Rosetown Central High School
December 2014 – Newsletter #3
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Administrators’ Message
Winter has arrived! And with it came a quick reminder of some important to do’s. First and foremost – thank you to those who have responded to the letters and emails from the office to update and supply a name and phone number for a billet for your child (bus students). We already had our first ‘snow day’ where buses did not run. This did not mean we needed to use the billets but it did give us notice that we need to be prepared.
For those who are not quite sure of the general guidelines surrounding classes and procedures at RCHS when we have stormy weather, the following might help:
- If a bus does not run in the morning, it will not run in the afternoon
o There may be times when one or more buses do not run, and there will be times when ALL buses do not run
- School (classes) are always on and as normal as possible – even if every bus is cancelled (sorry kids!)
o The school being closed, and classes cancelled, is rare beyond belief – I can think of one or two times in my 25+ years!
o The normal, worst case scenario is when the weather is so bad that first period is interrupted due to so many being late, and as the day goes on, some teachers may have to alter what they had planned. The teacher usually ends up finding something constructive and useful for those who are here.
When buses do not run, it is up to those bus parents as to whether their son/daughter comes to school that day. In the last number of years, a large % of bus kids have come to school when the bus does not run. Students from town are expected to be at school as normal.
Now the above may help give you some insight as to what to expect and what has been happening, but we need to remember that everyone’s situation and road is different. And you, as a parent, need to make the decision as to what is safe for your child in regards to travelling during bad weather. We do have our system to text home those who are ABS, but we also appreciate and understand those parents who call in and check when their son/daughter forgets to text or call to confirm they made it here on those blustery days. And on a totally different topic, if you have not yet bookmarked and checked out the RCHS website, please do so. http://www.sunwestsd.ca/rosetown We (meaning Mr. Moore) have
“A Caring School Community Striving To Promote Respect, Leadership, and Responsibility through Quality Education”
Phone: (306) 882-2655 E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Jeff Sopczak – Principal Mr. Gary Paproski – Vice Principal
been busy updating it and putting information on it. What we need is your feedback as to what is working well, and what needs to change or be put on it. Our school email [email protected] is the best way to let us know. We appreciated the positive feedback on our emailing out of the last report card. There was a flood of comments and emails – which confirmed we are on the right track!
Over the next couple of weeks before Christmas and once we get back from the break and prepare for finals, I would like to encourage you to keep doing such a great job in communicating with us regarding absences and checking as to what works and what doesn’t when it comes to missing school. And thank you to those who call or stop in to talk about it or any other issue. Email and texting are sometimes quicker and easier, but that live interaction cannot be replaced!
With this being the last newsletter before the holidays, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the holiday season.
Mr. J. Sopczak
SRC
This November has been filled with the SRC completing the Magazine Campaign Incentives such as Pizza at the grade 12 tables, and slave for a day. We would like to thank you for your support of our Magazine Campaign, it is much appreciated. We just had a popcorn sale at the end of November that was a huge success and this is something that will be happening on the last school day of the month, every month! We as an SRC are preparing to help out at the Santa Breakfast coming up December 6th, and our SRC is hard at work preparing for our Christmas Concert and the Christmas week events. We will keep you updated when we have more information on these dates and Christmas days!
- Submitted by Rebecca Deobald
Dates to Remember
December 8 PD Day (No Classes)
December 11 Christmas Band Concert (7:00 p.m.)
December 22 - Jan 2 Christmas Vacation
January 5 First day of school after Christmas
January 23 - 29 Final Exams (Grades 10 – 12)
January 30 PD Day (No Classes)
February 2 Start of 2nd Semester
Drama
Drama practices will start Monday, January 5, 2015. 3:30-5:00 Mondays and Wednesdays. Scripts are forthcoming and type casting will commence when they arrive. - Submitted by Mrs. Michelman
RCHS WE Day
On November 7th 2014, we had the opportunity to attend WE Day in Saskatoon. WE Day brings young people together to celebrate the actions that they are taking locally and globally and to inspire another year of change. Mrs. Bergerman and Mrs. Wingert along with along with 27 students were part of the 15,000 students and educators that filled Credit Union Center! What an inspiring day! RCHS students
participated in the WE Scare Hunger initiative and collected food for our local food bank and will be holding a We Bake, bake sale. Watch for posters for more information on this. We will also be selling Rafiki (Swahili for "friend") bracelets which are handmade with love by mammas in Kenya using glass beads in a variety of colors. Rafiki bracelets sell for $10 and by selling just 10 bracelets we will be able to buy a goat for a family in need overseas. Providing a goat for a family gives them nutritious milk and sustainable income for years to come. This also empowers women and men to support their children and take charge of their futures. What a gift! Stay tuned for dates and times!
