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JKCS PARENT UPDATE
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Dear Visitor
PONDERINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
February 3, 2012
Happy February to you! We are supposed to be in the middle of snow, talking about the possibility of a snow day, and longing for the summer to come quickly because of the cold winter months.
While those items are not the way they usually are, there is another item that remains the same no matter what the weather looks like.
Have you noticed all the cards about love and Valentine's Day in the stores? Some people are fond of Valentines's Day and buy gifts for each other which can include chocolate, jewellery, and flowers. Other people rebel at the thought of a "Hallmark Holiday" that promotes spending more money on cards and other items.
I am pleased to report that we will focus on the topic of love at John Knox this month. Our theme verse for this month is taken from 1 John 4:21 which states, "And He has given us this command: whoever loves God must love his brother" (and sister).
Our teachers will talk about that theme during their class time. We will talk about it during our Monday morning chapel times. We will also play a game that allows our classes to bless one another through a surprise act of love.
The difference between Valentine's Day and our monthly theme of love is that the Lord calls us to love each day again and not just on one day. He is in the business of restoring relationships and extended His grace and love to us on a regular basis.
Don't get me wrong, to use a day to appreciate those I love is a good thing. The people in charge of our chocolate candy apple fundraiser can attest to the fact that I have taken good care of my wife! I just need to ensure that it is done every day in ways that not only include things but also words and actions.
As you live this month with your children, ask them about our theme. Unpack aspects of God's love for us and our love for each other and what that looks like. We look forward to working with you as we show our children what it means to love.
How will you show your love to others this month?
In Christ,
Mr. G. Petrusma
Principal
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NEWS
BOWL-A-THON - March 2nd
 Last Wednesday at our Spirit day assembly, we shared the details of this fun event with our students. They are excited to get the ball rolling! Our students will help raise funds for their school by collecting pledges and earning great incentives.
Friday February 3rd each student received a fundraising package to take home. Each package includes four weeks of pledge forms and lots of information regarding our incentives and activities for the next four weeks.
Please be sure to check your child's back pack to find out how your child can earn a free dress day, Wii bowling play time and class incentives.
Pledge forms due every Friday starting Friday February, 10th.
Expand your territory and have friends or family donate on-line. All you need to do is include the details on your pledge form!
Thanking you in advance for helping us make this a fun and successful fundraiser for our students and JKCS community.
Re-Enrollment Forms PAST DUE for 34 Families
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The deadline for returning your RE-ENROLLMENT FORMS for the next school year has passed.
We received an impressive number of promptly returned forms, however... we are still short 34 forms. This number is too high for us to begin work on budgeting and projecting, so PRETTY PLEASE, WITH SUGAR ON TOP, SEND IN THOSE FORMS WITH A POSTDATED CHEQUE FOR $750 IN ASAP!
If we don't receive forms, we may have to put you on the naughty list! I don't want to sound dramatic, but you really don't want to be on the naughty list!! (We call, pop by your house, stay for dinner, sleep over, eat all the ice cream from your fridge until we get those forms!)
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.
If you have a confidential matter that is preventing you from returning your form, please contact Tamara Dempster at: 905 829-8048 x225 or tdempster@jkcs-oakville.org to discuss in strict confidence.
Marketing Survey - Coming Soon to your INBOX
 This year we have a new PR (Public Relations) & Marketing Committee comprised of talented and dedicated parents. This committee is doing an absolutely wonderful job helping me (Jennifer Bergner) to more effectively get the word out to our various communities about JKCS!
As part of this new mandate, our PR committee would like to ask current parents and graduate parents a few quick CONFIDENTIAL questions about their experiences at JKCS.
So please watch your email inbox for a brief 17 question survey that you can fill out on your computer in a few minutes. The link will come through "Survey Monkey".
We would really appreciate your input on this survey! Thanks in advance for your honest answers.
