Back-to-school party ideas Back-to-school season is on the horizon, and many students and parents are either loving or loathing the idea of starting a new school year. For some, a party to commemorate the new school year and the end of summer is customary. Hosting a fun event for the soonto-be students is one way to make the most of vacation time. * Go with a theme. Maybe the theme is rulers and text books, ABCs, or science, and it can run through the decorations used, the games played, the food served, and many other aspects of the event. Consider a science experiment inspired volcano cake that is oozing strawberry jam. * Include some educational games. Some students experience educational backsliding during summer vacation. That is why many schools have summer reading lists that educators feel promote lesson reinforcement for the coming school year. With this in mind, plan activities around concepts children learned in school. Think about math problem relay races, art projects, reading a story and reenacting it in a play form, or science experiments us-
ing solar energy. * Host a campout reading marathon. Encourage guests to bring sleeping bags and favorite books to a campout under the stars. Most of the time can be spent reading while breaks can be devoted to exercising, making campout snacks or telling campfire stories. * Rent out a fun bus or truck. Since many students will be spending a good deal of time on a school bus once the new school year commences, tie into those jaunts to school by renting the services of a game bus or truck. Some vendors will park their vehicles in front of the house for an hour or more, allowing children to climb inside and enjoy themselves on play equipment or compete in video game competitions inside specialized gaming trucks. * Plan a group event at the beach. Spending time seaside can be educational and enjoyable at the same time. Enlist the help of a few chaperones and set up an area on the beach where kids can play and explore the wonders of nature around them. Pack picnic-type
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An end-of-summer party could be just what kids will enjoy prior to the start of school. snacks or ask attendees to bring items themselves. * Plan a trip to the school. First-time students may be anxious about what to expect during their first days of school. Having friends who are slightly older accompany younger kids to school to give a tour and show them the ropes make the experience less frightening.
Afterward, meet at a pizzeria to enjoy some slices and soda. * Host a classic pool party. Of course, some kids want to commemorate the end of summer vacation by enjoying the pool one last time. Have a classic pool party and barbecue in the yard for everyone to enjoy. DE128354
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Superintendent of Education Hired Horizon School Division is very pleased to announce that Mr. Crandall Hrynkiw has accepted the position of Superintendent of Education for Horizon School Division. Mr. Hrynkiw will be Àlling the vacancy following the retirement of Superintendent Larry Bedel in the summer of 2012. Mr. Hrynkiw brings with him a vast array of skills and experience in educational administration. He currently is the Regional Director of Education for the Central Region and was the Regional Director of Region
4 prior to his current position. Mr. Hrynkiw has served as a Director of Education for several school divisions including Melfort, Weyburn Central, Weyburn Catholic and Estevan Catholic. His rich history as a both teacher and Principal is complimented by his work as an Assistant Director of Education and Acting Secretary Treasurer for the legacy Lanigan School Division. Mr. Hrynkiw’s work with First Nations is well-known and appreciated by many. Additionally, he has recently been
an active participant in the Ministry of Education’s Lean initiative. His experience with Lean includes successfully completing the training and subsequently taking on a lead role in applying Lean principles to improve the efÀciency and effectiveness of a wide variety of processes. Mr. Hrynkiw will bring his “student-centered” approach to improving learning outcomes to Horizon School Division commencing August 1, 2012. Submitted by Horizon School Division
Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Hired Horizon School Division is pleased to announce that Mrs. Anne Sloboda has accepted the position of Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction commencing August 6, 2012. The position became vacant following the return of the incumbent Cory Popoff to his former role as Principal of Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI). Mrs. Sloboda is currently a Regional Superintendent for the Ministry of Education and has been involved with Continuous Improvement Framework Conferences and Student Support Service Reviews with
school divisions. She has been a strong supporter of both school division initiatives and collaborative work with agencies. Her extensive experience with rural school divisions has been in regular and special education classrooms (elementary and secondary levels) co-teaching, demonstration teaching and collaborative planning. Mrs. Sloboda’s work as an educational psychologist was characterized by a problem-solving tiered approach to responding to students’ needs. She has been a provincial leader in promoting integrative practices such as Wraparound, Positive
Behaviour Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI). Mrs. Sloboda promotes collaborative ways to improve learning for all students. She is a versatile pragmatic leader with extensive experience in creating understandings about how students learn, engaging collaborative support and promoting accountability for positive student learning outcomes. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Anne Sloboda to the Horizon family. Submitted by Horizon School Division
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