclusion Committee

Inclusion Committee...

We have had a tremendous start to the new year at SHS. With all of the snow, the building of snow creations and snow play, our PBIS committee, with the help of M. Boyes’ class and Mrs. Sherby’s class, created a Winter Matrix to promote and support safe, responsible and respectful behaviour for all of our students while out on the play-ground during recesses. Staff and students shared and celebrated the new matrix at a school-wide assembly on January 12, 2017 and all of our teachers taught the expec-tations in their classrooms during the month of January. Out on the playground staff continue to recognize and celebrate students who are showing safe, responsible and respectful behaviour by handing out ‘Golden Dolphin Tick-ets’. We continue to recognize and celebrate student be-havior by sharing in ‘Shout Outs’ on the morning an-nouncements.

Recess Soccer at SHS Thank-you to our new Grade 5 Recess Soccer Referees for volunteering their recess time on Days 1, 3 and 5 to set-up the

soccer fields and for refereeing our Grade 1’s to 3’s at recess! They are doing a fantastic job and creating a safe, re-

spectful, responsible and fun way to play soccer for everyone!

-PBIS Team

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Curriculum and Assessment News...

Write for Rights Have a Heart Day for First Nations children

Mme Jorgensen’s grade 4 French Immersion class chose to write letters for Canada’s First Nations children. We wrote our letters to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in order to support First Nations children to have the same rights as all other children in Canada receive. The Canadian Charter of Rights states that children have many rights as Canadian citizens. We have been made aware that First Nations children in Canada are not receiving the same rights which we disagree with and want to let the Prime Minister know that we want this to change. We are supporting the campaign entitled, “Have a Heart Day”, by writing letters to support their plea. We all had the same format to respect the campaign letter and for a personal touch added our own message in each letter to reinforce our message. Join us and write for rights for our First Nations children to receive what they rightfully deserve!

-Curriculum and Assessment Team

French Corner...

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Salle 28 apprennent au

sujet des 5 groupes

Autochtones Manitobain.

On était inspiré par l’art

des Ojibways. Voici nos

créations.

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Koliada

In the evening, on January 26th, 2017 the students in the Ukrainian program from Springfield Heights School, sang Ukrainian Christmas carols with the students of Chief Peguis School and Bernie Wolfe School. At Chief Peguis School we also danced in our concert. Nicholas B. from grade 5, played on a special Ukrainian instrument, called the tsymbaly. We had a Ukrainian supper before the concert. We came together for Koliada to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas. We felt happy and amazing! It was so fun! -Kindergarten and Grade 1 students from room 8

EUBP News...

News from the classroom... New Year's Resolutions for 2017

In a year there are 365 days, 52 weeks, and 12 months. The students in room 10 set long-term goals for school, home, the world, and themselves. -Room 10

Pictured above is a photo of a tsymbaly, a special Ukrainian instrument.

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The Citizenship Celebration

Welcome to Canada! In March, we will have people come to take the oath of citizenship at our school,

and we are creating a celebration booklet for them. The oath is a promise to be respectful and

responsible citizens. This is a special celebration. We are going to welcome the new citizens by giving

them a booklet to share with them what we know and love about Canada. We are so excited to have

this celebration at our school!

-Room 14

The Gift of Giving Mrs. Sherby’s grade 1 & 2 students are learning about generosity. Students were able to show their generosity this Christmas season by showing babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) how much they care. To make Christmas more special for babies and families at the NICU (a place for babies who need more time to grow or who are sick at the Children’s and St. Boniface hospital) students made Christmas cards with special messages and fundraised $260.00 to purchase baby blankets for the babies and their families to make them feel loved. With our help we made the babies in the NICU warm and cozy this Christmas season.

-Room 6 Baby Ryder with the blanket we

donated to the NICU!

Showing Generosity with rooms 5 & 27

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Music News...

Happy New Year!

Thank you to all who

made it out to attend the SHS Winter Concerts

in December and thanks to those who supported

our music program

through the Silver Col-lection. The students

and staff worked very hard to put the show

together and did a fan-

tastic job! Bravo! I hope everyone was rewarded

with a restful winter break.

