Brett Huculak Principal

Philip Brick Vice Principal

Wendy Wilkie Student Services

Trudy Josephison Learning Facilitator

Robert Shaw AISI Lead Teacher

Ev McLaren Secretary

MaryAnn Newby Secretary

Laurie Maxwell Librarian

Teaching Staff:

Cathy Brown

Jana Forster

Lana Golka

Josh Lyons

Leann Ogrodnick

Traci Pedersen

Norma Pon

Richard Samson

Lori Sarafinchan

Marlene Taylor

Elizabeth Leeb

Bev Whaley

Support Staff:

Tami Haeberle

Veronica Hafso

Suzanne Jakubec

Dorothy Koch

Wanda Lefsrud

Colleen Loveseth

Ev Merta

Roxann Schaffner

Debbie Shaver

Debbie Snider

From the Principal’s Desk If you have any feedback regarding pictures please contact me and let me know. The photographers appreciate knowing what we thought they did well on and what they need to do to improve.

The Annual Education Results Report for Viking School is complete and is on our website. Paper copies are also avail-able in the office. The final exam schedules are completed and posted on our website and attached to this newsletter. The Christmas concert is on December 5, 2012 and there will be two perform-ances, One at 2:00pm and a second at

7:00pm. If you are coming to the after-noon performance please make sure you leave before the busses arrive at 3:10pm or park somewhere other than the staff parking lot. The Viking School Parent Council (VSPC) will be holding their next meet-ing on January 14, 2013 at 5:00pm in the Home Ec. room of the school. Eve-ryone is welcome to attend. Just a reminder that December 22 - January 6, 2013 there is no school for students. Have very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mr. B. Huculak

December, 2012

NORSEMEN

Viking School

The

ScoopScoop

Respect, Responsibility, Success for All!

Viking School Christmas Concert –December 5th Afternoon—2:00pm Evening Performance —7:00pm

We will be accepting a silver collection , donations to the food bank and Santas Anonymous Program - please feel free to make a donation of your choice

VSPC Meeting Monday, January 14th at 5:00 pm

Home Ec Room—Everyone welcome

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JUST A NOTE FROM STUDENT COUNCIL…

.The student council has been busy the

past month organizing events.

Our November activities included a

Winter Formal Dance and food bank,

both of which were very successful.

December is going to be full of activities

as well. We will be organizing Christmas

activities for the junior high classes.

These will take place from December

17th to December 21st. Our food bank

collection day will be on December

18th.

Student council is collecting items for

the Wish Tree again. Items that are col-

lected include new or gently used

toques, mitts, and scarves. Please bring

your items and put them in the box un-

der the Christmas tree outside the

school office.

Merry Christmas!

FOOTBALL WINDUP

The Sedgwick Battle River Rams Foot-ball team, coached by Kevin Lefsrud, recently held a wind up with an awards presentation. Viking School student Peyton Sevcik, a second year player with the Rams, re-ceived Offensive Player Of the Year award. Receiving the award for Overall Line-man Of the Year was Viking School student Cooper Snider who has been playing with the Rams for 3 years.

Congratulations!!

NOTICE:

The Grads have a few extra fresh

wreaths left over from their recent

fund raiser. They are being stored in

cold storage. If you are interested in

purchasing one ($26) please contact

the school office at (780)336-3352.

STUDENT COUNCIL FOOD BANK COLLECTION DAY.

DECEMBER 18th

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JR/SR Basketball Schedule

.

The Viking School Staff would like to take this

opportunity to wish you ALL a safe and happy holiday

season and the very best to EVERYONE in the New Year!

School Closed Dec 22/12-Jan 6/13 for Christmas Break.

Class resumes on Jan 7th/2013

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Congratulations to Abbylynn Morken from Mrs. Orgrodnick's Grade One class! She won $25.00 worth of merchandise from this year's Book Fair at the Viking School Library. Mrs. Ogrodnick's class-room also won $25.00 in books! Mrs. Maxwell would like to thank everyone for their generous support!

A big THANK YOU to Robin and

Michelle Merta and their company,

M 4 NRG, for the sponsorship of the

brand new Senior High boys

basketball uniforms!!

Take Our Kid To Work Day

On November 7, 2012 the Grade Nine class participated in the Na-

tional Take Our Kid To Work Day program. In this program students

are required to attend a work day with a parent, relative or close

friend to gain insight into the world of work. Students in Viking would

like to thank various businesses that participated in this program.

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Help BRSD finalize the 2013-2014 School Calendar

Battle River School Division is seeking input from parents, students and staff regarding the school calendar for next year. From December 1 to 21 there will be two calendar options posted on the BRSD website (www.brsd.ab.ca). Please take a moment to view the two calendars and select which option you would prefer.

