Rocky Mountain Grizzly
November 8, 2013
2013/2014 School Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary
GOAL #1
Will bullying behavior be reduced through the implementation of the “Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior
Support” program?
OBJECTIVE #1
Will by providing student with the tools to reduce bullying behavior through the blending of a school-wide
positive behavior support and explicit instruction reduce the number of behavioral referrals to the office?
GOAL #2
Will student awareness of emotional-regulation and social/emotional competence enhance student learning and
hopefulness in the classroom?
OBJECTIVE #2
Will teaching all students the strategies of emotional regulation and social/emotional competence provide them with
the skills necessary to become better learners and improved decision makers?
Principal’s Message
Over the course of the school year, we are excited to be offering a program called MindUP™. MindUP™ is an award winning
classroom-based social emotional learning (SEL) program designed to enhance a child’s self-awareness, social awareness,
focused attention, self regulation, problem solving, pro-social behaviours (helping, sharing, and cooperating), and positive
human qualities, such as happiness, optimism, and altruism. Research has shown that students who participate in SEL
programs enhance their overall learning, and the resulting positive behaviours lead to lower dropout rates, a decrease in
anxiety and depression rates, a decrease in classroom conduct problems and increased academic success.
MindUP™ was created to help children understand the ways their brains work as well as how their thoughts and feelings
affect their behaviour. It has four goals:
1. To foster mindful focused awareness;
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To increase positive human qualities, such as empathy, perspective-taking, helpfulness and kindness;
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To increase optimism and well-being, and
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To foster a cohesive, caring classroom climate.
The MindUP™ program is informed by the latest scientific research in the fields of cognitive neuroscience, social emotional
learning, and positive psychology.
Through a series of simple lessons, students learn strategies to calm their minds, focus their attention and become more
aware of themselves, others and their environment. Each lesson also teaches students about their brain (anatomy and
function), and how they can positively influence their own brain development.
We hope that as your child experiences MindUP™ in the classroom, you will talk with them about what they are learning
about focusing attention, social emotional learning, and brain development.
If you would like to learn more about the research around Social and Emotional Learning, please visit www.casel.org If you
have further questions about the program or would like more information, please feel free to contact me.
Ms. Shirley McGale
Welcome
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To Brock Smith in Grade 3 and Felicia Smith in Kindergarten who come back to us from Tumbler Ridge. Welcome!!
To Mrs. Ulrike Sliworsky who is our new Noon Hour Supervisor.
Birthday Wishes for the month of November go out to Caitlin Speer, Ryker Bauer, Taylor Hooper, Jasper Crawford,
Quintin Haagsman, Chloe Reed, Chandell Hawthorne, Riley Paton, Donovin Vandersteen, Abigail Talbot, Alyssa Sheppard,
Chloe Hannan, Veronika Szoltysek, Carly Zimmer, Nate Joy, Chloe Tesoriere, Mosese Ratudradra, Maddix Bryant.
And to Kayla Langenhan who was missed off of the birthday list in October.
Thank You
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To Mrs. Hansen and her volunteers, Mrs. Karen Mills, Mrs. Cheryl Marchand, Mrs. Ulrike Sliworsky, Mrs. Jen Gernon,
Mrs. Helen Taphorn, Mrs. Christine Smith, Mrs. Jamie Robertson, Mrs. Annita Ceulemans, and Mrs. Jennifer Cherney
for helping with the BOOK FAIR in the library.
To Everyone who helped with the Halloween Games Night.
To Everyone who bought tickets for the Haunted Gingerbread House
To RMES PAC for purchasing the pumpkins for our pumpkin carving!
Congratulations!
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To Erin Mills who was the winner of a $500.00 gift certificate to “The Guide’s Hut” in Fernie, Erin was “Caught Being
Good” wearing her helmet and riding her bike safely during the summer.
To Ryker Bauer who was Fire Chief for a Day and Keigan Biech and Ronan Cook who were the Deputies! They were all
invited to lunch with the Fire Chief and Mayor and later they were invited to attend a Fire Practicel
To Scout Langenhan who won the Gingerbread Haunted House!
To Wyatt Wilm, Joni Tobin, Tesa Reutgen, Macy Murray, Declan cook, Celtie-Rae Auger, Alex Klassen, Riley Murray,
Bobby Beranek, Kyle Sliworsky, Lily Cronin-Barrow and Anthony Taphorn who were the winners of the Library’s
Treasure Hunt!
Volleyball Practice
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Boys Volleyball Team: Curtis Taphorn, Rowan Kipnik, Nick Bachmier, Nike Joy, Austin Stebbings, Dhruv Joshi, Dom
Durban, Brayden Sorensen, Tavin Quast, Mosese Ratudradra, Cody Griffin, Levi Rice, Tanner Barclay, Kyle Klein, Alex
Streeter, Anthony Taphorn, Manny Juneau, Gabe Dobson, Brandon Riddell.
Girls Volleyball Team: Has not yet been chosen
The District Volleyball Tournament has been changed to Thursday, December 5th here in Elkford, both teams will be
playing at Elkford Secondary.