Feedback on new GIFTS program
 This year, we are incredibly indebted to Mrs. Tina Rizzuto-Willan and Mrs. Cindy Durham and their committee for all their long hours and hard work in crafting a new GIFTS volunteer program.
At this point in the year, the committee is reviewing the program and would love your input. Constructive criticism AND notes of positive re-inforcement would be greatly appreciated. (You have NO idea how many hours went into pulling this together! The more input we have, the better the program will get.)
Please email Tina with any input at: volunteer@jkcs-oakville.org
Need More Kids for the Robotics/Engineering/Animation Workshops in February at JKCS
WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 8 STUDENTS TO RUN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS. SO FAR, WE ONLY HAVE 4 STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR ANIMATION AND 1 FOR ROBOTICS. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SIGN UP, PLEASE SIGN UP SOON!
VERY exciting news! JKCS is pleased to offer three new children's technology workshops, hosted by Murray Buckler. In the fall, Mr. Buckler introduced the robotics workshop where appoximately 18 of our students participated enthusiastically!!
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Need Uniforms? Call Sarah!
 Are your kids hitting an after Christmas growth spurt? If you are in need of any used school uniforms, please contact Sarah VanEs at: sarah_vanes@yahoo.ca to arrange a shopping trip to the upstairs mezzanine "uniform store".
We are also in need of used white shirts in our "uniform store". If you would like to donate shirts or any other uniform pieces, to the school, please leave a bag in the school office.
If you mark your family name on the bag, we will know that you would like to receive a portion of the proceeds from those items back (40%) when they sell.
This might also be a good time to remind everyone that if you have questions about which uniform pieces are appropriate, you can always check our website page to see the photos and uniform requirements. CLICK HERE to go to the uniform page.
Any students who are not dressed in appropriate uniforms may be asked to change into something from the used uniform store or may be issued a uniform ticket which must be signed by a parent and then returned to school. Please note that a few common infractions are:
- wearing a coloured shirt underneath a white shirt that shows out from underneath
- navy tights with kilts or dresses (they should be burgandy)
- boots worn as indoor shoes (they should be shoes only)
- kilts that are too short (they should be 3 fingers above the knee)
- navy sweatshirts worn over white shirts (should be a JKCS burgandy sweater)
Thanks parents, for helping us keep our uniforms consistent in fairness to everyone.
Lost n' Found for January
Here's the latest haul from the Lost n' Found box. Recognize anything? Please pick up ASAP if something looks like yours or send your child to have a look on the tables in the lobby. These lost n' found tables will be on display until for another week and then will go to a Christian charity. We keep only one previous month's items in the box.
EVENTS
Basketball Practice Schedule - Feb. 6-10
 Here's the upcoming week's basketball schedule:
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Sr. Girls - Mon. Feb. 6th, Wed. Feb. 8th & Fri. Feb. 10th at 7:15am
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Jr. Girls - Tues. Feb. 7th, 3:40pm - 5:00pm
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Sr. Boys -Tues. Feb. 7th, 7:45am & Thurs. Feb. 9th at 3:40pm - 5:00pm
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Jr. Boys - Mon. Feb. 6th 3:40-5:00pm & Wed. Feb. 8th 3:30-5:00pm & Thurs. Feb. 9th at 7:30am
Parenting Course at Clearview Church - Feb. 9
 Those children of ours did not arrive with instruction manuals, so why not take a parenting course to be the best parent you can possibly be?
New 5 Week session Facilitated by our own Kristin Vandermolen
- Begins Thursday February 9th
- 7-8:30 pm
- ClearView church fireside room (across the road from the school at 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr.)
- Cost: $10.00 for all five sessions
Register on-line www.clearviewchurch.com OR Call 905-829-2242 ext. 226 (Jacqui)
Delicious desserts with coffee and tea will be provided.
Speech Assembly - Feb. 9 & 10
 PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR FEB. 10th The time should have read 2:00pm NOT 10:00am (My humble apologies!!)
