Emergency Boil Water Order in Effect

The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in public water has the health region putting the city under an emergency boil water order.

That means all residents are ordered to boil water before consuming.

The order was put in place after the presence of giardia and cryptosporidium eggs were found in samples provided by the city to the testing body.

Due to the order, we are asking students to come to school with a filled water bottle of their own until such time that the order is lifted.  We thank you for your cooperation. 

Cash Calendar Draw

February 1: Danika Nickel ($25)
February 2: Andy Bremner ($25)
February 3: Duane Bulat  ($500)
February 4: Steven Constant ($25)
February 5: Ted Kramchynsky ($100)
February 6: Kelleen Wolfe ($25)
February 7: Alexis Chamberlain ($25)
February 8: Wayne Ilnisky ($25)
February 9: Claude Jalbert ($25)
February 10: Marcel Michaud ($25)
February 11: Sandy Pitzel ($25)
February 12: Mr. & Mrs. H. Barker ($100)
February 13: Diane Rivet ($25)
February 14: Karen Loran ($1000)
February 15: Elaine Matheis ($25)
February 16: Noreen Huderson ($25)
February 17: Sheila Dmyterko ($25)
February 18: Ray Copeland ($25)
February 19: Brenna Hamel ($100)
February 20: Sheena-Lynne Wichorek ($25)
February 21: Anne Churchward ($25)
February 22: Cory Stratychuk ($25)
February 23: Irene Heffernan ($25)
February 24: Patrick Darcy ($25)
February 25: Randy Zielke ($25)
February 26: Cherie Rustulka ($100)
February 27: Arleen Koshman ($25)
February 28: Barry Hogeweide ($25)
February 29: Bill Presber ($500)

Busing For Wednesday, January 18

Please note that we have been informed that there is a good possibility that there will not be any buses running on this day due to weather.  Please have your radio on to hear announcements or check panow.com for updates.

Host Families Needed

20 female high school students and two staff members from Japan will be in Prince Albert to participate in an Interactive Cultural Program from March 20, 2012 – April 3, 2012. Global Partners requires several host families for these students. Two or more related people must live in the host home at the time of hosting. The students will be taking classes at Rivier Academy on weekdays. 
Global Partners provides an honorarium to assist with hosting.
If you wish to apply to host a student or would like more information please contact:
Jeannette Eddolls at:  jeannette@gpicanada.com   or (306) 763 – 4127

Mom's Pantry Products

Students who are interested in doing some fund raising have the opportunity to sell "Mom's Pantry" products.  This will be a very short campaign with the final turn in date being MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.  Turn around time is 10-14 business days, therefore, we are expecting our shipment on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20.  Grade 12's will be fund raising for grad and grades 7-11 fund raise for the Europe trip that is offered to grade 11 students.  Any fund raising that the students do is for themselves.  An account is kept to keep track of what each student raises.  Should a student leave Rivier Academy or choose not to travel to Europe, there is no cash payout.  The monies earned will be put toward that students grad or stays in the travel account.  Mom's Pantry forms are available at the office.

Variety Night

Family, friends and neighbors are all invited to Rivier’s Variety  Night.
Date:    Tuesday, October 18/11
Time:    7:00  p.m. (Doors will open at 6:40pm)
Cost:    Silver collection at the door
There will be everything from singers to dancers to class acts. We encourage everyone to come out to an evening of entertainment that you are sure to enjoy. 

Cresting of Jackets & Vests

The Green Zip Front Jacket & Knit Vests will be collected from the Grade 10-12 on Thursday, Oct. 6th.  We will then take them to North Star Screenprinting to have the new crest applied.  Please wash those items tonight so we are able to take them in clean. Jackets & vests will be collected from the Junior students next week.  Rivier Academy will assume the cost of applying the crest as long as the students get them in when requested.  Please note that once we have done our last call for vests & jackets, we will no longer accept students wearing the old crest on these items.  They will be expected to purchase a new jacket/vest.
We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.

Mrs. Sander needs Your Help!

Mrs. Sander is looking for magazines regarding interior design and home decor.  If you have some that are ready to be recycled, she would gladly accept them.

Final Report Cards

Report cards can be picked up at the Bishop Pascal doors on Tuesday, June 28 from 9:00-11:30am.  Normally we would be mailing them out, but with the back log of mail that Canada Post will be experiencing, we thought it would be best for the students to pick them up. Please remember that in order to receive your report card, all fees must be paid in full.

Congratulations Graduates!

