Box 2500 Burns Lake, B.C.     V0J 1E0                                                                                           Phone 692-7505       Fax 692-3646

February 23rd, 2006

Text Box: Principal’s Message Once again it is time to thank all the volunteers for stepping up and taking on leadership roles in the school. PAC members organized a very successful family dance and cakewalk on February 9th. We had a huge turnout and it was a great success. They also ran a cupcake walk at lunch on Valentine’s Day. The kids had a great time. Almost $400 was raised to support our foster child. Also, thanks to everyone for helping out with the ski races (especially Trina Bysouth for taking on the “coach” position!). Winifred Comeau, the organizer, is still looking for volunteers to help with various aspects of the race so if you can possibly help out before or during the races on Saturday February 25th, I’m sure she would appreciate it. You can reach her at 692-3470. Finally, I would like to thank all the people who have volunteered to help out with our Winter Carnival. The response has been fantastic with people taking on the pancake breakfast and volunteering to help out with all the activities we have planned for the day. Thanks to all of you for all the support!!! Sincerely, Mr. Guy Epkens-Shaffer
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


HOT LUNCH CHANGE

There will be a change to the hot lunch program for March.  The lunch will be served on             Wednesday, March 1st instead of Thursday, March 2nd because of the winter carnival             activities going on.  For the rest of March, the meals will be served on Thursdays as usual.

 

Winter Carnival

Did you know that Quebec City, the world’s snow capital, held it’s first Winter Carnival in 1894?  Since then, the Winter Carnival has been a welcome relief from winter’s harsh reality.  At M.M.P.S., we are gearing up for a school-wide Winter Carnival and would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you to join us for a morning of fun on Thursday, march 2nd.  The students will be treated to a pancake breakfast to start the day, compliments of the Burns Lake Chapter of Canadian Parents for French and  the P.A.C.  Any parents that are able to help with the breakfast should call Trina Bysouth at 692-7633 or Sherry Pement at 692-7422. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Throughout the day, children will be divided into smaller groups in order to participate in a range of winter activities – curling, skating, skiing, ice fishing, and sliding. 

                        Ready, Set Learn

                        Muriel Mould Primary School invites 3, 4 & 5 Year Old Pre-School Children and their parents to come to our

                        school on Friday, March 17th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM for our “READY, SET, LEARN” Event. Come and listen to

                        stories and participate in fun learning activities.  Refreshments will be provided.  Contact MMPS at

                        692-7505 for further information.

 

Marian Rose’s Community Dance Project

We are thrilled to welcome Marian Rose (The Dance Lady) to our school for the week of March 6th-10th. Marian will be working with all the classes during this week sharing her love for folk dance.  A family dance will be held on Thursday, March 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the gym, featuring a live band and local musicians.   On Friday afternoon there will be a school-wide assembly and the students will get the chance to show off some of the impressive dances they have mastered.  We would like to thank Artstarts in Schools and the MMPS PAC for their financial contributions which have made this possible.

 

 

 

 

 

Beach Day

March 23rd will be our annual beach day.  Students are asked to wear their beach attire.  It is just our way to celebrate summer in March.

                                       

PAC Meeting

The next PAC meeting is scheduled for March 20th at 7:00 pm.  Babysitting is provided and all parents are welcome to attend.

 

School Board Meeting

There will be a regular meeting of the School Trustees on March 13 at Sinkut View Elementary in Vanderhoof.  This meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. and is open to the public!

 

Omineca Ski Club – Family Marathon

The Omineca Ski Club will be hosting their annual Family Marathon and Lakes Loppet on Sunday, February 26th.  This is a cross country ski event for the entire family.  You can ski either 4km, 12km, 30km or 50km with any technique you would like. For more information call Terri Dickson at 695-6684 or e-mail Terri at tdickson@telus.net.

 

Inter-School K-7 Ski Races

The annual ski races will be held on Saturday, February 25th at the Omineca Ski Trails. Good luck to all the students who are signed up to race.  Everyone is welcome to come out and cheer the kids on.  It is a fun day for all.

 

                        Citizen of the Year Award

                        It is once again time to put in nominations for the citizen of the year award.  The forms can be picked up

                        at the office for anyone who is interested.

 

                        Burns Lake Playschool

                        There is currently a few spaces available at the Burns Lake Playschool for children aged 2 ˝ to 5 years.

                        Kindergarten children are welcome.  Classes are available from 8:30 to 11:30am and from 12:30 to

                        3:30 pm Monday through Thursday.  For more information call 692-3575.

 

C.N.C. Courses

CNC is offering many courses for February-March including Carrier Language and culture, WHMIS, Personal income tax workshop, babysitters’ training and many more.  For more information call the college at 692-1700.                  

 

Other Important Dates to Remember (clip and hang on your fridge as a reminder!)

 

Date

Event

Time

Location

Thursday, March 2nd

Winter Carnival

 

 

Friday, March 3rd

Pro D Day, no school for students

 

 

March 6th – 10th

Marion Rose Dance Classes

 

 

Monday, March 20th

PAC Meeting

7:00 pm

Computer Room

Friday, March 17th

Ready, Set, Learn

1:oo – 2:30 pm

Kindergarten Room

Thursday, March 23rd

Report Cards going home

 

 

Friday, March 31st

School closes for spring break

 

 

April 3rd – April 17th

Spring Break

 

 

Tuesday, April 18th

Schools reopen

 

 

Friday, May 19

Pro D day, no school for students

 

 

Monday, May 22

Victoria Day

 

 

Friday, June 30th

Schools close