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THE CALGARY SCIENCE SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 2009 • ISSUE 3 • VOL . 7
Principal’s Message
This is the last Prin- student learning in the fine arts On a completely unrelated note,
cipal’s message be- and we anticipate a very success- but absolutely worth mentioning
fore our November ful transition to this means of re- in this venue are recent accom-
student-led con- porting on student progress and plishments of two of our teach-
ferences, so I want achievement. ers. First, Emily Brown competed
to focus on how we report on in Australia over the break in the
student progress in a couple of Physical Education has also seen a World Masters’ Games, winning a
subjects. As I have mentioned in couple of changes, including new gold, a silver and a bronze med-
previous Principal’s messages, we rubrics and supplementing report al in trap shooting. Second, Neil
have undertaken some changes cards with some portfolio-based Stephenson has been recognized
to how we report on fine arts and feedback. The new rubrics will ap- again for excellence in teaching.
physical education. The students pear on the report card folders He has already been recognized
and teachers have been docu- and teachers and students have by Apple Canada as an Apple Dis-
menting learning in the fine arts just recently begun to utilize the tinguished Educator, and most
on the students’ digital portfoli- portfolios for additional informa- recently he was awarded a Certifi-
os, which are basically individual tion. The same portfolios that the cate of Achievement for the Prime
student blogs that are hosted on students use for fine arts are used Minister’s Awards for Excellence in
our servers. They have been post- for physical education. We foresee Teaching. This is really a tremen-
ing examples of their work as well expanding the use of the portfo- dous accomplishment for Neil.
as their own reflections on that lios in the future to also incorpo- Congratulations to both Emily and
work. We have removed fine arts rate the other subjects (though Neil!
from the report cards and will in- not doing away with report cards),
stead provide parents an oppor- with the ultimate vision being stu-
tunity to see students’ progress dents leaving the Calgary Science Darrell Lonsberry
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Cross Country..................................11
Grade 9 Bamfield Trip...................12
Grade 8 Circle Tour.........................16
hank you Grade 6 Results Math Science Language Arts Social Studies
A huge Thank You to all the parent helpers who volun- Meets Acceptable 100% 98.9% 99% N/A
November Calendar.......................18 teered their time at Camp Sweet this fall. Standard (84.6%) (85.4%) (90.9%)
Meets Standard of 38.8% 55.8% 38.1% N/A
December Calendar.......................19 Thank you to all who picked up groceries, put groceries away, prepared Excellence (18.5%) (27.7%) (21.0%)
food, served meals, and cleaned up after 50 students! Even the small-
est of jobs was important to the success of the program. (Provincial Results in Brackets)
I enjoyed getting to know each one of you and had a lot of fun work- Grade 9 Results Math Science Language Arts Social Studies
ing with all of you in the kitchen. We had a lot of laughs and I learned Meets Acceptable 96.9% 99% 100%
a lot too! N/A
Standard (74.7%) (79.8%) (87.7%)
Meets Standard of 47.4% 52% 56.1%
Thank you does not begin to express my appreciation for all your work!! N/A
Excellence (20.7%) (17.4%) (16.4%)
Michelle Hodgson
(Provincial Results in Brackets)
Outdoor Ed. Assistant
Darrell Lonsberry
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T ransportation
Update
The changes made to the routes and timing at the end of September seem to be running smoothly. There are
still some construction projects causing delays. As well, the committee is aware of the delay to the buses leav-
M inds in Motion
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the transportation committee or Kathy Babiuk if you email if necessary. Without an address, the commit- Dr. Shelley Robinson The theme of the evening will be “boys and
change any of the contact info that you submitted. tee is unable to notify you of any changes made to the what they need from our schools”... there is a
stop or time. You may be inconvenienced by the lack lot of research that shows that there are gen-
The transportation committee conducts all of its of such information. der differences that schools should attend to.
hallenge Day at CSS Come out, have some fun, eat some chili, and
learn a little more about the particular needs of
BE IN THE LOADING ZONE BEFORE THE SCHEDULED STOP TIME boys in a school setting.
Our buses need to load and pull away from each stop • Keep a watch for the bus and move to the loading On October 1, 2009, the Calgary Science School par- The evening will start with the serving of
as quickly as possible. Please ensure your children zone as soon as you see the bus or other students ticipated in its first Challenge Day in conjunction with chilli, then a guest panel addressing “Boys in
are in the loading zone, the sidewalk area where the moving to the stop. Remember, though, to stay Westmount Charter School and the Foundations for the Education” and will finish with the monthly
children board the bus, before the scheduled time. safe and watch for traffic. If there are several stu- Future Charter Academy (Ogden). This day was filled Council Meeting.