We know EVERYONE from grade 1-8 is working hard on their speeches! If you'd like to attend our final speech assembly, where one person from each class will present their speech to the whole school, please join us!
- Grades 1a, 2a, 3b/4b, 5a, 6a, 7b/8b will present on Thurs. Feb. 9th at 9:00am in the gym
- Grades 1b, 3a, 4a, 5b/6b, 7a, 8a will present on Fri. Feb. 10th at 2:00pm in the gym
Hope to see lots of encouraging parents there!
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.
PD Day Fri. Feb. 17 & Family Day Mon. Feb. 20
 Just a reminder for those families who like to plan ahead for fun long weekends... there is one coming up! We have a PD day on Fri. Feb. 17 and then the following Monday, Feb. 20 is Family Day, a statutory holiday for everyone.
(Just trying to help you plan for some fun family memories!) Enjoy!
Bowl-a-thon Fri. Mar. 2, 2011
JKCS 2nd ANNUAL BOWL-A-THON
FRI. MAR. 2nd 2011
We’re striking up the fun, and this fundraiser’s right up your alley!
What is a Bowl-a-thon?
The JKCS Bowl-a-thon is a fun way for each and every student to come together to raise money for JKCS. Each student is asked to solicit pledges to raise money for our school. On Friday, March 2, 2012 the students will be bussed to Classic Bowl for 2 hours of continuous bowling. Each time they roll a ball, they’ll be rolling in funds to help JKCS.
How do we raise money?
Children are encouraged to gather pledges for their morning of bowling. Our goal is $22K as a school, over a 4-week period, and incentives are offered to the children for their fundraising efforts.
Why do we ask that each student participate?
John Knox Christian School promotes healthy living and lifestyle for our students. With winter ending, bowling offers a wonderful opportunity, regardless of the weather, to participate in an activity that offers relaxation, flexibility, use of muscles and joints not otherwise used, and an overall lifting of our spirits. You can be any age, and any type of bowler (skilled or just beginning) and still have a great time. More importantly, the JKCS Bowl-a-thon promotes teamwork, community and service to make a difference. Serving together with other students, your child will share in the John Knox journey.
What will the money be used for?
John Knox Christian School is committed to education and engaging its students to serve and glorify Christ. Your support of the Bowl-a-thon will contribute to help meet the needs over and above our day-to-day operations, including contributing to the financial needs of our Bursary fund.
We wish to thank you in advance for your generous and giving spirit in supporting both your children and our school.
Kids & Me - Every Wed. at Clearview Church
If you are a resident of the Clearview neighbourhood with children aged 0-6 years old, you should know about a FREE drop in playgroup program that runs every Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am in Clearview Church's gym (2300 Sheridan Garden Dr.).
This drop-in program is run by a Halton Region public health nurse and ECE trained YMCA Oakville employee.
For more information, please contact Julie Fluit, Health Nurse at 905 825-6000 x2536 or Julie.fluit@halton.ca
Fair Plus at Clearview - Feb. 11
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Rainbow Day in Gr. 1
Rainbow Jello Jigglers
Gr. 7 Helps Out Soupfest 10
Sorting & Packing
Teamwork!
Looking Good!
Jr. Girls
Jr. Girls Huddle
Great Moves
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri Feb 3rd
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Mon Feb 6th @ 7:15am-8:30am
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Mon Feb 6th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Mon Feb 6th @ 3:55pm-5:30pm
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Tue Feb 7th @ 7:45am-8:30am
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Tue Feb 7th @ 9:00am
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Tue Feb 7th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Tue Feb 7th @ 7:30pm
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Wed Feb 8th @ 7:15am-8:30am
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Wed Feb 8th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Thu Feb 9th @ 7:30am-8:30am
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Thu Feb 9th @ 9:00am-9:45am
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Thu Feb 9th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Thu Feb 9th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Fri Feb 10th @ 7:15am-8:30am
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Fri Feb 10th @ 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Mon Feb 13th @ 4:00pm-5:30pm
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Tue Feb 14th
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Wed Feb 15th
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Wed Feb 15th
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PRAYER CORNER
WONDERFUL PRAISE REPORT - Welcome baby Timothy!
