a ee A TR Rg gg ng nang gg NAA YS YN GP NE I Ny, gg ng gy YR AT A Cg - ee Snowr idge Elementary is starting out the new decade with some new faces. We'd like to say a special welcome to Bradford Hickman, Natalie Mercer, and Andrea Donkersley who were our first Kindergarten students to enter Snowridge under the new dual entry program. They are happy to be here and we are esp- ecially happy to have them. Also starting out the 1990's in a new school are Kenny Schwabe in Grade Four, and Stephanie Nadeau in Grade Six. Welcome everyone or should we say Bienvenue? Safety Concerns The heavy snowfall and the colder temperatures of the winter months create some safety hazards for children on their way to and from school. Please, Moms and Dads, take a few minutes to re- mind your children of: 1. The importance of walking on the sides of the road, particu- larly on the school access road. 2. The importance of being prop- erly dressed for the weather con- ditions. Se The importance of staying ‘away from snow removal equipment and the school bus. We remind your children of these items frequently but still receive numerous complaints from drivers and supervisors. Please assist us by emphasizing them at home. Year 2000 Discussion Paper The teaching staff at Snow- ridge has been involved in sev- eral conferences, in-service days, and meetings concerning the Year 2000 paper, a plan for a complete revision of the prov- incial curriculum. There are major changes planned in the Pri- mary, Intermediate, and Gradua- tion programs over the next ten year period. Watch future news- letters for dates of parent in- formation nights, as some of the proposed changes will be imple- mented as early as next year. Ask you child's teacher, the principal, or ‘your “School ~Ad-— visory Council reps for more in- formation. Parent Teacher Interviews Our next scheduled set of parent-teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday, February Tei SUSIE Nah Just a reminder that because of our new reporting for- mat this year there will be no written report at this time, un- less you are unable to come in for an interview. Please make every effort to attend these in- terviews as there will not be another written report until March 9, 1990. School will be dismissed on February 7 at 2:15 p.m. to accom- modate the interviews. The bus will depart at the regular time Sr wOMp. mM. Sports Plans are underway for a Cassiar Lions Basketball league IVANDAROUNDS which will take place at Snow- ridge on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Waldera and Mr. Jason Clark will sponsor this event for interested students. Please let Mr. Waldera know if you are in- terested in playing. Ms. Salt and Mr. Waldera will also be sponsoring some extra-curricular cross-country skiing over the next few weeks. Listen for announcements and watch for sign-up sheets in your classrooms, boys and girls. Premier's Sports Awards Our Grade Seven class part- icipated in the Premier Sports Program for volleyball. The stu- dents, in addition to enjoying themselves and improving their skills, earned the following bad- ges for their efforts: GOLD Sylvain Jacob Michael Tyne George Saro Jody Harrison Sandra Foubister RED Carlie Baker Vanessa Clark Dylan Vaillancourt Lianne Muir i Shane Klassen Cheryl Kwan Trina Gleason Jacki McGill MERIT Jennifer Cavanagh Niki Kwitkoski Upcoming Events Students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 will be treated to a special presentation on B.C. Parks at Vic00ka.m.> on. Bebruary.