Real The For World Education

Rory J. Koopmans, Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

What a great corporate citizen Clark Builders is. The funds they give Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology (NAIT) programs such as Architectural Tech., Interior Design Tech., & Engineering Design & Drafting Tech. to make sure Alberta students have the best equipment & therefore a great start on their careers.

Tian,

Rory

Source: Www.Nait.Ca & Www.ClarkBuilders.Com.

Lead Pencillian

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Federal Health Minister Leona Alukkaq, PC, MP deserves a lot of support & backing IV her new initiative II toughen regulations in terms of led content in toys. Toys are where (in conjunction with playing) a child's mind first begins to get stimulted. Causing him/her to want II learn & then enter the eduational system. So putting increased "parts per million (ppm)" on the toys regulative numbers makes sense for their proper physical & cognitive welfare on the start of their eduational journeys.

Get The Lead Out,

Rory

Source: The Ottawa Citizen, Sarah Schmidt.

Venturing Into Kidhood And/Or Young Adulthood

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Check out the Kids Section David if your ever here in the Lois Hole Branch EPL. The kids are playing tag now, but confined to an area with mats & supervision. But the administrators are geniuses here. To prevent the kids from running around the entire branch crazily & disturbing folks with a need IV study silence areas, they make a game of it & the kids who run around w/o making any noise gets points towards free extra days that are fine free towards reading their books.

They also get points each & every time they tag another person & say "your it." Next they get a point IV each lap they run around in the assigned play area. The kids keep track counting their own & eachother's points. The more points they get, the more free EPL stuff they get in terms of prizes. In this way the games are still fun, but the kids are taught to be quiet & mathematical skills of counting & literary skills of writing those computations &/or figures out on paper. Plus the folks in Quiet Study areas really appreciate that the kids can be kids & still learn, while at the same time, they can be adults who learn. They also learn to appreciate the sublime adult supervision that the Lois Hole Branch EPL provides. Superb adult role models IV kids.

Regards,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

The Poorest Kids In Spirit Have Nice Schools Once Again

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I say congrats II the Greater Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California IV having the initiative through their superintendent & facilty administrative staff for telling their overlords to essentially "f**k off." By accepting monies that were offered from NBC Television School Initiative Broadcasts, they improved schools that literally had no infrastructure replacement in L-LXXV (50-75 years) (or even more.) Working IV the kids of the streets of Los Angeles instead of putting cash in the pockets of corrupt bureaucrats & politicos. Quite frankly, its the right thing to do & I am proud of them.

Regards,

Rory

Source: The Greater Los Angeles Unified School District, The Office Of The Superintendent, Ramon C. Cortines.

You Keep On Slugging It Out

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

It was time for the McKay Avenue Grade IX School Reunion of the MCMXLIII (1943) class. Not everyI who was invited came, many had died. But alas the spirit of that class of kids was sill alive very much so in fact with the remaining kids. Glad it was a success.

Respectfully,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Senior November MMX, Nicholas Spillios.

Yours Got

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Important slogans to be sure: "We're bigger than our buildings." Meaning of course the wealth of knowledge & friendliness towards learning inside.

"We share stories." Meaning of course that there is a team effort by all staff & customers in the library branch to learn as a group & individually & garner wisdom & knowledge towards becoming a great citizen later on. Ie: Choosing to be a full time parent, or darting out on the right career path.

Regards,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

A "Fine"ly Instituted Idea

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Get anyone you know, all family's with students of ages down here to this EPL Branch, or any of the branches in the EPL chain. Until 6:00:01PM MST today, library branches citywide are accepting donations to the Edmonton Food Bank. Just bring in one non-perishable foodstuff (or item) & the library will knock $25.00 off any fine balance you have. This is a novel & great concept. Giving say a can of delicious tuna for a poor family has got II be a lot cheaper than having to pay off any fines owed.

Personally, I am really proud of the EPL Branch Library & T. Gavigan, head administrator of the EPL system IV instituting this program. Food Banks are constantly overrun what with the economy & the busy time of the holiday season. It can be a great time IV family's, but alas it can also be stressful. Especially with the need to make sure family's & their kids are fed, sheltered, educated, & clothed properly. All of these needs are exponentially difficult on tight finances, of course thus making the ability to make sure all the kids in the family have a Christmas present all the harder.

