PCS News and Events

Thursday evening, Amanda Amundrud of Blue Moon Learning spoke to a group at Pierceland School on her methodology of classroom learning environments. The audience consisted of intrigued parents, community members, SCC members, PCS staff, administration and staff from Goodsoil School too. Ms. Amundrud spoke of helping children finding peace and calm in body and mind. She referred to a new generation of children (the Indigo children) that are sensitive and fragile yet highly talented and gifted. Ms. Amundrud encouraged the use of various techniques to help children feel safe and loved in their school. These techniques included “belly” breathing, tapping the head and chest, partner massage as well as a combination of Tai Chi, yoga and meditation. In addition to these techniques, she encourages developing a calm and relaxing classroom atmosphere. This, according to Ms. Amundrud, includes the sound of running water, salt rock crystals, plants and aromatherapy. On Friday, she will work with Mrs. Kaczmar in the Grade 4 classroom creating such an environment. The evening wrapped up with participants attempting various yoga and Tai Chi moves and closing with a didgeridoo meditation. For more information on Amanda Amundrud and Blue Moon Learning, please visit www.bluemoonlearning.net.

Today the Grade 6 class visited Meadow Lake for the annual Grade 6 Floor Hockey Tournament. The girls played at Gateway and the boys at Flying Dust. Both teams played very well. The girls won two out of their three games and the boys brought home the gold!

The program is now up and running and we are looking for sponsors to assist in minimal expenses as well as new block parent homes. If you are interested, please contact Juanita Mapstone at 780-815-0462 or 306-839-4701 for more information.

Donations were still coming in as the Terry Fox Walk concluded on Friday afternoon. As students were enjoying a hot dog and some floor hockey, staff had totaled donations at over $9000. With proceeds from the auction and last minute donations, our grand total was incredibly almost $14000. Ms. Tomke and Mr. Fortune will be sporting new looks by the middle of next week. The support of the community has been phenomenal for this cause. Thank you to all who have helped us with this amazing accomplishment.

A lot of work went into the Auction for Cancer and it was well worth it. On Friday, September 19, professional auctioneer, Mr. Johnson and his wife helped to collect over $3700 from the generous hearts of PCS students, staff, parents as well as community members. Besides the retired staffroom chairs, items were donated by local businesses and community members – too numerous to mention. Some of the high-priced items included a pizza for $51, a dollhouse for around $80 and the latest addition to the grade 10 class, a giant Spiderman for $105. The chairs that started it all also went for a good price – around $30 to $40 each. Keeping with the spirit of generousity, one grade 6 student was seen handing out candy from a box that she had just purchased at the auction. Way to go, PCS! We’re that much closer to our goal of $10000 to see Ms. Tomke shave her head and Mr. Fortune shave his legs.

Turtleford School Community Council is hosting a parent conference on October 4 & 5.  You can choose sessions that apply to your needs and interests.  Free bussing is available and car pooling is possible.  Contact the school at 839-2024  for more information.

Weary from preparations for the Fall Fair, parents can relax, for a while anyway. 

Thank you to all the parents, students and extended family members who attended the Meet the Staff Night.  New and old staff were introduced, there was a Smartboard demonstration, a Band Parents Meeting and of course, viewing of the Fall Fair.  Thank you to the SCC members who coordinated the food for the evening.  We look forward to positive communication with families this year.

The Block Parent Program is close to up and running. If those people interested could get their paperwork completed and anyone new interested, please contact Juanita Mapstone at 780-815-0462 or 306-839-4701 for more information. We would desparately like this program up and running by the end of September.

We would like to welcome all new and returning students to PCS. This promises to be a great year as we have a brand new SRC Exec., a pre-K program beginning shortly and a few new faces on staff. Joining our team this year are Kathy Newton (part-time resource), Veronica Montgomery (PAA) and Tammy Smith (grade 5) has returned for another year. Ms. Reinhardt currently has an intern, Monique Lajeunesse and one of our educational assistants, Mrs. Pahlke is now full time. Next week is our Welcome Week – 4 days of activities as planned by the SRC. Tuesday kicks off with Pajama Day!!