Just being at the stop, but waiting in a vehicle, is not dents at the stop, take turns watching for the bus with much enthusiasm by almost forty adult leaders
enough to ensure that you don’t miss the bus. The and indicate to the others when it is in view. who were both teachers and parents. These volunteers 6:00 - Bring your chilli and plug it in
driver may be unaware that there is anyone else at the helped to bring the day to fruition by being part of the
6:15 – Chilli consumption
stop. If it is already past the scheduled stop time, the • If you have received a delay notice, go to the load- planning and implementation of this fabulous day. As
bus will leave, unfortunately without your children. ing zone when the bus is now expected. well, our 100 students were absolutely terrific as they, 6:45 – Judging and results
When the weather is very cold, at the point where the participated openly and with much energy towards 6:58 – “All Hail the King of CSS Chilli!”
danger of frostbite is extreme, the children are safer • Remember, the whole system works better with bringing a greater sense of mutual respect across their 7:00 – “Meeting the Needs of Boys
waiting in a vehicle. Thankfully, these days are few in everyone’s cooperation. Please don’t delay the grade. This special day, facilitated by two dynamic Chal- at CSS” presentation
Calgary. When extreme weather keeps your students bus by having it wait while your children exit the lenge Day facilitators from California, was a nice follow- 7:20 – Questions and Discussion
in the car, please continue to be considerate of the vehicle. Children at later stops will be kept wait- up to the Grade 9 Bamfield trip. Thanks to everyone
driver’s need to get the bus to school on time: ing longer, perhaps outside. As well, the bus may who helped to make this a fabulous experience. We are
7:30 – Council Meeting
be blocking traffic as it waits for you. pleased to announce that we will be doing this same ini-
• Have your children ready to leave the vehicle In order to adequately plan for the event,
tiative again next year in conjunction with Chris Hooper
quickly. Stay bundled up with mitts on and jackets If you have any questions or comments, let us know please let Wendy Baillie know if you are plan-
at Westmount Charter School and Kurtis Leinweber at
done up. This practice will also enable you to turn at: transportationatcss@gmail.com ning on attending at bailliew@shaw.ca
the FFCA Ogden Campus.
off your engine and not create pollution through
idling. Remove seatbelts and have the backpacks, Margaret Mills, Dr. Shelley Robinson
etc, handy. CSS Transportation Committee Chair
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A lberta Health Services
Kids & Drugs
Parent Sessions at CSS
CSS
Drug Use Policy
An important part of a comprehensive school program
to develop awareness of the issue of drugs, alcohol and
P ower of Words
Every day in school, in lineups at the grocery store, on
television or out in the restaurants, I hear words that
cause me to pause and wonder if much thought is go-
“sucks” some older people cringe at the implications of
where this language began. When we refer to someone
as “lame” or “retarded”, we overlook that by using what
tobacco involves ensuring everyone is aware of the ap-
Launched Nationally and Provincially in the Fall of 2008, propriate school policy. Here is the existing policy: ing into what is being said and the impact it is having we often perceive as old and acceptable slang, we are
the Kids and Drugs program is a joint project between on other people. I feel that our culture at large is on a actually sending a patronizing message to the people
the RCMP and Alberta Health Services, Addiction and slippery slope of deteriorating language. We have be- around us.
Mental Health. These free workshops are designed for Substance Abuse come desensitized to a trend of thoughtless verbiage
parents of school-age children (8-15 old) and focus on that can sometimes pack a powerful punch. Sometimes But more important, when we don’t stop and think
preventing children from using alcohol, tobacco, and/or 1. The inherent dangers involved with the use of drugs, it feels more like verbal diarrhea than any mode of ef- about the words we use, we can hurt ourselves. Toxic
other drugs. alcohol, tobacco, and inhalants will be taught to all stu- fective communication. language infiltrates the experience of the communica-
dents in a grade appropriate manner. The Public Health tor as much as those to or of whom we are speaking.
Parents are welcome to attend any or all of the remain- Nurse and related community agencies (i.e. – AADAC) will
My father used to not allow certain words in our home
ing 3 sessions. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to be utilized as resources for this purpose.
such as “hate”, “stupid”, “dumb”, “idiotic” and others. I We need to resensitize ourselves to the words that we
parents@calgaryscienceschool.com indicating which would roll my eyes each and every time he would cor- use. That requires that we stop and think about what
2. Student use, possession of, distribution of, or ac-
workshops you will attend and how many will be attend- tive contact with drugs, alcohol, tobacco or inhalants in rect us. Ironically, now when I hear my son say, “I hate we really mean to say. I was once told that words are like
ing. All workshops will be held in the CSS Library from school, on school board property or in the context of any that class!” I respond with, “Pardon?” He sighs with res- toothpaste – once the paste is squeezed out, it’s pretty
7:00pm - 9:00pm. school-related activity are prohibited. ignation and corrects himself: “OK, I dislike it.” difficult to get it back in the tube.
