St. Marys DCVI - Weblog 07-08

Jesse's Journey

This week Student Council President Matt Brine, and teachers Mr. McAsh and Mr. Gregory had their hair dyed after we raised $1,000.98 for Jesse's Journey.  Matt had his haired dyed pink and blue, Mr. Gregory had his hair dyed blue and pink, and Mr. McAsh had blue leopard spots dyed into his hair.  Student Council would like to thank the teachers for their participation.  Also a big a big thank you to Ms Pereira and Alicia Lewcock for helping with the dyeing.

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Matt Brine

Matt Brine

Environthon Team

On April 29th two teams from DCVI spent the day at the Pinery Provincial Park competing in the region Envirothon competition.  Each team prepared a presentation attempting to balance the needs of the public and the mandate of the park to provide recreation opportunities with the need to protect the endangered Piping Plover which has been sited at the park.  The teams were also tested on their knowledge of soils, aquatics, wildlife and forestry at workstations throughout the park.  For it being the first year in the competition for the school, the team performed very well.  Anyone interested in competing next year for the school should pay attention to announcements next March.

Mr. Richardson

Earth Hour

At 8pm on March 29th 2008, cities and towns around the world will be turning off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour- sending a powerful national and global message that it is possible to take action on global warming. Tell a friend about this global initiative and spread the word around the community of St. Marys. For more information visit the website, www.earthhour.org. Here you can sign up your household and see all the other people participating throughout the WORLD!

Mrs. Donnelly

SIGG Water Bottles

Would you like to have a SIGG Water Bottle? 

Check out the posting on Mrs. Donnelly's Blog:

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Grade 8 Information Night

Welcome future Salukis (and their parents / guardians)!

Wednesday, February 6 starting at 6:30, all Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to DCVI.  The evening will start with a presentation in the large gym followed by an opportunity for our guests to tour the school and visit each subject area for additional information.

New School for St. Marys

The Ministry of Education has determined that St. Marys Central and Arthur Meighen Public School are too expensive to repair and therefore a new school will be built in St. Marys.  There are a number of possible alternatives.

Modify DCVI to create a school for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Build a new school for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6.  This new school could be located on DCVI property or another location in town.  DCVI would be for students from Grades 7 to 12.

Build a new school for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8.  This new school could be located on DCVI property or another location in town.

Which do you think would be best?  Go to Saluki Nation to vote in our latest poll.

Hockey

The annual Town vs Country vs Teachers Hockey Games were held today at the "new" ice pad in the Pyramid Centre.  Also new to this year was an increase in the number of participants (teams).  In addition to the teachers (and friends) team there were both a senior and junior team for town and country.  Each team played the other team once.  Enjoy the extensive photo gallery!

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Mr. McAsh

Christmas Assembly - Team Building Activities

This year's Christmas Assembly was yet another masterpiece and demonstration of the school spirit at DCVI.  Everyone was welcomed to the gym with festive music courtesy of the Mr. Sumstad and the DCVI Band.  Mr. Macou's classes presented two "interesting" musical numbers.  A number of talented individuals performed.   The winner of the mustache growing contest was crowned (congratulations Kyle).  And the highlight was, as always, the teachers' skit!

Ms McNaughton's Leadership Class divided everyone into groups and the remainder of the morning was spent in a variety of team building activities.

[ Photo Gallery - Christmas Assembly ]  Photos by Mrs. Milne
[ Photo Gallery - Team Building ]  Photos by Mr. McAsh and Mrs. Chateauvert
[ Photo Gallery - Team Building ]  Photos by Mr. Smith

Community Food Drive

The first annual St. Marys DCVI Community Food Drive was held on Tuesday night.  Students braved the rain to help collect an incredible amount of food for the Salvation Army Food Bank.   Groups were assigned routes and sent out with parent/teacher drivers with a goal of helping make the holidays better for local families in need.

Mrs. Jewson’s group was incredibly efficient, returning quickly with a load of food and a complete route.  The eager team grabbed another route and set out again.  Many of the groups were able to get multiple routes done.

The girls volleyball teams had issued a challenge to the boys basketball teams, and a small but mighty group of boys accepted the challenge.  While waiting for an announcement regarding who collected the most food, Mr. Marcou was overheard stating that “The real winners here are the people who will be receiving this food.  However, the volleyball girls came in a strong second.”   Mr. Shaddick argued that per player, his boys hauled in more than the girls.

Thanks to the efforts of the community food drive, the big bin has been filled twice, and we are close to filling it a third time!  Mr. Mills and Mr. Larsen will be taking a polar plunge on Friday at lunch.  Bring in more food so that Mr. Marcou will join them!!

Great work DCVI!  Thanks to all participants, and our parent & teacher drivers.

[ Photo Gallery ]  Photos by Mrs. Chateauvert

Mrs. Chateauvert

Salukis 2007 Food Drive

Support the food drive!  Canned goods can be dropped into the bin in the front hall.
Join the community food drive on Tuesday December 11 from 5-7pm.  Meet in the cafeteria at 4:45pm to get your route.  Permission forms are required.  Pick one up from Mr. Marcou or Mrs. Chateauvert.

Mrs. Chateauvert