Transform And Roll Out

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

March XXXIst, MMXI

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

Dear David:

I'd like II applaud the educational efforts of the Liberal MLA IV Calgary-Buffalo, Kent Hehr. He might be wheelchair bound but he has courage & determination. He & I were having a phone chat on how II increase nutrition levels in Calgary-Buffalo school cafeterias & Province wide as a whole. Once we finished our chat he told me he was off to Okotoks II meet with teachers & hear their concerns about where they feel education standards can be improved.

Roll Kent Roll,

Rory

Source: Kent Hehr, MLA: Liberal, Calgary-Buffalo.

"Damn It Jim I'm A Doctor, Not A Bricklayer!"

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

March XXXth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

These Surgery 101 Podcasts of the University Of Alberta's Dr. Jonathan White seeem quite smart & erudite. Having frank & open medical discussions in layman's terms are a smart idea. Since the good Dr. is doing all of the editing, he is ensuring quality control & that his students & any listeners are getting the very best of medical information & the very best that medicine has II offer. In this step by step guide format, Dr. White & his medical guests are making the Dr's of the future better now because the chats are done in real time. In this way if an emergency arises & a textbook is unavailable, Dr. White's audio database can be accessed from any computer on Earth.

Black & Dr. White,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Julianna Cummins.

The Education Station Liberalization

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

March XXXth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

An interesting start II the federal writ. I am certainly intrigued by Liberal Leader Dr. Mike Ignatieff's educational proposal. Extra cash staggered over time IV students II go II a post secondary &/or technical school & further incentives IV each year they stay in. Its certainly a positive platform plank. I look forward II hearing other educational proposals.

Smart Thinking,

Rory

Source: Www.Liberal.Ca.

Aide-De-Camp

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #X

Edmonton, Alberta

March XXIXth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Get students interested in one of Edmonton's, or indeed any Daycamp in the Province this summer. Daycamps offer kids a summer retreat where they can burn off extra calories & energy, but still be home at night with their family's. They also offer many field trips & adventures which expand kids minds. Not to mention the great friendships the kids can develop. Plus they are affordable, well supervised, practical, & just filled with constant excitement & adventure which of course can only serve II make their attendees lives better.

The Adam West/Burt Ward TV Batman Was Rather Campy,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca/Daycamps.

Foreign And Domestic Relations

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #X

Edmonton, Alberta

March XXVIIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

As with my first blog today, I must point out again how helpful EPL Staff are in internet issues & searches. There is a Pakistani-Canadian young lady here who along with her mother is quite nervous about how to use the computer as the mother's English is not so good. So I said II the daughter to bring an EPL Staff Member over here & they will help her search Punjabi websites. Everyone should feel comfortable in the library no matter what their first language is & no matter what area they are choosing to study in.

Regards,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca & Myself.

Hail II The Chief & EPL Staff

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

March XXVIIIth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

I find it really amazing just how great the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) Staff here & at other branches are. I am looking up some factoids on United States President's James Madison & James Monroe IV both personal & raw election data. I am having difficulty "negotiating contact" with the appropriate websites & historical patterns that the II men filed as paperwork IV the XVI (16) years they consecutively held the Presidency as IVth & Vth President's from MDCCCIX-MDCCCXXV (1809-1825.)

Not only have the Lois Hole Staff helped me narrow my search patterns down II the documents I needed at the correct sites, one of the lady staffers has found me a book on James Madison as an accompanying educational research tool. Records during those years are not as full as they could be. There is much more information on President Monroe what with the "Monroe Doctrine" being such a great historical document.

The Commander-In-Chief,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca & Www.WhiteHouse.Gov.

Garbage In Garbage Out Thats Just What Its All About

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

When children throw their cafeteria or other related garbage on the ground, or outside on the playgrounds we all lose out. Kids in school need II learn that in order IV the environment II be preserved IV future generations, they need to put their garbage & other waste materials sterictly inII garbage receptacles. If they have a recycleable material such as a carbonated beverage can, they should put it in a recycle bin, or bring it into the school if their are only indoor recycling bins. To make the planet better stuidents, put your waste materials properly away. Also, alert school staff if a garbage receptacle is overflowing so that a fresh bag can be put in place & the garbage hauled away IV safe disposal.

