Jayhawker - Alexandra Middle School

Principal’s Message
Jayhawker
Alexandra Middle School
Email: alexandra@sd76.ab.ca www.alexandraschool.ca
April 2010
March signals the beginning of the planning for
next year as we start the registration process in
earnest. At the start of the month we held a very
impressive Orientation Evening for all students and
their parent/guardians who are interested in
attending our school. Once again the highlight of
the evening were our students who did a super job
of speaking to the audience of over 600 people and
touring families through our school. A copy of the
outstanding video (Thank You Mrs. Jans) that was
shown that evening is available on our school’s
website.
A registration team led by Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Ennis
and Ms. Georget has visited each of the eight feeder
schools (all the elementary schools south of the
river). Each grade 6 student has been given a
registration form, a FAQ booklet and program
brochures; all of which are also available on our
website. Mrs. Ennis has distributed registration
forms to our grade seven students for next year and
Medicine Hat High School administration and
counsellors were at Alexandra to begin the
registration process for our grade eights entering
their school next year.
This past month our Grade 7 and 8 Band performed
the closing act at the District Telethon and
participated in the Music Festival. Our school held
our own very successful Science Fair and several
students who were members of the Science Fair
club entered the regional Science Fair held at the
college.
In addition to all of this, we wound up our
successful Basketball Season. The trophies are on
display in our foyer. We have begun the Badminton
Season, Intramurals has shifted from Floor Hockey
to Home Room Dodge Ball and some of our
students have begun rehearsing for a one-act play
that will be performed at our School’s Open House
Showcase 2010, on May 12 th . There are many ways
that students can become involved in school
activities such as clubs, teams and Student Council.
Each April the staff of our school attends the
Alberta Middle Level Learners Conference. In
order to maximize our students’ instructional day
we have shifted the regular April staff collaboration
day to match the Conference so students will not
have to miss an additional day of school. So please
note; there will be no school for students on Friday,
April 16 th , 2010. While we are noting important
events, the third report card will be issued on April
23 rd , 2010. Just a reminder that you (both parents
and students) can access student information,
including past and current report card marks, online
through HomeLogic.
We hope you and your family will have a great
Easter Break. By the time you read this we will
have entered the fourth and final report period.
There remains a great deal to be accomplished. It
has been a long time since the lessons were taught
at the start of September so it is not too early to
begin to review for the final exams (after the Easter
Break ).
I also would like to take this opportunity to express
my great pleasure in the early identification of Mr.
Jason Peters and his Vice-Principals, Mrs. Richelle
Thomas and Mr. Troy Bartman as the designated
administrative team for Alexandra for next year.
Mr. L. Cooper,
B.Ed., M.Ed,,
Principal

Counsellor’s Corner
The grade 7’s were given their grade 8 registration
forms last week. Please be sure to fill the
registration form out and return it to the school to
enable your child to get their preferred choices for
next year.
The grade 9 registration for MHHS took place on
March 22 nd during the morning classes for the grade
8’s. The administrators and counsellors from
MHHS explained the programs and options
available to the students. It is very important to
complete these registration forms and return them
as soon as possible to MHHS if you have not
already returned them.
The 3 rd Report Card will be issued on April 23 rd .
Please ensure your child has all of their assignments
handed in before any due dates. Incomplete
assignments are a major reason for student report
card marks to be lower than expected.
TRANSITION 9 PROGRAM AT MHHS: There
will be an information meeting at MHHS on
Tuesday, May 4 th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 615, for any
parents interested in the program. This program is
for students who are having difficulty with the
regular grade 8 curriculum and whose parents feel
their child may benefit from an alternative program
other than the regular grade 9. Please contact Mrs.
Ennis for more information at 403-527-8571 ext.
3234.
Mrs. Ennis
Counsellor
MyPlace News
April 14th is Pink Shirt Day at AMS! Come to
school in your pinkest shirt and take a stand against
Bullying! Everybody is
affected by bullying
whether or not you are a
target, a bystander or a
bully. Let's show that
we are not going to
accept that behaviour in
our school! To find out
more information about Pink Shirt Day go on the
AMS School website under MyPlace.
MyPlace at Alexandra is pleased to introduce Gail
Wist, one of our Community Health Nurses, to the
school on April 19 th , May 10 th and May 31 st . She is
available to students who have a health-related issue
that they need help with.
Are you interested in learning first aid or child care
skills that can help you get a job babysitting and
make extra money? MyPlace is organizing a
Babysitter's Course on June 11 th . The cost is $20
per person and there are only 15 spots available.
Please see Paige, Jenna or Melanie for more
information or to sign up.
Parents, come out and learn more about the new
parenting program to assist you in your journey
through the tricky maze of parenthood. Angela
Dunn, Child and Family Development Worker from
the McMann ParentLink Centre, will be presenting
a seminar on the Triple P Parenting Series. Come
out and learn new skills and strategies that will help
you feel like you are the parent you want to be. To
learn more about this session, please contact us at
the MyPlace office.
For those students, teachers and parents who
completed our annual survey, we just want to say
thank you for taking the time to give your thoughts
and input. As this project moves into its third year
of funding and works toward a sustainable future,
we look forward to the support of the students, staff
and community so we can continue to provide
services to our students and help them to be healthy,
strong and able community members in the future!
Love and Logic Moment
Teenagers and Spring Fever
Raising the Odds for Responsible Behavior by
Dr. Charles Fay
Spring fever can be deadly
A survey completed by the Love and Logic Institute
found 75 percent of American adults believe
teenagers today face more serious, potentially lifethreatening
decisions than a generation ago. These
decisions, combined with a strong dose of hormones
and the vacations and parties that come with
springtime, can challenge the most sensible
teenagers. Fortunately, there are some simple, time-

