The Next Leader Of The Liberal Party Of/Du Canada An Educational Focus Partie Cinq

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

January XXXIst, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Former Federal Liberal cabinet Minister the Hon. Martin Cauchon, PC, LL. B., M. Law is quite an interesting fellow. A lawyer like several of the other Grit candidates, Monsieur Cauchon brings valuable cabinet experience II the federal table. He would be a valuable tool to accounting & finance students as he served as Minister of National Revenue. Plus, he ensured civility & fairness in law as Minister of Justice by allowing gay couples unions to be recognized as marriages. This gives Martin a strong social conscience & I am sure a lot of respect from students thinking of entering legal studies IV their post-secondary careers.

Affluent,

Rory

Source: Www.MartinCauchon.Ca.

The Next Leader Of The Liberal Party Of/Du Canada An Educational Focus Partie Quatre

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

January XXXth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Led by the extraordinary campaign team from Hill & Knowlton Strategies of Stephen Carter & Corey Hogan, Martha Hall-Findlay, an ex-MP certainly has an excellent educational background in order to run IV the Federal Liberal Leadership. Martha went through school quickly, skipping III grades & finishing high school at XV (15), a remarkable achievement. She's excellent on the linguistic file as well since she speaks English & French fluently, as well as a smattering of Spanish, Italian, & Russian. This would certainly be an asset in helping immigrant Canadians & students make their educational mark. She graduated from the University Of Toronto's International Relations programme, & is also a lawyer, having attending the formidable Osgoode Hall Law School.

Very Dynamic Indeed,

Rory

Source: Www.2013.MarthaHallFindlay.Ca.

The Next Leader Of The Liberal Party Of/Du Canada An Educational Focus Partie Trois

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

January XXIXth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Astronaut/Captain Marc Garneau, B. Sc., Ph. D., MP, Liberal, Westmount-Ville Marie would certainly be an excellent educational choice as Federal Liberal Leader. What with Astronaut Garneau's science degree & him being the first Canadian astronaut in outer space, he could bring forward ideas to get students excited about science, space exploration, & astronomy. In addition, Captain Garneau as a retired officer of Her Majesty's Royal Canadian Navy can make sure that our military veterans, active duty personnel, & their family's are treated with both dignity & respect.

The Canadarm,

Rory

Source: Www.MarcGarneau.Ca.

The Next Leader Of The Liberal Party Of/Du Canada An Educational Focus Partie Deux

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

January XXVIIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

It appears that the Federal Liberals have hit an educational jackpot in terms of their candidates. In addition to being the mother of Justin Trudeau, MP's 1/2 sister (Trudeau being a fellow leadership contender), Ms. Deborah Coyne is a constitutional law professor & is very strong at teaching about laws & legal precedents on constitutional matters. Since Justin's late father, former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau brought Canada back its own Constitution with its signing by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The IInd, it makes IV an interesting dynamic to have two of the same family members running IV the same job.

The University Of Toronto,

Rory

Source: Www.DeborahCoyne.Ca.

The Next Leader Of The Liberal Party Of/Du Canada An Educational Focus Partie Un

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

January XXVIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

The Trudeau genes of the late former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau might just include a return trip to 24 Sussex Drive & the Office of the Prime Minister for Monsieur Justin Trudeau, B. Ed., MP, Liberal-Papineau. As a former teacher by trade, Monsieur Trudeau might just bring an educational focus to the job of Federal Liberal Leader if he wins the contest. He might also be able to enact legislation that helps students on all fronts & of all ages were he eventually become the Prime Minister of Canada & head of Her Majesty's Government.

What with Ms. Kathleen Wynne, B. A., M. Ed., MPP, Liberal, Don Valley West, the former Ontario Education Minister becoming the Premier-Elect this weekend & Leader of the Ontario Liberals, we certainly have the potential IV a real breakthrough in terms of policy on both provincial & federal fronts in this Dominion.

Left Justification,

Rory

Source: Www.Justin.Ca.

