West Kent News. Charlottetown Legion presents Awards to West Kent Students. Mrs. Sutton s Class create Olympic Snow Sculptures. Every year students

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1 West Kent News West Kent Elementary School 27 Viceroy Ave. Charlottetown, PE C1A 2E (fax) Ross McDermott, Principal Francyne Doiron, Vice-Principal School Council: Next Meeting March 2 at 7:00pm Read the minutes of the last meeting on the school website. Follow the link on the school s home page. Charlottetown Legion presents Awards to West Kent Students March 2010 Every year students from across PEI participate in the Royal Canadian Legion s Literary and poster contest to mark Remembrance Day. This year, two grade 6 students, Sam Paton and Graeme Zinck received prizes for their individual submissions. We are very proud of the accomplishments of these two students. Legions across Canada sponsor competitions at local schools for colour or B&W posters, poems, and essays as part of its commitment to promote Remembrance. Inside this issue: Legion Awards 1 Snow Sculptures 1 Gr 4B Photos 2 Winter Olympics 3 Thank you 4 Science Fair 4 Gymnastics Fitness Class 5&6 7 Mrs. Sutton s Class create Olympic Snow Sculptures Mrs. Sutton s grade 4 class recently took some time to create some sculptures in the front of the school to help celebrate the winter Olympics. Pictured here are Robert, Simon, Abby and Frances who are busy sculpting an Inukshuk which is the symbol of this year s event. See more pictures on the next pages. Community Notes 8 Calendar 9

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3 cs i p m y l O r te n i W t n e K t Wes Page 3 Ready to Compete for Canada Ski Jump Luge Event Olympic Torch Cross Country Skiing Event Skeleton Biathlon Short Track Speed Skating Olympic Sculpture The students held their own Winter Olympics Monday and by all reports the students and teachers enjoyed their day. The students were divided up into countries, these were: Switzerland, Italy, France, Netherlands, Germany, United States, Austria, Russia, Norway, Sweden, South Korea and China. The PE staff modified the events to suit the students and these included Cross Country Skiing, Olympic Structures (Snow Sculptures), Luge Run, Speed Skating, Olympic Torch, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Biathlon, Hockey, Curling and Two Person Bobsled. Teams (countries) were awarded points based on their level of participation and cheering and spirit.

4 Page 4 West Kent News Thank you Parents! Staff would like to thank all parents for their generosity during Staff Appreciation week. We were treated to many delicious treats and on Friday parents volunteered to do outside duty for staff so we could enjoy a delicious lunch. This was much appreciated and on behalf of all staff members thank you very much. Students to Compete at District Science Fair Another very successful Science Fair was held at the school Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Again this year, Mrs. Davison, coordinated this activity which involved students in grades 4, 5 and 6. This year 4 projects will be representing West Kent at the ESD Science Fair being held at East Wiltshire Intermediate on Thursday, March 4. In case of inclement weather, this fair will be held the following day. Thank you to UPEI students who volunteered to judge the projects. Good Luck to our budding scientists at the next fair! 2010 West Kent Science Fair Participants Mrs Davison poses with the students chosen to respesent the school at the Eastern School District Science Fair, pictured are in no particular order Graeme Zinck, Jacqueline McQuaid, Bella Swyer and Lauren Guo.

