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Mission and Vision Statement: Our vision and mission at Meadows School is to create a safe environment, where children can achieve their potential, become responsible citizens and life-long learners and

appreciate and adapt to the diversity of our society.

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE September has been a very busy and exciting

month for Meadows School. The construction of our new

3 classroom addition has started at the south end of the

school. I was very impressed at how sharp and snazzy all

our students and staff looked on September 24th and

25th for our Picture Day.

We had fantastic weather (34C) on September

25th when our school participated in the Terry Fox Walk/

Run to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation to aid in

cancer research. A new student council was elected on

September 26th for the 2014-15 school year. Congratula-

tions to all the candidates for their efforts in having an

active student voice at Meadows School.

Keep up the great work everyone and have a fan-

tastic October!

DATES TO REMEMBER Oct 7 Magazine Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly, 1:15

Oct 7-21 Magazine Fundraiser

Oct 13 Thanksgiving Day—All schools CLOSED

Oct 22 School Board Elections

Oct 21 Pizza Day (no canteen)

Oct 24 PD Day, SAGE—No Classes K-12

Oct 27-28 Hearing Screening, KDG, Gr 1, new to BSD

Oct 31 Halloween Activities, TBA

Nov 11 Remembrance Day—No Classes

Nov 20 New phone system installation

Nov 20-21 PTS Conferences—No Classes

Dec 19 Lady Day of Classes before Christmas Break

Jan 5 Classes Resume

Mr. Dave Lim, Principal

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

OCTOBER 22

The time is rapidly approaching for vot-

ers to decide who will shape and direct local edu-

cation for the next four years. School board elec-

tions will take place Wednesday, October 22nd

,

2014. The advanced poll takes place Wednesday,

October 8th

and Thursday, October 16th

, 2014, in

the main foyer at City Hall.

Parents appreciate more than any other

group the importance of voting in School Board

elections because of the role Boards play in de-

ciding how education is delivered locally, includ-

ing the operation of schools. School Board poli-

cies and decisions also have a tremendous im-

pact on the local community, whether residents

have children in school or not. That’s why it’s im-

portant to hear the voice of not only parents, but

all members of the local community at the ballot

box. Your assistance in encouraging friends and

neighbours to make their voices heard on Octo-

ber 22nd

is appreciated.

Polls are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Anyone wanting information about polling loca-

tions can call Karrie Smyth, local Senior Election

Official, at 729-2210 or the school Division office

at 729-3100.

1220-22nd Street Phone: (204) 729-3988

Brandon MB R7B 1T4 Fax: (204) 729-3970

Email: http://www.brandonsd.mb.ca/meadows/newsletter/page one.htm

October 2014

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Mrs. Regina Derewianchuk and Miss Cindy Sobkow , Gr 1/2

Mrs. Janelle Jones, Resource

The coordinator is responsible for the overall maintenance and administration of the lunch program. This person will serve as the primary contact for families seeking information about the pro-gram, or who have questions or concerns pertaining to the lunch program. This person will need to be at the school before lunch hour and do lunch hour supervision as well. Qualifications:

Managerial experience and/or strong interpersonal skills.

Computer knowledge; ability to work with spreadsheets.

Basic Accounting Experience

First Aid/CPR Training

Strong Organizational Skills The individual will be paid $400 a month plus an additional $17 a day for the hour lunch duty. Interested Applicants please forward your resume by Oct 17th to:

Amy Grift amyhome@wcgwave.ca

or call 204-571-0116

Parent Run Lunch Coordinator

HEARING SCREENING

For KDG, Grade 1, New to

Division, Teacher Referrals

Meadows School Library

October 27 and October 28 afternoons

WELCOME TO ROOM 13!! We are so excited to have 21 fabulous kids in our

grade 1 and 2 classroom this year. The month of Septem-

ber has been very busy and passed by so

quickly. We are looking forward to all the

new and exciting things we will be learn-

ing throughout our year together!