Hurry In David Folks Are Starving,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Family Distribution

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Please tell all of your friends & family to drop off gently used & new coats to Page The Cleaners or Cleaning By Page in the city by November XXXth in their annual "Coats IV Kids & Families" drive. All kids should be able to travel to & from school & other family engagements in warmth & comfort. As we all know, Albertan winters can be brutal, even more so on the poor, homeless & disenfranchised.

Step & Zip Up IV Kids,

Rory

Source: Www.CoatsForKids.Ca.

Private Benjamin

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Do not close the curtain on private schools, or on homeschooling. If a private facility can help a child, then be open II it. Edmonton Public runs Aurora Elementary as a charter school in tandemization with the public schools. Students & parents have said its been a stellar success.

Private Time,

Rory

Source: Metro News, Richard Crouse.

What A Brave Little Boy

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #VI, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I cannot tell you how proud I am of the little III year old boy in Vancouver, British Columbia yesterday. Held hostage at knifepoint by some crazy nutjob IV about VIII hours & he didn't even cry. He didn't even cry when he was cut in the face. I mean talk about a brave little gaffer. His mama when she saw him in the Ambulance must have been so proud! I know I am, & just feel that the Police, Ambulance, & arresting authorities did a wonderful job coordinating with the staff at the Community Centre, & with the local media II make sure the situation didn't get too out of hand, or spiral outside the walls of the room where the boy hostage & suspect were barricaded. This is one little boy who thankfully will have a chance II grow up. Hopefully, the suspect can get the medical & mental health help that he needs & will be put in a locked down facility where he can be safe & kept properly medicated around the clock.

No Small Feat,

Rory

Source: The Vancouver Sun, Doug Ward & Mike Barber.

And I Will Always Love You

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Congrats are II be issued to Grammy Award (TM) Winning Country Legend Dolly Parton. Several years ago she started a program where new babies up till age V when they hit Kindergarten got a free book a month. A brain stimulus project from Dolly Parton Enterprises if you will. Its real nice, sort of a Tennessee Home Girl making lives better for folks. The idea has run XX plus years and is now a National Program.

Country Spirit & A Living Doll,

Rory

Source: Cable News Network's (CNN's) "Larry King Live."

Sarah O'Donnell Tres Magnifique

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIIIrd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Sarah O'Donnell of The Edmonton Journal is a rockstar. She just got a richly deserved Excellence Award for her excellent Educational columns & reportage. Way II go Sarah & way II go Alberta School Boards Association IV this choice.

David Evans Must Be Quite Proud,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal.

The Grassy Knoll

Rory J. Koopmans, B Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIInd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Its hard II believe that it was XLVII (47) years ago today in Dallas, Texas that XXXVth (35th) United States President John F. Kennedy, Democrat-Massachusetts was shot II death, thus necessitating the swearing in on Air Force One of Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, Democrat-Texas as the XXVIth (36th) President. With the time stamp on the death being recorded at 2:38pm Eastern Standard Time, thats 1:38PM Central Standard Time, some XXXVIII (38) minutes ago by legendary CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite.

Students must learn that even if you disrespect President Kennedy as I and many others did, you must learn to have respect for that Office. Even Richard Nixon his MCMLX (1960) opponent for the Presidency stated that folks should respect that Kennedy was the President & thereIV his power & his messages should be listened to with great care as they were historical commentaries.

Hey Barack, John McCain Called He Wants His Seal Back,

Rory

Source: Www.Whitehouse.Gov.

Half A Century Of Lamont Tragedy Bussed Out

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Streetr
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIst, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Its hard to believe that it was L (50) years ago that the Lamont school bus tragedy in which XVII (17) kids lost their lives happened. Safety measures IV bussing were of course put through by Premier Ernest C. Manning & subsequent governments II try & prevent future tragedies. Of course more school bus accidents have happened, more kids will be hurt &/or die. But lets do all we can II improve school bus safety. If we do not, we are sadly condemned to repeating history & weren't 17 dead kids enough?

Regards & Amen,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Jana G. Pruden.

The Second Last Post

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XXIst, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

We should never forget the sacrifices of Second World War Veterans, or Vets of any combat &/or peacekeeping theatre. Blessings & thanks to Cecil Loughlin & Gordon Wright IV attending events and relating war stories to the kids of Delton Elementary School.

