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Welcome back!!!!

The 2010/2011 school year is about to start and we can't wait! We have some exciting news for this coming school year. We would like to welcome some new faces to St. Dominic School. Mme Jasmine Dupuis will be teaching our Kindergarten Immersion class this year. Ms. Patti Cust joins us in our Immersion Program. As well, Miss Emily MacDonald and Miss Heather Audet join us in our English Program. Ms. Cynthia Ball joins us as our 3 and 4 year old preschool teacher.

We have a new face in the office this year. Mrs. Margaret Froning joins us as our Head Secretary.

We welcome back the following staff members:

Louise Shipman

Pam Yochim

Annette LaBrash

Joanie Levasseur

Lorraine Hawkins

Julianne Cool

Rose Lanteigne

Jose Lapointe

Mel Skriptsky

Louise Baker

Leeor Beley

Louisette Gardner

Ashley White

Margaret Newman

We have some new and exciting things planned for this year. St. Dominic School opened a Music room last year and this coming year we are creating an Art room and a Science room. This will allow students to deepen their experiences in the Arts and Sciences.

We are planning to offer several new opportunities for students to participate in.

• Chess/Backgammon Club,
• Drama Club
• Book Club
• Computer Club
• Swimming lessons to grade 1 and 2 students
• Skating for grade 3
• Skiing to grade 4-6 students
• Special activity days (ie. Wacky Scientist day, Robert Munch day, Summer in January day, 100th day of School, Le Carnaval, Christmas Concert, Year End Fun Day, Famous Artist day, Musical Mayhem day)

We are looking for parents to join us in sharing their talents with these and other activities we may offer.

The school opens for registration and tours August 16, 2010. If you wish information about the school or the upcoming year, please contact Patti Chalut - Principal @ 780 639-3520 or 780 815-0052.

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO AN AWESOME YEAR! SEE YOU SOON!

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Thank you to all those parents that braved our wonderful weather to join us in the celebration of your child's learning. We enjoy sharing all the great things happening at St. Dominic Elementary with you.

For those parents that unfortunately we not able to join us, please call your child's teacher to set up a time for an interview or just to chat about your child's progress.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, QUEST TIME!

Kids at St. Dominic School Learn How to Act

By Jennifer G. and Lissette G.

On Monday, March 1st, 2010, the talented actors from Quest Theater came to the young students of St. Dominic’s Elementary School. The workshop team members of Ellen, Harvey, Cheryl and Claire found talent. Each eager class took part in the concert that was held the afternoon of Friday, March 5. There was a wide range of plays from Medieval Times to zoos to beach days. The K Imm. class gave a “bug”-tastic performance in their Bug Idol themed play, while the Grade 6 English class showed the importance of using everyday math. They also showed the value of giving and sharing. The theme of the weeklong acting workshop was “Mathemagics,” which dovetailed drama skills with math concepts.

Taylor, a fellow Grade 5/6 Imm. student, was asked, “What did you think of the concert?” She replied, “I loved it; everyone did great!” Teacher and VP, Mme Jose Lapointe, when asked the same question, replied, “It was a very creative production, letting students use their imagination to create a skit. Its always wonderful having Quest Theatre come to our school.”

To sum it up, it looks like it was a great success.

On Wednesday, February 10, the Grade 3 Immersion class at St. Dominic School, were visited by Ron Mikolas from Cold Lake Fish and Wildlife. The students were learning about owls while reading Farley Mowat’s Canadian classic, Owls in the Family. Mr. Mikolas brought in a stuffed owl which the students got to touch as they learned about different characteristics of our provincial bird. One interesting fact was the filament on the back wings that make is a silent flyer.

Saint Dominic School Helps Haiti

By Chelsey S.

Grade 6 St. Dominic School

At exactly 1:53 p.m. on January 12, 2010, a disastrous earthquake hit Haiti along its fault line. Approximately 3 million people were affected and an estimated 100,000 people died. Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, is one of the cities situated on the fault line.

St. Dominic School has raised $3, 257.00 to help the people in Haiti recover from the devastation of this earthquake. Any money donated to Haiti will be going to the Red Cross to buy medical equipment, food, water and other supplies the people in Haiti might need.

One student in Grade 1 English, Noah Moore, brought in an entire can of coins to help the people in need. Our prayers also go to helping the people suffering from this massive earthquake. Pictured below is the Youth Liturgical Team of Chelsey , Andrew, Jordan, Drew and our facilitator, Madame Rose Lanteigne.

Dominic left Iqaluit headed to Dawson City, Yukon. He met some interesting people and enjoyed learning about the Gold Rush! From here is is off to Vancouver for the Olympics. GO CANADA!

Last week Dominic traveled to Iqaluit, NU. He had a great time visiting with the children and watching the Northern Lights dance across the night sky.

SDE students read enough books last week to send Dominic from Niagara Falls to Peggy's Cove. He enjoyed the beauty of Nova Scotia.

Our students have been working hard to help Dominic travel around the world. He has been seeing the sights in Canada before going to the Olympics. He recently went to Niagara Falls.

On Friday, January 28, 2010 our Grade 4 - 6 students went skiing at Kinoosoo Ridge. Thank you to all our parents that volunteered. The students had a great time!

This article outlines the exciting new events across the school district.

SDE is introducing Assistive Technology to our students to enhance learning. Several of our students with specific learning needs are using using 2 software programs to assist them with reading and writing. Clicker and Read and Write Gold assist students by reading text. This software also predicts words as students type the beginning letters of works and contains a speaking dictionary. AS well, we have introduced Audiobooks to some students with reading difficulties. By listening to a book being read in class, they are able to follow along with the class and be included in activities. Electronic Device usage is under the direction of the teacher and used for educational purposes.

Students are not to bring their own electronic devices ( ipod, mp3 player, cell phone, PSP, Gameboy, etc.) to school unless they are going to used under the supervision of the teacher for a class project. We cannot guarantee the security of these items and will not be responsible if they get lost or stolen. So students, please do not bring electronic devices to school.

Dominic Dolphin has started his around the world tour. Dominic's first stop was Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he watched a great hockey game between Team Canada and the USA junior hockey team. It was a fantastic game to watch. Dominic was very impressed with the Canadian Spirit. He wants to wish Team Canada well and let them know they represented our country with honor and pride!

St. Dominic School Saves Bacon

St. Dominic students raised over 100 kg of food for the Cold Lake Food Bank. K-Rock announced Tuesday, Bacon the Christmas pig was destined for slaughter until St. Dominic School donations to the Food Bank put their goal of 9500 lbs over the top. Mrs. Chalut challenged every student to bring a donation and if they did, she would kiss Bacon. Rumor has it, Mrs. Chalut needs Chapstick now!