tested tips for parents who want their teens to make
cool decisions as the weather gets warmer.
Tip #1: Don't fall into the trap of thinking teens no
longer need their parents. Because their adolescents
are becoming more independent, many parents
believe it's okay to leave them without supervision
for hours on end. Nothing could be farther from the
truth. Wise parents understand this, and they
recognize teens need a watchful, yet friendly eye.
Tip #2: Set enforceable limits. Teens need and
want limits. However, instead of telling your teen
what they should do, experiment with telling them
what you will do or what you will allow. Instead
of, "Be home on time," experiment with something
like, "I share the car keys with those who come
home on time." Instead of, "Don't hang out with
Steve. He's trouble," try, "Feel free to see Steve
when I know there is adult supervision." For a free
list of response examples, visit this page.
Tip #3: Hold them accountable with empathy and
logical consequences. Parents who provide
consequences with anger create teens who think,
"When I make poor decisions, it makes others really
mad. I better not get caught." Parents who replace
anger with a genuine dose of empathy or sadness
raise teens who know, "When I make poor decisions
it makes my life really sad. For my sake, I'd better
make wise ones!"
Tip #4: When you are too angry or worried to think,
delay the consequence. If your teen does something
that throws you off balance, buy some time by
saying, "I'm going to have to do something about
this. But not now… later… try not to worry." Take
some time to calm down and get some ideas from
friends.
Every day, parents around the world are finding
their lives made easier with these tips. One parent
commented, "I came home from work to find my 16
year old daughter and six of her friends had
scattered pizza, chips, and dip all over my new
carpet! I was furious. Luckily I remembered the
advice from Love and Logic and how to delay
consequences. All I managed to say was, “I'd better
calm down first. We'll talk later. Try not to
worry.” By the next day, she already had a good
plan for selling enough of her things to hire some
carpet cleaners!"
Give Love and Logic a try and find out why so
many parents say it has changed their lives. Get
started right away!
Dr. Charles Fay is a parent, author, and consultant
to schools, parent groups, mental health
professionals around the world and President of the
Love and Logic Institute in Golden, CO. His book,
Love and Logic Magic: When Kids Leave You
Speechless, provide a wealth of ideas for raising
kids who are ready to learn and ready for the real
world. For more information about Love and Logic
parenting and teaching techniques, try the love and
logic.com website.
Melanie Connellan
MyPlace Acting Project Facilitator
C’est oui! Say oui! C’est we!
Francophile or Francophone: Are you a former
French immersion student? Have you taken French
in high school/college/university and would really
like to continue your
learning? Are you a
Francophone who would
enjoy an opportunity to
interact in French? Our
group meets at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday morning
at the Prickly Pear Restaurant, downtown, Medicine
Hat. Our goals are to speak in French and have fun!
Come join us for un bon café et beaucoup de
conversation. For more information, contact Lori
@ 403-526-7788 or Pat @ 403-526-7346.
Lady Jayhawk Basketball
We can’t believe the basketball season has come to
an end. What a whirlwind of a season! For the
third season, we choose to enter one of our teams in
the grade 9 league while the other played in the 7 &
8 B league. Although some people measure success
in the win/loss column, we believe that it has been a
successful year from the standpoint that we saw
tremendous skill improvement and growth, were
competitive within each league, represented our
school with pride, and had a lot of fun. Team
Werner won the Consolation side of the grade 7 & 8
league and as the season went on, the players
showed more confidence and leadership on the
court. Team Thomas finished the season winning

