Grade 5 Activity Leaders
Grade 5 activity leaders did an awesome job
completing jobs in preparation for the Terry Fox
run at our school. They were busy distributing
banner paper, Terry Fox tattoos, information to
teachers, putting up banners, doing
announcements, and decorating our school. The day of the run, activity leaders were
setting up the route and check in tables, setting up the gym, final announcements,
and acted as greeters and seating helpers for our assembly prior to the run. Thank
you for all your help in making the Terry Fox run at our school a big success!
Brandon F.
Kiana
Aiden
Billie
Elaine
Vanessa
Mariah
Emily
Brooklyn N.
Jordan
Maia
Kristen
Shelby
Madison H.
Layla
Persja
Kate
Meggie
Madison R.
Serra
Brandee
Emilia
Savanna
Camille
Brandon W.
Anna
Kaleb
Haley
Shaelyn
Jenica
Tatianna
Megan L.
Katlyn
Kevi
Zoe
Tysean
Karsen
Camryn
Shaylee
Kaylee
Date: Friday, November 9th at 10:30
Please see the newsletter online at: http://www.pes.wolfcreek.ab.ca/
Ms. MacMillan
Every year Ponoka Elementary School holds a
special assembly to recognize those who have dedicated themselves
so that we may live in freedom today. Our assembly is a special
opportunity for our students and staff to honor those who have
sacrificed in order to preserve our peace, and to those who are
currently involved in peace-keeping efforts.
P O N O K A E L E M E N T A RY S C H O O L
Mrs. Wilkins
Remembrance Day Assembly
Wolf Creek Public Schools…...Creating success for all learners
Mrs. Blackwell
2012
Students will be receiving poppies from the classroom teacher
to wear during the assembly.
A small donation of change would be appreciated!!
Thanks to the folks from the Alliance Church for inviting the
Grade 4/5 Choir to sing at coffee hour at Legacy Place on
Friday, October 12th! It was a wonderful “Harvest
Hoedown” full of singing and fellowship! We’d also like to
send a big “Thank you!” to the parents who joined us, to
the staff at Legacy Place for making us feel very welcome,
to the ladies of the Alliance church for the wonderful
lunch………and to Mr. Warren Van Nice for funding our bus
ride! Yee haw!
“Tech Time” with Mr. McEntee
“Tech Corner” for November Newsletter
Welcome to Tech Time for the month of November. November’s Digital
Citizenship focus is going to be on Digital Literacy. Digital Literacy is the process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.
The idea is, in an age where information is available in a matter of seconds, we need to
teach our children not just how to search for information, but how to search effectively.
Along with this, students need to learn that not everything we find on the internet is true
and being able to tell whether a webpage that comes up in their search is a valuable reliable
resource.
Digital Literacy does not end there however, Digital Literacy also means teaching students
how to use technology to help them understand and learn and also to effectively get their
ideas out. This means using the tools they have available (Spellcheck, Read Write Gold, Dragon Speech) to effectively and accurately get their information out there and that these tools
are not perfect. Just because spellcheck was used does not mean spelling and grammar is
perfect. Students still need to identify on their own the difference between their, there, and
they’re or where, were, and we’re to make sure they are digitally literate.
Below are some resources to help your understanding of Digital Literacy, therefore supporting your child in their Digital Literacy journey.
Techniques for evaluating web pages:
http://goo.gl/UImo
How to use Google more effectively:
http://goo.gl/FLDcJ
A good article for parents in the digital age:
http://goo.gl/35irM
Taylor Swift at PES!!!
As part of a Scholastic’s Read Every Day campaign, they
hosted a webcast with Taylor Swift. The Grade 4’s joined
up and watched the webcast where Taylor Swift talked
about her favourite books, why she liked to read, why
reading is important for her. She also took questions from
a live studio audience as well as video questions or questions submitted online. The Grade 4’s were excited to have
the opportunity to see a celebrity like Taylor Swift talk
about reading!
Is your child
involved in
sports?
Healthy meals
and snacks will
help give your
child fuel for being active.
Choose foods
from all four food
groups of Canada’s Food Guide:
Vegetables and
Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and
Alternatives, and
Meat and Alternatives.
Be sure that
your child eats
meals at least 2-4
hours before activity and snacks
at least 1-2 hours
before activity.
This allows time
for food to digest.
Avoid high fat or
deep fried foods
before being active, as this can
cause stomach
upset.
Water is always
the best choice
for staying hydrated. Although
sports drinks re-
place water and
minerals lost in
sweat, they are
also high in sugar.
They are meant
to be used only
for intense activity
that lasts more
than an hour.
Drinks high in
caffeine (like cola
or coffee) and
energy drinks are
not recommended for children
and youth.
 Healthy snack
ideas:
 Yogurt and a
banana
 Hummus and
pita bread
 Whole grain
crackers and
cheese
 Low-sugar
cereal and milk
For more information, visit the
Alberta Health
Services school
nutrition website
at
www.albertahealt
hservices.ca/292
5.asp
Exercise tips for kids and adults...
Staying active is one of the best ways to stay healthy.
Exercise moves your arms and legs enough to make your heart beat
hard and fast. It gives you energy and keeps you healthy. Here’s some
important tips about exercise:
 Always have an adult nearby when you are warming up or exercising. Safety comes first!
