CITADEL MIDDLE SCHOOL A Special Pl-ace for a Special Age 1265 Citadel Drive, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X6 Mission Statement Working together, our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and responsive environment that meets the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Tel: 604-945-6187 Fax: 604-937-8042 http://www.sd43.bc.ca/middle/citadel/Pages/default.aspx 14th, 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians: Citadel Middle School 1995-2015 It has been my pleasure and privilege to have served in the role of principal here at Citadel Middle for the past eight years. Our school community is a vibrant, caring and committed one. Through our work together as families and staff, we have supported the growth and development of a few thousand “middle schoolers”. I have enjoyed seeing students learn, achieve and excel in all areas as they have completed their middle school journey. Our PAC and their support of the work of our staff has been important and appreciated. Your generosity, financially, has enabled us to achieve our school goals. You have provided computers labs, musical instruments, Math manipulatives and many other resources. Our staff and students are grateful for your ongoing support. Effective July 1st, I will be assigned to Summit Middle School, as principal. While I am excited about accepting this new challenge, I will miss the people in our school community…past and present. I leave Citadel Middle with many fond memories. Over the eight years we have shared happy times and sad times…we have celebrated, grieved and supported each other. Thank you for a wonderfully rewarding eight years. Our community will welcome Ms. Abby Soh as principal. She will be joining us from Banting Middle School. Ms. Jung will remain with us as Vice Principal. We will provide as many opportunities as possible for Ms. Soh to spend some time at Citadel over the upcoming weeks. Volume #21 Issue #6 As always, please fell welcome to contact me should you have any questions, ideas or suggestions. This is a very busy time of year as we are moving towards year end and planning our organization for the upcoming school year. We have many activities and events planned between now and year end. Our teachers are continuing to keep students focussed on learning, while enjoying some traditional year-end activities. I hope you enjoy a wonderful long May weekend! Sincerely, G. Speight Principal [email protected] Important Dates Monday, May 18 Tuesday, May 19 Monday, June 8 Monday, June 15 Monday, June 22 Tuesday, June 23 Wednesday, June 24 Thursday June 25 Victoria Day – school closed Pro D Day – no school PAC Meeting – 7pm Library All parents welcome! MACC Parent Information Evening 7-8pm Grade 6 For A Morning 9-12 Grade 8 Playland Field Trip Awards Ceremony 1pm Gym Grade 8 Leaving Ceremony 10:00-Noon Gr 6/7 Year End Field Trip Splashdown Park Water Slides Report card pickup 10am Citadel Middle School Page 2 SCHOOL NEWS CLASS PLACEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER There are many considerations that we keep in mind when organizing classes for the next school year. Some of the factors considered include class composition, students’ strengths and needs, gender, friends and class size. Parents, at times, also request input regarding their son/daughter’s placement. If you have a request regarding placement, we will require your written request (letter format only, no email please). The letter outlining your request should be directed to Mrs. Speight. Our staff will spend many hours organizing classes for the fall. It is a very involved process. We will not be in a position to make changes to classes in September. Therefore, it is imperative that parent requests come in early. While we will make every endeavor to accommodate parental requests for class placement, please understand that we cannot guarantee our ability to meet your request. Please submit your placement request, in writing, by May 15TH, 2014. PLANNING A MOVE? As we begin to plan our school organization for next year, we are looking carefully at the number of students we anticipate for September. If your family will be moving over the summer, we would greatly appreciate a call or a note sent to our office. This will assist us in our planning for September. NUMERACY – MAY In an effort to support our school-wide numeracy goal, Citadel’s PAC generously donated funds to pay for new math supplies (spinners, dice, algebra tiles, fraction strips, geoboards, and dozens of other, essential manipulatives). These supplies arrived at the end of last month, and the numeracy committee is eagerly sorting, boxing, and labelling the materials so teachers can bring them into their classrooms. On behalf of the staff and students of Citadel, the numeracy committee would like to express a sincere thank you to our school community for providing the funds to purchase these much needed materials! May 14th, 2015 TEAM AIR This year, spring has certainly gotten off to a great start. The beautiful weather has many students making plans for summer. However, there are still plenty of projects to complete before summer holidays. In Math, Grade 7 students are working through data analysis by studying mean, median and mode. Grade 8 students are examining patterns, algebra and graphing. In Social Studies, students are continuing a gameified study of life in the middle ages. Students are using a simulated experience to more fully understand the lives of peasants, knights, nobles and monarchs. In addition, students