Success Stories
May is a month of autumn in the
Southern Hemisphere. In both common
Western calendrical systems, no other
month begins on the same day of the
week as May. May and June are the only
two months that have this trait.
For the June 13, 2011 Board of Education Meeting
Recognition of Student/School Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations
to the following students/groups for these outstanding examples of
success for May:
Columbia Elementary
Student-Led Conferences
Columbia Elementary students had the opportunity to share their learning with their
parents at the recently held student-led conferences. It was wonderful to see how
students were able to demonstrate their growth to their parents and other family
members. Columbia’s school inquiry focus is student self-assessment, and it is
exciting to see how the students have embraced this important step in their learning.
Hearts at School Event
At the beginning of May, students at Columbia Elementary enjoyed a morning of
moving from station to station, learning about and participating in a variety of healthy
activities. With the participation of community partners and volunteers, students learned
skills in yoga, skipping, hopscotch, 'boot camp', juggling, and sun safety.
Kaleden Elementary
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Kaleden Run
The annual Kaleden run was a huge success again this year. They had over 400
grade 4/5’s from all over the district attend. The weather was perfect and the run
went off without a hitch. Thank you to the Kaleden Elementary PAC for running
the concession and to all the parents who attended as well as helped out at this
exciting event.
Jake Evans – Hip Hop May away
During the month of May the heavy bass and
enthusiastic dancers could be heard
throughout the school. Jake Evans, a
local hip hop teacher did six sessions of
dance over three weeks with Kaleden
students. Jake has a great rapport with kids
and really is great to work with. The students
(and teachers) learned a lot about dance.
A huge thank you for Jake for all his assistance!
April
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Parkway Elementary
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The students took part in three school wide runs and the grade 4/5 running
team was busy getting ready for the Kaleden run.
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The May assembly was a huge success! Everyone really enjoyed Mrs. Morgan's
class presentation, Mrs. Tucker's class song and the district choir who performed.
It was all excellent!
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Parkway held their second to last PAC meeting of the year and they are busy
making plans for the fun events coming up in June.
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The senior readers from the Concorde once again came and read with the
students on Thursday afternoons.
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The Breakfast Club and Hot lunch were both big hits! Thank you to Tina and
Lindsay and all of their helpers for another super week!
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Mrs. Silvius led students and staff in sing-a-long and it was a lot of fun
once again.
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Check out the Toy lending library for the Kindergarten families on Friday’s!
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Four grade 4 and 5 classes have started to practice their track and field
skills in order to be ready for the district track meet on June 1st.
Penticton Secondary
Eyelens Film Festival
The film ‘Coming to Terms’ produced by Penticton Secondary student,
Alex Greba was nominated for an ‘Eyelens’ Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Youth Scriptwriting. Student filmmakers who have
won in their category, will be announced at the 16th Annual 2011
Eyelens Film Festival at the Rio Threatre in Vancouver.
Dragon’s Den
Young entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a judging panel to win
a share of $2500. in the Windward Software Young Entrepreneurs Dragon’s
Den Competition. The event began three months ago when middle and high
school students began developing their business before presenting it. The
final task is to present a marketing plan. The cash prize will be distributed
to the top three teams of middle/high school students which they can use to
launch their new business. The competition involves a three-way partnership
with Okanagan College’s students in free enterprise, School District No. 67
and Penticton Economic Development Services.
Success Stories
Penticton Secondary, continued...
National Debate Championships
Congratulations to our Junior Debater - Linda Worden - who has attained
top honours at the National Debate Championships in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
Linda began debating this year and has won at the provincial level and has
been named the top junior debater for BC!
Track & Field Provincials
The Track & Field students had a very successful weekend in Burnaby, BC.
On the Friday morning the first event was the 4x100m. Brett Flemming,
Kent MacArthur, Jake Klan and Kyle Hooper ran well in a time of 48.67.
Placing 17th in the Province out of 21 teams.
The 4 x 400m relay team also had a great showing! Layne Richardson,
ran a 54.5, Kyle Hooper ran 58.5, Jake Plant ran 54.5 and Lucas Hooper
ran 53.5. They placed 10th in the province and were a mere 0.9 of a second
away from qualifying for finals. They all ran exceptionally well.
