WOLFVILLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal Eric Trahan Middle School Office 542-6050 Vice Principal Ruth MacLeod Elementary Office 542-6055

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March 30, 2012 Dear Parents/Guardians: Our students and staff have been very fortunate to have had so many volunteers supporting the various academic, athletic and cultural events that have taken place throughout the year. To recognize the importance of your support, we are hosting a Volunteer Luncheon on April 18th between 12:00 am -1:15 pm. We sincerely hope that you will join us, so that as a school community, we may have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate your gift of time. Your support of our students and programs is very important to us, and as such, we are very pleased to have this opportunity to thank you. Your contribution, big or small, is truly appreciated and has made a significant difference to our school. We sincerely hope therefore that you will join us. I am also very happy to inform you that we have nominated Maggie Kenny to represent Wolfville School at a Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony to be held on April 18th at the Wolfville Fire Hall. As many of you know, Maggie goes above and beyond for the students at our school. Her connections to other community support programs, such as the Inter Church Council and St. Vincent de Paul, means that she can direct and guide student families to better support their needs. From school supplies, food bank information, emergency financial support and winter clothing/ boots, Maggie is consistently there for students and families. She gives of her time, organizational skills and of her heart to many families here at our school. Her involvement in making the lives of students healthier and happier, on a basic level, means that they are better able to arrive at school to learn and participate actively in day to day activities. Wolfville School is a better place because of Maggie Kenny. Sincerely, Eric Trahan, Principal, Wolfville School
VOLUNTEER AWARDS RECEPTION Every year the Town of Wolfville holds a Volunteer Awards Reception to recognize the amazing volunteers in our community and thank them for their contributions. This year our school has nominated 3 people who have made an exceptional contribution

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to our school community. Home & School Nominees: Alison and Paul Stewart. Alison and Paul Stewart have been strong advocates for, and supporters of, enriched music programming at Wolfville School. Alison has been a dedicated member of the Band Parents Association, including holding an executive position for seven years. She often worked as part of a very small parent group to keep the enriched band program running for between 120 and 150 students each year. Paul has served as Band Trip Committee Chair for 4 student band trips, each including between 50 to 60 students. Three trips took students to perform in cities in Ontario and Quebec, and one trip allowed students to attend the Halifax Music Festival. Without the good work and commitment of parents like Alison and Paul, students would not enjoy excellent music opportunities such as the Wolfville School Band Program. Alison and Paul are valuable members of our school community and we are pleased Spring is here and its time to have some FUN! Mark your calendars so you dont miss our Spring Family Dance and Annual Fun Fair. HOME & SCHOOL CORNER Family Dance Come and join us on Friday, April 13th for our Spring Family Dance from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be snacks for sale and a free will offering at the door. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Fun Fair Plans are beginning for this years Fun Fair! Mark your calendars for Thursday June 7th, 4:30 - 7:00pm. While you are doing your spring cleaning please set aside any small toys, new or gently used, that could be used as prizes for the Fish Pond and other games. McDonald's toys or stuffies are perfect! We are also looking for donations of new items for our Silent Auction. Your donations would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Elementary school office. Now is also a great time to complete your Criminal Record/Child Abuse Registry Check if you have not already done so. This will be a requirement for our volunteer helpers. Please drop by the school and complete the simple paperwork. The Fun Fair Committee will be meeting to discuss ideas and plans on Tuesday, April 3rd, 7pm at 48 Carriageway Court, Wolfville. If you are interested helping us plan or have some ideas or suggestions to share, we would love for you to join us! Home & School Meeting Our final meeting for the year will be on June 14th. Stay tuned to next months newsletter for the time. Kimberley Skjei

