Lilian Schick school
A leAder In Me School™
March 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As part of the new Learning Commons Policy passed in 2014, schools are evolving their libraries to become a
Learning Commons. The goal is to align to the Ministerial Order on Student Learning, which calls for studentcentered learning, collaborative learning space. A learning commons is an inclusive, flexible, learnercentered, physical and/or virtual space for collaboration, inquiry, imagination and play to expand and deepen
learning.
Great things are happening in the learning commons at Lilian Schick School. We have completed the designs
for a renovation of the space, and have begun to purchase some great new items for our students. With support
from our RPA, and some generous sponsors in our community, we have purchased new furniture and portable
technology to help revitalize this space. We are also planning to purchase new programming technology, science circuit boards, and adding to the books and resources we have. It is exciting to see the transformation
take place, and see how it transforms the use of this space and learning that happens at the school. The goal is
to have the space completed for April 1, 2015. For more information, please check out this link: http://
education.alberta.ca/department/ipr/slsi.aspx
On January 29th, some of our students also had the opportunity to take part in a drumming demonstration at
our school. Students in grade 5 and 6 took place in a one hour demo where they played Jembe drums with a
group leader. Students focused on playing as a team, keeping rhythm, and following their group leader as they
learned team-building and regulation strategies. It was an excellent experience, and may lead to a residency in
the fall for all students in the school.
Steve Langer
Principal
Lilian Schick School
Mr. Steven Langer, Principal
Mr. Greg Gibson, Vice-Principal
http://lilianschickschool.ca
(780)921-2200 Fax (780)921-3113
Lilian Schick
School
4509 – 54 Avenue
Box 689
Bon Accord, AB
Drumming Demonstration
On January 29th, Ms. Brenneis’ grade 6’s and grade 5’s who are part of learning about the brain were
involved in a Drumming Demonstration by Lucas Coffey from Rhythm Alberta. Each of the students
were part of a drum circle where they interacted with one another through their hand drum. They
learned the difference between tone and bass on the drum, as well as demonstrated their uniqueness and respect for one another within the circle. This was part of an initiative that Ms. Brenneis
has taken on with Sturgeon School Division in integrating brain regulation strategies within the
classroom. For more information on what the initiative is based on you can visit http://
www.albertafamilywellness.org/ or contact Ms. Brenneis at the school.
Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day
On Wednesday, February 25th, our staff and
students participated in National Pink Shirt
Day to bring awareness to bullying.
AB Farm Safety Presentation
On Monday, February 23rd the elementary students
took part in a presentation surrounding the significance of eliminating farm-related injuries and death
in Alberta.
The senior band students would like to thank
everyone who purchased from our Steeped
Tea Fundraiser. The fundraiser was a huge
success. The band is currently preparing for
their festival performance set for Tuesday,
March 10th at 9:45am at the Dow Centennial
Shell Theatre. We also have Camp Nakamun
approaching on
March 5th and 6th to
prepare for Sturgeon
Night of Music on May
7th at Sturgeon Composite High School.
Grade 6 Hot Air Balloons! As part of our Flight unit,
we make paper hot air balloons. When we (finally)
had a day with little to no wind, we used a furnace
pipe and a
camping stove
to fill the balloons and let
them go! Be
sure to ask our
new hot air
balloon experts
how they rise
and fall!
5B Service Project
5B has a Service Project! They want to raise enough
money to buy the school a Popcorn machine! They
are well on their way. During the week of Valentine’s Day, they
raised $91.00 by selling guesses for a Hershey Kiss Candy Jar.
There were 138 Hershey Kisses in the jar.
Ceejay Hamilton
from 8R was the winner with her guess of
137. Way to go, Ceejay!
WISEST
We were fortunate to send four of our grade 6 girls to the University of
Alberta for a day of science activities courtesy of WISEST (Women in
Scholarship, Engineering, Science & Technology). Jaelyn Hemeon, Sadie
Sullivan, Abby Jigolyk-Carnell, and Cianna Goddard enjoyed a morning
chemistry demonstration, a lab activity with banana DNA (and we got to
see some glowing bacteria), and an afternoon filled with building bridges
and designing/ testing an "arm" based on the Canadarm. We were also
able to speak with volunteers about their fields of study and learn about
different areas of science. A great learning opportunity and a very busy
day!
Learn with Passion
Lead with Confidence
Fundraising Items
There are a few items left over from
the fundraiser which are available
for purchase.:
Cookie Dough—$18 each
Oatmeal Raisin (1)
Dark and White Chocolate (2)
Apple and Raspberry Sparkling
Juice—$20 each (1)
Non-Perishable Food Donations
We are asking for donations of non perishable foods such as granola bars,
breakfast bars, fruit cups, kraft dinner cups etc that can be kept in storage
for students that either forget their lunch or for those who are unable to
bring a lunch on any given day. Lilian Schick School is thankful to the
Room Parent Association for providing some funds to help keep fresh fruit
in the office as well. However, if you feel that you would like to make a
monetary donation to the school to help us in providing nutrition for
those without, you can do so in cash or check made out to Lilian Schick
School and if requested can be given a tax receipt in return for all donations of $20.00 or more. Thank you in advance from the staff and students
of Lilian Schick School!!
