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ME S S A G E FRO M THE PR I N C I PA L

R O C K I E S R U M B L I N G S

RUNDLE ACADEMY 4330 16 Street SW

Calgary, AB T2T 4H9 Ph: 250-2965 / Fax: 250-2914 www.rundleacademy.ab.ca

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Message from the Principal 1

Society News Counsellor’s Notes

2

Moves Mountains Breakfast Academy Speaker Series Learning Disabilities Association

3

Notes From A Student In Their Own Words

4

CanLearn/Calgary Learning Ctr 5

Academic Fair 6

Car Rally Valentine’s Day Swimming Party Reel Fun Film Festival

7

Winter Activities Outdoor Environmental Ed.

8

Junior Girls Basketball Grade 7/8 Boys Basketball

9

Grade 8/9 Boys Basketball 10

Senior Girls Basketball 11

Senior Boys Basketball 12

Moves Mountains Awards Citizenship Awards

13

Extra Curricular Awards 14

Activities for March 15

School Nurse 16

March 12 , 2012

“WE MOVE MOUNTAINS”

It is amazing how quickly the school year is going. We are only two weeks away from Spring Break. Mr. Hoganson’s Bat-tlefield Tour group is scheduled to leave on Wednesday, March 21st. They will once again tour the WW1 and WWII bat-tlefields of Belgium and France, but this year they have added four more days and Germany to the itinerary. This is the fourth time this trip has been offered and we are always proud of the way our stu-dents represent the school and them-selves. I know that this year’s group will exhibit the same maturity and decorum that we expect of our High School stu-dents.

On February 28th, Mr. Hoganson coordi-nated our Grade 9 Information Night which outlined student requirements and expectations for High School. Parents and students were, once again, reminded of the increased responsibility and effort required to be successful at the High School level. Also on the 28th, Mr. Burla gave a presentation to grade 6 parents and students on the next step in their educational journey… Junior High. The changes and challenges were summa-rized and clarified to help ease the transi-tion to that level. The month ended on an outstanding note with the Academic Fair. Congratulations to all participants on the excellent exhibits. The exhibits continue to improve each year and I know the judges faced an enormous challenge choosing this year’s winners.

Mr. Rogers has been busy with pre-admission interviews and has already identified several strong candidates. Our enrollment for 2012/2013 will be about 210, with availability for approximately 30 new students. We are near capacity at all grade levels with some grades at “waiting list” status. The Elementary con-tinues to have the greatest number of interested applicants.

Elementary and Junior High report cards will be sent home on March 16th, with Parent/Teacher Interviews scheduled for March 20th from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The interviews will take place on a Tues-day instead of our traditional Thursday because of the proximity of Spring Break. The High School will not send home a hardcopy of the report card, as parents are encouraged to monitor their children marks on “PowerSchool”; however, they will conduct Parent/Teacher interviews with the other two divisions on the 20th. All students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon.

March 23rd is the last day of classes be-fore Spring Break, with classes resuming on April 9th. When students return from Spring Break they will have an opportu-nity to wear summer uniforms. I know the students and staff are looking forward to an opportunity to re-charge their bat-teries for the final three months. Have an enjoyable and restful break.

Rundle Academy Academic Fair 2012 Dr. Conklin Presenting Awards

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SO C I E T Y NE W S

Uniform Store Hours All Year

Monday to Thursday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Friday - 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

The store is closed daily during the noon

hour from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

CO U N S E L L O R’S NOT E S Understanding Confidentiality in School Counselling Confidentiality is one of the main ethical considerations for school counsellors. How do we maintain students' trust, but still do what we can to keep students safe and parents informed? How do laws and ethics co-exist? Here are some basic questions and answers on this topic for school counsellors.

1. What exactly is confidentiality? According to the Journal of Professional School Counseling: “Confidentiality is a professional’s promise or contract to respect clients’ privacy by not disclosing anything revealed during counseling, except under agreed upon conditions.”

