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JKCS PARENT UPDATE
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Dear Visitor
PONDERINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
January 20, 2012
I have to tell you a story. It is one of those stories that reminds me that God is in control, and we are not.
This year we have established a clear fundraising strategy that includes three major fundraisers. The first one is called the Annual Fund Drive and includes our dinner, a mailing, and a collection at Christmas. The second one includes a student Bowl-a-thon in which the students ask for sponsorships. The third one is our resurrected Golf Tournament and Auction which surpassed our wildest dreams last year.
The Annual Fund Drive happens during the months of November and December and our fundraising strategy showed that we needed to raise $30,000. On the last regular school day of December, the drive amount stood at $20,000.
We here at the school involved in fundraising remind ourselves often that we must remain faithful to the Lord and bathe each effort in prayer. Even though our goal of $30,000 was short, we remained committed to the idea that the Lord was in charge.
We didn't ask the Lord to meet our goal. We didn't ask Him to send one donor to give $10,000 to our school. We only wanted to try our best, remain faithful to the mission and vision of the school, and ask the Lord to bless us.
By the end of December 22nd, one donor came forward and gave us a cheque in the amount of $10,000. I was left speechless and emotional. A couple was used by the Lord to accomplish our man-made goal of $30,000 on the last day of the school year.
Besides giving thanks to the couple, I find myself continuing to give thanks to the Lord. It is more than the goal that was reached. It is more than receiving a cheque with a huge amount on the last day. It is about giving thanks to the Lord for His faithfulness. It is about receiving the lesson (once again) that the Lord is in control and no matter how much we worry, God will work it out in His plan and His timing!
That lesson came to me recently. Has it ever come to you?
In Christ,
Mr. G. Petrusma
Principal
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NEWS
JKCS Students on Mission in Trinidad
 This March break, four of our grade 8 students will be headed down to Trinidad to serve disadvantaged kids in a rural orphange. Tim H., Shaun V., Kathleen H., and Adian K. are part of the joint Youth Group at Chartwell Clarkson and King's Community Church. Their churches have been supporting The Bridge of Hope Orphanage for many years.
Our students really covet your prayers for the time they are away, sharing God's love with the children at the orphanage. Please pray for: 1) safety 2) experiences that draw them closer to God 3) a meaningful connection with the children 4) group cohesiveness 5) a lasting impact on the orphanage 6) financial support.
If you would be willing to pray for our amazing students, please let us know (jbergner@jkcs-oakville.org) and we will pass on your emails as an encouragement to them.
Tues. Jan. 24 is like a FRIDAY
 Stay with me on this one, but to make sure we cover all the academic subjects for an equal amount of time in the school year, there will be a few "pretend" or "adjustment" days in our school calendar this year.
So... this Tues. Jan. 24 will be "like" a Friday but ONLY in terms of the class schedule for the day. Subs will still be served for lunch on Tuesday as usual, however the CLASSES that normally happen on Friday will happen on Tuesday. At the end of the week, the classes that normally happen on Friday will happen AGAIN on Friday. It's like having 2 Fridays in a week schedule-wise.
Also... if your child normally has gym or music on a Friday - don't forget to send those gym clothes or instruments (including recorders).
This day switch will NOT affect activities outside the curriculum like: Dance & Tambourine Club or Piano Lessons.
If you are confused, please contact the office for clarification: office@jkcs-oakville.org or (905) 829-8048 x0
This change means that our PART-TIME kindergarten students WILL COME TO SCHOOL ON TUES. JAN. 24 (These are the students that normally only come to school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
Sharing Your Opinion Helps Us Fill our Wonderful School!
 Do you have some Christian friends with children who would benefit from attending our wonderful school?
Would you believe that simply by sharing your good opinion of our school, your experience is the NUMBER ONE reason people decide to investigate more deeply or simply just join our school?
It's enrollment season! The time of year where people begin to consider how much better a Christian education could be for their children. Could you help us by encourage any Christian friends to attend one of our Open Houses? We have one every month, and this month's is Monday, January 30th from 7:30-8:30pm.
