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P IONEER SCHOOL
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As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close, I'd like to personally thank our staff, students, parents and community members for their hard work and dedication. It takes a great many people working together to ensure our children grow - physically, academically and emotionally over the year. Thank you to all the parents and volunteers who assisted with our Renaissance parties, assemblies, field trips and the like. It is only with the efforts of all that we are able to offer the fun and challenging activities that took place over the year. I'd like to offer special thanks to Mr. Cook, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Irmen for their hard work and dedication to Pioneer School. We will certainly miss them as they move into retirement. I'd also like to thank Ms. Dueck who will be continuing her teaching at Lochearn School as well as Mrs. Barr, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Chambers and Miss Oakley - all of whom have filled in on temporary contracts over the year. On behalf of the staff of Pioneer School, I'd like to wish you all a very safe and relaxing summer. Bobbie-Jo Douglas Principal

AWARDS PROGRAM
All parents / guardians are invited to the Pioneer School Awards Program on Wednesday, June 28th, 2012 starting at 9:00 a.m. Teachers will be informing students if they will receive an award and students are asked to pass this message to their parents. Report cards will be handed out following the awards program.

Come GrowWith Us!

Ensemble on ira loin!.................................

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BAND NEWS
SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS Grade 7 & 8 Band students who are playing school owned instruments must have them handed in to the Band room for summer cleaning by June 18th. Instruments will be made available to grade 6 & 7 Band students for summer practice during the last week in June. SUMMER LOANERS Students continuing in Band in grade 6 & 7 can sign out a school owned instrument for the summer if they play one of the following: Bass clarinet Bari sax Baritone Horn Tuba Parents need to come into the office and fill out a loaner form between June 20th and June 22nd. Instruments can be picked up on June 27 & 28th. Instruments need to be returned the first week in September for an inventory check. BAND UNIFORMS
ANY BAND STUDENT IN GRADE 8 WHO DID NOT HAND IN THEIR VEST MUST GET UNIFORMS IN ASAP!! ALSO - ALL BOWTIES SHOULD BE HANDED IN.

SUPERIOR AWARD CONGRATULATIONS to the Pioneer Gr. 7 Concert Band for receiving a Superior Award at the 2012 Alberta Band Association Provincial Festival of Bands. Well done!!

LIBRARY
Friday, June 15th, is the deadline by which all Library books must be returned to the library. Please have a good search for any Library books you have signed out and get them into the Library as soon as possible to help facilitate the inventory taking. Lost books must be paid for. The library will remain open to students for studying, research and writing catch-up exams as usual.

TUCK SHOP Friday, June 20th will be the final day the Tuck Shop is open for this school year. The Tuck Shop staff would like to thank you for your support this year and would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer vacation.

Volunteers!!!
WE THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THIS PAST YEAR THROUGH THEIR VOLUNTEERING. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND DIDICATION IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

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Pioneer School Fee Schedule 2012 - 2013

In addition to the Mandatory School fees which have been established under Wild Rose Public Schools Administrative Procedures (AP #501), Supplementary and Voluntary School Fees will apply at Pioneer School. Mandatory School Fee Mandatory fees are levied by the jurisdiction to assist schools in covering a portion of the costs associated with: Locker upkeep and locks Workbooks Textbook replacement and renewal Mandatory fees are set at: $40 for students in grades 6 $70 for students in grades 7-9 Supplementary fee Supplementary fees are charged on a cost recovery basis for materials and other related costs in the following courses. Amounts may vary depending on projects/activities chosen. Band the grade 6 band fee is $60. This is used to assist in the cost of instrument maintenance. This does not include reeds, which may be purchased from the office. Students will also receive a band method book and set of C.D.s. The grade 7 and 8 band fee is $40. This assists in covering transportation costs. Grade 7 & 8 Band School-owned Instruments. For students who use school-owned instruments, the fee is $125. These include: tuba, baritone, french horn, bari sax, bass clarinet and bassoon. Reeds and related supplies may be purchased at the office. Environmental and Outdoor Education (EOE 8) Students will receive information in class about costs for specific trips. Career and Technology Studies (CTS 7 & 8) Depending on the projects and activities students choose in each of the CTS areas of Woods and Metals Designs, Fabrics and Foods, or Design Studies material vouchers will need to be purchased from the office. Ceramics 7 &8 students will be required to pay $25 for clay costs. Leather Tooling 7 & 8 costs will vary depending on the project. Other Complementary course fees will be announced in class. Voluntary Fee Voluntary fees are charged to students on a cost recovery basis, should they choose to participate in a number of activities or take advantage of the following services and products (costs will vary). Yearbooks School photos Extra-curricular clubs and teams Special grade/class trips All fees are payable at the school office by cash, cheque or debit card. Co-curricular field trips Use of community facilities Visiting performers, exhibitions and guest speakers.

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GRADE 6 PAT EXAM SCHEDULE

The Grade 6 PAT exams will be written in the a.m.. Please Note: Students are to bring an HB pencil and an eraser to each exam. Pencils may be purchased in the school office for .25 cents each. Date
Thurs., June 14 Fri., June 15 Mon., June 18 Tues., June 19 Wed., June 20

Grade 6
Social Studies English Lang. Arts Part B Math Science French Lang. Arts Part B

Attention: Gr. 6 P.A.T. exams info..

Grade 6 students are allowed, even encouraged to use calculators on the Provincial Achievement Test to be written in June. At the school we do not have nearly enough extra calculators for all the students who will need one for the test. Please ensure that your gr. 6 student has his/her own inexpensive four-function calculator (available at the dollar stores, etc.) as soon as possible. Thank you, The Grade 6 Math teachers

Dance Tickets are on sale at noon for our Farewell Grade 8s dance - June 22nd. $7.00 or $6.00 with a food bank donation. Grade 8s get in for half price $4.00 or $3.00 with a food bank donation. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m..

COMING UP:
Thursday, June 21 ...................................................................... Aboriginal Day Friday, June 22 ........................................................................... Farewell Gr. 8s Dance Thursday, June 28 ...................................................................... Academic Assembly Awards 9 a.m., Report Cards go home Thursday , June 28 ..................................................................... Last Day of School

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Does your Child (7-15 yrs.) have Asthma or Severe Allergies? Would you like your child/adolescent to feel more confident? Would you like your child/adolescent to learn about managing his/her asthma/severe allergies/anaphylaxis? Would you like your child to connect with other children/youth in a fun environment? The Social Support Research Program at the University of Alberta with Anaphylaxis Canada and the Asthma Society of Canada would like to find out how we can help children and youth manage asthma/severe allergies/anaphylaxis. We will delivering an online support programs for: children (7-11) and youth (12-15) with asthma or severe allergies (anaphylaxis). The support program includes 8 sessions over 8 weeks over the Internet on a secure, monitored meeting/webinar website. Each group of 6 will be facilitated by a Peer Mentor (16-22) who has asthma or severe allergies in partnership with a Health Care Professional. All participants will get a token of our thanks in the form of gift certificates for each portion of the study you complete. Would you like to enroll your child/adolescent in our on-line support program? For more information or to participate, please contact: Kim (Research Coordinator) at kkara@ualberta.ca , 1-780-492-8030, or Toll Free at 1-877-492-8033