September 15, 2016
Hello!
Welcome back! We are already in the third week of school! Thank you for partnering with us
again this year. It is our hope that the school year is positive and productive for everyone in our
school community.
In addition to all of our new students, we welcome a few new staff members as well.
Mr. Jeff Milner joins us this year as a CTS teacher (computer science, financial management, new
media, video and animation, yearbook, computers 9 and CALM). Mrs. Amy Davis joins us as
our new Family School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC), and Miss Kyla Perini joins us as an education
assistant. For the first four months of the year, we are also working with four intern teachers:
Michelle Philip in English, Jana Clark in Art, Shaelynn Garner in Social and Natalie Doolevoet in
PE.
We have had a great start. After the first few days, we adapt to our new routines and students,
old and new, are accustomed to our shared space. When it comes to sharing space and time
together, there are two primary expectations: be kind and do your best. We have a great school.
We want to keep our school a safe, respectful, caring place of learning for all. This is our
collective purpose and I know that we will have another excellent year.
Our annual Tri-School BBQ is coming, scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 5:00 to 6:30, in the
bus loop. This is a chance to meet the teachers from Central School, D.A. Ferguson Middle
School and W.R. Myers High School. We hope to see you there! As well, our first School Council
meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 26 at 4:00 in the conference room.
I hope the school year is off to a strong start for every one of our students. Please give us a call if
you have a concern or a question about any school issue. We have support services that may be
able to help:
Mrs. Donna DeRoche- Learning Support teacher, oversees the Instructional Support Plans
Mrs. Amy Davis- Family School Liaison Counsellor (counselling)
Ms. Rylee Heller- Child and Youth Care Worker (counselling)
Mrs. Krisin Bodnar- Academic and Career Counsellor
Mrs. Heather Brantner- Off Campus Co-ordinator and High School Completion
Sr. Constable Gyepesi- School Resource Officer, Taber Police Service
Myers Admin Team- Johanna Kutanzi, Mark Harding and Greg Thompson
See you at the BBQ next week!
Take Care,
Johanna Kutanzi
Principal
In this Issue:
Principal’s Message…….……….…....Pg. 1
Grad 2017……………..….……….….….Pg. 2
NEW!!!
W.R. Myers
now
accepts:
Travel club……………………..………...Pg. 2
New staff members……………………..Pg. 3
Football ……..……………………….…...Pg. 4
Drivers Education………..….……..….Pg. 5
Post Secondary Fair……………..…….Pg. 6
Scholarships……………………………..Pg. 7
VISA, M.C.,
Discover, &
VISA Debit
Work Experience & R.A.P…………….Pg. 8
Calendars…………….……….………Pg. 9,10
GRADS: There will be a MANDATORY
Parent/Grad information and scholarship meeting on OCTOBER 27 at 6:00 pm in the Gym.
There will be hoodies for sale as well as signing
up for Cap and Gown!!!
TRAVEL CLUB:
If you or anyone you know are interested in coming
with us to Italy and Germany during Easter 2017, feel
free to go online to www.eftours.ca and enter tour
# 1607602BK to get more info or to sign up!
Stop by the office and get a pamphlet with all the
Info as well! ALSO-we will be travelling to VIMY RIDGE
(France) in 2018! If interested, come see
Mrs. Pickerell in the FOODS room!!!
Mr. Jeff Milner
Before I even start, I just want to announce my big news that over the
summer I got married! We had a delightful little ceremony next to the
South Saskatchewan River with our closest friends and
family in attendance.
Now, here's a little bit of history about myself: Originally from
Medicine Hat, I've lived in Lethbridge for the past 14 years. I went to
the U of L to study New Media, Fine Art, and Education. I'm the
president of the Lethbridge Chess club — it turns out you don't have
to be particularly good at chess to be the president, you just have to
be enthusiastic. I sit on the University of Lethbridge Alumni
Association Council (ULAA Council) as the director of Public
Relations and Events. From my previous time at W.R. Myers in the
shop to subbing all over and then taking on contracts in Vulcan,
Brocket, and teaching Hutterite students at Midland Colony, I've had
a pretty vast Alberta teaching experience. My passion, however, is in
teaching New Media, and I'm very excited to be a part of the W.R.
Myers team, doing what I love.
Mrs. Amy Davis
Hey Everyone!
I'm so excited to be part of W.R. Myers this year and am looking
forward to meeting each one of you. I am a Registered Provisional
Psychologist and have spent the last two years as the Family School
Liaison Counsellor in the Warner and Milk River Schools.
When I'm not at school, I like to spend time with my two young
kids. I enjoy running, reading and exploring old Ghost Towns with
my husband. I'm always up for an adventure and love learning new
things and meeting new people!! Please drop by and say "hi" when
you get the chance. I would love to meet you!!
Miss. Kyla Perini
Come to the Tri-school B.B.Q. on Tuesday
Sept. 20 and meet all the staff members.
The Myers football team kicked off the year with a 23-12 victory in
Drumheller on Friday, Sept. 2 Evan Harkness had 148 yards rushing and
Bradley Marsden contributed with 2 touchdowns.
