BASHAW SCHOOL UPDATE

Hello Rebel Families,

This time of year is a busy time for all. We’re seeing the combines running and harvest in full swing, here at the school we are busy as well. With a boost in enrollment, we have had to make some changes but we have not let that get in our way of delivering a high quality education to our students.

Our students are back and have engaged with their school in such an admirable way. Talking with our kids after their first week saw a great deal of them happy with being back in routine. Getting to be back and seeing friends is always one of the major draws but we have seen a real component of engagement that we are pleased with.

Our athletics has already been going strong within the first week of school. Our Senior teams have already got their first weekend of tournament play in as they went to Camrose and really came together as strong teams. Our golf teams are doing playdowns and our Cross country teams have been training hard. With all of these athletics going on, it is great to see the commitment from so many athletes to be involved and to work on their balance between academics and athletics. With all of the outside school athletics happening as well at this time, it's great kudos to our students as they balance all of these things. Great skills to carry on in their futures!

It has been a busy time for all of us and the resilience shown by our school community has been very gratifying. My entrance back into this school year has been filled with a great deal of excitement around the great work of this school and the community and I have not been disappointed. Commendations to the students, staff and community for such an impressive start. Rebels really do know how to “RISE UP”!

Hello Bashaw families! My name is Chelsea Niederlag and I am the new Assistant Principal at the school this year! Besides my AP duties, I am also teaching Grade 8 ELA and Grade 4 Social Studies, Science, and Art! This is my 12th year of teaching and second year of administration in Battle River. This is my first time working in a K-12 school and I am looking forward to seeing all the different activities and excitement this year has to offer. Please make sure that when you come into the school you stop by to say hi and introduce yourself as I would love to get to know you all better! Also, feel free to contact me anytime at cniederlag@brsd.ab.ca. Have a great year!

Please join us in welcoming Abigail Giles as a new teacher in our Jr and Sr Division! Her main focus at the school will be Secondary English classes, as well as option courses, including Jr and Sr Foods. We are excited to have her join our Bashaw School Family!

As of Monday, September 23, we look forward to welcoming Dawna Andriatz to the role of the main Office Administrator. Friday, September 20 is Sherry Jenkins' last day. Dawna's role will be filled by a new hire.

A personal note from Sherry... I have SO DEEPLY appreciated my time in Bashaw and most especially at Bashaw School! Your children have stolen my heart and have left a lifelong imprint upon it! And each of you parents, have been so welcoming and kind to me ~ Thank you. Bashaw and Bashaw School have become home to me in a way no other place ever has. I am forever richly blessed by my time shared with you. Your children are BEAUTFIUL!!! May each one continue to thrive and grow into the most amazing individual they are destined to be!

Bashaw School is in need of volunteers to help with the following

Breakfast program - The Breakfast program will be modified this year due to reduced staff hours. Please call the office for information on how you can help. Also please note the Breakfast program will not begin until October. More information will follow once we are prepared to launch the program.

Please contact Dawna Andriatz at dandriatz@brsd.ab.ca for more information.

Fun Lunch program - This program organizes a special lunch students can order from a pre-determined outside source a few times a year. In order for this program to run we need:

• A parent volunteer to co-ordinate the orders - training will be provided
• A few parents to help each time receive and deliver the food to students

Both these programs are very much needed and appreciated by the students in the school.

Bruce Holliday Run -The S/Sgt Bruce Holliday Run is on September 19th. We are looking for adult volunteers to help with parking/traffic. Additional volunteer opportunities are available on September 17th while we offer a pre-race "work bee" to do everything from chopping vegetables to stuffing envelopes. Your help is appreciated! Please contact kmcintosh@brsd.ab.ca for information.

This Thursday, September 19 Bashaw is going to welcome hundreds of students to participate in our Holliday Memorial Run!

The S/Sgt Bruce Holliday Cross Country Run will take place around our nature trail, arena and tourist booth area. Anyone interested in helping out and volunteering their time please get in touch with the school.

What is Important for You to Know?

• You're welcome to come watch and cheer on the runners!

• For the safety of our participants we ask that all visitors please pay heed to road blocks/re-routes
• If your child is participating please ensure you have completed and submitted the paper copy on the form students brought home to express interest to participate NO LATER THAN Tuesday Morning.
• THEN - It is from the submitted documents the PERMISSION FORM will be created. Once the permission form is created, it will be available in Rycor to complete. THE PERMISSION FORM is REQUIRED for students to participate.

Let's go Rebels!!!

SR Volleyball Tournament- Wetaskiwin- Sept. 20th

JR Volleyball OLMP Tournament- Sept. 20th

JR Volleyball Tournament- Forestburg- Sept. 28th

Results for Augustana SR Volleyball Tournament

Boys- Took 2nd in Powerpool. They lost in the 5th round of playoffs to Jasper.

Girls- the young team played hard against much larger 3A and 4A schools. Had one match victory.

Cross Country Running is up and started with over 30 participants. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Pearson lpearson@brsd.ab.ca

Practice are Monday & Thursday at 3:30pm

Bruce Holliday Run- Sept. 19th

Hardisty- Sept. 12th

Viking Camrose Run- Sept. 26th

Spartan New Norway- Oct 10th

SR Golf Zone Golf Tournament- Camrose- Sept. 16

NOTE: Please stay in contact with coaches for any changes to the schedules

Permission Forms are now available online in Rycor! Students must have a completed permission form to participate.

Please do this immediately.

• BRSD sent an email mid-August with the link to School Engage (the system you complete the forms in)
• You can access School Engage through PowerSchool ---> School Engage
• EACH CHILD requires a completed form (this is mandated by Alberta Government)
• If you do not remember your access to PowerSchool, please send an email to Sherry Jenkins at sjenkins@brsd.ab.ca

Battle River School Division believes it is important to promote a focused and productive learning environment.

The Division therefore aims to ensure that all students and staff understand and respect the guidelines regarding the use of cell phones and other electronic devices and social media within the school premises.

Students may not use personal mobile devices during instructional time. All personal mobile devices must be kept in silent mode or powered off during instructional time and stored in students' backpacks, bags, or locked lockers.

We thank you in advance for your continued support around these expectations and discussing with your children the importance of minimizing distractions and ensuring all students comply with the guidelines.

To see the BRSD Administrative Procedure in it’s entirety please refer to AP 135

Email: dandriatz@brsd.ab.ca
Website: www.bashaw.brsd.ab.ca
Location: 5304 51 Street Box 69
Phone: 780-372-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/bashaw_school