WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Steve Keddy Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice - Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

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March 28, 2013 SAC NEWS

The next SAC meeting will take place on April 15, 2013, 7 pm, Family Studies Room. At that time, we will be able to provide a brief overview of the SAC's business case submission to the School Board. The business case is the final component of the board's submission to the Department of Education for renovation funding. The current scoping process has been underway the past month and is coming to an end. The final report (designs and costing estimates) will be used to bolster the business case. We haven't seen the draft report but have had an opportunity to provide feedback on the 3 draft design schemes. Thank you to the community members who shared their ideas and comments.

Staff and Students of Wolfville School

HERITAGE FAIR The Heritage Fair will be held in May. Anna Killham with her project Legacy of Tom Longboat and Lauren Rushton and Nicole Grass with their project Appetite of Aboriginals will go on to the fair. SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Congratulations to the Wolfville School Students who participated in the Science Fair. We had over 50 projects on display. The following is the Awards List: P-3 These projects will advance to the Regional Science Fair. Charlie Killham What Helps Plants Grow? Sophie Edgar Filtering Water Niko Rei Caulfield Shadows Throughout the Day Honorable Mention: Anna MacDonald How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream Cecelia Callaghan What is Glass? Abigail Crossley Which Food Will Mold Faster? Pablo Ramirez Glowing Water Jasmine Imlay Price Our Solar System 3-6 These projects will advance to Regional Science Fair. Michelle Song The Magical colors of Fruits and Vegetables Shwetabh Jha The Flying Carpet Eryn Webb and Jane Ponikvar Rub a Dub Dub What do I Use to Scrub? Honorable Mention: Ben Crouse Protect Your Melon Olivia Veal What Time of Day is my Hamster Most Alert? Malvika Jha Electromagnetic Ballet Aiden Skjei Even Fresh Snow is Dirty WE ARE EMPOWERED! On April 18th, students will have the chance to participate in the We Are Silent Campaign. This campaign is focused on raising awareness on children's rights around the world. All money raised will go to help build a well in Sierra Leone. Students can pledge to be silent and purchase a mask to wear throughout the day and / or make a monetary donation to the cause. For more information, you can visit www.FreetheChildren.com Thanks in advance for your support, Angie Rushton, Teacher Advisor NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

HOME & SCHOOL CORNER

Family Fun Night Bounce on out and join us tonight (Thursday, March 28) at 6:308:00pm. It will be a FREE fun-filled family evening including: music, races, an obstacle course, dancing, contests and food! A free will donation will be taken at the door to assist members of our school community. Clean-a-thon Clean-a-thon is usually held around Earth day (late April/Early May). We currently have one coordinator for this event and are looking for one more. If you are interested in helping out or would like more information please contact the school. Fun Fair Mark your calendars! Fun Fair is scheduled for Thursday June 6th! We have 3 coordinators currently for this event and need one more. For more information, please contact the school. Next H&S meeting See you at the next H&S meeting on April 9th at 7pm in the Family Studies Room!

VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON
Volunteer Week is April 21st 27th and Wolfville School is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon will be held April 24th from 12:00-1:30 pm in the foyer connecting the middle level and the elementary school.

We would like to thank and recognize in advance all volunteers who give of their time in support of Wolfville School. We have many volunteers whose dedicated service is appreciated by all students and staff. Our school is a better place because of all the volunteers who are so committed to our school. We hope to see as many of our volunteers as possible drop by during the

The Band Concert will take place during the evening of April 2nd. The Elementary Culture Concert will take place Wednesday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm. The schedule for the Choral Music Festival is as follows for Tuesday, April 30th: 9:20 am Wolfville Grade 2 Choir -Simple Gifts -The Red Caboose 10:40 Wolfville Grades 3-5 Choir -Bridge Over Troubled Water -The Lion Sleeps Tonight

in our monthly newsletter. Its low-cost advertising for you and the proceeds go to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the school office at 542-6055, or drop by with your business card. If you dont have a business but would like to make a donation, that would be great too. Thank you in advance for your support.

NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY Our book fair was a great success! We took $350.00 worth of books for the library, $150.00 worth of books were given to the classrooms and $150.00 in cash. The winner of the book draw was Charlie Flemming. Both Charlie and his classroom received $25.00 worth of books. Thank you to Laura Abreu for oranganizing the book fair and all volunteers, staff and parents for your support. Jose Gladwin, Librarian PRIMARY REGISTRATION for September 2013 Primary registration for September 2013 will take place on April 29 and April 30. . If your child turns five by December 31st, 2013, please call the school at 542-6055 to register your child. Students in Mrs. Moores and Mrs. CareyGerritss classes will not have school on April 29 and 30. SEPTEMBER 2013 ENROLLMENT We are in the process of doing class configurations for the upcoming school year. If your child will not be returning to Wolfville School or if you know of any new students that will attend our school in the fall, please call the school at 542-6055. IWK Our wear pink for National Anti-Bullying Day raised $103.36. To help celebrate Earth Day on April 18th, we are asking students and staff to wear blue and green! TOOTHBRUSH DRIVE Thank you to everyone who sent in contributions to the Toothbrush Drive, it was a huge success! In only eight days our school was able to collect 230 toothbrushes, 108 tubes of toothpaste, 30 packages of dental floss, 21 bars of soap and 2 bottles of shampoo! The students from Acadia who are part of the Global Brigades team heading to Honduras were overjoyed with the support from Wolfville School. For additional information on Global Brigades, please visit the following website:http://www.globalbrigades.org/

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EDALENE
Theatre Intensive Camp July 22 August 9 Ages 11 16

