ADMINISTRATORS’ MESSAGE Mr. Tom Hazzard, Principal Ms. Darcie Eschyschyn, Vice Principal

Dear Parents/Guardians

May is here! (Already?)

May has certainly crept upon us in a hurry. The cool weather is certainly not telling us that it is spring and that Track and Field is just around the corner. One cannot wait until all that mud and water subsides so we can move on with spring.

In Meath Park Public School in the month of May you will see us wrap up the badminton season and set our focus on year end activities. There will be the onset of class outings, graduation, immunizations, spring photos, career presentations and pizza sales.

If you did not have a chance to be a part of parent teacher interviews in April be sure to contact your child’s teacher in regards to any issues or concerns you may have. Before you know it, June will be here.

This month we will celebrate the accomplishments of 22 grade twelve students. Meath Park Public School will celebrate their graduation on Friday, May 27th with a banquet starting at 5:30 p.m. and the exercises open to the public around 7:00 p.m.

All of our students continue to work on their writing skills. We have seen some terrific work being done in regards to writing in our school.

Please check out the rest of this newsletter for important dates and events going on in the months of May and June. Have a great month and enjoy the first long weekend of summer

Tom Hazzard / Darcie Eschyschyn

SCHOOL NEWS

2016-2017 Kindergarten Registration If your child will be five years old by December 31, 2016, it’s time to register for Kindergarten. Please call the school to register at 306-929-2133.

Graduation 2016 Meath Park School will be holding its’ 2016 Graduation celebration on Friday, May 27th. This year’s theme is “The difference between the Ordinary and the Extraordinary is that Little Extra”. The banquet will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the graduation exercises will follow in the Meath Park School’s gymnasium at approximately 7:00 p.m. This year’s grad class will feature 22 graduates:

Amber Billay Braden McGregor Michael Pidborochynski Alexandra Cole-Johnson Coralie Nygaard Mario Proulx Raylene Cook Justin Otte Kiana Rocheleau Taylor Corriveau Alexandra Painchaud Earl Salisbury Hailey Goranson Kolten Painchaud Amber Scragg Steven Jensen Marcus Paterson Wyatt Zdrill Dylan Kerley Dryden Patlok Angela Lavoie Ethan Peterson

Congratulations to all!

Band News

Beginner Band Camp Camp will be held from Thursday, May 12th to Friday, May 13th. The cost is $60.00. We are in need of one male and one female chaperone. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Gotchia at the school.

YOU’RE INVITED TO AN EVENING OF THE ARTS! On Wednesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m., we will celebrate the Arts taught at Meath Park Public School. Mrs Gotchia’s band students from grades 6 to 12 will perform their final concerts. Ms. Hughes’ visual art classes, grades 7 to 12 will be displaying their art compositions for the year, and some students will choose to sell their art from $5.00 to $20.00 (the students will pay 10% commission on art that they sell, and these funds will go to the school). Ms. Hughes’ Food Design 30 class will be selling home-made desserts, savory hors d’ oeuvres served with complimentary tea, coffee or punch. Desserts will be $3.00 each. Cheese, crackers and pepperoni will be $5.00 each. ADMISSION IS FREE! Notes will be going home closer to the event. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THERE.

Grade 7 Math Fast Food Survey Ms. Eschyschyn’s grade 7 math class decided to survey the school regarding seven fast food restaurants. The grade 7 students went to all the classes and tallied up the students favorite restaurants. From this information, students were able to create a percent circle to determine the most popular fast food restaurant for students at Meath Park Public School. Here are the results. Subway – 38.5% Dairy Queen – 20% McDonalds – 18% A & W – 10% Extreme Pita – 7.5% Burger King – 3.5% Thank you to all the students that participated in the survey.

Resume Writing/Interviews Skills Workshops Mrs. Yeske, our Career Development Coach from the Education Centre, will hold a Resume Writing Workshop during the noon hour in the computer lab on Wednesday, May 11th for any interested grade 7 to 12 students.

As well, she will be here on Monday, May 30th to do an Interview Skills Workshop at noon in the high school activity room for any interested students from grades 7 to 12.

