February Newsletter
February 2015
Volume 2 Issue 6
Reflection
Inside this issue:
Administrators’ Message
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Open House
Information
2
Upcoming Key Dates
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Spread love everywhere you go:
First of all in your own house.
Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor…
Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier.
Be the living expression of God’s kindness;
kindness in your face,
kindness in your eyes,
kindness in your smile and
kindness in your warm greeting.
Quebec Trip
Mother Teresa
Math Contest
Student Exchange Program
Band News
4
Athletics
5
EMSA Soccer
6
RunningRoom Indoor
Games
7
Leadership
Letter From Mr. Leibel
for Faith Development
Day
8
Provincial Accountability
Survey
9
Alberta Government
10/11
Diabetes Conference
12
Alberta Health
13/14
Message from Trustee
15
Superintendent's Message
16
Message from Archbishop
Smith
17
St. Rose Parent Tech
18-20
Important Dates
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Calendar
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Administrators’ Message
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
The month of February represents the mid-point of the school year! The spiritual and
prayer focus for the month of February is Justice. The High School Information Day
for Grade 9 students is on Thursday, February 12th, Family Day on Monday,
February 16th, and Open House on Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm.
Did you know that St. Rose only has one feeder school, St. Paul School, from which
to draw students? Through parental referrals, and because of St. Rose’s outstanding
reputation, the remaining students come to us from all over the city. We thank you for
your on-going support and ask that you help us to continue to build on our school
success by referring St. Rose School to your family, friends and neighbors. They may
join us for our Open House!
We remind you, at this time, to review your child’s academic progress via
PowerSchool. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the teachers to
address them. Second Term Report Cards will be available electronically on Friday,
March 6.
Have a great February and memorable Family Day!
Mr. Barton Leibel and Mr. Sean Gregg
Follow us on
Twitter!
@StRoseJrHigh
LATES
We have a number of students arriving late to school. Please ensure that
your son/daughter is here for the start of the day. They should be in
their homeroom by 8:20 am. Should they have a reason for lateness, i.e.
Appointment, they MUST sign in at the office before going to class.
Thank you for assisting us with this concern.
Monday, February 23 at 7:00 pm (6:30 band to perform) is Open House at St. Rose. Open House
is an opportunity for us to showcase the wonderful talents of our students and staff. Word of mouth is the
best advertising that we have, so please tell your extended families, friends, and neighbors to come out and
discover what St. Rose has to offer.
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If you have a child going into Grade 7 who is interested in attending St. Rose and taking either
Honours Language Arts and/or Accelerated Math and/or Accelerated Science,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SIGN UP TO WRITE EXAMS IS BETWEEN FEB. 24TH AND
MARCH 4, 2015.
The dates to write the entrance exams are as follows:
Honours Language Arts
Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 am and Monday, March 9th at 3:30 pm
Accelerated Math
Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 am and Monday, March 23rd at 3:30 pm
Accelerated Science
Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 am and Monday, March 16th at 3:30 pm
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UPCOMING KEY DATES FOR GRADE 9 HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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MAC H.S. – TBA
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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER- March 19th, 6:00—8:00 pm
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ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO- MARCH 23rd, 25th or April 15
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MOTHER MARGARET MARY- March 12th
*Students will need to bring their Term 2 Report Card and Turn Around document which the school
will provide to each grade 9 student.
BON VOYAGE!
On February 4th, Mrs. Arksel, Mrs. Prystay and Mr. Prokopiw along with 30 grade 8 students will depart on
an exciting adventure! St. Rose school’s second culture trip to Quebec City will be full of adventures, activities and Quebecois cuisine. Students and teachers will experience the Francophone culture, tour some of
Canada’s most historic sites, develop skills at a circus school,
and cap it all with the Quebec Winter Carnaval!
Safe Travels!
MATH CONTESTS
All grade 9’s will write the Pascal Contest on
Tuesday, February 24th.
All grade 7’s and 8’s will write the Gauss Contest
on Wednesday, May 13th.
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Information is available for any students turning 15 this year who are interested in participating in a school exchange
program. ASSE is accepting registrations for students looking to study abroad for the summer, one semester or one
year, as well as host families willing to offer accommodations to exchange students.
We also have information on a summer program for any girls looking at computing science as a possible post secondary career. The summer program is offered at the CEMC in Waterloo, ON
Students can see/or parents can email Ms. Johnson if interested in either of these programs.
