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Principal’s Perspective
Congratulations Grad 2015
Valedictorian:
Congratulations to Heidi Moulton
who has earned the Valedictorian
award for Grad 2015. This award
is based entirely on the student
with the highest overall average
using the Alexander Rutherford
Scholarship criteria.
Congratulations also to several
other students who were
extremely close in the running.
This grade 12 class has a number
of students who have extremely
high honours marks making this
award a great achievement. This
is a graduating class with very
high achievers in such a wide
range of areas; from marks,
athletics, etc. etc.. The Calmar
Please make sure the
Office has your most
current email address
so you can receive the
newsletter and relevant school updates!
Community can be very proud of
these young people.
something our students could use
more time for.
Moving Forward with High
School Redesign (Flex)
Programming.
We will be monitoring attendance
very closely during this last threesession round of Enhancement
Classes held during Flex periods
on Wednesday and Homework
Help Desk on Thursday.
Rounding 3rd and headin’ for
home!
The final exam schedule is posted
in this newsletter. Flex periods
are an excellent time for students
to connect with teachers and get
help preparing. This is also the
time of the year when it is most
important for students to get their
Determining the value and success marks as high as possible but it is
of the program can only be
also the most difficult time. Spring
determined if we are giving it
100%. We will also be using this time and longer evenings makes it
tough to focus on school work but
time on Tuesday for reading.
preparing for finals and getting
Reading is the basis for all other
learning and in today’s fast paced marks as high as possible is very
and digital world, quiet reading is important.
Important Dates This Month
Wednesday, MAY 6—Early Closing (2:26 PM)
Wednesday, MAY 13—Grade 7 & 10 BBQ & ORIENTATION
Thursday, MAY 14—Grade 9 –12 Field Trip to Skills Canada Competition
Friday, MAY 15—Staff Planning & Development No School
Monday, MAY 18—Victoria Day Schools Closed
Friday, MAY 22—Grad Banquet By Invitation
Saturday, MAY 23—Grad Convocation 1:00 PM School Gym
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FOODS
These are all creations of the grade 9's. The exciting thing was that students did everything homemade,
including the pasta and an Alfredo or Meat Sauce. The result were fantastic!
On Friday, April 30 CSS had the pleasure of having Michael Averill perform at
our school. “The Kelowna, B.C.-based singer singer-songwriters’ most recent
album, I’d Rather Walk, explores the kind of self-reflection and contemplation
that can occur when looking at the world in slow-motion.”
As part of his tour, Michael has set out to walk 3000 miles across Canada. So
far he has already covered close to 1800 miles. He says, “The point of this
kind of tour that I’ve been doing hasn’t been for speed, it hasn’t been to get
across Canada as fast as possible. That’s what these things usually are. This
has been the opposite. It’s actually been quite slow and there’s no timeline…
The purpose (is to allow) time to actually meander down a path.”
For more information on Michael Averill please visit
http://michaelaverill.com/
Photo Courtesy Ali
Bordbar British
Columbian troubadour
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Badminton
Congratulations School Reach! (see next page)
Junior High Badminton
Both Junior & Intermediate School Reach won
Provincial Gold Medals in Red Deer on April 17 & 18.
Way to Go:
The following students competed in
the Jr. High Badminton qualifying
tournament in Leduc on April 18.
Intermediate
Adrian Ong
Tyler de Milliano
Sydni Goudreau
Alexa Hawkins, Morgan Zorn, Ashton
Stene, Dylan Popowich, Matthew
Kirtzinger, Tanner Kanis, Justin
Belozer, Sharidyn Tischer, & Brooklyn
Osborne.
Junior
Seth Bumagat
Ethan Toutant
Liam Clayton
Coach: Mrs. Wilson
From that tournament, Morgan Zorn,
Sharidyn Tischer, and Brooklyn
Osborne advanced to the LDAA finals
in Wetaskiwin on April 25th. The
doubles team of Sharidyn and
Brooklyn won a bronze medal at the
finals.
