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JKCS PARENT UPDATE
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Dear Visitor
PONDERINGS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
February 16, 2012
Happy belated Valentine's Day to you! Were you treated well? Did you feel appreciated?
That special day fits in well with our school theme. "The Lord has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love His brother (and sister)" 1 John 4:21. Our celebration of love continues. We are in the middle of planning special surprises from one class to another in the building, as an expression of our love for others. While that is a great thing to do, this week I thought about another aspect of love that sometimes we neglect to discuss.
Have you ever thought about love being expressed as a law or a boundary in an effort to express love? When my older brother was young, he was placed in a harness and attached with a rope to our backyard clothesline. The reason for that action was that my active brother demonstrated a tendency to wander, and my parents were concerned that his next playground would be the street in front of our house. What a demonstration of love. My parents didn't want my brother to get hurt; however, my brother was not impressed with that demonstration of love.
There are many other examples of laws and practices that confine people, but at the same time demonstrate love and concern. Parents often impose things that children may not appreciate. Bed time, snack time, screen time are all examples of parental decisions which may not be popular with the children.
Let's remind ourselves that not all people are excited about the consequences of love. Let's remind ourselves that it is the heart that matters. Let's remind ourselves that sometimes love hurts emotionally.
May you as parents be assured that the love you express today that may not be popular with your children will be recalled with fondness once your children are adults. Blessings to you as you love your children.
In Christ,
Mr. G. Petrusma
Prinicpal
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NEWS
World Education Games
JKCS would like to introduce you to the "World Education Games", organized by 3PLearning. This is the same organization that provided the Mathletics Competition in the fall. It is an online event where students in particular categories compete against other students across the globe in specific subject areas.
On March 6, 7 and 8, there will be an opportunity for students from ages 4-13 years old to participate in a three events, "World Spelling Day," World Maths Day" and World Science Day," respectively.
JKCS students are given the opportunity to register and participate in these games during class time. However, prior to their participation in these events, students are asked to start practicing online at a minimum of 10 hours at home. Students will log their hours on a log sheet, then give the sheet to Mrs. Schuurman.
If you are interested, please check the website at www.worldeducationgames.com for more information.
Here's what you need to do:
- 1) Student or parent has to contact to Mrs. Schuurman (pschuurman@jkcs-oakville.org)
- 2) Student attends an information meeting at school to receive a permission form and log sheet.
- 3) Practice 10 hours at home before the first event.
- 4) Fill out permission form and fill out log sheet. Hand these in to Mrs. Schuurman
Registration is done by the school. Cost is free.
Lobby Project Thank You's
 We wanted to say a HUGE thank you to both Martin Smit and Jim DeHoog for their hard work in installing 3 monitors in our lobby as the first phase in updating our lobby look! These two gentlemen give tirelessly of their free time to benefit our wonderful school, and we want to say publically how grateful we are to them for their all efforts over the years.
Martin also wanted us to mention that Kristen, an employee at Best Buy in Oakville was very generous to our school when we made some additional purchases for the lobby. If you happen to be shopping there, please mention your thanks to a staff member or management for their support.
Our lobby is slowly taking shape. The monitors on the wall will display our current school life - which has so much packed into it, it needs to be presented on an ever-changing set of monitors! Look for some frames to appear on our history wall next!
Tues. Feb. 21 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. Feb. 21 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. FEB. 21 (These are the students that normally only come to school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
Bowl-a-thon Progress
 Great Work JKCS! You collected $4,632 in Bowl-a-thon pledges this week!
Students who submitted $20 or more received their free dress day Thursday Feb. 16th (Tues Feb. 21st for our JK & SK classes).
These same students received Wii bowl play time during one of their recess breaks. They are getting ready for the big day, March 2nd!
The class with the highest weekly pledge total receives a class treat. One class from each division has a chance to win.
Class winners for week one are:
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Primary: Mrs. Bosch's class $770.87
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Junior: Mrs. Heeringa/Mr. Fledderus class $604
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Intermediate: Mrs. Reid's class $150
Reminder: Next week's pledge forms are due Friday February 24th.
