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JKCS PARENT UPDATE
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Dear Visitor
PONDERINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Sept. 30, 2011
Tomorrow is a new month. Can you believe it? Where has the time gone? By now we trust that many of the new routines and procedures have settled in.
Along with a new month comes a new verse with a focus around our school theme of love. The month of October is dedicated to manners. Next Wednesday, we will focus our Spirit Day assembly around the theme of manners as a way of showing respect and love to one another.
That focus reminds me of a few recent situations. Last week, I was entering a mall with some of my family members. The person who entered the mall before us held the door open for us. This past weekend, I went down the stairs at Webster’s Falls and noticed people waiting for me as I was going up the stairs. They wanted to ensure that there was enough room for us to pass each other without knocking into one another. I thanked them. During my Saturday morning walk, I noticed many people who returned my greeting of, “Good morning”, as I tried to get the exercise my body needs.
Each of those encounters reminded me of how those actions and words conveyed a “love” and “respect” for who I am as a person. We are going to devote the month of October to remind our students that we need to love one another by demonstrating our manners.
What kinds of things will we talk about? Here there are in no particular order:
- Use words like please, thank you, you’re welcome, pardon, and excuse me.
- When you are talking to someone, be sure to look at their eyes.
- Meet and greet guests politely both at home and school.
- Introduce yourself.
- Walk in the halls and on the front sidewalk and pass people to the right.
- When walking through a door, look behind you to see if you can hold the door open for the next person.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Be friendly and smile.
- Wait until conversations are finished before talking to the individuals.
- Use table manners.
- Be polite.
- Demonstrate respect to everyone.
That is quite a list! We will work hard to teach and model these behaviours as we focus on what is means to show our manners. May I ask you to re-inforce those manners at home as well? I have found in the past, that when our students receive a consistent message from home and school, they acquire these skills quickly.
May October be a month in which we follow the message of 1 Peter 2:17: “Show your respect to everyone.” I am looking forward to it! As you visit the school, be sure to notice the manners that our found in our students and staff!
In Christ,
Mr. G. Petrusma
Principal
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NEWS
Sr. Boys are Soccer CHAMPIONS!
 CONGRATULATIONS! to our Senior Boys who brought home the Soccer Championship last night in the final game of the Christian School League Tournament.
It was a tremendously exciting week in sports for our soccer teams this past week. Our Senior Boys team participated in two tournaments: the Private School Athletic Association (PSAA) on Tuesday, and the Toronto area Christian Schools tournament on Wednesday.
The PSAA involved 14 teams. Games were played with a "seven players verses seven players" format.We played very well in our round-robin tournament where scores had a one or two point differentiation. We won several games that day, including one in which Jeff Lau scored three points. It was an excellent demonstration of skill and team work.
The Christian Schools tournament used a "eleven players vs eleven players" format. It was a wonderful, sunny day --- and a memorable one, too! In this tournament, we had a nail-biting semi-final match against Brampton where we were down to a sudden death penalty kick situation. They scored 1 out of 5 shots; we scored 1 out of 5 shots. Then, the sixth shot was missed by the Brampton player. It was up to our sixth shooter if we would win the game or not. Gaby Youssef came up with the most exciting kick, placing a shot in the bottom left corner! On to the finals we went! We faced a team to whom we had already lost earlier in the day. We played Holland Marsh in the final championship match. Daniel Seo scored three goals in a 4-1 championship win. Peter Blaszczyk and Marc Monette set up some excellent plays; the defensive lines were up to the challenge. Great playing! ALL our players were encouraging and resilient! A special mention has to go to Antoni Dalewski whose exceptional goal-keeping kept us in the game in every single match. Great team effort -- Great team result! Congratulations, boys!
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New Bus Schedule Emailed out
 Once again there have been some slight changes to the bus schedule for your child(ren)'s drop off and pick up times. The newest copy was emailed out to all bus-riding families on Thursday, Sept. 29. Please check your email if you haven't seen it yet.
These new times are effective MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd!