They can bring their children with them and they will enjoy a short presentation followed by a tour of the school.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Jennifer Bergner at: jbergner@jkcs-oakville.org
Treat Your Sweetie to a Treatie on Valentine's Day
 GOURMET Candy Apple Order forms are being sent home with your child this week.
This is a wonderful Valentine treat to give to family, friends and loved ones.
Order forms are due Friday February 3rd.
Your order will be sent home with your child on February 14th, Valentine Day! You can download an order form by CLICKING HERE or from the website www.jkcs-oakville.org under "News" and "Downloads".
Only $8 each!
- Rollin with Rolo
- Kit Kat Delight
- Be My Smartie Sweetie
- Winter Cinnamon
- Awesome Oreo
Volunteers Still Needed
For our big gourmet candy apple making day we need 11 volunteers to help us all day (9am – 3:30 p.m.) on Thursday February 9th here at the school in the kitchen. If you are interested please contact our G.I.F.T.S coordinator, Tina at: volunteer@jkcs-oakville.org
Looking for Bowl-a-thon Prize Donations
 We are planning another fantastic Bowl-a-thon on March 2nd ! We would love to be able to offer our students prizes for this fundraising event. Our students will be collecting pledges during the month of February. They do a great job each year supporting JKCS through this fundraising effort and we are looking forward to another successful event.
If you have any Christmas presents you were planning to return, or new items not being used at home please consider dropping them off at school. We currently have; two new junior soccer balls and one new pair of girls roller blades size 5-8 donated. We hope to have many more items to offer our students on our prize table.
Thank you for helping motivate our students and making this a fun and memorable event!
For more information contact Paula Stubbert: pstubbert@jkcs-oakville
Wii Units & Bowling Games Needed
 We are looking to borrow 4 Wii units and 4 Wii sports games to use during the lunch hours for the month of February. We are hoping to get our students ready for their big Bowl-a-thon moment on Friday March 2nd with some bowling practice!! What fun!!
If you are able to lend your game for even a portion of this time, it would be greatly appreciated.
Contact Paula Stubbert, Fundraising Co-ordinator at: pstubbert@jkcs-oakville.org
Welcome Jon Binner - Thanks Natalie Lorimer
  Please join me in welcoming Jon Binner to our staff. Jon will be joining Nancy Kilavuka in the Before and After School Care program. He will also take over the study hall responsibility from Nancy, and will also help out as a supply teacher. Since Nancy has taken over the grade 5 EA job and the student numbers in Before and After School Care have increased, we needed to add another person to the mix.
Jon is a recent graduate of the Queen's education program and is certified in ELL. He is also currently taking a reading course. Jon comes to us with a great deal of experience in music and sports. We are looking forward to his involvement in our school and trust that you will join us in giving him a great JKCS welcome!
A HUGE JKCS thank you to Natalie Lorimer who has been our part-time EA in grade 5 since the fall. Natalie has decided to step down from her position here to focus on her family's busy schedule.
Re-Enrollment Forms DUE - Jan. 31
![forms[1]](http://www.jkcs-oakville.org/media/com_acymailing/resized/forms%5B1%5Dthumb150x150.jpg) It sounds crazy that we have to start thinking about September in January - but we do!
In order to fill our classes, make a budget and hire teachers we need to know who will be attending school.
In February, we start offering spots for September to new families! Any family for whom we can't answer the question, "Is there room for my child?" may walk away from our school, impacting our budget and your tuition fees!
So... pretty pretty please, send in your re-enrollment forms and post-dated cheque for $750 ASAP! The deadline is Jan. 31, but we hope to have them in sooner! Hard copies were also sent home in backpacks.
Click HERE for the Re-enrollment forms. They are also available on the website under "News" and "Downloads" along with all the other school forms you might need.
Newspapers Needed in the Art Room
 Our art students have been working hard this year and our newspaper supply is running low. If you have any newspapers that you no longer need, please send them to school. They will be well used and appreciated in the art room! Thank you! Ms. Joubert
Jan. 23 PD Day - Child Care is Available
 Do you need child care for the upcoming PD day Jan. 23? Ms. Nancy Kilavuka and Mr. Jon Binner have put together a fun day of activities, crafts and snacks.
