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Mary Bergeron's
new saltwater
tank offers
interactive learning
by Deanna Mitchener
Staff and students at the Mary Bergeron
School are fortunate to have a saltwater fish
tank they can learn from thanks to Kevin
Metzger who pulled the whole project together
for the school.
When asked why he felt this was important
for the school to have the tank, Metzger said,
“I have a few solar (fish) tanks of my own.
Every time my two boys would have friends
over to play they kept asking questions that I
didn't think little kids would even ask. That got
me to thinking it would be great if we could Aimee Poirier with Canlin Energy Corp. presented a cheque to the Mary Bergeron School on April 1, in
somehow have one at the school. It is better to the amount of $500. The money will be used toward the school's saltwater fish tank project. Pictured also
have them learn something scientific hands-on, is Kevin Metzger, who brought this project to life for the school. Students include: Jacob Kolasa, Paytin
verses sitting with their electronics and not Truman, Hayden Kubek, Kaleb Stone, and Serenity Thompson. photo Deanna Mitchener
learning.”
“The tank is pretty high tech —it has an
When asked how did they manage to pay for
automatic feeder that feeds the fish twice daily. such an elaborate tank, Kevin said, “I did all Some other interesting information that
The lights are automated to come on and I can Kevin has posted for students to read is all
actually monitor the tank from my phone if the planning and fundraising with the help of about different corals including the small
something were to go wrong. It will let me my good friend Neil Weisser. Neil has been Polyp Stony Corals such as Acropora,
know if there is a problem, I can shut pumps great at helping me out along the way. When Montipora, Pavona, Hydnophora, and others.
ever I don't have time to do something he can
off, turn the heater up, or anything else all These corals are made up of small individual
from my phone no matter where I am. The tank always be counted on to help out. The light animals living in a colony with shared tissues.
has battery backup in case the power goes out. was donated from someone I know down in the These creatures derive most of their energy
States that wanted to help out when he heard
And LED lighting that simulates sunrise and about my idea for the students. That alone was and nutrition from a symbiotic relationship
sunset,” said Kevin. with photosynthetic algae. Each polyp is made
over $1,500.” up of a stomach and a mouth surrounded by
“Right now we have fish in the tank from tentacles used for capturing food. The structure
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: different parts of the world including Hawaii of these small corals are created by the polyps
and Fiji. We have a Kole Tang, Tiger Pistol secreting calcium carbonate, which forms the
Shrimp, Yellow Watchman, Engineer Goby, skeleton matrix the polyps live in.
Spotbreast Angelfish, ocellaris clownfish, and Needless to say, the tank offers lots of
a One Spot Foxface. Next week we will be interactive learning opportunities for the
getting some Mimic Tang, Lawnmower students.
Blenny, and some Conch to add to the
collection," said Kevin.
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Metzger said they also acquired some books
Quality Work from Walt Smith who lives in Fiji. "Walt has HRH's Annual
published a kid friendly book on why the reefs
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 are dying. Hopefully students can do even Art Show a
780-723-5152 more reading and research on their own.”
‘must-see'
Evansview school update by Shaylyn Thornton
March was a productive month for The Grade 5's and 6's have been working very
Evansview School. First, we revamped the hard in music class. Both classes began a Talent can be found in people of all shapes,
'Evansview Goes RED' reading program. ukulele program and are making excellent sizes, or in this case, ages. Holy Redeemer
Students are now expected to record the progress! So far students have been learning High School will prove once again that their
number of pages they read, instead of the how to strum individual notes. They have students have a lot to offer, this time in the
colour and we have added some goalpost learned C, D, and E, and are beginning to play form of an Art Show.
prizes! When a class gets to a certain number these notes in songs. The students are applying Holy Redeemer holds an art show annually,
of pages read, they will receive the following their rhythm knowledge to ensure they are and the art pieces are always impressive.
prizes: stickers, bookmarks, doughnuts, pizza playing the right beats and tempo. This year, the show will feature artwork from
lunch and finally a $10 book voucher for The Grade 3's and 4's have just finished up students in grades 7 to 12, as well as
Scholastic. their 'Simple Machines and Building Vehicles photography and woodwork.
We also had a chance to celebrate students That Move' units in science. They have been They will also be providing refreshments
who had pledged to stop bullying on Pink Shirt doing a lot of project work such as building and live music to enjoy while checking out
Day. We held an assembly where students' carnival rides by incorporating many simple the pieces that the students have created.
names were read out along with their pledge. machines. Students had the opportunity to build The 2019 Art Show will be held on
Evansview School had a visit from a leprechaun in These students were then awarded a $10 book two rollercoasters, as well as design a thrill ride Wednesday, April 10 from 6 to 8pm at Holy
March. They used their knowledge of simple of their own choosing. They also had a visit
machines to build traps to try to catch him, but voucher for Scholastic. We are very proud of Redeemer. All are welcome to attend the
unfortunately he escaped. the students of Evansview School and their from a leprechaun in March. They used their event and see firsthand the kind of talent that
commitment to the prevention of bullying knowledge of simple machines to build traps to Edson has to offer.
behaviours. try to catch him, but unfortunately he escaped.