I Am Sure These Students Appreciate The Sacrifices Made,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Kevin Maimann.

Vastly

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #XIII, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

My III nephews are up from Calgary this weekend. The older boys help their "mommy" & "daddy" get diapers for their baby brother. They also wipe down his face if he needs it & most importantly, they spend lots of time playing with and including him in their activities each day. I am very proud of my nephews, they are showing they can be caring and loving to a dependent even though they are so young, Their parents are raising them with a great set of ethics & morals.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The Wife Of The Vice-President Is A Valued Educator

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Sprucewood Public Library Terminal #XIV
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Last night on CNN's "Larry King Live", Dr. Jill J. Biden, English Professor was on with her husband, the XLVIIth (47th) Vice-President Of The United States, Joseph R. Biden, Democrat-Delaware. I congratulate her for her long career in teaching & educating young minds. I also congratulate the VP for insisting she keep her career, despite the fact she is arguably very busy with her husband's political calendar, & her legal title as "Second Lady Of The United States." She is a respectable teacher, wife, mother, & IInd Lady simultaneously & I would say performs her State duties & functions very gracefully. Plus she keeps the VP in line & an even keel, & as he was a Senator for XXXVIII (38) years before assuming the Second In Command Post under XLIVth (44th) President Barack H. Obama, Democrat-Illinois on January XXth, MMIX, he knows the political game & establishment well. For Dr. (& Mrs.) Jill J. Biden to be teaching III courses at a Virginia Technical College still as a Guest Professor, & also having her serve as a High School Teacher in Delaware beIV that IV many years, it shows the Biden's & the Obama Administrative Staffers/Office Holders care greatly & deeply IV education.

Way II Go Joe (& Jill),

Rory

Source: Cable News Network's (CNN's) "Larry King Live."

Caring

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Try & get family's who have a lack of a role model involve with Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton. This fine group puts responsible adults IIgether with kids ages 6-18 who are lacking in social skills set & the wise attitudes caring & responsible adult guardian/friend can bring to ther lives.

Regards,

Rory

Source: Www.Bbbs.Edmonton.Org.

Excellent Subtext Steve, Pete, & Iggy

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #I
Edmonton, Alberta

November XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Defense Minister Peter Mackay & Prime Minister Stephen Harper have it right in the Afghani Battle Theatre. We have been at war long enough. Its time to have our soldiers teach Afghan battle troops not just the "Art Of War", but to give them the teaching tools they need IV peace. This is why the Executive Decision made in conjunction with Leader Of The Opposition & Leader Of The Federal Liberals, Professor Michael Ignatieff was also correct.

By giving diplomatic & peacekeeping assistance past our June XXXth, MMXI pullout date to an extended new date of December XXXIst, MMXIV only makes sense. The stronger that Afghani officials in the Karzai Government are in terms of negotiating, the faster they will be able to resolve civil conflicts. As a result, there will be less deaths then overall. I sure wish them much success in this new military diplomatic attache endeavour.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Www.Gc.Ca.

Pine Tree Pine Tree

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Let me say strongly that folks, including Alberta students need II go & visit the University Of Alberta Forestry Department between November XXVIIth & December XXIInd, MMX. The entire proceeds from their sale of Christmas trees goes towards the United Way. A very noble charity indeed!

Respectfully,

Rory

Source: Www.Ales.UAlberta.Ca.

Wasteland

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., 1#203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I can truly appreciate the anguish that Deborah Barrett & members of the Edmonton Autism Society are going through. Luckily IV me, I have high functioning autism and so IV the most part can cope. Deb & other family's have adult kids that essentially need 24/7 care, and as a result their educational opportunities are limited.

Pray hard IV these family's David. See where you can find additional funding resources IV them. I believe that these kids should receive the maximum dollars available. Do not cut back from kids whose family's are already strained.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Deborah Barrett.

I Must Protest

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Several writers to the Edmonton Journal today state that its not really important IV students IIday II have a High School Diploma. Even one gentleman who has his Ph. D. I totally disagree David. Students with learning dysfunctions who know they will never obtain technical institute, college, or university training need to have that High School Diploma. Having that second High School Diploma & 200 High School Credits gave me the confidence to run for Ward A Public School Board. Yes I lost, but without that IInd Diploma & a Bachelor Of Administration Degree from Athabasca University in between, I would never have gone for public office again. We need II encourage, not discourage High School completion levels to keep on going up.