Based on the input, a final decision on the 2013-2014 school calendar will be made in January.

The Grade One Class would like to thank the Alberta Farm Safety Centre for the presentation on November 27. Mrs L. taught us: “Stay Safe / Play Safe!”, said Heather. She also reminded us, “To ask an adult before going to the shop, the barn, by water, or on the ice,” said Kohl. “We need to stay away from machinery,” said Emma. The biggest danger for grade one students is getting ran over. Cash said, “Stay away from farm animals, especially if they have babies!” Stay on the other side of the fence with an adult. Kail said, “Stay away from augers.” William reminded us about quads, skidoos, and tractors, “One Seat / One Rider!” The best way to Stay Safe and Play Safe is to stay in or near your house to play. If you need to leave that area, ask an adult!!!

Mark your calendars for the New Year! Bottle Drive - Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 – Starts at 12:00 p.m.

Proceeds to the Viking Grad Class of 2013 Town residents leave donated bottles on front steps for pick up.

Rural residents and Businesses - contact a grad student or call Cindy at (780) 390-0515 to arrange pick up.

An earlier date for pick up can be arranged upon request.

Thank you for your support and Merry Christmas!

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P.A.R.T.Y. Program

On Tuesday, November 20 the Grade 9 class attended the P.A.R.T.Y program at the Miseri-cordia Hospital in Edmonton. The P.A.R.T.Y program is designed to Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth. We started off the day in the auditorium watching a presentation about what could happen when you don’t wear seatbelts and also when you drink and drive. We then watched a presentation from a police officer about drinking and driving. After that we tossed a ball to each other while wearing special glasses. These glasses simulated how vision would be impaired after drinking too much alcohol. We were surprised at how difficult it was to accurately throw and catch the ball. We then learned about spinal cord and brain injuries. After this presentation we were allowed to touch a cow’s spinal cord and brain. At lunch, we could not use our fingers on either of our hands as we wore braces and had our hands taped up. We wore a neck collar and also wore glasses that impaired our vision in some way. It was difficult to eat our lunch, but we did experience some of what it would be like to be injured permanently. After lunch we listened to a few different speakers talk about their injuries and how these inju-ries have affected themselves and others around them. It was quite emotional listening to these people. In all, we learned to try to make smart decisions. Some of these decisions include wearing the proper gear for an activity to reduce the chance of being seriously injured. We learned to not text or be otherwise distracted when driving. We learned not to drive if we have been drinking. This day was a very good learning opportunity for all of us. We would like to thank Mr. Lorne Smith and Mrs. Janice McKie for helping supervise this activity.

Players, parents and spectators can check out our Athletics section on the website at www.brsd.ab.ca/school/viking/athletics/basketball.

Now being posted - All Basketball league and tournament schedule information. Coming soon - WEEKLY calendar/schedule that shows practice times, games and

tournament info. for the current week.

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Viking Vixons and The Ryley Re-

bels girls senior basketball teams

have combined to make one

team due to lack of numbers

from both towns. They are

known as the Rebel Vixons and

games and practices as well as

the uniforms will be alternated

between the 2 schools.. The girls

are playing in the 2A division.

This weekend the team played

in a tournament hosted by JR

Robson school in Vermillion. The

girls were very proud and ex-

cited to bring home a gold

medal.

Front row\Megan Twerdochlib,

Willow Wemp, Kennedy Hollar

and Devon Hollar.

Back Row/ Lonni Lauber-

assistant coach, Torey Lauber,

Erynn Hunka, Rilee Eleniak, Mon-

tana Magneson, Brent Ander-

son-coach and Colby Anderson

-waterboy.

Missing-

coach, Larry Jakubec

The Viking Norseman enjoy a

moment together as they

celebrate their gold medal

win. The boys played in a tour-

nament hosted by St.

Jeromes school in Vermillion

this passed weekend.

The boys are playing in the 1A

division this year and are look-

ing forward to a great season..

Jersey attire for the season has

changed as the boys are

sporting brand new red with

white and black uniforms . The

unfiforms have been gener-

ously sponsored by Robin and

Michelle Merta's company

M 4 NRG.

Front row/ Gevin Gray, Jace

Merta, Peyton Sevcik

Middle row/ Brett Lefsrud, Matt

Brooke, Josh Culbert

Back row/ Larry Jakubec-

coach, Joey Lefsrud, Camron

These, Garrett McKie, Brett Ja-

kubec, and Reece Maxwell

Missing –

coach, Jennifer Jakubec

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2012 Christmas Hamper Campaign For Viking & Area

Donations: Donations are now being accepted at the following depots:

Viking Foods, Viking Meats, Viking Home Hardware, Viking School Christmas Concert & Viking/Beaver FCSS Office.

