September 2012 - Louis Riel School Division

École Van Belleghem
Administration Message
Bienvenue - Welcome
September 2012
École Van Belleghem
10 Vermillion Rd
Wpg MB R2J 2T1
204-255-1134 (office)
204-255-1160 (fax)
Website: http://www.lrsd.net/
Schools/Belleghem/
Principal
Michèle Olson
michele.olson@lrsd.net
Vice Principal
Louise DeClercq
louise.declercq@lrsd.net
Administrative Secretary
Jeanette McLeod
jeanette.mcleod@lrsd.net
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We wish to extend a special
“Welcome and Bienvenue” to
those families who are new to
École Van Belleghem. To our
returning families, we welcome
you back to an exciting new
school year. We thank you all
for attending the opening day
conferences.
I would like to take this
opportunity to welcome
Mme Louise DeClercq to
École Van Belleghem as our
new Vice-Principal and student
services teacher. Mme DeClercq
has been a member of the Louis
Riel School Division for the past
15 years. I invite you to stop by
the office to meet her in the
coming weeks.
A reminder to you that our
school newsletter will be posted on
our school website on a monthly
basis throughout the school year
to keep parents informed about
school activities and events, as
well as informative classroom
updates and helpful information
pertaining to our school.
In this edition, we ask you to
read the Louis Riel School Division
Protocol for resolving concerns or
conflicts. We will send an e-mail
to parents to advise you when the
newsletter has been posted on our
school website.
We are looking forward to a
fantastic school year with your
children. We also look forward
to seeing you at the Welcome
Back Event on Thursday,
September 20 th .
If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact us at
204-255-1134 and we will be
happy to help you.
Sincerely,
Mme Michèle Olson,
Principal
Mme Louise DeClercq,
Vice-Principal
Secretary
Ginette Petit
ginette.petit@lrsd.net
Parent Advisory Council
Crystal Poirier
seasonedchefs@gmail.com
Before and After School
Christine Randle
204-797-3576
City of Winnipeg: Transit
TRANSIT BUS STOP
The City of Winnipeg has asked for our
cooperation in requesting parents and
guardians NOT to park in the Bus Stop
in front of our school at ANY time! Not only is
this hazardous, but it will result in a ticket.
Inside this Issue
Administrator’s
Message 1
Visitors 1
Upcoming Events 1
From the office 2
School Staff 2
Visitors to our School
- All visitors must announce their arrival at the office.
- If you need to drop something off for your child, please leave it at the office and we will get it to him/her.
- If your child is leaving school early, please come to the office, not the classroom - your child will be called
to meet you at the front.
- If you are staying in the school as a volunteer, you must first sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s
badge.
From the Division 3
Continuing Education 3
Upcoming Events
Homestay Families 3
Police Services 4
From the Lunchroom 4
Just for Fun 4
WELCOME BACK EVENING
Thursday, September 20, 2012
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
More information to follow…
TERRY FOX RUN
Friday, September 28, 2012
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Contact: M. Cyr at
gerald.cyr@lrsd.net
Need extra cash?
Can you spare an hour a day?
We are currently looking for
individuals to work from
11:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
as lunch supervisors.
Calendar and
Dates to Remember 4
More information to follow…
Anyone interested please call
the office at 204-255-1134.