We have nine grade 5 students and 12 grade 6

students. We are currently learning about colors and their

meanings in Art, Basic facts and Place Value in Math, Re-

view of Canada in Social Studies, and

Numbers in French. In Language Arts, we

are reading the novel “Holes” by Louis

Sachar and working hard on Spelling and

Writing rules.

My 2014-2015 class is very ener-

getic and has a great sense of humour.

Each day is being filled with learning,

laughter, and smiles!

Mrs. Marta Werbowski Gr 5/6W

MEADOWS MILK PROGRAM

Once again Meadows School will be starting its

Milk Program on Tuesday, October 14. As in previous

years, every student has the opportunity to enter their

name in monthly draws for milk

prizes sponsored from the Mani-

toba Milk Producers. If your child

drinks milk at home, or school,

during the lunch hour, they can

enter a ballot form. Once a

month, prizes are disbursed to

those students who enter. If your

child is allergic to milk, they are still eligible as long as

they drink a healthy drink. Meadows School will wrap

things up with our annual Milk Week during the month

of April 2015.

Stay tuned for more information on that exciting event!

Ms. Val Arthur, Milk Maid

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Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said, "This butter's bitter! But a bit of better butter will but make my batter better." So she bought some better butter, better than the bitter butter, and it made her batter better so 'twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter!

Terry Fox Day had ex-

tra special meaning in Grade

5/6T. All students celebrated

and ran for friends and family

members. Some even chose to

run for Ms. Tillie’s brother, Rob

(a cancer survivor). The high-

light was getting a message

from Rob thanking all of them

for helping make sure that him

and others who have fought

this battle have continued sup-

port.

Way to go Gr 5/6T!!!

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND RACISM

We are starting off the year Celebrating . . . cele-

brating diversity in our world. We are currently doing a

unit on Cultural Diversity and Racism. Recently the stu-

dents were asked to write a paragraph explaining Racism

and its importance. What the students presented was pro-

found and admirable. The following is a short excerpt

from Miranda.

“Though many think racism is gone, it is still

around. Sometimes on the playground somebody will call

someone names or pick on them because of the way they

talk or because they come from a different place. These

things shouldn’t matter—someone should never be left

out or treated differently because their skin is lighter or

darker than yours. Like snowflakes no two people are the

same and we should celebrate the fact that we are all dif-

ferent”

In our classroom we are proud that to know and

appreciate that the hand of friendship has no color.

BRUCE AUSTIN LIBRARY NEWS

Our library is once again up and running with a

new circulation program called L4U Freedom. Most clas-

ses and staff have cycled through and are familiar with

how Freedom works.

THANK-YOU to volunteers Angie Williamson,

Cathy Oman and Aysnley Helwer who helped out with

library inventory on September 8 and 9th

. There are over

11,000 books in our library and every last one was count-

ed!

Here are some of the ‘read alouds’ that have been

read to students:

K-Gr. 2— Forest Friend Go To School by Kathryn

Warner, The Wonderful Book by Leonid Gore, The

Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems.

Gr. 3 to Gr. 8— Picture Day Perfection by Deborah

Diesen, plus some lessons on how to find ‘just right’

books in our library.

Thanks to some Gr. 7/8 library volunteers who are

willing to help out in the library during recess times.

There were 16 students who attended the training session

on September 25th

and four more students to be trained

on October 3rd

.

Mrs. Kathy Banks, Gr 7/8B Mrs. Jill Lee, Librarian

Mrs. Krystal Tillie, Gr 5/6T

P r e v i o u s 9 y e a r s r a i s e d : $ 3 , 3 8 2 . 0 0

T o t a l r a i s e d t h i s y e a r f o r T e r r y F o x F o u n d a t i o n : $ 4 5 3 4 . 0 0 W O W ! ! !

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Call for

PARENT VOLUNTEERS at School Crossing

COPP (Citizens on Patrol Program) is looking for parents to help out with the

school crossing at Richmond Avenue

This would require one hour in the morning and

one hour after school in a volunteer capacity.

Security checks required (but paid for by MPI).

If you or someone you know is interested in

helping our children or for further information

on COPP please contact:

Ralph & Heather Warman

204-726-4770

Thanks for supporting the

Terry Fox Foundation!