River Phoenix

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

January XXVIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O 

Dear Jeff:

I am not sure about other municipalities, but Edmonton offers river conservation classes & recreation activity's along our main tributary. The City Of Edmonton does this through it Parks & Recreation Department. Classes are offered to school groups, as well as public & business groups. So valuable lessons about conserving our city's main tributary are learned!

Environmental Stewards Of The Future Being Trained Now,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca/Attractions.

A Matching Grant

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

January XXVth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Hurrah hurrah IV Inglewood Elementary School. It seems they got a grant IV their "Love Of Reading" literacy program from Indigo Books. This program set up by Indigo is a great way IV students II gain a love of reading & understanding all sorts of literary materials. Not just books, but textbooks & information from websites as well.

Indigo Is A Shade Of Color Between Blue & Violet On The Color Spectrum,

Rory

Source: Www.Inglewood.Epsb.Ca & Www.Chapters.Indigo.Ca.

"Lights, Camera, PC Government Inaction!"

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

January XXIVth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

I agree that its an excellent idea IV Premier Alison Redford, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow to be addressing the province IInight about the deficit pressures facing Alberta from 6:52PM-7PM MST on CTV & 7:52PM-8PM on CTV2 stations. The accrued cost of $55,000.00 is a little steep, & I agree with an Grant MacEwan University economic student who told be on a bus today that the Premier should have just put the address out over YouTube on the internet. In this way, she could have used government owned cameras & the cost would have been free. While its certainly a great economic driver IV the fine CTV Edmonton News Department, using the internet would have been free.

My suggestion would have been that Alison use the studios at NAIT or SAIT & have the broadcast go out over student television. Then the students could have used it as a field project & Minister of Finance & President Of The Treasury Board Doug Horner, MLA: Progressive Conservative, Spruce Grove-St. Albert would not have had to authorize any monies IV it. Nevertheless, I wish Alison all the best in her broadcast endeavour.

This Is Broadcasting,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The One Room School House

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

January XXIIIrd, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

To learn about great historical pioneer schools, tour different Alberta cities & towns. The one pictured above is the Fort McMurray School, it & many other schools have a rich cultural history. My late mother, Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. taught at old fashioned small schools in the country in the McLaughlin & Clandonald regions of Alberta. Start by encouraging history & social studies students online to take virtual tours of these great old buildings. In this way, they can get a sense where their ancestors went to school & what their educational focus was in life growing up!

The Dunce Cap,

Rory

Source: Www.MuseeVirtuel-VirtualMuseum.Ca.

Cost Effective

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

January XXIInd, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

I like your idea of an across the board teleconference from VII-IXPM tonight to allow different school board members & district representatives to participate in how to make education better. Its quite wise & certainly a great way at saving money in comparison II a face II face meeeting.

Keep It Up Jeff,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Alberta, Department Of Education, The Office Of The Minister, & Colin F. Smith, The Editor: The Edmonton Senior Newspaper.

"Houston: We Have A Problem!"

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

January XXIInd, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

While not a school shooting per se, the incident between the II gunmen spilled over inII Houston's Lone Star College. I am glad that the injury & fatality count was kept low, but it just shows how retarded the gun culture is in America. If two sides argue, do it like gentleman with fisticuffs, or better yet, in a Texas court of law.

The Lone Star State In Mourning,

Rory

Source: The Houston Chronicle.

Recruiting Action

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

January XXIst, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

College football, particularly in the United States is quite exciting. What with all the bowl games this time of year. The student athletes aren't just playing IV the fun of the game, they are playing to better themselves on a physical basis, impressing coaches & scouts in order to get inII professional leagues such as the National Football League (NFL), or even the Canadian Football League (CFL.) Is that not what students should do in any endeavour, not just academically, but in sport as well?

Being The Best That They Can Be,

Rory

Source: Www.Espn.Go.Com/College-Football.

Changing Trends

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

January XXth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

People keeping up with things have to be aware of trends & styles. At Blue Shift Gaming at West Edmonton Mall IV instance, less & less customers are coming to use the paid usage internet, what with all the free computers at library's & in restaurants such as McDonald's Corp. & Tim Horton's Inc., which offer free wireless internet or wifi to their customers.