the Consolation side of the grade 9 league playing
competitively with all teams entered, and went on to
challenge themselves, and strut their stuff, with a
fourth place finish in the Southern Alberta Zone.
The one thing that didn’t change this year was the
support and dedication to the Jayhawks by players
and parents. As coaches, there is nothing more
important than parental involvement and support,
and we thank you for giving of your time, and effort
to make this a successful year. The dedication of
players is also important in having a successful
basketball program, and this year our girls came
together as a team and supported each other.
Through this support and dedication, the team
raised enough funds to begin the season with a team
building night, travel to an out of town tournament,
receive team warm-up shirts for each player, and to
celebrate their successes with a year-end trip to a
Red Deer Middle School Tournament.
The sad thing about Alexandra Middle School is
that we only get to have our students for two years,
and then we say goodbye. As coaches, it will be
hard to see our grade eights leave. This group has
been a pleasure to coach, and a lot of fun to be
around. We would like to thank all players and
their parents for contributing to our school, and
encourage all of you to work hard outside of school
to improve on your skills and continue to play
basketball.
Coaching Staff:
Miss Werner
Mrs. Thomas
Boys “A” Basketball
Another successful Boy’s Basketball season has
come to an end with the “A” Boys Grade 8 team
winning the South Zone 1J Championship silver
medal. The Jayhawks hosted the tournament in the
Hat High North Gym and defeated the Notre Dame
Bull Dawgs by 6 points to reach the gold medal
final. In that game, Alexandra met a strong GS
Lakie team from Lethbridge and played hard but
came up a bit short of the win.
Playing in the grade 9 “A” league, the Jawhawks
compiled a league record of 3 wins against 7 losses
and after defeating Irvine in the consolation semi-
final, the Jayhawks lost to Notre Dame to finish
second in the league consolation side.
The Jayhawks played in 3 tournaments this past
season. The highlight was our home tournament
victory over, whom else, Notre Dame. Other
results included consolation championships in the
Dawg Pound Classic and the St. Mary’s
tournament. Team awards will be presented to
several players at the year-end social. These awards
will include Team MVP, Most Improved and the
“Hustle” Award. “A” Team members included
Lewis Brown, Riley Stenhouse, Cam Fischer, Adam
Hansen, Paul Li, Vanja Vujovic, Logan Baumann,
Skyler Saddleback, Owin Bannow and Jordan
Weimer.
Another highlight of the season was the purchase of
team sets of sublimated white uniforms for both the
“A” and “B” teams. Together with our blue
uniforms, the Jayhawks will now be able to dress
out in either home or away colors. Thanks to
Driver’s Edge and Mona McConnell for a
significant contribution to the purchase of these new
uniforms.
The “B” Boys Basketball team was comprised
exclusively of grade 7 players and these students
will be the cornerstone of next year’s “A” team.
The “B” Boys were a few overtime points away
from winning the “B” League. Playing against a
strong team with several grade 8 players from
Redcliff’s Parkside Junior High, the Jayhawks came
within a whisker of winning the title. Great job
boys!! The team consisted of the following players:
Kyle Fischer, Brayden McKenna Brendan Newton,
Jackson Hill, Nic Zivanovic, Chance Winslow,
Sean McConnell, Logan Spruyt, Chour Chour, and
Douth Reat.
Thanks to all players and parents for contributing to
a memorable season and we all look forward to
watching these players as they move on to either the
Jayhawk “A” Team or the Hat High Mohawks and
even greater accomplishments.
Coach Mr. T. Carson

AMS 2010 Badminton Teams
The following girls and boys will represent our
AMS 2010 Badminton Team. Congratulations to
those who made it and thanks to all that came out!
Grade 8 Girls Grade 8 Boys
Sarah Chow Riley Stenhouse
Jill James Jackie Chow
Mindy Kolosetti Dawson Thompson
Megan Moll Darek Heinz
Celina Batsel Rene Jiang
Keely Bartlett Cameron Fischer
Arlinda Musliu Parkor Thomas
Kat Mamona Kevin Ellefson
Grade 7 Girls Grade 7 Boys
Haley Powers Nolan Rattai
Robyn Phelps Logan Spruyt
Vallista Hoffner Cory Walker
Jenna Spruyt Spencer Archibald
Robyn Wheeler Nikola Zivanovic
Chantelle Majore Macen Dillman
Chelsea Kleckner Brenden Newton
Abby Mayer Kyle Fischer
Medicine Hat Sun Devils
www.mhlacrosse.com
Phone: (403) 581-0477
Midget $225.00
1993-1994
Novice to Midget
fees include shorts &
entry fee to Lax to the
Max tournament.
Junior $300.00
1992-1988
(plus 2 postdated
cheques for $200.00
for travel expenses
for regular season)
Play off travel extra
Hawks Football
Spring had sprung and we were eagerly looking
forward to those first flowers of spring! While we
will have to wait a little longer for each of those, we
do not have to wait for football anymore!! It is
here!
Spring camp is a two week trial period where any
student in grades 6-8 can come out and try tackle
football. We have just finished one of our most
successful seasons yet and we are hoping to do even
better!
We cannot do better without you. If any students
are interested, please get a registration sheet and
come on out and give it a try. We are practicing
and ending just before the long weekend with a
jamboree (Modified Football Tournament). The
experience is non-threatening and while no previous
experience is necessary we do expect that the
athletes will be open to learning and trying new
things.
If you have or are a student that is interested you
can see Mr. Klein or give him a call at 403- 527-
8571 ext.3221. There are registration sheets in the
office.
Take the PLUNGE! Accept the Hawks Football
Challenge!
Darren Klein
Tyke $75.00
2001-2003
Includes Jersey
Novice $150.00
1999-2000
Pee Wee $225.00
1997-1998
Bantam $225.00
1995-1996

