The Gator News November 2012 - River East Transcona School ...

Principal: Brian Locken
Bertrun E. Glavin
166 Antrim Road
Winnipeg, MB R2K 3L2
Telephone: (204) 669-1277
Fax: (204) 668-9361
Web address:
schools.retsd.mb.ca/beg
School Hours
AM entry bell 8:55
Announcements 9:00
AM recess 10:15-10:30
Lunch 11:45-12:45
PM recess 2:00-2:15
PM dismissal 3:25
Office hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Early Dismissal
Wednesdays—2:40pm
November 7
January 16
February 20
April 10
May 15
In Service Days - No Classes
Monday, November 12
Friday, November 23
Monday, February 4
Friday, March 1
Friday, March 15
Friday, April 19
The Gator News
November 2012
Principals Message:
We continue to work very hard on behalf of all the students at Bertrun E. Glavin.
October has been a busy month, students and staff have been very busy engaged in
so many wonderful teaching and learning opportunities.
Our Remembrance Day Assembly is quickly approaching on Friday, November 9 th at
10:40am. All parents, guardians and family members are welcome to attend.
Student report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, November 20 th . Student involved
conferences will be held on Thursday, November 22 nd in the evening from 4:00 - 8:00
pm, as well as Friday, November 23 rd from 9:00 - 11:30am. We are certainly looking
forward to meeting each of you and to celebrate your child(s) learning.
I would encourage all parents/guardians to visit the following website so you can
view the New Provincial Report Card that every student within River East Transcona
School Division will be receiving. The new report card can be viewed at:
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/report_cards/docs/pb_1-8.pdf
If you have any questions about the new report card, please contact me at the
school.
Staff have been working hard to set direction as it pertains to setting up the criteria
for our School Wide Theme of being Socially Responsible. At B.E. Glavin we are
committed to being SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE. A specific focus of our
teaching and learning will be determining and celebrating what it means to be a
“GATOR”, with regards to the values, beliefs and virtues that are commonly held and
shared here at Bertrun E. Glavin School.
We are working to provide an opportunity for all students and staff to purchase
School Clothing (GATOR WEAR). In the very near future, we are looking at selling
T-shirts (short and long sleeved), and hoodies, all with our exciting new logo. More
information will be sent out shortly, we are planning to have all clothing orders arrive
before Christmas.
Our next Parent Advisory Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7 th
from 6:45 - 7:30pm in the library. Any parent/guardian interested in attending is
welcome. We continue to work on inviting parent volunteers into our school and
classroom to support the amazing teaching and learning that occurs each day. We
will also be looking to attract the help of volunteers who may have some time to give
towards creating props or costumes for our upcoming Christmas Concert.
Thank-you for your continued support, it has been a great start to the year!
Sincerely,
Mr. B. Locken

Call Back System Reminder
We have a “call back system” in place to help ensure the safety of our students.
The success of this program rests very much upon the co-operation of parents.
Please notify the school office (before 9am) each time a child is going to be absent or late.
The school office has an answering service so you can call at any time and leave a message.
Please keep your phone numbers up to date with the office to help us contact you easily.
NOTE:
Forgetting 3 times to notify the school that your child is going
to be absent or late will result in cancellation of your access
to the call back program.
The office number is 204-669-1277.
Thank you for helping us keep your children safe!
ALLERGY ALERT - Our School is Nut Free
There are students/ teachers with life threatening allergies in the school. We would like to ask all
families to consider the following in the interest of safety for these students:
� Nuts are the most common allergen in the school (especially peanuts).
� Check the labels on food products that are sent to school (avoid nut products).
Because nuts can cause Severe, Life-Threatening reactions in some people, we ask that you adopt
the following food guidelines
1. When packing your child’s lunch/snacks:
� DO NOT send food items that contain nuts or prepared in peanut oils.
� DO NOT send peanut butter/ Nutella sandwiches to school.
2. WASH YOUR HANDS if you eat nuts or nut products before coming/returning to school.
3. Store bought goods MUST BE pre-packaged with a clearly marked manufacturer’s
ingredient list indicating that it does not contain nuts.
4. Home-baked goods SHOULD NOT contain nuts and should not
be prepared where nuts/nut products are stored or chopped.
Board of Trustees 2012-2013
Name Ward Email address Phone
Colleen Carswell 1 ccarswell@retsd.mb.ca 222-1486
George Marshall 1 gmarshall@retsd.mb.ca 221-8464
John Toews 2 jtoews@retsd.mb.ca 663-0475
Robert Fraser (Chair) 3 rfraser@retsd.mb.ca 667-9348
Eva Prysizney 4 eprysizney@retsd.mb.ca 668-3501
Wayne Ritcher (Vice-chair) 4 writcher@retsd.mb.ca 663-6669
Peter Kotyk 5 pkotyk@retsd.mb.ca 668-4181
Shirley Timm-Rudolph 5 stimmrudolph@retsd.mb.ca 414-8239
Greg Proch 6 gproch@retsd.mb.ca 663-1925

