Wednesday 30 May 2012


                   Wednesday, May 30, 2012


Mission:  The mission of Immanuel Christian School is to prepare students to meet the challenge of the world and culture they live in as young and growing Christians.  Thus, students are taught the skill of discernment in the light of God’s Word, the practice of stewardship for creation, the required commitment to a life of Christian service, and the beauty of witness through modeling God’s love in a broken world.

School’s email address:  immanuel@amtelecom.net
Principal’s email address: icsprincipal@amtelecom.net
ICS - Web: www.immanuelchristianschool.net Ph: 519-773-8476
LDCSS - Web:  www.ldcss.on.ca   Ph: 519-455-4360
Christian Education Foundation (endowment fund): www.ldcef.org

Upcoming Events


May   31    Grade 5 & 6 to U.W.O.
June    3    Choir/Worship Team at Grace Community Church
            4     Grades JK-2 to Greenview Aviaries
   6    WD Track & Field in Strathroy (7th rain/heat date)
         No JK/SK – school is closed
   8    AR goals due;  LDCSS Art Festival
13      Last day of classes for LDCSS                                                    
14     ICS P.D. Day, LDCSS Study Day – no school
14   Band to Canada’s Wonderland
15     LDCSS Exam Day
18     LDCSS Study Day
19     LDCSS Exam Day
20     ICS Graduation; LDCSS Exam Day
21     Last day of school for ICS (half day)
22-26  Teacher Work Days; LDCSS Graduation

         
 


From the Principal's Desk:

As we prepare to finish up the school year, we're also looking forward to next Fall.  We held our JK orientation day yesterday, with 9 JK-to-be students, one new SK-to-be student and our current JKs.  Lots of children!  We're excited to have 9 JKs and 11 SKs (2 of whom will be full-time)!  As you speak with friends and acquaintances, please remind them that it's not too late to register!  The Kindergarten class is an indication of future school health, and an enrolment of 10 in each grade will put us as a school at 100 students, which would be very good.  Enrolment for 2012-2013 is currently at 86 students and 48 families.  We thank God for the rich heritage of Christian school support in our community, and we have high hopes for the future as we are faithful to Him in leading, administering, teaching, volunteering and financial support.

We are currently putting the final touches on our annual calendar, making sure we have a good alignment of school days, professional development time, and special events that add to our curriculum.  We have recently finalized our daily schedule, which sees an alignment of our mathematics teaching time with OACS standards, along with time for an end-of-day homeroom period, and a reduction of the long afternoon block by shifting recess and lunch times.  Across all grades, the homeroom teacher will instruct in math, language and Bible.  Teachers will retain their current grade assignments.  I will teach gr 5/6 social science, and a tech classpart of language arts for grades 3 though 8. Mrs Robinson will complement that with a term 1 focus on information literacy (library).  We will have some rotary for senior French, gym and geography.  We have also developed a draft resource policy to guide Mrs VanderHoek's scheduling and employment, focussing on in-class assistance, with withdrawal as an option if that suits best.  We trust that these amendments will help to further hone our educational program - supporting the Board's vision is for an "innovative and exceptional educational program for our children."

In terms of staff, we will sadly need to bid a farewell to Ms Jess Edwards.  She has done an excellent job as our band leader!  With an increase in her hours at St Thomas Community Christian School, though, she will be unable to continue with us for 2012-2013. She will be dearly missed!  We are in the position of wanting to hire a capable band leader, with a love of God, music and children, on a part-time basis (practices once weekly, plus performances) - please call me if you know anyone or are interested yourself!

blessings,
//Keith Cameron//
Principal

A NOTE FROM MISS E
To my Immanuel Family,
Thank you for another wonderful year of music making!  It has been a blessing to spend my Thursdays with the school family at Immanuel and I've been so thankful that my schedule has allowed me to continue to my relationship with ICS over these past two year.  At this time, however, my teaching contract at STCCS has been expanded in such a way that I can no longer maintain my formal role with ICS as the Band Director.  Although my formal affiliation is ending, I look forward to making many more memories with my ICS family with events like the Getty concert and collaborative classroom trips or projects.  I'm reminded of Philippians 1:3-5 "I thank my God every time I remember you.  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...".  You have been a blessing and encouragement to me - may you be blessed as you serve our GREAT God!  - Miss "E''

Praying for Our Families at staff devotions this morning:  Eric & Evelina Hartemink, Cory & Jodie Hibbert, Chris & Christy Hiemstra, Allen & Randee Hooghiem, Andre & Sylvia Hooghiem
Praying For Our Staff this week:  Ms. Buma  


Reminder:  School Athletics T-Shirt:  Orders are due tomorrow, Thursday, May 31st.  Order form at the end of the Journal.

     Meat and Baked Goods:  Orders are due tomorrow, Thursday, May 31 with pickup on Friday, June 15th between 2 and 4.  Note:  this date has been changed from Thursday, because that is a P.D. and there will be no classes. Feel free to drop off your coolers and bags at the school for your convenience but please put your name on them. 
  
   The cheese will not be sent home till Thursday June 7 because of Track and Field day.

Tuition Assistance for 2012/2013:  If you would like to apply for Tuition Assistance for ICS next year, please download the application form. The form is available from the school website immanuelchristianschool.net and clicking on the “Policy Handbook and Board Meeting Minutes”, then “Policy Handbook”, then “Section 11 – Finance” and then “11.07 Tuition Assistance Policy”. The form is at the bottom of the policy. 
**New for 2012/2013 – LDCSS will begin collecting their own tuition in September.  If you would like to apply for Tuition Assistance, please contact their office at 519-455-4360.

