Sept12 - River East Transcona School Division

RADISSON
SCHOOL
Website - www.rad.retsd.mb.ca
Email- rad@retsd.mb.ca
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome back! We are all rested after another
wonderful Manitoba summer, and are excited and
happy to be back at Radisson. We hope your children
are too! Our priorities at Radisson this year include
improving literacy and numeracy skills; assessment and
the implementation of the new provincial report card;
and continuing to ensure that Radisson is a safe and
welcoming place for students, with a focus on our
hallway routines and behaviours. As you are aware,
last year we began electronic communication with many
of our families, sending home information via email.
We will resume that this year once we learn how to do
that in our new system.
We look forward to working again with you this year.
Together we can make a difference. Please feel free
to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or
relevant information that would be helpful.
PLAYGROUND HOURS
Our school hours are listed in the box to the right. In the
mornings, outdoor supervision does not start until 8:35 a.m.
and at lunch, for students not in the lunch program, outdoor
supervision does not begin until 12:30 p.m. Please do not send
your child(ren) prior to these times.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Newsletter
September 2012
Issue 1
Principal: Mrs. K. Cross
Phone Number: -------- 958-6591
Fax Number: ---------- 222-5037
24-Hour Absence Line: 958-6591
School Times:
School Start Time ------8:45 am
Lunch Begins ------------ 11:40 am
Lunch Ends ------------ 12:40 pm
Dismissal --------------- 3:25 pm
River East Transcona
School Trustees
2011-2012
Trustee Phone
Colleen Carswell ------------ 222-1486
George Marshall, ----------- 221-8464
John Toews ------------------ 663-0475
Robert Fraser Chair -------- 667-9348
Wayne Ritcher Vice Chair --- 663-6669
Eva Prysizney --------------- 668-3501
Peter Kotyk, ------------------ 668-4181
ShirleyTimm-Rudolph ----- 414-8239
Greg Proch ------------------- 663-1925

MILK PROGRAM
Our milk program will be continuing this school year. Milk will be available at lunchtime beginning
Tuesday, September 18 th . We are pleased that the chocolate milk has 25 % less sugar this year.
If you are interested in having your child purchase milk for lunch, please complete the blue order form
that was sent home earlier, and along with payment, have your child bring it to the school office to
purchase milk tickets. Extra order forms are available from the school office.
A BIG RADISSON WELCOME
We are pleased to announce that we have both a morning and an afternoon
Kindergarten class this year. We would like to welcome our new Kindergarten
students to Radisson School: Colby, Christian, Dustin, Sage, Brysen, Carter,
Korbyn, Rylan, Maia, Asmerat, Cole, Cathryn, Connor, Cassie, Bella, Cassie, Jaina, Aaliyah, Georgiy, Logan,
Adam, Tessa, Sophia, Carver, Kayla, Skyla, Shaun, Macy, Corbin, Taveon, Christina and Torri.
New Students in Gr. 1: Dayan and Kaylee
New Students in Gr. 2: Byron, Nolan, Nicole, William, John, Reign, Shalamar
and Kaden
New Students in Gr. 3: Julius and Kieran
New Students in Gr. 4: Denisse and Jodi
New Students in Gr. 5 Brooke-lyn, Anna and Anna
We also have some new staff members to introduce.
Welcome to :
� Ms. Hunt afternoon Kindergarten
� Ms. Evans music
� Ms. Mott afternoon, Grade 2
� Mrs. Hardman paraprofessional
� Mrs. Lesage paraprofessional
� Mrs. McKague paraprofessional
� Mrs. Hoeffs Community Connector
� Ms. McCutcheon teacher candidate in Room 1

