We would like to extend best

wishes to Ms. Tami Moffatt who

has accepted a position with Sas-

katchewan Polytechnic as a Learn-

ing Assistance Instructor in Litera-

cy and Adult Education. During

the year she was with our school

we saw first hand her passion for

reaching students, and we know

she will be amazing in her new

position.

Welcome Back Barbeque!

All students are invited to enjoy

a delicious BBQ hotdog or

hamburger lunch on

WEDNESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 6 Please note - there will be no charge for this

lunch!

Avonlea School News S E P T E M B E R , 2 0 1 7

I’ve come full circle! I started grade 8 in Avonlea in 1972, graduated in 1976 and imme-diately joined the school staff as the school secretary that fall. When I left in 1980, Lorraine Dombowsky told me that she hoped I would come back one day as a teacher. Well, it’s taken five other schools, thirty-some odd years, and I’m back, right where I started so many years ago. It is my privilege to join this school community; I am very excited! The school is in fan-tastic shape physically; the teachers and staff are competent and energized. Everyone is glow-ing with excitement! In the first few days of school, we have been learning and working hard! As every year, one of our first tasks is to build school goals – the infamous LIP or Learning Improvement Plan! After examining the research, such as academic data and Tell Them for Me data, and considering new Ministry and/or Division initiatives, we determine our directions for the year, build measureable school goals, and consider action plans to meet those goals. We build at least two goals: an academic goal and a cultural goal. This year our school academic goal centres upon writing skills and our cultural goal is to foster Positive Relationships. These plans will unfold over the coming weeks and I look forward to sharing them with you! We are so fortunate in education to have new beginnings. It’s always exciting to start the new school year and foster new relationships! I look forward to meeting you in my new ca-pacity of Principal of Avonlea School.

Mrs. Patti Rodger

Kids don’t

care what

you know

until they

know you

care!

Milk Program

P A G E 2

We will once again be running a

lunch Milk Program every day

from 11:50—12:00. Students will

have the opportunity to purchase

white or chocolate milk for $.75

per glass or a 20 Glass Milk Card

for $15.00

Please contact Mrs. Beitel if you

have any questions.

Mrs. Patti Rodger Principal, Native Studies 10, Grade 8/9 Health

Mrs. Rheanne Foth Grade 11/12 Homeroom, Math 8-12, 8/9 Social & Art, Grade 10 Communications Media

Ms. Ali Ryan Grade 10 Homeroom, Grade 6-12 Science, Grade 10 Drama, Gr 11/12 Law 30 & Life

Transitions 30

Mrs. Brenda Arnold Grade 8/9 Homeroom, Grade 8-12 ELA, Gr 8 & 9 Art & PE, Grade 6 & 7 PE

Mrs. Christy Kuffner Grade 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 Math

Mrs. Shannon Schury Resource

Mr. Adam Leonard Grade 6/7 Homeroom, Gr 8/9 PAA

Ms. Jocelyne George Grade 5 Homeroom, Grade 10-12 PE

Ms. Maninder Khaira Grade 2/4 Homeroom

Mrs. Cheryl Earl Grade 1/3 Homeroom

Mrs. Katie Eberle Kindergarten

Support Staff

Mrs. Joann Kirkpatrick Educational Assistant

Mrs. Shanna Heistad Educational Assistant

Mr. Patrick Granger Custodian

Mrs. Cheryl Beitel Administrative Assistant

Teaching Staff 2017/18

Cell Phone Guidelines Many of our students have the privilege of having a cell phone or electronic device; indeed, research says 3 of 4 teenagers own one! In an attempt to manage cell phone use in our learning environment, we would like all students and parents to be aware of the following guidelines: The best choice would be cell phones turned off and locked in lockers

during class. We cannot be responsible for lost and/or stolen electron-ics.

Failing that choice, students will be required to place cellphones in a basket at safe location in the classroom. If the teacher-in-charge allows students to use electronics for any purpose he or she will give permis-sion to retrieve the electronics.

If students choose to use their device during class time outside of these guidelines, they run the risk of having the device taken away until the end of the day. If there is a second offense, a device will be taken away until his or her parent to pick it up from the principal.

Of course, cell phones are never allowed in washrooms or locker rooms.

With proper choices and parental support, we are positive we can guide our youth in regards to their digital footprints.

P A G E 3

Coaches have signed up and are getting excited for another year of Eagle Sports.

Coaching our teams this year are:

Golf: Mr. Leonard

Cross Country: Mrs. Foth

Senior Boys Volleyball: Mr. Marlyn Stevens & Mrs. Rodger

Senior Girls Volleyball: Mrs. Earl & Ms. Shaylene Gallais

Bantam Boys Volleyball: Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Eberle

Bantam Girls Volleyball: Mrs. Foth & Ms. Ryan

Senior Curling: Mr. Leonard

Bantam Curling: Mr. Leonard & Mrs. Heistad

Archery: Ms. George

Senior Badminton: Mrs. Kuffner

Track: Mrs. Earl, Mrs. Foth, Mrs. Schury & Ms. George

Bantam Badminton: Mr. Leonard & Mrs. Morson

Thank you to our staff and community members for volunteering to help coach a

wide variety of sports for our students to enjoy.

A V O N L E A S C H O O L N E W S

PROVINCIALS ARE COMING TO AVONLEA! The 2017 Senior Boys’ 1A Volleyball Provincials will be host-ed in Rouleau, and co-hosted in Avonlea on November 24 & 25, 2017. While Rouleau School will be the main or-ganizer of this event, it will be a tremendous un-dertaking and a great opportunity to show our school and community pride. There will be many ways for everyone to get involved in helping make the event a wonderful experience for not only our school, but for volleyball players and guests throughout the province. Planning meetings are underway - stay tuned for details coming soon.

October 2017

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September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2

3 4

Labour Day

No School

5 Day 1

First Day of

class

Gr 1-12

6 Day 2 K

Welcome

Back BBQ

First K Day

7 Day 3 8 Day 4 K

Section Golf

@ Avonlea

9

10 11 Day 5 12 Day 6 K 13 Day 1 14 Day 2 K 15 Day 3 16

District Golf

@ Coronach

17 18 Day 4 K

Early Dismissal

Magazine Kick-

off 1:00

19 Day 5 20 Day 6 K 21 Day 1

22 Day 2 K

Terry Fox

23

24 25 Day 3 26 Day 4 K

27 Day 5 28 Day 6 K 29 Day 1 30

----- WELCOME WEEK ------ Prov Golf @ Estevan

Thunder Creek Classic Sr Boys volleyball

tourney w/ Rouleau

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Day 2 K 3 Day 3

Cross Country

Districts

4 Day 4 K

Cross Country

Districts

5 Day 5 6 Day 6 K

Picture Day

7

8 9

Thanksgiving

No classes

10 Day 1 11 Day 2 K 12 Day 3 13 Day 4 K 14 Cross

Country Pro-

vincials

15 16 17 Day 5 18 Day 6 K 19 Day 1 20 Day 2 K 21