Senior High Badminton
Good work to all the teams who competed at the
zone badminton tournament. Members were:
Edith Peeters and Cassidy Kabanuk who earned a
bronze medal; Cole Gordon and Evan Arndt; and
Breanna Fedor and Robyn Ritchie who finished
4th!
Way to go Brooklyn Osborne &
Sharidyn Tischer on your bronze
medal in badminton! Great work!
Junior Boys Basketball
The boys season ended in a loss to New Sarepta in the quarterfinals. It was a team that we beat in tournament play. The game itself was close we failed to execute our game plan as well as we had liked but still played hard pushing it to the final seconds. I'm proud of the effort the boys
put in this year. We had very good attendance on practices, and a good competitive attitude. We now look forward to next season where our core
of young talent will take over the leadership role. I have high hopes.
Coach Brehmer
World Cup of Soccer
Champions!
Dodgeball
Students and staff have been
competing in high intensity
dodgeball intramurals, wrapping
up this week with playoffs this
Thursday May 7 & Friday May 8 at
lunchtime. Come catch the action!
Congratulations to Team Germany! They
defeated Netherlands 1-0 in the finals.
Get your Hawks swag!
See Mrs. McAviney to purchase your spirit wear
T-shirts $10
Sweats $20
Hoodies $25
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Calmar Secondary Final Exam Schedule June 2015
Exam Week June 23 to 26
Date
Time
Exam
Location
Monday, May 11
9:00-11:00
ELA 9 Part A
Friday, June 12
Monday, June 15
9:00–11:30
9:00–11:30
ELA 30 Part A
Social 30 Part A
Wednesday, June 17
Thursday, June 18
9:00-11:30
9:00–11:00
ELA 30 Part B
Social 30 Part B
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
9:00–11:00
9:00–11:00
9:00-10:15
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Science 9
Social 8
Social 7
Social 10-1 & 10-2
Bio 20
Science 24
Math 30s
Math 9
ELA 8
ELA 7
Science 10/14
Social 20-1 & 20-2
Physics 30
ELA 9 Part B
Math 20-3 & 20-4
Science 8
Science 7
Science 30
Social 9
Math 8
Math 7
9-1 = Brehmer
9-2 = Hanson
Office
30-2 = Saskiw
30-1 = Burden
Office
30-2 = Saskiw
30-1 = Burden
N/A
Gym
Tuesday, June 23
1:00-3:00
Wednesday, June 24
9:00-11:30
9:00-10:15
Wednesday, June 24
1:00-3:00
Thursday, June 25
9:00-11:00
9:00-10:15
Friday, June 26
9:00-11:00
9:00-10:20
Student Expectations for exam week:
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All exams during exam week will be written in
the gymnasium.
Students need to be quiet and respectful of
others writing.
Students must remain in writing for one hour
minimum.
If you need to use the washroom during exam,
please raise your hand.
No electronic devices (Phones, ipods, etc.) in
the gymnasium.
Bags, backpacks and books are to be kept along
the wall of the gymnasium.
Calmar Secondary School is not responsible for
cell phones, etc. left on the supervisor’s desk. It
is recommended electronic devices be left at
home.
Students are to report directly to study hall for
the remainder of the day unless written
permission from parents to leave school
property is provided in advance. Students with
permission to leave from parents are not
allowed to be on school property.
Upon completion of an exam, students are to
immediately report to one of the following:
 Jr. High Study Hall will be located in
Mr. Burden’s and Mr. Jenkin’s room.
 Sr. High Study Hall is located in the
library.
Parents should ensure they have arranged for
the whereabouts of their son/daughter if they
are leaving school property.
A very important THANK YOU to Shawn Abel, Jarod Pyrch, Ron Kozial & Orest Fitzowich for
all your efforts to repairing the bicycle racks for the school. These volunteers supplied
materials and much of their time and skills in getting the racks restored for the school. It is
committed volunteers and positive role modes like you that we can provide our children
with a strong sense of school community, spirit and pride! We appreciate it!