Principal: Mrs. Cross
RADISSON SCHOOL STAFF
Ms. Bell Kindergarten Room 15
Ms. Hunt Kindergarten Room 16
Ms. Derkson Grade 1 Room 13
Mrs. Koth-Bull and Ms. Mott Grade 2 Room 11
Miss Stengel Grade 2/3 Room 10
Mrs. Hildebrand Grade 3 Room 7
Mr. Hoeppner Grade 4 Room 18
Mrs. Steinhoff Grade 4/5 Room 4
Mrs. Hoskins Grade 5 Room 1
SPECIALISTS
Ms. Hanna Phys. Ed
Mrs. Evans Music
Ms. Bell Teacher Librarian
Mrs. Solar Library Tech
Mrs. Sokoloff Resource Room 8
PARAPROFESSIONALS: Ms. Sokoliuk, Ms. Hardman, Ms. Lesage, Ms. McKague
EARLY NUMERACY FACILITATOR: Mrs. Karnafel
SECRETARY: Mrs. Lamoureux
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR: Mrs. Hoeffs
HEAD CUSTODIAN: Mr. MacKay
EVENING CUSTODIANS: Mr. Chheang, Ms. Blandon
CELEBRATIONS
TO OUR PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL for organizing the BBQ for our “Open House”
TO OUR RADISSON STAFF who served at it
TO ALL OUR FAMILIES who joined us for the evening (A perfect blend of working together on behalf
of “our” students.)
TO ALL RADISSON STAFF & PARENTS for helping us have an awesome start to our school year.
TO MR. LAMOUREUX for helping receive and unpack all the ordered supplies before school started.
Working together today, preparing the citizens of tomorrow.

RADISSON LUNCH PROGRAM
We will be offering a paid lunch program again this year.
The Lunch Program Staff for this year are:
Sandra Schmidt (Director)
Anni Hiebert (Supervisor)
Mharian Espinosa (Supervisor)
Brenda Gatz (Supervisor)
Victoria Muzychka (Supervisor)
Rhonda Sears (Supervisor)
Florine Cook (Supervisor)
If you want more information about our program, you are invited to attend our monthly Lunch Program
meetings.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Radisson School is happy to announce we will be partnering again with two local
churches to offer our Breakfast Program. The program is open to all students, and
will begin in early October. The program operates Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from 8:15-8:45 in Room 5. Students who registered and participated last
year are welcome to automatically continue in the program this year. We have
been, and will continue to be accepting new registrations. Thank you to Transcona
Alliance Church, and Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd for their support of our Breakfast Program
for the last several years. This year the program is supported by Abundant Life Baptist Church and
Transcona Memorial United. Abundant Life has been with the program for several years, and Transcona
Memorial is new this year. Welcome Aboard!
NO CHILD WITHOUT
Our school is involved in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation's No Child Without program. There is no
cost for students who attend our school and are between the ages of 4 up to their 14 th
birthday to join MedicAlert through this program. If your child has a medical condition,
allergy or is required to take medication on a regular basis, then you should consider this
program. A child's MedicAlert identification can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others
about your child's medical condition should an emergency occur.
For further information go to www.nochildwithout.ca. To register your child you will need a No Child
Without brochure available at the school office.
If your child is already part of the No Child Without program and there have been changes to their
medical condition, medications or emergency contact information, call MedicAlert at 1-800-668-1507 to
update your child's file.

RADISSON WEBSITE
Be sure to check out our school website @ www.rad.retsd.mb.ca for the latest
news and calendar updates! Add it to your favourites for easy access.
HEALTH EDUCATION
The K-5 Physical Education/Health Curriculum contains potentially sensitive outcomes in the following
areas:
� Personal Safety
� Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
� Human Sexuality
You will be informed as to when these outcomes will be taught prior to the classroom teacher delivering
this content. Materials are available at the school for your viewing. There are parent handbooks
available from the school office as well. Feel free to pick one up if you wish.
RIVER EAST TRANSCONA SCHOOL DIVISION POLICIES
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
As you may be aware the Division has a policy on drug and alcohol use. The complete policy is available on the web
site at: http://www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policy/j/JICH.pdf The policy has been adopted in the interest of the
health, safety, social and emotional well being of all students. The policy outlines 3 key areas: prevention,
intervention and consequences. Families are encouraged to become familiar with this policy and contact the school
with any questions or concerns.
SEARCH POLICY
In addition, the Division has a policy guiding actions in the event a student and/or his/her possessions require
searching. The complete policy is available at www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policy/j/JIH-R.pdf
Families are encouraged to become familiar with these policies and contact the school with any questions or
concerns.
ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY
The Division recognizes that some students attending schools may require the administration of medication in
response to an acute allergic reaction. Therefore for the safety of students, staff, and parents/guardians,
“Anaphylaxis Procedures” and “Anaphylaxis Avoidance Strategies” must be followed within the division. The
complete policy is available on the website at:
http://www.retsd.mb.ca/site/about/policy/j/JLCG-R1.pdf , and JLCG-R2
You may also get a copy at the office.