Chuck In Not Chuck Out,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca/Waste.

Corey "Nutritional" Heart

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

March XXVIIth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

Kids need II learn to keep themselves heart healthy. Heart disease such as coronary blockages, episodes, & full on heart attacks are not limited II old people & those with heart troubles. They can strike even school aged children, anytime & anywhere. Tips to help in this mater include:

I. Look IV healthy lower sodium choices.

II. Choose a salad instead of fries & use a low fat dressing.

III. Portions in restaurants can be made quite large, this is to entice you II eat more & come back again II the restaurant. Just eat what you can so you are not overfilled & take the leftovers home.

IV. Rather than fried meat, choose to eat meat/fish/chicken thats roasted, grilled, boiled, or baked IV a lower overall fat intake.

V. Drink juices, water, or low fat milk rather than say a carbonated soda.

VI. Ask your server II see "Heart-Healthy" menu choices or point out which are the healthiest meals on the menu if there is no indicator.

VII. Order sauces on the side so that you do not consume too much of them on your meal. This can dramatically reduce your overall caloric intake.

Have A Heart,

Rory

Source: Www.HealthCheck.Org.

Foot Disorders Are Terrible

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

As you know, the podiatry health of our school children is very important. Not just through their school years, but through their post-secondary years & in adult life. Students need to have healthy & pain free feet so they can walk through hallways, as well as completing their Physical Education Component Courses & competing in track & field meets. Not II mention the need IV excellent footwear IV any sports teams they are on.

They could no better than II get their parents over II ECCO Shoes in Southgate Shopping Centre. ECCO has shoes that provide "superior foot comfort" & are adaptable II & IV the needs of many people, including today's active student. Call 780-435-2626 IV more information. Your children's feet will be glad you did!

Foot Traffic,

Rory

Source: Www.EccoCanada.Com.

Computer Locate Lieutenant Commander Data

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

People should take a stroll over to the NAIT Computer Training Centre. Having taken computer courses at NAIT myself, I can surely attest II the quality of the materials, lessons, & instructors. Courses include: Database Administrator, Web Application Consultant, Geographic Information Systems Technology, MicroStation CADD, excel Power User, Office Professional, Digital Imaging, 3D Animation, Core Networking, & System Security. These & many other offerings should most definitely be looked inII by students. Without computers, we would be helpless, I could not do my daily blog IV instance, children could not do research on say a Social Studies project. They make society better.

Call 780-378-5008 II Learn More,

Rory

Source: Www.Nait.Ca/Ctc.

Its Elementary Or Junior High Or High School My Dear Watson

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Whitemud Crossing Public Library Terminal #V
Edmonton, Alberta

March XXVIth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

Canadian Mystery Authors are actually quite talented. Here at Whitemud Crossing Branch EPL. kids are encouraged II pick out their favorites & these are showcased on prominent display. So the kids or students are the star of the show, not the EPL staff. This type of kid recognition makes them not only excited about mysteries, but reading in general overall.

Kudos II EPL IV This Initiative,


Rory


Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

A Teen Writers Encouragement Fest

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Whitemud Crossing Public Library Terminal #V

Edmonton, Alberta

March XXVIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Get kids II take in the Teen Writing Camp here at your home riding branch of Whitemud EPL. It goes from Monday, March XXVIIIth-Friday, April Ist, MMXI from 4pm-5pm. Teens can have their works edited onsite by professional editors & get immediate feedback from Editor Natasha Dean. Natasha will help kids find news ways II explore writing & many different possibility types/avenues IV getting their works published.

Rock On Whitemud EPL,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Get Out The Graham Thomson Vote

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Sprucewood Public Library Terminal #XI

Edmonton, Alberta

March XXVIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

In his usual excellent thrice weekly opinion piece, the Edmonton Journal's Graham Thomson writes that we are lucky II live in a democracy. a democracy where we are free II choose our leaders by vote, free from manipulation & discord. As well as free from tyranny & the risk of dying or getting maimed by voting. This is why its so sad that so few Canadians choose II participate, fewer & fewer all the time.

