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

March 9, 2006

Text Box: Principal’s Message Last week I was lucky enough to participate in a fishing trip. I didn’t catch any fish but the trip could not, in my eyes, have been more successful. While some kids did catch fish, the success to which I am referring did not hinge on that fact. Before the bus carrying a contingent of Muriel Mould kids, teachers, and parents even arrived at the lake, indeed, even before it left the school, the roots had been planted. I am referring to the fact that so many people stepped up to make sure that some of our kids could spend a couple of hours learning a new skill, enjoying the outdoors with their friends, and having fun. Forestry personnel with radio-controlled vehicles escorted us to the lake, at the lake hay bales were set up, fires were blazing, the campsite had been shoveled out, fishing gear had been made and sat waiting for use, and out on the lake the ice surface was perforated with enough holes to accommodate everyone’s desire to drop a line into the lake. Throughout the day adults were helping kids (and each other!), kids were helping other kids, and kids were helping some of the adults. Even other people at the lake who were not involved with the school helped out and more than one commented on the great experience they felt they had become a part of. It all served as a great reminder that this community really cares about our kids. And I see it everyday and in so many ways: I see community agencies putting on programs in and out of school to support kids and their learning; I see the support the local bands give to provide food for our breakfast program and school supplies for kids; I see parents volunteering their time unselfishly to run hot lunch programs, ski races, a huge pancake breakfast, and so many other activities too numerous to iterate fully here; I see staff members (and their spouses!) working long hours to plan, organize, and run activities all of which continue to make Muriel Mould a great place for learning. And this week we have Marian Rose’s Community Dance Workshop at our school, another event taking place because of the tireless effort (and fundraising!) by school community members (and even one who has moved but has continued to coordinate the event from afar and whom we still consider “one of ours”) like you. Everyone is invited to come out tomorrow afternoon to enjoy the fruits of her labour when the kids will perform some of the steps they have Sincerely, Mr. Guy Epkens-Shaffer
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Carnival

The winter carnival was a huge success with a great time had by all.  Thank you very much to all parents             who volunteered to help with the breakfast or with any of the many events going on through the day.                                         

 

 

             

                        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.

 

Kindergarten Registration (regular program and French Immersion)

The kindergarten registration for the 2006-2007 school year will take place the week of March 27th - March  31st   from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm for the Monday, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for the rest of the week.  A child must be 5 years old or going to be 5 by December 31, 2006 to be eligible to start             kindergarten in September of 2006. Each child coming to register must be accompanied by an adult.  A        birth certificate and care card are required to complete the registration. Immunization and hearing tests must be done prior to starting school. To set up an appointment for immunization and hearing           tests, call the Northern Interior Health unit at 692-2460.  To assist us in staffing for this coming        September, it is imperative that you register your child for the school year.  Please note that there is a limited number of spots available in the French immersion program, so if you are interested in registering your child for French Immersion, the class will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Lost and Found

The next time you are stopping by the school, please take a moment to check the lost and found to see if    any of the items belong to your child as the lost and found box is becoming very full.  Thank you.

 

Marian Rose’s Community Dance Project

Marion Rose has been in the school all week teaching folk dance to all the students. 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 and the admission is free.  On Friday afternoon at 1:00 pm 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!

 

Inter-School K-7 Ski Races

Due to cold weather, the annual ski races were postponed until Saturday, March 11 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.

 

                        Figure Skating Club

                        The figure skating club will be presenting their “ICE-CA-TOONS” on Saturday, March 18th at 7:00 pm at                                 the Burns Lake arena.  Everyone is welcome to come and watch the skaters perform.  Admission is by                          donation.

 

                        Casual Employees Needed

                        Anybody interested in being on the casual list for Special Education Assistant for School District #91 in                                  the Burns Lake area is asked to fill out a general application form and send it to Dana Hodge at the                            School Board Office in Burns Lake.  Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the required tests.

 

Speech Arts Workshop

There will be speech arts workshop on March 13 at the LDSS library from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for all teachers, parents, and students who are involved with the Speech Arts Festival.  Ms. Andrea Johnston, the Speech Arts Programme Adjudicator, will be running the workshop.  She will be showing you where to look for speech arts selections, what to think about when making a selection, and how to prepare and successfully perform you selection.  There is no cost to attend this workshop.        

 

           Community Crystal Meth Forum

           The Burns Lake Crystal Meth Task Force invites the public to a community crystal meth forum which will be

           held on March 27, 2006 at the LDSS gymnasium from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Come out and listen to the

           guest speakers and find out how to help prevent the latest threat to our communities’ welfare.

          

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

 

Date

Event

Time

Location

Monday, March 20th

PAC Meeting

7:00 pm

Computer Room

Friday, March 17th

Ready, Set, Learn

1:00 – 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