Students looking at getting inII the techie business & inII internet related businesses should look to Blue Shift as an example. They still have a big gaming component, but have adapted inII fixing computers & photocopying & making signs & banners to make up IV the loss in revenues from their internet division. They have adapted with the times & will also help customers make up professional documents such as resumes & cover letters. This adapting allows this formerly mostly internet cafe stay relevant IV students & their family's & their needs in the XXIst century.

The Technological Revolution Prime,

Rory

Source: Www.BlueShiftGaming.Ca.

Binford Tools Is Proud II Present Tim The Tool Man Taylor

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

January XIXth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Putting in proper bath safety rails & handle bars in bathrooms in schools is wise. Not just IV students with mobility problems (such as those in wheelchairs), but IV those who may be experiencing a bathroom emergency & those who may have to say hang up a jacket or shirt on the rail in case they get sick & are so indisposed that they cannot leave the bathroom IV awhile.

You All Know My Assistant Al Borland,

Rory

Source: Www.FieldHealth.Com

Routing

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

January XVIIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Consevative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Bus routes & bus safety IV students are of paramount importance to students & their family's. Not only should bus drivers have their routes mapped out on paper, but they should have both GPS & paper map systems in their buses. The paper copies in case their computers lose power. Drivers should also have to be constantly reminded of the dangers they could potentially face in terms of say bad weather & perhaps accidents &/or bus hostage takers. Parents should contact their local bus company's that are responsible IV driving their kids if they have any issues. Other sources such as their trustees, &/or school administration officials to get clarifications on safety are also very helpful.

You Cannot Put A Price On The Life & Safety Of A Child,

Rory

Source: Www.ConductDisorders.Com.

An Amazing Company

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

January XVIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Different schools have different specialties. IV all of the latest school needs to suit your child(ren), school, or school zone, folks should contact the School Specialty Canada Company. School Specialty Canada has all manner of supplies & other items to get students started on the right path in their chosen educational institution(s.) Go to their website, its rather excellent.

Checking Out,

Rory

Source: Www.SchoolSpecialty.Com.

Issuing An Executive Set Of Orders And Rules

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

January XVIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

I am very impressed by the ideas to try & stop future school shootings brought forward today by XLVIIth Vice-President Joe Biden, Democrat-Delaware & announced at The White House today by the VP in his capacity as head of a task force at stopping gun violence. Co-headlined by XLIVth President Barry Obama, Democrat-Illinois, it was quite a great moment as family's of the school shootings at the Sandy Hook School from Connecticut were there to add extra dignity to this very solemn event.

Positive Beginnings,

Rory

Source: Www.WhiteHouse.Gov.

Fairness To All Students Of All Demographics

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

January XVIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

The other day on the "Those Old Radio Shows" portion of the 630 Ched AM & QR77 AM radio networks (II Corus Entertainment company's) the show "Our Miss Brooks" starring Eve Arden had a unique featurette. Due to his schooling being interrupted by his war service, a 62 year old man asked the state board of education & officials at Madison High School if he could come back & finish his high school diploma in a classroom setting. Thus proving the adage that you are never to old to learn. The gent was successful in his application & the high school was very accomodating. As a man with II high school diplomas, I applaud this old comedy radio chestnut IV encouraging equal high school educational rights IV senior citizens!

Open Books & You Open The World,

Rory

Source: "Our Miss Brooks." The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Radio Network.

Trying To Get Noticed

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

January XVth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

School notices are of immense importance. They not only serve as as reminder II students about the importance of keeping up with the school calendar & events, they act as a conduit to parents &/or guardians to remind them of the importance of being involved in their child's/children's education. This is why the Aka Aka School in Waiuku IV instance stresses both the online & written component of making their student & parent populations aware of what is going on, just as many other schools do.

Being Worthy Citizens,

Rory

Source: Www.AkaAka.School.Nz.

