WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION INVESTING IN THE FUTURE KELVIN CLIPPERS NEWSLETTER From School to Home - Keeping you Informed September / October 2016 A message from the principal: The start of a new school year is always an exciting time for students, parents and staff. We would like to welcome back to Kelvin High School all of our returning students and their families, as well as welcome all those new to our school community. At Kelvin we take pride in continuing our tradition of excellence by offering students outstanding academic programming as well as providing many opportunities outside of our classrooms to enrich their high school experience. Our committed and caring staff is always ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure that every student is successful. If questions arise, or extra help is needed, do not hesitate to ask. We at Kelvin believe in the importance of challenging our students to maximize their potential and be the best that they can be, by providing a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. We encourage all students to get involved and participate in the wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities available to them. Whether it is athletics, the arts or one of the many clubs, there is something for every student. We are extremely proud of all of our students’ achievements at Kelvin and look forward to working with all of you. Have a great year! M. Silva Dates for your Diary and Upcoming Events SEPTEMBER 2016 21 - Photo Day (gym) 21 - I.B. Parent Eve (Grade 11 & 12) 7:00 pm 22 - Homecoming Game 23 - Grade 9 Walk-a-thon 30-Oct 2 - Soccer Camp OCTOBER 2016 4 - Grade 9 Boys Immunizations 7 - Grade 10 IB Fun Day 10 - Thanksgiving Day 11 - Bus Ridership 12 - Undergrad Awards 7:00 pm 21 - In-Service Day (no classes) 24-25 - Choir Retreat 26 - Info Session for Grade 12 Parents (MPR) 7:00 pm 26-28 - Shakespeare in the Snow (Grade 12 IB) 31 - Student Council Halloween Activity NOVEMBER 2016 1 - Photo Retakes 2 - Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work 3 - In-Service - AM (no classes) 7 - Newsletter Available On-line 9 - Report Cards Issued 10 - Remembrance Day Service 10 - Report Cards Issued 11 - Remembrance Day 17 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5:00-8:00 pm 18 - In-Service - AM (no classes) 18 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 1:00-3:30 pm 23 - Canadian Senior & Intermediate Math Contests
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WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
KELVIN CLIPPERS NEWSLETTER
From School to Home - Keeping you Informed
September / October 2016
A message from the principal:
The start of a new school year is always an
exciting time for students, parents and staff.
We would like to welcome back to Kelvin
High School all of our returning students
and their families, as well as welcome all
those new to our school community.
At Kelvin we take pride in continuing our
tradition of excellence by offering students
outstanding academic programming as well
as providing many opportunities outside of
our classrooms to enrich their high school
experience. Our committed and caring staff
is always ready to do whatever is necessary
to ensure that every student is successful. If
questions arise, or extra help is needed, do
not hesitate to ask. We at Kelvin believe in
the importance of challenging our students
to maximize their potential and be the best
that they can be, by providing a safe,
stimulating and supportive learning
environment. We encourage all students to
get involved and participate in the wide
variety of extra-curricular opportunities
available to them. Whether it is athletics,
the arts or one of the many clubs, there is
something for every student.
We are extremely proud of all of our
students’ achievements at Kelvin and look
forward to working with all of you.
Have a great year!
M. Silva
Dates for your Diary and
Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 2016
21 - Photo Day (gym)
21 - I.B. Parent Eve (Grade 11 & 12) 7:00 pm
22 - Homecoming Game
23 - Grade 9 Walk-a-thon
30-Oct 2 - Soccer Camp
OCTOBER 2016
4 - Grade 9 Boys Immunizations
7 - Grade 10 IB Fun Day
10 - Thanksgiving Day
11 - Bus Ridership
12 - Undergrad Awards 7:00 pm
21 - In-Service Day (no classes)
24-25 - Choir Retreat
26 - Info Session for Grade 12 Parents (MPR) 7:00 pm
26-28 - Shakespeare in the Snow (Grade 12 IB)
31 - Student Council Halloween Activity
NOVEMBER 2016
1 - Photo Retakes
2 - Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work
3 - In-Service - AM (no classes)
7 - Newsletter Available On-line
9 - Report Cards Issued
10 - Remembrance Day Service
10 - Report Cards Issued
11 - Remembrance Day
17 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5:00-8:00 pm
18 - In-Service - AM (no classes)
18 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 1:00-3:30 pm
23 - Canadian Senior & Intermediate Math Contests
Table of Contents
Departments:
Math 3
Social Studies 4
French Immersion 4
French 5
Science 6
IB News 7-8
Guidance and Counselling Corner 9-10
Library Clippings 11
Physical Education 12
Calendars:
September 13
October 14
November 15
Other:
Study Strategies That Make a Difference 16
Parent Advisory Committee 17
Sport Clips 18-19
Safe Grad 20
YIP 20
Undergraduate Academic Awards Ceremony 21
Tutoring 21
School Trips 22-23
Clipper Tips:
Smoke Free Environment 24
Leaving Messages 24
Scented Products 24
School Vandalism 24
Parking Lot 24
Valuables in the School 24
Bicycles at the School 24
Code of Conduct 24
MATH
MATH
Are you are looking for math help??
