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Grade 7 parents, please watch your mail for the Accountability Pillar Survey from Alberta Education. This survey provides the opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping students for success. The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates; and provincial assessments of student learning. All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with the school. Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving, so please complete and return your survey promptly. Pioneer School uses this information to help provide direction for our Three-Year Education plans. As such, your opinion helps set the school's direction. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to complete the survey. Bobbie-Jo Douglas Principal - Pioneer School

As part of her undergraduate work, a former WRSD student, Tara Neville, along with a colleague and under the instruction of her professor, Dr. Holder, are exploring happiness in children. There are two surveys; one for students and the other for parents. We would greatly appreciate families taking the time to participate in this valuable research. Further information can be found in the attached link. To complete the survey, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/eoh Bobbie-Jo Douglas PrincipalPioneer School

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BAND NEWS

PIONEER SCHOOL WINTER BAND CONCERT/INFORMATION NIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD 7:00 PM Gr. 6, 7 & 8 Bands

****Any conflict with this concert needs to be brought to Ms. Hastings attention with a letter or email by Friday, January 17th.
PIONEER WINTER CONCERT JAN. 23RD - 7PM Due to inclimate weather, the Gr. 7 & 8 concert bands will be performing on Jan. 23rd at the Gr. 6 Showcase. All students must arrive by 7pm dressed in uniform. Unless a student knows someone in the Gr. 6 band, students will warm up and line up in the band room and head to the gym at intermission (7:25 pm). See you all there. Gr. 8 Band - Alberta International Band Festival - February 19th Next week in Band class, Grade 8 Band students will receive a letter outlining their participation in the Alberta International Band Festival in Calgary on Wednesday, February 19th. Students need to bring a bag lunch and money for supper. We will be stopping at the Cross Iron Mall on the way home.

GRADE SIX SHOWCASE - JAN. 23 All Grade 6 students are expected to participate in the concert. Students should arrive by 6:30 pm in order to ensure time for set up and a proper warm-up. The concert begins at 7:00 pm and should be approximately 30 minutes in length. After intermission, students are encouraged to stay to hear the Gr. 7 & 8 bands. Students are expected to dress nicely no blue jeans or sweat pants please. Black and white is fine but not required until Honour Band begins. All proceeds from the silver collection and raffle are donated to the Honour Band Clinics On Campus at Red Deer College in March. At the intermission, parents and students are encouraged to stay and look through the many displays and information centers that will be set up in the Student Gathering Area. It is an excellent opportunity to gain information about the Grade 7 12 Band programs. We look forward to seeing you at the Pioneer Winter Concert and Information Night.

WOODWIND ROCK
The Woodwind Rock rehearses every Monday morning. Please be sure your student arrives by 7:50 a.m. at the latest in order for them to be ready to start on time at 8 a.m.. Final trip itineraries and medical forms will be handed out on the 20th and are due by Feb. 3rd.

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BAND NEWS CONT.

Grade 6 Honour Band Schedule The Honour Band will rehearse on the dates listed below. It is important that all Honour Band members have their instruments at school on these days. There will be the occasion where it is not a scheduled band class day and students will need to be organized to ensure instrument and music are at school on those days. Our first rehearsal is FRIDAY, JAN. 29TH. Honour Band Dates Friday, January 24th - Day 2 Thursday, February 13th - Day 3 Tuesday, February 25th - Day 2 Wednesday, March 12th - Day 6 Monday, Mar. 24th - Day 1 Monday, April 7th - Day 5 Wednesday, April 16th - Day 6 Clinics on Campus - Tuesday, April 8th

DATES TO REMEMBER KIWANIS RUN THRU RECITALS

All SOLOS - Thurs., Apr. 17 - 3:30 pm Gr. 6 Ensembles - Wed. , Apr. 16th 3:30 - 5 pm Gr.7 Ensembles - Tues., Apr., 15 3:30 - 5 pm Gr. 8 Ensembles - Mon., Apr. 14 3:30 - 5 pm

FINAL BAND CONCERT

Wednesday, June 4th

BAND TRANSPORTATION FEES

Just a reminder that the Grade 7 and 8 band students must have the $50 transportation fee in to the office before the bands start traveling. Deadline is Jan. 31st, 2014.

