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P IONEER SCHOOL
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As we wind up the year, I would like to thank you, our parents, guardians and community members for your continued support. It truly takes a village to raise a child. A few things to note as we wrap up: The last day of school is June 27. As always, students need to be signed out via the office in the event they need to leave early. We appreciate a call in the morning if your child is going to be away for the day. This helps our attendance officer immensely. The final award ceremony will take place at 9:00am on Thursday, June 27. It typically lasts about an hour. Any lost and found items that have not been claimed by the end of the day on June 27 are bagged and taken to the Next to New. School begins on September 3rd, 2013. Registration for new students is set for August 26th 28th from 9 - 2 p.m.. Mrs. Bobbie-Jo Douglas Principal

AWARDS PROGRAM
All parents / guardians are invited to the Pioneer School Awards Program on Thursday, June 27th, 2013 starting at 9:00 a.m. Teachers will be informing students if they will receive an award and students are asked to pass this message to their parents. Report cards will be handed out following the awards program.

Come GrowWith Us!

Ensemble on ira loin!.................................

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BAND NEWS
SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS Grade 7 & 8 Band students who are playing school owned instruments must have them handed in to the Band room for summer cleaning by June 13th. Instruments will be made available to grade 6 & 7 Band students for summer practice during the last week in June. SUMMER LOANERS Students continuing in Band in grade 6 & 7 can sign out a school owned instrument for the summer if they play one of the following: Bass clarinet Bari sax Baritone Horn Tuba Bassooon Parents need to come into the office and fill out a loaner form between June 19th and June 21st. Instruments can be picked up on June 25 & 26th. Instruments need to be returned the first week in September for an inventory check. BAND UNIFORMS
ANY BAND STUDENT IN GRADES 6 - 8 WHO DID NOT HAND IN THEIR VEST MUST GET UNIFORMS IN ASAP!!

SUPERIOR AWARD CONGRATULATIONS to the Pioneer Gr. 7 Concert Band for receiving a Superior Award at the 2013 Alberta Band Association Provincial Festival of Bands. Well done!!

LIBRARY
Friday, June 6th, was the deadline by which all Library books had to be returned to the library. Please have a good search for any Library books you have signed out and get them into the Library as soon as possible to help facilitate the inventory taking. Lost books must be paid for. The library will remain open to students for studying, research and writing catch-up exams as usual.

TUCK SHOP Friday, June 21st will be the final day the Tuck Shop is open for this school year. The Tuck Shop staff would like to thank you for your support this year and would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer vacation.

Volunteers!!!
WE THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THIS PAST YEAR THROUGH THEIR VOLUNTEERING. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

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Pioneer School Fee Schedule 2013-2014

In addition to the Mandatory School fees which have been established under Wild Rose Public Schools Administrative Procedures (AP #501); Supplementary and Voluntary School Fees will apply at Pioneer School. Mandatory School Fee Mandatory fees are levied by the jurisdiction to assist schools in covering a portion of the costs associated with: Locker upkeep and locks Workbooks Textbook replacement and renewal Mandatory fees are set at: $40 for students in grades 6 $70 for students in grades 7-9 Supplementary fee Supplementary fees are charged on a cost recovery basis for materials and other related costs in the following courses. Amounts may vary depending on projects/activities chosen. Band the grade 6 band fee is $60. This is used to assist in the cost of instrument maintenance. This does not include reeds, which may be purchased from the office. Students will also receive a Band Method book and set of CDs. The grade 7 and 8 band fee is $40. This assists in covering transportation costs. Grade 7 & 8 Band School-owned Instruments. For students who use school-owned instruments, the fee is $125. These include: Tuba, Baritone, French horn, Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet and Bassoon. Reeds and related supplies may be purchased at the office. Environmental and Outdoor Education (EOE 7 & 8) Students will receive information in class about costs for specific trips. Career and Technology Studies (CTS 7 & 8) $20.00 flat fee for basic supplies. If students choose additional projects for CTS -Woods, Fabrics or Design Studies additional costs will be incurred. Ceramics $25 Leather Tooling $8.00 flat fee. Then each student will pay the costs of any additional projects. Arts & Crafts -$20.00 flat fee Scrap Attack - $30.00 flat Fee Other Complementary course fees will be announced in class Voluntary Fee Voluntary fees are charged to students on a cost recovery basis, should they choose to participate in a number of activities or take advantage of the following services and products (costs will vary). Yearbooks School photos Extra-curricular clubs and teams Special grade/class trips All fees are payable at the school office by cash, cheque or debit card. Co-curricular field trips Use of community facilities Visiting performers, exhibitions and guest speakers.

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GRADE 6 PAT EXAM SCHEDULE

The Grade 6 PAT exams will be written in the a.m.. Please Note: Students are to bring an HB pencil and an eraser to each exam. Pencils may be purchased in the school office for .25 cents each. Date
Fri., June 14 Mon., June 17 Tues., June 18 Wed., June 19 Thurs., June 20

Grade 6
French Lang. Arts Part B English Lang. Arts Part B Math Science

Social Studies

Attention: Gr. 6 P.A.T. exams info.

Grade 6 students are allowed, even encouraged to use calculators on the Provincial Achievement Test to be written in June. At the school we do not have nearly enough extra calculators for all the students who will need one for the test. Please ensure that your gr. 6 student has his/her own inexpensive four-function calculator (available at the dollar stores, etc.) as soon as possible. Thank you, The Grade 6 Math teachers

Fine Arts Gala

You're invited to Pioneer School's First Fine Arts Gala on listen to trios play, and enjoy some refreshments.

to 8 pm. Come see some of the amazing work that the students have created this year,

Wednesday, June 12th, from 6

COMING UP:
Friday, June 21 .......................................................................... Aboriginal Day Friday, June 21 .......................................................................... Staff/Gr. 8 Baseball game - noon Tuesday, June 25 ....................................................................... West Edmonton Trip Wednesday, June 26 .................................................................. Track & Field Fun day (pm) Thursday, June 27 ...................................................................... Academic Assembly Awards 9 a.m., Report Cards go home Thursday , June 27 ..................................................................... Last Day of School