March  23,  2015  

     

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 Millarville  Community  School  

130  Millarville  Road  403-­‐938-­‐7832  

http://millarville.fsd38.ab.ca    

Principal’s  Message    Last  Thursday  the  whole  community  came  together  to  celebrate  our  Western  Heritage.    The  Spring  Round-­‐up  is  a  perfect  example  of  how  our  community  supports  public  education.    From  the  generous  donations  from  families  and  businesses  for  our  raffles  and  silent  auction  items  to  the  awesome  turn  out,  it  was  a  huge  success.    Your  time,  donations  and  purchases  helped  to  raise  over  $9000  for  the  Society  for  Millarville  School  Fundraising.        I  was  almost  brought  to  tears  when  the  50/50  draw  winnings  were  donated  back  to  the  school  in  support  of  our  learning  programs.    We  are  humbled  and  honoured  by  everyone’s  effort  and  support.    Thank-­‐you  from  the  bottom  of  our  hearts!    As  we  reflect  on  this  success,  we  would  also  like  to  share  the  success  of  a  long  time  educator  here  at  MCS.    Mrs.  Pam  Irving  has  taught  in  Millarville  almost  her  entire  career  and  is  retiring  at  the  end  of  this  month  after  20  years  here  as  a  teacher  and  Learning  Coach.      Her  dedication  to  the  students  in  this  school  has  helped  many  become  who  they  are  today  and  she  will  be  sorely  missed.    We  will  be  holding  a  celebration  on  May  29th  and  inviting  Pam  back  to  say  her  good-­‐byes.    Please  watch  for  more  information  about  this  celebration.    Ms.  Karli  Alm,  most  recently  from  Turner  Valley  School,  will  be  joining  MCS’s  team  as  our  new  Learning  Coach.    Please  give  her  a  warm  MCS  welcome  after  Spring  Break!    Glenn  Gibson  (gibsong@fsd38.ab.ca)    Be  Awesome,  Be  Better,  Be  a  Team  Player  

 Upcoming  Events:  March  26  –  Farm  Safety  Presentations  K-­‐4  March  26  –  Erin’s  Wing  Nakiska    Ski  Trip  March  27  –  Pep  rally  and  Grade  1  assembly  March  30  –  Grade  5/6  Badminton  Tournament  (MCS)  April  1  –  Driller  for  a  day  &  band  workshop  (OHS)  April  2  –  Noon  dismissal  for  spring  break!  

 Next  Parent  Council  Meeting    April  14th  –  7:00  pm    Next  Fundraising  Meeting  April  14th  –  3:00  pm  

 

   

 

March/April  2015  Monday   Tuesday   Wednesday   Thursday   Friday   Saturday  

Sunday  

23   24   25   26   27   28/29  Millarville  Messenger  Publication  

Badminton  Practice     Alberta  Farm  Safety  Presentation  Kinder  Art  Show  at  6:30  –  7:30  pm    Nakiska  Ski  Day    8:00  am  leave  time  6:00  pm  return  

Kinder  Friday  Grade  1  Assembly  at  2:00  pm  Learner  Profiles  go  home    

 

30   31   1   2   3   4/5  Grade  5/6  Badminton    Fun-­‐ament    at  MCS    1:00  –  4:00  pm  

  Driller  for  a  Day    Grade  7/8  at  OHS    Grade  6-­‐8  Band  Workshop  at  OHS  

Spring  Break!  Early  Dismissal  at  11:50  am  

Good  Friday    

Happy  Easter!  

6   7   8   9   10   11/12  

   Spring  Break!    

 

13   14   15   16   17   18/19  

  Fundraising  (3pm)  and  Parent  Council  (7pm)  meetings    

 

Technology  Advisory  Council  Meeting  4pm  (tentative)  

Grade  7  Badminton  Divisionals  @  Edison  School  

Grade  8  Badminton  Divisionals    @  Edison  School  

 

 

     

 

   

 

School  News  Briefs    

Amazing  Volunteer    Thank-­‐yous!  

 THANK-­‐YOU  to  all  our  parents  and  staff  who  helped  organize,  decorate,  set-­‐up,  clean-­‐up  and  help  with  kitchen  duty  at  our  Spring  Round-­‐Up  on  Thursday.    Also,  a  huge  thank-­‐you  to  the  families  and  businesses  who  contributed  so  generously  to  make  the  evening  such  a  big  success!!  

       UWALK  has  been  developed  by  the  University  of  Alberta’s  Faculty  of  Physical  Education  and  Recreation  and  is  funded  by  the  Government  of  Alberta.    UWALK  aims  to  help  Albertans  find  their  stride  and  support  them  moving  forward.    The  MCS  staff  would  like  to  invite  you  to  join  our  UWALK  community.    Sign-­‐up  at  UWALK.ca  and  search  for  Millarville  Community  School.    Let’s  keep  moving  Millarville!      

 

Grade  6  Provincial  Achievement  Tests    

The  Government  of  Alberta  has  decided  to  continue  with  the  grade  6  PATs  this  spring.    All  grade  6  students  will  be  writing  these  benchmark  tests  this  spring  on  the  following  schedule.      May  13th  –  Language  Arts  (Writing)  June  17  –  LA  (Comprehension)  June  18  –  Math  June  19  –  Science  June  22  –  Social  Studies  For  more  information:    

http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/exams.aspx      

 

Volunteers  Needed!    