Please reserve a spot on our website! Click here to go to the BASC page.
EVENTS
Basketball Practice Schedule - Jan. 24-27
 Here's the upcoming week's basketball schedule:
- Sr. Girls - Wed. Jan. 25 & Fri. Jan. 27 at 7:15am
- Jr. Girls - Tues. Jan. 24 at 3:40pm - 5:00pm
- Sr. Boys - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 3:40pm - 5:00pm
- Jr. Boys - Wed Jan. 18 at 3:30-5:00pm & Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7:30am
Gr. 6 Band Performance - Jan. 26
 If you son or daughter has been taking band for this first half of the school year - here's your chance to hear how they sound playing with the rest of the orchestra!
Join us on Thurs. Jan. 26 from 11:10 - 11:50 to hear a special parent-only performance!
Pastor's Lunch - Feb. 15th
 It's almost time for our second annual Pastor's Lunch! Last year we were able to invite the first third of our more than 70 Pastors, as represented by our students to a delicious lunch.
This year, we've invited the second third of our Pastor's (we just can't fit them all in the building at once) via our students. So... if your child came home with an invitation -- they have been specially selected to invite your Pastor/Church leader to have lunch with them at school.
Here's how the lunch works:
- Pastors arrive at school at 11:30 and are greeted by the student that invited them.
- Pastors and their students go on a treasure hunt around the school.
- Pastors and their students have lunch together in our lobby (you don't have to pack a lunch that day!)
- Pastors and their students enjoy some presentations by our students and staff
- Pastors and their students get to know each other better and our students have had a chance to be an ambassador for our wonderful school.
If your child received the invitation and for some reason, cannot invite the Pastor to join them for lunch on Feb. 15, please let Mrs. Jennifer Bergner know immediately at: jbergner@jkcs-oakville.org so that we can ask another child from the same congregation to take over.
P.S. Your child should write the name of your Pastor/church leader on the inside of the invitation as well as their own name and PERSONALLY deliver the invitation.
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
True Servanthood At Oak Park Moms & Tots!
Sorting Books
Washing Toys
Speroway Food Bank
Assembly Line of Helpers
A Welcome Break!
Sew On Fire Helpers
Packaging for Pastors
Singing at Sunrise Retirement Homes
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri Jan 20th @ 7:15am-8:30am
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Fri Jan 20th @ 7:00pm
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Mon Jan 23rd
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Tue Jan 24th
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Tue Jan 24th
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Wed Jan 25th
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Wed Jan 25th
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Thu Jan 26th @ 11:10am-11:50am
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Fri Jan 27th
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Mon Jan 30th @ 7:30pm-8:30pm
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Tue Jan 31st
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Wed Feb 1st
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Wed Feb 1st
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Thu Feb 2nd
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Fri Feb 3rd
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Fri Feb 3rd
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Mon Feb 6th @ 3:55pm-5:30pm
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Tue Feb 7th @ 7:30pm
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Thu Feb 9th @ 9:00am-9:45am
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Fri Feb 10th @ 10:00am-11:00am
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PRAYER CORNER
Johnstone-Cruz Family
Please be in prayer for little Jacob, son of Steven and Ruby. Jacob has been hospitalized at Sick Kids once again. Pray also for the Johnstone-Cruz family, that they will be strengthened and encouraged.
The last time Jacob was hospitalized, both Steven and Ruby really coveted our prayers and said that they felt the body of Christ in prayer for them every day!
The Panza's Nephew
Please pray for Betty Panza's nephew, Jon, who has been diagnosed with a very rare disease in his hip. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and most of all for increased blood flow to the area and a miraculous healing!
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HOMEWORK
January 20, 2012
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Junior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
Quotes: "I can't see in the snow Mrs. Jarvis because I am not an Arctic fox." "My m object is a motorcycle. Did you know that you must wear a helmet to keep your head safe on a motorcycle?" "Mrs. Jarvis, will God send us more snow?"