Post-Secondary Presentations There will be two post-secondary presentations at Meath Park School on Tuesday, May 3rd for both the grade 10 and 11 students. The first one is presented by Mount Royal University of Calgary from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. and the second presentation will be the First Nations University from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Grade 4 to 8 Track Meet On Tuesday, May 24th, the Meath Park School Track Meet for grades 4 to grade 8 students will be held.

Relay for Life We will hold Freezie Sales during the noon hours of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 4th, 5th and 6th.

A big thanks to all the families who donated items for our garage sale.

Relay for Life takes place on Friday June 3rd. Visitors are welcome until 11:00 p.m. at the Harry Jerome Track behind Carlton school.

SADD The SADD group would like to send a big thank you out to the Paddockwood Elks Lodge for their generous donation. Every little bit helps us come closer to our goal of attending the Provincial Students Against Drinking and Driving Conference in Regina.

Lost and Found If your child misplaces clothing, boots, books, etc. at school, please ask them to check our lost and found buckets that are kept by the front entrance of the school in the nurse’s room. There are large numbers of items that have accumulated over the year. If items are not claimed by the end of the year, all are donated to charity.

2014-2015 Yearbooks The 2014-2015 yearbooks have arrived and have been distributed. If you wish to purchase one, the cost is $30.00. Please see the attached pre-order form for 2015-2016 yearbooks if you have not already ordered, as well as requests to purchase older yearbooks

Nut Alert Reduce the Risk The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division and the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region recommend that all Prince Albert and Area School communities work to “reduce the risk” for all students with life threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) by taking the strong initiative and commitment to become Nut Alert. Please read the Nut Alert information below that provides the rationale for this initiative. Meath Park School will continue their school-wide campaign to provide the safest environment possible for children with life threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) immediately. For more information contact me, the school principal, or a public health nurse. APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO PERCENT OF CANADIANS LIVE WITH LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES. MOST OF US KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES. FOOD IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE. STRICT AVOIDANCE OF SPECIFIC FOODS IS NECESSARY. ASK YOUR CHILD TO BE A PAL: PROTECT A LIFE FROM FOOD ALLERGIES. - DO NOT SHARE FOOD - WASH HANDS AFTER EATING - AVOID TAKING FOOD TO SCHOOL THAT OTHERS MAY BE ALLERGIC TO. HELP MAKE SCHOOL A SAFE PLACE FOR EVERYONE!

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, May 3rd - Post-Secondary Presentation–AM–Gr. 10 & 11 Students Wednesday, May 4th - Relay for Life Freezie Sale Thursday, May 5th - Relay for Life Freezie Sale Friday, May 6th - SPRING PHOTOS - Relay for Life Freezie Sale Monday, May 9th - Career 10 Work Experience Week Wednesday, May 11th - Resume Writing Workshop at Noon-Gr.7-12 Students Wednesday, May 18th - Gr. 8 Immunizations - High School City Track Meet 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19th - High School City Track Meet - PIZZA Sale Monday, May 23rd - NO CLASSES – Victoria Day Tuesday, May 24th - Grade 4-8 School Track Meet Wednesday, May 25th - High School District Track Meet 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26th - High School District Track Meet Friday, May 27th - GRADUATION Monday, May 30th - Interviews Skills Workshop at Noon-Gr.7-12 Students Tuesday, May 31st - Grade 3Trip to Candle Lake

JUNE Friday, June 3rd - K – 4 Students to Melfort Wave Pool - Provincial High School Track Monday, June 6th - P4A Track 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7th - P4A Track Wednesday, June 8th - P4A Track Thursday, June 9th - Awards Night 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 10th - Gr. 1 Class Trip to Country Fun Farm Monday, June 13th - Canadian Light Source Tour in Saskatoon For Chemistry and Physics Gr. 12 Students Wednesday, June 15th - Evening of the Arts 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16th - Gr. 2, 5 & 6 to Vintage Power Machinery Farm Friday, June 17th - Meath Park DRIVE-IN Night Friday, June 24th - Exams gr. 10-12 Monday, June 27th - Exams gr. 10-12 Tuesday, June 28th - Exams gr. 10-12 Wednesday, June 29th - Exams gr. 10-12 - Last Day of Classes - K – 9 Report Cards Sent Home Thursday, June 30th - NO SCHOOL - Gr. 10-12 Report Cards Mailed Home