Medicine Hat Hawks Bantam Football
Medicine Hat Tackle Football Association
Southern Alberta Minor Football Association
Coaches: Scott Howes, (MHHS) 527-3371 ext#7520
Darren Klein, (AJHS) 527-8571 ext#3221
Spring Training Camp (April 19 – May 13)
Monday, April 19 th : Players from last season register Hawks locker room.
Tuesday April 20 th : New Players register Hawks locker room. (Equipment distribution)
Wednesday April 21 st Equipment distribution for new players(3:30 – 4:00)Practice 4:00-5:30
Monday, April 26 th : Equipment distribution for new players(3:30 – 4:00)Practice 4:00-5:30
Tuesday April 27 th : Equipment distribution for new players(3:30 – 4:00)Practice 4:00-5:30
Wednesday April 28 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Thursday, April 29 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Monday, May 3 rd : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Tuesday, May 4 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Wednesday, May 5 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Thursday, May 6 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Monday, May 10 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Tuesday, May 11 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Wednesday, May 12 th : Practice 4:00 – 5:30.
Thursday, May 13 th : Bantam Spring Tournament 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Checklist for players:
Mouthguard (or bring $2 to buy them from our supply)
Personal water bottle
T-shirt to wear under your equipment
Shorts to wear under football pants (any will do, spandex or light cotton recommended)
Practice jersey (hockey sweater will do) (green or white football jerseys...some are available from
team supply). Write your name on this (and all other personal items) with a permanent marker.
Cleated shoes (soccer or non-metal baseball). You may get away with using running shoes for the
first couple of days, but cleated shoes ARE necessary to prevent injury and to make the most of
your abilities.
Your Alberta Health care number and Parent Waiver form. (copies included)
______ $30.00 The registration fee for this Spring Camp
(Includes Football Alberta insurance for entire season)
______ $5.00 More if you would like a Hawks T-shirt.
Cheques may be made payable to Hawks Football.
If there are any questions, call the coaches at the numbers above.

You are invited to attend
Hawks Football Spring Camp
April 19 – May 13
Registration and Equipment pick-up – April 19
Camp ends on May 13 with a Jamboree
Hosted by the “HAWKS”
All Players Grade 6-8 are welcome
To

MEDICINE HAT HIGH SCHOOL
EXTRA-CURRICULAR FORM
Student Name: ________________________ Date: _______________
I/WE are satisfied that my/our son/daughter ________________________________________
is in good health to take part in strenuous activities. He/she
has my permission to participate in the extra-curricular
activities indicated below and conducted by Medicine Hat
High School.
It is with my/our knowledge that my son/daughter has been examined by a medical doctor within the last
12 months and has been declared that he/she is physically fit to compete in the following extra-curricular
activities indicated below and conducted by Medicine Hat High School.
I/WE also agree with the need to have our son/daughter examined by a physician following an illness or
injury to re-establish the bill of good health and understand that this, or any other medical examination, is
my sole responsibility.
Parent Signature: _________________________ Date: _________________
Please check each of the sports/clubs below he/she is permitted to tryout for and/or take part in:
□ Badminton □ Baseball □ Basketball □ Cross Country
□ Curling X Football □ Golf □ Rugby
□ Soccer □ Track & Field □ Volleyball □ Other: __________________
□ Band □ Choir □ Drama □ Other: __________________Please specify
PERSONAL INFORMATION: Gender: Male Female
Student’s Date of Birth: Day: ____ Month: ____ Year: ____ Age as of Sept. 1 st :_____
Student’s Alberta Health Care Number: ____________________________________
Additional Health Care Coverage: ____________________________________
Name of Physician: ____________________________________
Address of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________
Home Telephone Number: ____________________________________
Cell or Business Phone Number of Parent(s): ____________________________________
Name of Alternate Contact Person(s): ____________________________________
Address of Alternate Person(s) ____________________________________
Home Telephone Number of Alternate Contact: ____________________________________
Cell or Business Phone Number of Alternate: ____________________________________
HEALTH INFORMATION: (Check where applicable)
□ Asthma □ Blood Clotting Disorder □ Bruise Easily
□ Diabetes □ Epilepsy □ Heart Disease
□ Hernia □ High Blood Pressure □ Kidney Disease
□ Pneumonia □ Rheumatism □ Tetanus Booster
□ Other (Specify) _________________ □ Other (Specify) _________________
PREVIOUS SURGERY OR MAJOR ILLNESS:
PREVIOUS INJURIES: (sprains, strains, fractures, torn muscles, ligament injuries,
dislocation etc. If yes, check below and describe).
□ Ear □ Eye □ Nose □ Skull Fracture
□ Neck Injury □ Lower Back □ Chest or Ribs □ Abdominal
□ Shoulder □ Upper Arm □ Elbow □ Forearm
□ Wrist □ Hand □ Pelvis □ Hip
□ Upper Leg □ Lower Leg □ Knee □ Ankle
□ Concussion □ Other: __________________ □ Other: __________________
REMARKS:
ATHLETICS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times
in harmony with the rules and regulations that are set by
the administration and faculty of Medicine Hat High
School.
It is a privilege to have been chosen to represent the School
and others may judge Medicine Hat High School by the
conduct of its representatives. Disciplinary action will be
taken if students do not abide by the rules.
The rules of conduct on extra-curricular and field trips are as follows:
• the use of illegal drugs and/or alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited;
• students are not to be involved with the theft or vandalism of property;
• the use of physical force or threats to resolve personal disagreements is prohibited;
• other instructions relating to specific activities.
The advisor/coach will provide a written copy of the rules to the student at the beginning of the term or, in
the case of several trips, prior to the beginning of the trip. These rules must be approved by the Principal.
Positive Consequences:
Participation in extra-curricular activities carry considerable
rewards for the participants.
At the end of each term the Principal will contact the students and parents by letter commending the
students for the manner in which they have represented themselves and the School.
In the case of field trips, staff members will be expected to give positive recognition to those students who
have been co-operative and well behaved. Staff members are encouraged to include a set of positive
consequences in their discipline plan.
Negative Consequences:
Violations of the first three (3) rules listed above will result
in the following:
• the coach or supervisor will immediately remove the offending student from further
participation in the activity;
• the coach or supervisor will contact the parents by telephone and request that they come and
take the offending student home;
• the Principal may suspend the student for a period not exceeding five (5) days and may also
prohibit that student from participating in any extra-curricular activity (Policy 660 E 001);
• the police may be contacted to discuss the possibility of charges being laid if the student’s
actions are in violation of the law.
Violation of rules set by advisors/coaches will be dealt with under the terms of the discipline plan outlined
by the advisor/coach.
I/WE hereby agree to allow our son/daughter _____________________________________
• to travel with the school teams/clubs indicated on the reverse side, under the supervision of the
designated teacher/supervisor for each of the trips as scheduled for the teams/clubs,
□Yes □No
• to drive my/our vehicle, having proper and adequate insurance, to and from off-campus activities
within the city of Medicine Hat,
□Yes □No
**IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Students are strongly discouraged from driving to and from activities in their own vehicle.
Students are expected to ride with their team or parents when possible.
• STUDENTS ARE NOT TO TRANSPORT OTHER STUDENTS.
I/WE HEREBY WAIVE any rights my child/children or we, as parents or guardians, may otherwise
have against Medicine Hat High School, its employees or the Medicine Hat School Board #76 or any
employee of the Board within the scope of their employment, for any damage or injury suffered by our
child/children during the said excursions or trips.
I/WE ACKNOWLEDGE that there are inherent risks associated with this activity and that I/we or my
child(ren) could sustain personal injury through participation in this event and I/we are hereby accepting
to take that risk on behalf of myself or my child(ren).
I/WE GIVE PERMISSION for my daughter/son to participate in the indicated activities and I/we am/are
aware of the regulations pertaining to athletics and extra-curricular activities.
I/WE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that this consent and waiver is signed as a personal
representative of _______________________________________________________
(name of student - printed)
1) ___________________________________ ________________________________
(Name of Parent/Guardian - printed) (Signature of Parent/Guardian)
2) ___________________________________ ________________________________
(Name of Parent/Guardian - printed) (Signature of Parent/Guardian)
3) I, _____________________________________________, have read the regulations
(Name of Student - printed)
pertaining to athletics and extra-curricular activities and am prepared to follow them.
______________________________ Dated this ___ day of _____________, 200___
(Signature of Student)

