PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
To the parents and community members who became involved in the Eastern Kings Schools Review process in any way, thank you for taking the time to help shape the future of education for our students for years to come. The Annapolis Valley Regional School Board will be better prepared to make decisions because of the input you have provided.

Congratulations are extended to all of our students who recently took part in our Subject/Science Fair. We had over 70 science projects exhibited this year (over 100 in total), and so it was no easy task for our judges to select the students who will now move on to the Regional Science Fair. We are pleased to announce that Jane Ponikvar, Sydney Cummins, Josh Cummins, Abbey Robertson, Becky Balcom, Isabelle Callaghan, Jennifer Kerr, Julia Dunn, Roman Koszucki and Iain Thomas will be going on to the Regionals.
Special thanks to our volunteer judges, committed parents/guardians and dedicated staff for supporting our students in their endeavours.

As a result of our last in-service, our school has selected Writing, Meeting the Needs of All Learners and Bullying as our primary focus over the next 3 years. The next inservice will be used to begin writing goals, strategies and action plans to further our work in the three areas. Thanks to teachers and co-chairs Jana Logue-Arbou and Kathleen Barclay and to parent SAC rep Janet Roberts.
School Boards in the province were considering changes to the calendar to allow for a 2 week break in February during the Canada Games in Halifax. The number of actual school days would not have changed, only the dates. After gathering information from school communities the decision is the 2010-2011 School Year will remain the same!

CLASS CONFIGRUATION for 2010/11 School Year
Parents, families and students may provide the school with important information that would be useful in developing class lists (this must be done in writing to the school administration). Deadline to submit this information is May 7, 2010 to ensure that your input is considered.
Steve Keddy, Principal

HOME & SCHOOL CORNER
The next Home & School meeting is on Thursday, April 8th. We welcome all parents and guardians to attend.

GRADE 10 REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR H.H.S.
Students currently in grade 9 will have an Orientation Day on Tuesday, March 9th to meet teachers and hear about courses during a morning mini-schedule at Horton High School.
Orientation for parents with Principal, Vice-Principals, Department Representatives, Resource and School Counsellors will take place Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 pm.
Our Grade 9 students will register on-line for courses with their homeroom teacher on Wednesday, March 10th.
Course Selection Sheets were sent home Wednesday of this week. This form must be completed with signatures at the bottom and returned to homeroom teachers prior to on-line registration.

HOMEWORK CLUB FOR GRADES 7, 8 & 9
Homework club will continue to run every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 – 4:15 pm. Any questions can be directed to Gary Collins at 542-6050. Students are responsible for their own way home after homework club.

ATTENDANCE AND LATE ARRIVALS
As mentioned in the last newsletter, attendance and late arrivals for a growing number of our students is still a big concern for staff as students miss valuable information and latecomers disrupt work that is already under way. Our school day starts promptly at 8:40 am, later than many other schools in our area. We expect to have your child here at that time each day. Our school statistics show that we have an average of 30+ students on a regular basis who are absent or late in the mornings. When students are going to be absent from school, we appreciate a phone call to our school office and late students must sign in at each office as we need to know exactly who is in the building at all times for fire/safety reasons. Our safe arrival program in the elementary school has us calling many families each day when students are absent or late. We would like to remind families that school continues with valuable learning even on ½ days and early dismissals - we expect all students to be here on those days as well. Students who miss school time in the early years may develop bad habits, miss critical skills and generally may not do as well in later years. In the upper grades, students miss valuable skills and content which is being covered and it becomes difficult to keep up with their classes. Your attention to this is greatly appreciated!!!

HEAD FOR A CURE
Wolfville Junior High is gearing up for its fifth year of raising funds to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s Head for A Cure. On Thursday, March 11th, 2010 a number of our Wolfville Junior high students will be shaving or cutting their hair. These students will also be raising money through pledges from family, friends and neighbours as well as participating in group fundraisers in preparation for the event. In addition, Mr. Keddy has agreed to shave off his beard on March 11th, if the school population raises $1000.00. Anyone interested in making a donation, please bring it to the Junior High office. Tax receipts are available for donations over $10.00. Everyone is welcome to attend the ‘shave’ morning of March 11th. Any inquiries can be directed to Caroline Burton, Meredith Moore or Taunya Sheffield at Wolfville School.

IWK FUNDRAISER Wolfville Elementary
Thursday, March 25th
“GREEN DAY”
Please make a donation and wear green at school!
P.J. day raised $11.00

HOP for MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - Elementary

On April 1, 2010 Wolfville School will be doing a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Students are welcome to wear their best bunny face to school as we hop to raise money for the Cure to eliminate this neuromuscular disorder. The money raised will go toward mobility equipment, education and services to families who need them. The elementary will be doing some hopping activities in the morning in support of this worthwhile cause. We are not asking kids to go door to door for donations. Students are welcome to bring any donations of change to support this cause on April 9th. There will be more reminders as the event draws closer. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the elementary office or Mr. Paul Veinotte, Guidance Counsellor.

