Canada Wide Science Fair 2015: Fredericton

On May 10, Noah D, Shanaya M, Mrs. S-M and Mr. FS joined Jordan, Justice, and Mr. Braun and the rest of the Manitoba delegation, and headed to the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

During the week, the student finalists set up their backboards and projects, and presented to the judges, local school students, as well as to the public. While on campus at UNB, the group got to experience resident life (including dorm beds, foosball, and cafeteria food), meet students from coast-to-coast-to-coast, and explore some cool science conducted in the university labs.

Other highlights of the week included:

·         The “twenty minute” walk to the Regent Mall

·         Pin trading

·         Meeting Chef Michael Smith at the Opening Event and watching his live demonstration of “Science in the Kitchen”

·         Eating downtown during the visit to the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

·         Exploring St. Andrews and St. Stephens, New Brunswick on Tour Day

·         Exploring the Bay of Fundy and the Reversing Falls on Tour Day

Towards the end of the week, we were treated to a spectacular Awards Ceremony at the Fredericton Convention Centre where nearly $1,000,000 in awards, prizes, and scholarships were handed out. Congratulations to Noah D who won a Bronze Medal! Following the Awards Ceremony and Banquet, students were treated to a dance back at the Student Union Building at UNB.

As quickly as the week started, CWSF came to a close and we were boarding our flight back to Winnipeg with thoughts on next year’s CWSF in Montreal!

Sport Camp Information

Sport Camp Information

Any grade 6 or 7 students interested in attending a sport camp this summer and would like to apply for a sports scholarship please contact Mrs. Goetz at kimgoetz@sjsd.net. Please indicate which camp you are registering for, the cost of the camp, and a copy of the camp confirmation would be appreciated.

There is no guarantee that a scholarship will be given, however we will try to accommodate as many students as possible. Scholarships will be given at the sports breakfast on June 19^th, 2015.  Scholarships are given to grade 6 and 7 students returning to Bruce Middle School next year. The camps that will be considered for scholarships are sport activities that we participate in during the school year such as volleyball, basketball, track and field, badminton and ultimate. Below are some camp suggestions that you may want to consider for your child.

Competitive Edge Volleyball Camps-Winnipeg Minor Volleyball Association

Register www.mva.ca or phone 204-269-777

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA JUNIOR BISON HIGH PERFORMANCE SUMMER CAMPS

http://www.gobisons.ca/sports/2015/1/10/summerhpcamp2015.aspx

SJR-MBCI Sports Academy

Register at volleyballexperience.com

Wesmen Sport Camps

Register at www.wesmen.ca

Providence Sport Camps(overnight)

www.providencecollege.ca/athletics/sports_camps/

The 14th Annual Sports Breakfast

Sports Breakfast

The 14^th annual sports breakfast will be held on Friday June 19th at St. Basil's Church on Portage Avenue. The pancake breakfast will be from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. with rush seating. This is an opportunity to celebrate the success of all our extra-curricular sports teams throughout the year. Students who have purchased tickets will have their attendance taken during regular morning BLAST, following attendance students and staff will walk to the church. Staff members who attend the breakfast will walk back with the students and a second attendance will be taken once we return to the school. All students interested in attending please purchase your tickets from the office starting May 26th, 2015. We have sold out in the past so if you are interested please purchase your tickets early. Tickets are $5.00 each and sales will end on June 15th , 2015. If you have any questions, please phone Mrs. Goetz or at 204-888-1990.

Coaching for Confidence

Coaching for Confidence

Internet-based program to help parents help children with difficulty with anxiety (excessive fearfulness, worry, or shyness).

Is your 4 to 12 year old child more shy or fearful than other children of the same age?

Shyness and anxiety are normal emotions.  Some children, however, are much more shy or fearful than the average child.  Anxiety may interfere with their enjoyment of school, activities with other children, new experiences (swimming lessons or sports), and their development of independence and confidence.  Shyness and anxiety may also slow learning at school.

If you think that your child is more anxious (fearful, worried or shy) than most other children of the same age, you may be interested in Coaching for Confidence a web-based program developed for parents of children with anxiety by researchers at the University of Manitoba. 

If you are interested in learning more about this evaluation study please contact Julie-Anne at email: CoachingForConfidence@umanitoba.ca  or telephone 204-237-2055 and leave a message.  