GREAT news! Baby Timothy was welcomed into the world on Jan. 31 by Dad, Duck Lee and Mom, Soo Hee Hwang-Lee. A sweet baby brother for Joo Eun. Please send your praise heavenward for a healthy baby and mom!
Mr. & Mrs. Bosch
Please pray for safe travels for Mr. & Mrs. Bosch as they journey to Vietnam for a family wedding.
Johnstone-Cruz Family
Praise report for Jacob, son of Steven and Ruby. Jacob was hospitalized for December and January at Sick Kids but has been released home! Hooray! Pray for continued health and strength for all the members of the Johnson-Cruz family.
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
February 3, 2012
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Junior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
We have had fun starting our bear unit. We have already done many activities and learned about brown bears this week. If you have any books on bears at home that you would like to share with the class, please send along in with your child.
Reminder: our playground is a huge mud pile, please make sure your child has either snow pants or slash pants to wear to keep clothes from getting muddy
Star of the Week: Makena (send in poster and show & tell)
Monday: return learn-to-read book, Lincoln's Birthday!!!!!
Wednesday: Bring in an object that starts with letter o, we are celebrating Nathanial's birthday. His birthday is on Sept. 2 but we hadn't started school yet. We will start celebrating summer birthdays too.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
Benny Bear: To go along with our bear unit, each child will have the opportunity to bring home a special bear friend. His name is Benny Bear. Your child will get a chance to do some activities with Benny for the evening. Please include Benny in all your child's evening activities. There is a letter in Benny's bag explaining what to do. Please try to return Benny the next day so that another child has the chance to take him home. Have fun!
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Full-time (a.k.a. 5 Day Gang) Junior & Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
We have finished learning about penguins. We watched parts of the movie March of the Penguins together. It was very interesting to see the amazing way God created the Emperor Penguin and what they do to care for their egg. We will be starting a new Author Study. We focus on the author Laura Numeroff (If you Give a Mouse a Cookie) by reading her manu books and doing activities.
Helper of the Week: Matthew Q.
Thursday: Return library books
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Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Bosch
This week we have been busy learning about how God made us all special and unique. We look different from each other, we feel different emotions, we like different things and we are good at different activities. Isn't God an amazing creator?
Monday: VIP: Ryan, Word cards home (z, w)
Wednesday: Scholastic book order due
Friday: I Am Special posters due, Return word cards, Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 1a - Mrs. Reckman
We've had a terrific week on grade 1A! Monday was "Storm Hat Day" we learned about how God makes storms and protects us through the storms. There were some terrific "stormy" hats! Then on Tuesday we learned all about the rainbow, and were reminded of how God sent a rainbow to Noah (and us) as a promise. We even ended the day making our own "rainbows" out of jello jigglers! Many thanks to the parents who came out to prepare this special snack!
Congratulations to everyone on a job well done with speech presentations this week. I was SO impressed by the topics and demonstrations. Two students from our class will be chosen to say their speeches at the assembly on Friday.
We welcomed a new student to our class community this week. We're so happy to have you here, Tae Eon!
Memory Work: Counting by twos to 100. Test on Tues. Feb. 7
Spelling Words: been eat girl my than cake make take shake lake name came tame game same
Weather Reports: We're enjoying hearing our daily forecasts and filling in our "weather calendar". Let's keep the reporting coming! If your child's weather reporting day is coming up, 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 on his/her assigned day.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 1b - Mrs. Boom
Thank you so much for helping your children prepare their speeches. They did a fantastic job! Please look in the email to see which children will be representing our class as the assembly on Thursday.