BAND TRIP FUNDRAISER

"Tempt Yourself at the Tempest"
March 6th is Dessert Day at the Tempest Restaurant.
Proceeds from ALL desserts purchased that day will go to support the Wolfville School Band Trip.
Come on out and tempt yourself with a dessert and support the band trip! A big 'Thank you!' to Michael Howell for this opportunity.

Band Parents Meeting - our next meeting is Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 pm in the band room.

DATES TO REMEMBER
March 6                  Band Trip Fundraiser – see above
March 9                  Orientation Day at HHS for grade 9’s
March 9                  Orientation for parents at HHS 7:00pm
March 10                                On-Line Registration for grade 9’s
March 12                                Early Dismissal for Primary – Grade 9
                                11:45 am Primary - Grade 6
                                12:00 noon Grades 7 - 9
March 15 – 19        MARCH BREAK WEEK
March 22                               First day back after March Break
March 25                               IWK Fundraiser – Green Day
March 25                               SAC Meeting 6:30 pm
March 25                               Junior High Dance 7:00 – 9:00 pm
March 25                               Band Parents Meeting, 7:00 pm
April 1                     HOP for Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser
April 1                     Next Newsletter

“No Student Should Go Hungry” Fundraiser
The Wolfville Home & School, teachers and staff are committed to providing Subsidized Lunches and Snacks for students who would otherwise go without, as well as supporting the Breakfast Club and the Junior High Homework Club. At this time we are asking local businesses or individuals to help us meet this very important need. Here’s how: Provide us with your business card and for only $20 a month we will include it in two editions of our school newsletter. It’s a low-cost form of advertising for you and the proceeds are going to a great cause! Call Mrs. Davison or Mrs. Fox in the elementary office at 542-6055 or drop in with a business card. Thank you in advance for your support!

Wolfville School’s Home & School, Teachers and Staff believe that
‘No Student Should Go Hungry”.
We thank the following individuals and businesses in our community who have provided financial support for this extremely worthwhile initiative.

NEWS FROM WOLFVILLE RECREATION
March Break Camp for ages 6-6, and 10-12:
Winter Adventures with Monkey
Activities include creating a sock monkey, Snowshoeing/hiking trip, indoor soccer, curling, swimming, clay pot gardening, cooking, and activities at Grand Pre Historic site. Cost is $80.00 for the week. March 15-19. Call 542-3019, or email sread@wolfville.ca to register.

March Break Mountain Bike Workshop for Girls in grades 6-9:
Spring into Action-Mountain Bike Skills and Drills,
With Sue Earle of Mudlasses & Pedal Trout fame. Friday, March 19th (workshop will be indoors if weather dictates). Contact Shannon Read, Active Living Coordinator for more information or to register. Some bikes & helmets will be available for those without. No fee for this workshop,but space will be limited.

Friday Night Sports Night for grades 4-6 will resume after March Break. Details will be posted on the Town website and in next school newsletter. For information call 542-3019.

Doctor’s Nova Scotia Youth Running Program
The running program is offered at no cost to schools of all levels in the province. This is the third year for the program and our hope is to exceed 8,000 participants from 130 schools. You can find out more on this website: doctorsns.com. Please contact Shannon at 542-3019 or by email: sread@wolfville.ca if you are interested in participating in this after school program this spring.

Horton High School Presents 42nd STREET
Horton High School presents 42ND STREET - The Musical! The last show will be held tonight, March 5th at 7:00 pm!! Tickets are $10 adults/$8 student/seniors; available at Box of Delights in Wolfville, R.D. Chisholm Ltd. or by calling Horton at 542-6071.

Camp Triumph Fundraiser
Good news for Donna & Andy fans! The children’s entertainers will be in concert, 3:00 pm, Sunday, March 28, in the Horton High School Performance Center. Tickets will be sold at Wolfville & Hantsport Pharmasave, Stage 2, R.D. Chisholm Ltd.

Boy’s Under 10 High Performance Pre-Season Training
Any child born in 2000/2001 that is interested in getting ready for the upcoming soccer season and is thinking about trying out for the East Kings U10 High Performance Team this spring is invited to attend pre-season conditioning and skill development sessions at the Wolfville School. Sessions will be held once per week for an hour.
If interested email Reg Ogilvie at regogilvie@eastlink.ca for further information.

The Valley District Soccer Association – March Break Camp
This camp is offered to boys and girls born 2001 – 1996. The camp will take place March 15th – 18th from 9:00 am – noon. For more info., please contact Kentville Soccer.

“Wolfville School is a Scent Smart School”
“Wolfville School is a Nut Smart School”