Celebrating 100 Years of Outstanding Education

1916-2016

April 2016

Duclos News
www.duclosschool.ca T: 780-826-3992 Email: duclos@nlsd.ab.ca

Developing Mind and Character in a Safe, Caring

and Learning Environment

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Week is April 10 16, 2016

Duclos students, teachers and staff would like to send a HUGE thank
you to all of the Volunteers who help in the school and on our field
trips! Thank you for all your time and help!
It is not how much we give but how much we put into giving
-Mother Teresa
We look forward to showing appreciation for our Duclos volunteers
at our Annual Volunteer Luncheon.

Annual Duclos Art Showcase

Tuesday, May 3rd
Student Art on display from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

April 4
Spring Picture Day
Care To Learn Preschool
Registration Opens
April 4 to April 7
4M at C School
4I & 4IS at Swimming Pool
April 7
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza from
Express Pizza
April 8
4I at C School

Enjoy this beautiful gallery of fine student art

April 11 to 14
4IS at C School

Silent Art Auction bidding closes at 3:30 p.m.

4M, 3C & 3LG at Swimming Pool

Music Program featuring a variety of songs and performances

April 14
Cheese or Hawaiian Pizza from
Express Pizza

at our Volunteer Luncheon

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All proceeds from the Silent Auction go towards our

April 15
4I at C School

Duclos Centennial Celebration

April 18 to 21
3M, 3W & 2S at Swimming Pool

Thank you to Duclos students and staff for their generous

donations of Art and Art Supplies for the Silent Auction

April 21
Chicken Noodle Soup with Bun
from Yums The Word

Happy Easter!

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March Parent Teacher Interviews

Thank you to all the parents who attended the March Parent
Teacher Interviews. We appreciate working together to help every
student learn and excel.

My Parent Read the Newsletter Contest

Students- Ask your parents to read the newsletter, and fill
out this entry. Please return this entry to Duclos School.
Entries go into a draw and lucky winners choose a prize
from the Treasure Box at the assembly. Good Luck! If you
have an emailed newsletter, you can print and send in the
entry, or send a note paper with:
Students Name: ____________________________________
Classroom: _________________________________________
Parents Signature: ___________________________________

April 22
No School - Family Friday
April 25 28
2H, 2HA & 2T at Swimming Pool
April 25
Word Power Tour
Wacky Hat and Hair Day!
April 28
Penne Alfredo or Lasagna from
Express Pizza

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Duclos Kindergarten Parent Information Night and Open House

Parent Information Night on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
This is for parents who have a child starting Kindergarten
next fall to learn more about Kindergarten at Duclos School
in 2016 - 2017.
Kindergarten Open House on Friday, May 13th. Parents can
bring their children to the school to see what Kindergarten is
all about as they get ready to start school next fall. The
Open House on Friday, May 13th will have a morning session
from 10 to 11 a.m. and an afternoon session from 1 to 2 p.m.
Please call the school to book a time that is convenient for
you and your child. Call Duclos School - 780-826-3992

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Thank you! You are welcome at Duclos School! We look forward to

meeting you and your children!

Happy Easter!

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Notice to Duclos Kindergarten Parents - No School for Kindergarten on Friday, May 13th
Now is the time of year when we start introducing next years Kindergarteners and their parents to
our school and help them prepare for school.
As part of our introduction to Kindergarten, we will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on Friday, May 13th.
Because of the Open House there will be NO SCHOOL for our current Kindergarten students only on
Friday, May 13th. Classes will proceed as scheduled for all other students in our school.
We welcome you to register at Duclos School for 2016 - 2017:

Care to Learn Preschool Programs

All New Kindergarten students (Born Before March 1, 2012)
All New Students to Duclos School in Grades 1 to 4
Current K to 3 Duclos students do not have to register for 2016 - 2017

Parking at Duclos
Please always respect speed limits, crosswalks and bus zones. Take care in parking lots, especially
when backing up. Thank you.
Duclos School Council

Wendy McInnes is the Duclos School Council Chair for the 2015-2016 school year.
You can email Wendy at w.m.b.m@hotmail.com
Please email Wendy by April 19, 2016 with suggested school council agenda items to be considered
for the next meeting. The next school council meeting is on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Duclos HE Bourgoin Parent Support Group Foundation will be having its AGM following the Duclos
School Council meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:15 pm in the Duclos Staff room.
WANTED: LEGO
If you have some Lego you would like to donate to our school for a Grade 3/4 Lego Club, we
would really appreciate it. Please deliver it to Mrs. Casselman before April 15 if you have some you
are willing to give us. Thank you!
LEGO CLUB
Are you in Grades 3 and 4? Do you LOVE to build with Lego? If so, this is a Cool Lego Club for you to
join after school every second Thursday. The club will run from 3:30 to 4:30 on Thursdays in the Duclos
Library. If you wish to join, please pick up an application form from Mrs. Casselman. The club will
meet on the following Thursdays: April 21, May 12, May 26, and June 9. June 9 will be our last night
for Lego Club. See you there!
Happy Easter!

