March News

Welcome to our new E-Newsletter Delivered to you instantaneously More content More depth Allows for 2 way collaboration What do you think? Send your comments or article ideas by clicking here Bilingual Brain ? Dartmouth researchers have found areas in the brain that indicate bilingualism. ...more	Message from the Administration February was certainly a Five Star month here at Van Walleghem. First and foremost, it is our pleasure to thank Parent Council for treating the staff to a week of absolute indulgence. From the star-studded bulletin board to recess duty and daily treats to the dynamite disco luncheon we could not have dreamed of more. ...more (Click "more" for the full article) Band Notes The month of January and February were extremely busy for Band Students. The Band Camp 2007 was a big hit for the Grade 8 Band. They had lots of fun learning music with the wilderness and the snow. Also, the Spring Concert on February 8, 2007 brought together students of this community at Immanuel Pentecostal Church. This was the first time that students experienced how all their hard work at their schools sounds as a combined ensemble. Finally, the Grade 8 Band performed at the annual Optimist Festival at the Winnipeg Convention Center. Three adjudicators were listening while we performed. They gave the band some comments and suggestion on how to better the overall sound of the ensemble. This is music education at its best!!!! ...more	Calendar Home French Immersion Connection 5 Star Conferences a Big Success ———— Thank you to all who attended and especially to those who completed our survey. We have included a link for you to see the full results of the survey including comments as well as some background information on student included conferences. ...more

	Counsellor's Corner Parents of Teens & Pre-teens - looking for ways of managing through the Teen Years ...more Baby Roots Our "roots babies" continue to grow and our students continue to learn. This month in Ms. Greene's class we have been talking about sleep. ...more Love Taps In Grade 7 and 8 we have started the RSVP program! We are beginning to explore healthy and unhealthy relationships and started our program by watching the movie, Love Taps. ...more
	Math League Competition
	"How do I solve this one?" "I don't think the correct answer is given!" "What does reciprocal mean again?" ...more
	Your Invitations to Filling Bowls Empty bowls is a project that is occurring in many grade five classes, in many cities across North America. The purpose of the Empty Bowls Project is to raise awareness of the world's poor and hungry. ...more Cutting Edge The grade 3 and 4 scrap booking club has been cutting up a storm! ...more March Action Drive - Siloam Mission Mme. van Hoof and M. Brewster's classes will once again be collecting items for Siloam Mission. Collecting: new or gently used, clean blankets, new toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste. ...more Library Links "Reading Makes you feel good" Quilt Reading Parties Circle of Love F.R.E.E. Update ...more Notes & Quotes "Art is humanity's most essential, most universal language. Now more than ever, all people need to see clearly, hear acutely, and feel sensitively through the arts. These skills are no longer just desirable. They are essential if we are to survive together with civility and joy." VW's Fabulous Fiddlers A big Thank-you to our talented Van Walleghem Fiddlers , Rylie and Emma! ...more Divisional Choir Invites Your Child's Participation PTV, Pembina Trails School Division's Family of Honour Choirs invites you to consider making this outstanding choir program part of your child's life. ...more Student Voice Books for Ghana Thank you to everyone for the generous donation of books in our quest to reach out and assist in another part of the world! We have several boxes of excellent book choices to send to the Osu Children’s Library project in Ghana, West Africa. We were privileged to have a former VW student, Noreen Mian, come to present to our Middle Years classes. She spent several months working in Ghana on this library project. What a timely and wonderful connection for us! Thank you to Patti Thomson for making us aware of Noreen and her experience. Parent Council Elections, Site Development, Fundraising, Parent Education, High School Lobby Committee, Staff Appreciation and Family Fun Night. ...more Family Fun Night Friday April 13 -- Van Walleghem Night at the Manitoba Moose Game . Linden Woods Fall Classic Update Are you interested in running but not sure how to get started? The Linden Woods Fall Classic would love to help! ...more Community News Upcoming workshops, spanish classes, Soccer Registration Lacrosse Registration, Equestrian Information and even Auditions for a local Musical ! ...more