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VOLUME 2 - ISSUE THREE DECEMBER 2014

It’s the Place to Be!

Millstream Newsletter626 Hoy Lake Road, Victoria BC V9B 3P7 ~ Phone: 250-478-8348 ~ Fax: 250-474-5736

Principal: Julia Sahota [email protected] ~ Vice Principal: Cory Meausette [email protected]: Taryn Treloar [email protected]

Safe Arrival: 250-478-8562

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:Julia SahotaPrincipal

We have had a won-derful month at Ecole Millstream Elementary. It has been busy with learning and helping oth-ers. We had our first “Community Grouping” activity to support our School Restitution Mod-el on November 18th. Our multi-aged groups looked at bottom line behaviours and common language and charted our school expectations. For more information about restitution check out our website write up and links.

We are having a suc-cessful food drive in support of the Western Communities Hampers Society. We will collect food and sundry items up to and including the

Thursday night concert. So bring your tins of food, dry goods, baby items, personal items such as toothpaste … and drop it off at the concert.

Our “Cops for Cancer” coin drive will start with our first theme day activity donation on December 19th when we all wear PJ’s to school. This charity will be our focus for the rest of the year as we raise funds to help sick chil-dren, particularly those with childhood cancers.

We all enjoyed a special day on Decem-ber 9th starting with a wonderful storyteller, Kelt Eccleston who told the story of “Mean Old Mackie’s Last Christ-mas”. The story took place in Victoria and in

other magical locations. “Mean Old Mackie” had experiences that changed him and he was no longer known as “Mean Old Mackie” and just became known as “Old Mackie”, a happier man who was no longer lonely and understood the joys of giving to others. A craft af-ternoon followed with children deciding on two crafts that they could do. Thanks to the PAC for the support of this special day and for the mandarin orange and candy cane treat at the end of the day. It was great to see the chil-dren all happily working together.

The Winter Concert rehearsals are in full swing. Snow Biz prom-ises to be a great show. It will be wonderful to

see so many families out together enjoy-ing the afternoon and evening performances. Thanks to Ms. S, for all of her hard work teach-ing the 205 students the songs and planning a great venue for the performance. Also, this could not have happened without the support of all of the staff and the parents who help in so many ways.

We hope that you have a wonderful holi-day season. May your days be filled with much happiness and fun times. On behalf of the staff at Ecole Millstream Elementary School we wish you the best. See you all back at School on Monday, January 5, 2015.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Zach, Sydney & Kayla Amrita & Bronwyn

Millstream Moments

For Your Information...


DECEMBERADMINISTRATION

Julia Sahota, Principal/LibrarianCory Meausette, Vice-Principal

TEACHERS

Cory Meausette - Div. 1 (Gr.6)Chelsea Sihota - Div. 1 (Gr.6)

Graham Treloar - Div. 2 (Gr. 4/5)Katie Heath - Div. 3 (Gr. 3/4)

Sylvia Devenport - Div. 4 (Gr. 2/3)Michelle King - Div. 5 (Gr. 1/2)

Shannon Miller - Div. 6 (Gr. K/1)Sara Jolivet - Div. 7 (Gr. K)Kira Decyk - Div. 8 (Gr. KF)

Marie Claude Gosselin - Div. 9 (1/2F)Chelsea Sihota - Music Wendy Mann - LS/IS Adriana Prlic - LS/IS

Gillian Coyne - Behaviour Support Diane Tomaselli - Counsellor

SUPPORT STAFFTaryn Treloar - School SecretaryLaura Tinker - Education AssistantCharro Woodford - Education Assistant

Lindsday Park - Education AssistantColette McFarland - Library Assistant

Tanya Owens - Strong StartRena Nagel - Lunch SupervisorTrudy Court - Lunch SupervisorTanya Owens - Lunch Supervisor

Chelsea Richardson - ESD SupportSharlene Chaves - Aboriginal Support

Al Beekman - Head CustodianSandra Martell - Speech & LanguageErie Pentland - Occupational Therapist

Carolyn Zanichelli - ELL

PAC EXECUTIVEDionne Buckham - President

Salome Crowley - Vice PresidentSalome Crowley - Safe ArrivalJeremy Marten - Secretary Krista Bekkema - TreasurerLia Graham - Ways & Means Davinder Dalep - Hot Lunch Dara Kirkpatrick - SPEAC Marcie Hatcher - Popcorn