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Duclos Centennial July 30-31, 2016

The Duclos Centennial Homecoming Weekend is July 30-31, 2016. It is coming quickly!
The Centennial Committee is looking for interested volunteers to help with the event.
Please contact Byron Johnson (Cell 780.573.9022) (Email ducloscentennial@gmail.com)
The Duclos Centennial Committee is looking for Duclos History to Share. If you or any member of your
family has artifacts, memorabilia, yearbooks, vintage Duclos clothing from the past 100 years of
Duclos School history, please label and drop off at the school office. We look forward to sharing
Duclos history and memories with others. Let us know if you are donating it or want it back.
Please be sure to like and follow the Duclos School Centennial Facebook Page

DUCLOS SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Banquet, Program and Dance
Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the
Bonnyville Centennial Center
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
At Duclos School
4801-52 Avenue
Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2R4
Tickets can be purchased in person or by mail
See the Duclos School Centennial Facebook page
for more details

Happy Easter!

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Duclos Centennial Quilt Raffle

Celebrating the Duclos School Centennial 1916-2016
You could own a beautiful handmade quilt.
What a great way to say Happy 100 Years Duclos School.

Tickets are on sale now at the Duclos School Office.

Tickets are only $2.00 each.
You can buy tickets at the school until June 29, 2016.
Tickets will be on sale at the Duclos Centennial Celebrations at the Centennial Centre,
Bonnyville on July 30, 2016.
The draw will be made on July 30, 2016 at the Duclos Centennial Celebrations at the
Bonnyville Centennial Centre, July 30, 2016.

Thanks to Vera Mercier, Edna Courts & Barb Attfield for their work and their kindness.
Thanks for making this special quilt and three throw pillows to celebrate the Duclos School
Centennial.
Through the Generations: A Community of Learners; A Community of Leaders

Proceeds are for the Duclos Centennial Committee - (AGLC raffle license #430565)

Scholastic Book Fair News

Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair. A percentage of Book Fair sales stay in
Duclos School to be used to support our library. A very special THANK YOU to Janine Hebert,
Rogera Lapointe, Taryna Mackay, Chantal Pilipchuk and Katelyn Hornseth for their assistance at
our very successful spring book fair.
We sold around $8,600 in books! Enjoy your new books and we will be adding lots of new books
to our library collection.
Jerzey Vachon was the winner of the family door prize. Jerzey won $25 worth of books and her
class, KA, won $25 worth of books as well! Way to go!!
Good Behavior Award Winners from March Congratulations!
Thanks to all students who receive Good Behaviour Awards every week. There are hundreds of
positive behaviours on display on the Good Behaviour Tree on the wall beside the library. Stop by to
see all the good things our students do.
Four lucky students were chosen for lunch at A&W with
Mr. Cameron. Congratulations to:
1A Felicity Keil
3LG Aiden George

Happy Easter!

2T Theo Worthman
4D Makayla Campeau

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Alberta Education Week May 2 to 6 Learning Together

Alberta Education invites you to celebrate Education Week 2016 in schools and communities across
the province. Education Week provides all Albertans with an opportunity to highlight the important
role education plays in shaping the future of our province. Duclos is celebrating with special
events:
Scholastic Book Fair March 21 to 24
Alberta Touring Opera Presentation of: The Steadfast Tin Soldier March 21
Beaver River Watershed Alliance (grade 4 presentations) April 14 & 16
Classroom Agriculture (grade 4 presentations) April 20 & 21
Word Power Tour Alberta Authors presentations April 25
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon May 3
Duclos ARTS Day & Silent Art Auction May 3
Farm Safety Programs May 10 to May 13
Jump Rope For Heart Presentation with a guest from the Heart and Stroke
Foundation and a Bonnyville Skipperoos Performance May 5
Kindergarten Mothers Day Spa May 5
Jump Rope for Heart skipping event and fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation May 19

Thank you!
Thanks to Mr. Bauer and Mr. Isert for running the grade 4 After School Sports
program. The students had a great time!
Thank you to the guest presenters from the Bonnyville Lacrosse Association for the
special lacrosse sessions in our Grades 1 to 4 Physical Education classes on April 11 and 12.
Kinosoo Ridge
Kinosoo Ridge Ski Days are done for this school year! Thanks to the staff at Kinosoo and
the Duclos staff for providing this fun outdoor physical education experience. Thanks to
all the parents who came along to help with the ski days. A HUGE thanks to the Duclos
School Council for providing the funding to cover the cost of bussing. We appreciate it!

Reading Tip of the month

Reading improves concentration. Children have to sit still and quietly so they can focus on the story
when theyre reading. If they read regularly as they grow up, they develop the ability to do this for
longer and longer periods.

Happy Easter!

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