Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Good morning!!
 
Today is Day 6!
 
Today in the Library and Computer Lab is Grade 7- Room 208 & Room 209 at 12:20 - 1:00,  and if you have homework please come into the library at 12:20 - 1:00 to do homework.
 
Reminder for Intramurals, the doors lock at 12:30 and you need to be in the gym by that time to either participate or watch from the bleachers.  We can't have people coming in & out all the time while the games are going on so we do not interrupt the games going on in the gym.
 
Use your locks on your lockers, so things do not go missing from your lockers
 
From 12:20 to 1:00PM when you are in your designated places that you chose to be, if it is your day in the library or computer lab or gym or outside, you MUST stay there until 1:00PM no exceptions!!!
 
Wear warm winter clothes, the weather is getting colder and snowy.
 
Room 208 & Room 206 are now eating in your classroom
 
OUR CANTEEN IS CLOSED FEBRUARY 18th & FEBRUARY 20th
 
I LOVE TO READ  and I LOVE TO WIN! Each I LOVE TO READ period, your teacher will be on the lookout for exceptional readers:
-Share what you are reading
-Get "Lost" in a book
-try a new format or genre
-persist  & persevere
Have your name entered to win one of 4 weekly prizes or get spotted by a prize monitor and win instantly
 
We are doing our "Match Our Staff To Their Favorite Book"  Contest, make sure you give it your best guesses!!  It is by the water fountain by the office!!  Good Luck!!
 
First ticket winner for I LOVE TO READ is Noah Kasprick!!
Second ticket winner is Jeremie LaRoque!!!
 
 
TALENT SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT:
Interested in entering an act in this year's talent show?
Do you have a talent or skill that you might be able to share?
Examples of past talents include:
Dance, singing, magic tricks, comedy routines, specialty sports demonstrations.
Not sure that your skill is a performance?  Come talk to Mrs. Pinkowski about how to make it work.
Come to an information meeting on Wednesday at 12:00 in the art room!
Today is the day!! All students interested in sharing a talent or demonstrating a skill during the school talent show should come by the art room at 12:00 noon!!
 
CANTEEN IS CLOSED TOMORROW, THURSDAY
 
Intramurals today: Floor Hockey - Grade 7 Room 202 vs Room 208.  grade 7 & 8 spectators only for intramurals.
 
Permission slips for Festival du Voyager and Assessippi Ski trip get them in ASAP
 
Any of Mr. Mac's students that still need to complete the heart test please see Mr. Mac.
 
Math Contest - Grade 8 - Period 2- Computer Lab(selected students) Day 6

Math Contest - Grade 7 - Period 3 - Computer Lab(selected students) - Day 6

Reminder for Grade 7 & Grade 8 students writing the Math Contest today, report to the computer lab with pencils, scrap paper, and a calculator!

Grade 6 Saxaphone today at noon.

Indoor lunch today. Grade 6 can use the MPR for activities today at lunch break.

We have 3 winners for our "match Our Staff to their favorite book"  Ella Penman, Kate Martin, and Britta Toews.  Although the girls did a few guesses, they did it as a team.  Please see Ms. Moroz for your prizes.  The contest continues!  Get your guesses in!!

We are looking for donations for our donation tree. Socks, toques, scarves jackets

 
DO NOT BE LATE FOR YOUR CLASSES!!  When the bells go you must get to your classes.
 
Food is available out of Room MPR from 8:30- 8:45, if you need a little bit of food and missed breakfast.  You can also ask at the office.  Start your day with a full tummy!!!
 
If you are a bus student, please do not stand on the fence while waiting for a bus
 
Please always remember to Check 3 - Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Respect our Environment 
 
Have a terrific day!!
 
February Practice Schedule:
 
February 19th - Grade 7 Boys basketball - 7:30AM
                          Grade 7 & 8 Girls basketball Dugald @ SMS
February 20th - Grade 8 Boys basketball - 7:30AM
                          Grade 8 Girls basketball - 3:30 - 5:00
February 21st - Grade 7 Girls basketball - 7:30AM
                          Grade 8 Girls basketball - 3:30 - 5:00
February 22nd - Grade 7 Boys basketball @ Steinbach Christian
February 24th - Grade 7 Boys basketball - 3:30 - 5:00
February 25th - Grade 7 Girls basketball - 3:30 - 5:00
February 26th - Grade 7 Boys basketball - 7:30AM
                          Grade 8 Boys basketball @ Dugald
                          Grade 7 Boys basketball @ SMS
February 27th - Grade 8 Boys basketball - 7:30AM
                          Grade 8 Girls basketball - 3:30 - 5:00
February 28th - Grade 7 Girls basketball - 7:30AM
March 1st -   Grade 8 Boys basketball @ John Gunn
                          Grade 8 Girls basketball - Lockport Tournament
                          Grade 7 Boys - Tier 2 @ John Gunn
                        
 
SPRING FULL BAND REHEARSALS, Dress Rehearsals & Concert Schedule:
Grade 6:
Friday, March 28th - Day 3 - Period 2 Only
Monday, April 7th - Day 4 - Period 6 & 7
Tuesday, April 8th - Day 5 - Band/Art Info Session with Grade 5 students 9:00 - 10:00AM in gym
Wednesday, April 9th - Day 6 - Period 6 & 7
Friday, April 11th - Trip
 