On defense it was a team effort with 16 players registering tackles.
The Rebels won 47-14 vs Winston Churchill last Friday night. The team went
up early scoring on their first play. Evan Harkness scored the first of his 3
touch downs running it in on a 80 yard touch down. Bradley Marsden scored
two touch downs and added 158 all purpose yards in total. It was an overall
team effort on defense with 14 players recording tackles.
REBELS football home opener is Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2 pm against the
Canmore Wolverines. Friday, Sept. 23 is fan appreciation night when the
team takes on Pincher Creek at 7:00 pm
Come out and cheer on the team!!!
LETHBRIDGE DRIVING ACADEMY LTD.
ALLAN WAN
PHONE (403) 330- 2275
CAMERON ATWOOD
(403) 758-6438
EMAIL [email protected]
DRIVER TRAINING
TABER, ALBERTA
WE ARE:
-LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
-IN OUR 17TH YEAR OF OPERATION
-GOVERNMENT APPROVED AND CERTIFIED
-A BONDED COMPANY
UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WILL
BE ISSUED WHICH MAY QUALIFY THE RECIPIENT FOR A LOWER
INSURANCE PREMIUM.
THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:
-10 HOURS OF IN-CAR INSTRUCTION
-15 HOURS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
CLASS TIMES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
 OCT 3 2016
 OCT 4 2016
 OCT 5 2016
 OCT 11 2016
 OCT 12 2016
SPECIAL NOTE: ALL CLASS TIMES WILL START AT 3:30 ON EACH OF THE ABOVE DATES.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE W.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL.
THE COST OF THE COURSE IS $800.00 PER STUDENT (GST IS INCLUDED).
WE CAN ACCEPT CASH OR CHEQUES ONLY.
DRIVER SESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED TO SUIT THE NEEDS AND TIME AVAILABLITY
OF THE STUDENTS, BUT WE WILL TRY TO ARRANGE GROUPS OF THREE WITH
BIRTHDAYS CLOSE TOGETHER TO FACILITATE COST SAVINGS.
THE COURSE IS GEARED TO THOSE WITH A LEARNER'S LICENCE AS WELL AS THOSE
WHO ALREADY HAVE THEIR CLASS 5 GDL LICENCE
WE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 10 STUDENTS TO HAVE A CLASS
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS FRIDAY SEPT. 30
Why enroll in Off Campus
Education?
Off Campus can be a good way to top off graduation
requirements. Students can earn 15 of their high school credits through
work experience.
Work experience can be a volunteer position that is a great addition to
your resume.
Students can be in a paid position and earn credits at the same time.
Work can be done after school hours, weekends, holidays or summer.
Work Experience 35 can be used towards many university admission averages
and some scholarships.
How do I sign up?
Please pick up necessary paperwork from Heather in ILT or Tuesdays/
Thursdays if you have a position already.
Bring in paystubs or hour sheets monthly.
R.A.P.
The Registered Apprenticeship Program is a fantastic opportunity for students
wishing to enter the trades. RAP students can earn 40 of their high school
credits through working.
To become a RAP student:
Student needs to find an employer who is willing to apprentice them.
Once you have a position, we will register you with the Apprenticeship board.
Students are required to submit monthly paystubs to log hours.
For more information on the RAP program, please visit tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
Summer hours and evaluations are now due. Please return ASAP.
September 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Day 1
3
9
Day 1
10
FIRST DAY FOR
STUDENTS
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5
6
Day 2
7
Day 1
8
Day 2
NO SCHOOL
LABOUR DAY
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18
12
19
Day 2
Day 1
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Day 1
14 Day 2
SCHOOL PICTURES
SCHOOL PICTURES
Gr. 9- 8:30
Gr. 12- 8:30
Gr. 10 -11:50
Gr. 11 -11:50
20
Day 2
15
Day 1
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21
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28
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30
Day 2
GRAD COMMITTEE
MEETING @ LUNCH
FOODS ROOM
Tri-School
BBQ 5:00
25
26
27
SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING
4:00 pm
BAND PARENT
NO SCHOOL
MEETING 7PM FOR STUDENTS
DEADLINE TO
SIGN UP FOR
DRIVERS ED
17
24
October 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
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Day 2
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Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 1
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Day 2
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PICTURE
RETAKES
DRIVERS ED
STARTS
9
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Day 1
12 Day 2
NO SCHOOL
Post
THANKSGIVING
secondary fair
(ELAA) 9-11 am
DAY
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13 Day 1
17
Day 1
14
Day 2
15
AWARDS NIGHT
7 PM
18
Day 2
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NO SCHOOL FOR NO SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS
STUDENTS MYERS
HORIZON PD
PD DAY
DAY
23
30
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31
Day 2
Day 1
25
Day 1
26
Day 2
WE DAY
(CALGARY)
27
Day 1
MANDATORY
GRAD
MEETING 6 pm
IN GYM
28
Day 2
29