 It’s important to stretch 5 – 10 minutes before exercise.
 Make sure you stop, rest and drink water if you start to feel dizzy or
queasy or have any pain.
 Keep your body cool by drinking lots of water while you exercise.
 Exercise every day to keep sickness away! Regular
activity helps your body fight off germs.
It’s always a
good idea to
spend a few
minutes stretching before
exercise.
Wolf Creek Public Schools
PONOKA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
5004-54 Street
Ponoka, AB
T4J 1N8
Phone: 403-783-3583
Fax: 403-783-6094
PES School Council
2012-2013
Upcoming Events for
December & January
 Christmas concert: Wednesday, Dec. 19 —two
shows—12:30 AND 2:00.
 Friday December 21, 2012 - No School for Students Professional Development Day
Thank you to all
who purchased the
subway lunch on
line!!!
November 7 @ 7:00(due to Fall Break)
March 13 @ 7:00
December – no meeting
April 10 @ 7:00
January 9 @ 7:00
May 8 - Elections -@ 7:00
February 13 @ 7:00
June – no meeting
*All meetings located in the Library in the Pink building
 Christmas Holidays December 22-January 1, 2013
School Council Members:
Chair: Peter Kinnaird (403-783-8697) Vice Chair: Brenda Hutniak
Secretary: Deonna Haakonson
 Friday January 18, 2013 - No School for Students
Professional Development Day
Treasurer: Christina Menssa
For further information please email our council:
[email protected]
 Thursday January 30, 2013 - Report cards going home
"In times of change, the learners will inherit the earth, while the learned find
www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/pe
themselves beautifully equipped to handle a world that no longer exists." -Eric Hoffer
Mrs. Lois Spate, Principal
Mrs. Nicole Rawlinson , Assistant
Sun
Mon
Reading is still about sounds and letters. Arithmetic is still about numbers.
Why is there a need to change education?
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Wed
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11
Remembrance
Day
18
25
6
12
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19
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Fri
Sat
1
2
3
8
9
10
Come and join the discussion!
PES School Council Presents:
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*PICTURE
RETAKES*
No School
-In lieu for Nov. 11
Stat Holiday
Thu
This session brings a new lens to the discussion, and will help to examine why
Wolf Creek has been striving to re-invent education to meet the evolving
needs of our changing world.
7School Council
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Join us!!!! Special
Guest Gerry Varty
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No School
Staff Earned Day
off in Lieu of PT
Interviews
20
27
Remembrance
Day Assembly
@ 10:30
15
16
November 7 @ 7:00 pm in the PES Library
17
No School—Fall Break
21
28
22
29
Portfolio
Conferences
4:00 - 7:30 pm.
23
30
No School for
Students PD/Staff
Meeting Day
Mr. Gerry Varty, Assistant Superintendent WCPS
PES & PYC
24
Our Strong Partnership Continues with In-School Mentoring!
We are always very grateful to our volunteers! Currently there are 13 InSchool Mentoring matches at PES and we are very excited to have Teen
Mentoring starting up very soon, adding an additional 10 matches! Teen
Mentors from Ponoka Composite High School are currently receiving their
mentorship training and should be ready to start in November!
We Had Our First Fitness Break
on Oct .11!
For the first fitness break of the
year we did the monster mash .
Every one was acting like a bunch monsters. Kids and
teachers all had a monstermonster-ific time !
Written by Brandon
Our first fun event took place in
October -”Under the Sea”!
Choir at Legacy Place
On Oct. 12 PES choir visited Legacy Place to sing and entertain, we all had a great time!
Being HERE …
In order to gain the maximum benefits of education, consistent and regular attendance is expected at
Ponoka Elementary School. It is also very important that students are on time each day for school.
Start time at PES is 8:25.
Students are marked late after 8:25
Student arriving after 10:45 are considered absent for the morning
“I would miss you if you did not
come” says Warren Van Nice.
The choir crew: Mrs. Blanchette ,
Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Shewchuck
Writing and pictures by: Chance & Maia
The Healthy Eating/Active Living and the Reaching Out arms of the PES
HEART team are organizing a food bank drive next week.
Halloween is about going out and getting candy and other
treats. The Food Bank Drive is about giving back to the
community.
Students can bring non perishable food items everyday next
week and place them in boxes outside the Pink and Brick
offices.
Please notify PES at 403-783-3583 if your child is going to be absent. If you are aware of a scheduled student
absence please put a note in the student agenda.
If the school does not receive notice, the parent/guardian will receive a phone call to verify the student absence. If we are unable to get ahold of the parent/guardian all emergency contacts will be contacted. Please
ensure all demographic information we have on your student is up to date!!! If students arrive after 10:45 they
will be considered “absent” for the morning.
Home-time messages should be received in the office by 2:00 in order for us to ensure communication with
students and teachers. Please make after school plans with your children before school so that they know what
to do at the end of the day.
and being PREPARED
Students learn best when they are well rested and well nourished. Please help ensure your children have the
best chance at being successful by:
√
Getting 10-12 hours of sleep each night!
√
Having a nutritious and complete breakfast before coming to school!
√
Packing healthy lunches that include a “main” course and several healthy snacks!