The  school  is  presently  looking  for  volunteers  to  work  a  CASINO!    The  students  directly  benefit  from  this  fundraiser  with  all  funds  going  to  the  school  for  field  trips,  athletics,  outdoor  pursuits,  band,  etc.    The  CASINO  will  be  at  Century  Casino  on  Thursday,  June  18th  and  Friday,  June  19th.    Both  day  shifts  start  at  11:00  am  and  end  at  7:00  pm.    Both  night  shifts  start  at  6:30  pm  and  end  at  closing  time.    If  you  are  available  to  work  one  of  these  shifts,  please  contact  Ms.  Karla  Davis  at  davisk@fsd38.ab.ca    Your  time  and  volunteering  is  appreciated!    

MILLARVILLE HORTICULTURAL CLUB 2015 JUNIOR PROGRAM

Do your children like to play in the dirt? Have they ever wanted to grow their own vegetables or flowers? Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons to find out more about a program geared for junior gardeners. • Information on garden location, soil, plant care, harvest • If you like what you hear, register yourself and your child in the junior program • Junior participants meet their garden mentor (our members who will help you through the season) • Select seed packages that fit individual interests Register for the info session by April 17 on the sign-up sheet in the Learning Commons. Each child needs to bring an adult to the meeting. Adult Program participants must be Hort Club members ($15/year memberships available at the meeting). For more information call Suzanne Sills 403-931-0334.  

   

 

 

 Community  News  

Millarville  Playschool      

The  Millarville  Playschool  is  having  a  Ladies  Night  Fundraiser  

Thursday  March  26th  at  6:30  pm  at  Rancher's  Hall.    

There  will  be  vendors  from  Jamberry  Nails,    Thrive  Foods,  Stampin'  Up,  Steeped  Teas  &  more.      

Come  and  have  a  fun  night  and    support  our  local  Mom's  group.  

 

 

Summer  Horseback  Riding  Camps  Weekly Kid/Youth Camps run throughout

July & August Unique Family Run Operation    Maximum  of  6  Riders  per  Group  

Allow  For  Personalized/Individual  Attention  Exciting,  Fun,  Safe  Experience  

Lots  &  Lots  of  Riding  We  Welcome  All  Riding  Disciplines  

 Horses/Tack  Provided                403-­‐931-­‐3836  

Website  -­‐  www.horsepoweredadventures.com  Email  -­‐  info@horsepoweredadventures.com  

 

       

LAST  CHANCE  TILE  PAINTING  DATES  FOR    FOOTHILLS  LIONS  SPRAY  PARK:  

FRIDAY  APRIL  17  4:00PM-­‐9:00PM  SATURDAY  APRIL  18  11:00AM-­‐5:00PM  

 SHEEP  CREEK  ARTS  COUNCIL  

133  SUNSET  BLVD,  TURNER  VALLEY  THIS  IS  YOUR  LAST  CHANCE  TO  SUPPORT    

THE  FOOTHILLS  LIONS  SPRAY  PARK    WITH  A  COMMEMORATIVE  CERAMIC  TILE!  

TILE  DONATION  IS  $50    

CASH  OR  CHEQUE  ACCEPTED  AT  TILE  PAINTING  SESSION  NO  NEED  TO  PRE-­‐REGISTER,  WALK-­‐INS  ARE  OK  Questions?  CONTACT  KARLA  @  403-­‐933-­‐2473  

kmpowell18@gmail.com    

Girl  Guide  Pancake  Breakfast  Fundraiser  AG  Foods  in  Black  Diamond  Sunday  April  19th!  

Family  Fun  Event    -­‐    Everyone  Welcome!  

 

Little Bandits Basketball 2015  After  much  success  in  2014  we  are  excited  to  announce  that  we  will  be  running  our  Little  Bandits  Basketball  program  for  its  2nd  year  beginning  April  14th.  This  year  we  will  be  running  a  4  week  program  in  Black  Diamond  for  youth  Grades  1  through  6.  Our  goal  is  to  develop  important  motor  skills  through  the  basic  fundamentals  of  basketball  including  ball  handling,  footwork,  shooting,  passing  and  catching  the  ball.  For  Grades  4-­‐6  we  look  to  prepare  the  elementary  school  player  whose  interest  is  to  play  at  the  junior  high  level.    

   For  registration  information,  please  email:  banditsclubbasketball@gmail.com.      The  registration  deadline  is  Wednesday,  April  1st.  

NAME THE HORSE!!

The 108th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair needs help in naming a horse.

We are asking youngsters 16 & under to suggest names for our new porcelain steed, which

will be a raffle prize at the upcoming Priddis & Millarville Fair on August 15. Our beautiful,

very shiny, horse comes from Bar J Wildfire (Sire) and Yo Silky Slipper (Dam). This spirited

mount is no stranger to the spot light and just recently retired from the set of Heartland.

Children are encouraged to be original and imaginative in finding a name that will serve the

horse well for the rest of its service with our fabulous Priddis & Millarville Fair.

Contest rules are simple:

Contest starts March 9, 2015 and ends April 13, 2015. Contest winners will be

announced April 21, 2015 – Fair Meeting.

Contestants must be 16 years old and under. Only 1 name and entry per person.

The name may be for male or female, must be no more than three words.

The name must start with the letter “M” for Millarville.

Contestants must live in Alberta.

Prizes:

1st Place: $50.00 + a Fair ribbon and a family pass to the Fair

2nd Place: $25.00 + a Fair ribbon and a family pass to the Fair

3rd Place: $25.00 + a Fair ribbon and a family pass to the Fair

Tell us your name, address, age, phone number, return e-mail and suggested name for our horse. Send

entry names to: office@millarvilleracetrack.com . (Your information will not be used for any other

purpose except for the contest.)