Thank you for your patience as we work through massaging this schedule. If you have any concerns regarding the bus throughout the year, please contact Mr. Steve Cruickshank, our VP in charge of transporation at: scruickshank@jkcs-oakville.org
Children's Technology Workshop - Oct. 5
 On Wednesday October 5th, at 7:30pm, we invite you to a Parent Student Workshop where you will have an opportunity to see and experience an after-school robotics program. The Children's Technology Workshop will be providing a 6 week session for the upper grades, possibly starting at the Grade 3 level. We are in the development stages, scoping out to see the interest level of our families. If you are interested, please come out to this evening WITH YOUR CHILD(REN) to see if this is something you would like to pursue. Cost and dates will be discussed at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, but would still like some information, please call or send an e-mail to Mrs. Patty Schuurman at pschuurman@jkcs-oakille.org.
Shop n' Support for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away!! What a great time to use Shop and Support to buy your groceries & gas cards!!!
There are 3 easy ways to shop:
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In Person - Monday - Friday mornings
- Shop Online - www.jkcs-oakville.org
- Fill out an order form and send a cheque in with your child.
Questions? Please contact Coordinator Gail Reeves Reid at shopandsupport@jkcs-oakville.org .
Come on, JKCS…GET IN THE HABIT!!!
Used Washing Machine Needed
 If you are getting rid of your old washing machine, we are desparately in need of another one, here at school. Please contact Steve Cruickshank at: scruickshank@jkcs-oakville.org if you can help out with a washer donation.
Summer Reading Results
 Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Summer Reading Club this year! It was awesome to see how many of you all took the time to read over the summer. This year we had 87 participants, and 57 of these students will receive a BAR at the next awards assembly. In all 2,216 books were read in total.
The following students have earned a bar in their respective categories:
For group 1 (JK- Grade 1): Shiheem C., Rebecca D., Beatrice F., Ryan G., Danielle G., Caleb K., Abigail K., Sophie L., Janice M., Sarah N., Charlotte R., Ethan S., and Abbey V.
For group 2 (Grade 2-3): Teigen B., Aria B., Madeline D., Joshua D., Jacob G. Isabelle K., Aidan L., Renee M., Jessica P., Hannah R., and Karen S.
For group 3 (Grade 4-5): Shadi A., Daniel A., Levi B., Victoria C., Elliot D., Amanda D., Ethan H., Brian H., Sarah J., Marisa K., Aaron L., Vivian L., Bethany L., Sarah M., Justin M., Justin M., Alison N., Tamilore O., Daniel R., Jeremy R., and Erin S.
For group 4 (Grade 6-8): Josiah B., Mikella C., Elijah H., Bianca H., Kaiya J., Jacob K., Juliana K., Matthew L., Ryan N., Jacob P., Amy R., and Lauren V.
Special consideration is given to the top readers in each category. Janice M., Madeline D., Bethany L., and Mikella C. will all be receiving a $25.00 Chapters gift card.
Once again, a job well done by all and we look forward to seeing you in next year’s Summer Reading Club.
EVENTS
Manners at Thanksgiving Meal
 We are heading into an exciting week for our school! On Wed., Oct. 5 at our assembly, we will be introduced to this month's theme of manners. This is also the first time we will meet together broken into our various tribes (each tribe includes students from every grade level.)
During this assembly, your child will be picking the name of another tribe member out of a hat. They will then pack a special lunch for that person for our shared Thanksgiving meal on Friday, Oct. 7.
Here's what our "Thanksgiving Meal" will look like on Friday Oct. 7:
- Everyone will gather in the gym and celebrate Thanksgiving by eating together in tribe groups. Everyone will bring along the special lunch for the person that they had picked on Wednesday.
- During this assembly, we will be focusing on good eating manners.
- Each tribe will be sitting on our maroon tablecloths and the Grade 8 leaders will have "set" their tables in preparation for the arrival of their group.
Be sure to ask your child on Wednesday what name your they picked and start planning something special for that child!
When packing the lunch for the Thanksgiving Meal, please remember:
- Use a disposible bag (paper or plastic)
- Include only nut-free items!
- Do not include any milk items (yogurt, cheese etc.) as we have a number of milk allergies.
- Write the name of the person you are packing the lunch for, clearly on the front
- Set out YOUR child's Sunday Best clothes to wear at the Thanksgiving Assembly on Friday! (no uniforms)
It's Not Too Late to Join the Servant Team
 If your child (in grades 6,7 or 8) was thinking about joining the Servant Team this year, but missed the initial meeting -- it's NOT TOO LATE! (It's never too late!)