For individual events here were the best results:
Layne Richardson 400m Hurdles 7th place in the PROVINCE! 59.15,
Lucas Hooper 400m - 10th in the PROVINCE! – 52.45
Kyle Hooper - High Jump 170cm 17th in the PROVINCE!
(grade 9 competing mostly against grade 12 students)
Jake Plant 1500m 4:23:01 18th place (new PB by 26 seconds)
Kent MacArthur jumped 5.34m, and placed 21st.
Chemistry 11 Contest – Thompson River University
On May 18th, four students from Pen-High wrote a Chemistry 11 Contest
put on by Thompson River University. Solenn Madevon and Julia Veidt
were the top finishers from Penticton Secondary school finishing in the
93rd percentile. With 1406 students taking the exam throughout BC it is
quite the accomplishment! Dezzy Williams and Mel Girard also had
strong showings. Fantastic effort!
Penticton Secondary, continued...
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Balding for Dollars – Shave for the Brave
One of the Pen High Leadership students Nathania Roy put on an event
with (the help of her mom) Paul Mend and Sandra Richardson to raise money
for Cancer victims and families. It is called shave for the brave. The goal for
the event was originally $1000. they far surpassed their dreams by raising
over $12,000!!!
Skaha Lake Middle
Muscular Dystrophy Carnival and Walk
SLMS raised $1714. towards the district-wide MD fundraiser. Thanks to Mr.
y and the “Me to We” ggrade 8 leadership
p students who put this event on.
McElroy
Superhero Day
Over 6o% of the students showed school spirit by dressing up as
superheroes.
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Skaha Lake Middle, continued...
Grace Academy
The “Me to We” grade 8 leadership students have sponsored
Grace Academy, an orphanage for HIV positive children in
Zambia, Africa by buying $1000. worth of school supplies for
the school they are building. Grade 8 SLMS student, Jaimi Peters
travelled to Zambia with her family to volunteer during spring
break and presented a slideshow to the student body upon her return.
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Ms. Irvine’s grade 6 class spent the afternoon cleaning up the
shoreline of the retention pond near the Skaha Lake Marina.
Data cards were filled out on garbage collected and entered
on the national website to track national statistics.
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Skaha Lake Middle, continued...
Jazz Coffee House
The grade 7 and 8 jazz bands along with the “Thursday Night
Jazz Band” performed a fundraising concert in a coffee house
style for parents and students. The common area was packed
for the show and the concert was well received.
Concert Band and Jazz Band
The Grade 8 Concert Band and Jazz Band are going on their
annual spring tour to Edmonton where they will play three
concerts and spend an afternoon at the Alberta Science Centre.
Students will also have time to visit West Edmonton Mall
and see a movie in IMAX 3D.
School Goals
Skaha Lake is collecting data to monitor their students’ progress and
provide feedback on instructional practices. All classes are completing
the Whole Class Reading Assessment and their grade 8 math classes are
completing the District Math Assessment. The district literacy helping
teachers have created an on-line survey that looks to student attitudes
and opinions around the literacy program. All Skaha lake students have
completed that survey.
Aboriginal Education Program
The Aboriginal Education program has organized three significant cultural
events for the students. Grade 8 aboriginal students participated in the
“Speetlum Dig”, grade 7 students visited Spotted Lake and the Nk’mip
Interpretive Centre and the grade 6 students will participate in the salmon
release once the lake levels have receded.
Uplands Elementary
School Sports:
Gymnastics with instruction from Manuela Stegmann (BC Gymnastics Association)
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Tennis with Joanne Bettauer from Vanchen Sports (in conjunction with Tennis BC)
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Cross Country Running with Mrs. Hancock – outstanding performance by Uplands
students at both the West Bench and Kaleden Runs
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Fun Sports –Tuesday evenings coordinated by parent volunteer, Randy Beauselinck
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Mrs. Johnston awarded every member of the Uplands Basketball Team as MVPs 
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Mini Basketball – now happening for grades 3 and 4 students with Mr. Scotchburn
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Grade 5 Playground Leadership Workshop (with Action Schools): An excellent
Workshop was held on April 15th to teach students about leading playground
activities and grade 5 students are now leading younger students in doing the activities.