Apple Juice (5L Bag in Box) $15 each (2)
If you would like any of these extra
items please contact the school to
see if they are still available as there
are limited quantities. If available,
please send in payment to the school
made payable to Lilian Schick RPA.
Valentines Day Dance
On Tuesday, February 10th, Lilian Schick Junior high students took part in a Valentines
dance and invited Gibbons school to join in on the fun. A big thank you to Miss. Telfer for
organizing the event, it was a huge success!
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Lead with Confidence
Running Room Games
Boston Pizza Receipts
On Tuesday, Feb 17th our Lilian Schick elementary relay teams
took part in the Running Room Indoor Games at the University
of Alberta Butterdome. Our teams have been spending countless lunch hours over the last few months training and the hard
work paid off! Both our girls teams qualified for next month's
finals. Our boys teams ran a
great race, however, missed
qualifying for finals this year.
These amazing results would
not have been possible without
the help of our outstanding alternates and Jr. High leaders.
On an exciting note, our very
own Lauren Moerman and Mr.
Clarke Ball were interviewed
with Global News. Check out
our Facebook page to see this
interview.
Lilian Schick School RPA has
extended the Boston Pizza Receipts fundraiser for the remainder of the school year.
Boston Pizza will give our
school 5% of the subtotal
on all receipts collected.
Please bring in any receipts
you may have, there is a drop
box in the office. Thank you
for your support!
Way to go Knights!
Winter Walk Day
On Wednesday February 4th, the students and staff at Lilian Schick School
participated in SHAPE Alberta's Provincial Winter Walk Day. SHAPE (Safe
Healthy Active People Everywhere) is an Alberta wide non-profit organization that promotes the Active & Safe Routes to School programs throughout Alberta. We encourage students to walk or bike to school on a regular
basis! SHAPE promotes active transportation of students which in turn
promotes student health, benefits the environment and reduces traffic congestion in and around schools.
In total, the staff and students of Lilian Schick School walked 8019 minutes
(33 minutes/person) and enjoyed the warm temperatures and sunshine. Students also enjoyed a cup of
hot chocolate afterwards in the gym. Thanks to Miss. Fertig, Mrs. St. Onge and Mrs. Ouellette for their help
in organizing the event! It was a great time for everyone.
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Lead with Confidence
PowerSchool Parent Portal
This is a very useful tool for parents and students to keep updated on marks and attendance
throughout the year. You can access your child’s marks and attendance by logging onto:
http://pschool.sturgeon.ab.ca Please contact the school if you have any questions. (780-921-2200)
Lilian Schick
School
Website:
http://lilianschickschool.ca
Attendance
Please inform the office and/or the teacher if your child will be absent from school.
Permission notes are accepted by the teacher and office. Inform both
places for accuracy!
Public Board Meeting Dates
The Board of Trustees meets twice
a month during the school year: on
the second Wednesday, beginning
at 2 pm, and on the fourth Wednesday, beginning at 4:30 pm. These
meetings are open to the public
and are held in the boardroom at
the central division office in
Morinville.
Listed below are the public board
meeting dates for the 2014/2015
school year:
 October 8
 October 22
 November 12
 November 26
 December 10
 December 24
 January 7
 January 21
 February 11
 February 25
 March 11
 March 25
 April 8
 April 22
 May 13
 May 27
 June 10
 June 24
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date information and events!
Transportation
If your child is planning on riding another bus, other than
the one they have been assigned to, you must contact the
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT at our Sturgeon School
Division Central Office. (780) 939-4341 or toll free at 1-888459-4062
Reminder to all parents
Private vehicles are prohibited from entering the bus lanes
Between 8:00am and 9:00am and 3:00pm and 4:00pm.
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March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
Day 4
3
Day 5
4
Day 1
5
Flex
Camp Nak
8
9
10
Day 4
Band Festival
11
Day 5
Ronald
McDonald
FT
12
Day 1
Day 3
15
16
Day 2
17
18
Day 3
Day 4
St. Patrick's
Day
6
Day 2
Camp Nak
13
PD Day—
Practice Fire No School
Sat
7
BBALL Finals @
SCHS
14
Techniques
FT
19
Flex
Marmot Ski
Trip
20
21
Day 5
Marmot Ski
Trip
Rabbit Hill
Ski Trip
22
23
Day 1
24
Day 2
30
31
Term 3 Options Begin
RPA Meeting
6:30pm
29
Spring
Break
March 30April 3
25
Day 3
LOGOS Chapel
@ LS—
10:30am
PT Interviews
4:30-7:30
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Day 4
Talent
Show—PM
High Heels
Presentation
(Jr. High
Girls)
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28
Day In Lieu
of Parent/
Teacher
Interviews
-No School
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April 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3 Good Fri- 4
day—No
School
5
6
Easter
Monday—
No School
7
Day 5
Classes Resume
LOGOS
Meeting @
3:45pm
8
Day 1
9
Day 2
10
Day 3
11
12
13
Day 4
14
Day 5
15
Day 1
16
Day 2
17
PD Day—
No School
18
19
20
Day 3
21
Day 4
RPA Meeting @
6:30pm
22
Day 5
23
Flex
Science
Fair
24
Day 1
25
26
27
Day 2
28
Day 3
29
Day 4
Gr. 5 Choir
@ Namao
30
Flex
Jr. Badminton Tournament 4-8pm
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