June 2015
Principal Jackie Firlotte
Edition 50
School Website: http://keswickridge.nbed.nb.ca
The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do. James M. Barrie Scottish novelist
Last day of School is Friday, June 19th
Keep Safe in the Sun!
Having fun in the sun is one of the best parts of the spring and summer months, but it can
also be dangerous. Children can develop serious sunburns or become dehydrated in the
summer heat. Sunburns and spending time in the sun without sun protection has been found
to increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. You can use the following safety tips to protect
yourself and your children from the sun:
• Ensure there is some shade around play areas or use a sun umbrella.
• Children should wear a sun hat with a wide brim and back flap, loose cotton clothing,
and 100% broad spectrum sunglasses.
• Use sunblock with at least 30 SPF on all areas of exposed skin (don’t forget the ears,
nose, back of neck, and tops of feet).
• Reapply sunblock every two hours, and after swimming.
• Encourage children to drink fluids (with no added sugar), especially water.
• Be a role-model for children and protect yourself from the sun as well.
Signs of Heat Exhaustion:
• Thirst
• Fatigue
• Stomach or leg cramps
• Cool, moist skin
Adapted from: http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/sun_safety
Shawna Simonds,4th Year Bachelor of Nursing Student,Memorial University of Newfoundland
Keswick Ridge School has Talent and Glee Club
Two tech savvy and energetic parents, Dr. Michelle Cunningham and Alana Montgomery have been busy working with
Mrs. Keys to prepare a Glee Club video that will be presented at our Talent Show on Tuesday, June 16th starting at
12:30 with rain date Thursday, June 18th (to coincide with the Picnic). All Parents are invited to enjoy our multitalented students and the Glee Club video.
Extramural Volleyball
Congratulations to the Grade 5 to 8 Boys and Girls teams on their great team ship with their games
and especially during the finals. The Girls team won George St. School and the Boys team won Harvey!
We were really proud of the Raiders who looked amazing with their new Jersey’s. Thanks to the
dedication of our coaches Sandy Brewer, Michele Mann, Martin McNutt, Michelle Boreland, Heidi
Leblanc and Annette Stehouwer who supported, cheered and travelled with the teams.
Home & School Hot Lunch Make-up Dates
Tuesday Jan 27 - Boston Pizza - to be made up on June 2
Tuesday Feb 3- Boston Pizza - to be made up on June 5
Monday Feb 16 - Pita Pit - to be made up on June 1
Monday March 16 Pita Pit - to be made up on June 8
Spring Tea
Was a great success and we were so proud of the students’ performance! A special thank you to Mr. Zaat for his work
in preparing the students and also the teachers who practiced with the students and also had their creative Spring
artwork displayed. A special thank you to the H&S for organizing the bake sale and treats along Patty and Judy that
were
working at the canteen with parents that donated the yummy baked goods. They raised $322.00. Stephanie Coburn
also wants to thank everyone who contributed in their own amazing way!
K-2 noon hour activity club
These students are enjoying activities organized by student leaders in Mrs. Keys class.
Noon hour Castle Ball
The Grades 3 to 5 students are enjoying this game under the supervision of Mr. Shanks
Track & Field
Was held on June 1st for the Middle School and we are pleased with the results and the students displayed great team
shipl. The Elementary students will participate on Thursday June 4th at Nashwaaksis Middle with Rain Date of June 9th.
You are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, June 10th – 7:45- 9:15
The staff of KRS wish to recognize all our volunteers that offered their support this year in so many ways such as
providing baked goods, working and supporting our various events, fundraising, supporting students learning etc along
with the members of the PSSC and H&S. Please come and enjoy a light breakfast and the opportunity to relax and have
time for camaraderie with staff and other parents. Looking forward to seeing you on the 10 th!
K to 2 Enrichment Showcase - Creepy Crawly Critters!
The students have been doing research and working hard on this most interesting project and now want to show it off
to family and friends. On Friday, June 5th , starting at 1pm, the students will open up the showcase with a performance
that you will not want to miss followed by their amazing critter projects. They are so excited to show their work off!
K to 2 Year End trip
On Monday, June 8th ,the K to 2 Students will be travelling to Mactaquac beaver pond to adventure on a “Critter Dip”
with hands on activities relevant to their Enrichment study on insects. On Thursday, June 11th ,the students will
participate in a “Critter Walk” at O’Dell park to further their studies on this project.
K-2 Teddy Bear picnic
To be held on Monday, June 15th, please send in a packed lunch, towel and stuffed toy.
Grade ¾ Year End trip
Today, June 2nd the students enjoyed an enrichment morning at Science East.
