Come Grow With Us! Ensemble on ira loin!.................................

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IONEER SCHOOL
551654 STREET
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB
PHONE: 403-845-2468
NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
ATTENDANCE LINE: 403 844-4213
WWW.WRSD.CA/PIONEER
Congratulations to all Pioneer School badminton team members who participated in the school
division's tournament. Special recognition going out to the following students who placed in
the finals:
Grade 7 tournament:
Connor S. - gold in boys singles
Sean K. and Ryan W. - silver in boys doubles
Grade 8 tournament:
Christopher A. and Sean W. - bronze in boys doubles
Brianna S. and Alaina S. - bronze in girls doubles
We would also like to thank our parent coach, Tania Sigouin.
Pioneer School Final Band Concert
Wednesday, June 4th
7:00pm
Pioneer Gym
All Grade 6 Honour Band and Grade 7 and 8 Concert Band members need to be at the school by
6:40 to warm up. All Grade 7 and 8s need to be seated with instruments before the concert
starts.

Regular uniform is required. Grade 6 Honour Band is to be dressed in black and white with
black socks. The students all have vests. Grade 7 and 8 band members are to be dressed in
black dress pants with a white crew neck shirt for the uniform vest.

All band awards will be presented at the concert. We are looking forward to a full house. See
you there!!
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BAND NEWS

Upcoming Concerts
WCHS Jazz Showcase
Date: June 3rd
Where: WCHS Gathering Area

WCHS Final Band Concert
Date: June 10th
Where: WCHS Gymnasium
Both concerts start at 7pm and
would be great experiences for any
of the Pioneer band students...bonus
marks are available for attendance!!


PIONEER SCHOOL
2014 FESTIVAL RESULTS

Almost 200 students from Pioneer School
participated in the Red Deer Festival of
Bands during the week of April 22nd. The
Grade 6 Honour Band and the Grade 7 and
8 Concert Bands all received Superior
rating from the adjudicator!

Students from Pioneer placed in almost
every class. For full results go to
www.rockybandparents.ca.

Congratulations to the
following students for
receiving scholarship
recognition

Pioneer Grade 7 Concert Band -
Elementary Grade 1 Band Scholarship
($300)
School Woodwind Solo - Junior Scholarship
($100) - Kelly M.
School Brass Duet/Trio - Intermediate
Scholarship ($150) - Daniel W., Sean K.,
Ryan W.
School Woodwind Duet/Trio - Jr.
Scholarship ($150) - Blayze H. & Sean W.
Pioneer Grade 7 Brass Quintet ($200)
School Brass Ensemble - Jr. School -
Cameron F., Justin H., Cameron T., Quinton
M., Craig S.
SCHOOL OWNED
INSTRUMENTS
Grade 6 students must hand in all
school owned instruments by June
5th. This includes all TUBAS,
BARITONES, HORNS, BASS
CLARINETS, BARI SAXES, and BELL
KITS. The large school owned
instruments will be cleaned and
returned before the end of June so
Grade 6 and 7 students can sign them
out for the summer. Grade 8 students
will need to see Mr. Friesen at West
Central near the end of June in order
to get an instrument for summer use.
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BAND NEWS Cont.
UNIFORM VESTS
All vests will be collected the
night of the band concert. Students need
to hand in their vests at the conclusion of
their performance.

Gr. 6 Band Info Night

For the parents of Grade 6 students
continuing with the band program, there
will be an information session on June 17th
at 6pm. The Windshoppe will be in
attendance and other options for obtaining
an instrument will be discussed. Hope to
see you in the band room at 6pm on June
17th!









MINI MUSIC STORE - JUNE 17th
The Windshoppe will be in RMH in the
Pioneer Band Room on June 17th at 6pm...
If you are looking for accessories for your
child's instrument - this is the place to
come! Neck straps, upgraded mouthpieces,
reeds, cleaning materials, cases, mutes,
valve oil... send me an email ahead of time
if you are interested in something specific
- or come and browse...
ANNUAL BAND PARENT MEETING
PIONEER BAND ROOM
7pm
TUESDAY, JUNE 17th
**All parents of Grade 6, 7 and 8 band
parents are encouraged to attend**
**following Gr. 6 Rental Info. Night
THE FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM IS HOSTING A BBQ! PLEASE
JOIN US.
Hot dog and a pop for
only $3.00!!
Hamburger and a pop
for only $4.00!!

June 3, 2014 11:00 a.m2:00 pm
Rocky Mountain House Co-op Parking lot.
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COMING UP:
Friday, May 16 ........................................ ................................... No School
Monday, May 19 .................................... ................................... No School, Stat. Holiday - Victoria Day
Wednesday, May 21 .............................. ................................... Public Speaking Competton Gr. 7/8
Thursday, May 22 ................................... ................................... Group/Team/Staf Photo Day
Monday, May 26 .................................... ................................... School Council Meetng, Library, 12:00 pm (noon)
Thursday, May 29 ................................... ................................... Public Speaking Competton Gr. 6
Wednesday, June 4 ................................ ................................... Final Band Concert, Pioneer Gym
Thursday, June 5 .................................... ................................... Final School Dance
Friday, June 7 ........................................ ................................... PD Teacher Development Day, No School
EXAM DATE TIME
French Lang. Arts Part B Tuesday, June 17 9:00 a.m.
English Lang. Arts. Part B Wednesday, June 18 9:00 a.m.
Math Thursday, June 19 9:00 a.m.
Science Friday, June 20 9:00 a.m.
Social Monday, June 23 9:00 a.m.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Students, unless exempted must be in attendance on these days. Please arrange any medical ap-
pointments, etc., at other times. Please Note: Students are to bring an HB pencil and
an eraser to each exam. Pencils may be purchased in the school office for .25 cents each.
GRADE SIX PROVINCIAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST SCHEDULE
Note: Gr. 6s will write exams in a.m with regular classes to follow.
Attention: Gr. 6 P.A.T. exams info.
Grade 6 students are allowed, even encouraged to use calculators on the Math
Provincial Achievement Test to be written in June. At the school we do not have nearly
enough extra calculators for all the students who will need one for the test. Please
ensure that your gr. 6 student has his/her own inexpensive four-function calculator
(available at the dollar stores, etc.) as soon as possible.

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West Central Rebels
Volleyball Camp 2014
for Grades 6 9
August 25-28, 2014








Boys & Girls
Basketball Camp
Aug. 1822, 2014
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
West Central High School is proud to
announce its
7th Annual Legacy Basketball Camp.
Join us for an exciting and educational week
of challenge as students develop their skills
and confidence to a whole new performance
level.

The camp is under the direction of Mr.
Mike Stevens,
Head Coach of the S.A.I.T. Trojans Mens
Basketball team.
West Central High School
Legacy Camp
REBELS
BASKETBALL CAMP 2014
AUGUST 11-15
LOCATION: WEST
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Registration forms can be picked up at the
pioneer office.
Dress Code Expectations
Now that our weather has finally turned nice, Please remind students to dress appropriately.
School dress code:
If deemed unacceptable, the student will be asked to change or cover up. No breasts, bellies or
buttocks showing. No underpants showing. T-shirt sayings need to be school appropriate.