Congratulations on an outstanding and successful Grade 8
Science Fair! You should all be extremely proud of your
accomplishments!
Overall AMS Science Fair Project Medals
were awarded to the following students:
Gold: Tree Huggers – Alana West & Kailey Letkeman
Silver: Future Vehicles – Dominic King & Chase Anderson
Bronze: I Will Survive – Kelly Ridgedale & Tori Thomas
Ribbons were awarded to the following students:
Chemistry
1 st – Soda Pop Rocks
Derek Dunn & Thomas Gries
2 nd – Fizz pHanatics
Celina Batsel & Kaitlin Cavanaugh
3 rd – Sweet Tooth Explosion
Dana Kerr & Ashley Steininger
1 st – Green & Clean
Jackie Chow & Talen Graham
2 nd – Secret Solutions
Mindy Kolosetti & Jenna Litke
3 rd – Marker Magic
Jared Schlemko & Jordan Weimer
1 st – Lip Gloss Extravaganza
Jessica Chartrand & Shayna Hogg
2 nd – Hairspray Frenzy
Haley Crawford & Rachael Leis
3 rd – Nail Necessities
Breanne Billay & Paige Lacelle-Winter
1 st – Plants Worth
Kaillie Bergen & Chayleen Rose
2 nd – Crystal Biomes
Kristen Kargard
3 rd – Crystal Growth
Lacey Antonsen & Taylor Colgrave
Engineering/Physics
1 st – Pop Car
Adam Hansen & Parker Thomas
2 nd – Future Vehicles
Dominic King & Chase Anderson
3 rd – Burning Rubber
Cody Dick & Rene Jiang
1 st – The Potato Canon
Mitchell Jerry & Thomas Kenzie
2 nd – Trebuchet of Death
Lachlan Hargerink
3 rd – Bombs Away
Langdon Sutherland
Physical Sciences
1 st – Tree Huggers
Alana West & Kailey Letkeman
2 nd – Oops I Spilled
Katelyn Mamona & Keyana Moore
3 rd – Burn Baby Burn
Taliesin Cook & Kevin Ellefson
1 st – Exploding Eggs
Austin Martin & Bryan Nelson
2 nd – Tight Squeeze
Emily Crowshoe & Shallae Johnson
3 rd – Bouncing Egg
Liam Seib & Sven De Nobrega