Elkford Food Bank
 Beginning on November 18th RMES will begin collecting non-perishable food items for the Elkford Food Bank.
 For every 10 items collected we will light up a light on the Christmas tree! Let’s light up the tree completely!!
 Last year we collected 337 food items, let’s see if we can beat that this year! All donations stay in Elkford.
P.A.C. News
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Friday, November 8th, PAC is sponsoring a “Family Board Games Night” from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Parents/caregivers must
accompany children. There is NO CHARGE for this event.
Hot Lunch is on November 21st and Milk & Cookies is on November 28th.
“Mom’s Pantry” fundraiser forms due in on November 13th.
Holiday Gift Shop will be on November 27-28th this year. This a shopping experience for our students to purchase gifts
for family and friends in the safety of the school. Gifts are moderately priced between $2.00 - $20.00 The shop is
operated by parent volunteers and cannot be run without help.
o If you can help out on either day, please contact Karen Mills at 250-278-0101 or email at
[email protected]
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY– UPCOMING EVENTS
“A good place to stop, the place where you go to learn”, Elkford Schools in the Ktunaxa language.
November 12th
Circle Group Metis Jigging
3:00pm – 4:30pm ESS Room 150
(signed permission form required)
Meet at portable and we’ll all walk over together.
November 15th
Scan the QR code to
hear the Ktunaxa name
for Elkford Schools and
the English translation
Louis Riel Day; Circle Group Metis Jigging
11:30 –12:15pm RMES Library
November 18th & 25th
November 19th
Math Group; Games & Activities to help
with Basic Facts
Or paste this li nk into your browser:
All Intermediate and Gr 3 (with special permission)
11:45-12:15pm RMES Library
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=v92J8tjjr_4&feature=youtu.benk
Circle Group Metis Jigging
3:00pm – 4:30pm ESS Room 150 (signed permission form required)
Meet at portable and we’ll all walk over together.
November 20th
Circle Group Field Trip; Puppet Show; Key City Theater
(including ESS student helpers)
8:30-2:30pm (return to RMES)
November 25th
Math Group; Games & Activities to help with Basic Facts
All Intermediate and Gr 3 (with special permission)
11:45-12:15pm RMES Library
Please contact me if you would like any information about the Aboriginal Education Program in SDNo5; SE Kootenay.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November
8
6:00 - PAC Sponsored Board Games Night
8
2:00 - Remembrance Day Assembly
8
6:00 – RMES PAC Board Games Night
11
Remembrance Day – NO SCHOOL
13
12:30 – Mrs. Durand’s class swims
13
1:30 – Mrs. Madsen’s class swims
14
12:30 - Gr 5/6 class swims
18
RMES starts collecting for the Food Bank
18
11:45 – Math Group
20
12:30 – Mrs. Durand’s class swims
20
1:30 – Mrs. Madsen’s class swims
21
12:30 - Gr 5/6 class swims
21
**1:30 – Mrs. Durand’s class swims
21
1:00 – Choir sings at Moonlight Madness
22
Non-Instructional Day – NO SCHOOL
25
11:45 – Math Group
27
Holiday Gift Shop
27
12:30 – Mrs. Durand’s class swims
27
28
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1:30 – Mrs. Madsen’s class swims
Holiday Gift Shop
Milk & Cookies (PAC)
12:30 - Gr 5/6 class swims
Report Cards Sent Home
Alternate Calendar Day – NO SCHOOL
December
4
12:30 - Gr 5/6 class swims (makeup class)
5
**District Volleyball Tournament (ESS)
10
Last Day for Food Bank Collection
13
Non-Instructional Day – NO SCHOOL
17
Christmas Concert
18
Hot Lunch (PAC)
19
12:30 – Month End Assembly
20
PM - Swim/Skate Party (tentative)
23-Jan 3 Christmas Break
Jan 6
Back to School 2014
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
2500A Balmer Dr., P.O. 460,
Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0
Phone: 250-865-4625 Fax: 250-865-4451
November 8, 2013
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Head lice has been reported at RMES. To prevent further spread please check your child’s hair and scalp
carefully.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
Find a comfortable well-lit spot
Check the hair from the scalp to the end of the hair strand. First, look at the
hair at the back of the neck, behind the ears and above the forehead. Then,
check the rest of the head.
You are looking for live lice and/or eggs. Nits (eggs) are attached to hair close
to the scalp. Nits are white to light brown in colour and may be confused with
dandruff. Nits are firmly attached to the hair and do not move unless you slide
them down the hair strand.
If you find a louse or nit, check all household members. Treat only those who
have head lice or nits, following Option A or B. (see attached)
Let the school know if your child has head lice or nits.
Remember:
Should you find signs of head lice infestation, please begin treatment at once. Children with head lice should
be kept home until treated. They may return to school once the infestation has been completely removed and
no nits (eggs) are present.
 Make weekly head checks part of your routine.
 Scratching and itching of the scalp may be a sign of head lice.
 If your child has long hair, keep it tied back.
Please contact your nearest Health Centre for further information (1-800-661-0329).
Yours truly,
Ms. S. McGale
Principal