High Deuce,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The XIXth (19th) Amendment

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

My extreme congrats must go to the New York Educational Trust & the New York City Board Of Education. Their extemely smart move to team up with Public Television & make a documentary with filmmaker Ken Burns on the United States Woman's Suffragette movement was very adept. Alberta students & students worldwide need to know how bad things used to be for women & how awful it was for them that they couldn't vote. Both in the United States & in Canada it wasn't until roughly the 1920's women would get equal rights. As a man, this truly sickens me (as it should students.) A man should not be considered "better" than a woman just because his is masculine & not feminine. We need more of these programs on the air to show the sickening lack of transparency.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Public Broadcasting System Television (PBS) Documentary Films by Ken Burns.

Its All About Making A Proper Home IV These Youth

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Way II go University Of Alberta Students (U Of A.) Your efforts in collecting warm winter clothing IV the Youth Emergency Shelter Society are greatly appreciated by me, & I am sure the Society itself. Tell everyI you know to get on the bullhorn & help these disdvantaged youth.

Respectfully,

Rory

Source: Www.Yess.Org.

The Cases Are Real

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November XIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

On this Rememberance Day & My XXXVIth (36th) Birthday, I just saw some prophetic words by Judge Judith Scheindlin on television last night. She say thats all American kids should have "the right to a free education." I totally agree with her there. But she also stated that if those same kids were caught planning say a mass murder of their fellow students by weapons or by blowing up their school, then "the State should have the right to take away any chance these kids would have of ever completing their education." I also agree with that.

Judge Judy Is On The Ball,

Rory

Source: Cable News Network's (CNN's) Larry King Live, Judge Judith Scheindlin Of Tv's Syndicated "Judge Judy."

And We Remember Them

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI
Edmonton, Alberta

November Xth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Kudos II St. Gabriel Storefront Cybernetics Catholic (Public) School in St. Albert & all schools in the Province today. Most of these schools are holding their Rememberance Day Services today at about 10am, 10:30am, & 11am. This is I am sure truly appreciated by Canadian Veterans of all wars & today's active duty servicemen & women in both peacekeeping & actual combat theatres. As a man born on Rememberance Day MCMLXXIV (1974) come XXXVI (36) years ago tomorrow, I always am glad to participate in a Rememberance Service every year. These fine folks were injured &/or killed in combat operations, the very least we can do is hold in our hearts a full day of thanks once a year.

By holding their school services on November Xth, schools can allow their students to have a day off the next day with family & friends (& presumably the XIIth as well) to meet up with veterans & attend services of honourarium throughout the Province, & as a matter of fact, throughout the Dominion. So buy a poppy, take time out to remember, watch a war film. Watching these films will show folks how neccessary war is at certain points. It will also show them how stupid it is & how we as Canadians & United Nations World Citizens need II encourage peace instead of killing. Killing is just retarded. Quite frankly, I say its better that we all live in harmony.

Die & Let Live,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Canada, Ministry Of Veterans Affairs, Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn.

A Terrible Example IV Students

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2


November Xth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Pop Superstar Miley Cyrus's parents need II have a better hold on her. She is not XVIII (18) years old yet, thereIV she should not be allowed to consume alcohol (unless the country she is in allows IV under XVIII drinking.) In Espanol, the legal drinking age is XVIII & Miley is XVII (17.) She should be chaperoned & have limits of one drink per night placed on her. This is clearly not a young person students should be looking up to. The boozing & the dressing like a slut. Clearly her whole "Hannah Montana" image has been shattered & her despicable nightclub acts should put her in a much more negative light. The worst part is her parents seem II be condoning this. just IV the sake of fame & money!

No Smiley IV Miley,

Rory

Source: Myself.

History Television, Its About Time

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November IXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

So it was the 125th Anniversary the other day at Craggalachie & the nailing in of the "Last Spike" IV Canada's National Railroad. We can never emphasize enough how important it is IV kids in Social Studies now, and IV folks in general how important our rail history was in building this sublime Dominion.