RADISSON SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE 2012-2013
Sept. 14 Picture Day
Oct. 3 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
Oct. 5 P. D. (Coordinated Day) – NO SCHOOL
Oct. 8 Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL
Oct. 19 SAGE - NO SCHOOL
Oct. 29 Picture Day (retakes)
Nov. 7 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
Nov. 11 Remembrance Day – SUNDAY
Nov. 12 Report Card Writing Day - NO SCHOOL
Nov. 29 Student-led Conferences (after classes)
Nov. 30 Student-led Conferences - NO SCHOOL
Dec. 13 Christmas Concert
Dec. 21 Last day of school before Christmas Holidays (Early Dismissal 2:25 p.m.)
Jan. 7, 2013 First Day back
Jan. 16 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
Feb. 4 P.D. (Coordinated Day) - NO SCHOOL
Feb. 20 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
Feb. 18 Louis Riel Day – NO SCHOOL
Mar. 1 Report Card Writing Day - NO SCHOOL
Mar. 14 Student-led Conferences (after classes)
Mar. 15 Student-led Conferences - NO SCHOOL
Mar. 25 – 29 Spring Break
March 29 Good Friday (during Spring Break)
Apr. 1 First Day back after Spring Break
Apr. 10 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
Apr. 19 P.D. (Coordinated Day) – NO SCHOOL
May 15 Early Dismissal – 2:40 p.m.
May 20 Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
June 26 Grade 5 Farewell (9:30 a.m.)
June 27 Year End Celebration (9:15-10:30 a.m.)
June 28 Last Day of School – EARLY DISMISSAL -2:25 p.m.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
It is not unusual for head lice to be present in schools. Lice are very common, and anyone can get
them, though they usually affect children. Lice don‟t spread disease, and having head lice is not a sign
of uncleanliness or poor hygiene.
If your child brings home several pink sheets on lice, it means that a child in his/her classroom has lice. We ask
that you read the handouts carefully, and diligently check your child‟s head every day for 2 weeks. The best
chance to control lice is to catch it early and to treat it, before it can continue to spread.
We thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.

PATROL POSTS
As we start a new year, we have been observing and analyzing our current patrol
posts. We realize we have some overlap, and some spots where patrols are
currently posted, where no students actually cross. As a result, we are realigning
where some of our patrols are posted.
Supporting the safe crossing of students is our priority. At the intersections near the school
that are staffed by patrols, although there may not be a patrol on each corner, we have tried to
ensure that there is a route to cross the street that is served by patrols. Please advise your
children to cross the street where the patrols are located.
Please contact the school if you have any concerns, or you have noticed any gaps.
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR NEWS
Hello! My name is Jennifer Hoeffs and I am the new Community Connector for
Radisson school. I had the pleasure of meeting some of you at our Meet the
Teacher event and I shared some „‟ stay n‟ playdough” with our preschool aged
friends. If you didn‟t get a chance to grab some playdough you still can by coming
to our Stay and Play program. Beginning Thursday October 4 th from 9-11am we will have fun
playing, meeting new friends, and eating a healthy and yummy snack. If you have a preschooler
and would like a chance to connect with other parents over a cup of coffee, I would love to see
you. The program is free of charge and no registration is required.
If you have any questions for me or have any ideas of what you feel makes a family friendly
school, I would love to hear from you. I am generally in the school Monday through Thursday
mornings so you can catch me by calling or dropping in during that time.
I look forward to the opportunity of getting to know you and the students at Radisson. I am
already impressed by the kindness and respect that flows through the hallways. It has been a
great start and I know it will be a great year.
PHYS ED NEWS….
Radisson will be participating in the Divisional Cross Country Meet on Tuesday, October 2 nd , at
Bird Hill Park starting at 10:10 a.m. All grade 4 and 5 students will be attending along with the
grade 3 students who attended practices and wish to run.

RIVER EAST FRENCH EXPOSURE NURSERY SCHOOL
The River East French Exposure Nursery School, is located in Joseph Teres
School at 131 Sanford Fleming Rd., is still accepting registration for
Tuesday/Thursday afternoons for our 3 year old program for the 2012-2013
school year. We have an exceptional program that is offered to 3 and 4 year
olds. Limited space is available.
For more information please email: co-chair@refens.com
Or call Krisy@ 204-612-6896
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.
Register now for fall programs!
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 fall edition of Priceless Fun, available in September, 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.