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ROCKIES RUMBLINGS M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R I N C I PA L By the time this newsletter is published, we will be starting term 2. It’s really hard to believe we are already half way done the school year. Before we reload and get ready for all that comes in the home stretch, this is a good time to reflect on the days that have gone by.
“WE MOVE MOUNTAINS”
increasing their reading level by 1.5 years or a Grade 8 student creating something innovative or a Grade 12 student graduating and moving on to post secondary, we can hardly wait to share in the pride the students will feel. Upcoming Events:
Perseverance and Respect INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Message from the Principal
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Society News Rundle College VIPERS Entrepreneurial Spirit Project
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Counsellor’s Notes World Record
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Academic Fair
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Speaker Series
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Monthly Parent Survey In Their Own Words
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TELUS Spark Science Centre
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Intramurals Wrestling
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Junior Girls and Boys Basketball
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Junior Boys Basketball
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Senior Girls Basketball
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Senior Boys Basketball
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Activities for the Month
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Post-Secondary Education
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LDAA - Parent / Educator Workshop
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School Nurse - Kids’ Health
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Picture This...Film Festival
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From the beginning of the year, we have seen our students continue to develop their ability to persevere and to respect each other, themselves and the school. The evidence of perseverance and respect is everywhere. One excellent example of perseverance and respect is the dedication many of our students have shown towards their test preparations. It is not uncommon to walk the hallways before or after school and see classrooms that look like they are in session. Some classrooms have even been so full that not all the students were able to sit in desks. Weekends have also been busy times in the school with many teachers offering weekend test preparation for students. The activities are voluntary for teachers and students, but because they are respecting their need for preparation, they have taken the initiative and have consistently shown up to get ready for their midterms and finals. The perseverance the students have shown to their studies not only will benefit them during the ‘exam week’ but in life. Students who are able to persevere in a task are far more likely to be successful in the long run. Term 2 What We Are Looking Forward To
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Moving forward, we will continue to focus on our goals and get ready to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students. Whether it is a Grade 4 student
Monday, February 4, 2012 Grade 6-9 Midterm Mark Statements and Senior High Final Reports will be emailed home. Friday, February 22, 2013 Academic Fair – Grade 4-9 Monday, March 18, 2013 Term 2 Report Cards Thursday, March 21, 2013 Parent Teacher Interviews