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December 9, 2015 Christmas Concert December 17!
TROJAN TRIBUNE The purpose of Delburne Centralized School is to facilitate each student’s success.
What’s Happening at
Delburne School . . . Dec. 11 – Collaborative Day (no
school for students)
Dec. 17 – Christmas Concert Dress
Rehearsal 1:30pm, Evening 7:00pm,
Bake Sale afternoon & evening
Dec. 19-Jan. 3 – Christmas Break
Jan. 4 – Students first day back
Jan. 28 – PAC Meeting 6:30pm in
the Learning Commons (Library)
Jan. 29 – Semester Break (no school
for students)
Feb. 1 - Semester 2 Begins
School Phone: 403-749-3838
School Fax: 403-749-3012
Website: www.delburneschool.ca
Welcome Aboard! DCS staff and students would like
to give a warm welcome to Mr. Derk Unterschultz. He has
joined our staff teaching grade 3 until the end of the school year
Elementary (K-4)
Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 17
Afternoon Dress Rehearsal 1:30pm Evening Performance 7:00pm
Admission: donation to the Delburne Food Bank
K-4 students to be at the school
by 6:30pm
Riding The Bus In Sub-
Zero Temperatures s the temperature drops well
below zero and the snow
starts to fall, it is important to
remember that school buses are not
impregnable. Sometimes they
don’t start. Sometimes they break
down. Sometimes they get stuck.
Bus students need to be prepared.
All children from Kindergarten
to Grade 12 should be dressed
appropriately — this may include
gloves, a toque, winter jacket,
snow pants if possible, and winter
boots. This way, in the event of a
breakdown or any other unforeseen
delay, you can rest assured that
your child will be safe and
comfortable until the bus is on its
way again.
How will you be notified if the
bus is not running, or if it is going
to be late? In the event that your
bus is cancelled you will be
contacted by our Power Announce
System (text/email/phone call) or
your driver may contact you by
phone. Additionally, if all buses
are cancelled the local radio
stations will be contacted. Also,
bus cancellations and delays are
posted on our Chinook’s Edge
website at
www.chinooksedge.ab.ca/Transpor
tation/Route Delays and
Cancellations. If your bus is
running more than 15 minutes late
you will be contacted by Power
Announcement (text/email/phone
call). Please ensure your contact
information is up-to-date with the
schools.
What should students do if the
bus does not pick them up?
Parents should ensure that their
children have a plan in the event
that the bus does not arrive to pick
them up. Children must be aware
of how long to wait at their stop
before returning home or going to
their alternate location. Having a
plan in place is very important for
safety when parents have to leave
for work prior to the arrival of the
school bus.
The same goes for the end of
the day. It is important to make
sure that students can get into their
homes if parents are not there.
Thank you for taking a moment
to talk with your children about the
different possibilities involved in
riding a school bus. Being
prepared ensures everyone’s
safety.
Vimy 100 in 2017! elburne School has just
received approval for an
exciting overseas opportunity. We
will be taking students and
community members to Vimy
Ridge, France on April 9th, 2017
for the 100 year ceremony.
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was
the first time all four Canadian
divisions fought side-by-side in the
Great War. We began to recognize
ourselves less as British subjects
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and more as self-determined
Canadians. To honour the
Canadian soldiers who fought at
Vimy Ridge, the French
government ceded 100 hectares of
land to Canada in perpetuity,
where the monument now stands.
We are very excited to be part
of this opportunity. Our tour will
start in Paris, travel to Vimy for
the ceremony and then continue to
Amsterdam and Berlin. We are
still confirming exact dates, but the
tour will start between April 5-
7,2017 and will be 11 days in
length. We are inviting senior high
students (grades 10-12) as well as
interested parents and community
members to join us.
If you would like more
information visit
http://www.eftours.ca/tour-
website/1694620KM. (note the
website has a possible extension to
Prague and Krakow, we will not be
adding this but we are adding an
11th day in Berlin so we can visit
the concentration camp
Sachsenhausen.)
For more information feel free
to contact Susan Evans or Tracy
Ray.
