Winter Break

Our Winter Break this year is from Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017
We wish all of our students and families a fun, restful and wonderful holiday season!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year to everyone!


School re-opens on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017

Early Dismissal

Reminder: It is Early Dismissal at 3:10pm on Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Jets Skills Competition

On Friday evening, some of our WJHA students got to go to the Jets Skills Competition!

We had great seats!

We saw many competitions! Our Jets are so fast!

Grade 3 Swimming

We are very fortunate in our school division to have swimming lessons for all Grade 3 students every year. Our Grade 3s just finished their 6 weeks of lessons. Everyone had fun and learned important skills in the water. Thanks to the instructors at the St. James Civic Centre!

Jon Klassen Visit

This past week, we were delighted to have a visit from Winnipeg born writer/illustrator, Mr. Jon Klassen.  

Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer and illustrator of children's books and an animator. He won both the American Caldecott Medal and the British Kate Greenaway Medal for children's book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book This is Not My Hat, which he also wrote. He is the first person to win both awards for the same work.

This Is Not My Hat is a companion to Klassen's preceding picture book, I Want My Hat Back (2011), and his first as both writer and illustrator. Both books were on the New York Times Best Seller list for more than 40 weeks; by April 2014 one or the other had been translated into 22 languages and they had jointly surpassed one million worldwide sales. Both books were recommended for children ages 5+ by the Greenaway judges. 

The students enjoyed a presentation which included storytelling from some of his books and tips on learning how to draw. The students also practiced drawing faces based on suggestions from Mr. Klassen. Our students have already read some of his books, and thought it was pretty cool to meet the real author! If you haven't already read the 2 books mentioned above, be sure to check them out!

(Thanks to Mrs. Lowe, Grade 1/2 teacher, for arranging this visit with her famous cousin!)

        

Kindergarten Registration 2017

The time of year has come to start preparing for next year's Kindergarten students.  An information evening for parents will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 PM in the school library.

Kindergarten registration will begin on Friday, January 27th at 8:00 AM. 

The child's original birth certificate is required at the time of registration along with two pieces of identification that prove residency (such as medical card and driver's licence).

If you know of a family in the community with a child who will be five years old by December 31, 2017 please pass this information along.

Pictures With Santa

Thank you to our Parent Council for hosting another great Pictures With Santa evening. We hope all our families had fun. We will have your pictures ready soon and send them home with your child(ren).

Cold Weather

Now that winter is here, please remember the following:
Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with windchill) and or severe snowstorms are a couple of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement.

Please remember to dress your child(ren) for the weather. We only have indoor recess when it is -28 degrees Celsius or colder. Otherwise, your child(ren) spend recess time outdoors. Children are not allowed to stay indoors for recess as we do not have any supervision for them. If your children are too sick to go outside, then they are too sick to come to school.

If you have any questions about cold weather or recesses, please feel free to contact the school.
Thank you for your understanding.

Stevenson Staff

Early Dismissal

Reminder: It is Early Dismissal at 3:10pm on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Leisure Guide

City of Winnipeg Leisure Guide

The City of Winnipeg is proud to provide a wide variety of recreation and leisure opportunities that contribute to the overall well-being of our community.  The Leisure Guide is published three times per year and is filled with fun and exciting programs for everyone.

For more information on leisure, sport and fitness programs, please pick up a copy of the Leisure Guide, call 311 or visit Winnipeg.ca/leisureguide.  Guides are available for pick up at civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres, and at a number of retail locations including Safeway, 7-Eleven and Mac’s. 

 

Registration for swimming lessons only will begin on December 13 at 8:00am.  Registration for all other activities will begin on December 14 at 8:00 am. 

 

 

 

City of Winnipeg Priceless Fun

 

Winnipeggers now have easy access to information about free recreation, leisure and library programs with the free programming guide, Priceless Fun.

The winter edition of Priceless Fun, available in late December, provides information about the free programs for children and youth being offered by the City of Winnipeg throughout the city, all in one convenient guide.

Hard copies of Priceless Fun are available for pick up at all civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres. You can view the current edition of Priceless Fun online at: Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisure/leisureguide.stm. Information about programs is also available by calling 311.

 

Parent Council Event

In the Community

Thank you students and staff for your hard work and dedication toward creating fantastic musicals for our Winter Concerts! We hope our families enjoyed themselves. 

Melton the Warm-Hearted Snowman

Elflandia

Help please!

Reminder from Parent Council

There is a Parent Council Meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6:00pm in the Library.
All parents are welcome to attend any meeting.
If you have any questions about how you can get involved and help our Parent Council, just call the school and leave a message. One of our Parent Council Executive Members will get back to you.

Community Program

Manitoba Horse Council      

“Learn to Ride”       This makes a great gift!!

P’tit Trot Program —Western

 

About the Program

The P’tit Trot program is aimed at kids aged 6 - 12 with little or no previous riding experience. The program provides children with a pleasant introduction to horseback riding.