All Aboard For Pierre Berton,

Rory

Source: "The National Dream" & "The Last Spike" by Pierre Berton.

Its Kelsey Grammer, Not Grammar

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #XIX
Edmonton, Alberta

November IXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Extreme applause should be given to letter writer at The Edmonton Journal (& former Trustee) Sue Huff. She says that her husband is taking back his Language Arts Courses IV Grade VIII & introducing proper grammar. That there isn't enough grammar emphasis in today's English courses. Eg.: The lower graduation or pass rates in English XXX IV instance. I certainly applaud this initiative & hope the new Public School Board gives Sue a job whereby she can raise awareness of grammatical errors. As well as other areas such as syntax & diction.

Resume Writing Is Key,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Sue Huff.

The Racist Free Edmonton Campaign

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #III, Edmonton, Alberta

November VIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

All hail the anti-racism campaign being sponsored by Norquest College & its Chief Executive, President Dr. Jodi L. Abbott. The only way II fight racism & intolerance is II tackle it head on & President Abbott & her staff & Norquest students are a huge block of power that can really get a coordinated network campaign going on this. Racism is a scourge, it must be destroyed , hard & fast at every corner.

Sincerely,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Sun, Richard Liebrecht.

Now Here's A Kid Just Like Me

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November VIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

This Aidan Guerra is one hell of a cool Army Cadet. Cadet Guerra has Aspberger's Syndrome like me and yet he doesn't let that get him down. Other Cadets look up to him & now he is getting the Major-General Howard Award IV excellence in academics, cadet training & community service. Imagine that, my fellow Aspy, only XVIII (18) years old and on the top of his game.

A Full On Salute,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Chris Zdeb.

The Building Blocks Of Life And Equational Nuances

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November VIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I must certainly applaud retired Math Professor Werner Liedtke. He takes the time to play with building blocks with his grandsons so that they can have fun learning about shapes & numbers. These visual aides make great projects IV building things like buildings, and castles. Plus they let Dr. Werner's grandsons gain a real appeciation for basic mathematical principles & engineering skills. Fun projects with blocks include building a structure, then asking the child(ren) II visualize it after seeing you build it. Thats called "bonding." Another project is to get the kids to chat about what they are building (as they build it.) In this way they will become even more excited about mathematical problems, as well as the overall experience of actually learning.

X To The Power Of XIV,

Rory

Source: The Victoria Times-Colonist, Katherine Dedyna.

Helpful Tips

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November VIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Avoid exam stress by arriving at the exam site early. Reread each question carefully so you can cojutate and carefuly consruct a well informed answer(s.) Write down formulas/equations on the scrap paper provided by the exam monitor to ensure you have a fair & equal chance at passing the exam, doing this will also help you remember formulas that you were not totally sure of. Pace yourself and remember that if you have 1 hour to complete a test and 60 Multiple Choice Questions, then you have 1 minute to spend on each. Read each question through and fill in the ones you know the answer for 100% and then you'l have more time to work on the remaining questions.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: A Sun Media Special Section: "Colleges, Universities & Technical Institutes (Fall MMX)."

Practicalities

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November VIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

According to Statistics Canada, the High School dropout rate the last XX (20) years has been slashed by almost 1/2 from 340,000 to 191,000. So from roughly XVI.VI to VIII.V aged XX-XXIV do not have a High School Diploma. If I with an auditory disablity can obtain II High School Diplomas, then an 85-90% completion rate for these young adults is not too far out of reach.

Even in good economic times, those without a High School Diploma have on average nearly double the unemployment rate & earn $70.00 less per week then their colleagues who have a Diploma. It really is food IV thought. Getting a job & holding onto it at all costs is easier the more educated a person you are.

Respectfully,

Rory

Source: Postmedia News, Mark Iype.

The Top Of His Game

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #II
Edmonton, Alberta

November Vth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Kids can learn a thing or two from now retired Environment Minister Of Canada, the Hon. Jim Prentice. He said he would stay in politics IV only X years or less & is quitting at IX years. He ran what Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development, Industry, & now the Environment departments & had not one hint of scandal. Truly amazing indeed. This is a family man & politician I can respect. He kept the Ethics Commissioner apprised step by step of his contract negotiations & is being enough to stay on as a backbench MP until Prime Minister Harper & the Federal Conservative Calgary Centre-North Constituency Association can hold a proper replacement candidate nomination meeting.

