Basketball Jones

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XXXIst, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Basketball Canada is a great organization. It lets students & those in Canada interested in healthy athleticism on the court aware of basketball's happenings. Plus it focuses on Canada first & not just on professional teams, but on amateur ones as well so that people of all ages & all abilities are recognized. It helps players of the "hoops" to exceed & keep on getting better at the game!

Happy Easter Sunday To You & Your Family Jeff,

Rory

Source: Www.Basketball.Ca.

What's It All About?

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

March XXXIst, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

One of the best education sites I have ever seen is Www.About.Com/Education. Its informative & updated constantly with new material that is of interest II students, parents, educators, & anyone with a general interest in education.

Admirable To Be Sure,

Rory

Source: Www.About.Com/Education.

Taken II Soon

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XXXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Students across Alberta need II know that we lost a great leader. Former Premier Ralph Klein won IV terms of office in a row like the late Premier Peter Lougheed & finished only VI (6) weeks & II (2) days short of Peter in terms of consecutive days in office, thus making him the IIIrd longest serving Premier in Alberta history.

Throughout the trials & tribulations of Alberta, Ralph cared about Albertans. Yes he made severe spending cuts that affected people, but he had the guts to make those cuts. Instead of adding billions of debt like Premiers Don Getty, Ed Stelmach, & Alison Redford, Ralph got Alberta out of debt & on the right track economically.

Yes he made mistakes, but at least he admitted those mistakes up front, which is why many Albertans, even those who opposed him politically liked him. My condolences & sympathies to Colleen Klein & the Klein family. Only seventy years old, how sad.

Bye Ralph & Thanks,

Rory

Source: Myself & The Toronto Star.

A Good Health Tip IV Students

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

March XXIXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

When students have to bend their backs & bend down to pick something up, always bend at the knees to save themselves tremendous back pain. Do this going down to bend & flex back to straight knees slowly when coming back up.

Flex Steel,

Rory

Source: Myself.

True "Goodness" In Definitions

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

March XXIXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Definition 1: "Good."- better, best, morally excellent, virtuous, righteous, pious.

Definition 2: "Friday."- related to old Frisian leader "friadei", the VIth day of the week, the Vth day of the working week.

Happy Good Friday To You & All Alberta's students,

Rory

Source: The Oxford Dictionary.

Travel Carefully Prime

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

March XXVIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Let me wish you & your family a happy Easter long weekend. Also, lets remind students & their family's II travel extra safely on Alberta's still icy roads. Plus, as its a holiday weekend these students should remind their family drivers to take extra care & attention when driving as there will be a higher number of travellers driving the roads this weekend (as there on every holiday weekend/season.)

Buckle Up,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Now Reporting

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XXVIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Report cards are definitely an important indicator of a student's progress throughout the school year. I always liked them & found them quite helpful as my teachers & parents could not just help me improve in subject areas I needed help in, but give me kudos in topics that I was excelling in. I liked them as they were old school paper cards & handwritten in the teachers own handwriting so the readers could truly see their thought processes as they transcribed them.

Nowadays you can get handwritten & as technology has evolved you can get them over the internet as well. So it gives parents & teachers multiple ways in which II communicate & keep a student(s) on the right educational track.

A Reporter's Notebook,

Rory

Source: The Arizona Department Of Education.

Team Linda

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

March XXVIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Everybody should support Mrs. Linda Duncan, MP, New Democrat, Edmonton-Strathcona & her private member's motion to create a "Hockey Day" in Canada on the IIIrd Friday every February. She is promoting healthy viewing of amateur sports & family's with students playing sports at rinks & even at ponds. So she is supporting healthy bonding & relationships. Its this Dominion's national game & even The Right Hon. Stephen J. Harper, PC, MP, Conservative, Calgary-Southwest, the Prime Minster of Canada is writing a book on it.