Middle School Year End Dance on Friday, 12th
This will be a special dance to recognize our Grade 8 students moving up to High School. The fun will begin at 6:30.
Awards Ceremony
Will be held on Wednesday, June 17th starting at 8:30. These awards are offered to Grade 3 to 8 students that have
demonstrated outstanding achievements this year. If your child was selected you will receive a call. All parents are
welcome to attend.
Year End Picnic sponsored by the Home & School
Don’t miss this special event starting at 11:30 on Tuesday, June 16th with rain date of June 18th. Food will be
provided by the generous H&S. A wonderful opportunity to mingle with the Community and enjoy lunch with your
child/ren. Please bring a chair or blanket! The raindate is Thursday, June 18 th. If you are able to volunteer for the
picnic please contact Stephanie Coburn at Coburn_stephanie@yahoo.ca. Looking forward to seeing you! Our talent
show will be held immediately after at 12:30. Come and enjoy this special event!
Beaverbrook Art Gallery After School Art Program
The last lesson will be held this Wednesday, June 3rd from 2:15 to 4:15. The students have created various pieces of art
using paints, recycle materials, clay etc. These young artists created amazing art works with their instructor Sandy
Brewer from the Art Gallery.
Keswick Ridge Raiders will have new team T Shirts!
Thanks to the generous support of Royal Road Veterinary Hospital owned by Dr. Susab and Jason MacArthurs the
sports teams will wear them with pride during sports events.
Taurus Dance
Our very own Keswick Ridge dance group will have their first recital on Thursday, June 11th at 6:30. Come and enjoy
these talented multi-age dancers. Admission price is $5.00.
Vision and Mission Statements
have been finalized by implementing pertinent information that had been collected along with the review of the PSSC
and staff. A School’s Vision and Mission statements are used to enhance the school’s success.
Vision: Keswick Ridge School will provide a positive, supportive and safe learning environment that promotes
academic and social-emotional needs of all students. To accomplish this, all stakeholders will collaborate in a manner
that fosters such values as inclusiveness, leadership at all levels and a desire for life-long learning.
Mission: The Mission of Keswick Ridge School is to inspire a passion for learning where the unique and whole
development of each student is nurtured and celebrated in a partnership between caring, proactive, innovative and
open-minded staff, students, parents and the community. At KRS, students come first!
Grade 5 at Snider Mountain
Thanks to Mme Leblanc’s fundraising creativity, parental support, the H&S, the students input from decorating
wreaths to sweeping a parking lot etc they were able to enjoy a 3 day camping trip to remember. They went horseback
riding, canoeing, archery, wall climbing, zip line, hayride, drama and made friends with students from 3 other schools.
This Camp is sponsored by Canadian Parents for French and the goal of the program is to provide the opportunity for
Intensive French students to practice their French with the Counsellors and other students.
Travel Club
Will be happening again this year thanks to the continued organization of Dr. Susan McArthur and the Globe Trotters
tour company. Forteen Grade 5 to 8 students will be enjoying an overnight trip to St. John on Friday, June 5th. They
will visit the NB Museum, participate in geo catching and other curriculum related activities. A special thank you to the
Home & School for their support and the students had fundraising activities.
Year-end picnic hosted by the Home & School on Tuesday, June 16th
Starting at 11:30 and all parents are invited to attend this festive year end event followed by the talent show at 12:30.
The rain date is Thursday, June 18th.
Congratulations Mr. Van Stone
For recently graduating from the 2 year Provincial Leadership program. Bravo!
Entrepreneur Market
Was a great success and the Middle School students want to thank parents and members of the community for
purchasing their fabricated items that raised $1000.00 and will be donated to charities of their choice. This project has
been an amazing business experience for the Middle School thanks to the support of Mrs. Stehouwer, Mr. Van Stone
and Mr. Estabrooks, representative from the National Entrepreneur Program. The Entrepreneur Showcase will be held
on Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 at the St. Thomas Conference Centre on Forest Hill Road. Our Middle School
students will proudly display their fabricated creations! All parents are welcome to attend.
Salmon Eggs
Are growing and now in the Fry stage. The Grade 5 students will release the baby salmon to their new habitat in the St.
John River this month. Thanks to Sylvie Malo-Clark from Fish Friends for supporting this great Science project of which
all students were able to observe the life cycle of a salmon.
Enjoy the new photos posted on the photo gallery on the website at http://keswickridge.nbed.nb.ca
UNB World’s Unbound at KRS and Summer Camp opportunities
Our students enjoyed a fun filled afternoon conducting Science and Engineering experiments in their classrooms with
UNB students. If you are looking for an inexpensive, fun educational summer camp, please go to
www.worldsunbound.ca for further information. This is a well organized camp and I had first-hand experience with
my daughter Krista having attended and she later became a camp leader and is now a Mechanical Engineer.