Don't forget to continue collecting pledges during our long weekend because we have a New Prize Opportunity!
For every $80 your child collects they receive a ballot for a chance to win one of the many prizes from our prize table which will be displayed at the bowling alley on March 2nd.
Every pledge makes a difference. Thank you for supporting your child and our JKCS community. Let us thank our Lord for this fun opportunity and for the privilege of working together to help meet the needs of our school.
CLICK HERE for an extra copy of a Bowl-a-thon pledge sheet.
Candy Apples A Hit!
 Your Candy Apple orders were sent home with our students on Valentine's Day, we trust you and your loved ones enjoyed these wonderful sweet treats.
It took us two days to complete 175 apples this year. We had a wonderful time in the kitchen sharing stories, recipes and connecting with one another. A big thank you to our volunteers and especially to the Lewarne family for organizing this event. We also wish to thank them and the Saufl family for their food donations. Their support helped keep our costs down and we were blessed with the top quality products they provided. Thank you, your contribution contributed to JKCS earning more and providing a quality gourmet apple for many to enjoy.
A big thank you to all of you who supported this fundraiser by purchasing candy apples for your friends, family and loved ones. We raised over $1200 because of your orders. P.S. Sorry to all of you who have asked if we have any left, we hope some of you did share
Servant Team - Food Needed for Kerr St. Breakfast
 The Servant Team is getting ready for their Feb. event. On Feb. 25, we will be serving breakfast to Kerr Street clients. We typically feed 100 people and our school is in charge of collecting all the food. Then, the Servant Team arrives with the parents and we cook and serve it to everyone. It is an exciting morning for us as we serve them restaurant style. The menus are on the table and the students actually take their orders and then bring it to them minutes later. The clients are so appreciative and it gives us all joy to serve them. The parents do all the cooking in the kitchen. We all make a great team!!
We need the school to help provide the food.
There will be a table in the foyer for you to drop off the food until Feb. 23rd. We appreciate it so much.
Here is what is all needed:
- 120 bagels
- 15 loaves of bread
- 20 bottles of syrup - 1 provided
- 8 lbs. of butter - complete!!!
- 20 jars of jam - 2 provided
- 20 cans/bottles of orange juice
- 20 cans/bottles of apple juice
- 10 boxes of pancake mix (only add water, please)
- napkins
- cooking oil
Animation Program
We have begun our fun-filled Animation Session on Thursday Feb. 17th. We will proceed for eight weeks in total. The cost has changed to $140.00. For those who have already registered, student pick up is at 5:15 pm in Mrs. Stubbert's room in the primary wing.
Last Week for JKCS Marketing Survey - IN your INBOX!
The survey is now IN your INBOX! Thank you so much to all the parents who have already responded! We would love to have more responses though. If you haven't completed a survey yet, please click on this link below to complete your survey. It's fast, it's easy and it's CONFIDENTIAL! (And I will love you for it!)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JKCS
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 look at 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.
EVENTS
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!
Basketball Practice Schedule - Feb. 20 - 24
Here's the upcoming week's basketball practice schedule:
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Sr. Girls - Fri. Feb. 24th at 7:15am
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Jr. Girls - Tues. Feb. 21st, 3:40pm - 5:00pm
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Sr. Boys -Tues. Feb. 21st, 7:30am & Thurs. Feb.23rd at 3:40pm - 5:00pm
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Jr. Boys - Wed. Feb. 22nd 3:40-5:00pm & Thurs. Feb. 23rd at 7:30am
There are a couple of tournaments this week. Please feel free to come and cheer!
- Sr. Boys & Girls tournament Wed. Feb. 22nd. Boys at TDCH and Grils at Clearview and JKCS.
- Jr. Girls tournament Thurs. Feb. 23rd at St. Mildred's.
Shrove Tuesday Celebration - Feb. 21
On Tuesday, February 21st we will be gathering as a school to discuss the meaning of Shrove Tuesday, its history and why it is commonly called Pancake Tuesday. The celebration of Shrove Tuesday will continue during the morning nutrition break when the students will share pancake muffins with their class. Please remember this when packing your child's lunch after our long weekend.