Lets Help Linda,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Holding Her Majesty's Government Accountable On Tuitions

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

March XXVIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

You have to give Dr. Raj Sherman, MLA, Liberal, Edmonton-Meadowlark, Mrs. Rachel Notley-Arab, MLA, New Democrat, Edmonton-Strathcona, & Mr. David Eggen, MLA, New Democrat, Edmonton-Calder credit. By appearing at the University Of Alberta yesterday, they are gently shall we say "reminding" Premier Alison Redford, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow of her promise in the election wit last year of 0% tutition increases. Of course with the Province's dire circumstances in the MMXIII-MMIV budget, this promise will be impossible to keep, what with post-secondary institutions getting a 7% drop in funding. But lets work with students to ensure that the inevitable increases are as low as possible so as to make schoolng as affordable as possible IV all!

Fairly Educated,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Sun, Allison Salz.

Stompin' Tom Would Have Approved

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

March XXVIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I fully endorse the idea of Rev. William Wade Izzard, youth outreach minister for the Universal Life Church Canada. His idea of having a National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Oilers & Flames IV charity in Red Deer is well thought out & constructive. If it wasn't, why would The Edmonton Journal have printed his idea in their paper on their Letters Page on February IInd?

The idea is plausible as the two teams travel through Red Deer on buses on the way to & from games in eachother's cities. Plus, the Alberta Sports of Hame is located in Red Deer. So youth & student sports programs across the province can be highlighted. It would be a major publicity draw IV the NHL & media outlets that covered it & the teams & on-air sports personalities could donate their time & salaries for the evening to whatever cause is their favorite, say amateur sports equipment programs or the Stollery Children's Hospital as an example. Rev. Izzard is truly forward in his thinking, lets make his dream IV the children come true!

Wade Is Great IV Thinking Of This,

Rory

Source: Rev. William Wade Izzard, Universal Life Church Canada, Youth Outreach.

A Shortwave Radio Antenna

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

March XXVIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I may have been a bit hasty in assessing Thomas Lukaszuk yesterday. He seemed fairly balanced & nuanced in his explanation of his post-secondary reconfiguration on the radio today. I am willing to give him a fair chance.

First Past The Post,

Rory

Source: Corus Entertainment's "Rutherford" Aired On 630 AM Ched & 770 AM QR77 Radio.

Who But The Athabasca Advocate Is Advocating IV Athabasca University Students

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

March XXVIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

I know you are the MLA IV Athabasca, so what concerns me is that the Deputy Premier & Minister of Enterprise & Advanced Education might be unstable. Thomas Lukaszuk had a well documented violent argument with a voter who was a Wildrose supporter with some of that on camera. He even admits yelling at that voter, a man dying of cancer. Plus, there is no video evidence, but there is even rumours that he & that the voter in engaged in some physical altercation. Three elections ago, he lost to a Liberal candidate by III votes & then went to court & found the right Tory judge to overturn the result & throw out III Liberal ballots & make III thrown out Tory ballots declared acceptable. Is this really the man we want in charge of the needs of post-secondary students in an administrative collapsing & reorganizing? I for one don't think so?

Bachelor Of Administration (Management Concentration) December MCMXCIX (1999) Athabasca University Graduate,

Rory

Source: Myself & Bromley Chamberlain, The Athabasca Advocate.

A Missive

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

March XXVth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk's directive in the form of a letter to the University Of Alberta & other post-secondary institutions seems like a reasonable starting point in terms of "eCampusAlberta" & the overall savings needed II be found in administrative costs. Plus its appropriate as he is (in addition to being the Progressive Conservative MLA for Edmonton-Castledowns) the Minister of Enterprise & Advanced Education.

Breaking New Ground,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The Awards Season

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

March XXIVth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

For the best in student sites IV finding grants, bursaries, & scholarships I highly recommend Www.StudentAwards.Com. There are other sites & places to go IV students that are great, but this one seems the most complete for helping students of a lesser financial means & those who achieve academically find out about monies out there that are possibly available II them.

Money In The Bank,

Rory

Source: Www.StudentAwards.Com.  