Dance, sing and act while rehearsing for The Little Mermaid Auditions will be May 12, Cost of the camp is $300.00 To audition email kerri@edalenetheatre.ca or call Kerri at 697-2515

via your childs music teacher. Visit www.avhc.ca for details and to register for an audition. Celebrate 10 Years In Dance with Acadia Dance Collective Community! Featuring top songs from the past decade, this family friendly show is the perfect way to spend an Easter Sunday. Join us on Sunday, March 31 at 1pm for "Dancing Through A Decade" at Denton Theatre, Acadia University, Wolfville. Tickets at the door: $15 Adult, $7 Children under 10, No Charge children under 5. Gaspereau Recreation Yoga Spring 2013 Spring Session: Starting the week of March 18, 2013. Spaces are still available. Please pre-register by email gaspereau.rec@gmail.com or gaspereauyoga@hotmail.ca Or if you don't have email phone: 542-7304 or 542-6090. Tuesday Night Ladies Basketball, 7- 8:30 pm at the Gaspereau School (except the last Tuesday of the month). ? We had nine come last week and would love to get a few more. It's a lot of fun! Gaspereau.rec@gmail.com or 542-7304. CAMP KEDOOOPSE 2013 Bereavement Camp *Open to children and youth between the ages of 8 - 17. July 21 26 http://www.brigadoonvillage.org or call 681-8100 for more information Camp Kedooopse is a bereavement camp for kids and youth who have lost a loved one. This camp offers a unique residential environment where youth can share common experiences with peers while engaging in camp activities. In June of 2012, Medavie Health Foundation made a generous donation to Brigadoon to create this unique camp experience and deliver it to youth who have suffered or are grieving from the loss of a loved one.In its first year, Brigadoon invited two certified child life specialists to be on site and facilitate grief related sessions each day of camp. They were available at any time to provide emotional support to the campers during their time at camp. Applications may also be picked up at the Wolfville School office. Young Naturalists Observe & Conserve'. Annapolis Valley Young Naturalists Club connects kids to nature. Once a month, join us for a presentation, or field trip, to explore our natural world with others who share our inherent fascination. Children under 12, & their families, are welcome. All events are FREE! Find us on facebook, or our website: http://nature1st.net/ync/? page_id=659 North Kings Minor Baseball Registration April 6th Saturday, 9am to 1pm, Centreville Community Hall For Ages 4 to 18. If you can not make the registration time please email Kelly Lee at kelly.lee@live.ca Summer 2013 - Valley United Tier 1 www.valleyunited.ca Check out this website for try out location and times. WOLFVILLE RECREATION NEWS Dirt Divas, After School Adventures for Girls in Grades 7 & 8

COMMUNITY ITEMS:
PSA Kings County Adult High School Accepting Applications for the Fall The Kings County Adult High School (KCAHS) in New Minas is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and out of school for one year. There is no maximum age and no tuition cost if you do not have a graduation diploma. KCAHS provides individual instruction and small classes for selfmotivated adult learners to complete high school. KCAHS also offers upgrading in academic and university preparatory credits. Call now for more information at (902) 681-4928 or visit the website at Annapolis Valley Regional School Board: www.kcahs.ednet.ns.ca or email kcahs@avrsb.ca

YOU can be Junior President for a Day 81st Apple Blossom Festival 6th Temporary Tattoo Contest Open to all AVRSB Elementary Students Design the WINNING Temporary Tattoo 2013 based on our theme: A Time to Celebrate And YOU could be the Apple Blossom Festivals Junior President! Winner receives $100 plus $100 For their classroom All submissions become the property of the Apple Blossom Festival. Send all submissions AVRSB Berwick office Original artwork only Submissions: white paper, no larger than 10cm x 15cm Be sure to include on back: your name, grade, school, teachers name Contest ends: April 5, 2013 Winner must have parental permission to participate in Festival activities: June 1, 2013 www.appleblossom.com/contest

Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Launches NEW CHOIR FOR YOUNG SINGERS! Have fun, build friendships and find out all that choral music can be! Music covers all styles! This choir will also incorporate theory and ear training sessions as well as musicianship and vocal skills into rehearsals and performance settings. A complete music education. For singers in Grade 5 8 from East end of the valley to Waterville. Rehearsals are once a week for 2 hours at Acadia. Auditions will be held this spring! Information will be send home

Dirt Divas is for all girls in grades 7-8! No bike and no experience needed. All equipment & transportation from partner communities provided. Program will run Wednesdays; April 17-June 12th after school until 5:00 PM. Join us for a Tumblebugs Program in Wolfville! Tumblebugs is an exciting program for children aged 3 5 years old. Parents must accompany and participate with their 35 year old child in this 4 week program on April 2, 9, 19 & 23 from 10:00 to noon. Registration RequiredSpaces are Limited Contact Angela.M.Davis@gmail.com or 902-401-8070 In-Service Day Program 2013 Mountain Bike Adventures Wolfville Recreation Centre Friday, April 22, 2013 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Grades: Primary 6 Cost: $40.00 Hold on to your handlebars as you join us for a mountain biking adventure! Throughout the day children will participate in bike training workshops and put their skills into practice on rides through local trail systems. Gentle Creative Yoga Class There will be a 1-hour yoga class offered on Monday afternoons from 3:15-4:15; in the Wolfville School music room, by Kelly Sheehan for April, May and June. This is a gentle, creative yoga class for Beginners or Level 1 and the cost is $5 per class. Wear comfy clothing, bring a mat and join us for some relaxation and stretching. (April 1 is Easter Monday, so class will be held on Weds. April 3rd for next week)