The math help center (Room 97/98) is open at lunch hour.
Ask your math teacher for details.
Math Contest Dates
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2016 All written on
Canadian Intermediate Math Contest (Grade 9-10) Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Canadian Senior Math Contest (Grade 11-12)
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2017
Pascal Contest (Grade 9) All written on
Cayley Contest (Grade 10) Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Fermat Contest (Grade 11)
University of Manitoba Contest (Grade 12)
Registration Deadline: March 21, 2017
Euclid Contest (Grade 12) Thursday, April 6, 2017
Note: The Euclid Contest is a requirement for scholarship
candidates entering the Faculty of Mathematics, University
of Waterloo, and is strongly recommended, but not required,
for admission.
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2017
Fryer Contest (Grade 9) All written on
Galois Contest (Grade 10) Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Hypatia Contest (Grade 11)
If you are taking math this semester, please see your teacher for sample contest
questions and registration information.
If you are not currently in a math class for the first semester and are SERIOUSLY
considering writing one of the math contests, please see Mr. Tougas in Room 98 for
sample contest questions and registration information.
You can log onto www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca for electronic Contest preparation
workshops. These workshops provide preparation tips, problem sets, some discussion
on how to solve the problems, and solutions for the problems.
The Math Department would like to welcome students back and
wish them all the best during the 2016/17 school year!
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Social Studies Department would like to welcome all new and returning students for this
coming year.
The Department is very excited about the upcoming year full of many initiatives. Already on the
second day of school (September 8), our students toured a mobile “together” exhibit that was
housed in a large truck which parked itself on our school’s field. The museum was travelling
across the country promoting global development awareness in a fun and interactive manner. It
stopped at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the University of Winnipeg. Kelvin
was the only school in Manitoba it visited!
Over the course of the year, the social studies teachers will continue to lead a number of field
trips. These opportunities will help to broaden the classroom experience by allowing students to
expand their learning in their own communities. Grade nine Social Studies classes will visit the
Provincial Legislature and grade twelve Law classes will sit through a trial at the Provincial Court
House. Many of the grade eleven Canadian History classes will participate in a historic walking
tour of downtown Winnipeg and Saint Boniface. We also plan to take our classes to the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights as well as the Manitoba Museum. As part of the Social
Studies Indigenous Issues Speakers’ Series, our students will also have the opportunity to listen
and to ask questions to several guest speakers who will discuss topical First Nations issues in our
city, province and country. For example, on September 30th (Orange Shirt Day), Lee Shingoose,
a residential school survivor, will speak to our students about her life experiences.
Lastly, the Department will be hosting teacher candidates from the University of Winnipeg and
Saint Boniface university this fall. The expectation for students who will be having a teacher
candidate in their room will be the same as it is for their regular teacher. Students are reminded
to keep up to date with their work and to continue to attend all their classes.
We are looking forward to another year with the students and parents at our great school!
FRENCH IMMERSION
All the grade 10 French Immersion students are going to Gaillardise à la Brise
on September 28th in LaBroquerie, Manitoba
Gaillardise à la Brise is the largest gathering of French-speaking youth in all of Manitoba and
Western Canada. The event gives the opportunity to high school students to live their
“francophonie” outside of a school context while creating new friendships with other students
who share their passion for French and their pride of being francophone.
Students will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of workshops in the morning
and they will be entertained by top new bands in the afternoon.
It should be a spectacular day for all! Permission slips and fees are due September 21. Lunch is
included. The Bus departs from Kelvin at 9AM and returns between 4:30 and 4:45 PM.
Please contact Mme Chase at 204 474-1492 or at [email protected] if you have any questions.