are completing a variety of projects to demonstrate their learning. Mrs. Elie’s, Mr. Goring’s and Ms. Wiest’s Language Arts classes are preparing their speaking assignments. Ms. Jensen’s class is reading historical fiction novels to enhance their understanding of the Middle Ages. In addition, humanities classes will continue to focus on writing effective paragraphs. Ms. Hughes’s Science classes are culminating their study of Optics with an inquiry project of the student’s choice. Ms. Jensen’s and Ms. Hughes science classes are also looking forward to the cow’s eyeball dissection. In French, students are improving their vocabulary and grammar by speaking and writing in complete phrases. TEAM EARTH Last week saw the 5th annual Citadel Bring Your Children to School Day. Mrs. Speight invites staff on a yearly basis to bring their children/grandchildren/pets to school for the day. This is an extra special day for our entire community! Thank you to Ms. Emmerson for shopping for and preparing our delicious bbq lunch. The afternoon Talent Show was a delightful cap to our day. Thank you, Mr. King, for organizing the musical talents. Team Earth was well represented by performers and MCs! Citadel Middle School Page 3 Team Earth wishes to say a big THANK YOU to Mr. Marrello for his dedication and enthusiasm while Ms. Angst was serving as Administrative Assistant. Last week, students from room 207 thoughtfully organized a “Thank You, Mr. Marrello/Welcome Back, Ms. Angst” celebration. We wish Mr. Marrello well as he takes over his Grade 6 class on Team Fire. We will soon be sending home permission forms for our school-wide field trip to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival happening Tuesday, May 26. This event will be an opportunity to reinforce French curriculum in a fun atmosphere for the entire Citadel community. Mr. King and Ms. Lewis will be completing the Socials World Religions unit by the end of May in order to begin studying the Renaissance. Ms. Angst’s class is moving into the medieval time. In Science, Ms. Angst’s class is finishing their Optics unit and soon moving on to Plate Tectonics. Mr. Raz’s classes are continuing their work on Optics. In Language Arts, Mr. King and Ms. Lewis’s classes are completing independent reading projects. In addition, we are learning about persuasive techniques in preparation for essays and speeches. In P.E., classes are working on rugby and badminton. As the weather continues to be lovely, thank you for your help and support ensuring students are on time and prepared for class. We will encourage students to get the rest and replenishing they need as well. It will be a busy and exciting two months! TEAM FIRE The good weather is here and Team Fire is ready for some fun in the sun! As the weather improves, Team Fire students will be spending more and more time outside in their spare time as well as during class time. Please remind students to dress appropriately for the weather and to have an extra sweater or jacket at school, just in case. We love taking advantage of the sunny weather We would also like to take this opportunity to remind students that there is a dress code that Citadel Middle School has established. It can be found in the May 14th, 2015 agenda books that many of us use. Spring is usually a good time to review it! May and June promise to be very busy months! We will be going on our first team field trip on May 15th. We have organized an adventure at Wild Play Element Park in Maple Ridge. We are still looking for a few drivers and parent volunteers to stay at the park with us. This field trip is always one to remember as the students are challenged not only by the course, but also to encourage and build community with those around them. Students are reminded to bring weather-appropriate clothing, running shoes, and a bagged lunch. As a school, we will also be going on a field trip to the Vancouver Children’s Festival on May 26th. The whole school will be travelling down by bus and will be watching the French Folk Music group, Bon Debarras, perform. We are very excited to take part in this awesome cultural experience. Look for more information to come soon! We would also like to thank you (parents and students) for your participation in this year’s Terry Fox Run. Although the weather was terrible, Team Fire persevered and made all team teachers proud. Someone even overheard a student commenting “It takes more than a little water to put out Team Fire!” Thank you for supporting such an important cause. In the coming month, Team Fire students will turn their focus in Social Studies to study countries of the World. Please mark your calendars now as we will be celebrating our work together in an evening display on June 9th from 4-6 pm. All parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc. are invited to come and view our incredible work! TEAM WATER April went past in the blink of an eye and now we are into May and the last two months of the school year. Team Water is happy to say that Ms. Jung has returned and will continue working with some of Grade 8s for Math and our whole team on Fridays for LA. Last month many of our students participated in track and field, badminton, movie evenings and other extra-curricular activities which are a great Citadel Middle School Page 4 ways to get involved and connect with peers. Many of our students participated in our school wide Terry Fox run despite the wet weather. Thank you to those who supported this important fundraiser. This month, we are looking forward to many authentic