A very big Thank You to Evelyn
Harrison for the generous
donation of books to the library.
Our most sincerest gratitude to our parent
volunteers, The Osborne Family for
constructing new Soccer nets in our North
field. THANK YOU!
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Celebration of the Arts
Watch as the Winspear Centre comes alive with a Celebration of the
Arts featuring music, theatre, photography, film and visual arts,
performed and created by outstanding students-artists, participating in
one of several exceptional Arts Programs in the Black Gold Regional
Schools.
Black Gold Regional Schools invites the public to attend their second
Celebration of the Arts on Friday, May 8, 2015. In 2012, the first
Celebration of the Arts was hosted and this year’s planning committee is
hopeful that this year’s event will be a greater success than the last. The
goal of the event is to cultivate, celebrate and elevate the creative spirit
of Black Gold Regional Schools.
All high schools within the Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 (BGRD)
are participating in this unique student-focused learning experience,
which provides the student-artists an opportunity to showcase their
skills in an elevated setting.
Advanced $12.00 general admission tickets may be purchased from all
BGRD High Schools (Black Gold Outreach, Calmar Secondary School,
École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School, John Maland High
School, Leduc Composite High School, New Sarepta Community High
School, Thorsby Junior/Senior High School, Warburg School). Tickets will
also be available at the door.
See attached Program at the end of the Newsletter.
http://www.blackgold.ca/black-gold-regional-schools-present-acelebration-of-the-arts/
Basketball Crazy Camps 2015
Camp A: Going into grade 4—7
Camp B: Going into grade 8-12
12:45-4:00 pm
12:45-4:00 pm
When: Monday to Friday: August 24—August 28
Where: Leduc Recreation Centre (LRC), Courts A&C
Cost (includes free t-shirt):
Early Bird by May 31-$120
After May 31-$160
Please get your Registration forms from the Office or
go to www.basketballcrazycamp.ca to get your form or to
register online.
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Here is a link to the Powerschool login to setup
your account:
https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public/
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Summer School
Attendance Reporting
The Black Gold Summer School website is now
available on the front page of the Black Gold Regional
Schools website or all staff, parents and students
to access.
Please remember to notify the school if your
child is going to be away on vacation or
absent for any other reason. Thank you!
Upon opening each link there is an option located at
the top of the page to open up a PDF copy of all the
information pertaining to that program. This
will give you the option to print a copy.
Please have your child check the front office if
they may have lost any small personal items.
Additionally, please turn in any items found to
the front office or there is a Lost and Found box
in the front foyer.
http://www.blackgold.ca/schools/summer-school/
Hot Lunch Schedule MAY 2015
Monday
Tuesday
(Toonie Tuesday)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
May 4—8
NO HOT LUNCH
Meat & Cheese
Soft Taco $2.00
Hot Dogs $1.25
Ham & Cheese
Quiche $3.00
Pizza
$2.50/Slice
May 11—15
NO HOT LUNCH
French Toast
$2.00
Ham & Cheese/
Pizza Subs $3.50
NO SCHOOL
May 18—22
NO SCHOOL
Meat & Cheese
Soft Taco $2.00
Taco Salad
$3.75
Hot Dogs $1.25
Hot Dogs $1.25
Breakfast
Sandwich $2.50
Pizza
$2.50/Slice
May 25—29
NO HOT LUNCH
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich $2.00
Taco Salad
$3.75
Hot Dogs $1.25
Spaghetti & Bun
$3.00
Pizza
$2.50/Slice
CALMAR SECONDARY SCHOOL – BELL SCHEDULE 2014/2015 School Year
REGULAR DAY
(MON, WED, FRI)
Period
Warning Bell
Block 1
Block 2
FLEX
BREAK
Block 3
Block 4
LUNCH
Warning Bell
Block 5
Block 6
BREAK
Block 7
Block 8
Time In
8:30
8:35
9:17
N/A
9:59
10:05
10:47
11:29
12:10
12:15
12:57
1:39
1:45
2:27
FLEX DAY