SAC NEWS The next SAC meeting will be on Monday, April 2nd. All members of our school community are invited to attend. Our thanks to the parents who attended the Middle Level Parent Consultation meeting this past Monday evening. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, comments and suggestions FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR The Child & Youth Mental Health Service is offering the Parenting Your Defiant Child Course. The course will occur over 8 Tuesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 in the Auditorium, 15 Chipman Dr. Kentville, starting April 3, 2012 and ending on May 22. This course is for parents of children between 3 and 12 years. There is no fee for this course and it is for adult participation only. Topics include: * Why children misbehave * Positive attention * Getting your child to be more cooperative and independent while playing * When praise is not enough * Effective discipline strategies * Improving school behaviours * Managing behaviours in public This course will be of great interest to those who parent noncompliant, oppositional, or stubborn children. Often parents of children diagnosed with ADHD, ADD and ODD attend the course, but are certainly not the only folks who benefit from participation. During the sessions, participants are provided with parent education, mutual support and assistance. Please let us know if there are any barriers to your participation, for example, transportation, as attempts can be made to assist with such concerns. If you are planning to attend, please register for this course by calling 365-1701 ext 2873 or 825-4825. Hop For The Cure For children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, daily challenges are numerous, many people lose the ability to do the things that most people take for granted, like walking, hopping or getting up from a chair. Muscular Dystrophy Canada's vision is to find a cure for neuromuscular disorders in our lifetime, but until then we need your help to provide much needed mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs and leg braces, essential service, education and information services to over 50,000 children and adults affected my neuromuscular disorders. On April 5, Wolfville School will be "Hopping for the Cure" to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. Please donate what you are able to for this worthwhile cause. If you have any questions, please contact the school. Coach Needed Wolfville School is looking for a volunteer to coach the Middle School Girls Softball team. The softball season is a short one, so the commitment is only about 6 weeks. If you are interested, please contact the school, Mr. Moore or Mr. Veinotte. Free Grief Day Camp for 5 12 Year Olds Camp ODONOTA is a 5 day summer camp in which campers are helped though their losses. It is from August 20 to 24 from 9:00 4:00 pm daily with the closing on Thursday evening. It is held at the Wolfville Curling Club. There is no charge, thanks to support from local clubs, businesses and individuals. Each day

there is circle time, craft and active time and is staffed by a group of certified professionals including nurses, social workers, physicians and trained volunteers. For information go to www.campoodonata.ca or call Gail at 678-4535 or Nancy at 5422141. Magazine Campaign Please mark your calendars for April 5. The magazine campaign starts that day! SEPTEMBER 2012 ENROLLMENT We are in the process of doing class configurations for the upcoming school year. If your child will not be returning to Wolfville School or if you know of any new students that will attend our school in the fall, please call the school. WOLFVILLE SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOK FUNDRAISER This spring's fundraiser in cooperation with the Box of Delights Book Shop raised $250.00 towards new books for our library. In addition donations of $50.00 were received. It was a great experience for the students to learn about supporting local business and to help with the advertising process. Mitzi DeWolfe, owner of the bookstore, says, "It was great to have the student input at the market, the bookmarks and posters...I think it was all very positive." Thank you to all staff, students, parents and community people who helped with this fundraiser. BAND NOTES There will be a Band Parent meeting Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm in the Band Room. On Thursday, April 12 there will be a Band Concert at 7:00 pm. Students should arrive at school by 6:30 pm in concert dress. There will be a freewill offering. IWK HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER Rainbow Day How many rainbow colors can you wear to school on Thursday, April 19th? Thanks in advance for your IWK Hospital donation. SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://wolfville.ednet.ns.ca Please be sure to bookmark the school website on your computer. When you are wondering about the latest up-to-date information, kitchen menu, or dates throughout the school year, you will find it as quick as a click.

Mud Creek Rotary Community Dinner This dinner is a fundraiser for

Wolfville School - to make sure that students who need it can get a healthy breakfast, snack or lunch at school. Two great ways you can help: 1. If you'd like a break from cooking, buy a ticket & enjoy a nice dinner out in the community. 2. If you can't make it, buy a ticket and donate it back. The ticket will be given to someone in our community who would not otherwise be able to attend. What: BBQ Chicken Dinner Where: Wolfville Lions Club When: Friday, April 27 5:00 7:00 pm Tickets: $14/adult $9/children 9 & under *Take-out service available* Tickets are available from any Mud Creek Rotarian or contact Neil Burgess

Wolfville School is a Scent Smart School Wolfville School is a Nut Smart School L.I.F.E.: Learning Is For Everyone At Wolfville School, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to participate fully in school. We are pleased to have a LIFE benevolent fund to assist with specific student needs related to learning. This fund is used to ensure that no student is prevented from participating fully in their classes or school-based experiences because of their financial situation. It is only through the generous financial support of local businesses and residents that the LIFE fund can exist. Heres one way you can help: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 we will include it in one of our monthly newsletters. Its lowcost advertising for you and the proceeds go to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the school office at 542-6055 or drop by with your business card. Thank you in advance for your support.