2. Does a minor student have a right to confidentiality? No. In Alberta, a parent has the right to information gathered about their child in counselling. However, the counsellor and parent may agree ahead of time that certain aspects of service will remain confidential. The counsellor will only disclose information to a custodial parent upon request, or if it is in the best inter-est of the student.

3. Can a school counsellor see a minor student without parental consent? Yes. Guidance and counselling services are considered an integral part of the school program. Conse-quently, parental consent is not required. However, consent is required for formal psychoeducational testing.

4. Who is actually the school counsellor’s “client?” The minor student, or the parents? From an ethical standpoint, the school counsellor’s client is the student. The parents’ needs are consid-ered, but the needs of the students come first, above all others.

5. Will the school counsellor talk to other staff members about counseling sessions? Sometimes. With agreement from the child or parental consent, the content of counseling sessions may be discussed with other staff members. However, even with consent, there must be a clear purpose for divulging confidential information, and only the most relevant details should be included in the discussion.

6. Are there limits to confidentiality? Yes. The law establishes limits to confidentiality. Other then the exceptions already mentioned, confiden-tiality can be broken if the child is a danger to self or others, the counsellor has reason to believe the child is being neglected or abused, or if a subpoena is served by a judge.

Please feel free to contact me at 250-2965 (Ext. 103) or caines@rundle.ab.ca if you have questions regarding coun-selling services at Rundle Academy.

Ms. Jana-Lynn Caines, B.Ed., M.C. Registered Provisional Psychologist

School Counsellor

March 2012 Parent/Educator Workshop Parenting Strategies for Elementary Children with ADHD Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: CanLearn Centre|Calgary Learning Centre 3930 - 20 Street SW (behind Dr. Oakley School)

Cost: Free for LDAA-CC or CLC members; $10 for non-members

Link Location: http://www.ldaa.net/event.php?event_id=41 This session addresses the common frustrations associated with parenting a son and/or daughter with ADHD in pri-mary/elementary school. Scenarios, along with strategies related to the following areas, will be discussed, with oppor-tunities for parents’ involvement. Areas to be addressed include: improving organization, handling homework time, managing behaviour, and encouraging positive social interactions. Time will be allotted to discuss general tips for par-ents and the importance of framing the positives. Presenters: Melanie Reader and Kim Tackaberry, Estelle Siebens Community Services at Foothills Academy

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MOV E S MO U N TA I N S BR E A K FA S T

Information Evenings For Parents and Students

March 20, 2012 - POSTPONED

Discussions on ADHD and Learning Disabilities - Implications for School and Home

* Speakers TBA April 19, 2012

What to expect at Post Secondary Institutions - Transition Planning

*Dr. Brent Macdonald, St. Mary’s University College, Alumni Student Panel

AC A D E M Y SP E A K E R SE R I E S

LE A RN I N G D I S A B I L I T I E S AS S O C I A T I O N

Rundle Academy’s Second Annual Moves Mountains Breakfast Rundle Academy will be hosting the second annual “Moves Mountains Break-fast” on May 3rd, to celebrate students who have demonstrated exemplary qualities in compassion, leadership, citizenship, determination, or personal integrity. Each staff member will choose a student to receive this recognition award. These students will have achieved their personal best despite obsta-cles that may have been in their way. What makes this tribute unique is that it goes beyond the academic or extracurricular endeavours that are more often recognized. Invitations to the award recipients and two guests will be mailed in mid-April.

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NOTE S FRO M A ST U D E N T Grade 12 Graduation Video

“What I want to be when I grow up?”

