October 2, 2020

J. R. Robson High Marauder School

5102 – 46 St. News Vermilion, AB T9X 1G5

Phone: 780-853-4177 Fax: 780-853-2920 Principal’s Corner In this edition: Principal’s Corner ...... 1 I would like to invite all par- the concourse and in each of Around the School ...... 1 ents to the next virtual Parent the junior high classrooms. Principal’s Corner Con’t ...... 2 Re/Max Bursary ...... 2 School Council meeting on The breakfast program and Spirit Wear ...... 2 Monday October 26th at 7:00 the cafeteria will have proce- Mental Health Literacy ...... 2 pm. At our September meet- dures in place to meet the re- Counsellor’s Corner ...... 3 Counsellor’s Corner Con’t ...... 4 ing we did not elect an execu- quirements set out by the Upper Level Art Visit ...... 5 tive so if you are interested province for us to follow. Orange Shirt Day ...... 5 Mental Health News ...... 6 please attend. The meeting I have provided the web link Vermilion Stay-Well Project ..... 7 link will be sent via text prior to the Education web- Santa Anonymous Form...... 9 Cafeteria Order Form ...... 10 to the meeting. site https://www.alberta.ca/k As we continue to adapt to -to-12-school-re-entry-2020- new guidelines and rules with 21-school-year.aspx that will regards to COVID, we are help parents and students PAC Online Meeting moving forward in October with the questions you may with the return of our micro- have regarding illness and at- Monday, Oct. 26 waves, breakfast program and tending school. Scroll down @ 7 pm a modified cafeteria menu. the page and you will see the Everyone welcome! Link to join meeting Microwaves will be placed in (Continued on page 2) will be provided clos- er to the date. Around the School We are looking for a new executive! Please consider joining.

Grade 9 Website: student jrrobson.btps.ca Sara School Calendar http://jrrobson.btps.ca/ Chapman Calendar.php 3D- Facebook: printed a http://www.facebook.com/JR- Robson-School- plant pot 613941298627779/ for Comm Tech class. Principal’s Corner Marauder Spirit Wear Continued Order your Marauder spirit wear online! heading: If a student shows symptoms. https://jrrobsonschool.entripyshops.com Alberta Education has made a summary table that really helps clarify what a stu- dent or staff member should do if they are feeling unwell. Just a reminder that students do not at- tend on October 9th and 23rd. Staff will be participating in school based professional development on the 23rd Have a great Thanksgiving and a safe Halloween.

RE/MAX "Quest For Excellence" Bursary Sr. Boys Volleyball team practicing accord- This year we are once again offering (16) ing Coach Woodward’s careful planning $1,000 bursaries to grade 12 students. This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian stu- dents in regards to leadership and communi- ty contribution initiatives. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca/About RE/MAX/In the Community / Quest for Excellence Deadline is March 15, 2021. Only online en- tries will be accepted. Mental Health Literacy Approximately 1 in 5 youth worldwide will For more information please see this experience a mental illness before they link: turn 25. This makes adolescence a critical http://teenmentalhealth.org time for mental health promotion, preven- tion, early identification, and intervention. For help please use these resources: Not addressing these issues may lead to https://kidshelpphone.ca negative short- and long- term outcomes. Mental health literacy is foundational for https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ all mental health improvement. amh/page16759.aspx

Mental health literacy (MHL) is under- Submitted by Tanya Laye, your school’s standing how to obtain and maintain good Social-Emotional Coach. If you’d like fur- mental health; understanding mental dis- ther information or have any questions, orders and their treatments; decreasing please contact your school’s SEC to follow stigma; enhancing help-seeking efficacy. up.

Counsellor’s Corner

School seems to be in full swing. The Institution Open House Date microwaves have been reintroduced and there are many happy faces as Alberta University of the Arts TBD - Virtual they can now have hot lunch. October 31