School Fees: K-6 = $30 Home Ec = $30

7-12 = $20 Gr 9 – 12 Construction/IA = $25

Caution Fee = $25 Art (Gr. 10-12 only) = $10

Gr 6 Band = $30 Yearbook = $30 (optional)

Gr 7 - 12 Band = $40

Gr 7 & 8 Home Ec/IA = $10

Please pay your school fees, as soon as possible. Thank you.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Karate in Meath Park will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm at the Senior Center. If you have any questions call or text Caitlyn S. at 306-981-6886. Meath Park Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Meath Park Senior Centre. Cost $8.00/ children five and under are free. All welcome. Meath Park Seniors’ Bingo will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. The Jackpot is $75.00. Everyone welcome! The position of president of Weirdale Minor Ball is Open. Duties include chairing meetings and working with other committee members to oversee operations of Weirdale Minor ball. For more information contact Doug Kerley 306-929-4879 or Jamie Jensen 306-929-2611 or 306-961- 4279. Rainbow Time Play School is offered every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Weirdale School. Children up to four years of age are welcome to come to play! Contact Jill at 306-930-2952. Weirdale Seniors Centre Coffee at the Weirdale Seniors’ Centre from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We offer a bottomless cup of coffee for $2.00 and also sell toast, cinnamon buns, and muffins. Everyone is welcome. The Albertville Rec. Board are in need of Male Rec. Board Members. Would you like to have fun, socialize, organize, and get involved in the community? Contact Lorelei Reich 306-929-2458 for further information. Activities at Christopher Lake - Adult fitness classes will continue until May 14th Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays drop-ins always welcomed. -Spring into Soccer (youth) registration May 10th & 11th 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the District of Lakeland building Recreation Director’s office. Start up after May-long weekend and will run for four weeks at Christopher Lake school grounds -Spring into Softball (youth) registration May 12th 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the District of Lakeland building Recreation Director’s office. Start up after May long weekend will run for four weeks at Christopher Lake school grounds. -Lakeland Outdoor Walking Club (Christopher Lake Nature Area) Mondays in May 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Please contact Jade Dreaver for more information at 306-982-3309 email [email protected] St. John Ambulance Babysitter Course will be offered on Saturday, May 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. John Ambulance Training Centre at 1003-1st Ave. W. in P.A. for 11 to 13 year olds. Cost is $40. Call 306-922-0888 to register. This includes manual and certificate. St. John Ambulance Home Alone Program will be offered on Sunday, May 29th from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at St. John Ambulance Training Centre at 1003-1st Ave. W., P.A. for 10 year old children to learn the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. Cost is $25. and includes manual and certificate. Call 306-922-0888 to register. Autism Services will be hosting a free Workshop will be hosting a free workshop on Wednesday, May 11th at the Victoria Square Education Room, Victoria Square (building east of the hospital) from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Play – Important at Every Age and Ability. Play is an important way children and adolescents learn. You will learn the benefits play can offer your child, and ways you can play with your child that will help your child’s development. Contact information: Dr. Sharon Mitchell & Ellen Montour, Autism Services Consultants, Phone 306-765-6055. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Camp Tamarack – Academic Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities offers a unique program to children with learning disabilities. The 3-week programs offer socialization and individualized learning activities to target academics, self-esteem, social skills and good nutrition. There are two camps: a junior camp (for children 7 – 11 years old) from July 3rd to July 23rd, and a senior camp (12 – 16 year olds) from July 31st to August 20th. If you would like an application or more information about this quality program, contact Camp Tamarack at 975-0855 or www.tamarackfoundation.ca. You can also contact Mrs. Sass at the school for more information.