Band Pizza Sales The next pre ordered pizza day is Jan. 22nd. A new pre order form for Feb. & Mar. is included on the back page with this newsletter. Students will receive one in class on Friday as well. The due date for the next form (with fees) is Jan. 30th.

Kiwanis Festival - Solo and Ensemble Club A newsletter has been handed out to any Grade 6 Honour Band, 7 and 8 Band students who have expressed interest in entering a solo or ensemble in the Red Deer Kiwanis Festival. The festival runs from April 21st - 25th, 2014. Last year there were over 100 entries from Pioneer School. I hope lots of students will take advantage of this wonderful enrichment opportunity!! Money and forms are due ASAP. The final deadline is MONDAY, Jan. 20th, 2014.

School Council Meeting

You dont want to miss our next Pioneer School Council Meeting which is coming up Monday, Jan. 20th at 12:00 noon in the Library.

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Magazine Sales update Subscriptions will start arriving in January or February. Please contact CCRP directly if there are any concerns at 1-800-665-5133.

2013 - 2014 Yearbooks On Sale Yearbooks for 2013 - 2014 school year are now on sale. These full color memory books will commemorate your child's year at Pioneer Middle School Yearbooks are priced at $25. Pre-order your copy today at the front office!

Attendance Line
Please call the attendance line (403) 844-4213 anytime day or night re: attendance issues.

COMING UP:
Mon., Jan. 20 ........................................ ................................... School Council Mtg. 12:00 noon - Library Thurs., Jan. 23 ........................................ ................................... Gr. 6, 7 & 8 Band Showcase and Information Night Fri., Jan. 31 ............................................. ................................... No School, Professional Development Day - All Staff Fri., Feb. 7 .............................................. ................................... Interim Reports Go Home Wed., Feb. 12......................................... ................................... Parent/teacher Interviews 4:30-6:30 pm

Sign Out Reminder For the safety of your students, Pioneer School requires a parent/guardian to sign a student out prior to their release from school. Your childs safety is our number one priority, and students will not be permitted to leave with anyone that is not on the contact list, unless otherwise arranged by the parent/guardian in advance. ****Note**** All parents and visitors please report to the office and sign in when stopping at the school for any purpose. We need to know whos in the school at all times and this helps to reduce the interruptions of classes. If you have anything that needs to be delivered to your student, please drop these off at the office as well. If you have any questions in regards to this, please contact the school.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED A student, parent/guardian, or custodian is required to present legal proof of a students name, citizenship and birthdate when a child is registered in school. If a student was born in an authority outside of Canada, an official document from that authority will be accepted. If this documentation has not yet been provided to the school, we request you have this in by the end of January. We are required to have a copy of all students birth certificates on file. The parent/guardian requesting the birth certificate must have one piece of identification (their own birth certificate, drivers license or passport). Once ordered, it will take approximately two weeks to arrive.

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October Awards
Citizenship
Cody O DJ B Tanner T Mattie B Danielle S Breanna O Alyssa M Bobbie-Lee D Ty S Kayla D Tristain B AJ S Mercedes F Kendra W

Achievement
Mackenzie R Jaylyn V Samantha B Gavin H Jenna W Haley A Lois G Leigh O Jun Yup L Kelsey M Jazlyn T Cerral S Justin D Keanna C

Academic
McKenzie T Marlee C Nathan D Noah F Jasmine C Cassidy J Connor S Kara W Taylor C Hailey C Josh K Kenny B Megan R Isaicc P

PE Award
Alana N Carter C Seth E Colin B Erin E Armen S Michaela S Tristin O Summer B Devon D Chloe V Emma C Shaelyn C Sarah B

November Awards
Citizenship
Liam G Kenzie L Dain S Anja M Raylee D Armen S Mykenna M Jordyn L Riley N Domanic W Alex M Ashley M Lori-Mae G Jakob R