A Stand up Man Kids,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Canada, Ministry Of The Environment.

Vince McMahon Is A Marketing Genius

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #II
Edmonton, Alberta

November Vth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

While I am not even close to a fan of wrestling or World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), I have to admire its stars: "Hornswoggle", "Eve", "The Big Show", & "Kofi Kingston" for taking the time & effort out of their training schedules to encourage kids & all of their fans II read. This is how these wrestlers stay on top of their game. They are showing that they exercise both their minds & their bodies.

Let Your Imagination Fly,

Rory

Source: Www.WrestleManiaReadingChallenge.Com.

A Positive Step

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #II, Edmonton, Alberta

November Vth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I definitely applaud your consideration move of forcing kids to not be able to quit school until age XVII (17), up from the current XVI (16). It definitely is a step in the right direction towards increasing the possibility of those students at least completing Grade XI (11). If they are only one Grade instead of II Grades short, they will then more likely see the value in going hard & fast & be me more willing to go and finish off Grade XII (12).

By showing kids the light at the end of the educational tunnel, they will then more than likely want II increase their carrer opportunities by attending post-secondary institution(s). Ie: Grant MacEwan University (GMU), The Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology (NAIT), etc.

Sincerely,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Sarah O'Donnell.

Ten-Thousand Bucks Tax Free

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November IVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Please keep your fingers crossed David. Callingwood Elementary School is up IV $10,000.00 from the Pepsi-Cola (TM) Pepsi-Refresh (TM) Program. Get all of your cabinet colleagues & friends to vote IV Callingwood so they can obtain the latest high quality digital cameras for their students usage. You can vote until December XXXIst, MMX & each person can vote 10x per day until then.

The Pepsi (TM) Taste Challenge,

Rory

Source: Www.PepsiFresh.Ca/Callingwood-School.

Training To Be The Next Wayne Gretzky

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #VIII
Edmonton, Alberta

November IIIrd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Get Alberta students involved in power skating David. The Head Instructor, Mr. Scott McQueen of Subar Conditioning has eleven years of power skating experience. He is so adept at keeping these young skaters in shape that he can teach Novice all the way to Major Junior players. He is committed to excellence in hockey & wants to develop the players inII the "best players that they can be."

This Is A Man You Want In Your Corner,

Rory

Source: Subar Power Skating & Conditioning.

A Hole In One

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #VI
Edmonton, Alberta

November IInd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Perhaps it is only fitting, but on the night of the United States Mid-Term Elections, all of the Catholic & Public School Trustees-Elect are being sworn in tonight or tomorrow at their inaugural meetings. I wish them nothing but success, especially my Ward A Public opponent, Trustee-Elect Mrs. Cheryl Johner. May they be properly guided by the administrative staffers that aid them. May they also be given the proper facts & figures in terms of raw data and surveys so that they can make properly informed choices for our schoolchildren.

Regards,

Source: Myself.

Barb Williamson Rules

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #XII, Edmonton, Alberta

November Ist, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I must truly congrastulate Mrs. Barbara Williamson, The Editor Of Letters IV The Edmonton Journal. Her focus IIday in allowing the aboriginal kids who were affected by the school in their district opening a year late was a masterstroke. Its not the family's, & administrators who are affected by the delay, but the students themselves who are on the ground, book learnin' every single day, Monday-Friday.

Mrs. Williamson is very adept at making the students feel like the stars of the column commentaries. They get their names & ages spelled right out. Plus they are put in one Super Section of the Letters Page II give their agony over the rough way in which their educational needs were put on hold.

Its Journalism At Its Finest,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Barbara Wiiliamson.

School Zone

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

November Ist, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

A few days go, The Edmonton Journal went to interview kids at schools that suffered a drop off in attendance due II new schools coming online. Some of the kids say that partially empty schools are great because they can learn more. I 100% fundamentally disagree. The fuller a school is, the more livelier it is. Plus there is more chance IV social interaction between students both in & out of class. These social interactions allow kids to grow & expand their horizons. Some will be good & some will be bad but at least the kids will know what they can expect out of real life once they leave educational establishments.

School Of Thought,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Sarah O'Donnell.