We would like to encourage any grade Virtual - see website 9-11 students, wishing to attend a post -secondary institution after grade 12, TBA - Virtual to start attending open houses. Often TBD students feel the academic pressure of grade 12 and do not have the time to Canadian Armed Forces info. attend these all day sessions in their Royal Military College of Canada @forces.gc.ca last year of high school. Picking the Concordia University of Edmonton October 17 right post-secondary institution is an important first step to making the Grande Prairie Regional College TBD transition from high school. Many post -secondary schools this year are going Keyano Check Website to Virtual Tours, so you can sit with The King’s University October 24 your child in front of the computer screen and watch together. The chart Lakeland College October 23 & 24 to the right provides dates of Open - fee waived if you apply at open house Houses at the post-secondary insti- tutions. TBD - Virtual MacEwan University November 7 Many post-secondary institutions are waiving the registration fee if November 18 - Virtual you attend an open house and regis- ter on that day. Some post-secondary October 24 schools encourage students to come NAIT October 16 & 17 and be a student for the day and have separate days allotted for just that. Norquest College October 24 - Virtual Please see the ELAA link below for more details on how to contact a post- Check Website secondary school. October 16 https://elaa.ab.ca/ TBD Grade 12 students are encouraged to Check website see Mrs. Polishuk if they need help registering for post-secondary study Check website next fall. Use the Apply Alberta web- site to start this process. This website Royal Canadian Mounted Police Check Website prepares the information needed to ap- SAIT October 23 & 24 ply to any post-secondary institution in Alberta thus streamlining the applica- St. Mary’s University October 17 tion process. (Use a private email ad- dress for this process as your BTPS October 15-17 accounts cease to exist 1 month af- University of October 3 ter of graduation.) Some post- secondary institutions base acceptance September 26 on competitive averages while others (Continued on page 4) University of Saskatchewan September 24

Counsellor’s Corner are based on a first applied, first qualified ba- Watch for information coming your way. sis. Applying to at least 2 post-secondary in- stitutions gives you more options for ac- Remember the STRONG Interest Inventory ceptance. Remember you will need a credit is available through your counsellor and card to submit your application online. Many VIBE Coach for any grade 11 & 12 students post-secondary schools open registration who are having trouble deciding on a future on October 1, so apply quickly. occupation. It is a great way to start the ca- https://www.applyalberta.ca/pub/ reer planning process. See Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Polishuk or your VIBE coach, Ramona for High School students should also be further information. searching for scholarships as well. There are millions of dollars of scholarships that go Work Experience, RAP and Green Certifi- uncollected each year as they simply do not cate Students please continue to submit have any applicants. Oftentimes you will need your hours on a regular basis using the two letters of reference for these letters, so online system. Mrs. Scully (gr. 10 & 12), and start asking people who know you best to Mrs. Hart (gr. 11) will be administering the help you out with your reference letters. Also program. To enroll, please see your counsel- see http://studentaid.alberta.ca/ for scholar- lor to begin in the program. ships available through the provincial govern- ment. Some due dates are fast approaching. Grade 9 students will be preparing for the annual Take Your Kids to Work Day which is happening No- vember 4, 2020. Scholarship Information is Parents please help available by accessing the J. R. your child arrange Robson School web page. Fol- for a work place- low the WHITE RIBBON link to ment. More infor- access any scholarship infor- mation will be com- mation we are aware of. ing out this month http://jrrobson.btps.ca/ to finalize the event.

Please stop by and introduce yourself to Grade 10 - 12 students should create a MY- our Social/Emotional Coach Mrs. Tanya PASS account. h t t p s : / / Laye. She is available to meet with students public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/myPass/ on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to assist welcome MyPass is an Alberta Education students who may need help with family peer website where students can: or personal issues.  Order high school transcripts in English/ French Parents and Students are encouraged to  View diploma exam marks sign up for PowerSchool through either par-  View Detailed Academic Reports ent or student portal. Please see the adminis-  View progress towards a credential trative assistants if you are struggling and (diploma or certificate) they will be happy to assist you. This way  Order copies of your credential (diploma or you can see your progress on a regular basis. certificate)  Receive notifications of important messag- Remember the J. R. Robson App is available es to help you keep up-to-date on the happen- Also, for Grade 12 Students the first meeting ings at the school. to discuss graduation criteria and the gradua- tion event will take place in early October.

Upper Level Student Visits

Ms. To brought her Art students to the new Up- per Level Pottery and Art Gallery, where local artists are exhibiting and selling their art-- paintings, photography, metal work, soapstone, encaustic wax, pottery, etc.

Below: Students admire Shirley Kinne- Below: A student admires the art of former JR Above: Tracey Garvey’s art berg’s art Robson Art teacher, Sandra Miller. Below: Storch Knives

Orange Shirt Day

Many JR Robson students and staff wore orange shirts for “The annual Orange Shirt Day on Sep- tember 30th, [which] opens the door to global con- versation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Ca- nadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.” quoted from the orangeshirtday.org website October 2020 Addiction & Mental Health News

Empathy: What is it?