- Submitted by Mrs. Wingert, Mrs. Bergerman, RCHS WE Day Club Members
In the event school buses are cancelled due to weather and your child will be late or absent,
“Take Our Kids to Work” Day
On Wednesday, November 5th, many RCHS Grade 9 students participated in “Take Our Kids
to Work” Day. This national program allows students to complete career and work exploration by spending a day with parents, colleagues, relatives, friends or community hosts. Students from the 9-1 class had these comments about their great TOKW Day:
“The best part of the job would be getting to talk to clients and help them out”. “I learned how to do paperwork, work on vehicles and how to negotiate.”
“I think the best part of being a farmer is that you can be your own boss and have your own hours.”
“The best part is the lunch time.”
“I got to see my dad at work, and we had lots of fun!”
Thank you to the many parents, community businesses and hosts for providing our students a chance to experience the working world in a safe and positive environment!
- Submitted by Mrs. Frick Davis
Remembrance Day
Congratulations to the winners of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Remembrance Day contest.
Shayna Fehr – 1st Poetry Annette Hunter – 2nd Poetry Amanda Tischler – 3rd Poetry
Brienne Uhrich – Honorable Mention Poetry Rebecca Hettrick – 1st Essay
Brittany Quinney – 2nd Essay
Reminder to Parents
Please remember to call the school (306-882-2655) if your child will be late or absent. The school office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. If you are unable to call during that time, we do have voicemail. Please call and leave a message.
A text message will go out to parents at 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. if your child is absent and no phone call has been received.
Students will be called to the office for telephone messages, lunches, and administration purposes.
Students are reminded to watch the television monitors for information on extra-curricular activities and upcoming events that pertain to them.
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The Staff at RCHS wish you
Happy Holidays
Career Guidance Report – December, 2014
A. Kin Canada Bursaries are sponsored by Kinsmen and Kinettes across Canada. Applicants for the $1000.00 bursaries must be registered as a full time student in the 2014-15 school year at a recognized post-secondary institution. Candidates must demonstrate high ideals and qualities of citizenship. Application forms must be completed and submitted to your local Kinsmen Club by February 1. More information and online applications are
available online at www.kincanada.ca
B. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is sponsoring their Student Scholarship program once again for the 2014-15 school year. Grade 12 students can apply for 2 available $1500 scholarships. Applicants must be planning to attend a post-secondary institute in the fall of 2015. Applicants can be studying out of province if their course of study is not offered in Saskatchewan. Students should have a farming
background and have parents or guardians who own or rent land and pay taxes to a rural municipality. Application forms are available at the Career Guidance office or online at
www.aghealth.usask.ca/scholarship/index.php . The deadline for applications is February 6.
C. The Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards Program is one of Canada’s most prestigious awards. This year 20 young Canadians will be awarded Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards valued at up to $7000 per year for a maximum of 4 years. Applicants must be studying towards a first undergraduate degree or diploma at an accredited institution in Canada, they must be Canadian citizens, they must demonstrate courage in overcoming an obstacle in their life and they must have volunteered in humanitarian endeavors. The deadline to apply for the Award is February 1. Information and online applications are available at www.terryfoxawards.ca
D. Historica Canada is the largest, independent organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity and citizenship. They have an exciting opportunity being offered to Canadian
students this year, the Citizenship Challenge. The Challenge is asking for students to put their national knowledge to the test by studying for and writing a mock citizenship exam.
Participants can win great prizes, like an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa. Students take the challenge independently online. Details are available online at www.citizenshipchallenge.ca. The deadline to enter is January 31, 2015.
E. Olds College is having the following ‘Preview Days’: February 6, 2015 – Equine Science
February 27 – Animal Science Programs March 5 – Fashion Programs
See Mr. Gawletz to register for these days if interested in attending.
F. The University has changed their application for admission and scholarship program
somewhat. My best advice for Grade 12 students who are planning to apply to the U. of S. is to apply sooner than later and that way there should be no problem meeting any of the early deadlines. Here are the deadlines:
December 1 – Students applying to Edwards Schools of Business (Commerce), Engineering and Kinesiology who have a 90% plus admission average and those students
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applying to any college with a 95% or higher admission average who wish to apply for the new Best & Brightest Entrance Scholarships
December 15 – Best & Brightest Entrance Scholarships application deadline February 15 – Application for admission deadline for Edwards School of Business,
Engineering and Kinesiology (who have admission averages below 90%) February 15 – All students wishing to apply for Competitive Entrance Awards must submit
an application for admission by this date.
