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ÉCOLE REGENT PARK
411 Moroz Street
Winnipeg, MB R2C 2X4
Ph: 204-958-6830 fax: 204-222-4885
E-mail: erp@retsd.mb.ca
mars 2015
A Note from the Principal…
The last few weeks have been ‘action-packed’ with many wonderful learning opportunities,
including Festival du voyageur activities as well as outings to the Festival du Voyageur, ski trips,
and band clinic Each activity supported our adolescent learners in developing a greater sense
of community as well as exploring areas that promote life-long learning and personal
development. I want to acknowledge our students for the exemplary behavior they
demonstrated in each of these initiatives; it was truly a pleasure to witness their enthusiasm
and positive attitude.
Teachers are busy helping students prepare for their student-led conferences this month.
Student-led conferences are an important opportunity for students to discuss their learning
with their families, to look back at their progress and to set goals for moving forward. Students
take great care to prepare their scripts and reflections in anticipation of this event. We sincerely
hope every student will have the opportunity to present his/her portfolio to at least one family
member. Please mark your calendars - student-led conferences take place the evening of
Thursday, March 26th and during the day of Friday, March 27th.
Report cards and provincial assessment reports will be sent home on Tuesday, March 24th
As we approach the end of March and anticipate the arrival of Spring, I would like to take this
opportunity to wish all of our families a restful and enjoyable Spring Break.
Mme Diana Zozman
Trustees and their phone numbers
Jerry Sodomlak 204-999-1409
jsodomlak@retsd.mb.ca
Colleen Carswell 204-222-1486
ccarswell@retsd.mb.ca
Let’s Communicate!
A reminder to parents and student that if students are not feeling well or need to contact
home for any reason, they must use the phone in the office to contact parents.
Personal devices cannot be used for this purpose.
For safety reasons, we ask that all requests to be picked up or urgent messages be transmitted
through the office so that we are able to account for all students in our building at all times. We
thank you for your cooperation and look forward to keeping the lines of communication open
between home and school.
École Regent Park
Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative
The Province of Manitoba has announced that if you purchased a Bike Helmet thru the Low
Cost Bicycle Helmet Initiative, they will not be delivered to the school until the week of May
12th due to delays with the overseas shipping.
Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Our Mission in Action!!
Excellence
Grade 8 Debates en français:
Bravo to all of our grade 8 students, who completed inter-class debates throughout the month
of February en français! Every team did very well, presenting logical and convincing arguments
for or against a given subject. Way to go!!!
Concours d’art oratoire:
Students at Ecole Regent Park are participating in the concours d’art oratoire, a French public
speaking event. Students are presenting a speech that they wrote to their class. A few students
will be selected from each class to present again in a school-wide event. Judges will select two
students from grades 5-6 and three from grades 7-8 to represent our school at the divisional
level in April. When rehearsing their speeches, students should remember to practice in front of
family members as much as possible, focusing on volume, expression, eye contact, and
effective pausing. Good luck everyone!
Responsibility
Basketball Season:
Our grade 7 and 8 boys and girls basketball teams have now completed their season
Members of all teams showed great responsibility and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Bravo to all our team members!
Participation
Hé Ho!- Festival du voyageur:
Students at all grade levels had the opportunity to participate in Festival activities both in the
gym and outdoors; activities included arm wrestling, leg wrestling, and snow shoeing. What a
fun time had by all! Thanks to M. Chabot for organizing these activities and all staff members
for making it possible!
Welcoming Our Future Grade 5 Students!
At this time of year, we at ERP are already beginning to think about the Grade 4 students who
will be coming to our school next September. We have developed a number of activities to
ensure a smooth transition for all our new families.
On February 23rd, the parents of the Grade 4 students were invited to an information night at
ERP. On April 15h, Mme Zozman and Mme Grande will be visiting the students at École
Centrale and on April 13th they will be visiting the students of École Margaret Underhill to
speak with the students and to answer questions.
On May 4th, the students from EC and EMU will be coming for a visit and a tour of our school.
In May, our school team will also meet with the teachers and administrators at ÉMU and École
Centrale to discuss the needs of the students. The information that we receive at these
meetings will enable us to create our class profiles for the fall. In August, families will receive a
letter indicating class placement, and all grade 5 students and their parents will be invited to
come to school on the administrative day prior to the first day of school to meet their child’s
teacher and bring all the required school supplies.
Grade 8 Exit Interviews
The grade 8 students will be starting to prepare their exit interviews
after Spring Break. The interviews will take place on May 15th.
Please note that some students will present in the morning and
others in the afternoon. All these preparations will be taking place
in French class. First, all students will decide which talent they
would like to demonstrate during their interview. Next, they will
prepare a self-introduction as well as their answers to 5 questions.
Special guests from our community will be invited to come and
listen to our students’ presentations.
Spectacle des amateurs!
Just a reminder that it’s that time of year again when we
let students and parents know that our annual
Talent Show (Spectacle des amateurs)
is less than a month away. Audition forms and schedules
for auditions have recently been made available to students. We look
forward to having our young stars showcase their various talents on the
afternoon of
Thursday, March 26th.