Safety Over Convenience is the Key
Recently we have had concerns expressed about people parking or stopping in illegal zones at and near the
school. Traffic control signs are posted in the following areas:
Ø Parking Lot - Do Not Enter
The parking lot is designated for staff and school buses only.
Please DO NOT enter the parking lot or use the parking lot entrance
to turn around on Antrim.
Ø South Side of Antrim Road (in front of the school) - School Bus Loading Zone - No Parking
Vehicles are not allowed to stop/park AT ALL in this zone.
No Parking/ Stopping from 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, September - June.
Ø South Side of Antrim Road (East side of parking lot driveway) – No Parking – Loading Zone
Indicating that you can only stop briefly to drop off/ pick up children. DO NOT park.
Ø North Side of Antrim Road - No Parking - From 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, Sept. - June.
Dropping off your children on this side means they have to cross a busy street in the middle
of the block without the benefits of patrols. This is not a safe!
Please drop off/ pick up only on the south side of Antrim or
at an intersection where your child can cross with patrols.
Ø We ask all families for their support and cooperation in keeping our children safe.
Please keep the above in mind for all future events at the school.
The school has been advised by community neighbours that they will call tow trucks if
people are incorrectly parked.
Safety Reminder
It is not safe for students to be on school grounds before 8:45am and 12:35pm, as
there is no supervision before these times.
Please arrange for your children to arrive at school between 8:45-8:55am and between
12:35-12:45pm. Teachers and staff are on duty outside to supervise the playground at
8:45am and 12:35pm.
It is also very important that children are picked up after school at 3:25pm as there will be no supervision on
the school grounds after that time.
Lost & Found
Every year we have unmarked clothing and supplies that find their way to our Lost & Found.
All items brought/ worn to school need to be clearly labeled in order to be returned to their rightful owner.
Our Lost & Found box is located in the hallway be-side the Library. Parents are encouraged to check the box
regularly. Items of value, such as jewellery, glasses, etc. are kept in the
office.

Mr. Locken’s Lemonade Party!
Students will continue to work towards earning
invitations to bi-monthly Lemonade Parties this
year!
Students at Bertrun E. Glavin have been making
the selection process to the Lemonade Parties
very difficult for the teachers. Students can earn
an invitation to sit with Mr. Locken on Friday and
enjoy a cool glass of lemonade and conversation
with students from each of the classrooms from
every grade level. The criteria for selection is
very simple, students can be recognized for any special effort, accomplishment or act of
kindness that stands out in their teachers mind.
Keep working hard and maybe it will be you at the next Lemonade Party!
Remembrance Day Assembly
We will hold our annual Remembrance Day Service on Thursday,
November 9 th at 10:40am. Students will reflect on the meaning of
Remembrance Day, honouring and thanking the many soldiers who
fought for human rights.
Kindergarten AM Love their Reading Buddies
The morning Kindergarten class and the grade 4 students enjoy each others company and
reading skills during our monthly Buddy reading. The younger students are always very
excited to spend time with a grade 4 buddy.

Flag Football Tournament
Congratulations to all of the grade four and five students that participated in this year's
Divisional Flag Football Tournament.
Our students had the opportunity to learn a new game, demonstrate fair play and team
work, and most of all have FUN!!
Our athletes braved the cool temperatures for over 5 hours as they participated in a total
of six games against other schools in our division.
Our students were safe, respectful & responsible!
Way to be Great Gators! We are proud of you!