 Empathy is the ability to recognize the Empathy encourages kind, helpful emotions of others. Children under behavior two years of age can show empathy. It is never too early to foster empathy.  Empathetic children are willing to share, help and comfort others.  Empathy helps children understand others’ viewpoints, needs and  Model empathy by asking your intentions. child how they are feeling, listening to their feelings, and  Empathy is key to creating successful acknowledging their feelings. relationships. Strong relationships

build resilience, which helps children bounce forward from difficult times.

Empathy creates a safer school culture Empathy leads to school success  Less bullying and a more tolerant environment is developed through  Empathetic students are more increased empathy. cooperative in class, have better relationships with teachers and Empathy fosters positive student are more engaged in school. relationships

 Children who show empathy are  Students who practice empathy more popular with their peers. tend to excel in school.

MORE RESOURCES

Greater Good Science Center: Empathy for students

Big Life Journal: Strategies to teach children empathy MyHealth.Alberta.Ca: Promoting positive Mental Health

Berkely Empathy for Students Information on mental health, community supports, programs and services in your area: BigLifeJournal Empathy Blog Addiction Services Help Line MyHealthAlberta Promoting Positive1-866 -Mental332-2322 Health Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642

Vermilion Lions Club 4929 50 Ave Vermilion, AB T9X 1A6

2020 SANTA ANONYMOUS REGISTRATION FORM Vermilion and Area, Minburn, Mannville, Clandonald, Islay DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25th, 2020. Due to Covid 19, gift cards only will be mailed to you by Dec 7th for you to purchase your food & presents for the children.

Name: ______Street or Box Address: ______Town: ______Postal Code: ______

Phone: ______(If you do not have a phone, another contact number is required.) If we cannot contact you to confirm we will not provide a Christmas Gift Card.

Is your family’s income below $35,000.00?____(Combined income of both spouses based on Line 150 of you and your spouse’s tax return)

First Name (and last if different) of every member in Male or Age of Name of School Child/Youth the household Female children attends under 18

We require a reference to be identified by the recipient that can be contacted to confirm that the recipient is experiencing financial hardship and requires the assistance of Santa Anonymous. A reference must know which community you live in. The reference can be a staff member from Human Resources (social services), Children Services, School personnel, Clergy, Counsellors, Village or Town Administrator or Councillors, FCSS, nurse, or RCMP member. Your reference cannot be a relative. The reference must know all members of the family, including the children. If the reference information is not filled out then the application will not be considered complete and may not be processed. My reference is:

______Reference’s Name Position Agency Phone #

Please note: Mail completed application to address at the top. If you require more information please call 853-4240. By signing this form you agree that the Vermilion Lions Club has the right to contact the reference to confirm hardship and/or call the local schools to confirm children.

______Applicant’s Signature J. R. Robson Cafeteria Order Form

Student Name: Home Room

In response to COVID-19, the cafeteria will be in operation 2 days per week. Tuesday will be a “choice” revolving menu, but Thursday’s will always be FRYDAY. For Junior High students - lunches will be delivered to the classrooms for lunch time. For Senior High students - students will pick up the lunches at the cafeteria window at lunch time. Only those who have preordered will receive lunch. ​ ​

Date Lunch Option Please Check Total Amount Due Items to Order

October 6 Taco Salad - $5.00

October 8 FRYDAY Indicate specific Fries - $3.50 item with a circle Fries & gravy - $4.00 Poutine - $4.50 Chicken Burger - $5.00

October 13 Perogies & Sausage _ $5.00

October 15 FRYDAY Indicate specific Fries - $3.50 item with a circle Fries & gravy - $4.00 Poutine - $4.50 Chicken Burger - $5.00

October 20 Pizza - $5.00 - Cheese - Pepperoni - Ham & Pineapple

October 22 FRYDAY Indicate specific Fries - $3.50 item with a circle Fries & gravy - $4.00 Poutine - $4.50 Chicken Burger - $5.00

October 27 Chicken Fajitas - $5.00

October 29 FRYDAY Indicate specific Fries - $3.50 item with a circle Fries & gravy - $4.00 Poutine - $4.50 Chicken Burger - $5.00

Forms & Money due MONDAY - OCTOBER 5 Total Amount Due