From the Office
To help ease the traffic around the school,
please encourage your child(ren) to walk to
school.
If this is not possible, note parking is
NOT ALLOWED in the teacher's parking lot
at ANY TIME. The front of the school is a
loading zone, please - no parking and do
not stop for any reason in the transit bus
stop.
If you need to enter the school, please
park in the parking lot across the street
on Vermillion Road and use the patrolled
intersection. —
Please note: Patrols are on duty from 8:10
to 8:20 a.m and from 3:00 to 3:10 p.m.
—
INDOOR SHOES are required in order to
help keep the school clean. Thank you for
your cooperation in this matter.
—
Cellphones, IPods, and other Electronic
Devices and/or Games are NOT ALLOWED
at school. —
It is extremely important that your child/
children be picked up promptly at 3 o’clock
(11:15 for a.m. kindergarten and 2 o’clock for
early dismissal days) as there is no adult
supervision after these hours.
ALL STUDENTS must wait inside the
school building (in the front foyer) until the
parent/guardian has arrived.
—
Please help to keep your child safe. If
there are any changes to your child's bus,
daycare, drop-off or pick-up routine,
please contact the office.
—
If one of your children is participating in an
after school event, you are still responsible to
pick up the other sibling(s) promptly at 3 p.m.
or provide alternative arrangements for pick
up or supervision.
—
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With the safety of students in mind, we
kindly request that no exceptions be made
to these school policies. In the event of an
isolated emergency, please call the office
as soon as possible so we can provide
limited time supervision while you make
alternative arrangements with another parent,
relative, friend or neighbour for pick up
of your child.
—
Students who walk or bicycle home are
asked to leave the school grounds immediately
after dismissal unless accompanied by
a parent or guardian, or participating in an
after school event. We are NOT responsible
for lost or damaged bicycles.
—
*Reminder: children are not allowed
to climb trees on school property.
2012—2013 Staff
Principal
Vice Principal
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Library:
Gym:
Music:
Mme Michele Olson
Mme Louise DeClercq
Mme Carol Suggitt
Mme Carolyn Chaput &
M. Thierry Anjoubault
Mme Michelle Phaneuf &
Mme Jacqueline Bernard de Graaf
Mme Nadine Courcelles &
Mme Rachelle Marion-Lemoine
Mme Julie Gaudette &
Mme Janelle Rainboth
Mme Louise Delorme &
M. David Paquette
M. Paul Bosc &
Mme Melanie Dubois
Mme Lynn Fajardo, Teacher Librarian &
Mme Rachelle Berard, Library Assistant
M. Gerarld Cyr &
Mme Shannon Gibson
Mme Danielle Cormier
Student Services: Mme Denise Paillé-Jones,
Mme Martine Pelletier &
Mme Louise DeClercq &
Mme Karen McColm *
*Mme Karen McColm - will be with Student Services
for the month of September, then on maternity leave.
Educational Assistants: Denise Acres, Lynn Chartrand,
Melissa Feniuk and Veronica Kirkpatrick
Secretaries: Mme Jeanette McLeod &
Mme Ginette Petit
Patrol supervisor: M. Paul Bosc
Adult Crossing Guard: Mme Denise Acres
Lunch Supervisors: Denise Acres, Liana Bueti, Veronica Kirkpatrick,
Charlie Sutherland and Cara Wojcikowski
Custodians: M. Pierre (Head Custodian)
M. Joel (Evening Custodian)
Charlie Sutherland (Custodian Aide)
Welcome
Welcome Back
We would like to welcome to our school,
Mme Louise DeClercq, our new Vice
Principal and M. David Paquette who will
teaching Grade Five.
Also, welcome to M. Charlie Sutherland
who is our new custodial aide.
Following their maternity leaves,
Mme Danielle Cormier will be returning as
our Music Teacher and Mme Louise Delorme
will be returning to teach Grade 5.
WELCOME BACK !

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From the Division
The Louis Riel School Division Protocol
for resolving concerns or conflicts strives to
maintain positive, honest and respectful
relationships to address misunderstandings
that may occur between members of its
school community.
When such misunderstandings occur, the
central priorities must be:
- the best interests of students who may be
affected by the misunderstanding;
- providing opportunities for the person(s)
most closely involved in the misunderstanding
to resolve it promptly and conclusively.
Differences of opinion are a normal part
of human relationships and offer
opportunities for communication, new
learning and improved relationships. In all
cases, clear, timely and direct communication
assists effective resolution of misunderstandings:
When you have a concern regarding a
matter involving your young person(s) and
another student, beginning with your young
person’s classroom teacher may help. S/he
may direct the inquiry further to another
classroom teacher or the administration.
However, you may believe the situation is
more appropriately addressed by the
administration team. If whomever you
decide to consult about a conflict between
students is not immediately available, leave
phone numbers and times when the teacher/
administrator can return your call.
If you have a concern involving a staff
member, please contact that person as your
first step. Again, if that person is not
immediately available, leave information
that will assist him/her to contact you.
Once in contact with the staff member, state
your concern as clearly and calmly as is
possible. This is an opportunity to ensure
that any missing information is provided to
resolve the concern. Most, if not all,
differences can be resolved satisfactorily at
this level.
In either instance, if your concern is not
satisfactorily resolved your next step is to
speak with the Principal or Vice-Principal at
the school after informing the staff member
that you intend to do so. This action
supports honest working relationships
between parents/guardians and staff
members.
The majority of concerns are resolved at
the school level. However, if your concern
remains unresolved after discussion with
the Principal or Vice-Principal, again after
informing him/her of your wish to do so,
contacting the Superintendent’s Department
is appropriate.
If the concern cannot be resolved by
contacting the Superintendent’s
Department, you may then direct your
concern, in writing, to the Louis Riel School
Board. The Board will respond, usually
following inquiries with the involved parties.
The Board and the Superintendent’s
Department trust that this process will result
in the satisfactory resolution of those
concerns which may, from time to time,
arise between members of our school
community.
Your cooperation with this Protocol is
helpful and appreciated.
Communication is the key!
Continuing Education
Home Alone Workshop
Legally, children under the age of 12 cannot be left alone “without
adequate provision.” This class will give your child the skills to
stay “home alone” safely. Includes: fire safety, home safety and
emergency procedures. This class is meant for children 10 years
old and over. Parents are asked to attend at no additional charge.
Please bring paper and a pen to class.
Instructor: Heather Ashton
Home Alone Workshop
Wednesday, September 26 @ 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
$22
Room 102, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course
This course will focus on personal safety, first aid, play activities,
fire safety, child care techniques and emergencies more likely to
happen while babysitting. Attendance is mandatory to receive a
certificate from the Canadian Red Cross. This course is geared
towards young people 12 years old (or turning 12 within six months).
More information on course content can be seen on the Canadian
Red Cross website: www.redcross.ca. Please bring paper and a
pen to class.
Instructor: Heather Ashton
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course
4 Wednesdays October 3 - 24 @ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
$41 ($32 course fee and $9 Canadian Red Cross manual)
Room 102, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé
Register On-Line at www.lrsdconed.net or phone 204-237-8130
HomeStay Families
The Louis Riel School Division is currently looking for Homestay
families to host international students attending our high schools.
Homestay families must provide the student with:
- a private, furnished bedroom
- three meals per day
- access to bathroom and laundry facilities
- telephone and internet access
- daily opportunities for learning and practicing English language
skills.
Homestay families will receive a monthly allowance and the
satisfaction of having supported and international student in
our community.
For more information please call 204-257-7827 or visit
www.isp.lrsd.net or direct to evelyn.sieben@lrsd.net

