Page 6 March 1986 Cassiar Courier In and Around Snowridge Elementary School... SUNSHINE AT SNOWRIDGE In the past couple of weeks an amazing annual trans- formation has occurred at Snowridge. The mountains appear to have sunk to the south and the sun now shines on our playground at both recess and lunch hour, making it a much more inviting place to play. The School District has advised Snowridge that it has been able to provide funds to plow the field over the Easter break so soccer and football, as well as baseball, will gradually re-appear when the students return to school in April. In any case, if you’re on your way to the cabin fora pleasant ski trip try to stop by and visit your kids as they chase about the playground at recess or lunch. SNOWRIDGE COMPUTERS Students continue to make good use of the school’s computers and software. Now that the older students have commenced their Computer Literacy classes the computers are being used in the mornings before classes, as well as being in steady use throughout the day, until 4:30 p.m. The second set of Saturday morning classes has con- cluded operation, after several weeks of activity. We've heard from several parents that their children sometimes fail to come home at the usual time after school because they “stay for computers’; Students in Grades 2 through 7 are able to sign up for computers at noon hour and after school. The day on which any given grade may use computers varies as there are six classes rotating through the sign-up schedule. As a result, stu- dents using computers may, in fact, not know they would AD o* te onan 2X: Stet Bedi 0-0-0 (GEE In School and Around Cassiar Second ary ochoo Cassiar Courier March 1986 Page 7 by David Hogg TERM TWO HONOR ROLL The following.students are on the Term Two Honor Roll: GOLD Jacqueline Molan 90 Dyonne Zubek 89 Jennifer Pewsey 88 Mary Molan 88 Ellen Artico 87 Michelle Billingsley _ 86 SILVER Janice Joseph 84 Kamal Athwal 83 Amargit Athwal 83 Troy Wanner 83 David Lanphear 81 Asha Lekhi 80 4 Joe Gowan 79 Sonia Saro 79 Michelle Korhonen 79 Chantal Bilodeau 77 Tracey Waiker 77 Travis Penno 716 Sonia Girardin 76 John Cavanagh 76 Binder Mangat 75 Annabel Noel 75 Joanne Coran 75 David Madore 75 Lisa Ray 75 Derek Andrews 73 BRONZE Sheena Billingsley 72 Trun Lekhi 71 Edo Carin 71 David Andrews 7\ Tammy McDougal 70 Kim Madore 70 Julie Creyke 70 Sandra Callbreath 69 Paul Guarducci 69 Kelly Huber 68 Korlaina Boutin 67 Louise Larocque 67 PARPPAPPPPPPPPOP OPP EP EP PP PEP LP PEP PP PPP PPPPD PPPS SSP SP SPSSSSPPLSSSPSS PSPSPS PSS SSPSPPSPSS Second Annual C.LT. a bi On the weekend of February 14 — 16, the student and teachers of Cassiar Secondary School hosted over 70 basketball players and coaches for the Second Annual Cassiar Invitational Basketball Tournament. This was a very important event for our athletes and our school, since it was the first time we had been able to have a large number of boys and girls teams here in Cassiar to play our Eagles. The players on all teams responded with some very aggressive and entertaining play, which had everyone in- volved in the tournament exhausted but smiling by Sun- day morning, when the last goodbyes were said. F.H. Collins Junior Warriors — First Place Team The junior teams from F.H. Collins High School prov- ed to be the best in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions of the C.I.T. The Junior Warriors defeated our Cassiar Eagles boys 87 — 50 in their final game while the Junior War- riorettes defeated Christ the King Crusaders 37 — 29 in the girls final. Both third place pennants went to teams from Porter Creek Junior High School, with their girls de- feating the Cassiar girls 37 — 28, and the boys the victors in a 74 — 40 match with Christ the King. as g hit in Cassiar by M. Prier Garred Huber, one of Cassiar’s All Star selections, shooting for a basket. Following the final games on Saturday night, all-star and most valuable player awards were presented, along with team pennants. Cassiar selections were Janice Joseph for the girls’ all-star team with Garred Huber and Andy Gowan named to the boys’ squad. This tournament could not have happened without the help of many people from our school and town. Spec- ial thanks are owed to the supervisors, referees and minor officials who donated their time; Gary Periard and the Cas- siar Community Club for the use of their facilities and the generous assistance of their employees; the parents and other adults who took many billets into their homes and made them welcome; David John and Snowridge Elemen- tary School for the use of much-needed equipment; and finally, the many students and teachers of Cassiar Second- ary School who were so willing to help in so many ways. Thanks to you we had an event we can all remember with pride. 