This week we are kicking off our year with our Servant Team seminar. We will meet in the gym at 3:35 for an introduction of the year and a snack. From there, the team will have 4 workshops to attend to learn more about servanthood and our call in God's kingdom. See you there!!
FairPlus+ at Clearview Sat. Oct. 1
 It's not too early to start your Christmas shopping! And why not help out the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre at the same time?
Stop by the FairPlus+ where women are selling their handmade hats & accessories, skin products, dog training sessions, counselling services, chiropractic care, jewellery and more at Clearview Church from 9am - 2pm, right across from the school on Sheridan Garden Dr.
CLICK HERE for more information.
Parents Social JK-Gr. 2 - Oct. 14
 On Friday, October 14th from 8-10 pm, there will be a Dessert & Coffee Social for parents of children in the Primary Grades (JK-2).
Please come out and meet parents of your child/children's classesmates and enjoy an after dinner treat!
If you like to contribute a peanut-free dessert for this event please contact Yvonne Barber at: ymbarber@yahoo.ca.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Parent Social Gr. 3, 4, & 5 - Oct. 21
Attention all parents of students in Grades 3, 3/4, 4 and 5a. We want you!
We invite you to join together for Coffee and Continental Breakfast at the John Knox gym on Friday, October 21st from 8:00am to 9:00am. This one-hour get together will give each of us an opportunity to get to know one another, and also allow each of our kids the opportunity to share breakfast with their parents and their friends. When the bell rings, students will head to class and parents will be free to start their day, all with a full stomach.
In honour of October being Manners Month, this breakfast will be a potluck event. Please bring a breakfast dish or item that can be shared with the parents and students that make up our Junior grades. Want some ideas? How about fruit, bagels, bread for toast (2 toasters will be available), spreads (honey, butter, jam, cream cheese), coffee cake – the possibilities are endless. If you can eat it for breakfast, we’d love for you to share it.
So, mark your calendars: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 FROM 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Vandermolen, Junior Class Social Co-ordinator at kristinv@bell.net
Parent Social Grades 5,6,7 & 8 - Nov. 4
Calling all parents of our Senior Grade students.
If your child is in Grade 5/6 (Ms. Pasma), 6 (Mr. Cruickshank), 7 (Mrs. Reid), 7/8 (Mr. Bibby) or 8 (Mr. Shelley), we would like to invite you to join us for a potluck dessert get together at John Knox on Friday, November 4, 2011 starting at 7:30pm. Please bring a dessert and join other parents for an evening to get acquainted.
Coffee and dessert – what more could you ask for? Well, how about the opportunity to meet and visit with other parents and members of our great JKCS community. Catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. Overall, join us for a time of fellowship and a “sweet” way to end the week.
We look forward to seeing you on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 at 7:30p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Rizkalla, Senior Class Social Co-ordinator.
Cross Country Teams
 The team is currently in the process of being selected. The team will be posted next week, hopefully early in the week. Our meets take place on October 19 and 21, respectively. More details will follow as the dates approach.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Student Council will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Kerr Street Ministries from October 3 to October 6. Bring in any non-perishable items to the tables in the lobby.
Please lets fill the tables to overflowing and share God's blessings with others!
School Spirit Day in Fall Colours Wed. Oct. 5
Next Wednesday, October 5, Student Council will have a Fantastic Fall Free Dress Fiesta Day.
Dress up in Fall colours (oranges, reds, browns), and as an extra challenge, accessorize your hair to match!
Friday Hockey
 It is time to play hockey!! A group of JKCS families gather for a fun, skill-based hockey program on Friday mornings. All ages welcome, no previous hockey experience required.
Time: Fridays 7:30-8:15am
Place: Ice Sports (Ford Dr. and Cornwall)
The winter season runs from Oct. 7 to Dec. 16 (no practice on Oct.28). Cost will be $100 per family.
Basic skating skills and full hockey equipment are required.
Space is limited!! Only a few spots left!! Act fast!!
Reply with your registration info (name, age, previous hockey experience) and any questions to PlayHockeyFridays@gmail.com
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Mr. Petrusma Getting To Know the JK Class!