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Band News
The Concert Band performed at Archbishop Oscar Romero High
School on Friday, January 30th in the “Rockin’ at Romero” band celebration. They joined band students from H. E. Beriault, St. Thomas More
and S. Bruce Smith junior high schools who shared their talent and hard
work. The Concert Band sounded great!
The Concert Band will travel to Vancouver, April 29th to May 2nd, on its
annual band trip. Three parent chaperones are required; please contact
Mr. Prokopiw if you would like to help supervise this fast-paced and funfilled field trip! The Grade Seven Concert Band and Jazz Band
continue to rehearse diligently and will travel overnight to Calgary, May
21st-22nd. Two supervisors are also required for this trip.
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Sr. Girls Basketball
The Sr. Girls Basketball Team has started off their season with a bang! The girls competed in the St. Francis Xavier
Tournament on January 9th and 10th and they did not disappoint. The girls defeated Allendale on Friday night in their
first game of the season. As well, they defeated Sir John Thompson in the semi finals Saturday morning and lastly they
played Mother Margaret Mary in the finals. The girls played an exceptional game, defeating Mother Margaret Mary
to bring home the championship trophy for the 7th year in a row. Way to go girls! A special congratulations to Chelsea H who was awarded a tournament all-star and Nicole F who won tournament MVP.
On Tuesday January 13 the girls began their regular season league games. The have defeated all their opponents so
far this year, which have included Louis St. Laurent (74-29), Father Michael Troy (43-12), and JH Picard (67-27). Their
next two league games are home games which will be played on Tuesday January 27 against St. Thomas More and
Tuesday February 10 against Mother Margret Mary. As well, the girls will be playing Tuesday February 17 at Louis St.
Laurent and then again at home for their last league game on Thursday February 19 against Father Michael
Troy. Playoffs begin on Tuesday February 24.
As well, the girls will be competing in two more tournaments in the next few weeks. The Archbishop MacDonald
Tournament runs on January 30 & 31 and the Ross Sheppard Tournament is on February 5/6/7.
We wish the girls best of luck in the remainder of their season and tournament action. Remember, spectators are
welcome to come watch any games, so come on out and show your eagle pride!
Jr. Boys Basketball Team 2015:
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For more information contact [email protected]
EAGLE LEADERSHIP NEWS
Congratulations to Mrs. Usenik’s 9C homeroom who earned the
most Eagle Leadership points for July in January!
Our next theme day is Friday, January 30 – Pajama
Day!
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Important Dates
8815 145 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5R 0T7
Phone: 780 483-2695
Fax: 780 487-8237
E-mail:
[email protected]
C HECK OUT OUR
2nd
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Grade 7 Accelerated Math Exam
3rd
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Faith Development Day - NO SCHOOL
11th
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Grade 7 Accelerated Science Exam
12th
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High School Information Day (Morning) - Archbishop MacDonald,
St. Francis Xavier H.S. Oscar Romero, St. Joseph’s & Mother Margaret
Mary ( Grade 9’s)
16th
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Family Day - NO SCHOOL
23rd
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St. Rose Open House - 7:00 pm (6:30 band perform.)
24th
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Pascal Math Contest - Grade 9 Students Only
26th & 27th
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Teachers’ Convention - NO SCHOOL
WEB SITE AT
www.strose.ecsd.net
Upcoming Dates
March 2nd
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Classes Resume
March 6th
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E-Report Card after 3:30 pm
March 9th
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Term 3 Starts
March 12th
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Student/Teacher Conferences
March 13
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St. Rose Staff PD Day, No Classes
2015-2016
New Student Application
Information
We will be accepting new student
applications for the 2015/2016
school year at the Open House on
Monday, February 23. Please let
your family, friends and neighbors know!
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February 2015
Sunday
1
Monday
2
D1
Gr. 7 Accelerated
Math Exam
Tuesday
Wednesday
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4
D2
FAITH
DEVELOPMENT
DAY
Thursday
5
Friday
Saturday
6
D3
7
13
D2 14
Flex Day
12:09
NO SCHOOL
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9
D4 10
D5
11
D1 12
Flex
Day
12:09
Gr. 7 Accelerated
Science Exam
High School
Information
Day AM
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16
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FAMILY DAY
D3
Shrove Tuesday
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D4 19
Ash
Wednesday
NO SCHOOL
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23
D1 24
St. Rose Open
House 7:00 pm
(Band
performance
6:30)
22
D2 25
Pascal
Math
Contest
Grade 9
D3
Happy Valentine’s
Day
20
D5 21
Flex Day
12:09
26
27
Teachers’ Convention
NO SCHOOL
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