Ì THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Winter Concert - Afternoon and Evening Performances

Ì FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH: PJ DAY!! - Last day of School before Winter Break

ÌWINTER BREAK: DECEMBER 20TH - JANUARY 4TH ÌMONDAY, JANUARY 5TH: School Reopens

Ì FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH: Kindergarten Hearing and Vision Screening

ÌWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH: Earthquake Drill

Ì FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH: Hot Lunch

Ì TUESDAY, JANUARY, 27TH: PAC Meeting - 6:30 in the Library

Ì FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH: Popcorn Day

CALENDAR of EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS

“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come

from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps,

means a little bit more.”Dr.Seuss Quotes

Looking good and raising money for a good cause!

MILLSTREAM Moment

Lia, Quinn & Emmett

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From the Classroom...

Snow BizEcole Millstream

Elementary Presents:

Thursday, December 18th, 2014Matinee (festival): 1:00pm

Evening Performance (by ticket only): 6:30pm

Cory MeausetteVice Principal & Div. 1 Teacher

Division One has been very industrious the last month! We have been working hard on many academic and leadership ventures including do-ing an independent novel study, learning about decimals in math, going to Goldstream Park to

learn about the lifecycle of salmon, practicing for the Christmas play and organizing intramurals for the school.

One of the highlights of the month was when the students played against the teachers in dodgeball as part of the intramural league. The teachers threw the ball hard, jumped out of

the way of the student shots, danced, pranced and panicked a bit, but at the end of the day the students managed to win the event 2 games to 1.

The teachers have an-nounced that they will be in serious training for the next intramu-ral final and intend on winning at all costs. Beware students!

We would like to rec-ognize the incredible efforts of all of the students who are in-volved with putting on the Christmas play and in particular, the older students who are part of the cast. None of this would be possible if it were not for the incred-ible commitment shown from Ms. Sihota. Thank you Ms. Sihota!

Division One - An industrious month!

Ryder & Peyton

Elan & Maggie

Millstream Moments

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Snow Biz Update...Millstream Elementary Presents…

Below you will find costuming information for your children. I try to get this out as early as possible so that families have time to plan accordingly. Costumes are really simple this year!– there should be no need to go out and buy something new (unless parents want to!) Most items should be able to be found around the house, or borrowed from a friend or neighbour.

Decyk Students - Winter clothing (Optional accessories: toque, scarf, mittens etc)

Gosselin Students - Winter clothing (Optional accessories: toque, scarf, mittens etc)

Jolivet Students - Winter clothing (Optional accessories: toque, scarf, mittens etc)

Miller Toboggan Riders - Winter clothing (Optional accessories: toque, scarf, mittens etc)

King Postal Workers – toque, white t-shirt, jeans (if you don’t have a plain white t-shirt you could turn one that has a design on it inside out.)

Devenport Students – Winter clothing (Optional accessories: toque, scarf, mittens etc.)

Heath

Ice Fishers – Winter clothing (Optional accessories: winter hat with flaps, small empty tackle box, toque, scarf, mittens etc)

Treloar Snowboarders – winter clothing (Optional accessories snow goggles, toque, scarf, mittens, etc)

Mr. Meausette/ Ms. Sihota

Black shirt and jeans

Thank you for your continued support, and thank you for sending me such wonderful, talented kids! Feel free to contact me ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sihota

Music Teacher

Millstream

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From the Classroom...

Division 5’s Christmas Wishes for the World

Everyone has enough food to eat (by Shanti)No more pollution (by Treyden)

Everyone enjoys a good life (by Lilly)All kids can live with a loving family (by Thea)Everyone has clean water to drink (by Lauren)

No one is homeless (by Cole)We have clean air to breath (by Simone)

All war stops (by Peyton)No more oil spills into the ocean (by Calvin)

All kids have at least one toy to play with (by Devan)All families are safe (by Kade)

Everyone has clean clothes to wear (by Tyson)Everybody is able to go to school (by Sienna)

People say nice things to one another (by Jayce)All of our parks stay and are not destroyed (by Joey)

Suffering stops (by Imaan)Forests stay for animals to have a home (by Kailynn)

No one litters (by Gunnar)Everyone drives safe (by Gavin)

All kids could afford to go to the dentist/doctor (by Tavin)Everyone has a special Christmas (by Emma)

Kids around the world will have books to read (by Lexie)Div 5 wishes all Millstream Families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

PAC Information


PAC Welcome Newsletter

Who is PAC ?