Club de Glee!
This month our Glee club is working on a special spring
presentation. We will be spreading a message of acceptance
with the 80’s hit “True Colours”. This assembly will be focusing
on anti-bullying messages and the notion of acceptance within
our school. The assembly will be on Tuesday April 7th at 9:00 am
in the gym to promote our pink shirt day that will be on April 8 th.
Parents are welcome to attend!
Babysitting Course!
École Regent Park will be offering a full day Babysitting Course this year. The date has been set
for May 28, 2015. The full day will encompass the following sections:
- First Aid ( basic)
- Fire Safety ( presentation by the Fire-Paramedic department)
- Child Play ( levels of child development and creative play)
- Safe decision making while babysitting
The course will be offered for one day only and students will be excused from their regular
scheduled periods. There will be a $20.00 fee which will be used towards a babysitting book,
lunch for the day, guest presenters and materials. Permission forms will be handed out in May.
Students will be required to write a final assessment and conduct a practical evaluation prior to
receiving their certificate.
Any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 204-958-6830.
* Please note that you can visit ERP website for gymnasium schedule under Athletics.
Grade 8 Ski Trip
The grade 8 ski trip to Asessippi was a great success. It was fairly cold but the conditions were
excellent for skiing/snowboarding. Everyone had a good time. Some students showed their
excellent abilities to ski or snowboard. At the hotel many students took advantage of the pool.
It was a fun experience for all the students and the staff of ERP.
Grade 6 Basketball
On March 25, 2015 from 12:30 – 3:00pm, three grade 6 teams will participate in the divisional
basketball tournament at John W. Gunn. Practices are held on every Day 2 and 5 from 12:05pm
to 12:35pm.
Basketball 2015
The basketball season is almost over. The last mini-tournaments were held on March 4 for the
Grade 7. We would like to thank the volunteer coaches for our teams this year. Grade 8 Girls:
Lucia Grande, Grade 7 Boys: Emilene Pierce and Grade 7 Girls: Michel Piché, M. Chabot
A special thank you to our Leadership students, our scorekeepers (Lenae, Sofia, Martine,
Mariah, Macaila, Dylan) for the basketball season, and staff members (Mme Grimard, Mme
Carrette, M.Reid, M.LeGal and M.Darazsi) who supervised the events.
Divisional Badminton tournaments
* Grade 6, 7 and 8 practices began on March 16 for the Grade 7 and March 17 for the Grade 8.
Please visit ERP website for badminton schedule under Athletics.
The teams will be selected by having students play off for the spots if necessary. (Grade 6 – No
max. - Grade 7 & 8 – Max .12 girls and 12 boys by grade level)
Grade 7: Monday, April 27, 2015 - 4:00pm MBCI or MMCI
Grade 8: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 4:00pm MBCI or MMCI
Grade 6: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 – 12:30pm @ ERP
Grade 5 Handball
At the end of April, date to be confirm by conveners, two grade 5 teams will participate in the
divisional tournament. Practices are held on every Day 3 and 6 from 12:05pm to 12:35pm
starting on April 7th, 2015. More detail to follow.
ACTIVITÉS DU MIDI /NOON HOUR ACTIVITIES (12:05 P.M. -12:35P.M.)
Jour 1/Day 1 – 6e/ Grade
6
Jour 4/Day 4 – 8e/Grade
8
Salle de jeux/Game Room
Jour 2/Day 2 – 5e/ Grade Jour 3/Day 3 – 7e/Grade
5
7
Jour 5/Day 5 – 5e/Grade
Jour 6/Day 6 – 7e/Grade
5
7
Jour 1/Day 1 – 5e/Grade 5
Jour 4/Day 4 – 5e/Grade 5
Mini –Hockey Foyer
Jour 2/Day 2 – 8e/Grade 8
Jour 5/Day 5 – 7e/Grade 7
Jour 1/Day 1 – 7e Grade 7
Jour 4/Day 4 – 8e Grade 8
Gymnase/Gymnasium
Jour 2/Day 2 – 6e Grade 6 Jour 3/Day 3 – 5e Grade 5
Jour 5/Day 5 – 6e Grade 6 Jour 6/Day 6 – 5e Grade 5
Jour 3/Day 3 – 6e/Grade 6
Jour 6/Day 6 – 6e/Grade 6
News from the Music Department
February saw much activity in the Music Department of École Regent Park! On February 19 th
and 20th the Grade 6 students took part in a very successful two day Band Workshop held here
at the school. For two days, students were immersed in music and community building
activities. There were full-band rehearsals and sectionals, as well as activities planned by their
classroom teachers. They ended the two days with a small performance where, not only did
they get the chance to show what they’d learnt over the last two days, but they got to hear
their instructors perform!
The next Grade 6 performance will be on Tuesday April 14th at the Level 1 Band festival. Our
students play at 1:40 and the week-long festival is held at the North Kildonan Mennonite
Church on the corner of Gateway and Springfield. Parents are welcome to attend. Admission
for adults is only $2 and students get in free. Hope to see you there!