Star of the Week: Shiheem (send in poster and show & tell)
Happy Birthday Makena: Sun. Jan. 22
Monday: P.D. Day-No School
Tuesday: FRIDAY SCHEDULE- NOT A FIVE DAY GANG DAY - ALL STUDENTS ARE TO ATTEND Return Learn-to-Read book
Wednesday: White Day-come dressed in the colour white. Bring in an object that starts with letter d.
Friday: Healthy Snack Day- Each student is to send in a healthy snack to share with the class. There needs to be enough for 17 children. Some ideas are: veggies, fruits, cheese, crackers, yogurt tubes, lunch meats. Please make sure that whatever you send in, is washed and per-cut and ready to be served, thanks. Your children will not need as much food in their lunches this day.
Winter Clothing: Although our winter has not been very typical, we have had some cold days. Some of the students are not coming with the proper clothing to play outside. Please make sure that your child has a hat, mittens, boots and snow pants so that they are warm outside for recess time.
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Full-time (a.k.a. 5 Day Gang) Junior & Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
We had a fantastic penguin day this week. The kids loved having a free dress of black & white and doing the many penguin activities in the class. We watched a penguin movie and had a penguin treat!
Helper of the Week: Shiheem
Tuesday: Not a 5 Day Gang day- it is a Friday Schedule Day
Thursday: Return library books
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Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Bosch
We have an exciting week ahead of us. On Wednesday it is Dino Day! Please dress your child in one colour and we will make dino crowns and dino mud (with dino fossils) to celebrate. On Friday we will go to the ROM to see actual dinosaur fossils! The bus will leave shortly after 9 am, so please be on time. This is not a free dress day. Thanks in advance to the many parents who will be joining on our trip. If you would like to come, please send me an email. Does anyone own the movie The Prince of Egypt? The SK class would love to borrow it! Please contact Mrs. Bosch at: lbosch@jkcs-oakville.org
Monday: PD day - no school
Tuesday: Friday schedule - full and part time students attend today, bring in a shoebox, if you haven't done so yet
Wednesday: Dino Day - dress in one colour
Friday: ROM trip!
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Grade 1a - Mrs. Reckman
We've been observing many different kinds of weather this month, as we've been reading weather stories in our reader and learning what "The Sky Declares" in Creation Studies! Our memory work tells us what the sky declares -- we have an awesome God! Please take note of the "special days" this week and next week as we celebrate what we are learning in different ways!
Memory Work (test on Tues. Jan 24th): The heavens declare the glory of God, The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1
*Please note: There will be no new memory work for the following week as the students will be concentrating on memorizing and practicing their speeches at home.
Spelling Words: ask go more see two bed red fed led sled
Speeches: Information and schedules for grade one speeches has been sent home. Please email me if you have any questions!
Weather Report: As we observe the weather each day, your child has the oppotunity to be a "weather reporter" for the class! He/She has received a yellow sheet to fill in and bring on his/her allotted day. Please check the weather report and fill in the sheet with your child so that he/she is prepared to share the weather report with us that day!
Important Dates:
Thursday, Jan. 26: Pajama Day (wear your pajamas, slippers, bring a blanket and a flashlight. Bring breakfast for first nutritional snack break.
Monday, Jan 30: Storm Hat Day (we will all create a hat depicting some kind of stormy weather and wear it to school
Tuesday, Jan 31: Rainbow Day (dress in as many colours of the rainbow as you can. Bring along a rainbow coloured lunch.)
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Grade 1b - Mrs. Boom
This week we were amazed to find out how big the sun really is and that it is our closest star! The sun even controls when it rains. Thank God for creating the sun!
Thank you to all the parents who handed in their child's draft for their speeches. If you haven't done so please help your child get it ready for Monday.
We are excited because we get to be weather reporters! You will find the report sheet in your child's homework package. The date they are to present is written on their form. Please help them practice so they will be great reporters on their day!
