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Newtonville Public Sehool News PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE As we enter the final third of the school year, 1 would like to take an opportunity to thank the many parents who contribute many extras to the school life heer at Newtonvflle public Sehool. The contribu- tions have included volun- teering ti classrooms, trans- porting students, organIzing anid assisting with special events, arranglng and provid- ing school lunches, servlng on Uic Sehool Council, and serving on the Parent Fundralsing Comrnittee. Please jota me lri letting al of these people know how much their efforts are appre- ciated and how their contri- butions help to make Newtonville Public School as special place. LOST AND FOUND Over Uic winter montfis, a number of items bave accu- mulate din the Lost and Found. Please check for any articles your cbild(ren) may be missing. Now would be also be a good time to bave your child(ren) bring home articles of winter clothing which have been left at Uic school. YARD CONDIIONS At Uic time of writing, the school yard was stilI covered with considerable amounts of snow and Ice. Once these melt, we anticipate wet and muddy conditions for a peri- od of tîme. Please consider this when deciding what footwear to send ot school with your children. The "POCKET PASS" system will continue to be ini effect. BLOCK PARENT NEWS I'm pleased to announce our Newtonville Block Parent, program, Is on Uie movel We now bave 2 new Block Parent,~ houses at il Mill St. and 23 Church St., a high priority area due to Uic proximity of Uic playground. Many Uianks and welcome to our new Block Parents., P.D. DAY BLUES? On April 25, 1997 Uic Newcastle Block Parents are sponisoring a FREE FAMILY SKATE from 9 a.m. to il a.m.' at the Bowmanvtlle Arena. Sharon Steele SCHOOL EVENTS 1) Compliments of the Parent Fundraising Committee the students enjoycd an hour of skating at the Orono Areria in late March. Thank you to Cindy Searle who made arrange- ments for Uic skcating and Uic busses. Special thanks to Mrs. Metcalf who donated her time to drive one of the busses and to Uic parent vol- unteers for driving and assisting Uic littUe ones.. 2) Ham Dinners - Many thanks to Brenda Hambleton anid ail those who assisted her I providlng ts speclal lunch. Ail of Uic students and teachers who partictpated very much enjoyed a fine meal. The effort and commit- ment ertafled ta preparing, servlig and cleaning up is greatly appreciated. 3) Pop & Chips - Thanks again to CIndy Searle for arranging for Uic sale of pop and chips at lunch on Tuesday, 23 March 1997. This once a month noon "treat" will again be available on Monday, 21 April 1997. This will be Uic first opportu- nity for Uic JK students to participate ini Uts. Pop and chips cost 50e each. 4) On 18, April 1997 stu- dents from grades 4, 5 and 6 will be representing the school i a broombaîl tour- namerit to be held at Orono Arena. 5) Swimmling Program - The Junior students will begin their lessons on Tuesday, 8 April. The stu- dents wil leave Uic school at 2:30 p.m. and returri at approxlmately 4:30 p.m. Parents are asked to be prompt ta baving their chul- dren plcked up at Uic school at the 4:30 p.m. time. The, Primary students will begin, their lessons on Tuesday, 10 April. The stu- dents wilI icave Uic school at 10 a.m. and retumn around noon. Adequate time will be allowed for Uic students to cat their lunches once Uicy returri. Clarke High School News. It may have been a short week, but a lot of activity was crammed into a short period of time! Clarkë's version of World Vision's 3-Hour Famine' occurred between 12 noon on April 3 to 6 p.m. on April 4 and was organized by Julie Plath, Alecia Staples and Bob Roney. In order to be involved, students anid staff had tri agree not to cat during the above time period, although juice, water, gin- gerale and gatorade were allowed. Approximately 55 students and Mr. Facey- Crowther, Ms. Petherick and Mr. O'Neill parttcipated i ts event i order to focus on the difficulties cxperienced by children int third world countries where many suifer much longer than 30 hours before they receive anythirig to cat. Staff and students alike found this a difficult task and mariy began to mun out of eriergy early i the aftemnoon of Uic last day. It was also rumoured that a smail number were unable to hold out and had to cat, thus reinforcing i most people's minds how fortunate we are here in Canada where sert- ous hunger Is so seldom a problem. Those who partiel- pated now have a better idea how those less fortunate feel. Mr. Sharpe and the Senior Concert Band travelled to CDCI East on Friday to par- ticipate tI the Northumberland-Clarington Senior Concert Band Festival. AIl high schools In the board were invited to participate In this adjudicated event, and 29 of Clarke's stu dents from grade rine to OAC performed i this concert. This wa a dif- ferent group of students from those who played i the Jazz Festival which was held at Clarke earlier in the year. The formalities of the con- cert involvedi greetIngs from Rick Essex, the Principal at CDC! East. formerly a math teacher here at Clarke. from Judi Armi-strong from the N-C Board of Education and the introduction of Peter Stoil. Mr. Stoîl, the adjudicator of the event, trained at the University of Toronto, Mr. Sharpe's alma mater, and is a claririet specialist. Clarke's band played two selections, the Dorchester Concert March by Eric Osterling and Accolada by Ed Hockeby. Julie Harper had a flute solo which she per- formed beautifully. The adjudicator compli- mented the band on its excel- lent tone quality. and he felt that the choice of music was very appropriate for the Clarke Band. They played well rhythmically, as an ensemble group, a tribute to, both the students and to the conductor! Each band received a tape of the adjudi- cation, made during the con- cert Itself, which the group was able to listen to when they returned to the school. There were many accolades contained ti the tape and aiso suggestions for improve- ment. Everyone fet good about their participation i this event. Clarke students per- forrned admîrably, even ti the company of much larger schools where bands are cho- sen through the tryout pro- cess. Students playîng ti the Senior Concert Band at Clarke come from ail grades: putting this group together and having them pertorm ti concert is no small feat; the students and Mr. Sharpe are to be complimented on their achievements to date! The Senior Concert Band, along with a number of groups, will perform i the Spring Concert whlch will be produced by the Arts Department on May 14 at 7 p.m. This concert will show- case the talents of students from Clarke and The Pines. Further details wilI be made available as plans progress. ATULETE OF THE WEEK Jennifer Patrick, a grade rine student here at Clarke, has been given the honour of being the first midget girl cho- sen as athiete of the week by her coaches. Since arrivtng at bail and basketball at the midget level; she also plays for the Ganaraska Wolves outside of school time. Her coach from the Wolves is Steve Brinkman. In the sum- mer, basebail is Jennifer's game. At this point, her goal isto have fun. Her parents attend as many games as possible -- her dad is always at her tournaments if he doesn't have to work. Checiing Uic others on is how Jennifer describes her rôle on her teams. They are ail there to develop their sktlls which they work at duririg practices. Mr. Matsusaki is the coach of the volcybal team: Mr. Andrews coaches thc mtdget basketball tcam. In belng chosen as Uic athlete of the week at the midget level. it is the writer's vlew that Jerinifer is much more than "cheerleader" on the team. No doubt her coaches 'i'ig±i CR* TI O chose her because of her potential as a team leader. We wlll no doubt hear more about her skills as she pro- gresses through high school. At school, Jennifer does well ti art and gym and is strong i the math and sci- ences area. She is consider- ing a career as a pharmacist which will take advantage of their talents. A career i this fleld would allow her to help people, and that is important to her. Whatever you choose, Jennifer, we wish you well! 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