This week we sure had fun as we had the electricity go out and we had to work in the dark! It really felt like night time and we really realized how much we need the sun!
Our class will be taking a pretend trip to Mexico this month. We will begin by packing our suitcases and catching a plane on Monday. Then they will pretend that you are the host family that they are staying with. Encourage them to tell you each day what they learn from Maria and Jose, who they will meet on their trip!
Remember to help your child prepare for their weather report if it is their turn this week.
Memory Work: "And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother." I John 4:21
Spelling Words: ride hide side tide wide mice dice lice nice rice been eat girl my than
Reading Words: turn turned with down first good these things this
Thursday, February 9: Speech Assembly at 9:00. Two of our classmates will represent the class
Friday, February 10: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 2a - Mrs. Schuurman & Mrs. Panza
Great week of learning! We had some fascinating experiments this past week. We even had the opportunity to make ice cream with Mrs. Panza and some volunteer moms. Thanks for all your help!
Monday: good copy and presenting the speech (do not need to memorize) are due this day.
Friday: small quiz on the days of the week in French. Flash cards went home on Wednesday. Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
Thanks to Isabelle for the wonderful poster she has put together and all the favourite things she enjoys. Next week, our Special Person of the Week is Wesley.
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Grade 3a - Ms. Gils
The students all did a fantastic job saying their speeches this week! I'm proud of them all! We learned about a number of topics, and also how to create a number of things. As report card season approaches, please continue to remind your child to be reading AR books and taking tests at school on a regular basis. Term Two AR due date is Thursday, Feb. 16. All students are encouraged to reach their term goal.
Here's next week:
Thursday: Spelling Test - Lesson 17, French Gesture Quiz
Friday: Speech Assembly for our class, Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Grade 3b/4b - Mrs. Ekron
Speech presentations went very well this week. Congratulations to all the students...you all worked very hard preparing for your speech, and I am very proud of all of you!
Monday: spelling lesson 21.Math times tables for the week: 2x,3x,4x,5x 6x and 7x
Wednesday: recorder
Thursday: Bible Test. Review sheets will be sent home. Library books
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
AR tests: a reminder that your child should be reading and completing AR tests during class and computer lessons. Computer passes are also available for during recess time.
Snack: please pack 2 snacks for your child. We have a snack in the morning, and then another at around 12, along with DPA. Ask your child to 'put you through the paces ' :)
Novel Study: our new novel is called 'Number The Stars' by Lois Lowry
Recorder: Practice songs #33-36. Practice "Sweetly Sings the Donkey" for Feb.15 test. Students are reminded to practice each week and fill in their practice bugs. These bugs will count towards a portion of their term grade.
Carl was very observant and noticed that Autumn shed on Tuesday. The students (mostly) all enjoy watching her consume her 4 mice each week :). Enjoy the milder weather, I know I am!
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Grade 4a - Mrs. Heeringa & Mr. Fledderus
It has been a productive week in grade 4! Our class is continuing their novel study and they are developing a deeper understanding of what it means to grieve. We are having a lot of good conversations as a result of the book. Their 2nd book report was due today—and the creative aspects look fantastic—great job grade 4! We have begun a new unit in socials called, "Our Global Neighbours". We will be learning about the country of Honduras. I participated in a short-term missions project to Honduras about 6 years ago, and I look forward to sharing that experience with the class. You will be receiving some information about a socials project next week. It will be due in March.
Next week:
Monday: Bring your recorders and books. Speeches continue until Wednesday!
Tuesday: Spelling workbook due
Wednesday: Grammar quiz on pronouns, adjectives and adverbs
Thursday: Spelling Test, Bible Test - Reviews will be sent home.
Friday: French Gesture Quiz (see duo tang), Bowl-a-thon pledge forms due, Speech Assembly for 4a (see newsletter for details)
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
Feb. 16: **AR updates were sent home in Friday folders today—AR goals are due Feb. 16th. Recorder Bugs are also due on Feb 16th**
Students should be reviewing their multiplication tables regularly. Mastering them will allow for much easier division.