If you are interested in helping prepare and serve the pancake muffins to our students on Tuesday morning, please contact Cindy Durham at cdurham@jkcs-oakville.org, or by telephone at 416-988-3358.
Boston Pizza JKCS Night - Feb. 28
 Boston Pizza Night is here again!
Support JKCS and show your love for the Servant Team!
Have you made your reservation? All JKCS families, their friends and families are invited to join us for dinner at Boston Pizza on Tuesday, February 28th beginning at 5:30pm. (2011 Winston Park Drive, Oakville by the AMC Theatre) Enjoy great food, all while while being served by one of our great "Celebrity Servers".
To ensure you are served by your favourite server, feel free to make a reservation at 905-829-8370. For your convenience, we are also taking reservations at the school and via e-mail up until 3:00 p.m. on February 27th. Please feel free to add you name to the Reservations List in the office when you arrive for drop-off or pick-up, or e-mail Cindy Durham at cdurham@jkcs-oakville.org
For each family that attends at Boston Pizza on this night, notes JKCS on their receipt and leaves their receipt in the JKCS box at the hostess station, our school will receive fundraising dollars. What could be better? Well, I'll tell you. If you also choose to pay for your dinner using a Boston Pizza gift card, bought through our very own Shop and Support
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.
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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Passport To Mexico
Drama in Gr. 5
Mr. P Can You Hear Me?
Happy Valentine's Day
Pastors Meet Kids
Lovely Lunch Makers
Labels for Ontario Gleaners Dried Food
Lovely Messages On Labels by gr. 6's 
Gr. 2 Suprises Gr. 7
 With Love & Ice Cream!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thu Feb 16th
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Thu Feb 16th @ 7:30am-8:30am
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Thu Feb 16th @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Fri Feb 17th
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Mon Feb 20th
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Tue Feb 21st
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Tue Feb 21st
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Tue Feb 21st @ 7:30am-8:30am
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Tue Feb 21st @ 8:50am-9:45am
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Tue Feb 21st @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Tue Feb 21st @ 7:30pm
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Wed Feb 22nd
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Wed Feb 22nd
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Wed Feb 22nd @ 8:00am-9:00am
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Wed Feb 22nd @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Thu Feb 23rd
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Thu Feb 23rd
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Thu Feb 23rd @ 7:30am-8:30am
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Thu Feb 23rd @ 3:40pm-5:00pm
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Fri Feb 24th
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PRAYER CORNER
Mrs. Paula Stubbert's Brother's Family
Please be in prayer for Paula Stubbert's brother and sister-in-law and their two children. Kate, Paula's sister-in-law is suffering from terminal cancer that is progressing rapidly and she and her family would deeply appreciate prayers for their family. Pray for God's guidance, presence and love to shine with strength during this exceptionally difficult time.
Mrs. Danielle Reid
Please pray for Danielle Reid, our beloved grade 7 teacher, as she has done some significant damage to her knee while playing basketball with her class at school this week.
Ms. Amanda Joubert
Please pray for our wonderful Art & French teacher, Amanda Joubert. Amanda recently received a concussion while enjoying her favourite sport - snowboarding. Pray for a complete healing and protection for her brain.
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 16, 2012
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Junior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
Have a wonderful extra long week! Make you share some wonderful memorable moments with your family on Monday.
Star of the Week: Aidan
Monday: Family Day-No School
Tuesday: FRIDAY SCHEDULE, ALL JK'S ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND, Free Dress day for those who brought in their bowl-a-thon pledges last Friday.
Wednesday: Bring in an object that starts with letter l sounds
Friday: Teddy Bear Picnic Day, send in your favourite teddy bear for the day, Free Dress day for those who brought in their bowl-a-thon pledges.
Bowl-A-Thon: remember to return your pledge sheets. Our class is doing fantastic, keep up the great work! So far our class has raised $425
Star of the Week Round 2: Each of the students will have another opportunity to be the star of the week again. A new letter explaining what has to be prepared at home will come home at the beginning of the month your child will be the start.