On Sunday, March 4th, students Andrew Morrison, Callum Beckford, Declan Cronje, Joe Wright and I went to visit world renowned music producer Lanny Williamson – or “Papa”, for reasons that shall remain undisclosed until a later date. Papa has worked with artists such as Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin and, most recently, Ben E. King. We are all very proud of him. We were joined by Mrs. Cawthorpe, who set up the arrangement with an enigma named Natalie Gregory. Upon entering “The Beach”, Papa’s studio, one finds themselves instantly assaulted with feelings of zeal and the need to be heard. Methods of soundproofing and awards blanketed the walls, with microphones and various instruments littering the interior. It was quite a sight! Sub-sequent to our arrival, we received a very in depth tour, courtesy of the man himself, and were given the opportu-nity to ask an endless amount of questions. Aspiring music artists Andrew, Callum and Declan were said to have had a fantastic time, and we hope the trip served as a valuable learning experience for them. “Flies on the wall”, Joe Wright and Darian Magee felt awkward

but newly educated. At least we got our footage. Find out later on this year at the Grade 12 Graduation what we ex-perienced at “The Beach” - Stay tuned!

Darian Magee, Grade 12

IN TH E I R OW N WO R D S How Our Alumni Continue to Move Mountains

Alumna Sara Bathory ’08

“After graduating from Rundle Academy, I attended Mount Royal University and re-cently graduated in June of 2011 with a Social Work Diploma. The program gave me the opportunity to volunteer for two challenging practicums at local social service agencies in Calgary. My first practicum was at the Siksika Nation Child and Family Services, and my second, at the YWCA Mary Dover House (a women’s transitional housing program). While going to school, I maintained a part-time job at a chiroprac-tic office as a receptionist, which I loved!”

“Since graduating from MRU, I have taken a much needed vacation to Thailand (for a month!), as well as finding my first (real) job as a Therapy Assistant for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Specialized Autism Services Program at Renfrew Educational Services. Currently, I am looking into continuing my education at the University of Calgary.” Sara attended the Academy for eight years and was involved in the basketball team each year. Her enthusiasm and smile is dearly missed. We are so proud of you Sara and we look forward to hearing about your future endeavours.

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CA NLE A RN CTR./ CA L G A RY LE A RN I N G CT R.

Student Programs Grades 4-6 Study Skills 101 In this program, students will learn strategies to become more effective learners, develop awareness of their strengths, needs and preferences as learners. They will learn organizational and study strategies to use at home and school. Limit of 6 students per group. 4 Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Next program begins… March 6, 2012 Grades 7-9 Study Skills 201 Study Skills 201 is an extension of the popular Organiza-tion and Study Skills workshop and a continuation of Study Skills 101. Limit of 6 students per group. 4 Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Next program begins… March 6, 2012 Test Ready Strategies for dealing with test anxiety as well as studying and exam preparation are introduced to help students become more successful. Limit of 6 students per group. 4 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Program begins… April 18, 2012 Write On! This intensive small group program gives students the opportunity to improve their essay writing skills. Write On is offered only once a year and accepts 6 students. 4 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Program begins… March 7, 2012 Grades 10-12 My Study Plan My Study Plan guides students as they prepare for ex-ams. They will develop appropriate and effective strate-gies for studying and planning. Limit of 4 students per group. 3 Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Program begins… May 23, 2012

Student and Parent Programs Grades 4-6 Getting Ready for Junior High This program introduces time management, goal-setting and creating effective homework routines. It gives stu-dents strategies so that they can work efficiently on their own. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Next program begins… March 21, 2012 Grades 7-12 Coping with Test Anxiety When test anxiety is too high, it can get in the way with the ability to learn and remember for a student. Coping with Test Anxiety helps students and their parents learn why we experience anxiety and how to reduce it. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Program begins… May 30, 2012 Essay Writing Essay Writing is for students who wish to write a more interesting essay or improve their writing skills. Students and their parents will learn tips to writing paragraphs with strong, appealing sentences. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Next program begins… March 7, 2012 Organization and Study Skills This student and parent program offers helpful strategies to develop a well-organized approach to learning. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Next program begins… February 8, 2012 Study Skills and Exam Prep Students, along with their parents, will learn key study and memory strategies to help manage time and prepare for exams more effectively. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Next program begins… March 14, 2012

The CanLearn Centre|Calgary Learning Centre offers a multitude of programs for students as well as students and their parents. All CanLearn Centre|Calgary Learning Centre programs offer financial assistance through generous community donations to those that may need it.