That it why its Graham's belief & mine as well that we need II get folks engaged so that voting levels go up. I feel that democracy delayed is democracy denied. So get out there David, tell all of your colleagues & friend's, starting with Mrs. Principal Janet Hancock to encourage students II follow election issues & general local, provincial, national, as well as world issued to stay informed. Also encourage them to vote once they turn XVIII (18) & have gained the right to do so. The more young people stay electorally engaged when they first vote, the more they'll want to vote all of their lives. Plus they'll then pass that love of democracy down II future generations!

Vote On May IInd, MMXI IV Canada's Next Her Majesty's Government,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Graham Thomson.

A Living Legend Gone II Soon At LXXIX (79)

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Students need II understand that the now sadly departed Triple Academy Award (TM) Winner & Dame Commander of the British Empire Elizabeth Taylor was a superb human. Sure she had many marriages & made human mistakes like anyone else by stealing other people's spouses. I don't excuse these acts or condone them. The point is Elizabeth was not just a drive by night actress no, she could do what many so called stars of today can't do, & thats ACT.

But she was more than that. No throughout her trial & tribulations with her health, she made time to help the poor & those with the terrible scourge of HIV & those with full blown AIDS. She raised millions for these causes & students must respect this because it shows she had great compassion & refused II judge people with disability's. So get out there students & be like Elizabeth Taylor, live a full life & be the best that you can be.

Take Acting Classes,

Rory

Source: Myself.

A Zoning Code Inconsistency

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXIVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Edmonton-Riverview Liberal MLA & former Alberta Liberal Leader Dr. Kevin Taft has an extremely good point. More part of Greg Weadick's portfolio, but I would also like II know why some University's are not subject II the same zoning laws that most businesses & private citizens have II follow Its a glaring inconsistency & I would like more follow up on Kevin's question.

Very Troubling Indeed,

Rory

Source: Kevin Taft, MLA: Liberal, Edmonton-Riverview.

MLA Cross Party Tandem Educational Concerns

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXIVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I want II say at this juncture excellent work by Liberal MLA Harry Chase & Tory MLA (& Deputy Speaker) Wayne Cao. Their questions on your inconsistent funding levels IV the Calgary Public School Board have been thoughtful & erudite. Calgary Herald Beat Columnist Sean Myers should also be congratulated on his investigative efforts here. I know you are caught in a bind b/c you have II honour teacher wage increases. But to starve a school Board of 61.7 Million Cdn. $'s & then make them the bad guys when its your cuts is reprehensible.

Calgary Stresses,

Rory

Source: The Calgary Herald, Sean Myers, Harry Chase, MLA: Liberal, Calgary-Varsity & Wayne Cao, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Fort.

High School Initiative Year II

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XXIVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I want II congratulate your Parl. Assistant & MLA IV Edmonton-Decore, Mrs. Janice Sarich. The High School Initiative Program you have initialized with XVI Alberta High Schools in its IInd Year of Operation is great. Giving students a real shot at learning who might not be totally comfy with instructional class settings.

As a man with II Regular High School Diplomas & CCXIX (219) High School Credits (So Far) I can truly respect this program. Especially when you consider I have High School Credits from Private, Public, Catholic (Public) & Catholic school settings. As well as Credits from in class, by written correspondence, & in an online format.

Keep Up The Great Work Janice,

Rory

Source: Janice Sarich, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Decore & Parliamentary Assistant II The Minister of Education.

Courage In Corsets

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XXIIIrd, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

After LXX (70) plus years of battling, the Women's Suffragette Movement got females the right to vote in MCMX (1910) in Washington State, the Vth State in the Union II allow IV female voting and these suffragettes paved the way IV their Eastern counterparts & the eventual passing of the XIXth (19th) Amendment to pass. This vote in MCMXX (1920) enfranchised women with the right to vote nationally.

David we have to instill in male students that female students & women should always be considered equal. Even up here in Canada women at one point were treated like dirt, at points only considered 3/5th's of a person & treated more like property than human beings. The women (& men) of Washington State elected females to the United States House of Representatives. This politically savvy set of ladies set the stage IV total voting equality by chitchatting their male counterparts IV a decade to influence them on legislative fairness II women.

In representative & parliamentary democracies, we need women to be C% (100%) equal II men. Just because it was men who gave women the right II vote, doesn't make it the right way IV it to have happened. On July IVth, MDCCLXXVI (1776) women should have been given the right to vote on a equal basis with men in the U.S. Constitution. If these same women were good enough to give birth to all of the Fathers of Confederation, then they were good enough II have immediate equal voting rights.