(TUES, THUR)
Time Out
8:35
9:17
9:59
N/A
10:05
10:47
11:29
12:10
12:15
12:57
1:39
1:45
2:27
3:09
Time In
8:30
8:35
9:12
9:49
10:29
10:35
11:12
11:49
12:30
12:35
1:12
1:49
1:55
2:32
Time Out
8:35
9:12
9:49
10:29
10:35
11:12
11:49
12:30
12:35
1:12
1:49
1:55
2:32
3:09
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(FIRST WED)
Time In
8:30
8:35
9:12
N/A
9:49
9:54
10:31
11:08
11:49
11:54
12:31
1:08
1:12
1:49
Time Out
8:35
9:12
9:49
N/A
9:54
10:31
11:08
11:49
11:54
12:31
1:08
1:12
1:49
2:26
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Parent Newsletter
May 2015
Talking To Your Teen About Sex and Sexuality
For many parents, talking to their teen about sexuality and sexual
health can be challenging and sometimes uncomfortable. There are several reasons why
parents may feel this way. Some parents aren’t confident in their knowledge of sexual
health, some are unsure about what is appropriate to discuss with their teen, and some
simply don’t know how to start the conversation.
Alberta Health Services understands these challenges and has created the website
teachingsexualhealth.ca to help you find the information you need to keep the
conversation going with your teen. The Parent portal of the website offers the following:
̶ Tips on how to discuss relationships, sexuality and sexual health with your
child.
̶ Explanations of why and how to talk to your teen about topics like sexual
diversity and bullying.
̶ Outlines of the sexual health curriculum from grade 4 to grade 12.
̶ Webisodes (videos) that give examples of how to answer your teen’s questions about sex and sexuality.
̶ Links to reliable resources and community agencies in your area of Alberta.
In school, your teen will learn about a wide range of topics; including the human reproductive process the elements of a healthy
relationship, the different types of birth control, and much more. Research on sexual health education has shown that teens with
more knowledge about sexual health make more informed decisions, are less likely to take part in risky sexual behaviour, are at less
risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy, and often delay sexual intercourse
Bring the conversation of sexual health into your home for the benefit of your teen’s health and development. We encourage you to
check out what teachingsexualhealth.ca has to offer!
Tips for a Safe Graduation Celebration
High school graduation is just around the corner. Graduation celebrations can be full of joy and excitement; however, they can
also bring your teen face to face with risky situations such as underage drinking, impaired driving or riding with an impaired
driver. In order to help your teen stay safe during grad, communication is crucial. Have an honest and supportive discussion
with your teen about the risks. Clearly explain to them that it is illegal for teens younger than 18 to purchase, possess or
consume alcohol. The following smart risk strategies can help your teen manage the risks during grad season, especially on
the evening of grad celebrations.
̶ Look First. If your teen has their licence and is planning to drive, they should ensure that they are seated safely in their
vehicle and can see the road clearly before driving. If they are allowed to drive at night, urge them to pay extra
attention as the risk for crash increases after dark.
̶ Buckle Up. Your teen must always use their seatbelt and ensure that there are enough seatbelts for all passengers in
the car. People who don’t use seatbelts are three times more likely to be injured than people who use seatbelts.
̶ Drive Sober. Your teen must always be completely in control of their mind and body when driving. This means driving
without any alcohol or drugs in their system, not being tired and not being distracted by their cell phones or passengers.
̶ Seek Help. Encourage and support your teen to seek help from trusted adults like you, when they feel that they are in an
unsafe situation. Encourage them to call you at any time if they need a safe ride home or for any other reason. Always
respond to you teens call for help.