Its All June All The Time

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

March XXIIIrd, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. was very good at "planning ahead." Take a look:

PLANS

Friday, September 18th, 1970

Printing          X          Y          Z

Library

Phonics; beginning & ending consonants

Reading

Spelling

Story

_________________________________________

Music

 Language - story of "Bird in Autumn."

________ alternating with fingerpainting

                  gr. 1 - paint

                  gr. 2, 3, 4 - story and plasticine

_________________________________________

Continue as before recess

Art; buttermilk fingerpainting (Cancelled.)

Ent. Film: "Tree in Seasons."    3:15PM.

JCK

IV Across & III Down A Word Thats IIIrd Letter Is "B",

Rory

Source: "The Historical Lesson Plans Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed.", C. MCMLXX, The Estate Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, Grades I-IV Teacher, Afton Elementary School.



Film At XI

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

March XXIInd, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Home Box Office (HBO) Television has some great documentaries & dramas. Even quite a few historical programs that anyone who wants II can see. For those students of a lesser means & their family's, Edmonton Public Library (EPL) offers these programs through their excellent website, & in all branches for in house viewing. I encourage folks who want to not just be entertained, but to be educated to check it out!

Quasimodo,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca & Www.HboCanada.Com.

Namby Pamby Joke Of A Response

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

March XXIInd, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

What a farce of a response! The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) sends out a "comfort letter" with its response to the agreement reached by the Province & its teachers, in otherwords no response. Just what in the hell are they getting paid for? In this politically correct & engineered society the ASBA is sending out a mishmash of crap in its letters just b/c its officers are afraid of getting fired or telling the truth. If they like or don't like the agreement they should say so in order that differences & the semantics of the whole thing can be worked out!

Verbiage Verbatim Verbose,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Loyal II A Fault

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

March XXIst, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Named after former Progressive Conservative MP, MLA & cabinet minister, Chief of Staff to Premier Ralph Klein, & Executive Director of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, The Peter Elzinga Family Foundation shows the value of Peter Elzinga. He like me is of a Dutch Canadian background. Peter & the entire Elzinga family believe in strong family values, which is why the Province set this foundation up together with the family. Kudos II the Elzingas for caring about education & the well being of these students by offering I-V scholarships annually from this fund at an average of between $600.00-$2,000.00. The fund is offered to both current students & students going back to school to further their educational backgrounds.

I Congratulate Peter & His Family On Caring About Alberta's Educational Strength,

Rory

Source: Www.PeterElzinga.Com.

Board Democratic

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

March XXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Its nice II see the democratic voting process in place with Edmonton's II school boards. Edmonton Catholic's Trustees voted II accept your imposed agreement with teachers while Edmonton Public's Trustees went in a different direction & voted against it. Its excellent to see boards having the freedom to choose to respectfully agree or disagree with the Province's & by extension the Alberta Teachers Association's (ATA's) position.

Voting Fairness,

Rory

Source: Myself.

"To Me My Board"

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

March XIXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I am glad that sixty of Alberta's sixty-two school boards got IIgether here in Edmonton yesterday. It allows them II strategize as group to see where they figure in as board members in relation II the new collective bargaining agreement.

Give & Take,

Rory

Source: Myself

Two Minutes For Boarding

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

March XVIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Perhaps a negotiated pow-wow or meet up with all of Alberta's school boards & the province might be in order. In Edmonton Public for instance, they are alone facing a $32 million deficit, & then this agreement was foisted upon with in w/o any input.

Thought Process,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Get II Know Your History In Order II Know Your Future

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

March XVIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

The origin of my first name "Rory" is Irish. My late school teacher mother June was very big on finding out about her family, as well as that of my dad Joe & his family. She succeeded in finding about my dad's family background all the way II the year MCDXX (1420) Anno Domini. I was quite impressed with this accomplishment & am glad that other members of my family have taken it upon themselves to carry on this great tradition of research & learning. Its a continuous learning process. On this Saint Patrick's Day, I encourage people of not just Irish background, but those students of all races, religions, ethnic backgrounds to engage in this superb history lesson. There are many fine genealogical sites & papers to explre worldwide!