District Track & Field Day in Strathroy – Wed., June 8 (raindate Thurs., June 7):  Just a reminder that there will be
No school on that day since the staff needs to be there to run the events at the Track Meet.  Students who are participating have been given a photo copy of their name tag, cover letter, map layout and schedule today.  Please check with your child if they are participating.
                                               
The Auxiliary will once again run the food both but we need helpers to set up the food cart, serve food items, and BBQ throughout the day.  If you are willing please Bettina at (519) 269 - 9662 or e-mail at rbpoortinga@start.ca.   Thank you!

We want to say A big Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped us out at our Track and Field Day last Wednesday.  It was a great day of staff, parents and children working together to make it all happen. 

Transportation Note for Wednesday, June 8 when I.C.S. has no classes the LDCSS students need busing.  Busing is as follows:  Mrs. Rita Tesselaar’s bus will leave her home at 7:45 a.m. (Students catching the bus at her house should be there by 7:40.)  She will stop at the Carter Side Rd/Hwy 3 at 7:50 then go to the school, leave I.C.S. at 8:00, stop at Hiemstra’s at 8:10, stop in Lyons at the Fire Hall at 8:15, and at Church St. in Belmont at 8:25.  The return trip will be done in the reverse order.  The bus should be at I.C.S. approx. 3:45 p.m. as usual.
If it rains on Wednesday ICS will have a normal school day and normal busing and this will take place on the rain date Thursday, June 9.

The T.R.I.P. order for June is attached.  Stock up for the summer!  Next order goes out with your back-to-school letter in August.  Orders are due on Thursday, June 7th with pick up on Thursday, June 14th
Reminder:   You will be able to continue purchasing No Frills/Valumart and Tim Horton cards at Aunt Kelly’s Deli, Clovermead Apiaries, or Family Flowers throughout the summer or give Theressa deJong (519-765-3372) or Grace Schipper (519-866-3731) a call.  We will have a limited number of other popular selling gift cards in stock but we will need a bit of notice in order to make them available to you for pickup. 

BAND TRIP:  A quick note to remind parents that all permission forms and fees for the Band's trip to Canada's Wonderland are due to the office no later than June 8th.  If you are interested in chaperoning this trip, please indicate your availability on the permission form, or email Miss Edwards at jess.m.edwards@gmail.com.  Looking forward to an exciting trip!

Another Volunteer Opportunity:  Anyone interested in sprucing up our front flower beds?  Just to freshen them up, trim, pull weeds, re-arrange or add a few plants. This can be set up as a one time job or ongoing, whatever is your preference.  If this is your interest please talk to Keith or Marie.

The Board of Immanuel Christian School warmly invites all friends and supporters to attend our graduation ceremony for the senior kindergarten and grade 8 class of 2012 on Wednesday, June 20 beginning at 8:00pm at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church.  Babysitting will be available in the church nursery.  Refreshments will be served behind the school following the ceremony. 

Thank your for inspiring a Generations of Heart Heroes
Dear Principal, 
On behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, thank you for registering for Jump Rope for Heart and inspiring a generation of Heart Heroes.  
Jump Rope for Heart has been in Canadian schools for 30 years and is one of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s most successful longstanding community engagement programs.  In addition to supporting heart and stroke research, education and advocacy, your participations in JUMP is the first step towards inspiring your students to be Heart Heroes. 
Being a Heart Hero means helping all kids keep their hearts strong and healthy.  By partnering with us at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, you can inspire improved heart health in your school and your community while making a difference in the lives of children who need our help.
Let’s work together to make a difference.
Fundraising awards for the children will be presented at the Awards Assembly on June 18th.

Library news:
1.  Our Used Book Sale continues just outside the library door.  Check on the books that are no longer going to be part of our library collection, and pick up those old favourites.  Twenty-five cents means you may keep it!  Note: There is an easy-read encyclopedia set (2000) if you are looking for a reference set that may be a bit outdated but still has valuable information.
2.  Tomorrow is our last day for classroom library visits.  ALL LIBRARY MATERIALS ARE DUE TO BE RETURNED ON MONDAY, JUNE 4.  Students still reading for their AR goal may talk to Mrs. Robinson about special arrangements.  All other students need to bring books for home or another library for silent reading times in class.
3.  Summer Sign-out will take place on Wed., June 20.  This gives students the opportunity to sign out up to 10 books for the summer.  Check upcoming Journals for a permission form or send a note to Mrs. Robinson.
4.  Inventory Days:  It is time to go over the shelves to determine if all the books in the computer database are still on the shelves.  If you can spare a few hours, your help would be greatly appreciated. I will be in the library on the following days and would welcome your help:          Thursday, June 7 - 8:30-4                          Friday, June 8 - 1-4
                          Tuesday, June 12 - 8:30-3                         Wednesday, June 13 - 8:30-4
     
The Aylmer Christian Community is hosting Keith and Kristyn Getty on September 19, 2012 for a concert to be held at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church.  Check out their website www.gettymusic.com.  The e-mail address for tickets and information is gettyconcertaylmer@hotmail.com. Tickets are also available at the Aylmer CRC, Monday – Thursday, 9-12 noon and also from committee members, Harry Broer, Trudy Wiebenga, Kees de Dreu and Sharon Schipper. 

Our used Library Book SaleAll books on the cart outside the Library are just 25 cents each.  The honour system is in place - use the container on the cart. 