Patrol of the Month!
Our patrols have been hard at work during the first part of the
school year. As part of our patrol program this year we are
selecting patrols of the month. These patrols are selected by
the adult patrol supervisors and the patrol captains.
We would like to congratulate the following patrols of the month for September:
Nickalas, Abby, Christofour and Aiden.
Thank you for your hard work and leadership. Keep up the good work patrols.
2012-2013 Bertrun E. Glavin School Safety Patrols
The students of Bertrun E. Glavin want to give the patrols a great big THANK YOU! They
appreciate the patrols for their patience and politeness. They like how patrols always watch
for cars and only let them cross when it is safe and they like that the patrols are always
there on time. The Kindergartens would also love to thank the Kindergarten Patrols for all
of their support and guidance! Keep up the fantastic work!
As the cold weather approaches, patrols are reminded to dress warmly by wearing a hat,
mitts, boots and ski pants. Patrols need to listen each day for the weather and follow the
Inclement Weather Guidelines.
-27 °C to –34 °C
It is recommended that the time on post not exceed 10 minutes. Warm clothing is essential.
Facial protection is recommended.
-34 °C to –42 °C
It is recommended that the time on post not exceed 5 minutes. Posts located more than a
5 minute walk from the school will not be patrolled. Warm clothing and facial
protection is essential.
Below –42 °C
No students on post.
Anti-bullying at BEG
On October 25, 2012 the Winnipeg Police Association,
supported by corporate sponsors, presented the Cool 2
Be Kind program to our grades 1 – 3 students. The
anti-bullying message focuses on being kind to others.
From left to right: Police Officer Kevin Rampersad,
Madison, Lexa, Valeria, Operator Ashley Reynolds.

Remembrance Day Service
Music Notes!
Our annual Remembrance Day Service will be held on Friday, November 9 th , at 10:40 a.m. in
the Gym. “Garfield and Friends,” our Gr. 3/4T and 4A Choir, will be singing the song, “Heart
to Heart” and “Snoopy’s Gang,” our Gr. 4/5S and 5A Choir, will perform “One World.”
Parents, relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
Grade 1’s Keep the Beat!
One of the first concepts/skills that our Grade 1 students practise in Grade 1 Music is finding
the beat of a song and keeping a steady beat in a variety of ways. Pictured below, you see
some of our 1A students from Mrs. Hlady’s classroom playing the rhythm sticks on the beat
while the class is singing along with a recording of a Reggae piece entitled “Back to School.”
4A Canadian Studies
This year in our grade 4 social studies class we are learning about the geographic regions in
Canada. There are six regions the Cordillera, The Appalachian, The Interior Plains, Canadian
Shield, The Arctic and St. Lawrence Lowlands. We have watched a movie and read about
the regions. We have learned many interesting facts. Did you know that Mount Logan is
the tallest mountain in Canada? The Arctic is so cold that it is impossible for tress to grow in
that region, but some plants have adapted to the weather. We live in the Interior Plains,
which has good farm land. We are learning so much and hope to share our learning with
others.
By Sherab, Winny, and Rajdeep

Winter Storms & School Closure
In the event that it is necessary to close schools and/or cancel transportation because of severe weather
conditions, the following procedure will be followed:
A) The decision to close schools and/or cancel transportation will be made by the Superintendent in
consultation with the Director of Transportation.
B) The decision to close, if it is made, will be conveyed to the Director of Transportation in Sunrise
for all affected Springfield students.
C) The decision will be communicated to the media:
CBC AM 990 & FM 98.3 CFWM BOB FM 99.9 CKMM Hot 103.1
CBC (French) CHIQ-94 FM 94.3 QX104 FM 104.1
CJOB AM 680 CKY FM102.3 Clear FM CITI 92.1 FMCFRW AM 1290
CJKR Power 97 CKY TV & CITY TV
COOL FM 99.1 CKSB (French) FM 90.5
D) Everyone is asked to listen to the media for announcements regarding school closing and/or
cancellation of transportation.
E) If it is necessary to close schools or bus students home early during the school day because of
severe weather conditions, schools will be contacted by the Superintendent’s Department.
F) In the event that transportation is cancelled in the morning, this cancellation will apply for the
whole day.
G) Processes specific to school bus transportation are attached.
PLEASE NOTE: On stormy days when student transportation is cancelled but schools are open, it is expected
that all staff will be in attendance.
This note is to assist all concerned to know what the procedures are and where to access information
surrounding the cancellation of school bus transportation.
GENERAL RULE
All of Metro Winnipeg School Divisions follow one system. At about 6:10 a.m. we consult Environment
Canada weather information - either on television or via its WEB site.