Tuesday, October 20th: 3. In any case where a student has contravened Section 2 The word “hate” is a powerful word and by using it, we However, sometimes people need reminders. When we
The Power of Parents above, school administration will thoroughly investigate are uncomfortable with words, others or our own, it is
have the potential of actually feeling it. If we shift the
Our presenters, Stacey McRae from Alberta Health Ser- the matter and will take immediate action to: word, we can soften the thought. Language shapes our important to address it. We need to (politely) stop our-
vices and Constable Wendy Parker with the CPS started thoughts and our thoughts shape our culture. selves and each other and indicate that words affect us
off the first of the 4 sessions talking to parents about a. Assess the student’s immediate medical needs,
and each other and the space that we create together.
role modeling, what parents can influence in their child’s if any, as a result of substance use.
If we take this example of negative language up a notch By acknowledging this fact, it doesn’t make us prudish,
life as well as risk and protective factors for children and and start referring to each other by derogatory names or uptight. It makes us stronger as a culture.
teens. We had a wonderful turnout of around 40 parents. b. Contact a parent / guardian to inform them of
the incident and provide assistance in obtaining and continually say, “Freaking this freaking that,” we
The booklet that is used as part of this program can be present what some perceive as a cool exterior. Howev-
follow up care and / or treatment as deemed ap-
downloaded at: propriate. er, others hear condescension and criticism. When life Dr. Shelley Robinson
http://www.aadac.com/documents/KidsDrugs_Parent.pdf c. Ensure the student’s actions are addressed in
accordance with the Discipline Policy.
UPCOMING SESSIONS The Central Memorial Music Parents Association Presents
November 17th
Talking with your Kids Back to the Fusion
BIG BAND DINNER DANCE AND SILENT AUCTION 2009
January 19th
Helping your Kids Make Good Decisions High School Orientation
Just a reminder that we will be hosting a High Saturday, November 7st, 2009
February 24th
What Parents Need to Know About Drugs School Orientation on November 5, 2009 at 7pm
6:00 pm Doors open
in the school gym. Information will be provided 7:00 pm Dinner
All parents are invited to attend any or all of these ses- about open house dates for specific programs 8:00 pm Dance to Central Memorial Jazz Bands, vocalists and guest entertainers
sions. Please remember to RSVP so that we can ensure and local high schools at this time. If you have
the correct number of materials will be available. More any further questions please feel free to contact Silent Auction bidding begins at 6:01 pm and continues into the evening
TICKETS: $30.00 EACH
links to AADAC and information on similar topics can Shannon Mitchell-Flek by phone 403-282-2890
be located at http://sites.google.com/site/cssstudentser- ext 233 or email
vicescounselling/. Thank you for supporting Central Memorial’s Music Program! Events such as these help to fund
shannon.m@calgaryscienceschool.com. our clinicians, touring and other great musical experiences for our students!
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G rade 8 Students Get Political During Model
Debate at Alberta’s Legislature
On October sixth, the grade eight students visited shining a light
L ibrary Report
Our library will host the Fall Scholastic
Book Fair during the November Student
Conferences.
the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. During their on both the
visit they were lucky to be taken on a compelling positive and Sale times:
tour of the building, as well as participate in a mock negative ef-
debate. This debate took place in a room set up to fects of social Thursday Nov. 19th from 3:30- 7:30 pm
look like the legislative chamber where the political networking Friday Nov. 20th from 8:00 am- noon
decisions of Alberta are made. Students took on the sites on youth
actual roles of government members including one culture. Each
speaker who moderated the debate and was backed student who
Would you like to volunteer?
We’d really appreciate some help with the
up by two pages, and a sergeant at arms. The re- played the role
unpacking and set-up on Wednesday af-
maining students were part of either the governing of a member
ternoon, Nov. 18th, during class times, as
party or the opposing side. As part of this process of a political
well as during the sale times on Thursday
the Governing and Opposition Party Members wore party spent time before the trip writing and memo-
and Friday.
suit jackets, and in the case of the Sergeant at Arms rizing a sophisticated and well articulated argument
and the Lieutenant to defend their party’s position. During the debate
Please contact our library assistant, Mrs.