. . . You!

All parents and/or guardians of students at Ecole Millstream School are members of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC).

If you have any ideas or interest in getting involved, all you have to do to is come to a meeting, sign up to help with an activity or contact one of our Executive members. Several opportunities are available in your PAC.

Outlined below are the current PAC positions and vacancies. Please contact Dionne Buckham at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.

Current PAC Positions and Vacancies

President: Dionne Buckham

Vice President: Salome Crowley

Treasurer: Krista Bekkema

Ways and Means: Lia Graham Lyon

Secretary: Jeremy Martin

PAC Events Coordinator: Available

SPEAC Rep: Dara Kirkpatrick

Newsletter: Available

Hot Lunch Coordinator: Dav Dalep

Popcorn Day: Marcie Hatcher

Safe Arrival: Salome Crowley

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator: Available

The PAC is pleased to report the Welcome BBQ was very successful! Thank you to all who supported this event!

Why do we fundraise? Successful fundraising efforts by the PAC have equipped Ecole Millstream School with Smart Boards for every classroom!

A focus for the 2013/2014 fundraising year was to supplement new playground equipment. We raised enough money to add more swings sets for the primary playground!!!

The focus for this school year will include raising funds to replace old and damaged outdoor sports equipment.

The PAC will also continue to support field trips, in-school cultural and art events, new books for the library, classroom supplies, learning support resources and up-to-date technology for the classrooms.

NEXT PAC MEETING: OCTOBER 28th, 6:30 pm in the school Library.

Child Care Available: Please contact Dionne ([email protected]) to pre-arrange.

Short on Time? Thifty Smile Cards - 5% goes to our school! CO-OP #13999 - $2800.00 was raised last year! Cobs Bakery - Mention our school with purchase!

Bottle Drive – Keep your empties! Olivers Labels – Order info next page Shop Online Amazon << NEW THIS YEAR!!! Canadian Tire Money - Donations box inside school

Upcoming PAC Events and Fundraising on Next Page …

Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30pm in the school Library

Craft fair

PAC Information


Any online Amazon purchases (including Gift Cards!) can now give Millstream Elementary a 5-10% kick back!!!! In order for your purchase to qualify, you must access the Amazon websites through specific links which remain active for 24 hours only. There are separate links for the Canadian and American website, Boutique Francophone and for gift card purchasing. To begin today, type the following in your browser address bar and bookmark:

Ì Amazon.com : http://www.amazon.com/?tag=millselemesch-20 Ì Amazon.ca : http://www.amazon.ca/?tag=millselemesch-20

We have posted the Amazon fundraising links on the Millstream website so that they can easily be book-marked in your browser.

SHOPPING SEASON IS HERE!!!! Need Stocking Stuffers?? Millstream has them!

AMAZING AMAZON DEALS

AWESOME ARRAY OF ANIMAL TOUQUES FOR

$20.00

Request for Volunteers!SPEAC and the school district are looking for par-ent/caregiver volunteers for the following com-mittees. If any of these committees interest you please email Jim Cambridge, Superintendent at [email protected]

Ì Sexual-Gender Diversity

Advisory Committee Ì Calendar Committee Ì Social Media Committee Ì Cloud Computing

From the Healthy Schools Committee - Workshop for parents“Sex, drugs and social media: How to talk with our kids so they can thrive in

today’s world” Got Teens (or soon will!)? Then join us for the most important and up to date info that you need to sup-port them in today’s world. We’ll talk openly about the BIG issues facing today’s youth including: pornog-raphy, consent, sexuality, drugs, social media and decision making. Bring your TOUGH questions and our panel of community re-sources will help you find answers. This workshop promises to expand the so-

cial, emotional and physical health literacy of all who attend!

Ì Date proposed: February 17th

Ì Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ì Location: Dunsmuir Middle School

Ì Free childcare will be available

Ì Registration will be requested for this event. More information will be provided in the near future.