5 Page 5 Gymnastics News The students had a very successful gymnastics module as part of the Physical Education program at the school. In fact all our student athletes participated in a meet at the school and one held outside the school. After the school meet, some students competed at the Zone Meet held at West Royalty School on February 11th. From this competition, students moved on to the Provincials which were held again this year in Kensington. It was at this meet where our students picked up two top team awards. The pre-novice girls and the Novice girls each won their respective divisions and the Pre-Novice boys and the Novice boys took third place! Following the Provincial meet the students were at St. Jean School to compete in the Friendship Meet where again a number of our students received ribbons. Congratulations to all our students and now we move into Volleyball and Badminton, stay tuned! Zone Meet Teams Pre Novice Girls Tessa MacGuigan, Jacqueline McQuaid, Hannah Murray, Abby Hyndman, Molly Rainnie, Sydney Sear, Hannah Fong, Bridget Keedwell, Bria Gallant, Shannon Drew, Alexa McQuaid, Miriam Burnett Pre Novice Boys Jake MacMillan, David Gallant, Finlay Cleaver-Smith, Ian Kerr, August MacIntyre, Aidan Marsh, Ethan Spenceley, Simon Burns, Ben Keizer, Daniel Ross, Zachary MacLeod, Blake Kingston Novice Girls Samantha Williams, Jenny Dunne, Sophia Blanchard, Sarah Victor, Lauren Clark, Sydney Ford, Isabelle Fitzpatrick, Mickayla Carragher, Hannah Thompson, Rachel Lowry, Annika Wiebe, Shan Shan Shi Novice Boys Kelly Barnett, Chris Sear, Zachary Thibodeau, Riley Spenceley, Matthew Lantz, Sam Paton, Alex Aghdassi, Peter McQuaid, Ilan Shvartsman, Alex Hyndman, Connor Campbell, Liam Apars Bantam Girls Jenny Campbell Bantam Boys Andrew McQuaid Friendship Meet Team Pre Novice Girls Ellen O Reilly, Madison Murphy, Liza Doyle, Kailey Ryan, Emma Walton, Allyson Ford, Joy Gao, Samantha Jenkins, Summer MacEwen, Bella Swyer, Abby Saunders, Shelly Liang, Sara Rixon, Kirsty MacLellan, Abby James, Emily Adams, Jessie Campbell, Shaeya Thibodeau, Drew Vanhul, Charlize Sahely, Angel Su, Abby Bruce, Libby Howatt, Noelle Pettipas, Wendy Ye, Sierra Essery, Serena Essery, Yasmine Aghdassi Pre Novice Boys Stuart Ferguson, Jack Roberts, Keegan Hutchinson, Ben Hutchings, Isaac McCardle, Devon Howatt Novice Boys Clancy Doyle, Arsalon Rahimian, Peter Keedwell, Graeme Zinck, Jack MacKenzie Novice Girls Tillie MacEachern, Kayla Yan, Olivia Corrigan, Anne Marie Hutchings

6 Page 6 West Kent News Gymnastic Results for Zone 2010 Pre Novice Girls Results West Kent Elementary pts Tessa MacGuigan, Hannah Murray, Abby Hyndman, Sydney Sear, Jacqueline McQuaid, Molly Rainnie, Hannah Fong Vault - Tessa MacGuigan, Sydney Sear, Hannah Murray, Jacqueline McQuaid, Bria Gallant, Molly Rainnie, Alexa McQuaid Floor - Tessa MacGuigan, Abby Hyndman, Molly Rainnie, Hannah Murray, Jacqueline McQuaid, Sydney Sear, Shannon Drew, Hannah Fong Overall - Abby Hyndman, Hannah Murray, Sydney Sear, Jacqueline McQuaid, Molly Rainnie, Hannah Fong, Bria Gallant, Shannon Drew, Miriam Burnett Pre Novice Boys Results West Kent Elementary 88.7 pts Simon Burns, Ian Kerr, Aidan Marsh, August MacIntyre, Finlay Cleaver-Smith, Ethan Spenceley, David Gallant Vault - Simon Burns, Finlay Cleaver-Smith, Ethan Spenceley, August MacIntyre Floor - Simon Burns, Ian Kerr, Aidan Marsh Overall - Simon Burns, Ian Kerr Novice Girls Results West Kent Elementary 91.0 Samantha Williams, Lauren Clark, Jenny Dunne, Sophia Blanchard, Sydney Ford, Isabelle Fitzpatrick, Sarah Victor Vault - Sophia Blanchard, Samantha Williams, Lauren Clark, Sydney Ford, Jenny Dunne Floor - Samantha Williams, Lauren Clark, Jenny Dunne Overall - Samantha Williams, Lauren Clark, Jenny Dunne, Sophia Blanchard, Sydney Ford Novice Boys Results West Kent Elementary 91.8 Chris Sear, Sam Paton, Peter McQuaid, Connor Campbell, Riley Spenceley, Liam Apars, Matthew Lantz Vault - Chris Sear Floor - Matthew Lantz, Chris Sear, Alex Aghdassi, Peter McQuaid, Riley Spenceley, Connor Campbell Overall - Chris Sear, Sam Paton, Peter McQuaid, Alex Aghdassi, Connor Campbell, Riley Spenceley Bantam Girls Results Vault - Jenny Campbell Floor - Jenny Campbell Overall - Jenny Campbell Go West Kent Go! Bantam Boys Results Vault - Andrew McQuaid Floor - Andrew McQuaid Overall - Andrew McQuaid Go West Kent Go!