Achievement
Savannah S Rayden E Abby K Linnea L Leah S Alex L Patrick L Jessie J Alyssa H Jordan C Logan C Seth M Justin K Sam K

Academic
Blaise F Dylan M Allegra M Justine N Eden F Kelly M Cassie P Carter H Jacea T Brooklyn M Trinity M Hannah T Shaelyn C Alaina S

PE Award
Chase C Courtney C Connor T Megan T Cailtyn L Courtney R Ryan W Gabrielle S Jonathan L Hailey C Daman B Cerral S Harley A Keanna C

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December Awards
Citizenship
Stacy M Eugen S Cassandra F Keely F Jenna W Kevaughn S Sydnie H Paige H Santana V Bailey W Kyler J Haley K Zach M Craig S

Achievement
Savannah S Shayla S Seth E Noah V Michael E Cassidy D Cameron T Erik S Kyra L Jae Won L Jessica W Kyler R Nikole V Sarah B

Academic
Jayce S Kalleigh K Holly D Brodee G Oliver W Tessa F Josie B Bianca I Kaid B Dee V Brendan W Kaylee V Megan R Jakob R

PE Award Jayla N Derian R Jaiden O Ethan T Sydney Hannah M Cameron F Craig M Gloria K Domanic W Rylan L Olivia F Kamryn W Melissa H

Term 1 Drawing Awards

Cassie C Leland S Patrick L Paige H Dee V Alice M Banny T

Upcoming Renaissance Events School Dance: March 6 Crazy Hair/Hat Day: January 17 Pyjama Day: January 30

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WRSD Bus Status App

The WRSD bus status app provides up to date information about the status of busses for Apple devices. Parents and students can favourite the bus routes they use and receive push notifications when those buses are delayed or cancelled. All of this information can also be shared through social media sites, text messages and email right from the app itself. The safety of students and staff is a number one priority in WRSD and this app ensures everyone stays safe and on top of the status of their bus. The app can be downloaded by visiting the WRSD homepage or bus status page from an Apple mobile device or can be downloaded from the iTunes store.

WRSD Bus Status on website

http://www.wrsd.ca/bus-route-status For up to date Bus information.

Many Thanks!!!!!
Pioneer would like to thank various members of our public and school community for helping out with our Breakfast program and CTS classes. A huge thank you goes out to: Jenny Gehlen for the donation of wonderful fleece material for our student population to use in CTS class and Vera McLeod also for the donation of material . & Chelsey Rae for the generous donation of many packages of sliced cheese for our Breakfast Program. As well as all the donations - big and small we have received from our community.

Notice: Due to operational issues, the debit machine is no longer available and payments for fees will be accepted by cheque or cash only.

Cold Weather Reminder

Please be reminded that during inclement weather, students must dress appropriately for weather conditions. Classes are often outside for various reasons, and bus students need to be prepared in the event that busses may be running late or break down. We appreciate your assistance with keeping your child(ren) safe and warm.

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R EGULAR N EWSLETTER W EDNESDAY , J ANUARY 15, 2014 PIONEER BAND HOT LUNCH FORM The Pioneer Band will be providing a hot lunch every two weeks from Panago. All pizzas are made with whole wheat crusts. Students will receive two large slices (pizza is cut into 8 slices instead of the 10 from previous sales) individually packaged for $5.00. Students may choose from Cheese, Pepperoni or Hawaiian pizza. Please return your order form to the school office in a sealed envelope. If you are writing a cheque, please make it out to Pioneer School. Sale dates are as follows: February 5th February 18th (Tues) March 5th March 19th If you have questions, please contact Ms Hastings at kim.hastings@wrsd.ca Mark the dates on your calendar and please hand back the form with your payment by Wednesday, January 29th. No extensions, sorry. Enjoy!! __________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________ PIZZA ORDER FORM Name of Student __________________________________________ Hawaiian ________ (# of boxes) Cheese _______ (# of boxes) Pepperoni_______ (# of boxes) Sale Dates requested Feb 5 _____ Feb 18 (Tues)_____ March 5_____ March 19_____ Total: _____________ ($5 per box per date) Contact Info Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________ Email _____________________________________________________ Class _______________