Vanscoy School Newsletter

“Nurturing the Potential of All”

668-2056

Kevin Derdall Darin McKay

Principal Vice-Principal

As of January 27, 2015


Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat
25 / 26 Day 6 / 27 Day 1 / 28 Day 2 / 29 Day 3 / 30
No School / 31
Kinderg. Days: Jan. 27, 29
Grade 8’s to Delisle: Jan. 29 Bus Driver: Joanne Peacock
Band – Beginners Only: Jan. 29
Band – Beginners with Juniors: Jan. 26
NO CLASSES: Friday, January 30
Basketball: See listed schedule
Mon. Jan.26: Band – Beginner and Junior
Wed. Jan. 28: Wellness Wednesday
: Spirit Day – Famous Person/Celebrity Day
Thu. Jan. 29: Grade 8’s to Delisle
: Beginner Band
: Grades 5-8 Laser Tag in PM
: International club Feast 3:15-5:15
Fri. Jan. 30: NO SCHOOL – Teacher prep. Time
ACTIVITY/SPECIAL EVENT FEES: A $30/student activity fee is requested each school year and is now due. Send either a cheque or exact change to the school with your child. His/her classroom teacher will forward it on to the school office where a receipt will be issued. Thank you.
2015/2016 KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION
Vanscoy School would like to hear from parents who have a child beginning Kindergarten in Vanscoy this fall. The child must be the age of 5 by December 31, 2015.
Pre-registration is necessary in order to have all programming and staffing in place.
Just call the school office at 668-2056.
We will be asking for your child’s name, birth date, gender, mailing and land location addresses, plus your contact names and numbers. Shortly thereafter, registration packages will be mailed to your home.
We look forward to hearing from you.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are learning about the Ukraine. The club will meet on:
-  Jan. 29 Feast Day from 3:15-5:15
-  Feb. 5 tour of Ukrainian Museum in Saskatoon from 3:15-4:45
NOON KNITTERS CLUB has had a name change. They are now called the MORNING KNITTERS CLUB (to accommodate the many other scheduled activities at noon J ). This club is for Grades 4-8 students that are interested in learning how to knit or experienced knitters that just like to put in more knitting time. The morning knitters will meet from 8:30-8:50 on Days 2 & 4 in the Library.
THE GRADES 5-8 STUDENTS’ GYM CLASSES Please note, some of the classes listed below may be re-scheduled/ cancelled due to fluctuation in temperature.
Grade / Skating
Skates & Helmet
All grades / Broomball
Helmets and Indoor Shoes
All grades / Curling
Helmets Required
Grade 5 only
5 / Wed. Jan.28
Thur. Jan. 29 / Wed. Feb. 4
Mon. Feb. 9
Thur. Feb. 12 / Mon. Mar. 9
Thu. Mar.26
Fri. Mar. 27
6 / Wed. Jan.28
Thur. Jan. 29 / Thur. Feb. 5
Fri. Feb. 6
Wed. Feb. 11 / Mon. Mar. 2
Wed. Mar. 18
Fri. Mar. 27
7/8 / Thur. Jan. 22
Fri. Jan. 23 / Mon. Feb. 2
Tue. Feb. 10
Fri. Feb. 13 / Mon. Mar. 16
Wed. Mar. 25
Fri. Mar. 27
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR BOYS’ & GIRLS’
Please watch for revisions.
B O Y S ‘ B A S K E T B A L L S C H E D U L E
Jan. 27 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 29 / Game at Vanscoy vs VCA / Starts at 4:00
G I R L S ‘ B A S K E T B A L L S C H E D U L E
Jan. 26 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 28
Jan. 27 / Game at Venture Heights Martensville / Drivers needed please
INCLEMENT WEATHER/NO BUS DAYS You may check the website: www.spiritsd.ca (scroll down to bus cancellations) or call the bus hotline to check to see which buses are not running. It is continually updated as information changes.
Bus hotline: 306-683-2805

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Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat
1 / 2 Day 4 / 3 Day 5 / 4 Day 6 / 5 Day 1 / 6 Day 2 / 7
8 / 9 Day 3 / 10 Day 4 / 11 Day 5 / 12 Day 6 / 13 Day 1 / 14
15 / 16
NO SCHOOL / 17
NO SCHOOL / 18
NO SCHOOL / 19
NO SCHOOL / 20
NO SCHOOL / 21
22 / 23 Day 2 / 24 Day 3 / 25 Day 4 / 26 Day 5 / 27 Day 6 / 28
Kindergarten Days: Feb. 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 24, 26
Grade 8’s to Delisle: Feb. 9, 24
Band Bus to Asquith: Feb. 4, 11, 25
Band – Beginners Only: Feb. 9, 24
Band – Beginners with Juniors: Feb. 4, 9, 12, 24, 27
NO CLASSES: Feb. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
GRADES 5-8 GYM CLASSES: See schedule within
Thu. Feb. 1 : Intn’ Club tour of Ukrainian Museum
Wed. Feb. 11: 7:30 pm SCC Mtg.
Feb. 16-20 : NO SCHOOL
Wed. Feb. 25 : SCC Math Night
THE FINE ARTS PERFORMANCES -- EARLY ALERT! The fine arts performances will be held on:
March 10th in the afternoon
March 11 in the afternoon and evening
More information will be included in upcoming newsletters as the performance dates get closer.

VANSCOY SCHOOL AND VANSCOY VILLAGE JOINT VENTURE
Our school and Vanscoy Village are seeking local sponsors for the Disc Golf playing field that will be installed during the spring of 2015. Location will be on the Village and school grounds. For a $500 donation (or more), sponsors will see their business advertised at one of the holes. If you would like to be a part of this great joint endeavor or have questions, please call
Mr. Derdall, school principal at 306-668-2056.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Vanscoy & District ELC Winter Carnival will take place on Saturday, January 31 at Vanscoy Circle Hall from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Advance Family Pass (from the ELC) $15 OR $5/person at the door. Singing with Sylvia will be featured entertainment. Activities include face painting, hockey shoot out, ring toss, Family Photo Booth, ‘can’ knock down, bowling, bean bag toss. Door prizes & 50/50. Full concession with hot meals, drinks, veggies, and baking.
In support of: Vanscoy & District Early Learning Center
Vanscoy Community Recreation Board (Jan/Feb/Mar)
Vanscoy Rink Public Skate time:
Wed. 3:30-5:30 pm Fri. 3:30 to 5:00 pm Sun. 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Minor Hockey Schedule: http://vmhl.wordpress.com/
Community Updates found on:
Facebook at Vanscoy Community Recreation Board
Delisle Minor Football Must register with both Saskatoon Minor Football (SMF) and Delisle Minor Football (DMF). No late registrations will be allowed. Volunteers are needed.
Contact:
Saskatoon Minor Football :
Tykes Ages 4-5: http://www.saskatoonminorfootball.com/tykes
Flag Grades 1-8: http://www.saskatoonminorfootball.com/flag
Six-a-Side Tackle for Grades 5-8:
http:///www.saskatoonminorfootball.com/sixaside
Don Narcisse Football Skills Camp – Saturday, April 25. (Ages 7-18).
Contact: https://www.picatic.com/saskdonnarcisse2015
INFORMATION TO KEEP ON HAND
Vanscoy School 306- 668-2056
Bus Hotline 306-683-2805
Emergency School Land Line if power failure 306-668-2010
PSSD Div. Office website: spiritsd.ca Phone: 306-683-2800
Band Website http://spiritsd.ca/band/west/default.htm
Public Health Info http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca
Early Learning Centre 306-668-6338
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