Bravissimo II The Ladies Of Washington State,

Rory

Source: Www.Ksps.Org.

The Musique Of The Night

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXIInd, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Strike up the band IV after school music programs. Not just in instruments but with the instrument of the voice. Some of the best musique is performed w/o instrumental backup by musical groups like the Pro-Coro Canada Choir. Students can get their musical chops started by taking lessons after school. We do not need II cut music budgets, we need II increase them b/c musique & art give students pleasure & an appreciation IV culture throughout their lives. Appreciation they can pass onto their own kids when they start family's.

Try Brahms IIIrd Symphony In "F" Major Its Brilliant,

Source: Www.MusicEnrichment.Epsb.Ca.

The Delwood School Shows Ukranian Greatness

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXIInd, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Come II Delwood School on April VIIth, MMXI at 7pm. There's an Open House promoting bilingualism & the feature language is Delwood's Ukranian Program, also the first language as you know of our illustrous Premier, Edward Michael Stelmach. So bring Janet, bring Ed & Marie & come celebrate Ukranian culture.

The Delwood Program Is Excellent I Hear,

Rory

Source: Www.Ubla.Epsb.Ca & Www.Delwood.Epsb.Ca.

The Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology Lights Have Seen Clear Nutritional Sights

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXXIV

Edmonton, Alberta

March XXIst, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

If you ever get a midday break from the Legislature, drive over or hop on the bus/lrt over to the cafeteria & dining area at NAIT. This fine school has definitely brought the fine art of cooking nutritionally & affordably back. Classses are available in several schools Alberta schools in after school cooking. Cooking IIgether & eating as a family unit makes kids more aware of their nutritional needs & more bonded II their family as a unit. This will make them less likely to be dysfunctional upon growing up & thereIV wanting II cook nutritional meals on a regular basis IV when they have family's of their own. As a former NAIT student, I can attest II the extremely high quality of the NAIT cafeteria & dining room food. I have already done so in this blog in previous entries & this is why I still eat at NAIT VI or VII times a year.

The Apple Schools Project under the direction of Marg Schwartz sounds like a wonderful initiative & I support the fact that it is expanding. Getting students of all ages to think about protein, energy, & good fats as opposed to trans fats & fatty foods now will make them more likely to eat healthy as they continue on their life path. That is, both before, during & after their chosen educational experiences, including those at NAIT &/or other post-secondary institution.

An "Apple" A Day Keeps The Doctor Away,

Rory

Source: Www.AppleSchools.Ca.

In Honour Of Mr. Sherman Senior

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

23, 9731-174 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

March XXIst, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I hear from the Independent Member IV Edmonton-Meadowlark, Dr. Rajit Sherman that his dad, Kirti Kuman Sherman passed away at age LXXIII (73) yesterday. Mr. Sherman senior deserves a lot of credit, getting a Master's Degree in Political Science & then bravely moving his family here for a better life here in Canada from India IV a better life. Rajit became a Medical Doctor, so outdoing his dad's education & that must have made his father proud. Mr. Sherman senior was an immigrant & became an educator here. My father is an immigrant from the Netherlands, immigrants like Mr. Sherman senior who contribute II the Canadian mosaic should be remembered in history classes by students as being a positive influence.

My Condolences & I Am Sure Yours Go To Rajit,

Rory

Source: Myself.

A Sense Of History

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

March XXth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Take a stroll down II McKay Avenue School. This historic site that houses the Edmonton Public School's Archives & Museum was Alberta's first Legislature. Its history is appreciated so much that one of the Tory contenders to replace Ed Stelmach announced his candidacy. Very apprepro as Doug Griffiths is formerly an educator in addition II his political skills. Journey "back in time" to the past I say as Alberta student so you can appreciate the present day & where we are headed in the future!

Past Tense,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Space: The Final Frontier Is A V-Classroom In Real Time

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XXth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

The Learning Program of the Canadian Space Agency is unmatched & unparalled. The latest pictures of Earth, our solar system, other planetoids & realms are being photographed & beamed via satellite to students across the Dominion. Quite frankly, Canada's Own William Shatner himself would be wowed by this technology. To get students excited about the study of astronomy & exploring new frontiers: "to seek out new life & new civilizations & to boldly go where no man (one) has gone beIV", we must ensure that schoolkids have the same technological capabilities as the finest of our Canadian scientists.