CanLearn Centre|Calgary Learning Centre 3930 - 20 Street SW, Calgary AB T2T 4Z9

403-686-9300, 1-877-686-9300

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AC A D E M I C FA I R Academic Fair 2012 Rundle Academy Academic Fair was held on Friday, February 24th. All students from grades 4-9 participated in pre-senting a project of their choice. The projects ranged in content from Judo to Stolen Babies. The students were well prepared and presented their projects to parents, judges, teachers and fellow students. The quality of the projects was impressive as was the background knowledge the students demonstrated. The judges had to make some difficult choices to determine the winners.

Elementary Winners

Grade 4: Charlie De Land - How to Become a Calgary Stampeder

Grade 5: Evan Barter - Real Life Application of Superpowers

Grade 6: Emma Jacob - Beach Glass

Best Overall: Jared Fischer-Essar - How to Build Hover Crafts

Junior High Winners

First Place: Nick Larmour - Geocaching

Second Place: Mia Berloni and Auria Geskin - The Buffalo

Third Place: Sneh Yadav - The Trevi Fountain

Best Overall: Eric Hallson - Vikings

Eric Hallson, Nick Larmour, Auria Geskin, Mia Berloni, Sneh Yadav

Overall Winner: Eric Hallson Eric Hallson, Nick Larmour, Auria Geskin, Mia Berloni, Sneh Yadav

Overall Winner: Jared Fischer-Essar

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CA R RA L LY On Monday, February 13th, the grade 5 students held their an-nual car rally. Students had to build a battery-powered vehicle for this event. Vehicles were judged by fellow students on their speed, appearance, and ability to travel in a straight line. The award for the fastest vehicle went to David Samuels. The award for the best looking vehi-cle went to Brock Fisher and Evan Barter picked up the award for being able to travel along a straight line. Well done grade 5 students!

VA L E N T I N E’S DAY SW I M M I N G PA RT Y

The elementary stu-dents were fortunate to take part in this year’s Reel Fun Film Festival at the Studio 16 Theatre. Students had the opportunity to view the Papermation and Claymation mov-ies that they created in September with Direc-tor’s Cut. Also, we saw the movie Elle: A Modern Cinderella Fairy Tale.

RE E L FU N FI L M FE S T I VA L

On February 14th, the elementary students spent the afternoon at Southland Leisure Center. Students played on the water slides, swam in the wave pool, and went flying off the big orange ball. All in all, it was fun way to celebrate Val-entine’s Day!

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WI N T E R AC T I V I T I E S Elementary students participated in two days of winter activities on February 22nd and 23rd. Stu-dents were bussed to Pocaterra, Kananaskis for one day of snowshoeing and one day of cross-country skiing. Company of Adventurers led students in small groups and instructed them on animal science, snow science, and avalanche safety. Students needed to rescue a beacon in the snow using their knowledge of avalanche rescue. The weather was great and there was plenty of fresh snow to explore.

OU TD O O R EN V I RO N M E N TA L ED U C A T I O N The OEE class has had a tremen-dous start to the semester. The snowshoe trip to the Black Prince interpretive trail area of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park on Thurs-day, February 25, was a complete success. We even got to see an elu-sive lynx along the road! The cool day in Calgary soon evapo-rated behind us as we headed to the mountains. The recent snowfall made for spectacular scenery and challenging snowshoeing. The stu-dents quickly learned that preparation

was key to an enjoyable wintertime outdoor experience. Congratulations to all students involved for a terrific trip and a great “we can do it” atti-tude. Thanks again to Mrs. Adams for her expertise and assistance on the trip. With spring soon upon us, we will be finishing off with snow shelters, visits from the Canadian Parks and Wilder-ness Society, canoe lessons (April 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th ), cycling, day trips for cycling (May 31st) and day hike (May 24th).

All students will need to have access to a bicycle with multiple gears, as well as a full rain suit for the canoeing dates. For more information please contact Mr. Palmer.