and engaging learning experiences outside of school. Ms. McDonnell has put together a trip out to UBC on May 12th to explore biodiversity through an Aboriginal lens. Many thanks to Darcy Ellis and his team of teachers at the Aboriginal Education Department for supporting such a great learning experience for our students. As well, we will be attending the Vancouver Children’s Festival as part of learning about French Canadian and Metis culture on May 26th. (We hope that it is not raining when we go ;) Our team has been immersed in the Middle Ages the last few weeks, enjoying dressing up, jousting, trading goods and stockpiling weapons and money as they role play life in the Feudal System as part of Social Studies. Is it better to be a peasant or a rich noble? Feel free to ask you child the answer. At this time of year, we notice our Grade 8 students beginning to get anxious about moving on to secondary school. It is normal for someone to feel uncertain and worry about such a big transition. Please talk with your child about any worries they have and do not hesitate to contact his or her teacher about any concerns. We look forward to a great month full of lots of great learning opportunities. EXPLORATIONS Art This term we had a first nation’s guest, Darcy Ellis, visit four art classes. During this time he was able to expose the students to the history and various types of first nations art work before he taught them how to draw the unique shapes on the outline of a killer whale. The guided drawing experience allowed the students to practice and perfect the first nation style but, it also allowed the students to add their own personal designs and colors. Each student’s killer whale is unique and can be seen displayed around the school. It was a great opportunity for everyone. May 14th, 2015 Computer Exploration The students in Computer explorations are currently working on their Dream Vacation assignment, which focuses on improving both their research skills, as well as their ability to use Microsoft Word. The students will be going through the many steps involved in planning an actual vacation, with a budget of $4,000. We learned how to look up actual flights, to locate information like arrival and departure times, airport codes, duration of the flight, distance flown and price. Students learned how to make a table/chart, how to add and remove rows and columns, as well as how to merge cells together in order to effectively and neatly present the information found. The students are learning how to look up hotels and tourist attractions, as well as how to read the reviews about hotels/tourist attractions, to determine whether it is something they feel is worthwhile. We will also be learning how to use Google Maps to determine travel time and distance between places, as well as how to use “Street View” to check out what the surrounding area looks like. There is also a component of planning, as students are expected to plan out each day of their vacation. They will be writing a journal for each day of their vacation, talking about the highlights of the day. The students are made aware of useful travel websites, like taxifarefinder.com, to help them better plan for their vacation. Students will learn how to put in a cover page, drop caps, headers and footers, as well as how to insert a picture so that the words wrap around the picture. In addition, we will be talking about how to add borders around pictures, as well as alter the shape of the photo to make the photos more visually exciting. We will be working on this assignment for a few weeks. After this, we will be learning how to use Microsoft Powerpoint to create a slideshow on a topic of their choice. This slideshow will include music, animations, slide transitions, and will be timed to run on its own at the appropriate speed. Citadel Middle School Page 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS SUMMER LEARNING 2015 ONLINE Registration Dates (6:00 a.m. Opening) Middle Skill Building (Hillcrest, Kway, Scott Creek, Centennial, Charles Best): May 28th Grade 9 & 10 Skill Building (Charles Best): May 28th Students must have an account with our online system BEFORE registering for courses. Please visit our website and create/update your account now. To create an account you will need your child’s PEN number, which is available at your home school. We are offering courses in Art, Band, Computers, Creative Writing, Drama, English (LA and for beginners), French L. Arts (Kway only), Math, Montessori, PE/Leadership, Science and Tech Ed* (*held at Charles Best and Centennial for students moving into Gr 7, 8 or 9) and more to come! Program Dates: July 7 to July 24 Visit www.summerlearningcoquitlam.ca COMMUNITY NEWS DUCKS BEACH VOLLEYBALL 2015 Tryout Information Location: Town Center Beach Volleyball Courts Registration: Online registration, please visit the Ducks site Cost: $5 (please pay when registering) Times: Vary (please see below) U11/12 (born in 2003) Sunday May 24th, 8:30 – 10:00 am U13 (born in 2002) Sunday May 24th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm U14 (born in 2001) Sunday May 24th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm U15 (born in 2000) Wednesday May 27th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm May 14th, 2015 U16 (born in 1999) Wednesday May 27th, 6:00 – 7:30 U17 (born in 1998) Wednesday May 27th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm U18 (born in 1997) Wednesday May 27th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm For more information visit