 

Depending on the program enrolment level of the participant, some of the learning components may include: grooming, hoof care, general horse care, basic tack, parts of the saddle, adjusting a halter, colors, breeds, how to mount the horse, sitting trot, and transitions between the gaits.

 

Each level has both a theoretical and practical component that participants must learn by the end of the level to move on to the next. Each level focuses on specific components of riding and more importantly, on taking care of the participants’ new friend—the horse!

 

As each component is learned, participants progress to the point where they are able to master a specific skill. Games are incorporated into each component providing the riders the opportunity to learn by playing.

 

Participants will be required to wear appropriate boots (at least a 1/2” heel) and a helmet (bicycle, hockey or riding) at every session of the program. These items may be also purchased at local tack shops, a list of which may be obtained from the MHC office.

 

The cost of $286 ($300 with GST.), which includes a horse, instruction and a manual, can be paid by check or credit card.   The 8 week program starts at 4:30 on Thursday, January 19th and runs for 2 hours every Thursday until March 8th.  Instruction takes place in a heated barn and riding area at WW Stables on 1356 McCreary Road in Winnipeg – 204-895-7106.

 

Registration forms are available through Manitoba Horse Council.  204-925-5719 or mhc.exec@sportmanitoba.ca.  Deadline for applications: Thursday, January 5^th.

Report Cards and Conferences

Reminder:
Report Cards are coming home today. Please celebrate your child's accomplishments with him/her.


Conferences:
Open House Conferences - Thursday, Nov. 24, 4:30 - 7:00pm
Scheduled Appointments - Friday, Nov. 25, 9:00 - 11:30am


We hope to see you!
Stevenson Staff
 

Winter Concert is Coming

 

We have been working hard to put on a great show for you! 

Please come to the show(s) of your choice. 

Remember to bring a donation for Winnipeg Harvest.

Reminder from Parent Council

Please remember that Friday, Nov. 18 is the last day to hand in or order on-line for our Mom's Pantry Fundraiser.

Scholastic Book Fair

This year, our Book Fair has gone to the Pirates! Aaarrhh!
Please come find good deals on books for your child(ren) at our Bookaneer Book Fair:
At Student Led Conferences:
Thursday, Nov. 24 (4:30pm - 7:00pm)
Friday, Nov. 25 (9:00am - 11:30am)

Here are a few of the books!

Reminders

Tuesday, November 15 is:

Picture Retake Day

Early Dismissal at 3:10pm

Conferences

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Student-Led Conferences are on: Thursday, Nov. 24th 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on: Friday, Nov. 25th 9:00-11:30 a.m.

 

 

On November 23, you will be receiving your child(ren)’s first term report card. Please read over the report card with your child(ren) and celebrate their hard work and accomplishments at school this fall.

 

We will continue to do the same as last year due to feedback that some parents want to have a private meeting time with their child(ren)’s teachers. So, we are offering both Student-Led Conferences and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

 

For Student-Led Conferences, we will continue to have an Open House format. Therefore, it is not necessary to make an appointment. You are welcome to come to the school when you can during the above mentioned time. This Open House format is intended to give you the flexibility to bring your child(ren) to the school when it is convenient for you and have your child(ren) show you their learning. This is a time to celebrate your child(ren)’s accomplishments and progress in school and to make connections with the Stevenson staff and other families in our school.

 

For Parent-Teacher Conferences, please call the school to arrange an appointment during the above mentioned time with your child(ren)’s teachers. This is an opportunity to speak with teachers without your children present regarding any concerns or any private matters that are not appropriate to discuss during the Open House celebration of learning.


Our Music Teacher, Ms. Rempel will be available on Thursday evening for private appointments with families.

 

If you cannot make it to either of these events, please call the school. Our teachers would be glad to schedule a time to meet or speak over the phone with you. We value having good communication with you and we also love showing you the great things students are doing at school.  Our phone number is: 204-832-1359.

 

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you.

 

Sincerely,

Stevenson Staff

Report Cards

On November 23rd your child's first report card of 2016-2017 will be sent home. Please read on form more information. 


For Kindergarten students, the report card is anecdotal in nature and is based on different areas of child development.  These are explained in detail by scrolling down to the second page under the heading "Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting" in this link.


For students in Grades 1-5, the Provincial report card is used. Report cards in November and March are both "interim" reports, meaning that they report on your child's progress in the grade up to that specific point in time.  The report card in June is the "final" report and will offer a summary of your child's achievement of grade level curriculum outcomes.  Below, please find information from Manitoba Education regarding some of the areas parents are often curious about.  

If you are interested in reading the full document, please click here. Do you or a family member prefer to read in a language other than English? This document is available here in many other languages including Arabic, Cree, French, Ojibway, Russian, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

 

How is my child assessed?