Susan Evans, Tracy Ray
and Brandon Good
Trip Organizers
SADD Annual Charity
Check Stop he SADD group will once
again be holding our annual
Charity Check Stop on Friday,
December 11th. We will be on
Main Street by the Post Office in
Delburne from 12:00-4:00pm.
SADD Group will gladly accept
any food or monetary donation.
Hope to see you there!
Book Fair Surpasses
Goal! he Scholastic Book Fair has
come and gone with huge
success! We surpassed our goal of
$2500 and reached a total of
$3213.10! A portion of this goes
towards new books for our library.
The winner of the Family Event
Draw with the prize of $25 worth
of books for both the winner and
the winner’s teacher was Carlie
Smith in Mrs. Pisko’s grade 1
class. There was a tie for the
“Guess How Many Pages” contest,
with both winners guessing 2
numbers off the correct amount of
655 pages. The winners were
Ryder Marek in grade 3 and
Kayla Waldo in grade 10.
Congratulations to all the winners!
I want to thank everyone that
came out to support the Book Fair
this year and I look forward to our
next one!
Lena Jackson
Library Tech
Principal’s Message t is hard to believe that we are
already well into December.
When we return from the
Christmas Break, our High School
staff and students will be wrapping
up the first semester and preparing
for their final examinations. The
introduction of Personal Learning
Time each day has been very well-
received by our students. We are
also seeing nice results with
our Middle Skills and Skills for
Me time in the younger grades.
Our administration team, in
consultation with school staff have
prepared our annual education for
the school year. In a nutshell, our
goal is to improve learning for all
students in the building. This year's
plan can be found by clicking the
"Education Plan" link on our
school website -
www.delburneschool.ca.
We invite you to review our
strategies and welcome your
feedback. I am proud of the
progress our students are making
and want the best for each of them.
I am fortunate to spend my days
working with wonderful young
people. I hope that your Christmas
holidays are truly enjoyable and
restful.
As always, feel free to contact
me in person, via telephone at
403-749-3838, or by e-mail at
Sincerely,
Ted Hutchings Principal
Celebrating Great
Citizenship in Chinook’s
Edge Schools A Message from the
Superintendent his is a rewarding time of year
for everyone in our Chinook’s
Edge school communities, because
we can so clearly see the impact
our students and staff are making
as they reach out to others. Our
schools answer the call to be good
global citizens throughout the year,
but during this season of giving
they are unstoppable in sharing our
caring culture with others.
Right now our students are
collecting items for the food bank,
sharing their musical talents at
seniors’ homes, and filling
hundreds and hundreds of
shoeboxes for Operation Christmas
Child. Whether through quiet acts
of kindness that affect a single
person, or through grand gestures
that impact an entire community,
our students are modeling what
great citizenship truly means.
Thank you to everyone who
nurtures this generosity of spirit all
year long in Chinook’s Edge!
Kurt Sacher Superintendent of Schools
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Mission:
Chinook’s Edge School Division will engage every student in meaningful learning by
challenging, encouraging and believing in them.
Vision:
Chinook’s Edge School Division will be
universally recognized as a collaborative learning community where learning is
personalized for all students to achieve success
as compassionate and innovative global citizens.
Thank You, Thank You! CS would like to thank
Ember Resources for their
generous donation to the school in
the amount of $1000.00.
The Yearbook Committee
would like to extend a huge
Thank You to everyone who
purchased the gorgeous
poinsettias. We sold 56 plants!
2014-15 Yearbook has
Arrived! f you ordered a 2014-2015
yearbook, it has arrived and may
be picked up in the Main Office. If
you would like to purchase any of
our DCS yearbooks please come in
to the office between 8:00am-
4:00pm weekdays.
Come Join Us! Please join us at our next PAC meeting on Thursday, January 28
th, at 6:30pm
in the Learning Commons. All parents/guardians are welcome!
Mission: To support the school in its efforts to provide for a successful and positive learning
environment for all students.
Great Stocking Stuffer!
e only have 7 coupon books
left to sell at $20.00 each in
the Main Office.