For more information about teenage injury prevention visit:
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/InjuryPrevention/hi-ip-pipt-smart-risk-ahs-approach-teen-risk-mgmnt.pdf
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May Staff of the Month: Miss Mills
We welcome our May Staff of the Month, Miss Mills to CSS as it is her first
year here. She is an Education Assistant and received her training at
Niagara Falls College where she studied to become an Education Assistant/
Special Needs Support.
Miss Mills tells us her favourite part of working here is all the students. She
says, “there is nothing more rewarding than to see them grow and achieve
things they never thought they could”. When we asked Miss Mills if there is
a CSS tradition she is most looking forward to, she replied that she has not
been here long enough to be a part of everything yet. “However, the day
before spring break was so much fun! Seeing the students and teachers let
loose was great!”
Our Niagara Falls native has a variety of interests. It’s a little known fact
that Miss Mills is a very positive person. Could that be from her love for
horror movies?? She’s says there’s nothing better than a good scare! Or
maybe it’s because Miss Mills is ADDICTED to country music…
that will always puts you in a good mood! She will most likely
be chowing down on some chicken wings while catching a
chiller or jamming to Jason Aldean.
Lastly, Miss Mills told us if she could be any type of tree, it
would be a Maple Tree. She said “there is nothing more
beautiful than a maple tree in the summer and autumn”. They
are a symbol of strength and endurance. Helpful qualities for
watching scary movies.
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BGRS Celebration of the Arts Program
Winspear Centre, Friday May 8 7:00 PM
1. O Canada (LCHS Choir and ESBCHS Band)
2. Words of Welcome
3. ESBCHS Band:
a. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (arr. by Victor Lopez)
b. A Fifth of Beethoven (arr. by Ric Stade)
4. Warburg School Ensemble
a. Time Of Your Life (Green Day)
5. New Sarepta Community High School:
a. Bugs (David Shaffer)
b. Selections from The Lion King (arr. Paul Lavender)
6. Calmar Secondary School Drama
a. Cellular Fusion (from High School Musical)
b. Stick To The Status Quo (from High School Musical)
7. ESBCHS and New Sarepta Bands
a. Outrageous Overture (David Bobrowitz)
8. John Maland High School Drama:
a. Selections from Les Miserables
9. New Sarepta Drama
a. Scene from Little Sister (Joan Macleod)
10. Short Films: LCHS Film & Media Studies
11. John Maland Stage Band
a. Opus One (Sid Garris & Sy Oliver/arr. Paul Cook)
b. Steeplechase (Mark Lathan)
c. Jumpin' At The Woodside (Count Basie/arr. Paul Cook)
d. Children of Sanchez (Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez)
INTERMISSION
12. Thorsby High School Band
a. Chant and Jubilo (W. Francis Macbeth)
13. ESBCHS presents Gabbie Daneliuk
a. The Hills Are Alive
14. LCHS and Thorsby Concert Bands
a. Prelude and Primal Danse (Ed Huckeby)
b. Fanfare For The Common Man (Copland arr. Longfield)
c. The King Across the Water (Bruce Fraser)
i. Battle
ii. Lament
iii. Dancing
15. Short FIlms : LCHS Film & Media Studies
16. LCHS Choir
a. Tshosholotza (Traditional, arr. Ames)
b. Farewell Dear Love (Robert Jones)
c. The Seal Lullaby (Eric Whitacre) accompanist: Debbie Regehr
d. Hlonolofatsa (Zulu Traditional)
17. John Maland Concert Band
a. Okeanos (Jack Bullock)
b. On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss (David Holsinger)
c. Highlights from Frozen (arr. Sean O'Loughlin)
18. LCHS Musical Theatre
a. I Know Where I’ve Been (from Hairspray)
19. Mass Band – Promotion March (Ed Chenette)
20. Words of Thanks
21. Mass Band and Choir - Adiemus (Karl Jenkins)