We are still in need of many big glue sticks. The tiny ones only seem to last one week. Thank you to the four children who brought in glue sticks so far.
Memory Work: Day after day they pour forth speech, Night after night they display knowledge. Psalm 19:2
Spelling Words: ask go more see two day say pay hay may hail sail mail pail tail
Monday, Jan 23: P.D. day
Thursday, Jan. 26: Pajama day (wear your pajamas, slippers, bring a blanket and a flashlight. Bring breakfast for first nutritional snack break.
Monday, Jan 30: storm hat day ( we will all create a hat depicting some kind of stormy weather and wear it to school
Tuesday, Jan 31: Rainbow Day (dress in as many colours of the rainbow as you can. Bring along a rainbow coloured lunch.)
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Grade 2a - Mrs. Schuurman & Mrs. Panza
What a wonderful blessing to serve with the Grade 2 class this week at Sew on Fire. They worked hard and truly displayed "servant hearts". Some wanted to stay longer
Science: be sure to ask your child about all the experiments we are doing and ask them what they are learning from them.
Spelling: continue to help your child pick great challenge words. They are doing amazing and I am proud of the words that they are choosing to challenge themselves.
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Grade 3a - Ms. Gils
We have had a great week in grade three. Students delved into the world of vegetation zones in Nigeria, and are exploring the world of Fables in Reading. We enjoyed serving at "Sew on Fire" on Wednesday and learned a lot about all the places and people they serve. Students are encouraged to continue reading for 20 minutes each evening, as well as finish their rough copy of their speech. Finally, thank you for all the lovely Christmas cards and gifts! They were all very thoughtful.
Here's next week:
Tuesday: Rough Copy of Speech Due
Thursday: Spelling Test - Lesson 17
Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Speeches begin!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Grade 3b/4b - Mrs. Ekron
Our class went to The Oak Park Moms & Tots Centre on Monday as part of the JKCS Service Week. We had so much fun cleaning, cutting, sweeping, sorting, washing, drying and hearing more about the Center. We were blessed by being able to serve and help others. Thank you to Mrs. Knoll and everyone at the Centre.
Tuesday: Spelling Lesson 19. Draft #1 of Speech is due.
Wednesday: Grammar Test Unit 3
Friday: Spelling Test. Memory verse Test (Do not be jealous or speak evil of others. 1 Peter 2:1)
Math: Subtraction with regrouping. Please practice times tables. Gr. 3 1-5, Gr. 4 2-6)
Novel Study: We are working on a puppet for Art. This puppet is one of the characters in the novel study we are reading. The novel has us all giggling as we read.
Recorder: Practice songs #32-38. Students are reminded to practice each week and fill in their practice bugs.
We welcomed Shadi and his family back from their holiday...we missed you!
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Grade 4a - Mrs. Heeringa & Mr. Fledderus
What an exciting week in grade 4, and in the school for that matter! It was a joy to watch the students use their hands in service at "Sew on Fire" on Wednesday. I know it was an experience that they will remember for a lifetime. By now your students, are well on their way to writing their speeches. Please be sure they have something to submit as a rough copy (even if it is more of a good copy) for Tuesday. We are looking for a good introduction, and that the time has been written on the top of the rough copy is the appropriate length. We have been busy doing some in class experiments with sound the past two weeks, and we will be wrapping this unit up next week with a test. Enjoy the long weekend!
Mon.: no school PD Day
Tues.: Rough Copy of Speeches due—it should include the time, and have a great introduction(as talked about in class)!
Wed.: Socials Test on Sound—study sheet sent home Tues. in their agendas.
Thurs.: Spelling Test Lesson ...
Fri.: French gesture Quiz (see French duo tang)—practice using your DVD if you purchased one
Thursday: Memory verse test (Do not be jealous or speak evil of others. 1 Peter 2:1)
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Grade 5a - Ms. Semplonius
Next week we will begin a Literature Circles unit. The students will be divided up into groups and each group will be reading a different book. We will wrap up our Mapping Unit with a test next Friday. A study guide went home in Friday Folders and can also be found in the social studies section of your child's binder. First and Final drafts of speeches are also due next week. Please ensure that your child is on top of this at home. The grade fives have done a lot of great work on this at school this week! It might be helpful to read through speeches with your child at home. Have a great long weekend!
