Nurturing the Potential of All

Vanscoy School Newsletter

“Nurturing the Potential of All”

668-2056

Kevin Derdall Darin McKay

Principal Vice-Principal

As ofJanuary 20, 2015

INTERNATIONAL CLUB Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to attend this after school club. They will be learning about the Ukraine and will do various activities to learn about the country, its culture and food.
The club will meet on:
-Jan. 15 and 22nd from 3:15-4:30
-Jan. 29 Feast Day from 3:15-5:15
-Feb. 5 tour of Ukrainian Museum in Saskatoon from 3:15-4:45
THE GRADES 5-8 STUDENTS’ GYM CLASSESwill soon be including sessions of skating, broomball and curling. The note to parents was sent home on Thursday, January 15. Below is a schedule of the dates of each class and the equipment required.
Grade / Skating
Skates & Helmet
All grades / Broomball
Helmets and Indoor Shoes
All grades / Curling
Helmets Required
Grade 5 only
5 / Mon. Jan 26
Tues. Jan. 27 / Wed. Feb. 4
Mon. Feb. 9
Thur. Feb. 12 / Mon. Mar. 9
Thu. Mar.26
Fri. Mar. 27
6 / Mon. Jan. 26
Tues. Jan. 27 / Thur. Feb. 5
Fri. Feb. 6
Wed. Feb. 11 / Mon. Mar. 2
Wed. Mar. 18
Fri. Mar. 27
7/8 / Thur. Jan. 22
Fri. Jan. 23 / Mon. Feb. 2
Tue. Feb. 10
Fri. Feb. 13 / Mon. Mar. 16
Wed. Mar. 25
Fri. Mar. 27
VANSCOY SCHOOL AND VANSCOY VILLAGE JOINT VENTURE
Our school and Vanscoy Village are seeking local sponsors for the Disc Golf playing field that will be installed during the spring of 2015. Location will be on the Village and school grounds. For a $500 donation (or more), sponsors will see their business advertised at one of the holes. If you would like to be a part of this great joint endeavor or have questions, please call
Mr. Derdall, school principal at 306-668-2056.
BASKETBALLSCHEDULE FOR BOYS’ & GIRLS’
Please watch for revisions.
B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L S C H E D U L E
Jan. 19 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 20 / Game at Vanscoy vs Hanley / Starts at 4:30
Jan. 27 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 29 / Game at Vanscoy vs VCA / Starts at 4:00
Drivers Needed
G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L S C H E D U L E
Jan. 21 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 26 / Practice until 4:30
Jan. 28 / Game at Venture Heights Martensville / Drivers needed please
INCLEMENT WEATHER/NO BUS DAYS Busing families, please review the rural busing guidelines you received from your bus driver at the beginning of the school year. If you need a copy from the school, just give us a call and we’ll send one home. Bus drivers make the decision whether to run or not and will contact families if there is a cancellation. Basically, if the combined temperature/wind chill factors are at a reading of -40 C or colder at 6:00 a.m. buses will cancel. Stormy conditions are other factors bus drivers in the surrounding area may need to decide upon. There is to be no early dismissal due to deteriorating weather conditions. If it is determined that the buses will not run at the regular dismissal time, previously arranged in-town billeting is to be used for bus students and families are to be notified of those arrangements. Please update your families billeting information with the school. You may also check the website: (scroll down to bus cancellations) or call the bus hotline to check to see which buses are not running. It is continually updated as information changes.
Bus hotline: 306-683-2805
Bus Students: If your child(ren)’s bus is not running the students on that bus are excused from attending school (no phone call to school necessary). Parents may choose to drive the children to and from school. That will be the parents’ decision. Missed assignments can be caught up at school.
Town Students: Town students are expected to attend school. Should the parents decide not to send their children that day, the school must be notified. Their absences are not valid excuses without parent permission. Missed assignments will be sent home as homework. /
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat
18 / 19 Day 1 / 20 Day 2 / 21 Day 3 / 22 Day 4 / 23 Day 5 / 24
25 / 26 Day 6 / 27 Day 1 / 28 Day 2 / 29 Day 3 / 30
No School / 31
Kinderg. Days:Jan.19, 21, 23, 27, 29
Grade 8’s to Delisle:Jan. 21, 29 Bus Driver: Joanne Peacock
Band – Beginners Only:Jan. 21, 29
Band – Beginners with Juniors:Jan. 26
NO CLASSES: Friday, January 30
Basketball: See listed schedule
Mon. Jan. 19:Fine Arts Auditions beginning at 8:30 am
Tue. Jan. 20: Grades 1-3 – guest speakers in a.m.
Wed. Jan.21:Grade 8’s to Delisle
: Beginner Band
: Wellness Wednesday
Thu. Jan.22: International club 3:15-4:30
Fri. Jan. 23:Hot Meal – Pizza
Mon. Jan.26:Band – Beginner and Junior
Wed. Jan. 28:Wellness Wednesday
Thu. Jan. 29: Grade 8’s to Delisle
: Beginner Band
: Spirit Day – Famous Person/Celebrity Day
: Grades 5-8 Laser Tag in PM
: International club Feast 3:15-5:15
Fri. Jan. 30: NO SCHOOL – Teacher prep. Time
ACTIVITY/SPECIAL EVENT FEES: A $30/student activity fee is requested each school year and is now due. Send either a cheque or exact change to the school with your child. His/her classroom teacher will forward it on to the school office where a receipt will be issued. Thank you.
NOONMORNING KNITTERS CLUB For Grades 4-8 students that are interested in learning how to knit or experienced knitters that just like to put in more knitting time, the morning knitters will meet from 8:30-8:50 on Days 2 & 4 in the Library.
Happy Knitting!!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Vanscoy Early Learning Center – Parents and Tots 9:30-11:00 a.m. is beginning Friday, January 16, and will be held every second Friday thereafter. Use basement door. All parents and caregivers with young children are welcome. Email for info.
The Vanscoy & District ELC Winter Carnival will take place on Saturday, January 31 at Vanscoy Circle Hall from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Advance Family Pass (from the ELC) $15 OR $5/person at the door. Singing with Sylvia will be featured entertainment. Activities include face painting, hockey shoot out, ring toss, Family Photo Booth, ‘can’ knock down, bowling, bean bag toss. Door prizes & 50/50. Full concession with hot meals, drinks, veggies, and baking.
In support of: Vanscoy & District Early Learning Center
Vanscoy Community Recreation Board (Jan/Feb/Mar)
Vanscoy Rink Public Skate time:
Wed. 3:30-5:30 pm Fri. 3:30 to 5:00 pm Sun. 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Minor Hockey Schedule:
Community Updates found on:
Facebook at Vanscoy Community Recreation Board
Delisle Minor Football Must register with both Saskatoon Minor Football (SMF) and Delisle Minor Football (DMF). No late registrations will be allowed. Volunteers are needed.
Contact:
Saskatoon Minor Football :
Tykes Ages 4-5:
Flag Grades 1-8:
Six-a-Side Tackle for Grades 5-8:

Don Narcisse Football Skills Camp – Saturday, April 25. (Ages 7-18).
Contact:
INFORMATION TO KEEP ON HAND
Vanscoy School 306- 668-2056
Bus Hotline 306-683-2805
Emergency School Land Line if power failure 306-668-2010
PSSD Div. Office website: spiritsd.ca Phone: 306-683-2800
Band Website
Public Health Info
Early Learning Centre 306-668-6338
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