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Grade 5a - Ms. Semplonius
We have enjoyed beginning our science unit on Body Systems this week. We prepared slides and used microscopes for the first time, getting a closer look at onion and cheek cells. God has truly created an amazing universe! Next Wednesday students will be required to complete a daily activity log; documenting their activity each half hour of their day. We will go over details of this on Tuesday. It is your last weekend to practice speeches, grade five! Make the most of the short time that is left - practice, practice, practice. Have a great weekend!
Monday: Speeches (Emily, Justin, Ali, Tiena, Aaron, Michelle, Clark, Dana)
Tuesday: Speeches (Gillian, Frank, Seth, Tinu, Alton, Chaz, Keanan, Youssef, Nathaniel, Anna)
Wednesday: Speeches (Jeremy, Erin, Cindy, Rachel, Aisha, Lucas, Opey, Alex, Anne, Daniel); Daily Activity Log TODAY
Thursday: Speech Assembly (9:00)
Friday: Spelling Lesson 19 due, Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 5b/6b - Ms. Pasma
The last step of speeches is upcoming – presentations! I've read and returned almost everyone's written speeches, and that has made me very excited to listen to speech presentations next week! Check below to see what day your son or daughter will be presenting.
Math: Our geometry unit began this week. Geometry quiz on Tues. Feb. 14
Socials: Our mapping unit concluded this week with a final test. Our next unit is Ancient Greece.
P.E.: Our volleyball unit concluded this week. Our next unit is basketball.
Science: Students should be reviewing new concepts regularly - especially terminolgy and function of the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will have an identification quiz Monday and a half-way unit test on Wednesday.
Language Arts: Speech Days
Monday: Vivian, Tim, Sarah M, Sarah J, Ryan, Rhys, Nathan, Maria, Lucas
Tuesday: Lexie, Katie, Kaiya, Justin M, Justin K, Josh, Joel, Jesica, Jake
Wednesday: Jacob S, Jacob P, George, Erin, Elliot, Donalda, Brian, Bethany, Amanda
Band: Instruments will be distributed shortly, and then you can look forward to hearing regular practice time at home! In the meantime, theory sheet #1 is due on Thursday, February 9.
French: We will have our regular quiz on Wednesday.
Bible: Students should be studying for our unit 2 test on Thurs. Feb. 9, (due to the test we will postpone our next memory work (Philippians 4:13) until Thurs.Feb.16). Some students are still not bringing their Bible to class, please double check that your child's is an NIV(1984) version, and brings it to school when we have class.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 6a - Mr. Cruickshank
Has anyone seen winter?
Math: Our geometry unit began this week. Geometry quiz on Tues. Feb. 14
Socials: Our mapping unit concluded this week with a final test. Our next unit is Ancient Greece.
P.E.: Our volleyball unit concluded this week. Our next unit is basketball.
Science: Students should be reviewing new concepts regularly - especially terminolgy and function of the circulatory and respiratory systems. We will have a half-way unit test on Wednesday.
Language Arts: The last step of speeches is upcoming – presentations! I've read and returned almost everyone's written speeches, and that has made me very excited to listen to speech presentations next week! Monday: Simon, Sara, Nathan, Michela, Matt L, Matt K, Matias, Lauren, Katie
Tuesday: Justin, Juliana, Josiah, Jerome, Faith, Erin, Emma, Elijah, David P
Wednesday: David K, Daena, Connor, Catherine, Brad, Annie, Ania, Andrew, Amy
Band: Instruments will be distributed shortly, and then you can look forward to hearing regular practice time at home! In the meantime, theory sheet #1 is due on Thursday, February 9.