Zaat's Music Studio
Students have enjoyed music lessons at the after school program on Mondays. We are now offering lessons for the
summer in one-month blocks. Options for lessons include guitar, drums, piano, voice and songwriting. Lessons are
$25.00 for 30 minutes and will be offered at 108 McKeen Drive in Keswick Ridge. The program schedules are as follows:
1st Camp: July - 5 Weeks on Thursdays (July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th).
Total Cost = $125 or $120 if paid in full upon registration.
2nd Camp: August - 4 Weeks on Thursdays (August 6th, 13th20th and 27th)
Total Cost = $100 or $95 if paid in full upon registration.
For information contact Jeff Zaat at 470-2678 or jeff.zaat@gmail.com
Can Ice Donations
We are still inviting you to support our Synthetic Ice project in any way you can. If your employer or a business you
know would be willing to donate for this great project it would be most appreciated. The Home & School and PSSC are
also in full support. Thank you for your help in attaining our goal of having an indoor year round ice rink at KRS!
After School Daycare in Keswick Ridge
Katie Bee's Children's Center is building a new afterschool center. The new center will be located at the bottom of
McKeen Drive in Keswick Ridge N.B. This will create additional childcare spaces for children ages 15 months to 12 years
of age. These new spaces will be available starting in September 2015. If you would like further information, please call
or email Katie @ 363-5537 or Katie_blaney@outllok.com.
Thank you from the Keswick Ridge Staff and Happy Summer Vacation
As the school year 2014/15 comes to a close we want to extend a warm thank you for all your support! We are
extremely pleased with our school year which has been a success due to ensuring the children came to school prepared
which is important to their well-being and learning. I agree with the following quote “It takes a Community to raise a
child” and that is exactly what we see at Keswick Ridge School with amazing supportive parents. Have a well-deserved
fun filled summer. Always pack a book of interest for your child as you enjoy your summer excursions. Happy Readings!
School Supplies for 2015/16
Each team, K-2, ¾ , 5 and Middle School have a list and school supply fund amounts that will be sent home prior year
end.
Welcome back to School on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
Guidance Corner-Mr. Van Stone
Hello everyone! May was another busy month for guidance at KRS. I have now completed all of my classroom
presentations (K-8) on the 7 habits of Highly Effective People. Each presentation has focused on one of the seven habits
and students have had opportunities to practice those habits in various settings.
As well, the Entrepreneurial Adventure program culminated in a Market held by students at the school on May 27 th.
Products sold included customized Adirondack chairs, woods survival kits, pet toys, comic books, wooden swings and
trading cards. Over $700 was raised for two charities; Hope for Wildlife and Chat to the Future.
Next, the PBIS committee (Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports) met last week and have now targeted a
new behavior to work on as a group. That behavior is students getting up and moving around the class without
permission. Steps to address this behavior were discussed and this will be presented at the next KRS staff meeting so
that the entire staff can work on managing this behavior together in similar ways.
In June, I will be presenting the Be Safe kit (two-thirty minute sessions) to K-4 students. Be Safe! is a personal safety
program offered through the Canadian Red Cross. Designed for kids aged 5-9, its collection of educational resources
focuses on ways to promote children’s personal safety by preventing sexual abuse. As well, I will be presenting the
Technology Citizenship unit from Future Goals with the Middle School students to help students become great on-line
citizens.
Wishing everyone a wonderful June and enjoy the last month of this school year!
Bruce Van Stone
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, June 2 - Grade ¾ attend Science East with picnic at O’Dell Park
Wednesday, June 3rd from 2:15 to 4:15 – Last session of the Art Gallery program
Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 – Entrepreneur Showase at STU Conference Centre on Forest Hill
Thursday, June 4th Elementary Track & Field at Nashwaak Middle School
Friday, June 5th starting at 1pm – K – 2 Creepy Crawler Enrichment Showcase
Friday, June 5th Travel Club leaves for St. John
Monday, June 8th - K-2 Critter Dip at the Mataquac Beaver Dam
Wednesday, June 10th – 7:45- 9:15 – Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Thursday, June 11 – K -2 Critter Walk at O’Dell Park
Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 – Taurus Dance Recital
Monday, June 15 – K-2 Teddy Bear Picnic
Tuesday, June 16th starting at 11:30 – Year End Picnic
Tuesday, June 16th starting at 12:30 - Talent Show & Glee Club
Wednesday, June 17th starting at 8:30 – Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 19th – Last Day of School
Happy Vacation!
Tuesday, September 8th – Students return to school