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i ££: = 3 Prince Albert Public School students and teachers got a chance to see the Canadian National Ballet perform on We- nesday at their school. The members of the Ballet were in full costume and put on a great show for the audience. See 5 PORT PERRY STAR REAL ESTATE -- Tuesday, March 13, 1990 -- 15 March is more than Easter Eggs and Bunnies for disabled kids For 7,400 children with physical disabilities living in Ontario, March is more than Easter eggs and bunnies. It is the month that over 80 million Easter Seals are mailed to 3.5 million households all over the province to raise funds for Easter Seal services that help the youngsters live fuller more independent lives. "Over 225 affiliated Easter Seal service clubs will coordinate their 43rd annual campaigns in an ef- fort to reach the provincial cam- paign target of $4.5 million," said Jim Grieve, Easter Seal Cam- paign co-chairman for the Rotary Club of Port Perry. "Health care, and special equipment are not immune to ris- ing costs. Sources of financial support for these things are decreasing. It is very important, therefore, that the people of Port Perry, Uxbridge and surrounding area think of the needs of Easter Seal kids and be generous in their support," he said. Contributions help support children from birth to age 19 who have physical disabilities as a result of cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple conditions, rare syn- dromes and accidents causing spinal damage and/or amputations. The Easter Seal Society pro- vides direct consultative services in the home by 40 registered district nurses; five residential summer camps; diagnostic clinics in Northern Ontario; financial assistance for equip- ment and transportation; parent/family support; augmen- tative communication programs; preschools; and rehabilitation research grants. In 1990, less than four percent of the Society's $14.5 million budget will come from govern- ment sources. The Society has always depended heavily on ser- vice clubs and volunteers to raise individual and corporate dona- tions through Easter Seal mail campaigns, Snowaramas, Skiaramas, Superthon and assorted special events. "Physically disabled children do not live in a dream world. They are faced with harsh realities every minute of the day," added Jim. 'Helping the children to live with these realities and to achieve their personal milestones is an on- going commitment of Easter Seals and one which our club is proud to be associated with." story for more details. National Ballet visits Prince Albert School Several members of the Na- tional Ballet of Canada were special guests at Prince Albert Public School last Wednesday. The group put on an hour performance for the students, teachers, and several parents who were in attendance for the event. The children's families and the teachers federation are sub- sidizing the event. The members of the ballet first began with their warm- ups to show the students the importance of stretching before a performance. While this was going on, two members were applying make- up and costumes to themselves, so the students would see how itis done. After the costumes were com- plete the dancers did several numbers including a segment from Sleeping Beauty, and a rendition of Popeye the Sailor Man. After the performance was over the dancers answered sev- eral questions from a very in- quisitive number of students. The students wanted to know how long these dancers have been involved in ballet. The an- swers revealed the students were seeing real professional porfocm, as two of the members ad been dancing for 27, and 28 years. Other questions were mainly pertaining to how these people got into ballet, and what was the first thing they learned. These members of the Na- tional ballet are currently gear- ing up for a performance of "Swan Lake" which the group will be performing at the O'Keefe Centre later this year. Students skate, sled and sculpt Our Winter Carnival two weeks ago went well - the snow stayed around long enough for the children to sled, skate, sculpt and so on as well as enjoy hot chocolate and sloppy joes. Thanks to the Stevens family for letting us use their property. The kindergarten children have been busy in all areas - Bible, math, and their fairy tale unit. They now begin a unit on the five senses. Besides learning about the technical working and distinc- tive quality of each sense, hopefully this unit will help each child become sensitive to the "heart sense" of seeing, tasting, feeling and hearing God in the in- ner man. Grades one and two took an in- teresting look at sharks in their social studies class, and are now looking at birds. Both grades have begun a new workbook and are excited because it is their "last" workbook for the year. It is hard to believe we are almost at our mid-winter break. The three, four and five's are designing covers for their travel logs on Saudi Arabia, using the notes they took while listening to the research projects in class. After spring break, they will be off to Switzerland! Third graders are practicing their times table 1-5. The class is making a newspaper about the events and times of Joseph's life, with several sections: Classified Ads, Crime, Life, Wheels, Focus on Homes etc. Our newspaper should be finished by the end of this week. On Thursday, the class watched a video that introduced a new unit on duman Body Systems. The senior class held their speech festival last week, and from this mini-contest seven students were chosen to represent our school at the regional level. In their respective divisions, Scott Daniels won a bronze medal for Scugog Christian School and Melissa Burghgraef took home a silver. Congratulations to everyone in grades five to eight - you all worked hard for this event and did a super job! Our World Book Reading Vro- gram ended today, and students read a lot of books! Over a seven- week period, these are the Two teams from Port Perry High School are due back home this Thursday (Mar. 15) af- ter spending two weeks on a tour of Scotland and Wales. The boys rugby squad and girls field hockey team played exhibition games against teams in Scotland and Wales. In top photo, the girls field hockey team. Front from left: Michell Flieler, Tara-Lynn Puckrin, Miss O'Connor, Mrs. Byers, Meaghan Fuller, Meredith Allin, Amber Herder. Middle row from left: Becky Smyka, Lisa Toye, Allie Nolan, Jen Stewart, Meredith Fuller, Leslie Benns, Carrie Gales. In back from left: Tina Azzopardi, Heather Couperthwaite, Collette Bertrand, Jen Best and Tonya Ballard. In bottom photo, Yancy Crosier, M. Pither, Mr. Arculus, B the boys rugby team. Front from left: Greg Neve, rad Malcolm, Dave Morrin. Middle row from left: Craig Mitchell, Colin Giles, Corey Mason, Albert Hoogers, Nathan Duda, Tyler Zenon, Ja- son Reetham-Clayton, Kevin Vale. Back from left: Rob Brown, lan Cobham, Geoff Luke and Steve Stichmann. Scott Gales, James Parkin, Peter Simms, classroom averages: grade one and two - 16 books per students: grade three, four, and five - 10 books per student; grade six, seven, and eight - 16 books per stu- dent. The kindergarten totals are still coming in. Excellent work, everybody. We hope to have all sponsor money and sheets in by Friday (March 9). After the break, we will have the grand total raised and we will know what World Book products we will be able to purchase for our school. Chocolate bars will be handed out to each student this week, with the money due back Friday, March 23. The Sweetheart Dinner at the Baptist Church went very well, with $569.18 raised. Everyone had a good time, and the entertain- ment was very entertaining. Reminder: hot dog lunch this Friday - have your money in no later than Wednesday. Have your cheese orders in by Wednesday or phone Lynn Michel with it. - pg wid . Lat 2 AL a ig ds Wolke 4% 2 Wt Wl bo * Rg +