Bible: Students should be studying for our unit 2 test on Tues. Feb. 7, (due to the test we will postpone our next memory work (Philippians 4:13) until Tues.Feb.14). Some students are still not bringing their Bible to class, please double check that your child's is an NIV(1984) version, and brings it to school when we have class.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 7a - Mrs. Reid
This past week, students were privileged to hear from Margaret Layolo, an amazing Christian woman from Uganda. Margaret shared many stories that showed God's faithfulness in her life. Be sure to ask your son/daughter to share some of her stories!
Current Events: Esther is responsible for current events and devotions on Tuesday. Amber is responsible for current events and devotions on Thursday.
Speeches: YAHOO!! It is speech week! I can't wait to hear the speeches that the students have worked so hard on over the past month. Below are the days that you will be reciting your speech!
Wednesday, February 8: Matt V., Emily-Ann, Bianca, Josh Hiebert, Josh Saufl, Amber, Jacob, Christian, Esther, Joelle, Kyle, Josh Stubbert
Thursday, February 9: Matt S., Jana, Brandon, James, Kayla, Antoni, David, Ryan, Bronwen, Caroline, Ben
Geography: We are wrapping up our Tundra unit. The test will be on Friday, February 10. A study sheet has been provided.
Book Reports: Term two book reports are due on Thursday, February 16 (two weeks from now). Please do not delay your reading!!! Student s must read, write about, and be tested on 500 pages for term two! Between terms one and two, they must read 900+ pages!
Bible: Students should be studying for our test on James, and the second part of Acts, on Mon. Feb. 6 &/or Tues. Feb. 7. Some students are still not bringing their Bible to class, please double check that your child's is an NIV(1984) version, and brings it to school when we have class.
Science: Students should be studying for our test on reproductive health on Mon. Feb. 13.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 7b/8b - Mr. Bibby
This week we had a powerful assembly where the student's heard an amazing story of faith in God's care in the midst of the war in Uganda! Academically, the students should be focused on upcoming unit tests, as there are only 9 teaching days left in the 2nd semester. Have a great weekend, Mr. Bibby
Bible: Students should be studying for our test on James, and the second part of Acts, on Tues. Feb. 7. Some students are still not bringing their Bible to class, please double check that your child's is an NIV(1984) version, and brings it to school when we have class.
Science: Students should be studying for our test on reproductive health on Fri. Feb. 10.
Speeches: Speeches were delivered in class this week. I am very proud of the students' hard work, researching, and practising. Public speaking is not easy, but there were many who showed great poise. Good work, all!
Math: Our test on unit 5 - (gr. 8) Circle Measurement or (gr. 7) 2-D Measurement – is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13.
Spelling: The lesson #25(gr. 8)/lesson #7 (gr. 7) test has been postponed until Thursday, Feb. 16.
Grammar: The test on unit 2 – Sentence Structure – has been moved to Tuesday, Feb 14.
Geography: We are wrapping up our Tundra unit. The unit test will be on Wednesday, February 8. A study sheet has been provided.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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Grade 8a - Mr. Shelley
A big welcome to Phillip, who joined our class this week! We have been very busy with speeches, among other things – and the students did a great job. February promises to be a lot of fun as we get ready for the Bowl-A-Thon in early March.
Speeches: Speeches were delivered in class this week. I am very proud of the students' hard work, researching, and practising. Public speaking is not easy, but there were many who showed great poise. Good work, all!
Math: Our test on unit 5 - Circle Measurement – is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13.
Spelling: The lesson #25 test has been postponed until Thursday, Feb. 16.
Grammar: The test on unit 2 – Sentence Structure – has been moved to Tuesday, Feb 14.
Geography: We are wrapping up our Tundra unit. The unit test will be on Wednesday, February 8. A study sheet has been provided.
Friday: Bowl-A-Thon pledge sheet due, with every $20 your child raises they receive a free dress day and 5 min of Wii bowling. If our class raises the most money this week, the whole class will get a special treat! (please read the package of info that came home on Wed.)
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