-Mme Finlay

The grade 5’s in Room 27 and the Kindergartens in Room 5 have been learning about generosity. Together they read the book “Red Parka Mary” by Peter Eyvindson. Stop by the library to see what they have been working on. Here is a sneak peak: Here is what Room 5 and Room 27 do to show generosity without spending money. What can you do? Letting anybody play or have fun with you and letting them into your games. Just being kind and giving of your time and friendship to them no matter who they are. -Delainy from room 27 I help my mommy with laundry and dishes. I help my mom with the laundry by carrying the basket upstairs. -Aliegha from room 5 Mrs. Marsh Mrs. Wickman

Library News...

January Intramurals

January was a busy month for our Grade 4 and 5 students who signed up for the Springfield Heights Floor Hock-ey League! We had so many active participants who demonstrated great sportsmanship by working with peers from various classes. A special thank-you to our student referees who were always committed to showing up and doing their job with pride! Students in Grade 3 had the opportunity to participate in “Spongee Polo” and will continue to do so throughout the next couple of months. It is always great to have so many students excited about getting active and having fun with their classmates! Grade 1 and 2 students enjoyed playing “Swamp Ball” a low organized dodgeball type game that promotes teamwork and fair play. We look forward to continuing Swamp Ball with our younger students in February and March as well. Upcoming clubs and intramurals in February/March include Gymnastics Club for Grade 3’s, Tumbling Rally Club

for Grade 4 and 5’s, and Basketball Club just to name a few! As always, we encourage our students to continue

to come out, get active, and have fun!

-Mrs. Buckinx & M. Poirier

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Phys. Ed News...

Students are invited to the library to create and explore, everyone Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess. During the month of January, students made dog toys to donate to Manitoba Underdogs Rescue. Manitoba Underdogs Rescue is al-ways looking for donations of Puppy and Dog food, leaches and collars. If you are able to donate, send the supplies to school and we will add them to our donation of toys. February is I Love to Read Month, and the library will be hosting many special guests, including former chief of Police Dev-on Clunis, author-illustrator, Linda Szyszkowski, MLA, Andrew Micklefield, publisher, Carolyn May Szuminski and ventrilo-quist, Dave Dixon. The library is a busy place, full of learning and creating! -Mme Guillou & Mrs. Tina

Parent News...

If your child will be FIVE (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2017, he/she is eligible to register for kindergarten. Springfield Heights Kindergarten Information Evening (English, French Immersion and English Ukrainian Bilingual Program) takes place Thursday, February 9th, 2017- 6:30 p.m. SHS Library Proof of age (1 of the following): Proof of residency (2 of the following):

-Birth Certificate -Drivers Licence

-Baptismal Certificate -Manitoba Health Card

-Passport -Tenancy Agreement

-Record of live birth -Offer of Purchase documents

Kindergarten Registration begins: Monday, March 6th 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2017-2018

River East Transcona School Division Policies

Life-Threating Allergies: Many Springfield Heights students have extreme allergies to different foods, in particular nuts and any nut product, oil or fl our. The

allergies range from mild to life threatening. Some children may have a reaction if an item is even in their proximity. As a nut-safe school, please do not send nuts

or food containing nuts to school at any time.

Anaphylaxis Policy: The division recognizes that some students attending schools may require the administration of medication in response to an acute allergic reaction. Therefore for the safety of students, staff, and parents/guardians, ―Anaphylaxis Procedures and ―Anaphylaxis Avoidance Strategies must be followed within the division. The complete policy is available on the website at: www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policylj/JLCG-R1 and JLCG-R2. You may also get a copy at the office. Drug and Alcohol Policy: As you may be aware, the Division has a policy on drug and alcohol use. The complete policy is available on the web at: http://www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policy/j/JICH.pdf. The policy has been adopted in the interest of the health, safety, social and emotional well-being of all students. The policy outlines 3 key areas: prevention, intervention and consequences. Families are encouraged to become familiar with this policy and contact the school with any questions or concerns. Search Policy:In addition, the Division has a policy guiding actions in the event a student and/or his/her possessions require searching. The complete policy is available at www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policy/j/JIH-R.pdf. Families are encouraged to become familiar with these policies and contact the school with any questions or concerns. THANK YOU for helping us provide a safe environment for all our students!