GR A D E 7/8 BOY S BA S K E T BA L L Rundle Academy 7/8 Boys’ Basketball Team Finishes 2nd Place!

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JU N I O R GI R L S BA S K E T BA L L The Rundle Academy Junior Girls Basketball program had a great year. This season we had a Grade 6/7/8 team and a Grade 8/9 team. Both teams com-peted hard and finished near the top of their leagues. The 6/7/8 team played in their league championship tournament during the weeks of February 20th - March 2nd. They were undefeated in the round robin portion of the tourna-ment and ended up losing in the final game to Chinook Winds. The Grade 8/9 girls also played well in their league playoffs, but ultimately fell short in a game against Waldorf. Mr. Rogers and Ms. Carberry are proud of the girls efforts this season and excited about next season already. Finally, Mr. Rogers and Ms. Carberry would like to thank all the parents for their hard work this season - early morning practices, driving to games and tourna-ments, and the loud cheering from the stands helped us have one of our best seasons ever!

Back row left to right: Keegan Janzen, Mitchell Kloss, Brice O’Brien, Max Smith, Quintin Millions, Michael Savilow. Front row left to right: Trevor Whight, Ryan Holan, Tal Preston, Nick Larmour, Kemarr Bishop. Missing: Avery Rogers.

The grade 7/8 boys’ bas-ketball team had a great year, finishing up with a winning record in league play. In the end-of-year tournament, the team won their first two games to put them in the final against Clear Water Academy. Despite coming up short on the scoreboard in the final game, this team showed a lot of heart by not giving up until the final buzzer. It was great to have so many grade six students on the team this year and we look forward to seeing them develop their skills in the years to come. Well done team!

Back row left to right: Mr. Paz, Payton Budd, Cal Tecklenburg, Aden Garcia-Admadi, Sean Clarke, Max Smith, Quintin Millions, Mr. Holowaychuk. Middle row left to right: Jackson Howe, Cam Olson, Max Smith. Front row left to right: Rajan Bhullar, Curtis Holloway.

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GR A D E 8/9 BOY S BA S K E T BA L L League and Zone Champions

What a season! After three long months, 30 games and, easily, twice as many practices, an incredibly committed group of boys achieved their lofty goal - winning the Al-berta Schools’ Athletic Association’s 1J South Central Zone Basketball Championship. Twelve young men embarked on a difficult journey that included five tournaments, many early morning practices, and lots of adversity. The first step was to defeat our ri-vals from Clear Water Academy in their own gym to win the I.S.A.A. 1J League Title. In a hard-fought battle, the boys played incredibly well and prevailed, winning Rundle Academy’s first 8/9 League Championship, 43 – 34 and qualified for the South Central Zone Championships in Rolling Hills, Alberta. Getting to Zones is difficult enough, but winning the zone tournament, which is made up of all the best schools from South and Central Alberta, is an even greater challenge. Our goal was not just to attend, but to learn from last year’s third place finish and better our outcome. The Rockies headed to Rolling Hills needing to implement the offensive and defensive systems we had worked on all year, come together as a team and execute our plan. The team did make it to the finals, only to face the team that defeated us last year in the semi finals - the Rose-mary Rockets. The final was nothing short of a dog fight. The Rockies battled for three quarters, at one point being

down as many as 12 points. With tenacious defence, and an unwavering desire to succeed, we clawed back and were faced with an all or nothing situation. Hollywood could not have scripted it much better. With 7 seconds left on the clock and a 43-43 game, the Rockies ran their vaunted 5 second play. With little over a second left on the clock, Cal Tecklenburg bombed a buzzer beating three pointer to seal the victory!! At long last, our goal was realized. Mr. Paz and Mr. Holowaychuk would like to thank the boys for their hard work, commitment and dedication to setting a goal and doing whatever it took to achieve it! They would also like to thank our graduating grade 9 play-ers Curtis Holloway, Rajan Bhullar, Joey Gardner, Cam-eron Olson and Sean Clarke for their leadership and un-wavering commitment to the program.