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PRAYER CORNER
Elijah's Broken Foot
Please pray for Elijah's broken foot. Pray for complete and rapid healing!
Michael's Family
Please be in prayer for the Michael's family (Hanny & Claire, and son Luke gr. 2) as Claire cares for her terminally ill mother at home. Pray for strength, wisdom and God's peace for whole family.
Adrian & Juita Low's Family
Please pray for God's comfort and peace for Adrian & Juita Low in the loss of both Juita's mom in Singapore and Adrian's older sister.
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HOMEWORK
Sept. 30, 2011
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Junior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
Our first month of school has zoomed on by. Our new theme for the month of October is Awesome Autumn. We’ll have a field trip to celebrate this theme at Springridge Farm where we look forward to a Thanksgiving Harvest Tour. We’ll end the month with a special Orange Pumpkin Day, complete with various pumpkin activities.
Show and Share: Please check the calendar to see what item to send on every Wednesday. This will reinforce the weekly sound and also teach your child to speak in front of his/her classmates.
Sept.’s Read-With-Me Tracking Sheet Due Oct. 3: Each month you will receive a Read-With-Me sheet. Simply record any books that you and your child read together throughout the month. At the end of the month, please send in the sheet and your child will sticker on our reward chart. Once your child has handed in 8 tracking sheets (1 per month) he/she will receive an Amazing Reader Bar.
Springridge Farm Oct. 21: Parents are welcome to attend; it will cost $6.50 for each adult that comes. Please let me know if you would like to come through email or a note in Mr. Zippy. If you are accompanying us on our class trip, please be at the school by 9 am. We plan to leave at 9:15 and will return to school by about 12 pm. Police Checks Required: If you plan to help out in the school or classroom, including joining us for class trip, you are required to have a police check done and submitted to the school.
Oct. 6th:Picture Orders are due:
Quotes from this week in our classroom: “Mrs. Jarvis, can I just pray for a sec?”, “Mrs. Jarvis I got hurt on my snout.” Student-“Today I am going to the eye doctor”, Teacher-“Are you getting your eyes checked?” Student-“Yes, how did you know Mrs. Jarvis?!” I don’t seem to have name, instead I hear all day long, “teacher, teacher.” They love to dance!!! Most of the kids would rather dance at the carpet rather than play at their centers, it is so adorable.
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Full-time (a.k.a. 5 Day Gang) Junior & Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
Our new theme for the month of October will be bats & spiders. We will be learning many facts about these animals and doing many fun activities and crafts. It will be lots of fun.
Oct. 6th:Library books due
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Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Bosch
We are looking forward to our upcoming trip to Chudleigh's Apple Farm on Monday, October 3. Thank you in advance to the parents that volunteered to come on our trip. Please be in the classroom at 9:45 so I can explain the trip to you. Pack lunches as usual. (If your child ordered hot lunch for that day, please call the company to cancel your order for Monday.) It is a Free Dress Day. Dress for the weather! We will go, rain or shine.
Monday: VIP: Deron, Class trip to Chudleigh's Apple Farm from 10-2:30
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Grade 1a - Mrs. Reckman
It's hard to believe that September is over already! We're changing the calendar to October and looking forward to all the exciting things that this month brings!
Spelling Words from the -at family
Reading: show time and she
Word Wall Words: in is it that you
Art: Please bring in some clean and dry recyclable materials for Wednesday next week.
Poetry: Please remember to send in a copy of the poem your child will be memorizing. Poems should be sent in by Tuesday.
Reminder: If your child has not brought in a purple duo tang, please send one for Monday.
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Grade 1b - Mrs. Boom
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We are pleased to welcome Matthias Kask to our classroom. Matthias came for a visit on Thursday and will be starting with us on Monday.
Reading Words: show time and she
Spelling Words from the –at family: show time and she
Word Wall Words: in is it that you
Monday: Please remember to hand in a copy of the poem your child will be memorizing.
Monday: If your child has not already brought in a purple duo tang, please do so.
Wednesday: Please bring in clean and dry recyclable materials. On Friday we will be making some interesting creations out of the material that we bring in.
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Grade 2 - Mrs. Schuurman & Mrs. Panza
What a great week it has been getting to know our Special Person of the Week, Annika! We have seen her beautiful pictures, her favourite things and read her special verse. Next week's Special Person of the Week is Celestia! Looking forward to it!
