COUGAR
NEWS
March 15, 2013
No. 07
Clavet School
ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE
Now that the senior basketball playoffs are complete, grad planning is underway, the bands are on
their way to the Regina festival, and some spring weather has finally arrived, it is the time of year
during which we start making our plans for next year. We have traditionally had transition meetings
for our grade 9 students and parents during which we introduce the credit system. However, based
on the responses over the last couple of years, we will be providing this information in a different
format. We will meet with the grade 9 classes and then follow up by providing that information to
the parents electronically. We hope to be able to distribute this information early next week so that
any parents interested in asking follow up questions will be able to do so at the interviews
scheduled next week. We will be doing something similar for the grade6 students entering our
middle years program. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Spring is also the time of year when construction gets into full swing, and when families begin
thinking about their plans for a move to a new home. If you are aware of new families and students
moving into your area, please encourage them to contact the school to set up a tour of the school
and to discuss our exceptional programming. We are proud to discuss the advantages of attending
Clavet School and are eager to put plans in place to prepare for the new students that we invariably
receive each academic year. Early registration is particularly important for our high school students
since we make timetabling decisions based on student course requests.
We are looking forward to seeing you next week at interviews. Enjoy the spring.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK INTERVIEW TIMES FOR STUDENTS IN
Gr. 7-12
CLAVET PRE-KINDERGARTEN
The Clavet Pre-Kindergarten program for three and four year old
children runs Monday to Thursday 9am-12pm. The open house for
Pre-Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year will be on
Thursday, May 1st from 5pm-730pm. Applications will be available
at the open house or at the office after the open house date. We
will accept applications until Friday June 6th. Please call the office at 306-933-1022 or email
cari-lyn.issitt@spiritsd.ca for more information.
Kindergarten Registration
for the 2014-2015 School Year
Registration is now taking place for any child who will be turning five (5) by December 31, 2014.
Please call the Clavet School at 306-933-1022 to enroll your child for the 2014-2015 school year.
YEARBOOK SALES
Orders for the 2014 Yearbooks are now being taken.
Yearbooks are $42 and are hardcover, full colour memories of
this school year! Why wait for spring? Order now! Order
forms are available at the office.
COUGAR NEWS
March Cougar of the Month
Congratulations to the SR boys & girls basketball teams who competed in Hoopla this past
weekend in Regina. The boys placed 4th & the girls won a bronze medal.
SENIOR DRAMA PRESENTS: “LAW AND ORDER: FAIRY TALE UNIT”
Come and help Cindy and HD find out who dun it in this fun comedy mystery. This year our play
welcomes all ages! An entertaining play for young and old alike! The show will not be
shown during school hours. So bring the family and come out for a night of laughs!
THURSDAY APRIL 3rd
7:00 pm. in the Clavet School Gym
Admission: $5.00 for adults/ $3.00 for students / $10.00 for a family
Put on your investigator's hat and we hope to see you there!!
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER
Part 6
Bring Out Mixed Feelings“Trying to stop impulsive behavior is like standing
in front of a freight train and commanding it to stop.” Neufeld suggests
that when a child’s behavior is driven by instinct and emotion, as behavior
is when kids are upset, chances are you aren’t going to change the
behavior through direct confrontation. Our brains dictate how we respond to situations.
When we’re afraid our brain tells us to avoid, when we’re insecure our brain tells us to cling
and hold on, when frustrated it tells us to demand or cry or attack, and when we’re shamed it
tells us to hide or conceal. The brain is only doing its job it causing the child to behave
according to the emotions and instincts activated by a situation. Demanding that a child
control themselves when they are misbehaving is asking a child to act against their natural
impulses. We can help by guiding our children to experience “mixed feelings.” With continued
guidance, over time, children can learn to understand that we can hold many different
emotions about people at the same time. We may get angry at someone we love but the love
still exists. The goal is not to cut out negative feelings but to learn how to access positive
emotions even during difficult situations. The parents take the lead in accepting both the
negative and the positive emotions in their children as well as by helping kids make
connections between negative and positive feelings. For example, a parent might say “Isn’t it
funny the way we can get so mad at one another but most of the time we get along great?” or
“You seem to be able to do what I’m asking you now with no problem but you were mad earlier
when you thought I was bossing you around.” There doesn’t need to be a long conversation—
just point out the mixed feelings and then move on.
Susan Halbach
DATES TO NOTE
MARCH 18
GRADE 12 WORK ED
MARCH 19
MARCH 20
MARCH 21
MAR. 24-27
SR. BAND @ REGINA OPTIMIST BAND FESTIVAL
AD. BAND@ REGINA OPTIMIST BAND FESTIVAL
K-6 REPORT CARDS
GRADE 12 WORK ED
MAR. 24-27
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
MARCH 26
K-12 PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT EVENING
INTERVIEWS – 5:30-8:00PM (Gr.7-12 parents call for
interviews)
MARCH 27
K-12 PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT EVENING
INTERVIEWS – 4:00-6:30PM (Gr.7-12 parents call for
interviews)
MARCH 28
APRIL 3-4
APRIL 10
NO CLASSES
SR. DRAMA – “LAW & ORDER-FAIRY TALE UNIT”
FUN NIGHT fundraiser for After-Grad – BBQ Supper,
Games, Raffle Items and LOTS OF FUN!! Watch for
more details in the near future.
END OF QUADMESTER III (GR.7-9)
START OF QUADMESTER IV (GR.7-9)
7-12 REPORT CARDS
GOOD FRIDAY – NO CLASSES
APRIL
APRIL
APRIL
APRIL
11
14
17
18
APRIL 21-25
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES
COMMUNITY NEWS
Military Memorabilia Display March 19
Rod Dignean, whose father Lorne taught at Clavet School many years ago, is a
reservist in the Canadian Military who has recently returned from a tour in
Afghanistan. He as a very large collection of military memorabilia
that he has generously agreed to share with Clavet School and the
community. Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm the display
will be set up in the school’s small gym. Students will be touring the
display throughout the day. The local community is invited to tour
the display from 12:15-1:00.
THANK YOU to Affinity Credit Union for choosing Clavet
School’s playground to be the recipient of $200.00 from their
Affinity Community Spirit Fund.
CLAVET MULTIPLE 4-H CLUB will be holding a bake sale during the
March parent teacher interviews in the elementary end. Support
your local club and have a snack!
THE NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RUGBY UNION
is starting a non-contact/flag-rugby league in Saskatoon for children
ages 5-13, with emphasis on running with the ball, supporting the ball
carrier, and passing. This makes Flag Rugby an ideal game for girls
and boys of all ages and abilities with no previous rugby knowledge
needed.
Saskatoon Mini Rugby is looking for players to join the fun.
To register online visit www.nsru.ca and click “registration”.
There will be a parent information night April 15th at 7 pm at the
Rugby Clubhouse (134 English Crescent).
For more information on Flag Rugby visit www.saskrugby.com/minis or contact
saskatoon.minis@saskrugby.com .
Good nutrition supports healthy learning!!
Mar 2014
March is Green Month
 Clavet students had a special treat this
month thanks to the Stonebridge COOP of
blueberry toaster strudels and fresh pears.
 Grilled cheese continues to be available
daily at the server for $1,
 The “Cougar Nation Fuel Up Station” is
open daily for Grades 7-12 during the lunch
recess and features real fruit smoothies,
chocolate milk, carrots, healthy treats and
grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Grade 3 class created a St.
Patrick’s themed thank you poster
for the Stonebridge COOP.