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Achievers

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Dedicated

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Students, whether you are beginning a new class or just starting a new unit of

study I challenge you to think about the words of Henry Ford, “Whether you think

you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.” Let’s kick off Semester II with a positive

attitude and a concerted effort to be the best we can be in all areas of our school

life. I ask all families to keep student attendance as a priority in Semester II. We

know consistent attendance impacts learning positively. Congratulations to our

Grade 12 class for successfully making it through a very heavy Semester I and

Exam week. These young adults truly are on the homestretch now. As always if

you have any questions or concerns regarding life at CRJSHS, we welcome your

communication.

Warning Bell 8:55 a.m.

School Begins 9:00 a.m.

1st Class 9:00 – 10:02 a.m.

2nd Class 10:02 – 11:04 a.m.

Grade 5 & 6 Recess 10:59 – 11:14 a.m.

Break 11:04 – 11:14 a.m.

3rd

class 11:14 – 12:16 p.m.

Noon Hour Bell 12:16 p.m.

(Return) Hour Bell: 1:00 p.m.

School Resumes 1:05 p.m.

4th

Class 1:05- 2:07 p.m.

Grade 5 & 6 Recess 2:02- 2:17 p.m.

7-12 Break 2:07 – 2:17 p.m.

5th

Class 2:17 – 3:19 p.m.

Dismissal 3:19 p.m.

COMMUNITY “CUP OF

JOE”

Friday February 17th

8:00 am- 9:00 am.

All parents and community members welcome!

Free Coffee and a muffin.

Come meet our CRJSHS staff and have a visit.

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2017 Challenge Cup 50+ OR 15 Under????

Question is 0. Which age group will bring home the coveted Challenge Cup of Curl-ing where the Carrot River Curling 50+ Club will take on the CRJSHS Jr. Curling Team? This is only the second year of the Challenge Cup which the 50+ Club won last by a narrow mar-gin.

The Young Guns, aged 15 under have been practicing and playing exhibition games in prep-aration for the event. Coach Frecon’s progno-sis: when the Young Guns hit the ice against the Stars, they’ll show a lot of intensity and de-termination but I don’t think it will be enough to match the skill and mastery of the Stars 0 Stars - 4 Young Guns – 2

Challenge Cup Game is Tuesday February 7, 1:30 at Carrot River Curling Club. Next big event is the NESSAC Jr. Curling Championships in Nipawin on February 13th.

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Grade 5/6 Intramurals

The floor hockey schedule finished at the beginning of January, with the Panthers winning the A final. We then played a basketball shooting game called 11 - simi-lar to the game 21. The Cougars finished on top of that league. Currently grade 5 and 6 are playing a 4 on 4 basketball schedule. It has been good exercise, and the games have been high scor-ing. House captains continue to show leadership by subbing people fairly, and demonstrating good sportsmanship.

Mrs. Gerwing, Mr. Gray

Thank you The grade 6 class would like to thank Todd Tkach, Jesslyn and Jordan Plett for speak-ing to our Careers class. Todd explained how being a helicopter pilot has led to a very interesting career. He also told us how helicopters are used in fighting fires, in the travel industry, and for mineral ex-ploration. Todd is a CRHS graduate who now owns a very successful aviation busi-ness, in addition to being a pilot.

His daughter Jesslyn has flown a variety of planes, including float planes. She ex-plained how having a strong work ethic has helped her succeed in a traditionally male occupation. Her husband Jordan has had a varied flight experience, from flying business executives across the country, to being part of flying to hospitals to transport organ donations.

All three of these speakers had flown in northern Canada to remote communities to bring medical aid, supplies, and for emer-gency transport.

The grade 6 class was fortunate to learn about this field of work. Thanks to Nata-sha for making it possible.

Grade 6 Curling The grade 6's had a great experience curling in Phys.ed. They began the week as beginners, where getting a rock into the rings was just a dream. After three phys.ed classes and a Mini-Spiel, they were able to draw rocks in, do take outs, put up guards, and sweep safely.

Thank you to all parents and grandparents who volunteered their time either during the week or on Friday at the bonspiel. In the words of one of our students, "Look at all the people watching - we have fans!!"

Thank you to Austin Wiens and Lexi Yurkowski for providing excellent role models for our young curlers. Many thanks to Colin for helping us out, and keeping the ice in great shape..

Each rink made a poster for their team. Check them out on the bulletin board at the curling rink. Hurry Hard! Mrs. Gerwing

Drama practices have been going well. Students are working hard to rehearse their lines and become performance ready. February will be a busy month with both noon and afternoon practices scheduled. Each student received a copy of this schedule and are expected to attend all assigned days.

Jennifer Carter

Teacher , CJSHS

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Parents please keep your eyes peeled for the Grade 12 study hall form. If you have not seen it already you will be seeing it shortly.

DEADLINES

SIAST As soon as possible after Sept. 1 First qualified, first admitted. U of S May 1 Kinesiology-Dec 1-Feb 15 Engineering-Dec 1-Feb 15 Edwards School of Business-Dec1-Feb 15 Nursing –Jan. 31 Awards – Dec. 15 U of R Mar. 15 (Priority Deadline) *Nursing – Feb. 15 *College of Ed – Mar. 1 *Awards – Mar. 15 U of A March 1 *Awards – Dec. 15 U of C March 1 SAIT (Calgary) Nov. 1 NAIT (Edmonton) Sept. 6 – Jan.6 There area couple of scholarships posted on the Gr. 12 bulletin board. The SaskTel Scholarship has a March 31 deadline and the Oddfellows and Rebekkahs of Saskatchewan Bursary has a March 15 deadline. Grade 12s are reminded to check their bulletin board regularly for new information.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES The Education Act states

that: Every pupil shall: (a)

Attend school regularly and

punctually.