Our school celebrated National School Run Day

on Thurs Sept 25 with an afternoon walk on a beautiful

30º day! Our top ten fundraisers received a 2014 Terry

Fox t-shirt and the top classroom will have a pizza party.

Thank you to everyone who donated money to support

cancer research.

Volleyball Season

Thirty-four girls in Grade 7 & 8 will be playing

volleyball every week in October and November. The Pink

team is coached by Ms. Keith and the Orange team is

coached by Mrs. Wright. Our mid-season tournament is

Oct. 17-18 and our year-end tournament will be Nov. 28-

29. Go Mustangs!

Mrs. Syndy Wright, Gr 7/8 SW/AM

Jayce Thompson! Jayce will be Fire Chief For A Day on

Wed Oct 8

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GRADE 3/4 SCIENCE FIELD TRIP On Friday, September 26th all Grade 3/4 students from Meadows travelled to

the Janzen farm. They were able to participate at 4 different stations where the focus

was on our Rocks and Soil unit. Each group spent time at:

1) Garden plants—Students compared two different types of plant roots. Iden-

tified many different types of plants that were in the garden. Compared the different

shapes/sizes of seeds. And began a discussion on the real difference between fruits

and vegetables.

2) Rock station—students learned from Grandpa J how rocks are cut, they got

to see the big saw in action and they got to see some of his Jade rock displays.

3) Soil and compost—students collected 3 different soil samples and a com-

post sample to be used later in class. They got to feel the difference between all the

different soils, learn about composts and we discussed what soil would be the best to

grow plants in.

4) Art station—the students were able to show off their

creativeness with gourds, pumpkins, corn and other garden

items.

What a great learning experience for students!

Thanks to Mrs. Janzen and her family for doing so much

work to make is so much fun for all of us. Thanks to all the par-

ent chaperones for volunteering. And an extra big thanks to the

weatherman for being so cooperative!

Mr. Bob Brereton, Mr. Dan Cowell, Mrs. Susan Chyzyk, Mrs. Lorie Stutsky, Mrs. Alicia Dedecker,

Mrs. Karleigh Harvey-Zenk/ Mrs. Tana Janzen, Gr 3/4

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This Month Why

Don’t You ...

Write a list of all of the

things you are thankful for

and share that list with your

friends, parents and teach-

er.

Visit The Meandher Pumpkin

Patch for some fall fun!

They are open weekends

from 12-6. Call 855-3246

for more information.

Cheer on the runners and

walkers for the CIBC Run for

the Cure to help fight can-

cer. The opening ceremo-

nies start at 10AM at ACC at

1430 Victoria Ave. E.

Read a non-fiction book

about something you want to

learn more about! See Mrs.

Lee in the library for some

help finding a book if you

need it.

How brave are you? Visit

Big Brothers & Sisters

Haunted Forest at Turtle

Crossing starting Oct. 10th!

6:30 to dusk is the NO

SCARE time, or go later if

you dare! Call 727-1787 for

information.

Lunch & Learn at Meadows! Parliament) for our first ses-

sion this year on Thursday,

October 16th.

Students interested in attending

this session to earn about poli-

tics, government, or how to

make change, should let Mrs.

Lander or their homeroom

teacher know right away!

Meadows is delighted to present

our students with an opportuni-

ty to “Lunch and Learn” with a

variety of professional and

adults with special skills and

interests throughout the school

year. .

We will host the Honourable

Larry Mcguire (Our Member of

HALEP@Meadows October 2014

The school year has been off to a great start! We are so fortunate to have such kind, ded-

icated and talented individuals at Meadows!

Be sure to check out the study tips in the newsletter this month to get the year off to a

great start!

Your suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please contact our HALEP Teacher

Mrs. Lander at lander.melissa@bsd.ca or stop by the HALEP office in the library to discuss the

program or offer suggestions.

Meadows Students HAVE TALENT!