2 , ATTENDANCE Attendance is one factor which has been proven to be associated with academic success. Some CS students have had perfect attendance and no lates for the first half of the school year. They are Kamal Athwal, Trina Bartel, Joanne Coran, Julie Creyke and Trun Lekhi. DATES TO REMEMBER CSS Television Auction Northern Invitational Friendship Games __ Yukon Jr. Basketball Champion- ships Sunday, March 2 Friday, March 8 School closed for Easter/Spring break School in-session Friday, March 28 Monday, April 7 Wednesday, April30 Afternoon school not in session Professional Development Day Monday, May 19 Victoria Day Friday, June 6 Graduation Ceremonies and Banquet Thursday, June 26 Last day of school for students June 12-20 Provincial Examination Schedule PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY Teachers participated in curriculum development activities February 17th. The day was very worthwhile and hopefully will have an effect on student perform- ance. CHOICES Counsellors are presently offering this career planning computer program to grade 9 and 12 students. This program assists students in making career choice dec- isions. The program will be open to other students once the grade 9 and 12 students have been accommodated. HOT LUNCH , Foods 12 offers a hot lunch every Friday at noon. The prices are very reasonable. Take a break from making lunches on Friday. Parents and public can take part in this cuisinal delight but you must be quick. Food goes fast. EXEMPLARY STUDENTS Eact month teachers nominate the students in their classes who, over the month, have set the best example to the other students in their class. The exemplary stud- ents for the month of January are Janice Joseph, Ellen Artico, Dyonne Zubek, Mary Molan and Michelle Bill- ingsley. et eee eee oh See Be eee tad SRG LF 8 ieee tees CHILD CARE WORKER REPORTS by Norma Ray The Child Care Worker Program is once again in full swing after the fun and frolics of the Christmas Season. Af- ter two weeks of playing it is sometimes difficult for the students to settle in and return to the serious side of the school curriculum. In general things are moving along well. There are times when the students slack off, which is frustrating but of course, expected, as long as they are willing to get back on track before too much time elapses. The children I work with are enthusiastic about learning to cope on a daily basis. As new students are referred to me they soon come to realize they can conquer their particular prob- lems. After discussion it is discovered (much to their sur- prise) they would like to get out of the mess they have made of their school life. Most are proud of themselves when they are able to get through a day or a week with- out conflict. When this is accomplished there is generally an atmosphere of well being in and around their life at school. The occasions when they do slide, I am there to interact. These children have an abundance of feelings to share yet, for one reason or another, have nowhere to vent them, They have sometimes lost the skills needed to contribute in a positive manner with peers and teachers. Once they find there is another road they are more than willing to travel it. | look for potential and emphasize growth pat- terns that are possible. The students and I meet ona reg- ular basis to explore ways of learning, boosting and main- taining self esteem. Most. times it is actually the student who decides how his problem will be taken care of. (They have options which have been previously discussed.) I appreciate the back-up support I receive from school staff, parents, human resources and the community, It plays a big part in making the Child Care Worker pro- gram successful. All of us working together with the stu- dents can help set goals and plans for their future that will enable them to enter the work force and become respon- sible, mature adults. The bottom line is our children are our future, and if we build on all of their positives and strengths, society will end up the winner! The children are definitely on an uphill swing and are reaching for the top! Great work, kids! We are proud of you! If you would like to have any other information about the Child Care Worker Program, please call Cassiar Secondary or Snowridge Elementary Schools. TELEVISION AUCTION The CSS Television Auction will be held on Sunday, March 2, 1986. The purpose of the auction is to assist students to raise funds to support their activities. and purchase “special” equipment. The CSS sponsors dances and other “spirit building” activities throughout the: school year. Last June they sponsored a student to attend the Student Leadership Conference at UBC. This confer- ence was a valuable experience for Jacqueline Molan who is now working hard for the CSS, applying the knowledge she gained at this conference. The CSS has also given funds to the Grad 85 class and purchased a fridge for the canteen. If you have any good used items you would like to donate to the auction please phone the . school at 778-7367 and a student will pick the item up. EAGLES BASKETBALL The Eagles travelled to Whitehorse at the end of January. The boys won three of four games against Whitehorse competition. Mr. Prier was very pleased with their performance. The girls lost four close games to the Whitehorse teams. Mr. Vickery was pleased with the girls’ play and is looking forward to their next outing. CS sponsored the 2nd Annual Cassiar Invitational Feb- ruary 14-16th. Boys’ and girls’ teams from Whitehorse provided the competition. FLOOR HOCKEY Floor hockey is the intramural activity at noon. Four teams are facing off to compete for the infamous Cassiar Cup. : Open Thursday t 11 a.m. ~- 7 p.m. RESERVATIONS AND f Approved Guest Rooms (kitchen facilities avail.) } Cafe Features Home-Cooking INFORMATION (Stikine Salmon a Speciality ) . Stikine Riversong Lodge +Groceries, Gas and Oil available General Delivery Telegraph Creek, B.C. 235-3196