Norquay School

Stay tuned to Norquay Motto “Students Come First” School website [email protected] Mission “Building Strong Foundations to Create Bright Futures” Vision “Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All” throughout the year as we update our school calendar! February 2019 Staff Appreciation Week TELEMIRACLE 43 2019 Helping people everyday! Important Dates: February 10th to 16th

THANKS Norquay School Staff 29 Thank You to the students & staff for Jan No school K-12 – Your dedication to the students at the helping raise funds for Telemiracle Staff PD Day Norquay School is appreciated! Telemiracle Fundraising Jan-No School for 10-12 Join us in celebrating with our principal, 30 teachers, educational assistants , library Opportunities students but there is school for technician, custodial staff, bus drivers, K-9 students K-12 students can wear their hat for a $1.00 admin assistant and recognize all the Jan 31 contributions that our school staff make to Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22 and March 1 all students and their education! proceeds go to Telemiracle. Semester II starts Telemiracle hands are available for Feb. 1 students to purchase for $1.00 from Report Cards 9-12 students

CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Dyck & Mrs. Robinson the SRC members. Feb. 8 100 Day “Sea Stars Making a Difference” GSSD Award Valentine's Day Bake Sale Feb. 14 baking for $1.00 all proceeds will go to Telemiracle. Feb. No School K-12 18 Family Literacy Day SPIRIT DAY Valentine’s Day Family Day Holiday January 27, 2019 Thurs. Feb. 14 wear red or pink. Feb. No School K-12 19- 22 Family Literacy Day raises awareness of the Winter Break importance of reading & engaging in literacy related activates as a family. March 2 & 3, 2019 Telemiracle 43 will be broadcast live 25 TAKE THE TIME TO READ! from TCU Place in March 2 Feb. and 3, 2019, starting at 9 p.m Return to school, Day 5

SASK EXPRESS Homeroom Teachers: Student Senate  Mr. Olson—Grade 12

 Mrs. Dyck—Grade 11

MUSIC, THEATRE, PASSION Director of Education, Quintin Robertson,  Mr. Morin—Grade 10 Igniting the talents of ’s introduced the idea of student senates across the  Mr.Weir —Grade 9 young performers. school division. The intent is for him to hear the voices of our students from across the school  Mr. Rostotski—Grade 8 DATE: February 26, 2019 division to effect change. Mr. Roberston will select several students from each school visited  Mrs. Ebert—Grade 7 WHERE: Sturgis Composite School to meet with the Board of Education to hear  Mrs. Ebert—Grade 6 Grade 6 & 7 students will leave Norquay School by bus at their suggestions regarding how we as a school 9:00 a.m. to take park in a Sask Express Work shop division can improve the student experience  Mr. Grocholski—Grade 5 Grade K-12 students will leave by bus at 12:30 p.m. & arrive across GSSD. Mr. Robertson will be in Norquay back at the school by 3:00 p.m. on Feb. 7 where he will meet with a group of  Mr. Grocholski-Grade 4 passionate leaders to provide the student per- Sask Express is firing up the community’s  Ms. Peters—Grade 3 passion for the arts and giving countless young spective on suggestions regarding how we as a performers opportunities to grow. school division can learn from their experiences.  Mrs. Davis—Grade 2

 Ms. Zubko—Grade 1

 Mrs. Chorneyko—Kindergarten Norquay School

First Day of Semester II is Thursday Jan 31! School Skating

Please note that the second semester starts Thursday January 31 . Our students started school skating, It is a wonderful We look forward to having our High School students ready for their classes, opportunity to boost their physical activity, learn new schedule, routines and activities for this 2nd semester! sportsmanship, develop basic skills, overcome their fears & January 29—No school for K-12 students Professional Development Day for staff have fun! The School Bus will transport the kids to & from January 30– No school for 10-12 students but there is school for K-9 students January 31– Second Semester starts, school for K-12 students the rink. Student's don’t forget to wear suitable clothing (mittens, warm jackets, headgear), Thank you to our parent REPORTCARDS for Grade 9-12 students will be sent out February 1, 2019 volunteers & staff who skated on the ice with the students& REPORTCARDS for Grade K-8 students will be sent out March 22, 2019 helped them get on & off the ice, tie their skates and put on STUDENT LED CONFERENCES/Parent Teacher Interviews March 27 & 28, 2019 their helmets, etc.