The coupons include discounts
on ski resort lift tickets/rentals,
restaurants, fast food chains,
hotels, attractions and much more!
Healthy Breakfast
Program id you know that children
who do not eat breakfast are
more likely to miss class, be late,
or be sick than children who eat
breakfast?
Volunteers are needed that
can offer about one hour of time
on occasional school mornings
from approximately 8:00am to
9:00am. Please consider adding
your name to the list of amazing
people who provide a warm
welcoming start to the children's
day, ensuring that they are well-
nourished & ready to learn! For
more information, call Bonnie
Stephenson at 403-749 3434.
Hot Lunch Program Hot Dogs: Wednesdays for $1.00
Hot Lunch Program:
Friday, December 18 – Lasagna
$3.50
Friday, January 8 – Chicken
Caesar Wraps $3.50
Friday, January 15 – Hamburgers
$3.25, Cheeseburgers $3.50
Friday, January, 22 – Chicken
Nuggets $3.50
Hot Lunch Pre-Orders arents, please note that we will
no longer be providing Hot
Lunch/Hot Dog Pre-orders in the
New Year. We continue to sell
coupons for Hot Lunches and
Hot Dogs, which are available at
the Main Office.
We are always looking for Hot
Dog and Hot Lunch volunteers!
If you are interested please
contact Carmen at 403-749-2723
Girl Guides in
Delburne… re you interested in Sparks
(age 5-6), Brownies (age 7-8),
Girl Guides (age 9-11), or being a
Unit Leader or helper?
I am currently trying to find out
if there is enough interest in these
groups to start up Girl Guides in
Delburne. If you are interested
please contact Dallas at
403-505-2966.
Headquarters Salon
Birthday Haircut
Winner
For
November/December
Wagner martens
TROJAN TRIBUNE Published the second Wednesday
of each month. Please have entries
to Robin by 4:00pm the Thursday
before publishing date.
Robin Ritchie
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DCS Awards
November 2015
Sponsor: Dick Carratt.
This month, Dick Carratt was the sponsor for the DCS Awards.
The DCS Award is given to students who show excellence in one or more of the
following three areas:
DCS: Dedication, Citizenship & Spirit.
DIVISION I RECIPIENTS Zachary Stevens, Layne Page, Makenna Bysterveld, Andrew Holt, Matthew Rathapilly, Westin Quick, Keagan Acheson,
Blake Beard, Finn Weddell, Jagger Ringdahl, Daniel Kim, Eythan Young, Jenna Neilson, Cole Resch, Kaden Rainseth,
Tiffany Lawrence and Chase Smith.
DIVISION II RECIPIENTS Maddie Holst, Lucas Guynup, Brinley Davidson, Shianna Duda and Brooklyn Schlag.
DIVISION III RECIPIENTS Maisy Lyke, Kiara Walstock, Amy Peters, Alexis Chaffin, Annie Kowalchuk, Taylor Adams,
Jaydee Bourne and Emma Pilkington.
Dick Carratt donated four crisp, brand-new fifty dollar bills. The draw winners for November were Jenna Neilson,
Lucas Guynup, Shianna Duda and Kiara Walstock. (DCS Award recipients names were entered into a draw).
If you would like to be a sponsor for the DCS Awards, please call Stephen Banks at the school 403-749-3838.
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TIPS ON TAKING EXAMS GENERAL TIPS FOR EXAMS
Before you begin, find out:
o How much time do you have?
o Can you use a calculator, textbook, tables, diagrams, etc.?
Ask questions if you are unsure about anything.
Skim through the whole test before beginning.
Read all directions carefully.
Spend most of your time on the questions that are worth the most marks.
Answer the easy questions first and then go back to the harder ones.
Double check to make sure you have answered everything before handing in the test.
TRUE OR FALSE TEST TIPS
Check to see if there are penalties for guessing; if not, answer everything.
Use the SCORER strategy.
S Schedule your time.
C Clue words – look for them.
O Omit difficult questions until last.