Governor, the specific both democratic wings would add emphasis to their
Linda Lamminen to set up specific times.
clothing of the post. As arguments as well as build suspense, as they force-
linda.l@calgaryscienceschool.com, or
you can see A.H (8.4) as fully made their point. Subsequent to this, the stu-
phone 403-282-2890.
the Lieutenant Gover- dents participated in a portion of the debate that
nor looks ready to com- was open and free, which allowed them to challenge
Sales profits do result in some new books
mand a 19th century opponents points of view and add to their own. This
to add to the collection, but the bulk of
ship of war against the was the climax of the debate because it allowed the
the proceeds will be directed towards Ms.
forces of Napoleon. students to truly say what they believed. Ultimately
Savoie’s Volunteerism Elective and their
the Governing Party won and we can all expect new
work with King’s Glory School in Uganda,
The topic of the debate was centered around social legislation banning social networking sites for peo-
Africa.
networking sites, and whether or not they should
be banned for children and teens under the age of
ple under the age of 18 in the near future. Myspace
and Face Book while you still can.
Terry Fox Run :
18. Both members of the Governing party and the
See you at the Book Fair! A single dream. A world of hope.
Donna Johnson Alden
Official Opposition fiercely debated their position, B.S & Q.B (8.4)
Teacher-Librarian The Calgary Science School students and staff had the opportu-
nity to participate in the Terry Fox Run on Monday, September
21st. On this beautiful fall day, our students joined together to
run and walk in Glenmore Park to simulate Terry’s Marathon of
Hope. The enthusiasm and determination of the students were
evident as community members commented on their stellar be-
havior.
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P hysical Education
Dear Parents / Guardians,
The Physical Education program has undergone a outcomes of the P.E. program (activity, connecting P.E.
L azers Field Hockey
Coach Dittmann
The grade 4 and 5’s had a
good time with the Poker run
this year.
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G rade 9 Bamfield Trip
A.C. 9.1
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S tudent Journal Entries
Written by: J.E (9.2)
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C G rade 8
ircle Tour
The grade eights were given the opportunity
to journey on an adventurous expedition. We
traveled over 1000 km in only three nights and
four days. Our trip included stops in Edmonton,
Jasper and Banff. Since it was hosted in Octo-
ber, it was definitely one of our colder crusades,
however, the bonds we built kept us warm. Our
first stop was in Edmonton, where we visited the
Telus World of Science and the West Edmonton
Mall, World Water Park. After a restless night in
Edmonton, we got up early to hit the road again.
After visiting the Alberta Legislature we set off
to Jasper, with a stop at the Miette Hot Springs.
In Jasper we went whitewater rafting and went
on a hike at Maligne Canyon. With our last stop
at the Columbia Ice Fields, we embarked on a
very eventful bus ride home. Although a long
and exhausting ride, we overcame all that nature
threw at us, to arrive safely at home.
Note: The 2010-11 Outdoor Education Calendar will reflect a change in the scheduling of
the Grade 8 Circle Tour to June 2011 to take advantage of better weather conditions.
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November
1 2
2009
DAY 5 3 DAY 6 4 DAY 1 5 DAY 2 6 7
December 2009 1 DAY 5 2 DAY 6 3 DAY 1 4 5
OUTDOOR ED GRADE 9’S - TAKE HIGHSCHOOL ORG DAY SENIOR GR 6/7 SSRP GR 7’S PD PLANNING
ELECTIVE AT OUR KIDS TO ORIENTATION NO CLASSES VOLLEYBALL 11:30 - 1230 PM TELUS WORLD DAY
MOUNT ROYAL WORK DAY GR 9 PARENTS TOURNAMENT OF SCIENCE
10:30 - 3:30 PM 7:00 PM SENIOR CSS DEBATE ALL DAY
CHILI COOK OFF VOLLEYBALL 4:00 - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM JR BOYS & GIRLS TOURNAMENT
@ CJA
SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING 7:00 PM LOST & FOUND
TAKEN AWAY
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 6 7 DAY 2 8 DAY 3 9 DAY 4 10 DAY 5 11 DAY 6 12
GR 6/7 REMEMBRANCE REMEMBRANCE
SSRP DAY ASSEMBLY DAY CHRISTMAS
11:30-12:30 PM 10:30 AM CONCERT
NO CLASSES 7:00 PM - GYM
School Closed
MEETING
5:30 PM
29 30 DAY 4 27 28 29 30 31
School Closed
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