November 28. 2014
Bulldog Barker
Delia School
Box 236
Delia, AB T0J OWO
Phone: (403)-364-3777
Fax: (403)-364-3805
Principal: Mr. Darryl Hern
@deliabulldogs
Can it actually be only a month until Christmas? November brought many great events at Delia including our first reporting period and first round of parent-teacher interviews. Our teachers work hard to
continually assess how students are doing in mastering the outcomes of each class, and to help students achieve this mastery. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child’s
teacher.
Our sports programs continue to do well. Girls volleyball wrapped up before the Fall Break. The teams
had a good season, with both teams making their zone championships. We look forward to the promise that next season holds. We had a great time holding a pep rally for them before they went off to
zones. Basketball has started up for the year with teams at the junior boys and junior girls level. As
well, our senior high girls are joining with Morrin School so that they are able to have the opportunity to
play as well. Good luck to all the teams this year.
On November 5, grade 9 students participated in Take Your Kid to Work Day, which is an opportunity
for students to “job shadow” a relative for a day. And of course we had our yearly fall break, which was
a great chance to rest and recuperate (or to go on hunting trips). Finally, the Community of Delia collected and packed 61 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse. Thank you to everyone who donated and the Grade 5/6s who packed boxes.
We are looking forward to the next month before Christmas, with our Christmas Concert on December
18. This year, we are trying something new in holding our fall Awards Ceremony in conjunction with
the Christmas Concert. This will hopefully allow grads to be home from school to participate in the ceremony. On the last day before the break, Students’ Union is organizing our Winter Festival. We are
looking forward to the afternoon celebration. As the weather is turning colder (and probably more
snowy), please be sure your children are coming prepared with proper clothing and footwear for the
weather.
Finally, if your student is going to be away or has to leave early for an appointment or illness, please
remember that parental contact is required for all students from K-12. Students need to sign out at the
office and we need either a signed note or phone call from a parent or for the parent to come in and
sign the student out. There have been a few occasions where secondary students have simply left and
the office was not informed where they were.
Have a great December everyone, and enjoy the winter weather.
Have a great month and a restful break.
Darryl Hern
Principal
The volleyball pep rally took place on the 7th and the Junior Team played the Senior
Team . Super hero day was on 19th of November as students and teachers participated
in dressing up as their favourite superhero. Delia school made a donation to the legion
for Remembrance Day for the poppies. The Students’ Union is very busy with planning the Winter Fest on December 19th at 1 pm. The Winter Fest will include curling
games, skating, hockey game, snow painting and snowshoes, hay rides and bonfire. On
December 1st the
Students’ union
will be holding our
annual food drive.
They encourage
every class room to
raise 50 nonperishable food
items. The food
drive will wrap up
on 17th. There will
be a prize for the
group that collects
the most items.
Striking a mighty pose
on Super Hero day.
The past few months have flown by in Kindergarten and December has snuck up on us once again! In October we carved pumpkins with our 5/6 Buddies so thank you to them and all the parent volunteers for helping! Also, a huge thank you goes out to all the ECS parents for taking the time to come in to parent-teacher
interviews! We had lots of super heroes flying around our class on November 19th for the Student's Union
theme day. On November 20th the Kindergarten class
had Pirate Day as we were learning about the sound
blend 'ar'. The kids worked hard all day searching for
clues and eventually found their treasure! We are starting to learn about Bears and the class has lots of questions they are hoping to find the answer to. We have
done well with patterns and sorting in math so we will
also be moving onto Number Recognition.
A few upcoming events:
December 8th - there will be no Kindergarten that day
December 15th - there will also be no Kindergarten and
we will instead have Kindergarten on Friday, December
19th so the students can be part of the Winter Festival!
December 17th - Student's Union Crazy Hair/Hat Day
December 18th - School Christmas concert and Awards
Ceremony
We have a busy month in December with all the above events, plus Christmas play practice, Christmas
crafts, and our everyday learning - we are looking forward to it!
The Grade One and Two students have had a fantastic fall!! It seems like time has gone very fast. Just
after Halloween they began studying the novel Charlotte’s Web; examining the qualities of friendship.
Mrs. Johnson was so very pleased to share the students’ work with all the parents who were able to come
into the interviews. With December just around the corner, the students are excited to begin listening to
Christmas stories and attempting to write their own. Check out their Santa letters in the hallway across from
their room.
During the last week of school in December the students are hoping to pay a visit to the Delia Seniors’ Center. Keep an eye on twitter to see them perform.
The Grade 3's and 4's are gearing up for Christmas and busy practicing for our concert and a special trip to
the Seniors. Our room is decorated all Christmassy and it's nearly time to bring on the Christmas crafts!