A Thought Provoking Idea From Peter Mackay's Home Province

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

January XIVth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

It seems like the Nova Scotia Secondary Schools Association (NSSSA) is a great group. It fosters youth development & empowerment. Thus giving ideas to students in Grades X-XII so that they can be the great leaders of tomorrow in their home province.

I Like This Concept,

Rory

Source: Www.Nsssa.Ca.

The Humanity Of Humanities

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

January XIIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

At Edmonton Public Library (EPL) branches, folks can have real conversations to learn real things live & in person. The concept is called the EPL/CBC Human Library, a joint concept with the great broadcasters & other professionals of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Its like reading a book about a fascinating person, but actually talking to that person themself.

Truly Smart & Innovative,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Theodore Menzies

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

January XIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

You have to praise federal cabinet Minister Ted Menzies. In his capacity as Minister of State (Finance) has managed to snag & put inII operation just over 100 million dollars ($) for a youth summer jobs initiative. Certainly a positive development as the more youth that are working, the quicker they will be able II raise cash IV living expenses, as well as things like their books & tuition.

Ted Danson,

Rory

Source: The Hamilton Spectator.

Hopefully

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

January XIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Sign of Hope Chairman John Caputo must be proud. His group raised $2,871,000.00, a higher total than its goal IV a XXIXth straight year. Teens & students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder will get this years funds through the McDaniel Youth Program. Getting students inII recovery who got addicted II substances through their mother's preganancy is definitely a worthwhile cause. After all, why should their educational paths be destroyed IV something that they had no control over?

Noble,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Sun, Catherine Griwkowsky.

Peter Penashue Is A Terrible Federal Cabinet Minister

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

January Xth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

An extremely wise decision was made by the Eastern School District of Newfoundland & Labrador. Due II extremely hazardous blizzard conditions, the district closed Newfie schools. This is excellent b/c the days can be made up in the spring once the snow clears. Also, better that Newfie students are safe at home, or in an alternate safe place approved by their parent &/or guardian than risk getting injured &/or killed on the way II school.

Labrador City,

Rory

Source: Www.CbcNews.Ca.

Student Influence

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

January IXth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

At Edmonton Public Library (EPL) branches, there is a section called "The Teens' Community." These are teen based books & borrowing materials. Plus, teen students & their family's are encouraged II tell EPL staff what they would like II see in terms of subject matter IV this section!

Exciting That Youth Voices Are Being Heard In The Context Of Reading,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Teenage Wasteland

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

January VIIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

It seems that the Youth Emergency Shelter Society & its youth empowerment programs are just over 300 thousand $'s short. Having been a volunteer there myself, I hope that these programs IV troubled teens & at risk youth can be saved as YESS is a truly noble organization.

Best Of Luck YESS,

Rory

Source: Www.Yess.Org.

From Russia With Hate

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

January VIIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

It seems the Russian government is cutting its own financial throat & breaking the hearts of American family's who want to adopt abandoned &/or orphaned Russian children. All b/c of stupid diplomatic row, the Russian government decides to shut down adoptions by American family's of kids. This is asinine beyond words b/c these kids need good homes & potential parents are out many M's (1000's) of dollars just to get the adoption process rolling, not to mention having to travel to Russia three seperate times beIV they are allowed to adopt.

These kids need good homes & will be the students of North American family's that are of a blended/adoptive nature. Why should they have any less right to an education just b/c they might grow up on American soil, rather than Russian soil, the nation of their birth?

Political Madness,

Rory

Source: 630 Ched Am & 770 QR77 AM Radio's "Rutherford" With Host Dave Rutherford & Www.ChristianAdoption.Ab.Ca.   

Calligraphy

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

January VIth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

The City Arts Centre is a great place IV students & their family's II learn. Art in all of its forms should be loved & appreciated. Students of all ages should have interest in art nurtured & respected so that they can become the artisans of the future. Conveniently located just II blocks north of Whyte Avenue & the trendy CIXth (109th) Street, its a fun place for art & art creation that offers all manner of programs in many varied artistic areas!

Dance & Paint & Draw & Have Fun,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca/Attractions.