Space Camp,

Rory

Source: Www.Asc-Csa.Gc.Ca.

Students Must Learn II Budget

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

 

March XIXth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

In these hard economic times, students must be budget concious. Here are some helpful tips:

I. Always make a list of what you need beIV you shop.

II. Walk & bike to & from school & carpool whenever ou can. This will save on gasoline costs. Further II this, always look around IV the best price on gasoline. Ie: How much off per litre, gift card/gift certificate savings.

III. Carry a water bottle of metallic nature with you so you never have to pay IV refills. Plus you can put other beverage types in it IV taste variety & the sealed metal container will keep that beverage fresh no matter what it is.

IV. Use coupons & student discounts when & wherever possible? Ie.: Some movie theatres have student pricing.

V. Look out IV free promotions. Ie.: Tim Horton's gives away free breakfast meals with high protein eggs every VI months.

VI. Cook your own meals, save the leftovers & bring a bag or box lunch II school. Always carry around healthy snacks as well like protein bars.

VII. Make your own coffee & carry it in a thermos/travel mug. World spot market coffee bean prices are rising fast & restaurant served coffee is getting terribly expensive.

Budgetary Restraint,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, "the edge" Educational Supplement.

An Island Of Educational Values

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

 

March XIXth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Want a boarding school where the Hancock kids or any kids IV that matter will be treated with respect & where an Alberta school education is not working out? Sure parents face anxieties about sending their kids II live away from home, but the Brentwood College School off Vancouver Island (in palatial British Columbia) is a place where parents/guardians can send their loved ones. They'll be comforted in the fact that kids will have their talents nurtured & get a leg up on a post-secondary career. Its a Grades IX-XII focused school, so the kids will have roommates of similar thought processess, ages, & ideas IV them II get along with. Kids go II school here on VI day a week basis this is great IV them as it nurtures & hones their academic ability's. What's really great is many of the teachers live on campus with their students nearby, this is excellent as it gives the students adult role model II admire with their parents not being around. These role models will teach them II respect their family's & the great choice they made in sending their kids for a Brentwood education.

Ability II Study & Ability To Learn,

Rory

Source: Www.Brentwood.Bc.Ca.

Leo Turcotte A Man Of Action

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

 

March XVIIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Former St. Joseph & St. Francis Xavier High School Principal Leo Turcotte has just picked up a Canada's Outstanding Principal Award in Toronto. Leo is an outstanding teacher, principal, & educator in XXXIX (39) years so far with the Edmonton Catholic District. I say way II go Leo. He gets rid of problems at his schools and turns them around to be exciting & profitable, but more importantly, he makes them an exciting place II be.

Outstanding,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Kevin Maimann.

Advancing And We're Not Giving InII Anything

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XI

Edmonton, Alberta

 

March XVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I'd like II praise your newly minted Cabinet Colleague, MLA IV Lethbridge West, the Hon. Greg Weadick who as the new Advanced Education & Technology Minister took an excellent question set in the Alberta Legislature Oral Question Period on the need IV Post-Secondary institutions in more rural areas. Yes I totally agree with Greg & the MLA IV Red Deer South, Mr. Cal Dallas about the need IV transparency & live teacher/student in class sessions at a reasonable rate in both urban settuings such as here in Edmonton & say a rural setting of say the farmland surrounding where MLA & the Hon. Ed Stelmach farms, the Premier & Member IV Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville.

Online schools are great, as I of course can totally attest. But even I must confess having II physically get out of bed & learn in a full on classroom environment has no substitute. So of course if I wanted II learn about agricultural sustainability, or say the environment for instance: of course a rural Post-Secondary would be more appropriate IV me or any other prospective student.

The Urban/Rural Divide,

Rory

Source: Hon. Greg Weadick, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Lethbridge-West & Cal Dallas, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Red Deer South.

Its Not Easy Being Green

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Here are some important environmental tips on this the greenest day on the Julian Calendar:

I. Ask your child II turn off their computer & monitor when they are finished their homework.

II. Use TD's FEF Online One Minute Carbon Calculator II to teach your kids about their environmental footprint/impact, as well as ways IV them II improve their environmental way of thinking.