Gold Medal Basketball Camp 2012:  July 9-13 and August 13-17 at Arthur Voaden S.S. in St. Thomas for boys and girls entering grades 5-12.  More information is available in the office or go to the web site www.goldmedal.on.ca 

Summer Smash!:  Join London Christian second annual Volleyball Camp! August 13-17, 2011, London District Christian Secondary School is hosting a volleyball camp for anyone born in they years 1998-2001. The camp will emphasize volleyball fundamentals and strategies, in a fun, positive environment. For more information and to register go to www.ldcss.ca 


FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

                                               JUNIOR and SENIOR KINDERGARTEN



Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten:
Bible: Jonah
Letters and sounds: u, l, f
Math: Numeral Recognition
Phonemic Awareness: Beginning Sounds, Ending Sounds
                Discovering things that float and sink

JK/SK and Grades 1 & 2 Class Trip Monday, June 4, 2012 to Greenview Aviaries:  We plan to leave at 8:45 am. Please provide a bus friendly snack and some activities to play on the bus. Some other things to consider are running shoes, picnic lunch, sun screen lotion, water, towel, and bathing suit. There is a splash zone that we may enjoy if the weather is warm. Return time is 3:15 pm. Thank you to all the volunteers who will join us on our school trip: Bus driver: Mrs. Ann Walters
JK/SK: Ms. Robyn Allison, Mr. Cliff Janssens, Mrs. Carrie Rempel
Gr. 1/2: Mrs. Wendy Abell, Mrs. Tammy Vannoord, Mrs. Jill Vording

GRADES 1 and 2 – Ms. Pieters

Memory Work: for Thursday, June 7
Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
Who is he, this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty – he is the King of glory. Psalm 24:9-10
Spelling: Spelling Dictation for Friday, June 1.  Grades 1 and 2: review words from units 1 – 30
Scholastic Bookclub Order: The last order form for this school year went out today. If you would like to place an order from the June flyer please send payment (cash or cheque) with the order form back to school by Friday, June 8. Thank you.

GRADES 3 and 4 – Ms. Buma

Fri. June 1 – Spelling Dictation:  Grade 3 words are:  air, against, all right, until, presents, beautiful, favourite, clothes, people, vacation, remember, already, hospital, minute, straight, younger, keepsake
Grade 4 words are:  multiply, imagination, favourite, computer, citizenship, invisible, undercover, enjoyment, discussion, America, unusual, example, melody, temperature, understanding, experiment, explanation, oxygen, historical, community
Memory Work:  Royal Anthem:  God Save the Queen (verse 1)
God save our gracious Queen. Long live our noble Queen. God save the Queen:
Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us:
God save the Queen.
Patriotic Song in London, England (1745)
Author and Composer:  Unknown
Students of the Week:  This week’s Students of the Week are:  Jordyn Vandendool and Braden Vandersleen.  Next week:  Josiah VanGurp and Samantha Vannoord
Accelerated Reader:  Reports will be sent home this Fri. June 1.  Many students have already achieved their Third Term goal. Well done! Keep reading girls and boys!  Goal due date is Fri. June 8. Remember to bring due books back for Thursday’s Library class.
Scholastic Book Orders:  June Book Orders were sent home today.  Please return any completed order forms by Fri. June 8.  Thank you.
Backus Heritage Conservation Area Field Trip – We had a wonderful time of learning and of fun on our field trip to Backus last week and would like to thank all those who accompanied us on this outing!  Special thanks to Mrs. Anita de Dreu for being our back up bus driver.  Your willingness to help us out is much appreciated!

GRADES 5 and 6 – Mrs. Drop

Creative Writing Contest:  Luke Schuurman's short story, "The Innocent Counterfeiter" has been chosen to be included in the top group of entries received in the Canadian Schools Creative Writing Contest.  His story will go forward into the final competition to be judged in Fall 2012.  The story will be included in a collection of short stories (anthology) called The Wishing Well.  Congratulations, Luke! 
Field Trip:  We are looking forward to our field trip to U.W.O in London tomorrow.  Please bring running shoes, a bottle of water and your lunch.  The activities will include sports, games and an astronomy presentation.  We will leave at approximately 8:40 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m.
Spelling:  This week's list is a review list.  Please study the words carefully, in preparation for dictation on Fri., June 1st. 
Math: Test on patterns on Mon June 4.  Encourage your child to study the questions in the Show What You Know section that will cover in class on Thu.
Memory Work: as we finish the year, we are coming to the Return from Exile.  Memory work for Thu June 5 is Jeremiah 30:18, "I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings; the city will be rebuilt on her ruins, and the palace will stand in its proper place."
Health test on Unit 1:  Cells June 7th.  
GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate

Bible: Key Assignment # 2 is due Tuesday, June 5.  A note to the parents of grade 7/8 students, regarding Assignment # 2, was sent home on May 15. 
Le Français:  The students have the results of the recent test. 
Spelling:  Prepare carefully for dictation on Fri., June 1st. 
Science review questions are to be completed by Friday.
There will be a grade 8 mathematics test next Tuesday, June 5th on Chapter 12.
The grade 8 math exam is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th.

Wednesday 23 May 2012


                   Wednesday, May 23, 2012


Mission:  The mission of Immanuel Christian School is to prepare students to meet the challenge of the world and culture they live in as young and growing Christians.  Thus, students are taught the skill of discernment in the light of God’s Word, the practice of stewardship for creation, the required commitment to a life of Christian service, and the beauty of witness through modeling God’s love in a broken world.