A beautiful Rivier Graduation ceremony was held June 24 and it is now with smiles and tears that we wish our 15 graduates all the best in the future.  Each one of you has left her mark on the school and we hope that you, too, have fond memories of your time at Rivier.
The Graduates were awarded with several scholarships and trophies. Among the recipients were:
Danica Berg: Practical & Applied Arts.  Rikkeal Bohmann: Community Service, Canadian History Scholarship & Greatest Contribution to Drama. Kathryn Brooks: Band: Level 4 & Christian Ethics. Madison Fjeld: Survivor Award & Jazz Choir. Calla Goodman: Christian Ethics: Continuing Education. Elizabeth Hogeweide: Biology, Canadian History, English- Highest Average, Legion Award, Most Deserving Student, Information Processing & CFUW Scholarship. Jamie Jungman: Megan Pocha Bursary & Voice Award. Kayla Leland: Achievement Award. Morgan MacGillivray: Dedication. Claire Michalishen: Most Involved in Athletics (Division 4) & Drama Performance Award.  Caitlin Northey: Art Award. Joanne Vachon: Calculus, Francais, Chemistry, Christian Service, Math 30-First Place, Rivier Academy Foundation Scholarship, Physics, Science & Math Kinnette Award, General Profiency & Governor General's Bronze Medal. Bailey Vancoughnett: Principals' Award. Jill Yungwirth: Leadership, Physical Education, Math 30-Second, Sportsmanship & the Rivier Award. Michelle Yungwirth: Angels Amoung Us Award.
Once again, congratulations to all of the graduates and we wish you all the best.

French Immersion Students

Just a reminder to the French Immersion students: If your French/English Dictionary is at home, please bring it school so you have it for class.  Thank you.

Add Value with Spring Portraits from Lifetouch

Lifetouch values the cherishing and preserving of memories. For our spring photo program every student’s portrait flyer will include a special offer from Shutterfly!  The promotion is for a FREE Shutterfly 8x8 hard-cover Photo Book ($29.99 value) for Lifetouch consumers that pay for their spring portraits online via Lifetouch’s     e-commerce payment website: mylifetouch.ca.
Shutterfly photo books are a popular way to cherish and preserve your memories. Whether it's of a child school year or a friends photo album, a fun-filled family photo album, an adventurous travel photo album, or a personalized children’s book, Shutterfly has a professionally bound photo book that's perfect for you.
Spring Photo's will take place on Wednesday, March 23 (non-uniform day)

Cash Calendar Draw

Daily draws will be made for the month of February.  
Feb. 1- Doris Skibicki ($25)
Feb. 2- Cynthia Boyer ($500)
Feb. 3- Sandy Fetch ($25)
Feb. 4- Phil Durand ($25)
Feb. 5- Gail Halkett ($25)
Feb. 6- Wilma Gelysteen ($100)
Feb. 7- Curtis Morin ($25)
Feb. 8- Pam Cuelenaere ($25)
Feb. 9- Maurice Toutant  ($25)
Feb. 10- Michelene MacGillivray ($25)
Feb. 11- Darren Dmyterko ($25)
Feb. 12- Lindsey Wilkinson ($25)
Feb. 13- Sidney Bohmann ($100)
Feb. 14- Angie Townsend ($1000)
Feb. 15-  Kris Smith ($25)
Feb. 16-  Kim Lucas-Wells ($25)
Feb. 17-  George Hrynuik ($25)
Feb. 18-  Cheryl Beale ($25)
Feb. 19-  Jerry Paskiw ($25)
Feb. 20-  Wally Burns ($100)
Feb. 21-  Christine Peet ($25)
Feb. 22-  Dale Baldhead ($25)
Feb. 23-  Jerry Jarvis ($25)
Feb. 24-  Norm Cappelletto ($25)
Feb. 25-  Terry Maruschak ($25)
Feb. 26-  Erwin Chao ($25)
Feb. 27-  Josee Cederwall ($100)
Feb. 28-  Jolene Workman ($500)

Christmas: A Time For Giving

We are now accepting donations of new and/or clean used outdoor winter wear (coats, boots, mitts, scarves,etc)for children ages 13 and under. All items that are donated will be passed on to a local project in the area of our school. This will be Rivier's way of showing a little Christmas spirit. Please help keep some of our local children warm.

Rivier Academy SLC: has chosen to make a donation to the Prince Albert Safe Shelter for Women. The money donated will be used to purchase toys, books and games from Discovery Toys. All of the products will be given to the children of the women who are staying at the shelter this Christmas.