From the Police Services
BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY
As the new school year approaches, the Winnipeg Police
Service would like to remind parents and guardians of the
importance of the safety of our children as they go to and from
school. Each year, serious safety hazards are created when
children are being dropped off and picked up from school. Parents
and guardians who are stopping or parking their vehicles while
dropping their children off are reminded to do so in an appropriate
and legal fashion.
Drivers should be abiding with the pick up and drop off
programs that are already established for your school.
If your child walks to school, walk with your child several
times to familiarize them with the route and point out traffic
hazards and situations to avoid. As the distance from home to
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school increases, so does the risk of encountering traffic safety
hazards.
Talk to your child about traffic safety and teach them when and
where it is safest to cross while stressing the importance of using
crosswalks and abiding by the direction of School Patrols. Children
should visually scan potential dangerous areas such as parking lots
and driveways for vehicles.
Parents, guardians and other motorists should consider the
volume and speed of the traffic in your area. Be mindful of
children in the area and pay particular attention near schools as
children could dart from between vehicles at any time.
Stop signs on buses picking up and dropping off children
must always be respected. Anyone not stopping when a school
bus has its stop sign and lights activated may be subject to a fine
under the Highway Traffic Act.
From the Lunch Room
A Peanut/Nut Free School
Just a reminder that École Van Belleghem
has an increasing number of students who
suffer from severe peanut/nut allergies.
We must, as a community, work together to
provide a safe environment for these children.
Once again we ask you to ensure that NO
peanut/nut products enter our building.
Please read the list of
ingredients carefully as many labels
read “MAY CONTAIN”.
These food items are not allowed
at École Van Belleghem as a trace
amount of nuts may lead to a
severe anaphylactic reaction.
We thank you for your understanding with
this important matter.
MILK …is sold in the lunchroom for seventyfive
cents (white or chocolate).
EASY BUTTON: Purchase a milk card from
the office for $15.00 (cash or cheque) .
Ensure your child's name is on his/her milk
card as we cannot be responsible for lost
cards.
The Lunch Lady provides a hot lunch
service to our school every Thursday.
Order online within 3 days of any lunch date
at: www.thelunchlady.ca or you may contact
Christine at: 204-257-6873 or by email at:
Christine@thelunchlady.ca
Just for Fun
BELLEGHEM
DESK
ECOLE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GEOGRAPHY
GYM
HISTORY
A T L I B R A R Y A
Y M E H G E L L E B
S H H I S T O R Y W
J C P Q X E C O L E
A S I A H C N E R F
C S D E R Y D E S K
I E K E N G L I S H
S C N A V C O P M R
U E M A T H E E Y C
M R L I C N E P G A
LIBRARY
MATH
MUSIC
PENCIL
RECESS
SCIENCE
VAN

SEPTEMBER 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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School Opens
Opening Day
Conferences
Opening Day
Conferences
First day of classes
grades 1-6
9 10
11
12
13
14
15
Kindergarten
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Kindergarten
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Kindergarten
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Kindergarten
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First full day for
Kindergarten
16 17 18 19 20
Welcome Back
BBQ
5—7n p.m.
21 22
23 24
PD day
(no classes)
25
Early Dismissal
(2 p.m.)
26 27 28
Terry Fox Run
29
30
Dates to Remember 2012
October
8 Thanksgiving (no school)
15 Picture Day 8:30 a.m.
19 PD SAGE (no classes)
29 PD day (no classes)
November
11 Remembrance Day
12 Picture Retakes (1:00 p.m.)
16 Report Cards sent home
20 Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)
22 Immunizations (grade 4 and 6)
22 Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)
26 PD day (no classes)
27 Early Dismissal
December
21 Last day of classes
21 Early Dismissal (2:00 p.m.)
"By all these lovely tokens
September days are here
With summer's best of weather
And autumn's best of cheer."
- Author Unknown
How do bees get to school
Answer:
By School Buzz !