JUNE 2010 ECS NEWSLETTER
Mustang Musings
The school year is coming to an end!  The months of May and June are always very busy and this year has been no different.  The month of May included a very well attended “Success is… Here” program created for the high school students.  This presentation included local professionals and tradespersons who showed students that Eston is a great place to live and that excellence is attainable when you are from this great town!  The Junior Drama Club presented “Circus Circus” to an audience that was thrilled with the acting and vocal talent of the group.  What an awesome performance!  On May 11^th, the senior high students had a Track and Field Day!  It was a great day as the weather cooperated and many of our athletes moved on to sectionals in Kindersley a week later.  In some slippery conditions in Saskatoon on Monday, May 31^st, 6 of our students moved on to provincial competition.  Taran Robinson will be competing in the 100 and 200 meter races as well as the Triple Jump and the Relay.  The Senior group will include Monty Massey (400 meter), Devin Serfas, Andrew Schmidt and Jayde Hayden who will all attempt new and greater distances in the shot put competition.   Ben Faraday also qualified for provincials in the hurdles event.  The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presented “Tatterhood” to the elementary students on May 31^st.  It was exciting to see the musical talent on display in our school!   On June 3^rd, Ms. Olafson will be hosting the Eston Composite School Annual Art Show.  Come out and see some fantastic creations the students have made!   Our Kindergarten class will be celebrating their graduation on June 23^rd.  We will hosting this event in the school library.  The final exam schedule has been made for senior/junior high students and all students have been given a copy.  Exams will run on June 23^rd-June 28^th.  Students are reminded that when exams are finished there is a study hall available.  Students may choose to go home after their exam .  All students are required to be in the exam room for a minimum of one hour.  Good luck to all students with their finals.  Have a great summer!

Yours in Education and Mustang Spirit
John J McPhee, Principal

Fall 2010 Class time & Bell Schedule:
(5 period day - 6 Day Cycle) (as of August, 2010)
 
 8:30                     School Open
 8:45                     Home Room open
 8:55                     Warning Bell - Go to First Class
 9:00 – 9:55          Period 1
 10:00 – 10:55      Period 2         
 11:00 – 11:55      Period 3
 11:55 – 12:50       Lunch Break
 12:50 – 2:05        Period 4                          
 2:10 – 3:10          Period 5
 3:10                     Dismissal

Elementary Morning Recess 10:40 – 10:55
Elementary Afternoon Recess 1:50 – 2:05 

Kindergarten Reading Corner
In the June reading corner, we have 5 books from the Eston Composite School Library and another 5 from the Wheatland Regional Library.  Be sure to write these books and any other books you read into your child’s “Read With Me” log.  If your child is not in school, check out our local library for copies they may have and have a fun reading time before bed. 

The five books for June include:
There’s an Alligator Under my Bed  by Mercer Meyer
The Very Worst Monster by Pat Hutchins
Are you My Mother?  by E.D. Eastman
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep by Joyce Dunbar
Lazy Ozzie by Michael Coleman 

Vera added some of her favourites as well.  We hope you enjoy them, too.           
Daddy Hugs by Karen Katz
Razzamadaddy by Linda Walvoord
Froggy's Day with Dad by Jonathan London
The Very Best Daddy of All by Marion Dane Bauer
If My Dad Were a Dog by Annabel Tellis

This summer find a good book, join the reading program at the Wheatland Regional library and  KEEP READING!!!!

Ms.  Reimer


Regional Heritage Fair – Submitted by Ms. Jodi Bjornerud

Eight students from Grades 4-6 attended the Regional Heritage Fair in Saskatoon on May 6th and 7th.  Those making the trip included Brett Colley, Emily Pinter, Ashton Mutch, Chase Elaschuk, Lauren Sauser, Samantha Andrew, Tali Hansen,  and Justin Skjei.  Students took part in Opening Ceremonies on Thursday evening as well as having their projects judged.  Friday saw large school groups and community members passing through to take in the work that was put into all of the projects there.  Various activities were organized for the students on Friday morning, including dance and games.  Awards and Closing Ceremonies took place Friday afternoon, with Justin Skjei receiving an award for his project on a Heritage Building.  The students were great ambassadors for our school and should be proud of their hard work!

 Grade 4/5 Field Trip - submitted by Ms. Jodi Bjornerud and Mrs. Tawna Hansen

On May 18th and 19th the Grade 4 and 5 classes took part in a field trip to Regina.  The first stop was at the Legislative Buildings where we had a tour and met with our MLA, Mr. Jim Reiter, who took us into the Premier's Office as well as the room where the Cabinet Ministers meet.  We were all amazed at how big the table is that they sit at!

