Milk Troubles - January 23, 2012
The milk program is being put on hold, starting January 24, 2012, due to a refrigerator malfunction. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience while we sort out the issue.
Sincerely,
Robin Myck and Cheryl Hill
School Council
Milk and Cookie Day
Millk and Cookie Day is on February 3rd. Please download your Milk and Cookie Day Order Form to take part in this fundraiser.
Hot Lunch
Please go to the following website to place your hot lunch order:
http://millshaven.hotlunchprogram.com
Please fill out the entire order and return with payment by January 27, 2012. Please provide exact change or cheque payable to MHSSES in a marked and sealed envelope. Please see the website for more information or call Kim Webster at (780)904-1623 or Lisa Leitch (780)918-5186.
Beach Day
Beach Day is coming to Mills Haven on January 26! Get out your shorts and tee - shirts and get ready for some limbo, hula hooping, dancing and a beach volleyball game between our grade sixes and the staff! Thank you to Save On Foods who is dontating freezies for everyone!
Support for Students
Has Your Child Suffered a Loss in the Family? This loss could be due to separation or divorce of parents, the death of someone close or some other painful loss for the family. Our school Counsellor is introducing a peer support group to help students deal with their loss. Please follow the ling for more information.
Volunteers Needed February 13, 15 and 16
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming in February and School Council needs volunteers. Volunteers are needed to set up on February 13 as well as to run the book fair from 4:30 - 7:30 pm on February 15 and 16 during our Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. If you can help, please call the office at (780)467-5556.
Registration 2012/2013
If you are interested in registering at Mills Haven in either the English Program or German Bilingual Program, please download the registration form and drop it off or fax it to the school.
Call: 780-467-5556 or Email: karen.doblanko@ei.educ.ab.ca for more information.
School Education Plan and Results Report
Our Mills Haven School SEP is now available for your perusal. This is our School Education Plan and Results Report for this school year.
Active After School!
The Active After School Program has modified its programming for 2012. The programs will only run on early dismissal days. There are many new and exciting activities that are being planned for our Mills Haven students. Take a look and see what is coming up in the New Year!
For more information please read the Active After School Parent Letter.
Milk Program
**Milk sales for 2011 are now completed. Sales will resume on Thursday January 12, 2012. Students can still purchase Milk Cards weekly in January. Starting in February, money for milk cards will due the first Friday of the month.
No Parking/ Dropping off Zones
Please do not park or drop off students in the following locations:
The accessible parking area, the bus lanes from 8:20 - 8:40, or the staff parking lot. We are having many parents who are risking the safety of our students and our staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
January Newsletter Now Online
January Mills Haven Newsletter is now available. If you are having trouble reading the newsletter, try downloading the latest Adobe Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.html.
GBA News - January edition is now available.
Why Learn German? January/February Edition
Learning Languages in Alberta-What effect will learning another language have on my child's English language skills?
In studies that looked at the effect of learning another language on first language skills, the results have been positive. Students in second language programs readily transfer the skills they learn in one language to the other. They learn a lot about the English language by looking for similarities and differences between English and the language they are learning.
All Alberta students take the same English language arts program and are expected to achieve the same standards. In early immersion programs, because of the initial focus
on learning the second language, students do lag behind peers in the regular program in some English skills. However, they quickly catch up once they have had one or two years of English language arts. By Grade 5 or Grade 6, children in immersion programs do as well as or better than those in the English language program.
Many studies have found that English skills are actually enhanced by learning another language. Immersion and bilingual program students often outperform students in the regular program in some English skill areas. Want to help improve your child's English language skills? Suggest learning another language!
Stay Informed! Minutes to Meetings
As a general rule, School Council, Mills Haven School and Student Enhancement Society, and the German Bilingual Association hold monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month. Please check our calendar to the right to find meeting dates and times.
Minutes to the latest meetings:
School Council November Minutes
School Council October Minutes