7 Page 7 Parent Offers Fitness Program at School Elise Cleaversmith, a fitness instructor and parent at the school is offering a fitness class for parents on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm in the school gymnasium beginning March 3rd. This class is open to all parents and is for all levels of fitness. For further information please contact Elise at the number listed on the flyer. There is a $6 fee per class to offset expenses.

8 Community Notice Board 2010 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp: Living the Dream! Calling all aspiring veterinarians, budding scientists and animal lovers! Take part in an educational adventure like no other at the national award-winning Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp. The only one of its kind in Canada, AVC Vet Camp provides an exciting and educational look into the world of veterinary medicine. Students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 enjoy a week filled with science, animals, and fun. Junior camps run July 5-9, 12-16, and In 2010, we will also offer an advanced Vet Camp for older students for the first time. The Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Senior Vet Camp program for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 focuses on offering students who are interested in veterinary medicine and science with the opportunity to experience this career in a very realistic and handson way. The curriculum for this camp is based on the AVC Junior Vet Camp program but modified for senior high learners. AVC Senior Vet Camp will run from July Tuition is $350 and covers educational materials, field trips, snacks, lunches and more. Find out what being a veterinarian is really like! Camp information and an application form is available at or call (902) Deadline for applications is March 12, We are on the web, visit us at : Parents and educators of students in grades 1-9 interested in hearing about effective strategies for students in need of enrichment in their educational program are invited to a free public session by Dr. Meredith Greene, an enrichment specialist from Nova Scotia, on Saturday March 6 from 9:00-12:00 at the Howard Johnson Dutch Inn in Cornwall. For information contact: Mary Sherry at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Busy Week-end for Students We want to wish good luck to our students participating in various competitions taking place this Saturday, Feb 27th. Tell us what you think We always welcome your comments or feedback. Please call the office at or Mr. McDermott at rjmcdermott@edu.pe.ca Sam Paton, a grade 6 student will be representing the school at the Canwest Spelling Bee taking place at UPEI in the Murphy Student Centre tomorrow morning. Good Luck to our students who will be competing in the Canadian Chess Challenge this Sunday at Col Gray High School. The students have been honing their skills this year by meeting and practicing every Thursday after school in the Art Room under the guidance of Mrs. Jennifer Drew. Keegan Hutchinson Ivy Hutchinson Alexis Mundle Ian Kerr Willie O Grady Shannon Drew

9 March 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 School Council Pajama Day 9 Crazy Hair/ Hat Day 10 Multicultural Day 11 Multicultural Day (am) 12 School Skate March Break Week March Events: Token Sales: March 1, 8, 22 & 29 Chicken Strips: March 2, 9, 23 & 30 Subs: March 3, 10, 24 & 31 Potatoes: March 4, 11 & 25 Pizza & Ice Cream March 5, 12 & 26 School Council March 2 at 7:00pm in the library Pajama Day March 8 (Winter Carnival Activity) Crazy Hat / Hair Day March 9 (Winter Carnival Activity) Multi-Cultural Day March 10 Multi-Cultural Day March 11 (Morning only) School Skate March 12 Report Cards March 11 March Break March 15-19