YUMMY ARRAY OF SMENCILS FOR $2.00


Millstream Strong Start

Bring your pre-schooler to Strong Start at Millstream Elementary!Tanya OwensStrong Start Coordinator

StrongStart BC early learning programs provide school-based early learning services for adults and their young children, aged 0-5years, at no cost to families.

Both children and adults can benefit from StrongStart BC early learning programs – chil-dren have access to high-quality learning environments and benefit

from social interactions while the adults who accompany them learn new ways to support learn-ing, both at the program and at home.

Parents and caregivers attend-ing StrongStart BC programs can expect to participate in organized sessions like story time, in play activities, and in serving a healthy snack.

Ì Monday to Friday - Room 504 Ì 9:00am-11:45am

Daily Program Schedule

9:00 AM Center Activities including Art

10:15 AM Clean Up

10:20 AM Circle Time

10:35 AM Snack Time

10:45 AM Free Play Time

11:30 AM Clean Up

11:30 AM Story Time

11:50 Good Bye Song / Stickers

Closed: January 1 – 5 Inclusive January 23 Cleaning

January 2015

Sandpaper Dolls

Gingerbread House Craft

Mix Gingerbread Ingredients

Paper Gingerbread

Men

Marshmallow Gingerbread

Craft

Make a Noisemaker “Fireworks”

New Years Glitter Balls

New Years Sensory Table

CLOSED FOR

CLEANING

CLOSED

PRO-D Day CLOSED

Make Gingerbread Playdough

Erin SFRC Marble Paint Gingerbread

Men

Special Note: SFRS Sooke Family Resource Society will visit every other Wednesday when available. Please ask if you have

any questions.

Roller Painting

Gingerbread Cottage

Make Sleds Hand Paint Mittens Glitter

Snowflakes White Day

Make Snow

CLOSED

CLOSED

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

GYM 9:20 – 10:20

THEMES New Years 6 - 9

Gingerbread 12 – 22 Winter 26 - 30

REMEMBER Cell phones are for Emergency use

only while in the classroom

Make Gingerbread

Pancakes

Roller Painting

Marshmallow Snowman Craft

Strong Start reopens Tuesday January 6

Letters L M N

MILLSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Website: millstream.sd62.bc.ca

Phone: (250) 478-8348

Island Health Presents


BC Healthy Kids Program

For more information on any of the above, please contact: Health Units: West Shore: 250-519-3490 VIHA Child, Youth and Family Community Health Dental: Victoria: 250-519-5100 or 1-800-663-7867,

Registered Dietitian or www.healthlinkbc.ca/ealthyeating/,HealthLink BC File #100 Severe Food Allergies in Children: www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-files/hfile100a.stm Anaphylaxis Canada www.anaphylaxis.ca/ Your doctor, Your pharmacist ~ HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 and ask to speak to a Registered

Dietitian or www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/ www.sexualityandu.ca

KINDERGARTEN IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM

Child, Youth and Fam-ily Community Health provides immunization clinics throughout the year for Kindergarten aged children.

The following are the most common vaccines given to children at this age. Some children may be missing some vac-cines and have not com-pleted their childhood immunizations. Public Health Nurses or Fam-ily Physicians can ensure that your child is fully immunized against the following vaccine pre-ventable diseases.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio (given in one shot)

Ì Most children in kindergarten are due for this vaccine.

Varicella (Chickenpox

Ì Most children in kindergarten are due for a second dose of this vaccine.

Ì Children who have had chickenpox disease or shingles when they

were over one year of age do not need this vaccine.

Ì Children who had chickenpox disease when they were younger than one year of age OR who have never had chickenpox disease should have already been given 1 dose of this vaccine and now need a second dose.

Hepatitis B

Ì Most children in kindergarten should have already been given 3 doses of this vaccine.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (given in one shot)

Ì Most children in kindergarten should have already been given 2 doses of this vaccine.

Meningococcal C

Ì Most children in kindergarten should have already been given 1 dose of this vaccine.

All of these vaccines are provided free of charge by the health unit or your family doctor. To

check your child’s im-munization status or to make an appointment, phone your local health unit. For more informa-tion contact:

BC HEALTHY KIDS DENTAL PROGRAM

Basic dental coverage is available for children through the Healthy Kids Program. Depen-dant children under 19 years of age may be covered for dental care if the family is approved to receive premium as-sistance for BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).