In the event of an accumulation of unexcused absences, CRJSHS administration and teachers will be proactive in contacting families. We have processes in place to encourage regular and punctual attendance. Mrs. Carson will make contact with every class early in Semester II to discuss.

Spotlight on Learning:

The grade 9s are taking Home Ec and Industrial Arts this semester as part of a Practical & Applied Arts class. In the Home Ec portion the students will be learning to use a sewing machine. They will be selecting either boxer shorts or pj pants as their project. We will also have a Foods component in which we will so some study and cooking Ethnic foods and Proteins (hamburger and chicken). We work on proper technique and handling of raw meat to prevent contamination and food borne illnesses. Karen Holowka

Grade 9 I.A. working on Isometric Drawings Social Cultures and their World Views Darrell Pompu

Math 9 is beginning work on Polynomials. Kevin Duchscherer

$15/book

Parent Reminder:

The Parent

Portal on

Students

Achieve is a

great place to

follow your

child’s academic

journey.

Parents can

look for specific

assignments,

due dates and

grades on the

portal..

Spotlight on Learning:

In ELA 9, students are starting the unit "All About Me". In this unit they will explore the concepts, ideas, and events that shape them into the people they are and will develop to be. We will be looking at various literature and completing a series of assignments the will help us be successful in our final assessment- a brochure that paints a clear picture of who students are currently, and goals and messages for their future self.

Please ask your child what is new in our assessment this semester and how that looks a bit different from last semester. I'm excited to implement some new practices and the grade nines have always been very receptive to these changes.

Health in grade nine is getting into the outcome healthy relationships. This work around this outcome is designed to teach students how to identify factors that cause unhealthy relationships. In addition, we look at ways to recognize signs of toxic or unhealthy relationship. Students are working on one of six options to demonstrate their understanding of this outcome. There was a great variety of options for this assignment, please ask your child the one they chose- their answer may surprise you. S. Silcox

This mail out will be going to all Carrot River box numbers (including rural) HOWEVER if you have requested “no flyers” you will not receive it. So see attached PDF, view online www.carrotriver.ca/uploads/pdf/winter%202017.pdf or pick up at the Town Office!

Floor Hockey League January Floor Hockey Schedule

Feb.6 Rangers vs Blackhawks

Feb.8 Mapleleafs vs Redwings

Feb.10 Bruins vs Canadiens

Feb.13 Redwings vs Blackhawks

Feb.15 Bruins vs Rangers

Feb.17 Canadiens vs Mapleleafs

Feb.27 Blackhawks vs Bruins

Public Relations – Carmen Engele/Clark Aylward Canteen – Rayna Morris/Bethany Wiens Sports Rep. – Paige Lonson Staff Reps: Mrs. Palmer, Ms. Holowka and Mrs. Silcox

President – Samantha Fast Vice-President – Torri Holmen Secretary – Tianna Schmaltz Treasurer – Sydney Aylward Social Committee – Rachel Morris/Kasey Skalicky

February Events We are starting off the month of February with a

spirit day. On February 2nd we are hav-

ing Dress Up as an Animal Day followed by Ca-

mo Day on February 8th. We also have a Her-

shey Kiss Sale from Februrary 13th until Febru-

ary 17th as well as a Pop Crush Sale. The Her-

sey Kisses and Pop Crush Sale work just like the

Candy Cane Sale. You can buy for anyone within

the school. For the Crush Sale, we are going

to have orange for a friend, pink for like and pur-

ple for love. We did the Hersey Kiss Sale last

year but the Pop Crush Sale is new this year.

We have a busy day on the 14th of February.

Our spirit day is red, white and pink day and we

have a pep rally at 1 o'clock. BOSS also has a

game planned for the students during the day. All

the boys received a necklace with a paper heart

on it and during breaks and lunch they cannot

speak to the girls. If a boy talks to a girl they

have to give their necklace to the girl.

We are still waiting for our clothing orders which

are expected to arrive before February break. As soon as they arrive we will be sending them

home. A reminder that we did order extra shirts,

hoodies and sweats for purchase.

Samantha Fast, BOSS President

February 2 Dress Up as an Animal February 8 Camo Day February 14 Red, White, Pink Day February 13-17 Hershey KISS/Pop CRUSH

sale

Craft Club We will be doing drawing,

painting, mixed media and paper mâché plus 1

project picked by the members.

All supplies are provided.

Dates: Tuesday, March 28th – Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 – every Tuesday from 3:30pm-6:00pm

Location: C.R. United Church

Cost: $75 for the 6 weeks

Ages: 9-18 Limited space

Register by: Monday, March 13th and registration payment deadline is Tuesday, March 14th, 2017.

For more information, please contact Terri Freeborn at 306-768-4002.

Sr. Girls Basketball The Sr. Girls Basketball team have competed in 3 tournaments. The first one was in Nipawin where they finished 3rd, then Naicam finishing first, and the third tournament was in Tisdale where they finished 3rd. They are also in a league where they have not lost a game yet! They are working hard and learning a lot. The team is getting ready now to put everything together in February to be ready for the March playoffs!