Meanwhile we are studying a famous Canadian artist, Ted Harrison, imitating his style in our work. This
month we completed our Rocks and Minerals Unit in Science with a field trip to the Tyrrell Museum where we
participated in a gigantic board game about Ancient Alberta Rocks, followed by a tour of the museum. We
finished our Peru Unit in Social with a virtual field trip, A Postcard From Peru. Looking at all the amazing pictures, it was as if we had really gone on a vacation to Peru! We are planning a special International Lunch to
taste test some Ukrainian and Peruvian dishes (not guinea pig!) Our next unit is Ukraine in our study of Communities of the World. So far we are learning some steps of the hopak, their national dance, and how to count
to ten in Ukrainian! We are all busy reviewing and learning our times tables in Math to see who's the Fastest
Times Tabler In the Land! Come read some samples of our writing hanging outside our classroom! We have
been tackling Book Reviews and Fractured Fables in class, as well as learning all about writing a variety of
great sentences.
The Grade 5 and 6 class have had very busy month! In Language Arts they have been working on monster stories. The class is working on using descriptive words to describe their imaginary monsters. The
class has also been working on their writing bingos. Grades 5 and 6 have completed acrostic poems for
Remembrance Day. The class has been working hard on completing their spelling and memo every week!
In Science they are still working on the electricity unit. Currently they are using web quest! As Christmas is
approaching quickly, the elementary classes have began practicing for the annual Christmas Concert
which will be held in the school gym December 17th at 1pm.!
Grade 7 News
Another month has come and gone for the Grade 7 class! In Math they are learning about divisibility
rules, and working with fractions, percent, and decimals. They have now moved on to the next unit in
Science, and are learning about mechanical advantages and simple machines. In Social they are
learning about the French colonies, thirteen British colonies, and First Nations. They are reading the
book “The Hobbit” and doing a novel study on it in LA. In Gym they are doing an archery unit, and
are learning about persuasive writing in Enrichment.
Grade 8 News
In ELA the grade 8’s are reading The Hobbit, and will be going to the Rosebud Theater. In Social
they are learning about early Canadian explorers. In Math the grade 8’s are learning about pythagorean’s theorem and decimals, percents , and fractions. Science is focussed on simple machines
right now. We are working on persuasive arguments in Enrichment and on Monday and Friday is genius hour. Archery is the funnest thing we do in Phys. Ed. In CTS we are making garden project using pallets.
Grade 9 News
In LA we are now watching Ender’s Game… wait WHERE'S THE POPCORN? We are also writing
an Ender’s Game essay at the end of the month. We are also writing the newsletter.
In Science we just saw the charcoal snake (pictured to the
right) We all thought this was awesome! The Charcoal snake is
a reaction between Sucrose and Sulfuric Acid that creates a
column of Carbon.
In Math we are learning about exponents and exponent rules
and working on all kinds of stuff, everything from qr codes to
paper work. In social we are doing the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms. In CTS there’s a thief on the loose! We don't like
this as lots of pieces of our projects have been stolen.
Senior High News
The Grade Tens are reading the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In Science they are learning
Chemistry and Combining Elements. In Math the Grade Tens are multiplying fractions. The Grade
Eleven Biology class is finishing their unit on Cellular Respiration. In Physics they are learning Work
and Kinetic energy. In Social the Grade 11's are debating about farmers, the English and
French. The Grade 12’s are learning about logs in Math and in English they are finishing an Honor
and Courage unit. The Grade Twelves would like to thank everyone who supported their Bake Sale
and Poinsettia Fundraiser. Plans are well underway for Grad in June and we are very excited!
The YEARBOOKS are in and many students were spotted in the hallway poring over the
pages. Job well done to last year’s yearbook committee!
We have a few extra copies left if you would still like to purchase one for a cost of $30.
Cheques can be made to Delia School.
Please seem Mrs. Eitzen if interested in purchasing a Yearbook.
Career News—From Mrs. Olmstead
November 25th was a very busy day as our grade 9’s took part in
“Take your Kid to Work Day”. This was a great opportunity for the
students to see what work involves and make them start thinking
about their future. The next day the grade 9’s gathered as they discussed their days and enjoyed a milkshake. ALIS and Career
Cruiser are a great way for the class to start exploring their options. On November 5th the high school students attended and
hosted the Career Fair. Twenty five exhibitors were at our school
to answer questions and give an insight. Congratulations to
Rebecca, Cole, and Kristin on winning door prizes!
Sports
Jr Volleyball
The JR High Volleyball team had a FANTASTIC year. They placed 2nd and 4th in 2 tournaments we attended. Nov 4 the girls battled against the undefeated St A’s team to win The Big Country League Championship.