This month the MY students had

the opportunity to share their

strengths and preferences for

learning with Mrs. Lander and

their teachers. They decided

that sometimes it is harder to

think about what you like instead

of just what you don’t like!

They learned which of their Multi-

ple Intelligences were strongest,

and what their learning style is,

If any students were away, or would like to try the inventories

again, or if any parents would

like to know their Multiple

Intelligences or Learning

Styles, there are links on the

school’s web site to free ver-

sions of the inventories (look

on the left menu of the

homepage at the bottom

three items). Most classes

have completed these exer-

cises now, but a few are still

finishing up.

Try asking your child the fol-

lowing questions:

What is your strongest

learning style (visual,

auditory or tactile)?

What is your strongest

multiple intelligences

(math, word, body, na-

ture, self, people, art,

music)?

Student results change from

year to year, and this provides

very valuable information for

teachers to help personalize

learning!

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These websites are fun, educational and engaging. Check them out! See Mrs. Lander

if you want to learn more about any of the information on the websites.

1. Funbrain is a must for any student and can be found at: http://

www.funbrain.com . There are arcades for games, a playground area, and

even online comics, puzzles and mad libs!

2. Discovery Kids continues to be one of the best web sites out there. You can

find it at http://kids.discovery.com . This is a great Middle School web site.

There are videos, apps, activities, books and more. Right now you can ex-

plore sharks, dinos, animals, science, animals, earth and space! kk

3. Students keep asking to dissect critters! This is a way you can do this with-

out harming anything (or getting all messy!) Visit http://

www.roketoyun.com/frog-dissection.asp and you can learn all about anato-

my without hurting any frogs!

4. Science Kids is a fantastic web site. It is full of experiments you can try

(with your parents’ permission!), and loaded with ideas for projects

(including making a robot), and has a quizzes to test your knowledge! Vis-

it: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ to let the scientific fun begin!

Contests You Can Sign Up For!

All Meadows students are strongly encouraged to enter the Legion’s Re-membrance Contests. Students may enter:

*Black and white posters (Grades k-8; no larger than 56 x 71cm)

*Colour posters (Grades k-8; no larger than 56 x 71cm)

*Poetry (Grades 4-8; no more than 32 lines)

*Essays (Grades 4-6; no more than 350 words & grades 7-8 no more than 500)

Ask your homeroom teacher for more details, or come and see Mrs. Lander. All entries must be to Mrs. Lander (with the entry form signed by a parent) by No-vember 7th. More details available at: http://www.legion.ca/youth/contests/

You can enter a scary Halloween Writing Contest! Students in Kindergarten can draw a picture and students in Grades 1-12 can write no more than 500 words! The contest has a writing prompt so make sure you visit http://www.independentmail.com/halloween/ before you start writing! You can enter your story right from that same link!

Websites to Check Out!

HALEP @ Meadows Newsletter

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ENRICHMENT

Know Your Learning Style! Knowing your basic learning style (visual, auditory or tactile) can really

help you use your time more wisely when you are studying for a test.

Most students have taken an inventory to determine their basic learning

style at this point. If you forget your learning style, ask your homeroom

teacher or Mrs. Lander and they can refresh your memory! Use the fol-

lowing study tips to make the best of your time and make studying easier

for you!

Visual Learners

Visual learners learn best by seeing. They prefer watching

demonstrations and have the ability to visually imagine infor-

mation. If you are a visual learner, the following study tips may

be helpful:

Read the material aloud to yourself. Concentrate. Read slowly.

Make study notes - use graphs, study cards, pictures, charts, etc. Practice visualizing

(seeing) or picturing important information.

Write things down. Taking notes in class will help you in remembering details. These notes

can then be used in studying for tests.

Use a highlighter for main ideas in your notes.

Pay attention to graphs, pictures and charts in your textbooks.

Learning by listening is not easy for visual learners. When listening, always look at the

speaker to help you maintain your attention. Summarize important concepts but don't try

to write down everything the teacher is saying word for word.

Sit close to the front of the room and away from distractions such as your close friends,

doors, or windows.

Study in a quiet place with no interruptions, preferably alone, rather than with a friend.