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SE N I O R GI R L S BA S K E T BA L L The Rundle Academy Varsity Girls Basketball team wrapped up their 2011/2012 season with a challenging playoff run this past week. After four long months of prac-tice and preparation, the moment had finally arrived to attempt to reproduce the impressive result that was achieved last season. The competition also prepared the team for what they knew would be challenging games against the gritty and creative Varsity Girls Squad. But the girls battled and competed as a team through every moment and, despite the long list of injuries, the girls came to play. The stellar contributions of the graduating grade 12’s provided a strong foundation for the team to build upon and Sarah Dowling’s leadership at point guard was the cornerstone. Along with Danielle Vanderbeek slashing in from the high post and Megan Janzen dominating the low paint, a precedent was being set. Kayla Wartman also was a hot shooter from mid-range and Victoria Duckworth forced many turnovers with her strong defence. Alexis John was critical after returning from injury and Ally Duckworth also contributed a clinic of skill as she distributed the ball and made clutch long distance shots. Bryce Hall’s aggressive defence was a tremendous asset and Marissa Jones made some great plays from the wing. Amber Rose was also a positive ambassador from the bench after breaking her finger in a strong performance earlier this season.

“This was an amazing experience having the opportunity to work with these girls who I coached when they were in grade 9,” says Coach Coleman. “They have improved so much and they played tremendously, both as individuals and as a cohesive unit. Every girl gave everything they had to this team and I could not ask for anything more.” With 6 of the 10 players moving on next year, the future of the team will rest on the shoulders of a sole grade 11 and three talented grade 10 students. And the future does look bright indeed, with a strong group of players that were involved in the Junior High Tournament ready to fill the vacant spots. What was accomplished in 2012, how-ever, will not be forgotten and will likely be looked back upon with fondness by these players who will remember their time with the Rundle Academy Girls Basketball team for many years to come. “This was a great way to end my Rundle Basketball ca-reer,” said Sarah Dowling. “It was an experience I will never forget.” Thank you Ladies!

Back row left to right: Amber Rose, Mr. Vesey, Alexis John, Megan Janzen, Danielle Vanderbeek, Ms. Coleman, Bryce Hall. Front row left to right: Maris Jones, Alley Duckworth, Victoria Duckworth, Kayla Wartman, Sarah Dowling.

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SE N I O R BOY S BA S K E T BA L L The Senior Boys recently finished their season. The boys had a suc-cessful season, but unfortunately lost in the semi-final of their league championship. This year’s team played almost 40 games between exhibition, league and tournaments. The team placed third in their last tournament in Ponoka and also picked up a third place finish in For-estburg in January. I would like to personally thank all the parents for their support throughout the year; it is appreciated not just by me but the players as well. I would like to wish the graduating grade 12’s: Dan Driscoll, Jake Kinzer, Matt Luca, Matt Vician and Zach Woolf all the best in the future and thank them for their dedication and com-mitment to the basketball program at Rundle Academy.

Coach: Mr. Hoganson

Awarded to students who overcome challenges academically or personally while displaying appropriate and positive behaviour.

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MOV E S MO U N TA I N S AWA R D S

Kara Sikora Grade 11

Alexis John Grade 11

Lauren Reynolds Grade 10

Ashley Yee Grade 9

Paige Croasdale Grade 8

Ryan Campbell Grade 5

Ramy Abdel-Keriem Grade 9

Hugh Alvarez Grade 12

Liam Cronin Grade 7

Liam Tate Grade 11

CI T I Z E N S H I P AWAR D S Awarded to students who display an aptitude in leadership, contribute to positive school climate and have a genuine concern for the well-being of others.

Brock Fisher Grade 5

Liam Rinehart Grade 9

Awarded to students who exemplify the values of sportsmanship, participation, cooperation and team work.