Academic achievement grades show how well students achieve curriculum learning goals. This is referred to as criterion-referenced grading. Academic achievement grades are not based on how your child performs compared to other students. Factors like attitude, effort and behaviour are reported separately from academic achievement. While it is understood that these factors affect academic achievement and therefore grades, reporting them separately provides parents with more information about their child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Teachers provide students with many ways to show their skills and understanding in a subject. Achievement grades generally reflect your child’s most recent and consistent academic achievement. For example, this means that a low mark on an assignment early in a term might not be considered when determining your child’s grade for the end of the term if she or he has later consistently shown better understanding or skill in that area.  Ask your child's teacher for more information specific to his/her classroom. 

What should I do if I am worried about my child’s school performance?

Talk to your child’s teacher. It will be helpful to make a list of areas where your child is having trouble. Ask the teacher how you can work together to help your child succeed. This doesn't have to wait until report card time!  Contact your child's teacher at any point during the school year.

Subject categories

Subject categories are areas of knowledge and skill in each subject your child takes at school. They give you a better understanding of your child’s learning. The subject categories help to
clarify for parents the “what” of student learning. They are designed to be a part of teaching, learning and assessment in all areas of the subject, not just when certain topics are being taught. 

 

Learning Behaviours

In addition to reporting academic achievement, report cards show your child’s effort and attitude in class, reported under “Learning Behaviours". In Grades 1 to 6, learning behaviours are reported once on your child’s report card (for all subjects). Learning behaviours are not included directly in students’ grades, but they can affect their academic achievement. The development of positive learning behaviours can result in future success for students as they progress through their lives both in and out of school. If students work independently, take initiative and respect classroom values, these skills will transfer to many other parts of their lives.

For more information
Visit the Manitoba Education website for more information about

• what your child is learning in different subject areas: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/parents/ (English Program) 
• the policies and guidelines for student assessment: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/
• the provincial report card: www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/report_cards/index.html

Parenting Today Workshop

Parenting Today Workshops are sponsored by our school division.

Workshops will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Educational Support Services – Jameswood School, 1 Braintree Crescent (off Olive & Ness).  Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and session will take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  To register, please call Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net

 

               Tuesday, November, 15, 2016

        Families are where all our stories begin

 

Presented by:  Alison C. Arnot, M.D., CCFP, FCFP.

Brief overview of secure attachment: what children need from their caregivers to thrive over the lifespan, a description of the characteristics of a healthy family followed by an overview of the Healthy Mind Platter which was developed by Dan Siegel, executive director of the Mindsight Institute and a clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine in collaboration with Dr. David Rock, Executive Director of the NeuroLeadership Institute.

 

 

Parent Council News

Dear Parents:

　

The Parent Council has decided to use Mom's Pantry as the fall fundraiser. Order forms and information are coming home with your child(ren) this week. Proceeds of this fundraiser will go to continuing with the playground improvements, as well as continuing to help staff with classroom improvements.

The due date for the fundraiser is November 18, 2016.
Pick up of orders will be on December 9, 2016, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Cash and cheques are accepted. Cheques need to be made out to Stevenson Britannia Parent Council. No post dated cheques will be accepted. There will be a $25 NSF fee for any cheques returned.

Please join us for Pictures With Santa on Dec. 9 as well when you pick up your orders. You get 2 pictures with Santa for $5.00.

　

Thank You from the Parent Council

Remembrance Day

 

Please feel free to join us if you can for our Remembrance Day Assembly on Nov. 9 at 11:00am.

Students who are Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts or Beavers are invited to wear their uniforms to school that day. Their uniforms are symbolic of citizenship and service to others and are therefore most appropriate for  Remembrance Day.

Poppies will be distributed to all students. Any contributions will be gratefully accepted and forwarded to the Royal Canadian Legion. 
 

Remember, there is NO SCHOOL on:

Thursday, Nov. 10 - This is an Inservice Day.

Friday, Nov. 11 - This is Remembrance Day.

Turn Your Clocks Back This Weekend

A reminder to everyone to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night before you go to bed.
Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end at 2am on Sunday November 6th.


Enjoy an extra hour of sleep or quality time with your family!

School Fundraiser Was a Success

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

 

The Stevenson-Britannia Dance-a-Thon fundraiser for 2016-2017 was a success!  A HUGE thank you goes out to all our students, their families, our community, and those people and businesses who donated prizes.  Together we were able to raise over $3500.00 for our school! 

 

We need to say a special thank you to the following businesses for donating prizes for our top fundraisers: Fat Burger, Boston Pizza, Custom Castings, Ducks Unlimited, St. James Bowling Lanes, World Pac, and Imperial Steel! 

 

Congratulations goes out to all students, including our top 5 individual fundraisers: Lily B. (grade 1), Kimber J. (grade 1), Samantha K. (grade 5), Krystal N. (grade 4), and Parker D (kindergarten).

 

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A big congratulations also goes out to Kindergarten, Room 8 for raising over $600 and being our top classroom for fundraising!  They will be receiving their pizza party, with milkshakes, and other prizes in the near future.

 

 

Thank you for your support,

Stevenson Staff