Monday: PD Day
Tuesday: Speech First Draft due
Wednesday: Book orders due
Thursday: Mapping Challenge
Friday: Spelling Test Lesson 17; Speech Final Draft due (typed); Mapping Test
Recorder: New practice logs have been distributed. The sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
P.S. WE ARE IN A STATE OF KLEENEX EMERGENCY!!! If you could please send in a couple of kleenex boxes to school with your child to replenish our class supply, I know 29 people who would appreciate it very much!
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Grade 5b/6b - Ms. Pasma
Brr! We've had a few cold days this week. I'm sure this is the start of cold season, too, but our classroom is TOTALLY OUT of Kleenex! If you haven't sent in your three boxes, please send some our way!
Language Arts: Speeches, speeches, speeches! We've been working hard both in class and at home, and our speeches are really starting to take shape. On Tuesday, January 24, please come to school with the TYPED rough copy of your speech.
Band: Any theory corrections that need to be made are due Friday, January 27. We will then be switching into drama. January practice sheets have been handed out. Practice well as we prepare for our end of the term concert! Sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
Band & Drama: Parents, you are invited to our performance so that we can show you the results of all of our hard work over the last four months. Please mark it in your calendars – January 26, from 11:10 until 11:50.
Recorder: New practice logs have been distributed. The sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
Drama: Students will continue to present their monologues on Tuesday and Thursday of this week! Be sure to bring your props and costumes!
Bible: Our next memory work will be Philippians 4:8, due on Thurs. Jan. 26. Please double check that your child has an NIV(1984) Bible, and brings it to school when we have class. Thanks!
Science and Health: Students should be reviewing regularly new concepts and terms about the heart, circulatory system and respiratory system. There is much to be memorized.
Math: The division unit test will be held on Wednesday, January 25.
Socials: Part II of the 50 states test is on Friday, January 27.
P.E.: Our volleyball unit continues.
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Grade 6a - Mr. Cruickshank
It's been a great week in the classroom. Students are getting a lot of work done and enjoying the snow - finally.
French: We will have a French quiz on Thursday January 26. Please study your words nightly!
Language Arts: Speeches, speeches, speeches! We've been working hard both in class and at home, and our speeches are really starting to take shape. On Tuesday, January 24, please come to school with the TYPED rough copy of your speech.
Band: Any theory corrections that need to be made are due Friday, January 27. We will then be switching into drama. January practice sheets have been handed out. Practice well as we prepare for our end of the term concert! Sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
Band & Drama: Parents, you are invited to our performance so that we can show you the results of all of our hard work over the last four months. Please mark it in your calendars – January 26, from 11:10 until 11:50.
Drama: Students will continue to present their monologues on Tuesday and Thursday of this week! Be sure to bring your props and costumes!
Bible: Our next memory work will be Philippians 4:8, due on Tues. Jan. 24. Please double check that your child has an NIV(1984) Bible, and brings it to school when we have class. Thanks!
Science and Health: Students should be reviewing regularly new concepts and terms about the heart, circulatory system and respiratory system. There is much to be memorized.
Math: The division unit test will be held on Wednesday, January 25.
Socials: Part II of the 50 states test is on Friday, January 27.
P.E.: Our volleyball unit continues.
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Grade 7a - Mrs. Reid
Our class had a wonderful time serving at Speroway Food Bank this past week! We were able to pack 120 food boxes and 120 hygiene boxes for those who really need it! Grade 7 was even complimented by the staff at Speroway for their kindness and hard work! Great job, grade 7!
This upcoming week is a busy one! Be sure to stay on top of things!
Current Events: No current events on Tuesday. Josh Hiebert is responsible for current events and devotions on Thursday.
Speeches: Speech good copies are due on Wednesday, January 25. The cue cards are also due on this date! It is important that students be punctual with the submission of their good copy because the memorization of their speech comes next! Students will have 2 weeks to memorize their speech before their presentation date on either February 8 or 9.