Student Safety Parents are reminded to continue following the following safety rules in order to ensure that all SHS students are safe: 1. Do not drop off or pick up students in the bus loop. This area is

for buses only. Parents are asked to pick up or drop off students between the no stopping signs on Sharron Bay or on Mark Pearce Avenue or Kingsford Crescent.

2. Students must always use crosswalks. 3. Do not use the staff parking lot for student pick up and drop off.

This area is for staff only. 4. Drive slowly on Sharron Bay. Please follow the speed limit. 5. Yield to school buses. If the school bus stop sign is out, please

stop and do not pass. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Bus Cancellation

If buses in RETSD are cancelled, an alert message will be posted by 6:15 a.m.

on the home page of the division’s website: www.retsd.mb.ca. If you don’t see

a notice, then you know buses are running. Major radio stations will also an-

nounce bus cancellations. Read more transportation information by going to:

http://www.retsd.mb.ca/ParentsandStudents/Transportation/Pages/

default.aspx

For current information about SHS, important dates, announcements,

contact info, helpful links, forms, etc. please visit the Springfield Heights School Web Page located at:

http://www.retsd.mb.ca/Pages/home.aspx

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PAC Dates

Reminder

Tuesday, February 7th

EUBP Meeting at Chief Peguis School

5:30pm

General PAC Meeting at SHS

6:30pm

Tuesday, March 7th General PAC

Meeting at SHS 6:30pm

Monday, March

13th EUBP Meeting at

Chief Peguis School 5:00pm

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

O U R D I V I S I O N – I N C L U D I N G I T S S C H O O L S A N D S C H O O L S Y S T E M – I S G O V E R N E D B Y A B O A R D O F N I N E T R U S T E E S ,

W H O A R E A C C O U N T A B L E T O T H E P U B L I C F O R T H E S A F E T Y , Q U A L I T Y A N D C O S T O F E D U C A T I O N V I A H U M A N R E -

S O U R C E P R A C T I C E S , P O L I C I E S A N D B U D G E T A R Y D E C I S I O N S .

Trustees are elected every four years during municipal elections and meet the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Offices. (589 Roch St.)

Our trustees are building on a solid past to create a new and exciting future for the students in their care.

Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Colleen Carswell - (Chair) John Toews Eva Prysizney Brian Olynik Michael West - (Vice-chair) Jerry Sodomlak Rod Giesbrecht Brianne Goertzen Peter Kotyk For trustee profiles please visit: http://www.retsd.mb.ca/yourretsd/BoardofTrustees/Pages/default.aspx

Springfield Heights Nursery School offers a German Bilingual Program in a Christian envi-ronment for children ages 3 and 4. Registration is Wednesday, March 8th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 570 Sharron Bay. Please bring a $25 registration fee, MHSC Card and Doc-

tor's Information. Renate Dueck (School Director) can be reached at 204.669.8539 (work) or 204.668.9828 (home) for more information about the nursery school program.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your time,

Ruth Bruinooge (204-668-1653) SHNS Board Vice-Chair

February 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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6 7 EUBP Meeting 5:30pm PAC Meeting 6:30pm in Library

8 9 K-Information Evening 6:30pm-7:30pm

10 I love to read presentation in Ukrainian with Chief Peguis

13 14 I love to read presentations in classrooms

15 16 Festival du voyageur assembly

17

20 Louis Riel Day NO SCHOOL

21 Festival du Voyageur Week

22 Early Dismissal 2:45pm

23 24

27 Co-ordinated Day NO SCHOOL

28 Dolphin Dash Fit-a-thon

March 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Dolphin Dash Fit-a-thon

2 3 Student Led conference letters sent home

6 Kindergarten Registration starts 8am Grade. 4 Immunization

7 PAC Meeting 6:30pm

8

9 10

13 EUBP Meeting 5:00pm REPORT CARDS SENT HOME

14 15 16 Student Led conferences (PM)

17 Student Led conferences (AM) Co—ordinated day NO SCHOOL

20 21 SPIRIT WEEK

22 Tumbling Rally Gr 4 & 5

23 Citizenship Ceremony Grade 3-5

24 Last day of classes before Spring Break

27 28 29 30 31

SPRING BREAK