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Auditory Learners

Auditory learners learn best by hearing or listening. They prefer talking about a sit-

uation and learn best through verbal (spoken) instruction. If you are an auditory

learner, the following study tips may be helpful:

Read the material aloud. Concentrate. Read slowly. Enunciate (say the words)

clearly.

Discuss it. Tell someone about what you've learned.

When preparing for a test, tape record review sheets and important notes and listen to the tape

2 to 3 times.

Verbalize (say) things you want to remember such as dates, key terms, quotes and important

events. Use study cards.

Study with a friend so you can discuss and hear the information. If you can verbalize the infor-

mation, you increase the probability of understanding it. Have your friends ask you questions and

vice versa. Verbally review facts and terms that must be memorized.

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners Tactile/Kinesthetic learners learn best by doing. They remember

best by doing something, not seeing or hearing it. If you are a kinesthetic

learner, the following study tips may be helpful:

While in class, experiment with ways of moving without disturbing the class. For example, roll a

pencil between your fingers.

Walk around while reviewing or studying.

Take frequent notes or write important facts several times while studying.

Whenever possible, use graphic note-taking methods such as mapping or time lines.

Use a highlighter for main ideas and important facts in your notes.

Take frequent, short breaks and do something that involves light activity such as getting a drink

of water.

Whenever possible, experiment and "do" your assignments, experiments, and projects in an active

way.

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C OATS FOR KIDS will be in operation again this fall. It is

a program sponsored by a number of Brandon organi-

zations, whereby winter coats are collected, cleaned, and distributed to those in need of warm

winter outerwear. Coats for Kids will be open on

Friday, Oct 24 from 3:00-6:0 pm

Saturday, Oct 25 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Town Centre

For more information or to get a certificate for your family to obtain warm outerwear,

please contact Ms. Agar at 204-729-3946. Please remember to take your certificate to this

program .

Always Always Always keep your keep your keep your words soft words soft words soft and sweet,and sweet,and sweet,

just in just in just in case you case you case you

have to eat have to eat have to eat them.them.them.

On the trick-or-treat trail . . .

A parent or responsible adult should take young

children trick or treating. If your child is going alone, make

sure you know where he/she is going and what time he/

she will be home.

Trick-or-Treaters should:

Stay in a group.

Carry a cell phone for emergencies.

Only go to homes with a light on.

Stay on well-lit streets and use the sidewalks.

If there are no sidewalks, walk at the side of the road,

facing traffic.

Cross the street at intersections

Never cut across yards or use alleys.

Never go in a stranger's home or car for a treat.

Trick or treaters should be extra careful on the

streets. Drivers may have trouble seeing them. Just be-

cause one car stops, doesn't mean others will.

Healthy Halloween

Check the treats before allowing your child to eat

any. Throw away spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items.

PARENT COUNCIL

We invite you to come share ideas and learn first hand information

about the activities that are taking place at your child’s school.

We would love to see more mem-bers come out and be involved in ac-tivities that parent council supports.

The meetings take place once a month, free child care is provided.

Elections will be taking place for the following positions: President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer.

Next meeting

Wed, Oct 22 7:00 pm

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

Ms. Zanovia Agar, HSL

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MEADOWS SCHOOL—OCTOBER 2014

MEADOWS SCHOOL

MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER WITH QSP!

Website: qsp.ca

Kickoff Assembly Tuesday October 7, 2014

Info sheet and booklet will come home on October 7th with each student.

NEW magazine company this year—lots of magazines to choose from including digital ones too!

Also selling photo books, photo calendars, photo

cards and more!

Campaign will run October 7 to 21! Online ordering available. Great prizes for

all the students!

This is our main fundraiser for the

year that benefits all students in

the school.

Magazine Fund-raiser Oct 7-21

School Board Elections

Pizza Day—NO CANTEEN

Hearing Screening KDG, Gr 1, Stu-dents new to BSD

NO CLASSES

NO SCHOOL

Halloween Activi-ties—TBA

Hearing Screening KDG, Gr 1, Stu-dents new to BSD