CARMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Rose School Division                                              Carman, MB., ROGOJO 
                                                                                              Ph: 745-2623  Fax: 745-3295
                                                                                              E-mail: carmanelm@cici.mb.ca
                                                                                              Principal: Dan Saunders
At our Remembrance Day Assembly, the following words were read. They were read again over our public addresss system the following week. The last four words of this passage will be repeated again and again as the year progresses and as the need arises. "There are always choices that can be made. Some choices threaten peace. Some choices protect peace. Every day, people make choices about peace at home, at work, at school. Make good choices because peace begins with you."

 

November/04 Newsletter

CES Web Page Update

Finally, we have managed to update our school’s web page. Please check at www.cici.mb.ca/carmanel for information pertaining to school calendar, handbook, discipline and behaviour plans, Parent Advisory Council and school newsletters. This page is linked to Prairie Rose School Division’s web page, as well, at www.prairierosemb.ca. Thanks to all those who helped with the original web page and more recent update.

E-mail Addresses for Minutes of ACSL Meetings

If you are interested in receiving the monthly minutes of our Advisory Council for School Leadership monthly meeting by e-mail, please contact Rhonda Walker (rhonda01@mts.net) or the school (carmanelm@cici.mb.ca). You may also phone the school at 745-2623.

Christmas Concert

The grades 4-6 classes are currently rehearsing for their concert that will take place on December 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Carman Collegiate Theatre. Each class is involved in a narration/skit which is part of the musical "A New World Christmas". Cost for the evening is $1.50 a person or $5.00 a family. Hope to see you there.


Grade 2/3S has been studying owls the past while. They have read and written about, sculpted, drawn, coloured and created owls of all kinds. The displays on the classroom and hallway walls are beautiful. Their knowledge of owls through the research they’ve done is extensive. A “hoot, hoot” to you! 

 

Phone Number Updates, Please

If there have been any changes to your mailing address or home/business phone number(s), please let our office know as soon as possible after the change. It is very important that we have up-to-date information in the event we have to contact parents during the day.

School Crisis Response Plan

A team of staff members is currently working on a new Crisis Response Plan for our school. Our school division recognizes the need to provide for both the physical and emotional safety of our students, staff and parents in the event of a crisis. A crisis is typically a sudden, powerful event that is outside the range of usual experience. Examples of such crises include such events as vehicle accidents, chemical spills, fires and tornadoes.

It is the intent of our school division that our division and school shall have up-to-date Crisis Response Plans in place to enact quick and effective responses in order to minimize the disastrous effects that such crises can bring.

Our divisional plan is complete. We use it and our knowledge of school and community to guide us in the development of a new school plan. This should be completed by early late winter/04. We will share and practice procedures with staff at this time.

If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact the school at 745-2623.

Tips You Can Use to Help Your Child Learn to Read

    1. Talk to Your Child
      2. - Tell stories, ask questions, be a good listener
    2. Make Reading Fun
      3. - Read with drama & excitement, re-read favourite books, point to words as you read, give books as gifts, read all kinds of materials (comics, magazines, etc.)
    3. Read Every Day
      - Start reading to your child as a baby, set aside special time and "reading place", praise your child for ideas & participation, vary length of reading time
    4. Set an Example
      5. - Read recipes, labels, instructions, brochures, newspapers and especially books
    5. Talk about Books
      6. - Look at title and cover & guess about the story, think out loud as you read, ask questions and comment on stories before, during and after reading
    6. Listen to Your Child Read
      7. - Indicate interest, ask questions, take turns reading or read together, give time to figure out "tricky words
    7. Show that You Value Your Child’s Efforts
      8. - Show appreciation and praise efforts to learn, be patient, decide on reading goals that are "just right" for your child

If your child is stuck on a word tell him/her to;

Grade 4R have been studying “habitats” in their Science class the last while. Each student chose and researched a kind of habitat eg. tundra, grasslands, polar region. He/She then planned and developed a diorama to go along with a detailed presentation about their habitat. They also presented their work to other classes in the lunchroom (pictured).

 



The Last Word

Above all else, children must know that we are really convinced that they can do their work and succeed. Even adults can have a hard time persevering in the face of difficulty – especially when they think that others don’t believe in them. Children simply must be convinced that we believe in them – no matter what. When this condition is present, we can teach children not to give up when things become more difficult. Instilling persistence in young learners is no small feat, yet, when we are successful, we have given our children a special, lifelong gift. It is our job to instill confidence and increase learning persistence of reluctant, fearful or easily defeated children. We know that children who develop this quality are more likely, over time, to outlearn and outperform more able, but less committed children. When we nurture "never give up – I am with you" attitudes in children, we give them confidence, hope and the power to overcome when it is easier to give up and walk away.

 "We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough" – Helen Keller