School’s email address:  immanuel@amtelecom.net
Principal’s email address: icsprincipal@amtelecom.net
ICS - Web: www.immanuelchristianschool.net Ph: 519-773-8476
LDCSS - Web:  www.ldcss.on.ca   Ph: 519-455-4360
Christian Education Foundation (endowment fund): www.ldcef.org

Upcoming Events

May    24    LDCSS Membership Meeting
           25    Grade 3 & 4 to Backus Heritage Conservation
29    New JK, current JK Orientation 8:40 - noon
30    Hat and Gum Day
31    Grade 5 & 6 to U.W.O.
June    3    Choir/Worship Team at Grace Community Church
              4    Grades JK-2 to Greenview Aviaries
   6    WD Track & Field in Strathroy (7th rain/heat date)
         No JK/SK – school is closed
   8    AR goals due;  LDCSS Art Festival
13      Last day of classes for LDCSS                                                     
14     ICS P.D. Day, LDCSS Study Day – no school
14   Band to Canada’s Wonderland
15     LDCSS Exam Day
18     LDCSS Study Day
19     LDCSS Exam Day
20     ICS Graduation; LDCSS Exam Day
21     Last day of school for ICS (half day)
22-26  Teacher Work Days; LDCSS Graduation

         
 


From the Principal's Desk:

Well, it was a great three days at Fair Glen Camp, for our grade 7/8 students, parent chaperones and staff alike!  Driving north of Toronto to the Lake Simcoe area, we left the rain behind and had sun for the remainder of our time.  The camp staff were very knowledgeable and friendly, guiding the grade 7s or grade 8s through canoeing, canoe orienteering, high ropes, low ropes, the climbing wall or a wide-area survival game.  We had the pleasure to share the camp with Cambridge Christian School and the Heritage Arrows homeschool group from St Thomas.  A number of musically talented Arrows led us in chapel worship on our second day.  Service groups helped out with setting and clearing dinner tables.  Evenings were filled with recreational time, a night-time game and campfires (I noticed the campfire riddles being re-told on the playground!).

The camp experience prompted reflection and appreciation of God's creation, presented a challenge and taught new skills, developed teamwork, and broadened friendships.  For the grade 7s, we trust that the teamwork will continue into their final year.  For the grade 8s, we trust that they will take with them the ability to develop new friendships, the appreciation of the wonder of creation, and a growing awareness of their God-given place within it.

These last few weeks of the school year are surely very busy!  I encourage all of you to keep up to date through careful reading of the Journal, including the calendar and the specific announcements that follow.  You can also access the Journal through the blog linked from the ICS main webpage...  Happy reading!

in Christ,
//Keith Cameron//

Praying for Our Families at staff devotions this morning:  Peter & Sherry DeKraker, Hans & Sheryle Drop, 
Jim & Helen Friesen, John & Suzie Guenther
Praying For Our Staff this week:  Ms. Pieters  

Reminder:  School Athletics T-Shirt:  Orders are due on Thursday, May 31st.  Order forms available in the office or if requested I
                    Can send one out via e-mail.

Meat and Baked Goods:  Our last order for the school year was sent out with last week’s Journal.  Stock up your freezer for the summer!  Orders are due next week Thursday, May 31 with pickup on Thursday, June 14 between 2 and 4.  Feel free to drop off your coolers and bags at the school for your convenience but please put your name on them. 

Cheese order – Attached is the last cheese order for the school year.  Stock up on great, fresh cheese and Dutch treats.  Remember you can request your cheese to be vacuum sealed so it will stay fresh for a long time.  Orders are due on Wednesday, May 30 with delivery on Wednesday, June 6th.

Christian Reformed World Missions Poster Contest:  Of the 435 posters sent in this year our school has 5 winners.  Congratulations to:         William Mantel - 1st place award for ages 6 and under
Selena Kroondyk - 2nd place award for ages 6 and under
Megan Friesen - 1st place award for ages 7 - 8
Jocelyn Shelton - Honourable Mention for ages 7 - 8
Victoria Krahn - 2nd place award for ages 9 -10

Bussing:  Our new Junior Kindergarten students for Sept. 2012-2013 and our current Junior Kindergarten students will have their orientation day on Tuesday, May 29 till noon.  Some new, young students may be riding our buses that morning.  Invitations were sent home to all the children involved.  We look forward to having them with us.

Volunteer opportunity for next year:   We are looking for someone to take over the monthly cheese order fundraiser.  This includes putting notes in the journal, collecting the orders from the office, ordering cheese from our supplier, and sorting once a month. (Cheese is delivered the first Wednesday of every month.)  You would not have to take care of collecting money.  Please talk to Nancy Robinson or Emily Schuurman (schuur7@execulink.com) if you are interested.  We'd be happy to work along side you for a while too!

Another Volunteer Opportunity:  Anyone interested in sprucing up our front flower beds?  Just to freshen them up, trim, pull weeds, re-arrange or add a few plants. This can be set up as a one time job or ongoing, whatever is your preference.  If this is your interest please talk to Keith or Marie.

QUICK CASH FUNDRAISER for the Auxiliary:  If you’re going to be at the June 6th District Track and Field Day in Strathroy, the ICS Auxiliary can use your help.  We need individuals like YOU to set up the food cart, serve food items, and BBQ throughout the day.  If you want to join in all the fun call me at (519) 269 - 9662 or send me a quick e-mail at rbpoortinga@start.ca.   Thank you!