Recently in the news, a young cancer patient by the name of Kaila Berg died at the age of 18. Kaila was from Shellbrook and some of you may know her and her Family. Kaila was one of the 12 people chosen from Saskatchewan to be sent by the Chris Knox Foundation to attend the CFL Championship this year.
The Chris Knox Foundation was established in memory of a lifelong Rider Fan who got to see his favorite team win the Grey Cup in Toronto in 2007.
“The mission of the Chris Knox Foundation is to facilitate opportunities for young individuals with cancer, thirty years of age and under, to attend sporting and cultural events within the province of Saskatchewan (Chris Knox Foundation).”
Some of the classmates in the 8I classroom knew Kaila’s family and we as a class approached Sr. Mary to have a non-uniform day to support the Chris Knox Foundation. Our class will have to pay ten dollars to be out of uniform, you if you choose to support the foundation will only have to pay $2- however if out of the goodness of your heart you would like to donate more we will gladly accept all donations.
The money raised will be donated to the Chris Knox Foundation in memory of Kaila Berg on behalf of Rivier Academy. A card with a Christmas gift will also be sent to the Berg family with a note saying that a donation has been made in her memory.
THANK YOU to all who gave to the Chris Knox Foundation. Total amount raised was $584.00. $315 was from the 8I class & Mrs. Trumier. Grade 12's,awesome job too you as well as your class brought in$83. Way to go girls, you gave well above your minimum $2 donation. Therefore, as a school, we will donate $300 to the Chris Knox Foundation and a basket worth $284.00 will be sent to the family of Kaila Berg.

December 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 1: Fruit Orders arrive!
Tuesday, Dec. 7: Prepaid Noon Lunch (Hamburger Helper & Fruit)
Wednesday, Dec. 8: Christmas Concert (7:00pm in the auditorium)
All groups will need to be here well in advance of their performance, to tune their instruments, warm up voices, fix uniforms, etc. The call times for each group is as follows (Orchestra students, ask Mr. Bernier what he wants you to do in this regard):
Level 1 and 2 Bands: Be here by 6:30pm
Jazz Choir/Senior Choir: Be here by 7pm
Level 3/4 Band: Be here by 7:20pm
Program information is posted on Miss Campbell's Blog
Thursday, Dec.9: Non-uniform Day ($2). Proceeds will go to the Chris Knox Foundation
Friday, Dec. 10: Senior Choir will be singing at Mont St. Joseph in the morning.
Monday, Dec. 13: Sub order forms are due. Hot chocolate & Timbits will be available to the students. Compliments of the SLC.
Monday, Dec. 13: Orchestra 10 & 30: Please be sure to have your instruments and all your books for a special morning class.
Tuesday, Dec. 14:Gender Bender Day
Wednesday, Dec. 15: Subway Lunch
Thursday, Dec. 16: Funky Christmas Ties with Uniform
Friday, Dec. 17: Non-uniform Day ($2). Proceeds will go to the Gambian Sister School
Wednesday, Dec. 22: Kilt Cleaning Day ($9)
Wednesday, Dec. 22: Non-uniform Day (no charge)
Wednesday, Dec. 22: Noon Dismissal (11:40am)
Thursday, Dec. 23 - Monday, January 3: NO CLASSES. Christmas Break

Early Reports

Today we will be mailing out Early Reports to the parents of our new students and to a few others that teachers may have concerns about. Please do not be troubled if you do not receive a report on your daughter. This means the teachers are satisfied with your daughters efforts and work habits. The first reportcard will be sent home with the girls on Monday, November 8th.

Kilt Cleaning

In order to allow the dry-cleaners enough time to clean the kilts, we are asking for those who want to have their kilt cleaned to please drop it off at the office after classes on Thursday, Oct 7. The cost for this service is $9 and must be prepaid. All students will be allowed to wear pants with their uniform blouse and tie on Friday, Oct 8.

Pool Days

This is a reminder to all students who take Phys. Ed.
Beginning Tuesday, October 12 until Wednesday, November 10, all Phys. Ed. classes will be at the pool. Students must have a bathing suit and towel in order to take part.

Magazine Campaign

The results are in and even though we did not reach our goal of selling 500 magazines, a number of students did receive some great prizes.
- Top Seller: Quinn Cappelletto (10T) received $40.00 & a 12MP Digital Camera
- Tie for Second Place: Jordan McEwen (8M) and Katerina Iron (11C) each received $20.00
-The names that were drawn for the "Mystery Winners" did not sell magazines, so no prizes were awarded.
-Shea Meyers (11C) won $50 in the draw for people that turned in a min. 5 orders.
- Giant puppy draw went to Nicole Amonson (11C)
- Final draw for an iPAD was won by Shannon Bohachik (8M).
- The "Top Selling Class" by a very small margin was 8M. They will receive "Pizza & Movie".
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the campaign and also to those that purchased magazines. A total of 348 magazine subscriptions were sold.

Variety Night

This is just a reminder to students who are interested in performing at our Variety Night (October 19, 7:00pm). Auditions will start on Monday Sept. 27. The last day to sign up for auditions is Wednesday, September 22.