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PAGE 24 MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019
s CHOOL THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
Times
Mary Bergeron's
new saltwater
tank offers
interactive learning
by Deanna Mitchener
Staff and students at the Mary Bergeron
School are fortunate to have a saltwater fish
tank they can learn from thanks to Kevin
Metzger who pulled the whole project together
for the school.
When asked why he felt this was important
for the school to have the tank, Metzger said,
“I have a few solar (fish) tanks of my own.
Every time my two boys would have friends
over to play they kept asking questions that I
didn't think little kids would even ask. That got
me to thinking it would be great if we could Aimee Poirier with Canlin Energy Corp. presented a cheque to the Mary Bergeron School on April 1, in
somehow have one at the school. It is better to the amount of $500. The money will be used toward the school's saltwater fish tank project. Pictured also
have them learn something scientific hands-on, is Kevin Metzger, who brought this project to life for the school. Students include: Jacob Kolasa, Paytin
verses sitting with their electronics and not Truman, Hayden Kubek, Kaleb Stone, and Serenity Thompson. photo Deanna Mitchener
learning.”
“The tank is pretty high tech —it has an
When asked how did they manage to pay for
automatic feeder that feeds the fish twice daily. such an elaborate tank, Kevin said, “I did all Some other interesting information that
The lights are automated to come on and I can Kevin has posted for students to read is all
actually monitor the tank from my phone if the planning and fundraising with the help of about different corals including the small
something were to go wrong. It will let me my good friend Neil Weisser. Neil has been Polyp Stony Corals such as Acropora,
know if there is a problem, I can shut pumps great at helping me out along the way. When Montipora, Pavona, Hydnophora, and others.
ever I don't have time to do something he can
off, turn the heater up, or anything else all These corals are made up of small individual
from my phone no matter where I am. The tank always be counted on to help out. The light animals living in a colony with shared tissues.
has battery backup in case the power goes out. was donated from someone I know down in the These creatures derive most of their energy
States that wanted to help out when he heard
And LED lighting that simulates sunrise and about my idea for the students. That alone was and nutrition from a symbiotic relationship
sunset,” said Kevin. with photosynthetic algae. Each polyp is made
over $1,500.” up of a stomach and a mouth surrounded by
“Right now we have fish in the tank from tentacles used for capturing food. The structure
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: different parts of the world including Hawaii of these small corals are created by the polyps
and Fiji. We have a Kole Tang, Tiger Pistol secreting calcium carbonate, which forms the
Shrimp, Yellow Watchman, Engineer Goby, skeleton matrix the polyps live in.
Spotbreast Angelfish, ocellaris clownfish, and Needless to say, the tank offers lots of
a One Spot Foxface. Next week we will be interactive learning opportunities for the
getting some Mimic Tang, Lawnmower students.
Blenny, and some Conch to add to the
collection," said Kevin.
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling Metzger said they also acquired some books
Quality Work from Walt Smith who lives in Fiji. "Walt has HRH's Annual
published a kid friendly book on why the reefs
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 are dying. Hopefully students can do even Art Show a
780-723-5152 more reading and research on their own.”
‘must-see'
Evansview school update by Shaylyn Thornton
March was a productive month for The Grade 5's and 6's have been working very
Evansview School. First, we revamped the hard in music class. Both classes began a Talent can be found in people of all shapes,
'Evansview Goes RED' reading program. ukulele program and are making excellent sizes, or in this case, ages. Holy Redeemer
Students are now expected to record the progress! So far students have been learning High School will prove once again that their
number of pages they read, instead of the how to strum individual notes. They have students have a lot to offer, this time in the
colour and we have added some goalpost learned C, D, and E, and are beginning to play form of an Art Show.
prizes! When a class gets to a certain number these notes in songs. The students are applying Holy Redeemer holds an art show annually,
of pages read, they will receive the following their rhythm knowledge to ensure they are and the art pieces are always impressive.
prizes: stickers, bookmarks, doughnuts, pizza playing the right beats and tempo. This year, the show will feature artwork from
lunch and finally a $10 book voucher for The Grade 3's and 4's have just finished up students in grades 7 to 12, as well as
Scholastic. their 'Simple Machines and Building Vehicles photography and woodwork.
We also had a chance to celebrate students That Move' units in science. They have been They will also be providing refreshments
who had pledged to stop bullying on Pink Shirt doing a lot of project work such as building and live music to enjoy while checking out
Day. We held an assembly where students' carnival rides by incorporating many simple the pieces that the students have created.
names were read out along with their pledge. machines. Students had the opportunity to build The 2019 Art Show will be held on
Evansview School had a visit from a leprechaun in These students were then awarded a $10 book two rollercoasters, as well as design a thrill ride Wednesday, April 10 from 6 to 8pm at Holy
March. They used their knowledge of simple of their own choosing. They also had a visit
machines to build traps to try to catch him, but voucher for Scholastic. We are very proud of Redeemer. All are welcome to attend the
unfortunately he escaped. the students of Evansview School and their from a leprechaun in March. They used their event and see firsthand the kind of talent that
commitment to the prevention of bullying knowledge of simple machines to build traps to Edson has to offer.
behaviours. try to catch him, but unfortunately he escaped.