Good Behavior Game: I have introduced the class to a new game. Many of the students are struggling to follow our class rules of "We share, we care & we cooperate." To help instill these rules we are now playing a game with them. The students have been divided into 3 teams. I review the rules with the students daily and set a time of when we will play the game (we start small intervals 20 mins, it will increase in time and then be expected to be all times). While the game is taking place the students are expected to follow all the rules of the game. If a student does not follow the rule, that team will receive a tally mark. Each team is allowed to get a maximum of 4 tally marks during the duration of the game. At the end of game time, the team(s) with the least amount of tally marks wins. They will receive a reward. At the end the week the team that has won the most will earn a special privilege. To learn more about The Good Behaviour Game check it out on Youtube.com "Channel 9 Good Behavior Game" or "Pax Good Behaviour Game". This was just in the news recently.
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Full-time (a.k.a. 5 Day Gang) Junior & Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Jarvis
Helper of the Week: Nadine
Tuesday: FRIDAY SCHEDULE-NO 5 DAY GANG
Thursday: Return library books
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Senior Kindergarten – Mrs. Bosch
We had a busy, exciting week in SK! Thank you, parents, for helping your child prepare for both Valentine's Day and Favourite's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Monday: Happy birthday, Ryan!, Family Day - no school
Tuesday: VIP: Trinity
Wednesday: Return word card - v
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 1a - Mrs. Reckman
Wow, what a week! We had a great time spreading the love on Tuesday for Valentine's Day. On Wednesday we celebrated 100 Days of School in grade 1 with many different activities. We also enjoyed spending time with the pastors and singing for them on Wednesday afternoon.
We've finished our unit on "long a" words in our phonics and word wall words and are moving on to word with "long i". Look for "long i" words at home and practice saying and spelling them together! In Creation Studies we've begun learning about the people in God's wonderful world who live in the country of Kenya! If you have any resources related to Kenya that you'd like to share with us, please let me know! Next week we'll be back to "normal", after many extra-special days in the past few weeks. Whew!
May you have a fun, restful and safe Family Day long weekend!
Accelerated Reader: We have come to the end of Term 2 so please note that any AR tests taken from this point on will count toward each student's Term 3 AR goals. Way to go, super readers!
Memory Work: No memory work test this Tuesday due to the short week!
Next week's memory work: "God began by making one man. From him came all the different people who live everywhere in the world. He decided exactlywhen and where they must live. Acts 17:16-27
Reading Words (practice at home): things good down came have
Spelling Words (study for Friday's spelling test): call car find now who dice twice mice nice rice ride side hide tide wide
Pants Mix-up: Olamide has been missing his pants from Mc Carthy's (size 6) His name on the inside seam in a label. Olamide brought home instead an older Mc Carthy pants with the name J Patterson writen in ink. This switch probably occured during last Friday's gym class. Could you all please check your pants at home to see if you can find the missing pants? Thanks.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 1b - Mrs. Boom
Wow we have quite a busy week! Valentine's Day was a lot of fun celebrating Jesus' love for us and each other! The 100 Day posters were terrific! We all loved our100 trail mixes and made wonderful 100 Day hats! We ended the day with cake and the movie 101 Dalmatians!
This week we also took a tour of the villages in the mountains in Mexico and realized how blessed we all are with our modern day conveniences. We picked reeds with Maria to make baskets to sell. We then went on a tour of a very busy city called Guadalajara and enjoyed the open air markets on the sidewalks and delivered newspapers with Jose!
Monday, February 20: No School. Family Day
Tuesday, February 22: Friday schedule-return library books (even though we will not have library)
Friday, February 24: No Spelling and Memory work due to the short week.
Pants Mix-up: Olamide has been missing his pants from Mc Carthy's (size 6) His name on the inside seam in a label. Olamide brought home instead an older Mc Carthy pants with the name J Patterson writen in ink. This switch probably occured during last Friday's gym class. Could you all please check your pants at home to see if you can find the missing pants? Thanks.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 2a - Mrs. Schuurman & Mrs. Panza
We had a wonderful Valentine's Day this past week. Thank you to Mrs. Rizzuto-Willan for coming in and sharing nut-free cupcakes with the class. Thank you, also, to all of you for sharing and showing love to all of us, including the teachers who were spoiled with chocolates, notes and hugs!