Intramurals have begun for the Grade 2 and 3 class. Everyone who wanted to be part of a team has been participating in the intramural schedule that started last Friday. We've seen some excellent matches so far!
A few things to keep in mind for next week:
October 3: Please bring a favourite poem that is easy to read and memorize. Mrs. Schuurman will be able to review it with students to provide some suggestions. If you are having a hard time finding the "perfect poem" there will be a few to choose from here at school.
October 7: Memory Work - our school theme verse needs to be memorized for next Friday. It is John 13:34.
Spelling: Every Monday the spelling practice sheet will come home. This activity is optional. Please help your child to pick words they would like to learn. Study the words with them all week.
Thursday: Please send the sheet back to school on . They can practice them here for one day. Once the test is marked, I will staple the sheet on the spelling test.
Address: Please help your child learn their address. Please include house number, street, city, province, country and postal code. They must also learn their phone number. We will start focusing on this next week.
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Grade 3a - Ms. Gils
Grade Three has had a great week of learning and fun. Students are developing their literary skills in our literature unit on families, while, in socials, gaining an appreciation of trees and all the gifts they bring to the world. I look forward to hearing the poem recitations on Monday! Finally, a big thank you to all who made my birthday so special on Wednesday!
Here's next week:
Monday: Poem Presentations Begin!!!
Thursday: Spelling Test (Lesson 5)
Friday: Bible Test (study sheet sent home today)
Wed. Oct.12: Tree Project Due
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Grade 3b/4b - Mrs. Ekron
Grade 3/4 Happenings this week:
Spelling Test: Lesson 5
Memory verse due for Friday: Jeremiah 45:5 'Do you seek great things for yourself?'
October 13: Science Quiz on Pond Communities: A study guide will be sent home
October 6: Gr 3 math quiz on Patterning
October 6: Gr 4 math quiz on Patterning
October 7: Poetry: Poems need to be selected and submitted to me for approval.The poem will need to be memorized and recited to the class during the week of October 17 - 19. A representative will be chosen to recite their poem at our Poetry Assembly on October 25. Please check agendas to see when your child will recite their poem. Grade 3 poems need to be at least 12 lines long, and Grade 4 needs to have at least 16 lines. A Poetry Presentation Rubric will be sent home for your information. If you have any questions please email me at dekron@gmail.com Thank you :)
October 14: We are planning a field trip to Rattray Marsh between 10:30 and 1:30. If you are able to volunteer for the trip please send me an email at dekron@gmail.com Again, thank you.
Whiteboards: Some students do not have whiteboards. If you have any questions regarding them please contact me.
Grade 4 Happening this Week.
Friday: Memory verse due: Jeremiah 45:5 'Do you seek great things for yourself?'
Bible: Please ensure your child stays up to date with Bible homework. Bible homework is always due for the following Bible lesson and will be written in agendas at the end of the lesson. Thank you.
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Grade 4a - Mrs. Oussoren & Mr. Fledderus
We had another great week in grade four! This week we started learning to play our recorders. What fun! Students should be practicing their recorders every day for ten minutes. Parents/Guardians, please sign our practice logs when we have finished a session. Recorder lessons are every Monday. Please remember to bring your recorder and music book back to school on Mondays.
This Monday (Oct. 3rd) we are off to explore God’s amazing creation on our first class trip to Springridge Farms and Mountsberg Conservation Area. This is a free dress day for students. Please come dressed for a day outdoors (rain or shine). Also, please remember to bring a lunch, drinks and snacks to eat along the way, and a backpack to carry it all in. We will be leaving at 9 a.m. and returning at approximately 2:30.
We have had a great time listening and reading poetry this week! Please remember to practice your poem for the recitals that begin in two weeks. Parents, if you have not yet seen the letter about the recital, please ask for another copy.
Have a great weekend!
Monday: Trip to Springridge Farms and Mountsberg Conservation Area.
Tuesday: Spelling lesson 4 workbook due.
Wednesday: Fall colour theme dress up day.