Life/Work Exploration Camp at University of Winnipeg

On Friday, May 22, all grade 8 students took part in a Life/Work Exploration Camp at the University of Winnipeg. The camp was planned and organized by a committee of teachers and coordinators from the St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Students took part in a variety of sessions throughout the day involving the 6 Cs (Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Citizenship) and performed tasks using the D.I. model (Destination Imagination). After viewing videos from a variety of Winnipeg professionals speaking about the importance of the 6 Cs as essential skills in any career, students had to complete a variety of timed tasks by putting to use the skills in focus. It was a fun and skill-building day at the U of W!

Bruce Concert Choir Performance

Bruce Concert Choir gave a beautiful performance at the Manitoba Legislature Building on Wednesday, May 13th 2015.  Great job singers!

Pizza Day Changed to Thursday For This Week Only!

Just a quick note to let everybody know that Pizza day has been moved to Thursday for this week only due to the large number of students who will be away on field trips this Friday.

Track & Field

Track and Field Practice Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
	7:45-8:30 am		7:45-8:30 am
12:55-1:20 pm	12:55-1:20 pm	12:55-1:20 pm	12:55-1:20 pm
3:30-4:15pm	3:30-4:15pm	3:30-4:15pm	3:30-4:15pm

Athletes please ensure you attend at least 3 practices a week if you want to attend the track meet on June 9^th at John Taylor Collegiate(rain date June 11^th)

Please ensure you dress for all types of weather(jackets, rain gear, sunscreen etc)

Please ensure you have a water bottle and healthy lunch(non heated lunch)

There will be a canteen available(hotdogs, drinks, chips, freezies)

If you need a ride to and from school please ensure you are at Bruce by 8:15am on track day

All athletes must participate in at least 3 events

Please return form ASAP 

Bearcats Basketball Skills Camp Cancellation

Please be advised that the Bearcats Basketball Skills Camp that was originally scheduled for Tuesday May 19th has been cancelled due to gym availability issues.

If you require any additional information please contact Mr. Dempster.

Important Year-End Dates

The PDF document below contains a list of important year-end dates. If you need any additional information, please consult our online calendar or contact us at the school at 204-888-1990.

2015 Year-End Dates

School Vandalism

School Vandalism often involves graffiti, broken windows, damage to roofs and playground equipment. To report suspicious activity on school grounds between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

or to report an act of school vandalism in Winnipeg call:  (204) 231-4556

Our security firm will attend after receipt of your call.

Ness 50th Anniversary

Check out our Facebook Page NESS MIDDLE SCHOOL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Grade 8 Farewell Dance

To all Grade 8 students and Families

Parent council is currently organizing a year end celebration for all grade 8 students to celebrate their time here at Bruce as they will be moving on to high school in the fall. The dance will be held at Woodhaven CC on Thursday June 25 from 7-11 pm. We are in need of 16 volunteers to help chaperone this fun event, volunteers can be anyone from parents, to grandparents or even family friends. We are requesting your help starting at 6:30 until 11pm the night of the event. We are also asking you to please contact Cheryl if anyone has or knows someone who has a sound system that would be willing to provide music and MC for the event. Anyone interested in helping out or if you have any questions about the event please contact Cheryl Cronshaw at 204 897 7351(h) or 204 218 2884(c). Thank you so much for all your continued support and with your help I know we can make this a memorable evening for our kids.

Sincerely,

BMS Parent Council

Parenting Today

Workshops will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Educational Support Services – Jameswood School, 1 Braintree Crescent (off Olive & Ness).  Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and session will take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  To register please call Arlie Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net

Tuesday May 12, 2015

                       Anxiety

          Coaching For Confidence

Presented by: Dr. Maria Phelps, School Psychologist, Educational Support Services, St. James-Assiniboia School Division

Shyness and anxiety are normal human emotions.  Some children, however, are much more shy or fearful than the average child.  For these children, anxiety may interfere with their enjoyment of school, activities with other children, new experiences (swimming lessons, birthday parties, etc.), and their development of independence and confidence. In this session, parents will learn about anxiety in children aged four to seven and gain useful tools to help your children overcome this problem.