Hat and Gum day is next Wednesday May 30th.  Each class will come to the gym for a short time in the morning and participate in their choice of activities.  These include:  face painting, hair painting, nail painting, hair braiding, basketball shoot and beanbag toss.  There will also be baked goods for sale.  The students will be allowed to chew gum and wear a hat in school for the day by buying a licence.  Each event/item is 50 cents.  The proceeds of this fundraiser go to publishing Christian curriculum.  We suggest that each child brings no more than 5 dollars for the event.  Gum will be available for purchase or you can bring your own.  Please do not send baked goods to school for the bake table.  The Education Committee will provide peanut free items.  Separate combs will be used for each student for hair braiding and hair painting.  Thanks for your support.  It should be a fun morning! 

The Aylmer Christian Community is hosting Keith and Kristyn Getty on September 19, 2012 for a concert to be held at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church.  Check out their website www.gettymusic.com.  The e-mail address for tickets and information is gettyconcertaylmer@hotmail.com. Tickets are also available at the Aylmer CRC, Monday – Thursday, 9-12 noon and also from committee members, Harry Broer, Trudy Wiebenga, Kees de Dreu and Sharon Schipper. 

Used Book Sale:  For the past few months, I have been "weeding" our library shelves by removing books that are old, duplicate copies, in bad shape, not being read, out-of-date, etc.  These items are now available for purchase in our Used Book Sale on the cart outside the Library.  The price is right - just 25 cents each.  Feel free to browse and take home favourites you may come across.  The honour system is in place - use the container on the cart. 

Everyone is invited to a fun Worship Night featuring Derrick Drover Band on May 25th at Creekside Community Church, 649 Talbot Line, Aylmer starting at 6:30 p.m.  Feel free to come when it’s convenient for you and you may leave when you wish.  Just sit back, worship, praise and enjoy a time of music.  Questions call 519-765-1060.

Gold Medal Basketball Camp 2012:  July 9-13 and August 13-17 at Arthur Voaden S.S. in St. Thomas for boys and girls entering grades 5-12.  More information is available in the office or go to the web site www.goldmedal.on.ca 

Athletes In Action Soccer Camp July 16-20, age 6-12 – information was attached to last week’s Journal.  www.athletesinaction.com

Summer Smash!:  Join London Christian second annual Volleyball Camp! August 13-17, 2011, London District Christian Secondary School is hosting a volleyball camp for anyone born in they years 1998-2001. The camp will emphasize volleyball fundamentals and strategies, in a fun, positive environment. For more information and to register go to www.ldcss.ca 

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

                                                  JUNIOR and SENIOR KINDERGARTEN



Reminder:  New JK for September and current JK students orientation on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:40 – 12 noon. 
                   June 6 no JK/SK classes.


JK/SK and Grades 1 & 2 Class Trip: We are looking forward to going to Greenview Aviaries on Monday, June 4th. We plan to leave around 8:50 am and return back to school before 3:20 pm. JK/SK will need four volunteers and Grades 1 & 2 will need three volunteers to help us on this day. 

GRADES 1 and 2 – Ms. Pieters

Memory Work: for Wed. May 30   
Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.   Psalm 24:7-8
Spelling: Spelling Dictation for Friday, May 25.  Grades 1 and 2: review words from units 22 – 30

GRADES 3 and 4 – Ms. Buma

Congratulations:  We would like to wish Dylan Kroondyk a very Happy Birthday.  Dylan turned 10 years old today, May 23.  Happy Birthday, Dylan!  May God richly bless you in your new year of life!
Memory Work: Thurs. May 24 – Scripture Verses:  Philippians 2: 10 – 11 (See last week’s Journal)
Wed. May 30, Song:  (Our Historical Community, OACS Creation Studies unit.)
We Know Who Holds the Future
We know who holds the future, and we know He holds our hands,
With God things don’t just happen, everything by Him is planned.
So as we face tomorrow, with its questions large and small,
We’ll trust our God who cares for us, and give to Him our all.
Adapted from the original song, I Know Who Holds the Future by Alfred B. Smith
© 1947 Singspiration, Inc.
Thurs. May 24 – Spelling Dictation:  Grade 3 words are: they’re, there, their, soup, night, knight, right, write, weight, wait, piece, peace, hour, our, wrote, its, it’s
Grade 4 words are: disappear, disappoint, disagree, dishonest, unable, uncertain, unbeaten, uncomfortable, unkind, unknown, rewrite, review, rebuild, recall, misbehave, misuse, misunderstand, misspell, unwrap, disrespectful
Students of the Week:  This week’s Students of the Week are:  Kaylynn Mantel and Micah Schuurman.  Next week: Jordyn Vandendool and Braden Vandersleen
Field Trip Update:  We are looking forward to our field trip this Friday, May 25, to Backus Heritage Conservation Area, Port Rowan.  A letter was sent home last Friday, May 18, which included details of the days programming and activities. We would like to thank our bus driver, Mrs. Ann Walters, and our many adult volunteers who offered to accompany us on this day:  Mrs. Wendy Abell, Mrs. Kaye Baese, Mrs. Janneke Kroondyk, Mrs. Emily Schuurman, Ms. Brooke Vandendool, Mr. Dave VanGurp and Mrs. Charlena Ypma. We plan to leave ICS by 9:00 a.m. and plan to return by 3:15 p.m.  We hope to have a great day at Backus with our instructor, school mistress and tour guide, Mrs. Robin de Cloet.  Thank you!  Ms. Buma


GRADES 5 and 6 – Mrs. Drop

Field Trip:  We are looking forward to a field trip on Thurs., May 31.  We will be participating in Wild Western Days at The University of Western Ontario in the morning.  Wild Western Days is a program that offers students an introduction to basic skills, techniques, and fundamentals in a variety of sports and games.  The Wild Western Days staff is comprised mainly of University of Western Ontario students, many of whom are varsity athletes and kinesiology undergraduates.  All staff are up-to-date with the latest strategies and techniques in their specific sport and have extensive experience working with children.  After lunch, we will then have an astronomy presentation hosted by a PhD student with the Department of Physics & Astronomy.  We plan to leave at 8:45 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m.  Volunteers are required to help out on the trip.  If you are interested and available, please send a note with your child.  Thank you to Mrs. Walters, who will be our bus driver!