Thursday: Spelling test lesson 4. Bible memory work: Jeremiah 45:5
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Grade 5a - Ms. Semplonius
Did you know that if the Grade Fives were in charge of electing Oakville's new MPP, it would be the candidate from the Conservative Party? We are well into our Justice Projects, having decided on our changes, written party platforms, and are in the middle of our campaign posters. Next week, we'll write our campaign speeches. A letter regarding campaigning will come home in this week's Friday Folder. Please be sure to read it! Your son or daughter should also be busy memorizing their poem. We have begun a new unit on Addition and Subtraction in math, and our first novel study: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". Yahoo! Have a great weekend!
Monday: Recorders at school, please :)
Recorder: Practice sheets have been handed out for recorder. Please ensure that practice at home begins on a regular basis!
Wednesday: Spirit Day and Assembly
Thursday: Election Day -- don't forget to vote!; Spelling Lesson 4 due; Library
Friday: Thanksgiving Assembly; Spelling Test Lesson 4
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Grade 5b/6b - Ms. Pasma
Language Arts: Scholastic orders are due on Wednesday, October 5.
Make sure you’re preparing for your poetry recitation! Poems should be memorized now, and students should be working on adding expression, gestures, voice and pacing techniques, etc, to make their recitations great!
Grammar: We will have a grammar quiz on Unit 4 material on Wednesday, October 5. Please study carefully!
Band: Theory Sheet 3 will be due on Thursday, October 6. Great job so far, grade 6!Recorder: practice sheets have been handed out for recorder. Please ensure that practice at home begins on a regular basis!
French: If you have a DVD to use at home, please spend some time reviewing the fundamentals. On the menu screen, choose the first option, “Les actions”. Then choose 1A, and review parts D and E this week.
Math: Our Numeration test happened this Friday. Our Data Management unit begins Monday, October 3.
Socials: We will have a current events quiz either once per week or once every other week depending on other material being covered in class or other scheduling factors. Please ask your child as to the timing of these quizzes each week.
Bible: Students have weekly memory work due on Fridays. They’ve been given a memory work schedule for the year so parents can assist with their memorization. Our next memory work is Genesis 12:2 due on Fri. Oct. 7. In class we are studying the patriarchs, but several students don’t have a New International Version (NIV) Bible. Thanks for ensuring that your student has the 1984 copyright version as the 2011 version is different
Drama 6: Keep working on those colour dances! We will be presenting them in 1 ½ weeks!Writing: Write Traits assignment #1 is due on Friday, October 7. It should be typed, double spaced, and carefully edited.
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Grade 6a - Mr. Cruickshank
Language Arts: Scholastic orders are due on Wednesday, October 5.
Make sure you’re preparing for your poetry recitation! Poems should be memorized now, and students should be working on adding expression, gestures, voice and pacing techniques, etc, to make their recitations great!
Grammar: We will have a grammar quiz on Unit 4 material on Wednesday, October 5. Please study carefully!
Band: Theory Sheet 3 will be due on Thursday, October 6. Great job so far, grade 6!
Math: Our Numeration test happened this Friday. Our Data Management unit begins Monday, October 3.
Socials: We will have a current events quiz either once per week or once every other week depending on other material being covered in class or other scheduling factors. Please ask your child as to the timing of these quizzes each week.
Bible: Students have weekly memory work due on Fridays. They’ve been given a memory work schedule for the year so parents can assist with their memorization. Our next memory work is Genesis 12:2 due on Fri. Oct. 7. In class we are studying the patriarchs, but several students don’t have a New International Version (NIV) Bible. Thanks for ensuring that your student has the 1984 copyright version as the 2011 version is different.
Drama 6: Keep working on those colour dances! We will be presenting them in 1 ½ weeks!
French: Oct. 3 French Spelling Test Students will be receiving weekly spelling tests as well as short written grammar exercises. Students should be preparing for their spelling tests during the week so that they are well prepared to write the precise spellings of their words, including correct accents. Students should also complete grammar homework assignments in time for the next French class.
Writing: Write Traits assignment #1 is due on Friday, October 7. It should be typed, double spaced, and carefully edited.
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Grade 7a - Mrs. Reid
PHEW!!! That was a busy week! Great job studying for the tests, grade 7! Here are some reminders for the upcoming week:
Current Events: Caroline is responsible for current events and devotions on Tuesday and Na-Yeon is responsible for current events and devotions on Thursday.
Spelling: Students will be tested on lesson 2 on Tuesday, October 4.