III. Use a lunch box instead of a paper bags. Also, use reusuable water bottles & avoid prepackaged snacks.

IV. Ask your child's teacher if they could email homework & notes home instead wasting paper & then send their answers back online as well.

V. Reuse old school supplies & buy recycled paper, notebooks & folders.

VI. Carpool to other activities such as sporting events, drama rehearsals.

VII. Walk, ride, or take transit to school.

Helpful Tips Indeed IV Students David,

Rory

Source: Www.Tdfef.Com.

Ookfest B-Ball Dominance

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

 

March XVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David;

As a former NAIT student, I will always cheer IV my old school. Lets cheer on the NAIT Ooks Mens Basketball Team as they head off from IIday until March XIXth, MMXI to the Canadian Colleges Athletics Association Championship in Oshawa, Ontario. Coach Don Phillips runs one kick ass b-ball program. The Ook players deserve this championship IV their amazing athetic abilities & stamina.

A III Point Conversion,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Brian Swane.

Youth Energon Summit In Kananaskis

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XVIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Starting IIday & running through March XXth, MMXI, A Youth Energy Summit is being held in Kananaskis.

LXXX (80) Students

XL (40) Teachers

XX (20) Alberta High Schools

+III (3) Days Of Energy Education

I do not know if you are going David, but it sure sounds like a great learning experience.

Happy St. Patrick's Day,

Rory

Source: Www.Gener8.Ca & Www.InsideEducation.Ca.

Fix Your "Cuff" Students

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Sprucewood Public Library Terminal #XVII

Edmonton, Alberta

 

March XVIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

When children get injured on the school grounds, or even at home, its important that those injuries are x-rayed, analyzed, & then assessed by a massage or therapy clinic asap. If you need an outstanding clinic that can heal the injuries of our school kids faster & properly, then you could do no worse than to check out Leading Edge Physiotherapy in at the Royal Glenora Club here in Edmonton & the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club in St. Albert. Thnere are many great physio centres, but this centre is superb at ensuring students of all ages get back inII shape IV their educational needs. A healthy body of course leads to a healthy mind & vice versa.

Working IV Students & Family's,

Rory

Source: Www.LeadingEdgePhysio.Com.

Twitter Is A Valuable Tool

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

March XVIth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

You've got II like this. People are using the Twitter II commentate on Public School education & education matters in general. This is definitely something I approve of. The more people raise awareness of Public School issues & benefits, as well as problems, the more people will want II enter their kids inII the public setting & help fix the problems. They can do this by paying attention II the welfare of their child(ren) in the school & will thereIV want II make sure that school (& the children that comprise its student body) are successful. Participate in Twestival, its a group & event that raises funds for kids in impoverished neighborhoods that are entering Kindergarten.

Tweet IV Prosperity,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Twestival.Com or @YegTwestival.

"Guid"ing Light

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

March XVIth, MMXI

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

Dear David:

Girl Guides from across the city are getting food IV the Edmonton Food Bank this Saturday. Truly a noble cause II be sure considering how many of our family's and their kids are starving, thus leaving kids malnourished & unable II fully think IV themselves & explore their full brainwave patterns & then garner talents IV use in society from their educational experience. Donations can be dropped off at Rosslyn Community League, Mill Woods Town Centre, Oscar Romero High School, & McClure United Church.

Its not just Guides that are involved, but their affiliated girl troupes of Sparks, Brownies, & Pathfinders. Lets help The Edmonton Food Bank & these lovely & caring young ladies on their quest II put food into the bellies of Edmontonians of all ages. Every person should have the right to a decent meal III x per day, its just better IV society & I am honoured that these girls are taking the initiative to help their fellow students & their family's maintain stronger cohesive bonding units.

XVth Annual Hike IV Plenty,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Kevin Maimann.

The MP Transit Authority

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Very adept manoeuvre by the Federal Member of Parliament IV Edmonton-St. Albert, Mr. Brent Rathgeber, QC. He's has brought forward a Private Member's Bill called Bregg's Law, named after an Edmonton Transit System Driver Tom Bregg who was beaten by a passenger & lost the use of one of his eyes as a result, forcing him to retire prematurely. Transit drivers drive our students, teachers, the elderly, & the infirm around. They also drive on private coach buses from destinations across this great Province & from points II & fro around the world. These fine folks who operate yellow school, transit, lrt, & private buses deserve only the best in protection as they have many charges in their care who ride their buses.