1 st – Quicksand! Well Not Exactly!
Tessa Koi
2 nd – Guitaronics
Nicholas Herrman & Blair Russell
3 rd - Music Marks
Mike Munn & Riley Robinson
1 st – Ways of Surface Tension
Elizabeth Ruetch
2 nd – Fog in a Bottle
Lindsay Schafer
3 rd – Freezing Pure & Salt Water
Montana Wessel & Dee-Anna Wild
Biology
1 st – Young, Old: Does It Matter?
Darek Heinz & Riley Stenhouse
2 nd – What Colour Are You?
Rebecca Hirsch
3 rd – Math Musician
Caleigh Cooper & Taylor Ferguson
1 st – Taste Explosion
Dakota Cross & Nina Janosch
2 nd – Iz Got An Eye For Chocolate Boxes
Mollie-Rose Hutton & Kaysha-Rose
Moon
3 rd – Get Energized
Courtney Andres & Danica Allen
1 st – I Will Survive
Kelly Ridgedale & Tori Thomas
2 nd – Flower Power
Sierra Hopkins & Rachael Western
3 rd – Fruit & Veggietales
Nick Cadwallder & AJ Hicks
“Fan Favourite” Awards were presented to the following students
(as voted on by the observing classes):
Floating Vacuum – Darion Corah
Paper Glassez – Sebastian MacDonald & Irwin Brar
Ways of Surface Tension – Elizabeth Ruetch
Congratulations to all participants for all
their hard work and the display of their
fantastic science fair projects!

The AmS Grade 8 Science Fair was a HUGE
success, and there are a few people we would
like to thank …
• All family and friends who attended “Family Night” to share in
the students’ success, celebration of learning and pride in their
projects!
• .All our judges for taking on the difficult task of judging these
projects:
Bob Barnett
Paul Cook
Michelle Alcock
Mike Durbeniuk
Kaitlyn Durbeniuk
Brianna Durbeniuk
Bryon Shore
Trisha Westers
Natalie Winter
Tanya Ridgedale
Alice Kargard
Tony Zuback
Maria Gries
Shelly Bartlett
• Kari Weimer for greeting and registering our Judges.
Barb Moll
Dr. Paul Jerry
Bob Watson
Alex Mason
David Scribner
Pam Fode
Sheila Stickel
Karen Sackman
Kathy Conklin
Corrine Gnam
Robyn Hayhurst
Caroline Bell
Shawna Cooney
• Marcia Conway for collecting the judging results and filling in the certificates.
• Student Council for the money to buy the rosette ribbons for our 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place
winners.
Thank you all so very much,
Miss Werner, Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Whyte, Miss Durbeniuk, Miss Stickel
& 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 8G & 8H

March 2010
Dear Parents, Current & Former Students & Staff, and Community Members:
In 2009, Alexandra School celebrated its centennial. Although the beautiful original building has long since
been replaced, its legacy continues. Once a high school, elementary school, primary school, junior high school
and now middle school, Alexandra continues to play an active role in the education of young people within the
Medicine Hat community.
Each year Student Council determines a legacy project; something they want to leave for others. All students
are given an opportunity to vote on which project will be their legacy. While some of the projects have been
small, such as a water fountain, others have been fairly ambitious and have taken a number of years to
complete. The outdoor amphitheatre, the outdoor picnic tables, the video bulletin system throughout school are
examples of some of the more extensive projects undertaken and completed.
Three years ago students voted to have a free standing mural created for the front of the school to represent
Alexandra’s rich history and role as an educational facility. Mr. James Marshall was contracted to design the
mural. With input from students, his work of art now sits prominently in front of our building. The original
Alexandra stone has been repaired and is a significant part of this mural.
A project of this magnitude is costly. Student Council has already sold over 300 “bricks” (spaces on a section
of granite) to assist with the cost of the mural. Students who attend or attended Alexandra School add to the
legacy. Please consider adding your name to the mural by purchasing a “brick” at a cost of $50.00. Complete
the form on the back of this letter. Don’t forget to enclose your cheque. You may include several names as
shown in the example below. If more than one individual is identified, you may also wish to include the range
of dates they attended Alexandra School:
Sincerely,
Example: Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby, Cindy Brady 1968 – 1998
Student Council Executive

Brick Information:
Please print:
Name (s): _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Range of dates only please – see front page example
Please provide a telephone number should there be any questions.
_________________________
Please make your cheques payable to Alexandra Middle School or AMS.