Language Arts:  Spelling dictation will be on Fri., May 25.  Accelerated Reader goals are due on June 7. 
Social Studies Projects:  Great effort and work on the projects about the United States!  The rest of the presentations will be tomorrow. 
Health test on Cells Thursday, June 6th.
Math:  Reminder: Fibonacci project is due on Thu May 24th in class.  Check out the wikispaces page for details.
Bible: Group projects on Daniel will be presented in class on Fri May 25th to Ms Jones (Mr Cameron is away for a governance conference that day).
Memory work: we will be continuing our responsive reading from Daniel 6.  For Thu May 31:
[grade 6]: 
26 “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 
[grade 5]:
27 He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.  He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
Science:  We welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Arthur Oslach, Aylmer Councillor, on Tuesday, May 29 at 1:10 p.m.  He will be sharing his hobby and interest in astronomy.

GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate

Fair Glen:   God richly blessed our recent trip to Fair Glen.  The weather was great and the students enthusiastically participated in all the scheduled activities such as rock-climbing, high ropes, team building, canoeing, camp fires, and various other games.  We are grateful for our parent drivers and chaperones, Mr. Cameron, Mr. Vannoord, Mrs. Versteegen-Buis, and Mrs. De Jong, for making this trip memorable and, as one student exclaimed, "Totally Awesome!" Thank you very much.

Homework/ Tests
Grade 7 Math test on Integers next  Tuesday, May 29th
Grade 8 Math test on Algebra this Friday, May 25th.
Check wikispaces for daily homework assignments and student devotions.
Reminder- A.R. goals are to be achieved by June 8th.
Bible: Key Assignment # 2 is due Tuesday, June 5.  A note to the parents of grade 7/8 students, regarding Assignment # 2, was sent home last week Tuesday (May 15). 
Memory Work:  2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 for Thursday, May 24.  For next week Ephesians 4:15,16
Le Français:  Test - Le Vocabulaire et La Grammaire - jeudi le 24 mai
Spelling:  Be ready for dictation on Fri., May 25.

Wednesday 16 May 2012


 

 

                Wednesday, May 16, 2012


Mission:  The mission of Immanuel Christian School is to prepare students to meet the challenge of the world and culture they live in as young and growing Christians.  Thus, students are taught the skill of discernment in the light of God’s Word, the practice of stewardship for creation, the required commitment to a life of Christian service, and the beauty of witness through modeling God’s love in a broken world.

School’s email address:  immanuel@amtelecom.net
Principal’s email address: icsprincipal@amtelecom.net
ICS - Web: www.immanuelchristianschool.net Ph: 519-773-8476
LDCSS - Web:  www.ldcss.on.ca   Ph: 519-455-4360
Christian Education Foundation (endowment fund): www.ldcef.org

Upcoming Events


May    16-18  Grade 7&8 at Fair Glen
17    no ICS Band practice
19    12th Annual Golf Tournament at Pine Knott
21    Victoria Day Holiday – no school
23    ICS Track & Field Day (raindate Mon. 28th)
           24    LDCSS Membership Meeting  
29    New JK, current JK Orientation 8:40 - noon
30    Hat and Gum Day
June   3     Choir/Worship Team at Grace Community Church
  6     WD Track & Field in Strathroy (7th rain/heat date)
          - no classes for JK/SK - school is closed 
 7    AR goals due;  LDCSS Art Festival
13     Last day of classes for LDCSS
14     ICS P.D. Day, LDCSS Study Day – no school
15     LDCSS Exam Day
18     LDCSS Study Day
19     LDCSS Exam Day
20     ICS Graduation; LDCSS Exam Day
21     Last day of school for ICS (half day)
22-26  Teacher Work Days; LDCSS Graduation

         
 


From the Principal's Desk:

It was a distinct pleasure to welcome so many grandparents and senior friends into the school on Monday!  We had about 110 people join us in class visits, for lunch and for class presentations in the afternoon.  Thank-you to all who helped make this day a success, including our classroom, kitchen and yard duty volunteers, as well as those on our Ladies' Auxiliary and Promotions Committee!  

I asked grandparents to share memories such as the most memorable world event (the Second World War, JFK's assassination and the World Trade Centre attacks were prominent), as well as their own school experiences (many liked Math and English, walked several miles to school, uphill both ways, or course!).  However, what was most interesting was the advice many wished to pass on to our current students: follow God, don't give up, enjoy life, be kind, loving, considerate, know that Jesus is with you.  These are our Graduate Expectations phrased differently, and from a well-respected source.  It is our joy and challenge at ICS to shape children's characters towards God, and to do so in concert with church and home, including all generations.

