www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 19, 2008 - 41 Teamwork helps minor atom A Rangers to title Playing true team hockey, the Oakville minor atom A Rangers dominated the competition at last weekend's Richmond Hill Stars Tournament. Oakville outscored its opposition 25-5 on its way to a perfect 5-0 record. The Rangers defeated the Ajax Knights 8-0, East Enders 6-3, Richmond Hill Stars 4-0 and Amherstburg Avalanche 2-1 to reach the final, where they downed the Avalanche 5-1. "The incredible fact is that every player contributed to a very successful weekend," said Rangers head coach Dwayne Clarke. "The passing was phenomenal and the opposing teams were held to five shots per game." Contributing to the championship were Nicolas Dupuis, Vladimir Miksic, Tyler Sampson, Malcolm Myers, Harrison Clarke, Jacob Saunders, Jack Ricketts, Kyle Petta Ionescu, Mike Matson, Karol Kabat, Curtis Fernandes, Jack Guimaraes, Ryan Menne, Kyle Barrett, Stefan Janovjak., Jordan Kemp and Riley Butler. CONSULTATION ON PROGRAMS AND ACCOMMODATION IN WARD 4 OAKVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THE REAL STARS: The Oakville minor atom A Rangers won the Richmond Hill Stars Tournament last weekend. Minor atom AE Rangers start year strong THOMAS BATHORY, SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Thomas Bathory Home Selling System Your Home SOLD GUARANTEED* Talk to no agent or I'll Buy it! For pre-recorded information *some conditions apply, selling price to be mutally agreed at time of listing Call 1-800-353-1048 anytime, 24 hours a day. Oakville Ward 4 public school supporters and parents are invited to participate in a consultation process regarding elementary school program and accommodation issues. 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For Free 24 Hour Recorded Message About This Home Call 1-800-353-1048 ID# 2004 REPHOCKEY Oakville defeated the Milton Winterhawks 4-3 and 5-2, edged the Ajax minor atom A Knights 2-1 and thumped the Hamilton Tigers 7-3 before falling 32 to the Georgetown Raiders. "A balanced team effort and reinforcing the `We' concept have proven effective to date," said Rangers coach Dave D'Amico. "In light of the fact most of the 17 kids have never played together, the chemistry and effort have been remarkable." The Rangers will compete in a tournament this weekend in Richmond Hill. Members of this year's club are Justin Hui, Michael Legge, Tyler Stodulski, Thomas Campbell, Rachel Marmen, Michael Keating, Zachary D'Amico, Adam Grant, Adam Grace, Devon Wilson, Tyler Stevenson, Liam Gravelle, Justin Lyttle, Joshua Aloe, Matthew McGuigan, Roberto D'Agostino and Christopher Vezina. Dan Lyttle, Brad Legge and Dave Grace also coach the team. Maria Hui is the club's manager. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED The Halton District School Board encourages public school supporters and parents to take time to read this material and to provide input to the future of Oakville Ward 4 public schools. Halton District School Board W. Joudrie Director of Education Gillian Tuck Kutarna Chair of the Board 2050 Guelph Line, PO Box 5005, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 (905) 335-3663 (905) 842-3014 (905) 878-8451 Fax: (905) 335-9802 www.hdsb.ca Realty Enterprises Inc. Brokerage 905-845-2200 Getting ready for preschool is child's play It's not too late to register for fall Kindermusik (Oakville, ON) In a Kindermusik class, miming and singing "Wheels on the Bus" may seem like child's play, but it's actually helping a child develop better coordination and language skills. Fall registration continues for Jennifer Averink's Kindermusik program, where parents and their children--ages newborn to 7 years old--sing, dance and make music together to develop better learning skills for the child. Parents also learn more about the developmental process and benefits by activities in class. Studies continue to show that music has a positive impact on a child's ability to learn. Not only in terms of preschool readiness, but making and responding to music can help a child use scissors, kick a ball, as well as have a positive impact on a child's sense of self-esteem and self-expression. Kindermusik classes are designed by music and early childhood educators. Activities are based on new and proven research that music and music making can stimulate every area in the child's development. "For a child, being ready for preschool is about feeling comfortable with yourself," says Averink, who operates the Kindermusik program at the Performance School of Music. "Then they have the confidence to leave mom and dad at home and get involved with what's going on in preschool." Kindermusik's Philosophy: · Child-centered · Developmentally Appropriate · Concerned with the Whole Child · Process, not Performance-oriented · Fun for the child & for Families · Inclusive of Parents · Use of Quality Audio and Visual Learning Materials in Class & at Home Public Meetings to Review the Halton District School Board's Long-Term Accommodation Plan Parents and community members are invited to attend a public meeting to review and provide feedback on the Halton District School Board's Long-Term Accommodation Plan. This plan addresses the accommodation needs of students in elementary and secondary schools. Meetings will be held in each municipality to seek public input and comments. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. Milton - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Milton District High School (396 Williams St.) Halton Hills - Thursday, September 25, 2008 Georgetown District High School (70 Guelph St.) Burlington Tuesday, September 30, 2008 M.M. Robinson High School (2425 Upper Middle Rd.) Oakville Thursday, October 2, 2008 Iroquois Ridge High School (1123 Glenashton Dr.) Parents and community members are encouraged to attend the meeting scheduled in their community. The Long Term Accommodation Plan is posted at www.hdsb.ca for community members unable to attend one of these meetings. (Links found under the button titled "Programs & Accommodation in Schools") Halton District School Board Wayne Joudrie Director of Education Gillian Tuck Kutarna Chair of the Board 2050 Guelph Line, PO Box 5005, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z2 (905) 335-3663 (905) 842-3014 (905) 878-8451 Fax: 335-9802 www.hdsb.ca Novice Hornets begin with win The Oakville novice B Hornets opened the girls' hockey exhibition season last weekend with a 4-0 blanking of the Cambridge Roadrunners. Madeline Hayes recorded a hat trick and Courtney Wilson had Oakville's other goal, with Jenny Schwichtenberg and Andrea Fausto combining for the shutout. The Hornets will continue the preseason schedule this weekend as they visit Guelph tomorrow (Saturday) and host the Clarington Flames Sunday for a 12:30 p.m. start at Glen Abbey Recreation Centre. Other members of this year's team are Sarah Bigham, Rylee Davison, Meghan Grouix, Isabelle Hardy, Hayley Lahn, Tara McInnis, Sydney Morrison, Hannah Rettinger, Chloe Saxton, Maddison Seaver, Ashley Taciuk, Catherine Trevors and Emily Wilson. For more information on getting children ready for preschool, or to learn more about Kindermusik classes starting in the fall, call the Performance School of Music, at 905-319-8025 or info@psmusic.ca. Averink is offering 11 different classes at OakPark Mom's & Tot's and Monkey See Monkey Do for children ages newborn to 7 years in Oakville.