Its Really Rather An Imposition

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

January Vth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Your colleague in Ontario, the Hon. Laurel Broten, MPP, Liberal-Etobicoke-Lakeshore is on the right track with her imposition of a contract on Ontario's teachers. Just as Health Minister Fred Horne was right in imposing a contract on Alberta's doctors, I think its right the Ontario government has the power to impose educational contracts. Especially when you consider how precarious Ontario's fiscal deficit situation is.

Just Doing Her Best,

Rory

Source: Your Ottawa Region.

Testing, Testing, One, Two, Three!

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

January IVth, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Once again its anxiety time IV students as exam season is upon us here in Alberta IV January exams. In particular, the can be very stressful high school departmentals. Students just need to learn to study hard, but not overdo it so that their brains are too overtaxed & tired to even write their exams. Get plenty of sleep, rest breaks while studying, & still eat properly & take breaks to participate in physical activity's. Keeping your body limber & strong will make your cognition & memorization levels rise. Thus allowing IV better results by students on their exams.

Testy,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Alberta, Department Of Education.

Le Magasin

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

January IIIrd, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Student reading in any format is important. Magazines in paper formats might not always be the Ist choice IV students now. But getting them to read on I-pads, I-phones, tablets, laptops, computers, even regular cellphones is important. Its not the format that they read their assignments in, its getting them to be educated & read about the world that they live in is whats most important!

Reading Rainbow With LeVar Burton On PBS,

Rory

Source: Www.Teacher.Scholastic.Com.

Year IV, Episode MDXXI (1,521)

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

January IInd, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Showbiz comedic veterans Billy Crystal & Bette Midler are joined by Academy Award (TM) Winner Marisa Tomei & a great supporting cast in the film "Parental Guidance." The film showcases the importance of family, in particular grandparents. Not just in emergency's, such as the film's premise where the grandparents are called in when their daughter & son-in-law need them as they have to go out of town. But in daily life as well. The different parenting styles may clash, but all everyone can do (just as in life) is adjust the best that they can.

Grandparents are important not just to their kids as parental backups, but as older generational models IV their still school aged grandchildren. This movie Jeff is just an absolute family delight & whats best about is it looked like the cast & crew had fun filming. Thus bonding as not just a film team, but a family film team!

And So It All Ends,

Rory

Source: "Parental Guidance." C. MMXII, XXth Century Fox Pictures Incorporated (TM), A News Corporation Company & Walden Media Incorporated.

It Is Now The Year Of Our Lord Two-Thousand And Thirteen (MMXIII) Anno Domini

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

January Ist, MMXIII

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

It sure is hard II believe that its MMXIII now. In XVII days, it'll be a year since that great lady my mother, Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. went to "teacher heaven" in the sky. Alas in her memory, we keep on blogging & talking education b/c its all about the children.

A few reminders:

I. Students should attend the New Year's Levee & Meet & Greet with the Lt. Gov., His Honour Lt. Col. Don Ethell at Government House IIday. Its a great way to learn about Canada's ties to the monarchy, & how our system of representative democracratic government works. Plus folks get to meet the Lt. Gov., Mrs. Ethell, the police & fire chiefs, as well as armed forces personnel who serve Canada so well, both on domestic soil & foreign shores. In addition, delicious food & beverages such as Alberta beef & turkey & eggnog are served. Its a wonderful time.

II. A historical factoid for students to remember. The planetoid Earth did not end on December XXIst, MMXII as predicted by the Mayan calendar.

III. Cats do not wear hats, thats stupid. Cats fight having clothes put on them very strongly. So as my relatives state, students watching cartoons have the right to believe that the show "The Cat In The Hat Knows About That" is bogus as cats prefer not to wear hats. My feline son James Redwing (J.R.) Cat Koopmans doesn't even like it when I try to put a collar on him.

IV. The Christmas Bureau did not make its fundraising goals last year. Alas its not too late to help them this year as they help folks year round. Please give what you can & encourage others II do so.

Ronald McDonald House Is Also An Excellent Charity,

Rory

Source: Myself.