FRENCH
FRENCH
Nous aimerions souhaiter à tous et à toutes une très bonne année scolaire!
The French Department would like to welcome Mme Lamoureux to our French Department.
Acceptable Practices for Work Done In Second Language with Internet Resources*
It is always acceptable to consult dictionaries and verb conjugation books such as the Bescherelle
which are accredited sources. In doing so, students must evaluate the options, with which they
are presented, and must then choose the correct word or phrase for their context.
A translation application such as Babelfish or the language tools on Google produce ready-made
answers which require no evaluation and no intellectual participation on the part of the student.
These sites do not aid student learning.
It is, in a way, asking “someone” to do the work for the student as if he or she had asked a
friend or a parent to do the assignment. The student is, therefore submitting work that is not his
or her own which is considered plagiarism. In addition, these tools only provide a literal word
for word translation which is often incorrect or illogical. Students who make use of these tools
are not displaying academic honesty.
* In consultation with Dr. Kenneth Meadwell of the University of Winnipeg
Check out our new French Department bulletin board!
Located on the upper level, across from the washrooms!
Fun pictures and information on French music, text messaging, grammar, and more!
Information on exchanges and cultural activities in the community!
Examples of outstanding student work!
Updated monthly!
Club Français
An opportunity for students who want to enrich their vocabulary, to increase their fluency and
confidence with the French language.
Room 49 is open for you every Wednesday at lunchtime. BIENVENUE À TOUS!
Festival Théâtre Jeunesse
Auditions and rehearsals for the French Youth Theatre Festival will take place early
March. We are hoping to repeat Kelvin’s silver medal finish from 2016.
EDITING HOMEWORK
We would like to point out a couple of very useful websites for helping students edit their
work in French: http://bonpatron.com and reverse.net-dictionaries.
These sites allow students to put their work through a grammar and spell check in French.
The editor will point out the error and explain the grammatical concept related to it. The
wordreference.comlexilogos.com dictionary sites are also useful.
SCIENCE ZONE
Churchill Summary
This August, 4 Kelvin students, myself included, were chosen to go on the annual ten-day
research trip to Churchill, Manitoba, of 2016 with the International Student-led Arctic
Monitoring and Research Program (ISAMR). We were joined by students from Park School of
Baltimore, as well as a student from Vincent Massey and Junior-Rangers from Churchill.
Throughout our stay there, we hiked on the tundra to sites where we would collect our data
for the day, take pictures of the scenery or sit down for lunch. To
acquire the information we needed, we shared a few different tasks
within the group; measuring the depth of the active layer
(probing), identifying the species of vegetation on the surface layer
of the ground, and collecting soil samples to identify Ph levels. For
part of our visit in Churchill, we stayed at a lodge and research
centre twenty minutes from town (the Churchill Northern Research
Centre), but we also spent five nights at Nester One Field Camp in
Wapusk National Park. We had the amazing opportunity to ride in
a helicopter both there and back, as well as watch the Northern Lights, polar bears, hares,
caribou and arctic foxes from the field camp. To get an inside look
at the ups and downs of Churchill’s history, we listened to the Sayisi
Dene elder Caroline Yassie speak about her culture and spent a
night tenting in the Fort Prince of Wales. The goal of this annual
trip is to determine whether it is possible or not to calculate the
depth of the active layer by inspecting the vegetation, water and
soil that lies on the surface of the ground.
Discovery Days
On November 4th, Kelvin Students will be going to Discovery Days at the University of
Manitoba to attend workshops on careers in science and research pertaining to medicine. If
you are interested, see Ms. Labun in Room 18. Those on the wait list who would like to attend,
must meet Ms. Labun in Room 99 on Monday, October 17 at 3:45 pm.
Freshwater Ecology Day at Fort Whyte
“Freshwater Ecology Day is a day to learn about hands-on research and actions that we can
take to protect clean water. Students will leave with a bigger picture of water issues we face in
Manitoba, and become familiar with water-related projects in their community”.
Thursday, September 29th
9:30AM to 3:30PM
for Grades 9-12 students
$6.00/student
See Mr. Romu in Room 11 if you are interested in attending.
St Boniface Research Centre Enrichment Programs
The grade 9 program at St Boniface Research is scheduled for the following dates: November
15, 17, 23, and 25. Ask your teacher for more details. The grades 11/12 program is scheduled
for the following dates: February 28, March 2, 7, 9 in 2017. We are able to send two students
to each of these fantastic programs.