We had an exciting time sneaking up on the Grade 7/8 class this week and surprising them during their math class. As part of "Grade Switch", our Grade 2 class blessed the Grade 7/8 class with a bowl of ice cream and a special card to show them our love for them. In keeping with the theme of the month, Mrs. Panza had organized this special event for the two classes. Our Grade 2 class showed a servant heart!
Thank you to Aidan for sharing his poster and his favourite things this past week. Our Special Person of the week continues the following week, not next week.
Keep up the fundraising for the Bowl-a-thon. We have an extra long weekend to make those calls and requests. Thanks for your hard work!
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Grade 3a - Ms. Gils
We've enjoyed continuing to learn about 2D in math and structures in socials this week. Students will be taking a Star Teading Test next week to indicate the reading levels and goals for Term Three. They are expected to take at least one AR test per week. Please check with your child if they need scissors or glue sticks as a number are in need of these. Please encourage your child to continue with their bowl-a-thon pledges. Some students have already received 4 free dress days!!! Thanks also for all the Valentine's gifts. They were very lovely.
Here's next week:
Friday: No Spelling Test this week, Memory Work: Psalm 135:3-4, Bible Test (study sheet has gone home)
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
Have a great weekend!
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Grade 3b/4b - Mrs. Ekron
An exciting week was had by all ....Valentine's Day, Pastor's Lunch! We were probably one of the first classes to be out of chocolates as we were right in the line of fire so to speak :)
Tuesday: Spelling Lesson 23. Memory Verse: "Do not become angry easily." (James 1:19)
Wednesday: Recorder
Friday: Spelling and Memory Verse test.
Math: Please continue drilling times tables at home. We are progressing very well!
Novel Study: Number the Stars is about two young girls, one Jewish, one Danish, set during WW2.
Bible Quiz: On Solomon will be on Tues 28 February. A review sheet will be sent home.
Recorder: Practice songs #39-42. Practice bugs count towards Term 3.
Health: The students have been paired up and will compete a project on an aspect of the human body that interests them. They will complete this during class time. They are expected to answer the following questions : What, How, Where, Why, Christian Perspective. They also need to have an illustration. I have encouraged them to be creative and explore a topic they find mutually interesting. The project will be done on bristol board, or in a duotang. This will be supplied by me. We have been doing research during our Technology time, but I encourage them to bring other research materials to school. The project is due on February 29.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
Have a wonderful extra long long weekend!
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Grade 4a - Mrs. Heeringa & Mr. Fledderus
We've had a good week in grade 4! Our class even achieved the highest amount of Bowl-a-thon pledges for the Junior Division this week! Woo hoo! Students have worked hard over the past few weeks in their studies, good job students! Here we are at the end of term 2--it's hard to believe! Many accomplishments and goals have been achieved, and soon it will be time to think about new goals for the final term of grade 4. We hope you enjoy a well deserved break for the routine and have a fantastic long weekend, grade 4 families :)
Next Week:
Mon: Family Day--no school
Tues: Friday's Schedule!
Socials: Bring your research to class
Wed: Reading-Test on Taste of Blackberries (study sheet has been sent home)
Socials: Bring your research to class
Thurs: Spelling Test
Fri: Socials--Bring your research to class, math test
Thursday: Memory Verse Test: "Do not become angry easily." James 1:19
Bible Quiz: On Solomon, will be on Tues 28 February. A review sheet will be sent home.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 5a - Ms. Semplonius
We had fun practicing our polite introduction manners during the pastor's lunch this week. Ask your son/daughter to shake hands -- there are some great handshakes happening in 5A! :) We learned all about our lungs in science class this week and finished up our unit on "The Gospels" in Bible. Students have received a study guide as there is a test next Thursday. Don't forget to get pledges for our Bowl-a-thon, grade fives. Have an excellent weekend!
Monday: PD Day
Tuesday: Friday Schedule
Thursday: Bible Test
Friday: Spelling Test L. 21
Recorder: Don't forget about those recorder practice sheets, due February 27!