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Music: Mrs. Buzikievich’s grade 2 students and Ms. Street’s grade 3 students
both won their events at the Kiwanis Music Festival. Ms. Street’s class performed
at the Festival Highlights and Mrs. Buzikievich’s class co-won a trophy with Columbia
School.
Global Fundraising: Bake Sale for tsunami and earthquake victims in Japan was held
on April 20th led by Mrs. MacIntyre’s grade 3 class - $625.00 was raised! The school also
raised over $160.00 for the Make a Wish Foundation.
FSA Scores and very positive Satisfaction Survey Results
Subjects
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Not Yet
Meeting
Exceeding
Student
%
Meeting
Expectations Expectations Participation Meeting/
Expectations
36/39
Exceeding
Reading
3 – 8%
22 – 61%
11 – 31%
36 – 92%
92%
Writing
1 – 3%
31 – 86%
4 – 11%
36 – 92%
97%
Numeracy
2 – 6%
15 – 42%
19 – 53%
36 – 92%
94%
Restorative Practices Activities and Presentation – Div. 2 Grade 5 students created a
mini-movie involving some of the Restorative Practices and SMARTLearning activities
they have been doing. Restorative Practices promotes the understanding of behaviour,
taking responsibility and making it “right”.
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Uplands Elementary, continued...
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Restorative Practices Activities and Presentation – Div. 2 Grade 5 students created a
mini-movie involving some of the Restorative Practices and SMARTLearning activities
they have been doing. Restorative Practices promotes the understanding of behaviour,
taking responsibility and making it “right”.
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Mrs. Brome’s Div. 4, Gr. 3/4 Class Visits to Village by the Station: The visits continue
to be very meaningful for both students and their senior buddies.
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Earth Day Assembly on April 29th followed by school clean up.
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Kindergarten Mothers’ Day events and visits with seniors at Haven Hill.
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Children’s Festival.
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Uplands’ School Progress Report.
K – 5: Reading and Writing Scores
READING
Grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
Year
Mar/11
Mar/11
June/09
Mar/11
June/09
Mar/11
June/09
Mar/11
June/09
Apr./11
June/09
NYM
0%
3%
11%
3%
8%
4%
5%
0%
2%
0%
3%
WRITING
MM/A
23%
15%
28%
0%
27%
9%
30%
12%
7%
2%
9%
FM
36%
48%
11%
20%
8%
49%
33%
58%
75%
67%
69%
E
41%
33%
50%
77%
49%
38%
27%
30%
11%
31%
17%
FM/E
77%
82%
61%
97%
57%
87%
60%
88%
86%
98%
86%
NYM
0%
3%
11%
0%
3%
2%
3%
0%
5%
0%
3%
MM/A
15%
20%
45%
10%
19%
28%
37%
19
55%
8%
14%
FM
60%
67%
30%
60%
46%
54%
34%
65%
25%
58%
63%
EE
28%
10%
14%
30%
24%
18%
21%
16%
11%
34%
17%
FM/EE
88%
77%
44%
90%
80%
72%
55%
81%
36%
92%
80%
NYME – Not Yet Meeting Expectations, MME/A – Minimally Meeting/Approaching, FME –
Fully Meeting Expectations, EE – Exceeding Expectations (Based on BC Performance Standards)
There is a significant increase of students who are fully meeting/exceeding expectations in
reading and writing between June of 2009 and March of 2011.
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Hazel Davy Award
School District No.
o 67 Success:
Hazel Davy Award – Janice Clary
Hazel Davy was one of the founding members of the Special Education Association.
Each year at the Special Education Association Cross Currents Conference, one person
is awarded the Hazel Davy award. This year’s recipient was Janice Clary, Learning
Assistance Teacher at KVR Middle School and district Literacy Helping Teacher. This
award goes to a person who has made a significant contribution in the area of special
education.
Janice has been a Learning Assistance Teacher in School District No.67 since 1976.
Janice has also been an executive member of the Special Education Association of
British Columbia. During this time, Janice has been instrumental in increasing
awareness in regard to the learning needs of students both district wide and
provincially as well as actively making a difference in the lives of the students
with special needs in School District No.67. We would like to thank Janice for
her hard work and congratulate her on receiving this award.