In Memorial Proud Irish Catholic Liberal John Patrick Day,

Rory

Source: Www.IrishAncestryResearch.Com.

Dr. Mark Green

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XVIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

From what I hear, distance learning school, the Stratford Career Institute has a well reknowned gardening & landscaping program. For those students who have a green thumb who want to take some refresher courses, or a full course II learn new things, Stratford will welcome you. They are also very excited to have new students & have a variety of course & program offerings for the educational mindset.

Its Not Easy Being Green,

Rory

Source: Www.Trade-Schools.Ca/Stratford.

"Above The Law"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XVIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Looks like Russian President Vladimir V. Putin & American actor/martial arts expert Steven Seagal opened a martial arts centre just outside Moscow this week. Its an attempt to return Russian student & their family's to a higher state of physical fitness. What an excellent initiative IV school kids as it will give them more physical & mental energy's IV their studies!

"On Deadly Ground",

Rory

Source: Time Magazine, Ollie John, Moscow.

Bloodlines

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

March XVth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Congratulations on sticking it to Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) President Carol Henderson & her overpaid teachers by enforcing your agreement on them. She caved faster than the French Army did to the Nazis in World War II. If there wasn't blood in the water IV her position as head of her union beIV, I sure hope there is now. Her paralyzing, almost communist like hostage negotiation tactics are a joke, especially when you consider Ontario teachers make XXII% (22%) less & their cost of living is much higher!

Adept,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Leave Things Alone

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

March XIVth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I agree with Sun News Media columnist Christina Blizzard. The right to self-determination is a very basic concept & the citizenry of the Falkland Islands voted 99.8% to stay a part of Great Britain. Social Studies students need II understand that what U.S. President Barack Obama, Democrat-Hawaii & his like are promoting is total communism & tyranny. He along with Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner don't care about citizens rights or respect true democracy. The citizens of the Falklands are not planning to invade &/or economically crush Argentina, they just want to be left alone & live in peace. The II Presidents & other control freaks need to respect that. The current Argentinian President is just playing on the sympathy she gets from her late husband, Nestor Carlos Kirchner, her predecessor as president & thats a dirty trick. Live & let live Argentina, you have the papacy, leave the people of the Falklands alone to rule their own destiny!

That Is All,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Sun, Christina Blizzard.

The Argentine Must Be Ever So Proud!

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

March XIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Truly an amazing thing has happened in Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Europe today. The Catholic Conclave of Cardinals has elected its first ever Supreme Pontiff from the Americas. Having studied Catholism & many other religions in Religious Meanings XV-XXXV & Religious Studies XV-XXXV, I certainly will tell students to pay attention to Pope Francis The Ist & see how he changes his church IV the better. As I have both Catholic & Protestant High School religious course credits, I find this truly the dawn of a new era, especially as Pope-Emeritus Benedict The XVIth resigned from office rather than die, a first in XI centuries. Lets hope this new Pope can restore public confidence in the church by cleaning up sexual assault scandals & reaching out to other faiths.

Amen & "Don't Cry IV Me Argentina",

Rory

Source: Myself & Www.Vatican.Va.

Its Like Riding In A Carr

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

You really have to hand it II Edmonton Catholic Schools Superintendent Joan Carr. Mrs. Carr handled the sexual assault matter at St. Basil Catholic Elementary & Junior High School swiftly & deftly. Just the way she should, we don't need any Tom Flanagan style shenanigans at our schools, ANYWHERE, NOT EVER!!!

Brilliant Executive Actions,

Rory

Source: Myself & Www.Ecsd.Net.

Truly A Reason II Celebrate!

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Another reason today II be excited about my friends at Edmonton Public Library (EPL.) is the fact day is the Cth (100th) birthday of EPL & its a day III celebrate. A century of providing quality spaces & materials with which to study in. The whole EPL system is beyond wonderful. They are truly IV students & all EPL customers first. Plus, free coffee & cake at every location!