forms to Wolfville Soccer Club, PO Box 2340, Wolfville, N.S., B4P 2N5 Programs available: Lil Kickers Parent and Tot (for children born in 2008) - $35 6 & Under (for children born in 2006 & 2007) - $70 8 & Under (for children born in 2004 & 2005) - $70 10 & Under (for children born in 2002 & 2003) - $70 Registration forms may be downloaded from http://www.wolfville.ca/youth-programs/ or can be picked up in person on the day of registration. Completed registration forms received after April 20, 2012 will automatically incur a $10 late fee. Space is limited and registration cannot be guaranteed after the April 20th registration date. Financial assistance is available. Do You Want a Summer Job? If so you could become a certified soccer official. Candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A list of the courses is available on the Soccer Nova Scotia web site. Courses are available at Acadia University April 13 15. Cost is $125.00, to register fill out the form and send to Soccer N.S. 2 weeks prior to the course. For more info contact Larry Porter: lporter@avonvalleyfloral.com Amanda Lombard: Amanda_jean_lombard@hotmail.com or Isaac Schurman: ischurmal@ WOLFVILLE RECREATION NEWS SPRING 2012 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Check out our upcoming After School programs at http://www.wolfville.ca/spring-2012-youth-activity-programs.html or contact the Wolfville Recreation Centre to find out more! Start date for session 3 is April 2, 2012. INFO: 542-3019, recreation@wolfville.ca<mailto: recreation@wolfville.ca&gt;LITTLE HANDS COOKING CLASS: Come explore and taste food at the Little Hands Cooking Class hosted by Atlantic Superstore in New Minas. Understand the importance of produce and learn basic scientific concepts through food preparation and mixing ingredients. Mon., April 30; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Drop-off & Pick-up: Wolfville Elementary Entrance; Grade P-5; Cost: $40.00. INFO: 542-3019, recreation@wolfville.ca<mailto:recreation@wolfville.ca&gt;SEED Y SATURDAY: Kids, join us at this exciting gardening and food growing event and find out if you have a green thumb! Learn how to tell the difference between a variety of seeds, one of which you will plant in your very own painted pot. Take your new seed home and see how it grows! Apr. 7; Drop-In between 8:30 am - 1 pm; Wolfville Farmer's Market; Cost: FREE. INFO: 542-3019, recreation@wolfville.ca<mailto: recreation@wolfville.ca&gt; East Kings Soccer Registration Dates March 31, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Field office, Foundry Field, Hantsport April 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Field Office, Foundry Field, Hantsport April 12, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Port Williams Elementary School April 19, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Port Williams Elementary School April 20 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Wolfville Elementary School Registration forms can also be picked up at the Indoor Sports Facility in Kentville, printed from the East Kings Website: www.eastkingssoccer.ca, and when completed returned to the Indoor Sports Facility in Kentville or dropped off at Juandero's Soccer store in Wolfville. Wolfville Tennis Club 2012 Spring and Summer Tennis lessons for juniors (under 18) Spring 3 week sessions May 14 June 1

COMMUNITY NEWS Horton High School presents THE WIZ Show time is 7:00 pm on the following four dates: Tonight, March 30, Saturday, March 31, Tuesday, April 3, Wednesday, April 4 Tickets available in advance at Box of Delights in Wolfville, R. D. Chisholms in Kentville, or by calling Horton High School at (902) 542-6071. Adults $12 ($15 at the door) Students and seniors $10 The Wolfville Soccer Club is now Accepting Registration for the 2012 Soccer Season! Registration will take place at Wolfville Elementary School on Friday, April 20th from 3:00 - 7:00pm or by mailing registration

June 4 June 22 June 25 July 6 July 9 July 20 July 23 August 3 August 7 17 Cost is $25.00 per sessions plus 2012 Wolfville Tennis Club membership of $15.00 under 18, adult $30.00 or family for $60.00 Registration is April 20 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Wolfville School. or Recreation Centre, 7 Victoria Ave. Wolfville on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 11:00 am. Or contact Wilson Lu at 691-0983 or wen.wilsonlu@gmail.com or www.wolfville.ca Summer 9 lesson sessions Baseball Umpiring Clinic Kings County Academy (old) in the Junior High Gym on April 28 from 8:30 4:00. Registration will commence at 8:30 am. The clinic will being at 9:00 am. and run till 3:30 pm. Registration fee is $60.00 and includes BNSUD membership fees, clinic fees and clinic materials. Participants must be a minimum of 13 years of age. Please wear sneakers, loose fitting clothing and have a ball, glove and mask. For more info http://www.bnsud.com/clinics 2012.html