March 1 – Competitive Entrance Awards application deadline and deadline to submit all required documents for these awards.
May 1 – Application for admission deadline for Agriculture & Bioresources and Arts & Science
G. Just a reminder to Grade 12 students who are applying to post-secondary programs to begin next fall. Most post-secondary institutes are now accepting applications for 2015-16. Mr. Gawletz can help you apply online at the school, just ask for an appointment to have this done. Parents are welcome and invited to be part of the application process.
H. ThinkAG is a new Saskatchewan Agriculture initiative to promote careers in the Agriculture sector of our economy. The website, www.saskatchewan.ca/thinkag offers users a chance to look at some excellent career profiles of different occupations in agriculture and also highlights a scholarship opportunity called the Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship. There are actually 4 scholarships awarded to students planning to enter an agriculture related post-secondary opportunity. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2015. Two other agriculture related scholarships are the Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships and Internships (http://goo.gl/5j2PWb)
which has a deadline of January 31, 2015 and the S.A.R.M. Student Scholarship in Agriculture Safety and Rural Health (http://goo.gl/xBYZjF) which has a deadline of February 7, 2015.
I. Upcoming Events & Deadlines
December 15 – U. of S. Best & Brightest Entrance Scholarships application deadline
January 31 – Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships and Internships application deadline
January 31 – Historica Canada Citizenship Challenge entry deadline
February 1 – Kin Canada Bursary application deadline
February 1 – Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards application deadline
February 6 – S.A.R.M. Scholarship application deadline
February 6 – Olds College Equine Science Preview Day
February 15 – Application for admission deadline for U. of S. Edwards School of Business, Engineering and Kinesiology (who have admission averages below 90%)
February 15 – All students wishing to apply for U. of S. Competitive Entrance Awards must submit an application for admission by this date.
February 27 - Olds College Animal Science Preview Day
March 1 – U. of S. Competitive Entrance Awards application deadline and deadline to submit all required documents for these awards.
March 5 - Olds College Fashion Programs Preview Day
March 15 – Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarships
May 1 – Application for admission deadline for U. of S. Agriculture & Bioresources and Arts & Science
December 2014
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 (Day 5) 2 (Day 6) 3 (Day 1) 4 (Day 2) 5 (Day 3) 6
7 8 9 (Day 4) 10 (Day 5) 11 (Day 6) 12 (Day 1) 13 PD Day – No classes Band Christmas Concert 7:00 pm PE 20/30 Field Trip to North Battleford
14 15 (Day 2) 16 (Day 3) 17 (Day 4) 18 (Day 5) 19 (Day 6) 20 Christmas Concert (P. 5&6)
Popcorn Sale $1.00
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
January 2015
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
4 5 (Day 1) 6 (Day 2) 7 (Day 3) 8 (Day 4) 9 (Day 5) 10
11 12 (Day 6) 13 (Day 1) 14 (Day 2) 15 (Day 3) 16 (Day 4) 17
18 19 (Day 5) 20 (Day 6) 21 (Day 1) 22 (Day 2) 23 (Day 3) 24 Final Exams Start
25 26 (Day 4) 27 (Day 5) 28 (Day 6) 29 (Day 1) 30 31
Popcorn Sale $1.00
PD Day – No Classes
Grade 10
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12 Final exams
Jan. 23
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29, 2015
Christmas Break Dec. 22 – Jan2
DEPARTMENTAL EXAMS ard bolded and indicated by *
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
AM History 10 History 30
Friday
23-Jan PM ELA 20
AM History 20 ELA A30*/ELA A31
Monday
26-Jan PM ELA A10 Physical Sc 20
AM Tuesday
27-Jan PM Science 10 Math Pre Calculus 20
AM Math W/A10 Biology 30*
Wednesday
28-Jan PM Environmental Sc 20 Physics 30*
AM Accounting 10 Math Pre Calculus 30*
Thursday 29-Jan PM Chemistry 30*
Exam Conflicts
Student's Name AM PM 9:00 12:50 -11:30 3:20 Examination TimesSemester 2 Begins - Monday, February 2nd
Daily Book Return - Library
Circle ALL exams and return to the office by Wednesday, January 7th
Monday, Jan. 26thto Thursday, Jan. 29th
10:30 am to 12:00 noon 1:50 pm to 3:20 pm Morning Afternoon AM PM 9:00 12:50 -11:30 3:20 Examination Times
Semester 2 Begins - Monday, February 2nd
Daily Book Return - Library
Circle ALL exams and return to the office by Wednesday, January 7th