Map Exam: On Friday, January 27, students will have a map exam on 7 maps: Canadian provinces/capital cities, North American bodies of water, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A study package was sent home 1 ½ weeks ago. Be sure to study!
Decisions: In literature class, students have been working on an independent, short story unit called, 'Decisions'. For this project, students were asked to read 5 short stories and then complete a corresponding project for each. All 5 projects are due on Friday, January 27.
French: We will have a French quiz on the verbs prendre and comprendre and a quiz on adjectives on Thursday January 26.
Art: We are starting an exciting research project in art class! Students will study an artist of their choice and will produce an artwork based on their artist. Due dates are set for various steps of this project to help keep students on track (for more details, see the project handout). Students have chosen their artist and should be looking for books/other research material and writing up their bibliography to bring to art class on Tuesday. We will be working on the projects in class, so it is important that students come prepared.
Band: Theory sheet 5T will be due on Tuesday, January 24. January practice sheets have been handed out. Practice well as we prepare for our end of the term concert! Sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
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Grade 7b/8b - Mr. Bibby
This week, your student's did themselves proud by working hard to assemble 160 hygiene care boxes and 120 food boxes for those in need at Speroway! They learned some valuable lessons... i) how to clean-up after themselves and ii) in teamwork we each have to commit to our part in order to be successful! It's too bad you missed seeing them in action, but you could have them try out the clean-up part on their rooms this weekend! Please remember, next week we have a PD Day on Monday and on Tuesday we're actually going by a Friday schedule! Have a great weekend! Mr.B
French: We will have a French quiz on the verbs prendre and comprendre and a quiz on adjectives on Tuesday January 24.
Art: We are starting an exciting research project in art class! Students will study an artist of their choice and will produce an artwork based on their artist. Due dates are set for various steps of this project to help keep students on track (for more details, see the project handout). The first of these is due on Thursday January 26 . Students must come to class with two artists who interest them for their project. The second name is a backup in case too many students have selected the same artist.
Band: Theory sheet 5T will be due on Tuesday, January 24. January practice sheets have been handed out. Practice well as we prepare for our end of the term concert! Sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
Map Exam: On Friday, January 27, students will have a map exam on 7 maps: Canadian provinces/capital cities, North American bodies of water, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A study package was sent home 1 ½ weeks ago. Be sure to study!
Speeches: A timeline has been given to each student, which outlines the tasks to be accomplished over the next few weeks. Parents, please sign the sheet when tasks are completed so progress can be tracked. Students should have completed a bibliography of their resource material. The outline of their speech is due Tuesday.
Math: We had a test this week on unit 4 – Patterns , and will start our new unit this week.
Literature: We are continuing to read The Bronze Bow. Each week we will read several chapters and complete a piece of writing on what we thought about the selection.
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Grade 8a - Mr. Shelley
This week, we were blessed to have an opportunity to serve others at the Speroway organization in Guelph. We helped to prepare boxes of supplies of food, medicine, and other essentials that go to needy children all over the world.
Speeches: A timeline has been given to each student, which outlines the tasks to be accomplished over the next few weeks. Parents, please sign the sheet when tasks are completed so progress can be tracked. Students should have completed a bibliography of their resource material. The outline of their speech is due Tuesday.
Math: We had a test this week on unit 4 – Patterns , and will start our new unit on Circle Measurement. Literature: We are continuing to read The Bronze Bow. Each week we will read several chapters and complete a piece of writing on what we thought about the selection.
French: We will have a French quiz on the verbs prendre and comprendre and a quiz on adjectives on Thursday January 26.
Band: Theory sheet 5T will be due on Tuesday, January 24. January practice sheets have been handed out. Practice well as we prepare for our end of the term concert! Sheets will be due on Monday, January 30.
Map Exam: On Friday, January 27, students will have a map exam on 7 maps: Canadian provinces/capital cities, North American bodies of water, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. A study package was sent home 1 ½ weeks ago. Be sure to study!
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