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 5b/6b - Ms. Pasma
Have a wonderful long weekend everyone!
Band: Theory sheet #3 is due on Thursday, February 23.
French: We will have our regular quiz on Wednesday. It will be the words that were supposed to be covered on February 15.
Recorder: Don't forget about those recorder practice sheets, due February 27!
Science: Digestive system quiz Wednesday. Test corrections and parent signature Wednesday.
Math: Our geometry unit continues. We did not test this week but will look to have a series of smaller, well spaced tests beginning next Wednesday, February 22.
Socials: Our Ancient Greece unit continues.
P.E.: Our basketball unit continues.
Science: Digestive system quiz Wednesday. Test corrections and parent signature Wednesday.
Bible: Our next memory work (Exodus 2:7) will be on Thurs. Feb. 23.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 6a - Mr. Cruickshank
I wish everyone a great break as we enter Friday and a nice long weekend honouring the family on Monday.
Math: Our geometry unit continues. We did not test this week but will look to have a series of smaller, well spaced tests beginning next Wednesday, February 22.
Socials: Our Ancient Greece unit continues.
P.E.: Our basketball unit continues.
Science: Digestive system quiz Wednesday. Test corrections and parent signature Wednesday.
Bible: Our next memory work (Exodus 2:7) will be on Tues. Feb. 21.
French: We will have a test on the play exercises from cahier 3a, 4a, and 5a on Friday, February 24. Students are encouraged to complete unfinished pages and review before the test.
Band: Theory sheet #2 is due on Thursday, February 16.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 7a - Mrs. Reid
A long weekend is upon us! Yahoo! I hope that each of you have a relaxing, well-deserved break from school!
Current Events: Kayla is responsible for current events and devotions on Tuesday. James is responsible for current events and devotions on Thursday.
Math: We are almost finished our unit on Integers. Students will have a unit test on Thursday, February 23. Please study both the textbook work and handouts.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
Basketball: The senior basketball teams are playing in the Christian school tournament on Wednesday. The boys will be playing at Toronto District Christian High. The girls will be playing at Clearview CRC. We wish you the best of luck!
Art: Students should continue working on their art papers, which are due in about 2 weeks. Students are also reminded to bring in a wooden object and a picture of their artwork if they have not yet done so.
Band: Band practice sheets will be due on Monday, February 27.
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Grade 7b/8b - Mr. Bibby
The class made it through another busy week of tests and assignments and had some nice visits by church pastors on Wed.! Congrats on finishing the semester well and you can now enjoy an extended break! Have a great weekend, Mr. Bibby
Misc.: Please send in Kleenex boxes with your student as the class is out of them.
Art: Students should continue working on their art papers, which are due in about 2 weeks. Students are also reminded to bring in a wooden object and a picture of their artwork if they have not yet done so.
Math: We begin a new unit on Integers this week.
Literature: We are continuing our novel study on The Bronze Bow. We will have a W.I.T. log (What I Think journal entry) due on Friday. We will be writing on chapters 15 and 16. The entries should be a minimum of a page in length.
Band: Band practice sheets will be due on Monday, February 27.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Grade 8a - Mr. Shelley
Wow! Valentine's Day was a hit (and a chocolate overload!), and we enjoyed having many pastors visit our classroom during the Pastor's Lunch. I hope you all have a great long weekend and a blessed Family Day!
Math: We begin a new unit on Integers this week.
Literature: We are continuing our novel study on The Bronze Bow. We will have a W.I.T. log (What I Think journal entry) due on Friday. We will be writing on chapters 15 and 16. The entries should be a minimum of a page in length.
Art: Students should continue working on their art papers, which are due in about a week and a half. Students are also reminded to bring in a wooden object and a picture of their artwork if they have not yet done so.
Band: Band practice sheets will be due on Monday, February 27.
Bowl-a-thon: Remember to bring in those Bowl-a-thon pledge forms for Friday!
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Be sure to check out our website at http://www.jkcs-oakville.org for more information and news from John Knox Christan School
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