Once registered for any session, if you cannot attend, please be sure to cancel by email to ptregistrations@sjsd.net

Bruce Spring Concert

You're invited to...

the 

Bruce Spring Concert 

Wednesday, May 20th at 7pm

..featuring all the bands and choirs!

Project Runway Recycled Runway: Wear It Out!

Bruce Middle School held its 5^th annual Recycled Runway Fashion Show and Competition on March 26^th.  50 young artists in grade 7 worked in teams of 4 or 5 to come up with an original outfit made entirely of recycled items.  Students went on a field trip to Arts Junktion MB where they collected over 50 cubic feet of used materials.  They also collected items on their own, and elicited help from Bruce staff and students and families in the community.   It was a 3-month process from the drawing of designs to students strutting their stuff on the Bruce Bearcat-walk.  

The audience members were the judges, and got to vote for their 3 favourites at digital polling stations run by Bruce students.  The winning team, “The Fantastic Four” made “Floral Frenzy” from recycled fake flowers and leaves, used bottle corks, and recycled fabric.  

This year's new Open Category Competition allowed students that were not part of the grade 7 art program to take part as well.  In grade 6, the winner was Licenny A. wearing “Flower Girl” which she fashioned from unused collected restaurant napkins, used buttons, fake flowers, and a garbage bag train.  

Finally, in Grade 8, “Sourpatch Kids” was the winning design.  The colourful two piece outfit used recycled paper cups, used construction paper, and recycled fabric and tulle.  

Lauren W. was a wonderful Master of Ceremonies, rockiní a dress she made out of used denim pieces.  

 The show also featured a mascot, “XYZ,” more commonly known as Mylo F. , as well as singing performances by Bruce students.  Songs centered around a denim theme, since the fashion show included a denim drive, where used denim was collected for use in the art program.   

Check out the slideshow for more great photos of this event.

RESTITUTION IVC - Restitution For Parents

RESTITUTION IVC

Restitution For Parents

Free registration for parents in St. James

Presenter: Rebecca Gray Wed, Aug 19, 2015 Caught in the cycle of ever-increasing punishments to motivate your children? Tired of bribing your children to behave?  Want your children to be self-motivated? Learn why children behave, how to set them up for success, and learn concrete  tools for tough situations. Learn to encourage children to take responsibility for their actions & be self-disciplined. (No Prerequisite)  (Complimentary book included) Restitution Parent Workshop Location & Time Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Location: Sturgeon Heights Collegiate 2665 Ness Avenue Winnipeg, MB For information on courses, please contact: Ruth Hargrave summiteducation@shaw.ca or Phone: 204-782-0103

Bruce White Out - Go Jets Go!

In support of the Winnipeg Jets first playoff run, Bruce Middles School held it's first WhiteOut today!

Alice in Wonderland

NOTICE OF IMPORTANT MEETING

PLEASE NOTE THE HEDGES SESSION CANCELLED.  ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE SESSION AT LINCOLN.

NOTICE OF IMPORTANT MEETING FOR

ALL PARENTS OF GRADES 6, 7, AND 8 STUDENTS

LEARNING IN A DIGITAL WORLD

Middle Years iPad Initiative Parent Feedback Evening

As you are aware the St. James-Assiniboia School Division Digital Learning Initiative has provided each middle years student with an iPad Mini. The purpose of this initiative is to create digital learning environments to improve student learning and the facilitation of the 5Cs (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and global citizenship) in all middle years classrooms.

In our second year of this initiative the Division would like to extend an invitation for feedback from parents of middle years students. The Division is working with IBM to collect this input as well as have conversations with staff and students throughout this school year. The Division would very much appreciate including parent feedback as we reflect and refine the initiative moving forward. The format of the evening will consist of facilitated groups of parents responding to questions. Responses will be gathered and collated by the facilitators.

Grade 6, 7 & 8 iPad Feedback Evening For All Parents

Lincoln Middle School
April 29, 2015
7:00 – 8:00 PM

How to Register

In order to facilitate the planning process we would greatly appreciate having parents register in advance for ONE of the above sessions. Please register your attendance by April 20, 2015 in one of the following ways:

•  ONLINE: http://www.bit.ly/myipadfeedback
•  EMAIL: kparadis@sjsd.net (please provide your name, email address, the session you will be attending and the school your child/children attend)
•  PHONE: 204-888-7951 x 2010