Please donate Non Perishable food items

and/or new gift item for either boy or girl. Cash donations are accepted at the Viking/Beaver FCSS Office’s only.

Referrals:

If you know of anyone in need of a hamper, please contact the

Viking/Beaver FCSS Office’s at (Viking) 780-336-4024

All information is strictly confidential.

Deadline for donations or to refer someone is December 14th.

YEARBOOKS Still have some 2012 yearbooks for sale - $25

2013 editions can be ordered for $25

(Drop by the office if interested in purchasing) If you have any suggestions or photos to submit to the

yearbook, please email them to sjakubec@brsd.ab.ca

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STUDENT SERVICES Wendy Wilkie All high school students should be aware of the requirements for the Rutherford Scholarship, please see the following website: http://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/scholarships/RutherfordScholarship.pdf. This scholarship is earned throughout high school and then in May of grade 12 stu-dents make application to receive the scholarship when they will be attending post secondary studies. For scholarship / funding information, students and parents can visit the following websites: www.studentawards.com www.parentsguide.com/canada www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca www.finaid.com www.casa.ca www.aucc.ca www.schoolfinder.com www.alis.gov.ab.ca www.dnd.ca www.fastweb./ca

Earth Day Canada launched the 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program to recognize and cultivate tomorrow's environmental leaders. This is an exciting op-portunity for students graduating from a Canadian high school or Quebec Cégep to earn one of twenty $5 000 entrance scholarships to go towards their post-secondary education, regardless of their chosen field of study. All they have to do is demon-strate excellence in their school studies and a commitment to the environment through school or community initiatives. A national winner will also receive a Pana-sonic notebook computer. Students whom qualify for this opportunity can apply by downloading the application online at earthday.ca/scholarship. The deadline to ap-ply is January 31, 2012.

Primetime Learning and Elk Island Public Schools offer several Diploma Preparation classes. Please refer to the following websites for cost, dates, times and class loca-tions: 1.) www.primetimelearning.ca 2.) www.eipscontinuinged.ca

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,

Monday, January 14

9:00 – 12:00 A.M.

9:00 – 12:00 A.M.

English 30-1 Part A Diploma Exam

(Computer Lab)

English 30-2 Part A Diploma Exam

(Computer Lab)

Tuesday, January 15

9:00 – 12:00 A.M.

9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Social 30-1 Part A Diploma Exam

(Computer Lab)

Social 30-2 Part A Diploma Exam

(Computer Lab)

Thursday, January 17 Last Day of Classes Grades

10-12

Monday, January 21

9:00 – 12:00 A.M.

9:00 – 12:00 A.M.

9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

English 30-1 Part B Diploma Exam

(Room 163)

English 30-2 Part B Diploma Exam

(Room 163)

English 10-1-2 (Room 162)

Math 20-1-2-3 (Room 151)

LA 9 Move to room

127

Tuesday, January 22

9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

9:00 – 11-30 A.M.

9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

Social 30-1 Part B Diploma Exam

(Room 163)

Social 30-2 Part B Diploma Exam

(Room 163)

Chemistry 20 (Room 151)

Wednesday, January 23 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Science 10 (Room 151)

Social 20-1-2 (Room 153)

Social 9B Block 3

Move to Room 127

Social 7 Block 4 Move

to Room 127

Secondary ACHIEVEMENT/DIPLOMA/FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

JANUARY 2013

Thursday, January 24 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Physics 20 (Room 127)

Science 7 Block 1

Move to Shop

Science 8 Block 4

Move to Shop

Friday, January 25

9:00 – 10:45 A.M.

9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Science 9 Achievement Exam (Room

163)

Math 10C - 3 (Room 151)

French 20 and 30 (Room 127)

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Tuesday, January 8 English Language Arts 30 – 1 and 30-2 Part A

Wednesday, January 16 English Language Arts 30 – 1 and 30 – 2 Part B

Thursday, January 17

Chemistry 30 English 10 – 1 and 10 – 2 Part A Last Day of Classes for Grade 10-12 students

Secondary

IN-CLASS EXAM SCHEDULE January 2013

Monday, January 28 Make-up Exam Day (not including PATs or

Diplomas)

Tuesday, January 29 9:00 – 11:30 A.M. Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam (Room 163)

Wednesday, January 30 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Science 30 Diploma Exam (Room 163)