1. JACK STUART SCHOOL
Phone #: 672
672-0880 Voice Message #: 672-0898
May 13, 2010 Issue #20
CLASSROOM NEWS Class 4/5K by Kaitlyn C.
We are going on a field trip with the grade
Kindergarten
1’s. In class we are learning about plants
Last month we visited St. Mary’s Hospital. and changes which is what the trip is
s
The Baby by Maddie (PM Class) about.
I liked when we saw the baby. I
liked his cute cheeks.
heeks. Parent Volunteers
The Skeleton by Sebastian Carissa Knockleby-Cornell,
(PM Class) Susan Conlin Brosius,
I met Charlie at the hospital. He Danielle Laing, Elisha
was a skeleton. Taylor, Chantel Adams,
Lynaea Trussler, Chris and Susan Nichol, Jeff
The Balance Beam by Kaitlin Humphrey, Kim Van Roon, Andrea Roth, Jennifer Flint,
Roth
(AM Class) Wanda Byce, Tricia Dey-Twomey, Crystal Nahajowich,
Twomey,
I went on the balance beam. It was squishy. Tracey Woods, Danette Sharkey, Kim Lorenz.
The Hospital by Zoe (AM Class)
We ate cookies. The cookies were good. Notes from Mr. Horyn
Ronning Relays: Will take
Class 2Han by Chanelle B. place on May 20th at 4:00 pm
In Science we are writing a at the Camrose Composite
report on a small crawling High School track. The
and flying animal. I am students will run a 4 x 100 m relay race around the track.
ar
writing about a firefly. We Students need to be there for 3:45 pm. Mr. Horyn will be
had to write a story about walking over from the school at 3:15 for anyone who
“The Pocket”. I wrote about wants to join him. Please pick up your child at the
an alien. In Math we are Camrose Composite High School Track at the
learning numbers to 100 and conclusion of the race. The race will be concluded at
wil
making tens. I like Math. approximately 4:30 pm.
City Track and Field: Friday, May 28th. This year we're
Class 2Hop by Kevin K. going try something a little different
In Science we made boats to see if they float or sink. In by only bringing our grades 4-64
Math we have a new unit. We students (so that none of our primary
add and subtract two
two-digit students will feel excluded). Primary
numbers. We play fun new students will have the opportunity (for
ll
games in gym. Math is my all) to participate in some track and
favorite subject. School is fun. field events in our regular P.E. class and during our
school wide Sports Day at the end of June. Students in
In Science we are learning about grades 4-6 who qualify for the Track and Field day will
6
buoyancy and boats and we are have permission forms sent home with them next week.
nt
making our own boats. In Math Good luck to all competitors!
we are learning how to measure things. I like grade two.
by Rand Lunde
Class 3D by Dalen D. Date Change
by Tracey Woods
On May 28th we are going to the 2010
Provincial Festival in Edmonton. The last Parent Council Meeting has been
We are playing fun games in gym changed to Tuesday, May 18th @ 7:00 pm
like “Silly Putty Tag.” In Science in the staffroom. All Jack Stuart
we are learning about Animal Life parents are welcome to attend.
Cycles. Yesterday we got our
mealworms.
2. Hot Lunch Reminder
by Alison Braaten and Susan Nichol Provincial Achievement Testing
Last Hot Lunch is on Thursday, May June 15 Grade 3 Language Arts Part B
27th – Panago Pizza. We would like to Grade 6 Social Studies
thank the parent volunteers that took June 16 Grade 6 Language Arts Part B
time to come and help deliver to the
students. See you next year! June 17 Grade 3 Mathematics
Grade 6 Mathematics
Centra Cam Vocational Training Association June 18 Grade 6 Science
by Jaimie Griffiths, ECFD Coordinator
The Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot (ECFD) is
a non-funded vital service offered by Centra Cam that
supports many residents of the City of Camrose who are
experiencing hard times. They would not be able to
operate without the generous donations from the
community. One of the biggest concerns is the shortage
of children’s gently used clothing. Also accepted are
clean furniture, beds, household items, and personal
hygiene products. Hours for donations are Monday – Important Dates
Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Due to the damage May 18 Tasty Treat Tuesday
from weather, animals and people, donations should be Staff Meeting – Noon Dismissal
brought only during business hours. The address is 4918 Parent Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
– 46 Street. May 20 Honor Band – selected gr. 5 & 6 students
Users at the Emergency Clothing and Furniture Depot May 21 Grad Photos (Kindergarten) & Spring Photos
are approximately 190 family referrals per month (2280 (grades 1-6)
annual) from 62 referring agencies. Examples of referral May 24 Victoria Day – No School
agencies: Bethany Homes for Children, Bethany Group, May 26 Reach for the Truth – Grade 5
Brigantia Place, Camrose and Area Victim Services and May 27 Hot Lunch – Panago Pizza
Battle River School Division. May 28 City Track and Field – Grades 4-6
If you are requiring further information, please feel free
**Next Newsletter – May 27, 2010
to contact Jamie Griffiths at 780-608-1681.
Re-Think Your Drink
Water is a good choice to drink everyday to quench your thirst. Children should avoid Energy Drinks.
They are high in calories and sugar
Milk or fortified soy beverages are great to drink because they
and contain caffeine.
contain calcium and vitamin D that builds strong teeth and
bones. Aim for 2-3 cups per day. Chocolate milk has the same Pop contains no vitamins or minerals.
bone building nutrients as regular milk and less sugar than Diet pop is not a healthy choice for
unsweetened fruit juice. your teeth. All pop contains acid which
can attack and weaken your teeth.
Choose 100% natural unsweetened fruit juice rather than fruit
“drinks” or “punch”. Although juice contains vitamins and
minerals, it is also high in natural sugar. Limit juice to no more
than 1 cup a day. Need more information?
• Talk to your dentist.
When participating in sporting activities, drink water to quench • Call Health LINK,
your thirst. If children are active for longer than 1 hour, they 866 408-LINK (5465).
may benefit from a sports drink.