We then traveled to zones in Brooks where the girls finished 2nd in Round Robin, but were knocked out early in semi finals. We were very competitive and I am already looking forward to next year.
By Wanda Hall.
Sr. Girls Basketball
This year we have 4 Sr girls going together with Morrin Sr’s field a team, Breanna Heck, Rebecca Freebairn,
Kyra Koustrup and Saige Hall. This super team will be coached by Delia Alumnus Erica Morlock whose college career with the Medicine Hat Rattlers will bring fresh new ideas and enthusiasm to the team. this will be
a tournament team full of talent. stay tuned for updates.
By Wanda Hall
Jr Girls Basketball
This year our team has a new coach, Spencer Lockhart. Our team
includes our captain Jaycee Assman. Assistant Captain Kimberly
Schipper, Alia Nielsen, Jaylee Lavallee, Erin Bergman,and Chantal
Schipper. We are very excited to start our season.
By Kimberly Schipper
Boys Basketball
This year the team has ten
players: Chase Ollen, Carson
Bergman, Thomas Trout, Justin Anderson, Ethan Babiuk, Raden Kipling, Carter Reed, Michael Marshall, and Jared Mason. Carla Anderson has returned to coach the team, and Xander Kipling has taken on
the role of assistant coach. They are excited for their game in St. Anthony’s on December 4th, and hope for another fun season.
By Jared Mason
The Bulldog Cafe would like to thank all our wonderful students and parents for their support to
our breakfast program. We are hearing lots of great comments. And thanks again to the group of
parents who brought in the wonderful food donation and to Double D catering for their continued
support. The case of apples were delicious! And we can never say enough about "Breakfast for
Learning" program. We received a cash donation and gift cards to be used at any Loblaw location. We have been buying from Drumheller Extra Foods! Our school is well nourished and ready
to learn!
If you are interested in supporting the breakfast program (monetary, food, or time) please contact
Barb Marshall at the school ([email protected]).
Please do not forget to follow what’s happening on twitter! Some twitter recommendations are:
@deliabulldogs @BreakfastLearn @MoreAboutMilk @produceforkids
and back by popular demand........
Mini Quiche
This mini quiche recipe is an easy quiche recipe for breakfast, brunch, and parties! Make ahead
for easy entertaining or breakfast!
Serves: 4 dozen mini quiche
Ingredients
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4 dozen mini tart shells
12 large eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
ham, cooked and diced
Some other extra options if desired
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spinach
broccoli
mushrooms
onion
garlic
bacon, cooked and crumbled
seafood
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375º F.
2. Place tart shells on cookie sheets. (use parchment paper on bottom of cookie sheet for easy cleanup)
3. Whisk together eggs and cream until light and fluffy. Stir in cheese and ham (and other optional ingredients if desired). Pour into pie shells. Bake for 15-25 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Remove from the
oven and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.
Reindeer Cake Pops
101 Feature
These cute cake pops are a delicious treat and fun to make! Christmas is coming and
what is better than baking a good old Reindeer cake pop. Cute and Yummy!!
Ingredients
 150g of chocolate cake (previously cooked)
 25g soft butter
 50g icing sugar
 25g plain chocolate
 100g milk chocolate
 small pretzels, broken into large 'antler'
shape pieces
 8 small jelly sweets, red chocolate
beans or Smarties
 2 tbsp. royal icing coloured black or purchased black writing icing
Method
1. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or in a food processor. Put into a
bowl. In another bowl, beat together the butter and icing sugar until creamy.
2. Melt the plain chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and combine well. Add this to
the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly using your hands, until it sticks together. Divide
the mixture into eight and shape each one into a smooth ball. Insert a cake pop stick,
place on a tray lined with baking parchment and chill for at least 2 hours.
3. Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering
water. Take a cake pop and dip in the chocolate. Shake gently until the excess has
drained off. Push into a polystyrene block.
4. Make two holes in the top of the head and insert a pretzel 'antler' in each one. Press
a sweetie nose onto the front and hold for a few seconds until attached. Repeat with all
the other cake pops. Leave to set for about 20 minutes and then using black icing, pipe
on eyes and a mouth.
Fun Stuff
Try to not think about penguins
(Amusement Potential: 1-5 minutes)
This is especially hard, because by trying too much, you remember what you were trying to avoid thinking of.
If you try too little, you end up thinking about penguins anyway.
Blow up a balloon and ask someone to pop it. When they try to start screaming.
Repeat the same word over and over until it loses its meaning
(Amusement Potential: 1-3 minutes)
Pick a random word out of a magazine and say it aloud to yourself until it becomes a meaningless set of noises.
Q. What goes “oh, oh, oh”?
A. Santa walking backwards!
What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?
Claustrophobia!