See Ms. Davidson in room 6 for more information.
Winnipeg School Division Science Fair April 2017
See Ms. Torchia in room 18 for more information.
IB NEWS
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Confucius
General
“Welcome Aboard” to the following students who qualified to enter the Grade 10 preparatory
year of IB at Kelvin High School in September 2016.
IB – Class of 2019
Lucila A. Shivani A. Daryoush A-K. Alexa B. Daigh B.
Margarita B. Maya B. Terry B. Abigal C. Antonette C.
Anthony D. Gabriel D. Sofia D. Bashir E. Shelan E.
Emily G. Kes G. Lydia G. Yin Yan G. Yosan G.
Eduardo G-O. Feven H. Nadieh H. Eila H-L. Vince I.
Earl J. Gabriel K. Hayden K. Spencer K. Teagan K-M.
Aidan L. John L. Ruthanna L. Victoria L-G. Talia M.
Bridgette N. Clarissa N. Mateo N. Kelsey O. Carlos P.
Denise P. Rachel Ann P. Samuel P. Aaliyah R. Jazlyn R.
Meron S. Tianming S. Heather T. Kieran T-F. Saman V.
Tim V. Ciaran W. Olivia W. Jaehyeong Y. Uranbileg Z.
Timetables
Please see Mrs. Decelles if you have any questions about your timetable or you want to make
any changes. This must be done as soon as possible.
Grade 10
September is well under way. Continue to work hard, learn a lot and enjoy your first year as
an IB student. You should be very proud of yourself for not only being accepted into the
programme, but also for taking on the challenges and rewards of the IB programme.
Your teachers want you to do your best - see them for extra help if you need it. Working in
groups with other IB students will also be beneficial. Be an active learner. Stayed focused in
class. Read through your notes and keep up with the work.
Grade 11
Please refer often to your “IB Calendar for 2016-2017” for important dates.
CAS
Complete and hand in the IB Learner Profile to Mrs. Decelles as soon as possible.
You should be volunteering and reflecting upon what you have learned. Reflections can be of
many forms – CAS reflection form available from the IB Coordinator, written text, journal,
photo collage, scrapbook, blog, or a blended approach. You are required to maintain and
complete a portfolio as evidence of your engagement in CAS. Your CAS portfolio will be a
collection of reflections that showcase your CAS experiences. The CAS portfolio will be looked
at and discussed at three CAS interviews with the IB Coordinator.
IB NEWS
“ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
- Confucius
Grade 12
Please refer often to your “IB Calendar for 2016-2017” for important dates.
Extended Essay
Please be conscious of the following dates and remember to have your supervisor and the IB
Coordinator sign your progress sheet.
By October 3, 2016
First draft of Extended Essay given to Supervisor
By December 1, 2016
Conference to discuss progress on Extended Essay draft
By February 13, 2017
Final draft of Extended Essay given to Supervisor (schedule Viva Voce)
By February 21, 2017
Electronic Upload of Extended Essays to IB website for marking
CAS
You should be well on your way in volunteering and reflecting. You are required to maintain
and complete a portfolio as evidence of your engagement in CAS. Your CAS portfolio will be a
collection of reflections (of many forms, such as the CAS reflection form available from the IB
Coordinator, written text, journal, photo collage, scrapbook, blog, or a blended approach)
that showcase your CAS experiences. By spring of your Grade 12 year, you must have
undertaken a major project with a minimum of one month duration and have met with the IB
Coordinator three times to have discussed your progress on your portfolio.
Clothing Item
How do you feel about designing a t-shirt, sweatshirt, toque, etc. for the Kelvin High School
Grade 12 IB class? If you are interested, draft your design on paper or with a computer that
includes our school colour(s), the name of our school, the IB letters and the years 2016-2017.
All designs are to be submitted to Ms. Decelles no later than November 1, 2016. Designs will
be voted on. The cost will depend on the type of clothing item and the detail/number of
colours in the design. Orders will be placed once all of the money has been collected.
I.B. Graduation
The official celebration of the 2016 IB graduating class, better known as IB GRADUATION, will
take place on December 20th at 7:00 pm in the Library at Kelvin High School. Graduates of the
2016 class should contact the school at (204) 474-1492 or email Mrs. Decelles at
[email protected] to leave an email address or phone number and to say whether or not
they will be attending the ceremony. The school will then contact each graduate for further
information and to confirm their attendance.
We look forward to seeing the IB Graduating Class of 2016 on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.