R Read each question carefully. E Estimate answers (use intelligent guessing)
R Review your work. Be sure that all parts of a statement are correct before making it true.
Assume an answer is true unless the statement can be proved false.
Watch for the negatives such as “not” or prefixes such as “in “, as in the word “infrequently”. Negatives can completely change
the meaning of a statement. For example, the statement “I infrequently eat a sandwich for lunch,” is the opposite of, “I frequently
eat a sandwich for lunch.”
Simplify statements to make them easier to understand. For example “You cannot ride a bicycle if you don’t keep your balance,”
can be simplified to “You can ride a bicycle if you keep your balance.”
Remember, statements that contain works like, “all, always, never,” are usually false and statements that contain words like
“sometimes, most, many, “are usually true.
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS
Skim through the entire exam. Find out how many questions there are and plan your time accordingly.
Do not spend too much time on any one question. Make a not (* or ?) beside the question and go back to it if you have time.
Read each question carefully, underline key words and try to think of and answer before looking at the choices.
Read all the choices and see which best fits the answer
When you are not sure which answer is correct, cross out any choices that are wrong.
Pick the choice that is best.
Guess, if you don’t know the right answer. Answer all questions unless there is a penalty for guessing.
If time permits, recheck your answers.
ESSAY TIPS
Highlight important words in the directions.
If you are having trouble understanding the question, try to rephrase it in your own words.
Brainstorm what you know about the topic before you begin. Draw a mind map or outline.
Write clearly, so the teacher will be able to read your writing.
Keep an eye on the clock and use most of your time for the questions that are worth the most marks.
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As you're sprucing up your home this season, keep an eye out for these
common holiday trip-ups, fire hazards, and other safety snafus.
1. Merry and Bright: Carefully inspect holiday light strings each year and discard any with frayed cords, cracked lamp holders, or
loose connections. When replacing bulbs, unplug the light string and be sure to match voltage and wattage to the original bulb.
2. Lights Out: Always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house unattended or when going to bed.
3. Fresh Is Best: Try to purchase a freshly cut tree, as they are more resistant to ignition. Keep your Christmas tree watered and away
from open candles.
4. Timing Is Everything: Use an outdoor timer certified by CSA International to switch lights on and off. Lights should be turned on
after 7 p.m. to avoid the electricity rush hour.
5. Check for the Certification Mark: When purchasing light strings, extension cords, spotlights, electrical decorations, gas
appliances, or carbon monoxide alarms, look for the certification mark of an accredited certification organization such as CSA
International, UL, or ELT to ensure that the products comply with applicable standards for safety and performance.
6. One and Done: Never connect more than one extension cord together; instead use a single cord that is long enough to reach the
outlet without stretching, but not so long that it can get easily tangled.
7. The Great Outdoors: When hanging outdoor lights, keep electrical connectors off the ground and away from metal rain gutters.
Use insulated tape or plastic clips instead of metal nails or tacks to hold them in place.
8. Climbing Up: Using a ladder when you put up lights? Choose the correct ladder for the job and double check for a certification
mark to ensure your portable ladder complies with applicable standards.
9. Keep the Gas Behind Glass: Do not use your gas fireplace if the glass panel is removed, cracked, or broken, and only allow a
qualified service person to replace fireplace parts.
10. Sound the Alarm: Test your smoke alarms monthly to make sure they work, and be sure to install smoke and carbon monoxide
(CO) alarms on every level of your home -- especially near sleeping areas.
11. Filter-Friendly Furnace: To help prevent CO hazards in your home, have a qualified heating contractor perform a yearly
maintenance check of your furnace and venting system, and clean or replace your furnace filter frequently during the heating seasons.
12. Clean the Clutter: Do not store combustible materials such as gasoline, propane, paper, chemicals, paint, rags, and cleaning
products near your gas furnace. Gasoline or propane cylinders should be stored outside the home.
Source: CSA International
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Why Not Wrap up a
Harvest Gym Membership this Christmas! Adults: $50.00 2016 Legion Member: $25.00 Students attending DCS: $10.00
Memberships are valid through to June 27, 2016.
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