On Thursday, March 19th, our Jazz Band will be heading to Brandon for
the annual Brandon Jazz Festival. This two day trip will have the students
performing in front of other school groups as well as adjudication from
professional jazz musicians. Our students will also get to see other
student and professional musicians play.
ERP Spring Band Concert
And don’t forget to mark June 4th into your calendars. That will be our ERP Spring Band concert and
all Grade 6-8 band students will be performing. That concert will be at 7pm and held in the CPET
gymnasium. The Grade 5 students will perform at their year-end assembly at the end of June.
Counsellor’s Corner:
Summer Camps:
Information on several camps throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario is available
through the Manitoba Camping Association by visiting their website: www.mbcamping.ca or
by calling 784-1130. The Sunshine Fund is a fund that will assist families financially to send
their children to camp. The Manitoba Camping Association’s website has a list of accredited
camps for which financial subsidy could be available. The Sunshine Fund application form is
also available on their website or through the Sunshine Office at 784-1130.
There is a “Taste of Camps” exhibit at the RBC Convention Centre from March 13 th-15th where
the various camps will have a kiosk you can visit for more detailed information about each
camp. It is the RV and summer fun exhibition and the entree fee is $12.00 for adults, children
are free when accompanied by an adult, and the Friday, March 13th (Noon-10:00 p.m.) it is free
for ladies.
Students or parents can contact Mme Knight for application forms or further information about
the camps and the Sunshine Fund.
Warm Regards,
Mme. Lori Knight
School Counsellor
Days 2,4,6
Library News
Books for the Children’s Hospital
I would like to thank all students and teachers for their ongoing
support of our initiative to donate books to the Winnipeg
Children’s Hospital. Special thanks to Mr. Piché, Mr. Rochette,
Mme Grande, Kiara B., Aalyah S., Carly K. and all students of 7P
for their really generous donation of books from their personal
collections! At this point we already have 320 books donated!
This initiative will be extended the whole month of March as to give the opportunity to those
who didn’t have a chance to express their generosity. If you have books at home (children or
adult books) that you don’t read or need anymore, please, bring them at school and put them
in the special box in the school library. All donated books will be given for the Children’s
Hospital Book Market sale. Here is some information about this event:
Next Book Market Sale:
April 21-25, 2015
held at:
Donations at ERP
The Children’s Hospital Book Market was established in 1961
and is the longest running fundraiser in support of the
Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. In 2010, Book
Market celebrated 50 years of supporting child health care in
the province and brought in record sales!
The concept of Book Market is simple. Members of the
community drop off used books at our various outlets and
volunteers sort, mark, pack and price books in over 65
categories that are then sold at three annual sales.
Since its inception, the Book Market has raised about $7 million
in support of child health care in Manitoba and received
numerous awards including the Mayor’s Volunteer Service
Award and a Teddy Award.
Donations accepted till the end of March
MYRCA 2015
In support of “I Love to Read Month” students who are
reading MYRCA 2015 books were asked to answer the
following question about the novel they loved the most: One
thing I discovered reading this book…. Here are some
interesting answers:
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It’s good to be creative and imaginative
People can overcome their fears with a little help of
friends
Reading can be fun!
No matter how bad someone makes you feel, there is
something good coming up
Just because someone is different, doesn’t mean they
can’t have a friend
There is always more to discover!
Don’t judge someone from their looks!
Being selfish never has good results
I discovered a lot about OCD and the problems people
go through
You should always go after your dreams and always try your hardest
I would like to thank all 120 students who took a little bit of time to
reflect on their favorite book and answer the question above. There will
be a draw among those who participated and the winners will go for a
half day trip to McNally Robinson bookstore with Mme Krylov to
purchase books for our library collection.
I also would like to express my gratitude to Mme Grande, Mme
Carrette and Mme Thompson for their support of our school MYRCA
club.
And last but not least…Thanks a lot to my helpers from the Library
Club who assist me with all kind of projects in the library through
the school year.
Mme Tatyana Krylov
IMPORTANT DATES 2014-2015
March 24
March 26
March 27
Fri
March 30 – April 3
Second term reports sent home
Annual Talent Show 1:00pm
Student-led conferences 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Student-led conferences (no classes)
Spring break
April 6
April 8
April 24
Mon
Wed
Fri
First day of school (Day 5)
Early dismissal 2:40 pm
Coordinated Day (no classes)
May 13
May 15
May 18
May 26
Wed
Fri
Mon
Tue
Early dismissal 2:40 pm
Grade 8 Exit Interviews
Victoria Day (no classes)
Divisional Track and Field Day (grade 7 and 8)
June
June
June
June
June
Thu
Thu/Fri
Fri
Mon
Tue
Spring Band Concert at CPET (grades 6,7,8)
Grade 8 camping/cycling trip
Year End Outing to Kildonan Park
Grade level Year- End Assemblies
Last day of school Dismissal 2: 25 pm
4
25/26
26
29
30
Tue
Thu
Thank you very much
To
Sandy Gould
for the wonderful and creative seasonal
arrangements that can be seen in the display
case in the foyer. Be sure to stop by and check
out what will be new for spring!
March Display