End of Year News

Congratulations to all of our students on a successful school year. You have made it through another school year; assessments are over, lockers are cleaned out, and ipads have been handed in. The friendships you have developed over the year will remain even though everyone goes their own way during the summer. Some of you will be returning to Bruce Middle School next year and we look forward to another great year together. Others will be moving on to other schools and we wish you well in your new adventure. Bruce Middle School students and staff should be proud of the accomplishments you have all made during the 2014-2015 school year.
The spirit of caring and teamwork has taken us far along the journey of personal growth. You have fortified our “Tradition of Excellence”. The staff at Bruce hopes that everyone has a safe and happy summer.

Staff Changes for 2015-2016

Bruce Middle School will be going through a few staff changes for next year. We say farewell to some familiar faces who have helped us a great deal over the years, and wish them well in their new endeavors. Congratulations and good luck to:

Mr. Lister will be moving to Golden Gate (Vice Principal)
Mr. Bults will be moving to Ness Middle School
Mrs. Matthewman will be moving to a Coordinator position
Mrs. Carlson will be moving to Literacy Academics (language teacher)
Ms. St. Mars will be moving to Seven Oaks School Division
Ms. Wold will be moving to Golden Gate
Mrs Wall will be moving to St. James Collegiate
Mr. Christie on leave

Farewell and good luck to

Mrs. Smitke and Mrs. Counanes, we wish you well in your retirement.
Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Slywchuk and Mrs. Hailley, we wish you well as you pursue your careers elsewhere.

Welcome and good luck to:

Mrs. Cordova will be joining us as Vice Principal
Mr. McCallum will be teaching grade 7
Ms deGroot will be teaching grade 6
Ms. Birk will be teaching grade 6
Mr. Johnstone will be teaching grade 6

Important Dates 2015-2016

September 7 Labour Day – No School
September 8 Inservice – No School
September 9 & 10 Parent-Student-Teacher Triad Conferences
September 11 First Day of Regular Classes
September 15 Meet the Teacher B.B.Q. 5:00-6:30 p.m.
September 15 Parent Council AGM 6:30 p.m.
September 22 Professional Development Meeting - Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
September 23 Grade 6 Band First Lesson Night
September 30 Terry Fox National Event
October 6 Staff Mtg. – Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
October 9 Picture Day – 9:00 a.m.
October 12 Thanksgiving (no classes)
October 20 PD Mtg. – Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
October 23 Inservice – no classes
November 3 Staff Mtg. - Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
November 6 Picture Day Retakes 9:00 a.m.
November 10 Remembrance Day Service
November 11 Remembrance Day – no classes
November 13 Admin/Inservice – no classes
November 17 P.D. Mtg. – Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
November 25 Portfolio Night 4:30-7:30p.m.
November 27 Admin/Inservice – no classes
December 1 Staff Mtg. – Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
December 9 Winter Concert
December 9 Middle Years Report Cards Issued
December 15 P.D. Mtg. – Early Dismissal (3:00 p.m.)
December 18 Last Day of School – Winter Break
January 4 School Re-opens
School pictures will be on Friday, October 9th. Please ensure you attend Triad Conferences to receive
your order form. Have a safe and relaxing summer.