On another note, I'm looking forward to three days away with our gr. 7/8 class as we head up to Fair Glen Camp for the class retreat. I will describe highlights of our time in next week's Journal.

in Christ,
//Keith Cameron//

Praying for Our Families at staff devotions this morning:  Mike & Wendy Abell, Larry & Irene Buis,                                                                                                                    Keith & Amanda Cameron, Kelly & Theressa DeJong
Praying For Our Staff this week:  Mrs. Groeneweg

Update on the Drive Total:  As of May 15, the new drive total is $71,315!!  We have exceeded our drive goal of $70,000.  Praise God from whom all blessing flow.
Reminder: Bus transportation for the rest of the week will be as normal since we are not taking a bus to Fair Glen this year. 
    Yogurt Containers:  send in what you have.  Our deadline for the program is Tuesday, May 29th.  No more after that.

T.R.I.P.:  Our supplier has informed us that there are no more $5 and $10 Sobeys paper certificates available anymore.

School Athletics T-Shirt will be offered for sale again.  Orders are due on Thursday, May 31st to have them available before the end of school.  Promoting team building and school pride, our intent is to have all students from gr. 1 – 8 have these as mandatory, short sleeve shirts for gym class in Fall 2012.  If you place your order now you still have the opportunity to have your name printed on the back.  If you purchase in August before school starts then you will not have that option.  At that time we will have a variety of sizes available and sell them to the students as needed.  See last week’s Journal for an order form. A sample of the red t-shirt and a black hoodie are on display in the office.

Volunteer opportunity for next year:   We are looking for someone to take over the monthly cheese order fundraiser.  It includes putting notes in the journal, collecting the orders from the office, ordering cheese from our supplier, and sorting once a month. (Cheese is delivered the first Wednesday of every month.)  You would not have to take care of collecting money.  Please talk to Nancy Robinson or Emily Schuurman (schuur7@execulink.com) if you are interested.  We'd be happy to work along side you for a while too!

2012 ICS GOLF TOURNAMENT:    Thank you for all the golfers that have registered for the Golf Tournament this weekend.  We have 26 teams registered!!!  Remember, for those of you who are participating - there will be a Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m. sharp.  Try to arrive at the course a little early so that we can have you ready to tee off.  PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER THAT LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE.  For those who are attending for dinner only, aim for 6:00 p.m.  See you all on Saturday!!!!!!  Should you have any questions, contact one of our Committee Members - Harry Knibbe, Tracy Mantel, Dean Mantel, Ken Vandendool, Lisa Vankemenade, Jeff Vannoord, Tammie Vannoord, and Harley Zylstra.

Track and Field:  Wednesday, May 23.  Thank you to all those who have offered to help us out so far with our Track and Field Day events and activities!  We are preparing our volunteer list, making contacts and confirmations via phone.  We welcome the help of ICS Alumni as well.  Parents, we will try to accommodate your assistance at one or more of the events where your children are scheduled to participate.  If you wish to still volunteer please send an e-mail to the school as soon as possible.
Note:  All our volunteers will get free lunch tickets (1 hot dog, 1 drink, and 1 freezie).  Volunteers may purchase extra items also.  As soon as we have our volunteer list finalized, it will be sent home with your child.                              Thank you, Ms. Pieters, Ms. Buma

Hot Dog Lunch:   All students will be given a free lunch: 1 hot dog, 1 drink and 1 freezie.  See last week’s Journal for an order form, if you wish to purchase any additional items.  Please send in payment with the order.

The Auxiliary is looking for volunteers for the lunch crew.  Call Bettina Poortinga at (519) 269-9662 or email at rbpoortinga@start.ca

QUICK CASH FUNDRAISER for the Auxiliary:  If you’re going to be at the June 6th District Track and Field Day in Strathroy, the ICS Auxiliary can use your help.  We need individuals like YOU to set up the food cart, serve food items, and BBQ throughout the day.  If you want to join in all the fun call me at (519) 269 - 9662 or send me a quick e-mail at rbpoortinga@start.ca.   Thank you!

Hat and Gum Day Wednesday May 30th.  If you are interested in helping please call Joanne Saarloos (519-773-8827) or Emily Schuurman (519-877-2320 or schuur7@execulink.com). 

London District Christian School Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 24th.  Agendas were sent home last week Friday.  Please attend and be informed as to the business of the high school.

The Aylmer Christian Community is hosting Keith and Kristyn Getty on September 19, 2012 for a concert to be held at the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church.  Check out their website www.gettymusic.com.  The e-mail address for tickets and information is gettyconcertaylmer@hotmail.com. Tickets are also available at the Aylmer CRC, Monday – Thursday, 9-12 noon and also from committee members, Harry Broer, Trudy Wiebenga, Kees de Dreu and Sharon Schipper. 

Bill 13: see last week’s Journal.


From the Library:  There was much excitement in school last week for Book Week!
Students were involved in book related activities all week at school, and many participated in Library Tic-Tac-Toe.  Winners of this contest were Caleb Poortinga (K-Gr.2), Michael Drop (Gr. 3-5) and Tyler Kaastra (Gr.6-8).   Mrs. Anna Krahn, David Schuurman and Jocelyn Shelton were the winners of the Usborne Books draw.  Congratulations to all our winners!
One of the Library-based activities was for students to vote for their favourite title/author/series. They could choose any author they wanted, not only those whose books are found in our library.  The results tallied by division were Primary (K-2) – a tie for Robert Munsch and Eric Carle. Junior (3-5) – Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton, and Intermediate (6-8) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  In previous years the voting was much closer.  This year there was a great variety in the books chosen.  It's interesting to see what students are reading and which books and authors impact them enough to be listed as “Favourites”.
A big Thank-you to those who helped make our book sales run so efficiently – Mrs. Vyn (Living Books) and Mrs. Lendvay (Usborne Books).  Proceeds from the book sales allowed us to choose about $300 worth of books for the Library!!  Thank you for your support!
The main point of having Book Week is to instil an enjoyment of reading in our students.  We hope you continue to celebrate reading and have fun with books at home and in school.