www.coquitlamducks.com For questions email [email protected] COQUITLAM YOUTH ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Friday, June 5, 2015 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam Junior Orchestra - Ages 9-12 Senior Orchestra Ages 13 - 22 Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion Go to www.coquitlamyouthorchestra.ca for more info and to REGISTER FOR THE AUDITION Youth cricket program for boys and girls ages 6-18 Season Starts: May 2015 Practices Monday from 6-730 @ Mackin Park, Coquitlam No experience necessary – all levels welcome Coaches and equipment provided, come have fun and learn an exciting sport. For more information email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.windiescricketclub.com Citadel Middle School Page 6 May 14th, 2015 SCHOOL DISTRICT #43 COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2015 Community Schools are pleased to offer Summer Day Camp Programs. Camps will be held at the following School locations WHERE: CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL: MINNEKHADA MIDDLE SCHOOL: 2260 Central Avenue, Port Coquitlam 1390 Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam TIMES: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM (DOORS OPEN 8:45 AM & PICK UP BY 2:45 PM) AGE OF CAMPERS: 6 YEARS TO 12 YEARS ONLINE PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: VISA, MASTERCARD OR INTERAC/DEBIT PAPER REGISTRATIONS: CASH AND CHEQUES CONTACTS: Central Camp: Dasha Belskaya - [email protected] Minnekhada Camp: Steve Brown-John - [email protected] Central Camp - will run 6 weeks: June 29th to August 7th 2015 C-1 Week / Camp 1 Mon. June 29 – Fri. July 03 $80 4 Days Mon – Fri *No Wednesday C-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 06 – Fri. July 10 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 13 – Fri. July 17 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-4 Week / Camp 4 Mon. July 20 – Fri. July 24 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-5 Week / Camp 5 Mon. July 27 – Fri. July 31 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri C-6 Week / Camp 6 Tue. Aug 04 – Fri. Aug 07 $80 4 Days Tue - Fri Minnekhada Camp - will run 6 weeks: June 29th to August 7th 2015 L-1 Week / Camp 1 Mon. June 29 – Fri. July 03 $80 4 Days Mon – Fri *No Wednesday L-2 Week / Camp 2 Mon. July 06 – Fri. July 10 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-3 Week / Camp 3 Mon. July 13 – Fri. July 17 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-4 Week / Camp 4 Mon. July 20 – Fri. July 24 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-5 Week / Camp 5 Mon. July 27 – Fri. July 31 $95 5 Days Mon - Fri L-6 Week / Camp 6 Tue. Aug 04 – Fri. Aug 07 $80 4 Days Tue - Fri Thank you for supporting SD#43’s Summer Camps Program Citadel Middle School Page 7 May 14th, 2015 About the Camp Weekly activity schedules will be available the first day of camp and will vary between the different sites. The examples of daily/ weekly activities will reflect the following areas: • • • • • • Recreation and Games, Arts and Crafts, Science Activities Field Games and outdoor sports - weather permitting/Park Outings BBQ / fun day Field trips to local community events and centres (fees apply). Permission Forms will be sent home each session/week Weekly big screen movie with popcorn and juice Possibility of guest leaders with special activities or presentations Camp participants MUST bring the following items each day, labeled, with your Child’s Name: • • • Lunch and snacks Change of clothes Sun Screen • • • Water Bottle Hat A Smile (no label required) Please ensure that your children do not bring money (unless requested) or personal items to camp. (Please no cell phones, iPods, etc.) Community School’s will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Camp hours are: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM. Drop off at 8:45 AM and pick up by 2:45 PM Parent, caregivers or legal guardians will be required to sign their child(ren) in and out each day. If your child(ren) is/are allowed to wait or walk home on their own we must have a written and dated consent. A child(ren) will not be released until the adult, who has signed in their child(ren) that day, arrives to pick them up or contact has been made for an alternate arrangement. Ministry of Children and Families guidelines will be strictly followed for children who are not picked up on time. How to Register Our Community School Summer Day Camp Registration is now online and will accept payment using Visa; MasterCard or Interac/Debit from most major banks. You can get instant confirmation of your spots in the summer day camp at the location you choose. You will require an email address in order to get your confirmation # and print out a receipt for your payment. To register online please visit the appropriate school website as listed below then click on Community Programs, which will lead to the Summer Camp Registration button. Karelo provides the online registration service. Central Camp: www.sd43.bc.ca/central Minnekhada Camp: www.sd43.bc.ca/minnekhada If you do not wish to register online please visit the appropriate School’s website then click on Community Programs, which will lead to the Summer Camp Registration forms. Please print and fill out the forms. Return the forms to the school office with payment either cash or cheque made payable to: Central Camp: made payable to Central Community School Minnekhada Camp: made payable to Minnekhada Middle School
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