Bring On Another Century As It Can Only Get Better,

Rory

Source: Myself & Www.Epl.Ca.

Models Educational

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March XIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

Upon taking my feline son James Redwing (J.R.) Cat Koopmans II the General Veterinary Hospital Edmonton yesterday IV some medical procedures & a checkup, I couldn't help but be struck by the Educational Models of the feline & canine teeth at different stages in life. Animals can develop tartar & plaque as well.

As a result of this Jeff, its important to tell veterinary students & veterinary dental aides to make sure that animals get the best quality possible of dental care to prevent decay. Their human "pets" also need to follow this example & have excellent dental health. The bigger the human caregiver ("slave") of the animal smiles, the bigger the smile in return they will receive from their furry friend(s.)

Dr. Kenna Halford & The Gang Are "Pawtastic",

Rory

Source: Myself & General Veterinary Hospital Edmonton.

Its Larry Hagman Day In Dallas

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

March XIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

As fans of acting can appreciate, the funeral episode IV the evil & conniving oilman John Ross (J. R.) Ewing The IInd is tonight. Fittingly, in tribute, its also "Larry Hagman Day" in Dallas, Texas in appreciation for this man's talents as an actor, & a native son of the great state of Texas. Rest In peace old friend, the show will never be the same w/o you. Lets hope your character's death makes it even more intriguing so that the actors on the show now can succeed w/o you & carry on your spirit!

I Tip My Stetson II You & Drink One Last Glass Of Bourbon & Branch,

Rory

Source: Myself & Www.DallasTnt.Com & Www.Bravo.Ca & Lorimar Telepictures Incorporated & Cidre Productions & The DALLAS Decoder.

A General Commentary

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

March Xth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Yes Finance Minister Doug Horner cut Advanced Education by III% & increased educational funding for non post-secondary by the same amount. Sure there are always projects that need more, but if teachers were willing to take a pay cut, along with administrators (such as trustees), more things could get accomplished & there wouldn't be so many problems with class sizes. All you can do is the best you can.

Cash Is Needed Everywhere & Yet So Is Fiscal Restraint,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Con"text"ual

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

March IXth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

While electronic media & reading is growing more popular with each passing year, no student should ever IVget having just how invaluable having a paper copy of their textbook(s) is/are. If your Ipad or laptop breaks down, your paper copy is still there, with things you have highlighted, & notes you have to remember IV papers &/or exams written in the margins. With the world of study, just as in literature its important to have both paper & electronic. Electronic text information might be where you store it, but paper texts are where a student truly learns his/her assigned topic area in real time.

Visualizing & Comprehending The Sub"text",

Rory

Source: Myself.

Mirrors & Smoke

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

March VIIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

An accounting student might say that Finance Minister Doug Horner's budget IV MMXIII-MMXIV has more holes in it than a block of Swiss cheese. Supposedly no increases in overall budgets & yet also billions of dollars in unneeded borrowing. The borrowed cash will obviously lead II budget increases eventually IV departments like Education, where teachers (like MLA's) are already overpaid. Cut wages, shutter buildings, sell assets IV cash. Don't make Ralph Klein come out of retirement. Even he would cut more in his present state than your government is doing.

Bankrupting Alberta's Future,

Rory

Source: Myself.

A Thousand Dollars & A Bonus Spin

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

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

March VIIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I of course was ahead of the curve on this decision as I declared my campaign expenses in full as a Ward A Public Division candidate in the MMX school board election voluntarily. But we must give credit where credit is due to Miss Sarah Hoffman & Edmonton Public School Board of Trustees. The lady Chairman & the board are putting a resolution in place IV all future Edmonton Public trustee candidates that would make it mandatory that they declare their campaign expenditures in full. This of course is done already by council, mayoral, provincial, & federal candidates. So its an example of consevative financial accountability from a socialist or New Democratic Party leaning board chairman.