ALEXANDRA MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Council Meeting
Room 104
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
MINUTES
1. Adoption of the Minutes. Motion made by Tony Zuback and seconded by Bob Burgess.
2. Principal’s Report to Parents – Mr. Lorne Cooper
Important Events Past/Present and Near Future
Feb. 26 Second Report Recognition. (Proposed Intramural/Academic Assembly)
– Video on file share for students to access.
Mar. 5 Science Fair – Excellent Science fair. Teacher’s judged three overall winners.
Mar. 8 Faculty Council 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Administrators unavailable.
Mar. 9 Orientation & Information Evening 7:00 p.m. – Comments made by Lorne on Bob’s approach as
other parents were impressed.
Mar. 12 Staff Collaboration Day Staff and Department Meetings
– staff unavailable to the public due to meetings. No school for students.
Mar. 16 Support Staff Meeting 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Office staff unavailable.
Mar. 19 District PD Day – no school for students
Mar. 22 MHHS registration team at Alexandra to talk to the grade 8’s
Mar. 23 School Council Meeting 7:00-8:00 p.m. room 104
Mar. 24 Hat High Orientation at 7p.m.
Ap. 1 Locker Clean up
Ap. 2 to 11 inclusive Easter Break
Ap. 12 Classes Resume Day 1
Ap. 12 Faculty Council 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Administrators unavailable.
Ap. 14 Team/Club Photos
Ap. 15 Last Day of 3rd CTS Rotation
Ap. 15 Teachers submit marks
Ap. 16 Staff Collaboration Day Staff and Department Meetings
– staff unavailable to the public due to meetings. No school for students.
Ap. 20 Support Staff Meeting 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Office staff unavailable.
Ap. 23 Third Report Card Issued.
Items of Interest:
• Registrations for Next Year (Richelle) – Mrs. Thomas has visited all the Elementary Schools other than
George Davison (scheduled for this Friday).
• Next Year’s Administration (Lorne) – Mr. Peters, former Vice Principal, has accepted the position as
Principal. Mrs. Thomas will be 1 st Vice Principal and Mr. Troy Bartman as 2 nd Vice-Principal.
• Security Cameras (Lorne) – Policy will need to be developed. Have to follow FOIP guidelines. Up to
schools to find the budget and how they will have security cameras at their schools.
3. Chair Report: (Bob Burgess)
•Communications - Board document, looking at policies on security cameras, budget issues: school
closures, full day kindergarten.
•Other – Bob served on both committees for the interviews and he commented on how qualified the
candidates were. He feels that the staff at AMS are very committed to our children. Bob plans to attend first
parent council next year to voice his comments and let them know what a great Administrative team Alexandra
will have.

4. Council of School Councils: (Tony Zuback) – Dr. Gordon Neufeld coming to present this week. Notice sent
out to families through e-mail. Meeting March 18 th updates: guest speaker Molly Hanson-Nagel on nutrition
guidelines, role in SD76 and more awareness of healthy eating. Roy Wilson, Board member mentioned that on
April 6 th SD76 will make a decision regarding full-day Kindergarten. Currently the program costs the district
over $800,000.00, funding not covered by the Alberta Government. George P. Vanier will be relocated to
Herald School in September 2010.
5. Home and School Contact Person: (Bob Burgess) – Nothing to report
6. MyPlace Wellness Conference: (Melanie Connellan) - Discussion around the Wellness Conference on
November 18, 2010. Two guest speakers will be coming Doug Gleddie and Paul Placus (show X-Weighted).
Theme will be physical activity / health and wellness. Paul Placus will hold an evening parent session as well
as a “Boot Camp” seminar on the Saturday. Great sessions are planned relating to physical, social/emotional
and safety in terms of health. Wanted: Feedback on providing lunch. Discussed options: Subway, calling Hat
High, etc. Suggested the focus is the conference and the meal shouldn’t be an extra stress. Students will get
healthy snacks and a tote bag. Some grants have been applied for through the City $6,500.00 (waiting to hear
from others).
- MyPlace has been involved with the registrations for next year and potential new in-takes. They have been
very busy. There has been a good response to open house and summer programming planned. Corey Johnson
will present on Adversity to the students on June 4, 2010.
- May 2010 a parenting workshop called Triple P. Three teen sessions on a tool box of skills for parents of
teens.
- Suggested Melanie Connellan attend first Parent Council meeting next year to get some parent helpers for the
Wellness Conference.
7. Other
Next Meeting: April 27, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m. in Room 104

Present:
Guests:
1.0 Call to order
2.0 Introductions
3.0
School District Services
MINUTES – Council of School Councils
Thursday March 18, 2010
Heather Smith-Schenkey, Roy Wilson, Terrie Chapdelaine, Lilas Litousky, Tony Zuback, Marcie Moore,
Tammy Loeffler, Candia Kulessa, Ashley Christianson, Becky Baskier, Grant Henderson
Cherie de Boer, Molly Hanson-Nagel, Kimberlee Brooks
• The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Heathery Smith-
Schenkey.
• Grant Henderson introduced Molly Hanson-Nagel, Healthy School
Project Facilitator
• SD76 invited Molly Hanson-Nagel on staff to work with our schools
for one year (ceasing May, 2010) to bridge communication between
students, staff, and parents in supporting nutrition initiatives in
schools.
• Cherie de Boer and Kimberlee Brooks, with Alberta Health Services-
Healthy Weights, team with Molly to encourage healthy food choices
and physical well-being in children and youth.
Guest Speaker: Molly Hanson-Nagel
45 minute presentation
• Molly’s project encompassed the need for healthy eating, active
living, and positive social environments for overall wellbeing. The
shortfall in school-aged children is lack of healthy eating.
• In 2009, Policy 680 was implemented in our schools in an effort to
create an environment that provides healthy food choices and
promotes healthy eating habits. Congratulations to all schools for
making positive changes in response to policy.
• An Advisory Committee with “Lead Teacher” representatives was
formed to address specific school needs. Supportive strategies were
developed, including the Healthy Habits Challenge, as well as
offering 50 sessions of Be Fit for Life to students and staff.
• Partnerships have been made with Moving and Choosing and Healthy
Opportunities for Children. The latter granted $10 000, which has
been used in 15 of our schools to support healthy nutrition initiatives.
• Resources distributed: Single Serving Packaged Food List, Healthy
School Communities Resource Package, School Nutrition Handbook,
Bake Better Bites, How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers, and My
Amazing Little Cookbook (order free class sets from
www.movingandchoosing.com )
.
Action To Be Taken
Present summary at School
Council Meetings.