Grade 7:
Thursday, April 17th - Day 6 - Period 6 & 7
Friday, April 25th - Day 5 - Period 1 & 2
Monday, April 28th & Tuesday, April 29th - Trip
 
Grade 8:
Friday, May 9th - Day 3 - Period 1 & 2
Tuesday, May 13th - Day 5 - Period 5 & 6
Wednesday, May 14th - Friday May 16th - Trip
 
SPRING CONCERT - ALL GRADES:
 
Grade 6:
Tuesday, May 13th - Day 4 - Period 1 & 2
Wednesday, May 21st - Day 4 - Period 6 & 7
 
Grade 7:
Friday, May 9th - Day 3 - Period 5 & 6
Wednesday, May 21st - Period 2 & 3
 
Grade 8:
Tuesday, May 20th - Day 3 - Period 4
 
DRESS REHEARSALS:
 
Grade 6 - Thursday, May 22nd - Day 1 - Period 2
Grade 7 - Thursday, May 22nd - Day 1 - Period 4
Grade 8 - Thursday, May 22nd - Day 1 - Period 5
Jazz - Thursday, May 22nd - Day 1 - Period 6
 
CONCERT:
Thursday, May 22nd @ 7:00PM SMS Parking Lot
 
 
Upcoming:

February 20th - CANTEEN IS CLOSED TODAY

February 20th - I LOVE TO READ -Period 3

February 20th - Grade 8 - Festival du Voyager (30 students only)

February 20th - Grade 7 - Festival du Voyager (30 students only)

February 21st - Grade 6 - Festival du Voyager (all grade 6 students)

February 24th - I LOVE TO READ - Period 3

February 25th - Math Contest - Grade 6 - Period 4 - Computer Lab -(selected students)

February 26th - I LOVE TO READ - Period 3

February 26th - Donut Day - 11:45 - 1:00PM - $2.00 a donut or $20.00 a dozen

February 28th - I LOVE TO READ - Period 3

February 28th - Scholastic Challenge - Grade 8 (Day 1) - Period 5 & 6 - Computer Lab

March ? – Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Workshop & Concert – TBD

March 4th - Grade 7 & 8 Girls basketball south playoff @ ESS (All day event)

March 7th - I LOVE TO READ wrap up - Period 3 & 4

March 11th – MY BBall Crossovers in the north

March 11th - Grade 8 Robb Nash Concert

March 13th – March 14th – Brandon Jazz Festival -Jazz Band Students Only

March 14th – Report Cards go home

March 19th - TAG - 10:35 - 10:50 in your TAG rooms

March 19th - Band Fundraiser - 1:00 - 3:30PM in Mpr & 3:30 - 7:00PM is pickup

March 20th – March 21st – Grade 8 – Assessippi Ski Trip

March 20th – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4:00PM – 8:00PM

March 21st – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 9:00AM – 12:00PM

March 21st – PD/Admin Day (No School for students)

March 26th - Grade 8 Farewell Photos - 9:00 -2:00PM (Library)

March 28th - TAG - Battle - Period 4

March 31st – April 4th – Spring Break

April 8th - Band/Art Presentation - 9:00 - 10:25am - (9:30 start)

April 11th - Grade 6 Band Day - Grade 6 Concert Band Only

April 11th - Grade 6 - Art Students Away - Art Gallery

April 16th - TAG - 10:35 - 10:50 - in your TAG rooms

April 18th – Good Friday (No School)

April 21st – Admin/PD Day (No School for students)

April 23rd - Grade 6 - Badminton Field Trip

April 25th - TAG - Battle - Period 4 

April 28th – April 29th – Grade 7 Brandon Trip – Grade 7 Concert Band Only

April 29th - Grade 7 - Art Students Away - Art Gallery Altea Active

April 30th -MY Badminton South @ Prairie Badminton

May 7th – SAC MY Badminton Crossovers @ Prairie Badminton

May 7th - Youth Parliament

May 8th - Youth Parliament

May 8th - TAG - 10:35 - 10:50 - in your TAG rooms

May 8th - Grade 5 coming to Grade 6 orientation/Open House - 6:00 - 7:00PM

May 12th – PD Day/EA PD (No school for students)

May 14th - Grade 8 Art students away- Zoo & Leaf

May 14th – to May 16th – Grade 8 Moose Jaw Trip – Grade 8 Concert Band Only

May 19th – Victoria Day (No School)

May 22nd - Spring Band Concert @ 7:00PM @ SMS Parking Lot

May 23rd - TAG - Battle Finale - Period 4

May 28th - TAG - House

May 30th – Grade 5/6 Co-ed Soccer South

June 4th - TAG Trip - Goldeyes Game

June 5th - Grade 8 - ELA Exam - AM

June 6th – Beach Volleyball @ Sargent Park

June 9th - Grade 8 - Math Exam - AM

June 10th – South Track & Field @ Selkirk

June 12th – South Track & Field @ Selkirk – Rain Date

June 16th – Grade 6 – 3x3 Basketball

June 17th – Grade 7/8 Slo Pitch

June 18th – MY South Softball @ ESS/Dugald

June 19th - Grade 8 - Farewell Evening

June 19th – Grade 7/8 Slo Pitch – Rain Date

June 20th - Grade 5 Orientation/Tour (OBE & Hazelridge)

June 25th - Grade 6 - Amazing Race and Battle - All Day @ SMS

June 25th – South Softball – Rain Date

June 26th - Report Cards go home

June 27th - Admin Day - No School for students