Truly Wonderful,

Rory

Source: Www.Epsb.Ca & Myself.

The Dominion Lands Act Gave Free Land Up To 160 Acres

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

March VIth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

At the Alberta Land Surveryors' Association (ALSA), staff & management will answer any questions you have about possible career opportunities both in land surveying, as well as any other aspect of land management. For students. its really a career without boundaries. I would certainly suggest that those interested in this sector to look at the ALSA website.

Land Ho,

Rory

Source: Www.Alsa.Ab.Ca

Healthy Brain Food

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

March Vth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

According to their own stats, 8,643 kids in Alberta were served a healthy breakfast by Breakfast Clubs Canada. Talk about a club I'd want to belong II if I was a student. Getting that food inII these students, not just in Alberta, but all across this fine Dominion insures an increased level of cognition IV these fine kids. Just b/c they are of a lesser means, doesn't mean they should have any less right to a good start & a strong level of thinking ability as they start each & every day of their educational endeavours!

Applauding Loudly,

Rory

Source: Www.BreakfastClubsCanada.Org.

Each Side Must Give In A Little

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

March IVth, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

I like your attitude in regards to fighting Mrs. Carol Henderson of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA.) She is just doing the best she can IV her bargaining units (which is what she is paid for), but I find her attitude as a negotiator quite violent & threatening in tone, its clearly a personality issue.  After all, Catholic bargaining units agree with your financial proposals of freezes, so should Carol. Teachers need pay cuts not pay raises if anything & Mrs. Henderson should voluntarily cut her own salary to help with the deficit crisis II help start the ball rolling and set an example for students. This is a good idea as they will be the negotiators & mediators in future labour disputes.

Quantified,

Rory

Source: Myself.

"Rock" Your World

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

March IIIrd, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

I encourage students & people I meet all the time to take part in curling. Having taken part in it myself as a component sport of high school's Physical Education XX & XXX, I can say its a truly fun sport. Its a little bit of a slower pace, but getting the rocks inII strategic positions on the circles & knocking out your opponents is quite fun. It lets you bond as a team & discuss the manouvres you will perform as a team. Thus providing students with both athletic & leadership skills. I unfortunately have a prior engagement IIday, so I cannot attend the Tim Hortons" MMXIII Brier, but I do have relatives & friends going. I have played at the Crestwood & Avonair Curling Clubs & have always been thrilled by the experience of meeting new people & learning what the best potential shots are.

"Rock Of Ages",

Rory

Source: Www.Curling.Ca & Www.CrestwoodCurling.Com & Www.AvonairCurlingClub.Ca.

Open & Transparent

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

March IInd, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff;

Its good that you are cooperating inII the investigation of whether emails you sent last month in your capacity as Education Minister to teachers were appropriate or not. Its also good that the information & privacy commissioner is investigating these matters. The more open & accountable you are, & the more both sides cooperate, the better the investigation that can be done & the quicker a proper sdolution(s) can be arrived at. If anyone knows Jeff about sending out inappropriate emails, its me, so as I am as a result the best guy in the province IV you to go II IV assistance on this matter.

The Difference Is Jeff I Cannot Stop If I Tried But You Certainly Can,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Alexandra Zabjek & Andrea Sands.

All Boarded Up With Somewhere II Go

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

March Ist, MMXIII

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

Dear Jeff:

Having students of any age live in boarding schools away from home can be quite tough, especially on underage children. Alas sometimes there is no option as emergency's can rise up where the student is not able II function in a normal environment & needs say a stricter private boarding school II learn discipline. Or perhaps a single parent home cannot look after them, or there are no parents/guardians around say b/c of a car accident leaving the child an orphan. The key to boarding schools is to make each child feel special as a student, make them feel wanted as a person, even though they are interacting daily with adults who are just supervisors rather than a family member(s.) This will help them stay grounded.

II x IV's,

Rory

Source: Www.OurKids.Net & Www.ExperienceBoarding.Ca.