Children are eligible for up to $1400 of basic dental services every two years. This includes services such as exams, x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. Some services are limited. For example the program does not cover orthodon-tic treatment. Healthy Kids may not cover all of the costs and there may be additional charges for each visit. Before treat-ment begins, confirm that your dentist is accepting children covered by the BC Healthy Kids Program, and what part of the ser-vices will be covered.

To use the services,

take your child’s BC Care Card to the dental office and they will confirm coverage before each ap-pointment.

To find out if your child is covered call:

Ì 1-866-866-0800 (have your child’s Care Card Number handy)

Or access the website at sdsi.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/healthykids.htmLIFE-THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES AND SPECIAL DAYS

Special days like birth-days, Easter and end-of-the-year parties are times of celebration with friends, family and food. However, there are students in our school with life-threatening food allergies and these students are especially at risk during these times. You can help to keep al-lergic students safe by:

Ì Celebrating with stickers, games or prizes instead of food.

Ì Not sending or bringing peanut and nut-containing products to the school or classroom.

Refer to your school’s poli-cies around life-threaten-ing food allergies.

Community Events


FRIDAY NIGHT LIVEwww.bgcvic.org

November 28th:Swimming at Juan de Fuca

$5

December 5th: Glow Ball at Oaklands Community Centre

December 19th:Skating

$10December 12th:Movie Night

Administration:301, 1195 Esquimalt Road

Victoria BC V9A 3N6P [250] 384.9133 F [250] 384.9136

www.bgcvic.org

Friday Night Live is for youth 10 to 14.

Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Pick up and drop off:Youth Room 345 Wale Road

Program Schedule

$5

$10

For moreinformation call:250.686.9105

To register call:250.384.9133 ext 203

If you sign up for all 4!

$25

Friday Night Getaways for Youth Only

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Millstream Moment:It was Taryn’s idea to

put a star on top of the

Millstream Tree!!

So he did!

Community Events


Sooke School District Invites 3 & 4 year-olds & families to

Ready, Set, Learn! Play & learn with hands-on activities!

Collect a goody bag full of fun!

• Find out how to support your child’s learning & development!

Wednesday, January 28

Westshore Town Centre, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Sooke Community Hall, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education.

CALLING ALL

KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1 GIRLS…

FEMALE HOCKEY WHEN Tuesday’s 3:30 to 4:30pm January 20, 2015 thru March 3, 2015

WHERE The Q Centre 1767 Old Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1 Players are responsible for their transportation to and from the rink

FEATURING Beginner Skating · Beginners Stickhandling · Scrimmage

PARENT INFO SESSION January 12, 2014 at The Q Centre from 3:30 to 4:30pm

PLAYER FEE $120 Cheques payable to R&D Hockey Mail to #109, 1335 Bear Mountain Parkway Victoria, BC V9B 6T9

6 SESSIONS Jan 20, 27 Feb 3, 17, 24 Mar 3

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED {NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE} Helmet, Neck Guard, Shoulder Pads, Elbow Pads, Hockey Pants, Jill, Gloves, Shin Pads, Socks, Skates, Stick, Jersey REGISTER HERE [email protected] OR CALL 250.478.9288 TO REGISTER OR INQUIRE FURTHER

Sheds for Sale

Students in the Trades Awareness Skills Knowledge (TASK) program at Belmont Secondary School are selling three sheds. Each shed was constructed by a team of students under the direction of a ticketed Camosun College carpenter instructor. These platform framed sheds fully meet building code regulation.

Each shed is for sale for $1100 and is described as follows:

8’ x 8’ footprint , 8’ height shingled gabled end roof with 5/12 slope a finished door a 3’ x 2’ horizontal window ranch board exterior sheething.

The price includes delivery and full assembly of the shed at your property completed by the TASK students under the direction of a ticketed carpenter.

Please contact us to discuss your interest in purchasing a new shed and in supporting the TASK students at Belmont Secondary.

Corinna Zimmermann, TASK teacher, Belmont Secondary School, 250-882-4342

Mike Huck, Vice Principal, Belmont Secondary School, 250-478-5501 ext. 307

Millstream Moment:

Soren’s carrot from the North Pole

Happy Holidays from Millstream

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