Please take NOTE of NO SCHOOL DAYS! Physical Activity

Sr. Boys Basketball Home Tournament Steve Nash Basketball

DATE: February 1 & 2, 2019 Practise times will be on Tuesday after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and every day 3 on the School Calendar. Teams Attending the Sr. Boys Basketball Home Tournament: Canora, Southey, Hudson Bay, Moosomin, Tournament (grade 3 – 6 only) in Melville April 6 & 7, 2019 , Watrous & If you have any questions about practise times, registration please call Jeremi Korpusik 306 594 2340

Everyone is welcome to come out & cheer on the teams! The goal of the program is to allow participants the opportunity to maximize their potential, while promoting the importance of youth basketball as a vehicle to build character, discipline and self-esteem.

BASKETBALL Tournament (grade 3 – 6 only) in Melville April 6 & 7, 2019

 February 1 & 2– Sr. Boys Basketball HOME It is important that students Tournament arrive to school each day on time,  February 2—Jr. Girls Basketball Team Over the last couple of months remain in school for the full day and Travel to Melville the curlers played exhibition games and attend school consistently throughout  February 8 & 9– Sr. Boys Basketball Team traveled to bonspiels where they learned the year. Regular school attend- Travel to Saskatoon many new skills from improving their ance is important! PLEASE notify  February 8 & 9-Sr. Girls Basketball Team technique in curling to understanding the the school office, as soon as possible, if Travel to Canora game of curling! your child will be absent from school. ATTENDANCE CELEBRATION:  February 11- Jr. Girls Basketball Jr. Curling Home Bonspiel, Jan. 25 Conference Semi Finals Congratulations to Serenity, Kailey, welcome teams from Norquay, Sturgis, Gage, River, Michael, Cameron, Sum-  February 13 – Jr. Girls Basketball & Kamsack mer, Ava, Rylan & Zachary who at- Conference Finals tended school at least 90% of the time W- vs-Sturgis 8-3  February 14 – Sr. Boys & Girls Basketball from Sept.-Nov. the GSSD randomly Host Kamsack @Norquay W-vs-Preeceville 7-3 drew names from each grade of those  March 1 & 2 Jr. Girls Basketball W “A” Final VS Kamsack 6-5 students who had perfect attend- Districts @ Kamsack ance.& presented them each with an  March 1 & 2 Sr. Boys Basketball Team Sr. Curling Home Bonspiel, Jan 26 attendance award! Travel To Porcupine Plain welcome teams from Norquay, Preeceville, Safety Reminders Caution in drop-  March 1 & 2 Sr. Girls Basketball Team Kamsack, Sturgis Travel to Meath Park off & pick up areas. A reminder to all L– Preeceville 6-8 who are dropping students off & pick-  March 8& 9—Sr. Girls & Boys Basketball ing students up from school to use Conferences W– vs Kamsack 6-2 caution & to respect signage in the W vs Sturgis 6-5  March 15 & 16 Sr. Girls & Boys Basketball school zone! Regional's Curling Dates; February 1 & 2 Jr. Curling Cold Weather Guidelines: Please  March 22 & 23 HOOPLA @ Saskatoon Team Travels to Esterhazy February 8 & ensure your child is dressed appropri- 9 Sr. Curling Team Travels to for Districts Luck Teams! ately for winter temperatures, (jackets, mitts, headgear). Students are encouraged to be outdoors at re- THANK YOU COACHES FOR HELPING WITH THE SUCCESS OF SCHOOL SPORT IN OUR COMMUNITY! cesses to get fresh air and exercise. Page 2 Norquay School