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1-OMPOn Weekly Ties, Wdnesday. ac ~J9 Art Club work on multi-panel mura ePuli.Nw '~ ' ~ \v .N e w c a s tle__ __ ___ _P u b lic__ __ __N e w s_ __ t7s Members of the Clarke High School Art Club work on their multi-pariel mural. The artists are L-R Amanda Storks, Niki Cooper, Katy Evans, Becky Chiddenton, Erin Wilson, Kelly Holmes and Brandy Wagg. ClakeHigh Sohool Nw CLARKE'S NEW APPEARANCE 1By June, the interior walls of Clarke Hlgh School willI have undergone some major redecoration. However, lnstead of professional painters doing the decorating, it wIll be a group of Clarke's art students! In February, art teacher, Mrs. A. Hoad, organlzed a group of 10 students to form an Art Club that meets twlce weekly: Mondays, after school, and Fridays, during lunch hours. The Ideals of the club were orlglnahly to encourage and nurture the artistic talents and creativity dlsplayed by the members; however, they quickly evolved into wanting to-contribute to the aesthetics of Clarke High School. This goal will be achleved by the art club members paining a mural that consists of seven 2 feet by 2 feet canvases being posi- tloned opposite the special education classrooms by the main entrance way. The theme of the mural wlll be fantasy and each artist will be lntegratlng a personal trademark into the picture. The art club members include Becky Chiddenton, Niki Cooper, Katy Evanis, Kelly Holmes, Beth Knapp, Jeff Leslie, Lisa Morrison, Amanda Storks, Brandy Wagg and Ern Wilson, ahI of whom are enthuslastic about both the club and the project that they are undertaking. 1It's fun! We learri a lot from each other like diffrent tech- niques and skills," says Kelly Holmes. "We enjoy ustag Our artistic skills," Brandy Wagg adds. Erin Wilson Is also, an enthused member; "It's a nifty neat-o project!" Mrs. Hoad is very proud of the dedication and artistic prowess of her club members, despite the apparent age gap between some of them. "Membership spans grades 9 - 12 and all those i the group are enthuslastic art students," she says. Everyone Is invited to corne and see the masterpiece when It is fin- ished. -Cen Evans WINTER CARNIVAL Due to the bizarre effects of El Nino, the world's climate is cornpletely out of whack, and here is Clarington, we haven't experienced much of a wlnter. However, before everyone breaks out I spring fever, Clarke High School stu- dents will be participating in our annual Wînter Carnival. Clarke's Students Council is working together with the staff and students to coordi- nate a fun filled day to wInter bliss. This amusing day has been i the works for some- time, so students wihl have as mariy choices available to them as possible. Students Couricil came out with great trips which include a trip to the Eaton's Centre or Paintball tri Toronto, Blue Mountain, Laser Quest, Bowling, Figure Skating, or Hockey. There will also be in- school activities in which the computer lab and gyn will be open. In addition, movies wilh be shown or if students prefer they cari participate in the arts and craits activities. Al out-of-school activities pro- vide bus transportation for students. Overaîl, the costs vary for each activity, frorn free to thirty dollars. Wlnter Carnival Is almed at tavolving every student at Clarke, and Is planned so everyone can make the most out of this day. Winter Carnival is a'day of enter- tairiment and is an excellent lead ti'for our Spirit Week which i s taking place next week at Clarke and is betag coordinated by Andrea We need to ask for every- ~<one's assistance with the con- \~tlnulng issue of traffic and Sresulting problems. S TRAFFIC: We have ~\approximately 400 cars going into and out of the sèhool property every day, the num- ber being somewhat hiÉgher lni bad weather. We need to remember that as soon as you leave Beaver Street you are on-in the school yard and children who are playing are not always watching or think- lng about vehicles. Please drive with extreme caution or better stili, drop your child/ren off ti the old park- ing lot or by the entrance to the swimming pool. TEMPORARY ROADS: The temporary roads are not paved and are subject to the stresses and strains of weath- er. The Board has been attempting to provide up keep to the roads and will continue to do this but we all must asslst by drlving very slowly, whether the road appears to be i good condition or not. A reduction ti the speed and total number of velcles uslng the road wouldhelp to keep the roads ti better repair. PARKING: On the school property, there is a total of 91 legal parking spaces marked by the lines on the blacktop. The flrst lot that you corne to is designated for-staff park- ing althougli we do not need ahl the spaces and therefore there are extr a spaces for par- ents and visitors. The middle lot, the one dlrectly in front of the main entrance, Is for office staff and visitors. There are also two disabled spaces located there. Again, parking is legal only ti the spots marked on the blacktop. That lane in front of the school is wider because It is the bus loading area. It is not to be used as a drop off for chil- dren. The ast lot, the one directly north of the school, was dedlcated to kinder- gartens, day care and parent drop off. Please note that the road in front of -the school îsaa fire route and bus route. It ia unlawful to park a vehicle there. It la flot to be used as a pick up or drop off loca- tion. PICKING UP AND DROP- PING OFF CfflLDREN: When a parent or babysitter cornes to deliver and/or to pick up a child, the adult is to leave/meet the chlld at the door. It is extremely difficult for a teacher to conduct a class when there are adults waiting and or visiting in the hall outside the classroom door. At dismissal time the Etmanskle and Julie Harper. The main purpose behind Winter Carnival Is to boost school spirit and to give stu- dents and staff a rnid year break, to have fun, i the great outdoors! -- Rosanne Yankanah halls are very congested with children getting dressed, moving to exits and linlng up for buses. It is Important that the staff be able to give last minute directions to the chil- dren and that the chlldren be responsible to the teacher until dismissal time. We are trying to teach the children to be responsible for themselves and their belongings and they need the time and space in which to achieve this. GOOD HEALTH AND GOOD HEARTS: Children should be encouraged to walk to and from school, preferable wlth the supervision of an older chlld or adult. In the recent information released foro the Heart and Stroke Association it stated that the 30 minutes of physical activ- lty could best be done in the walk to and frorn school. People who are interested in joining on with the Walking School Bus should phone Shawn Woods, PHN at 723- 5338 extension 2151. SAFE SCHOOL POLICy: Our school board, in con- junction with the Durham Reglon Police and other sur- rounding boards, developed the Safety School Policy. Our school behaviour policywas developed i conjuriction with the- Board policy, the Education Act and Regulations. We have a policy of "Keep your hands to your- self" and the children, are aware of the fact that, they 53 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario Li C 2Z need to keep their feet to themselves as wehl. When chlldren are pushing, shov- lng, hlttîng and/or klcktng, the behavlours wlll be addressed by a staff member. The consequences for aggres- sive and inappropriate behaviours and inappropriate language range from a repri- mand - to Urne out - to sus- pension. We request that parents support their children and the school by underlining the importance of folowing the behavioural expectations of the school and help their child/ren realize that behaviours deplcted on tele- vision and/or demonstrated in the community are not necessarily the same as the expectations at school Newcastl e Family Connection <continued from page 9) ing events (Raptors, Blue Jays, etc.), movie passes, and dînner certificates from local restaurants. Any donations would be greatly appreclated as it is hoped that this year's event wilI be the best yeti Don't miss out on an oppor- tunity to support the vital ser- vices that N.F.C. provides to Clarington farniies. 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