B. E. Glavin Elementary School Lunch Program
NOW HIRING for 2012-2013 School Year
The B.E. Glavin School Lunch Program is looking for individuals who are interested in
contributing positively to our community.
Position Available: Lunch Supervisors
Position Summary: The Bertrun E. Glavin Lunch Program Supervisor provides for the safe supervision of all
students enrolled in the Lunch Program during the lunch break.
Grades 1 – 5
Hours of work - 11:35 am - 12:55 pm ( Monday – Friday)
Salary ($12.00 per day)
Detailed job description available
Position Qualifications: Have a positive attitude and a friendly personality
Able to work with children and adults in a respectful and professional manner
Available and willing to take part in Professional Development programs as required
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Interested Applicants: Please contact the school at 669-1277
** Please note that only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted, we thank all that have applied.
City of Winnipeg Leisure Guide
The City of Winnipeg is proud to provide a wide variety of recreation and leisure opportunities that contribute to the overall
well-being of our community. The Leisure Guide is published three times per year and is filled with fun and exciting programs for
everyone.
For more information on leisure, sport and fitness programs, please pick up a copy of the Leisure Guide, call 311 or log on to
Winnipeg.ca/leisureonline. Guides are available for pick up at civic pools, libraries and leisure centres, and at a number of retail
locations including Safeway, 7-Eleven and Mac’s.
Watch for the Winter 2013 Leisure Guide at the beginning of December! Registration for swimming lessons only will begin on
December 11 at 9:00 a.m. Registration for all other programs will begin on December 12 at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be
ongoing after these start dates.
City of Winnipeg Priceless Fun
Winnipeggers now have easy access to information about free recreation, leisure and library programs with the free
programming guide, Priceless Fun.
The winter edition of Priceless Fun, available in December, provides information about the free programs for children and youth
being offered by the City of Winnipeg throughout the city, all in one convenient guide.
Hard copies of Priceless Fun are available for pick up at all civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres. You can view the
current edition of Priceless Fun online at: Winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/pdfs/Free_programs.pdf. Information about programs is
also available by calling 311.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5 / Day 2
12 / Day 1
NO CLASSES
In-service Day
19 / Day 6
26 / Day 5
November 2012
6 / Day 3
13 / Day 2
7 / Day 4
-Hot Lunch Day
-Early Dismissal
2:40pm
-Lunch Prog mtg. 6pm
-PAC mtg. 6:45pm
14 / Day 3
20 / Day 1 21 / Day 2
27 / Day 6
1 / Day 6
8 / Day 5
15 / Day 4
22 / Day 3
Parent Teacher
Evening
2 / Day 1
9 / Day 6
Remembrance Day
Assembly 10:40am
16 / Day 5
-Picture Day Retakes
1pm
-Patrols to Wheelies
23 / Day 4
NO CLASSES—
ALL DAY
Parent Teacher AM
In-service PM
28 / Day 1 29 / Day 2 30 / Day 3
BEG Important Dates to Remember—December 2012
Wednesday, December 19 Christmas Concert
Friday, December 21 Last Day of Classes/Early Dismissal – 2:25 PM

December 2012
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3 / Day 4
10 / Day 3
17 / Day 2
4/ Day 5
11 / Day 4
.
18 / Day 3
5 / Day 6
-Lunch Prog mtg. 6pm
-PAC mtg. 6:45pm
12 / Day 5
19 / Day 4
Christmas Concert
1:30 & 7:00pm
Christmas Break
6/ Day 1
13 / Day 6
20 / Day 5
BEG Important Dates to Remember—January 2013
Monday, January 7 First Day of Classes after Break
Tuesday, January 15 Hep. B. Immunizations for grade 4s- PM
Wednesday, January 16 Early Dismissal – 2:40 PM
7 / Day 2
14 / Day 1
21 / Day 6
Last Day- early
dismissal 2:25pm