Brent's bill is beyond excellent as an idea. These drivers deserve the best protection from an attack &/or the possibility of an attack. The perpetrators of these vicious crimes deserve II be locked up IV long timeframes or even as "dangeous offenders" to ensure the safety & well being of any other drivers whom they may wish to attack upon their release from incarceration.

Brent Rathgeber, QC, MP: Standing Up IV What's Right,

Rory

Source: Brent Rathgeber, QC, MP: Conservative, Edmonton-St. Albert.

Calder Safety And Community Initiatives

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Calder
(Kensington) Public Library Terminals #I & #IX, Edmonton, Alberta


March XIVth, MMXI


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

Dear David:

Excellent idea by the MLA for Edmonton-Calder, Mr. Douglas Elniski. His PC Calder Association is sponsoring a Safe Community Initiatives IV the citizens of Edmonton-Calder & anyone who wants II come IInight at the Calder Seniors Drop-In Centre, 7pm-9pm at 12963-120 Street. I most certainly applaud his initiative & his Board's smartness in setting this event up. We need more Law & Order on the streets & citizens looking out IV one another, in particular those who are disadvantaged such as seniors & the handicapped. The public looking out IV one another, especially the students of Edmonton-Calder & across the Province can only make lives better overall & safer IV the citizenry of this great Province as a whole. Plus he has the esteemed Solicitor General Frank Oberle, Progressive Conservative, Peace River as a special guest, the man in charge of safety IV the Province. An excellent idea.

 

Calderiffic,

Rory

Source: Douglas Elniski, MLA. Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Calder.

Executive Order Number Four-Hundred

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XIII

Edmonton, Alberta

March XIVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I see that the XLIVth (44th) President Of The United States, Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) & his lovely bride, First Lady Michelle Obama (Democrat, Illinois) were leaving a parent/teacher interview at their daughter Sasha's school last week. I am truly glad II see that no matter how busy he is in his dual capacity's as Head Of Government & State, & Military Commander-In-Chief Of United States Armed Forces, the President takes time out II attend these meetings with Mrs. Obama b/c he sees the value in education. This shows that not only is he is a good father in looking after Sasha's needs, he truly cares IV all of America's children & wants II make their educational system better. Whether they attend Private Schools as Sasha & older sister Malia do, Public Schools, Charter Schools, or forms of schooling such as the Homeschool/Correspondence &/or Online School models.

The First Daughters Have Have Educationally Sound Parents,

Rory

Source: Www.Tmz.Com.

George Rogers Communications

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XIII

Edmonton, Alberta

March XIVth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Thanks II you first & foremost IV waving & tacitly acknowledging my presence upon seeing me sitting in the Member's Gallery after Question Period. That shows respect & I appreciate that. Congrats are II be handed out David II the Member IV Leduc-Beaumont-Devon, a Mr. George Rogers. His thoughtful line of questioning on the shortage of school space allotments IV the Town of Beaumont was excellent. As was your response in mentioning that you are leasing space "perhaps not the best space" as you stated, but at least you are trying. Which of course is all you can do in this emergency situation, along with providing "modular" buildings in tandem, I know that the Education Ministry is trying its best to meet the diverse needs of the Beaumont student population & its family's.

Rogers & Hammerstein,

Rory

Source: George Rogers, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Leduc-Beaumont-Devon.

Write This Way

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Lois Hole Public Library Terminal #XXVI

Edmonton, Alberta

 

March XIIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Know anyone thats interested in being perhaps a Student Writer at first. Talk to Marty Chan, the EPL's Writer In Residence of the Blue Pencil Cafe. He'll give free XXX (30) Minute sessions from 1pm-5pm at the Millwoods Branch EPL on Saturday, March XXVIth. I would think when you bring in your manuscript that have an EPL Writer Overseer & former Edmonton Journal writer would give the potential writers of the future some valuable skills on syntax, areas of improvement, & encouragement plus valuable tips IV their future literary paths.

A Write-Off,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.