We had our picture taken with Mr. Reiter and Mr. Bjornerud before heading outside for lunch.  We returned after lunch to watch the MLA's in session.  We were introduced by 3 of the MLA's and got a chance to see first-hand, our government in action.  We then stopped at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum for a tour of the displays there.  After a quick supper we headed to the Science Centre for our "Scales and Tails" camp in.  We watched an IMAX film; had time to check out all the displays there; made our own "animals;" got to see and touch some creatures including a gecko, a toad and a ferret; watched a floor show which included the guides' favorite demonstrations from all the different shows that they do (this was a definite highlight for us!), and had pizza for a snack.  The girls camped out on the 3rd floor and the boys had the 2nd floor for the night.  In the morning we had breakfast before heading over to the Waterfowl Display Pond where we saw ducks, geese, pelicans and bunnies.  From there our travels took us to the RCMP Heritage Centre.  We went on a scavenger hunt through the new building before lunch and took in the Sergeant Major's Parade in the Square after lunch.  It was a very warm afternoon and we were all glad that we weren't the ones out there marching in uniforms! We saw a video about the RCMP called "Tour of Duty," before leaving for home.  It was a fantastic field trip, with a lot of laughs, a lot of new things learned and a lot of souveniers brought home.  Thanks to our amazing chaperones - Larry Betts, Kevin Fox, Nancy Powers, Christina Hewlitt, Shawna Cumiskey and Christie McIvor!

 Circus, Circus

Our Junior Drama students pose for pictures after a successful two night run of their Circus, Circus performance.

Art Show 2010
People’s Choice: 
1^st – Brady Warren
2^nd – Paige King

Art 7-9 Flat Art:
1^st – Emily Faraday
2^nd – Makenzie Hansen
3^rd – Wyatt Milton
Honourable Mention:  Olivia Jackson and Evan Pinter

Famous Chairs – Grade 9:
1^st – Tyler Serfas
2^nd – Emily Faraday
3^rd – Madeleine Christopherson and Brittany Humphreys
Honourable Mention:  Gage Killam, Kennedy Perrdy, Blaine Toner, Evan Pinter

Masks 7-9:
1^st – Alora Hughes
2^nd – Parker Killam
3^rd – Tyson Healey
Honourable Mention:  Kelsey Silvester, Troy Colley, Brittany Humphreys, Evan Pinter, Sidney McEvoy, Codie Cumiskey

Art 7-8 3D:
Monsters:                   Shoes:
Brooklyn Carter        Shay Brehm
Wyatt Milton              Alora Hughes
Kelsey Silvester       Savannah Perry

Art 10 – 20 Flat Art:
1^st – Jessa Hughes
2^nd – Taran Robinson
3^rd – Emma Cook
Honourable Mention:  Bailey McEvoy, Hannah Goto-Mah
 
Art 30 Flat Art: (Judged on body of work)
1^st – Brady Warren
2^nd – Paige King
3^rd – Amielle Christopherson
 

ELEMENTARY ART
Grade 1
1^st – Michael Brown
2^nd – Taylor Rolfe
3^rd – Alison Krenz
Honourable Mention:  Haley Warner-Brummund and Kacey Code

 Grade 2
1^st – Hope Colley
2^nd – Jett Tunall
3^rd – Katie Watson
Honourable Mention:  A.J. Hubbard and Nathan Turner

Grade 3
1^st – Ali Aitken
2^nd – Emily Lindemann
3^rd – Talon Beckstrand
Honourable Mention:  Jean-Luc Christopherson and Kianna Tatomir

 Grade 4/5
1^st – Wyatt Culwell
2^nd – Shaya McIvor
3^rd – Tali  Hansen
Honourable Mention:  Anne Anderson and Chase Elaschuk

Grade 5/6
1^st – Samantha Andrew
2^nd – Jeff Fox
3^rd – Madison Goto-Mah
Honourable Mention:  Victoria Holben and Jaylene Gardiner
 

Heritage . . . Did you know?
Nationalistic Pride
The First Nations maintain a nationalistic pride as members of all distinct First Nations and have unequivocally maintained their identity, culture, language and all aspects of their society in spite of the external obstacles colonialism imposed.  This nationalistic pride has been deeply rooted in their character because for centuries they lived and survived in a harsh environment and conquered obstacles that may have threatened their existence.  In Saskatchewan, First Nations peoples are made up of four distinct nations:  Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, and Oçeti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota and Nakota). 

Jr. Golf Report – Coach:  Mr. Norm Faraday
Eston’s Jr. Golf team battled weather and mosquitoes this spring in preparation for competition in early June.  The school hosted the sectional playoff at the Eston Riverside Golf Course which involved golfers from Kindersley, Eatonia and Eston.  While none of our golfers advanced to the division playoff, it was a good experience for our young team.

This year’s team included Brandt Carter, Makenzie Hansen, Madeleine Christopherson, Adam MacKeracher, Lane Milton, Nick Secher, Parker Killam, Ty Hansen and Cole Elaschuk.