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EX T R A CU R R I C U L A R AWAR D S

Kayla Wartman Grade 12

Megan Janzen Grade 12

Sarah Dowling Grade 12

Madison Shields-Knutson Grade 8

Carmen Farmer Grade 9

Kennedy Huntley Grade 8

Amber rose Grade 12

Victoria Duckworth Grade 12

Madison Hillstead Grade 8

Mia Berloni Grade 9

Danielle Vanderbeek Grade 12

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS

Elementary teachers will contact parents to book Parent/Teacher Interviews. Junior High and Senior High parents please call or email Ms. Pumphrey at 403-250-2965 or pumphrey@rundle.ab.ca to book Parent/Teacher Interviews. Look for morning announcements posted on our Moodle link. Our Classroom Moodle Pages and our Division Portals sites are accessible from our home-page (www.rundleacademy.ab.ca). Parents are able to access their child’s teacher Gradebook (www.rundlesis.ca). Username and password are the same as your child uses to access the network at school or moodle.

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AC T I V I T I E S F O R MA RC H

March 16 Elementary, Junior and Senior High Report Cards Home

March 20 Parent/Teacher Interviews (1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.)

Postponed: Speaker Series – ADHD & Learning Disabilities

March 21 High School Battlefields Tour Departs (Returns April 4th)

March 23 Last Day before Spring Break

April 9 Return from Spring Break, Summer Uniforms

April 10 Diploma Registration Deadline

April 19 Speaker Series – Post Secondary Transitions (7:00 P.M.)

April 20 Talent Show

April 22- 27 Junior High Eastern Canada Trip

April 23 PAC Meeting (7:00 P.M.)

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Kids’ Health

March 2012

Keep the caffeine away There are healthier ways to boost energy

When it comes to exercise, 60 is the magic number

Food or Beverage Serving Size Amount of Caffeine

Cola 12 oz (355 ml) 36-50 mg

Coffee, variety of brews 8 oz (237 ml) 100-145 mg

Tea, brewed 8 oz (237 ml) 30-50 mg

Energy Drink 8 oz (237 ml) 80 mg

(average)

Milk Chocolate 28 g 7 mg

Dark Chocolate 28 g 19 mg

Chocolate milk 8 oz (250 ml) 5 mg

Caffeine is natural stimulant. It can cause an increased heart rate, upset stomach, mood changes, headaches and sleep-ing problems.

Common sources of caffeine include coffee, energy drinks, tea, some soft drinks, chocolate and some headache and cold medi-cines.

The maximum amount of caf-feine recommended for youth is 45 to 85 milligrams, per day de-pending on their age. Avoid giv-ing drinks with caffeine to chil-dren.

Energy drinks can contain 70 to 400 milligrams of caffeine per cup. Most energy drinks also have a large amount of sugar and other herbal and vitamin mix-tures.

Energy drinks are not recom-mended for children or youth.

To boost energy levels, eat regularly, maintain an active life-

style, get enough sleep and drink water to quench thirst.

The chart below lists caffeine amounts in common foods and beverages.

Soft drinks are one of the most common sources of caffeine.

Accumulate 60 minutes of moderate to vigor-ous activity every day.

The easiest way to gauge your activity’s inten-sity is to ask yourself: How does it feel? How warm am I? What is my breathing like? Can I sing, talk, or can I only speak in short phrases. For moderate activity: Increased heart rate Breathing becomes faster Able to talk, but not sing For vigorous activity: Rapid heart rate Sweat Difficult to hold a conversation

You don’t have to get all 60 minutes at once.

You can add all of the smaller bouts of activity throughout the day to reach your total.

Yes! Baby teeth stay in for up to 13 years and are needed for:

Chewing Speaking Smiling Spacing Jaw development Guiding the adult teeth into position

Cavities in baby

teeth must be checked by a dentist.

How important are baby teeth?

Checking your

baby’s teeth

To check your baby’s teeth, lift the lip once a month. Look for early cavities – white lines along the gum line. Never put baby to bed with a bottle, unless it’s water. Wean from the bottle by age 12 – 14 months. Clean baby’s teeth daily. Take your child to the dentist by age one.