• Parent councils using fast food restaurants for hot lunches should
refer to sd76.ab.ca “Healthy Living” for healthy choices available at
these vendors.
10 minute question/answer period
• Molly requested feedback on how to educate parents that are making
poor food choices.
• Parents gave positive feedback and support.
4.0 • Adoption of January 14, 2010 minutes
5.0
6.0
• Motion made by Terrie Chapdelaine to approve minutes as distributed.
Accepted as distributed.
Old Business
• AHSCA Conference and AGM – April 23 – 25, 2010
• refer to the website for information www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca
• Resolutions can be found and reviewed at
http://www.ahsca.ab.ca/pdfs/Call%20for%20Resolutions%20fall%2020
09.pdf
Parenting Through the Years
• Free regional event for parents on:
• March 27 @ the Medicine Hat Lodge
• March 25 @ Esplanade (7-8:30 pm)
• March 27 @ Parkside School, Redcliff (9am-noon)
• Keynote: Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Author of Hold On To Your Kids- Why
Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
• www.positiveculture.ca/CPEF-Conference-2010
7.0 Trustee Comments: Dr. Roy Wilson
• Presented on Dr. Wilson’s behalf by Heather Smith-Schenkey:
• Dr Henderson to report on Dr. Barrie Bennett
• The board and trustees are reviewing research on the impact of
kindergarten programming on children’s learning, and appreciate
parent feedback. (refer to Superintendent report for more
discussion).
• Budget cuts. (Refer to Superintendent report for more discussion).
• Exciting Field trips recently approved (eg. MHHS football teams will
travel to California)
• School closure: George P. Vanier School will relocate to Herald
School starting September 2010. Central Park School consideration
for closure – public meeting March 22, 7 p.m. at Central Park
School.
Action To Be Taken
3 parents from River Heights
School will attend.
COSC requested they present a
summary next meeting.

8.0
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Henderson reports:
• Education Budget: The new budget will force further cuts of $1.4
million deficit. The Board still encourages parents to refer to the
Advocacy booklet they have printed to empower parents to voice
their concerns to government. The board must find ways to cut
spending with minimal impact on learning.
• School closures (as described in Trustee comments)
• Sale of unused schools or leasing unused space (with criteria
tenants to meet) is a consideration
• For the past 6 years, SD76 has offered full day kindergarten,
despite being funded for only a ½ day program. Unfunded
cost has been $825 000 annually. The Board has been
researching the learning impact of full day K program,
seeking public opinion, and investigating many options to
handle the unfunded program. A decision will be made by
the end of April, 2010 regarding the kindergarten program.
• Video Surveillance: The Board has given its approval to write a policy
enabling security cameras to be in schools. The Policy must include
FOIP regulations, purpose for use, when and where they are used,
storage and destruction of data, and authorized personnel to view and
rationale of viewing.
• Barrie Bennett: The Board maintains the instruction provided to staff
by Dr, Bennett is powerful and important. Next year, to minimize
disruptions in the schools that may occur when teachers are at work
shops, instructional time will be reduced from 5 to 3 days with Dr.
Bennett, and from 3 to 1 day for professional development follow-up.
Future meeting dates:
• May 5, 2010
9.0 Motion to Adjourn
• Motion made to adjourn meeting by Heather Smith-Schenkey at 8:27 p.m.
Action To Be Taken

March Events

4
11
18
25
SUN
5
MON
12 1
CLASSES
RESUME
Faculty
Council
Meeting
@ 3:00 p.m.
19 1
26 2
“Birth of the
CPR”
Musical
Theatre
10:45
6
TUES
13 2
20 2
Support Staff
Meeting
@ 9:00 a.m.
27 1
School Council
Meeting
@ 7:00 p.m.
7
APRIL 2010
WED
14 1
Team/Club
Photos
Pink Shirt Day
(-Antibullying)
21 1
28 2
THURS
1 2
8
Locker
Clean Up
Easter Break
April 2 – 11,
Inclusive
15 2
Last day of
3 rd CTS
Rotation
Teachers
Submit marks
IPP’s Reviewed
(Parent Signature)
22 2
29 1
Grade 8’s to attend
Skills Competition
MHC (a.m.)
2
9
16
FRI
NO SCHOOL
GOOD FRIDAY
PD Day
Middle School
Conference
NO SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS
23 1
THIRD REPORT
CARD
ISSUED
30 2
3
10
17
24
SAT