Literature: On Thursday, October 6, students will have their 2nd reading quiz on “I am David”. Be sure to study characters, places, and events!
Geography: On Friday, October 7, students will have a map quiz on selected countries within Africa. Be sure to study!
Band: Students have received their practice sheets. These will be due on Monday, October 3, 2011, and a minimum of 150 minutes for September is expected. Don’t wait until the last week to practice! Parents, please note that you need to sign the practice sheet before it is handed in.
Bible: We are studying the book of Acts, but several students don’t have a New International Version (NIV) Bible. Thanks for ensuring that your student has the 1984 copyright version as the 2011 version is different.
Science: We are progressing in our study of the Earth’s atmosphere. This week the class is completing a poster of the layers of the atmosphere.
French: Oct. 3 French Spelling Test Students will be receiving weekly spelling tests as well as short written grammar exercises. Students should be preparing for their spelling tests during the week so that they are well prepared to write the precise spellings of their words, including correct accents. Students should also complete grammar homework assignments in time for the next French class.
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Grade 7b/8b - Mr. Bibby
We’ve had an exciting two weeks with our trip to Fair Glen last week and the Boys and Girls soccer tournaments this week! We are thankful for the memories we’ve made and the safety we received!
Math: We are having a test Friday on unit 1 - Number Relationships.
Literature: Our unit on poetry focuses on the work of Canadian poet Pauline Johnson.
Poetry Project: A poetry project has been given out; please ensure your child looks carefully at the project sheet and what is required. Part of the project is the memorization and recital of one poem of a mature level, minimum 16 lines in length. The project, and the recital, is due on Tues. Oct. 18.
Book Report: We have been assigned a book report which is due on Wednesday. Please check the assignment sheet to view the requirements.
Bible: We are studying the book of Acts, but several students don’t have a New International Version (NIV) Bible. Thanks for ensuring that your student has the 1984 copyright version as the 2011 version is different.
Science: We are progressing in our study of the Earth’s atmosphere. This week the class is completing a poster of the layers of the atmosphere.
Band: Students have received their practice sheets. These will be due on Monday, October 3, 2011, and a minimum of 150 minutes for September is expected. Don’t wait until the last week to practice! Parents, please note that you need to sign the practice sheet before it is handed in.
Geography: On Friday, October 7, students will have a map quiz on selected countries within Africa. Be sure to study!
French: Oct. 3 French Spelling Test Students will be receiving weekly spelling tests as well as short written grammar exercises. Students should be preparing for their spelling tests during the week so that they are well prepared to write the precise spellings of their words, including correct accents. Students should also complete grammar homework assignments in time for the next French class.
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Grade 8a - Mr. Shelley
What a week of exciting activities – the soccer tournaments, a Wednesday that pretended it was a Monday, scooter polo in gym class, and hot dog day helping, to name a few! Here are some dates and items to remember:
Math: We are having a test Friday on unit 1 - Number Relationships.
Literature: Our unit on poetry focuses on the work of Canadian poet Pauline Johnson.
Poetry Project: A poetry project has been given out; please ensure your child looks carefully at the project sheet and what is required. Part of the project is the memorization and recital of one poem of a mature level, minimum 16 lines in length. The project, and the recital, is due on Tues. Oct. 18.
Book Report: We have been assigned a book report which is due on Wednesday. Please check the assignment sheet to view the requirements.
Bible: We are studying the book of Acts, but several students don’t have a New International Version (NIV) Bible. Thanks for ensuring that your student has the 1984 copyright version as the 2011 version is different.
Science: We are progressing in our study of the Earth’s atmosphere. This week the class is completing a poster of the layers of the atmosphere.
Band: Students have received their practice sheets. These will be due on Monday, October 3, 2011, and a minimum of 150 minutes for September is expected. Don’t wait until the last week to practice! Parents, please note that you need to sign the practice sheet before it is handed in.
Geography: On Friday, October 7, students will have a map quiz on selected countries within Africa. Be sure to study!
French: Oct. 3 French Spelling Test Students will be receiving weekly spelling tests as well as short written grammar exercises. Students should be preparing for their spelling tests during the week so that they are well prepared to write the precise spellings of their words, including correct accents. Students should also complete grammar homework assignments in time for the next French class.
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