Used Book Sale:  For the past few months, I have been "weeding" our library shelves by removing books that are old, duplicate copies, in bad shape, not being read, out-of-date, etc.  These items are now available for purchase in our Used Book Sale on the cart outside of the Library.  The price is right - just 25 cents each.  Feel free to browse and take home favourites you may come across.  The honour system is in place - use the container on the cart. 

The YMCAYOUTH Summer Work Student Exchange is looking for families to bullet students age 16 & 17 for 6 weeks while they participate in a language and summer work exchange program.  The Y will work with the participants and families to plan week-end activities and for one evening each week.  For more details call Danielle Berkel, the London South Local Coordinator @ 226 9261360 or go on line at www.summer-work.com.

Athlete In Action Soccer Camp July 16-20, age 6-12 – see the information attached

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

                                                  JUNIOR and SENIOR KINDERGARTEN



Reminder:  New JK for September and current JK students orientation on Tuesday, May 29th from 8:40 – 12 noon. 
June 6 is the Woodstock District Track Meet held in Strathroy.  We will not be holding JK/SK classes this year as in previous years.  The school is closed for the day. 
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten:
Bible: Elisha
                Letters and sounds: r, m, d
Math: Numeral Recognition
Phonemic Awareness: Beginning Sounds, Ending Sounds
Show and Tell : Thursday, May 24th – SK, Monday, May 28th -JK

Year End Class Trip:  JK to Grade 2 will be going to Greenview Aviaries on Monday, June 4th.  More details to follow.
GRADES 1 and 2 – Ms. Pieters

Happy 8th Birthday
to
Ben Weesjes
Thursday, May 17, 2012
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15
Memory Work: for Wed. May 23  
The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.  Psalm 24:1-2
Spelling: Spelling Dictation for Friday, May 18
Grade 1: book, good, look, wood, took, take, stood, stand
Grade 2: which, where, there, before, after, over, again, inside, outside, under

GRADES 3 and 4 – Ms. Buma

Memory Work:  Thurs. May 24 – Scripture Verses:  Philippians 2:  10 – 11
When the name of Jesus is spoken, everyone’s knee will bow to worship him.
Every knee in heaven and on earth and under the earth will bow to worship him.
Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord.
And God the Father will receive the glory.
Kids’ Study Bible (NIRV)
Fri. May 18 – Spelling Dictation:  Grade 3 words are:  brother, mother, another, field, friend, heard, early, friendly, head, near, year, shield, eat, measure, break, hurt, fearful
Grade 4 words are:  hopeless, careless, homeless, tireless, hopeful, fearful, cheerful, careful, graceful, happily, friendly, angrily, swiftly, suddenly, darkness, goodness, sadness, kindness, helpfulness, immediately
Accelerated Reader:  AR reports will be sent home this Friday, May 18.  Third Term goal due date is Fri. June 8.  Keep reading girls and boys!
Student of the Week:  This week’s Students of the Week are:  Victoria Krahn and Dylan Kroondyk. 
Next week:  Kaylynn Mantel and Micah Schuurman.
Field Trip:  On Friday, May 25, we will be going on a field trip to Backus Heritage Conservation Area, Port Rowan.  We plan to leave the school at 9:00 a.m. and hope to return by 3:15 p.m.  Thank you to our bus driver, Mrs. Ann Walters, who will be bringing us to Backus on this day!  This is a field trip about Pioneer Life, how the pioneers settled and built homes, and how they worked in family and village communities.  We will discover how these early settlers lived off the land, using God’s gifts of creation, depending on his faithfulness to survive the hardships of making a new home.  A letter including further details about our field trip will be sent home with your child this Friday, May 18.  We will be requiring 3 adult volunteers to assist us on this day.  Please feel free to contact me at school or at home by Monday, May 21, if you are able to accompany us on this outing.  Thank you.  Ms. Buma

GRADE 5 and 6 – Mrs Drop
Field Trip:  We are looking forward to a field trip on Thurs., May 31.  We will be participating in Wild Western Days at the University of Western Ontario in the morning.  Wild Western Days is a program that offers students an introduction to basic skills, techniques, and fundamentals in a variety of sports and games.  The Wild Western Days staff is comprised mainly of University of Western Ontario students, many of whom are varsity athletes and kinesiology undergraduates.  All staff are up-to-date with the latest strategies and techniques in their specific sport and have extensive experience working with children.  After lunch, we will then have an astronomy presentation hosted by a PhD student with the Department of Physics & Astronomy.  We plan to leave at 8:45 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m.  Volunteers are required to help out on the trip.  If you are interested and available, please send a note with your child.  Thank you!
Science Family Fun:  Astronomy Public Nights at the Cronyn Observatory at U.W.O. occur weekly during May through August in the evenings, from 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  There is no charge, and no reservations are necessary.  There is a time to view the skies through the telescope and to pose questions to the astronomer hosting the evening.  Special Event:  On June 5, 2012, the public is invited to view the extremely rare Venus Transit.  The planet Venus will move in front of the sun.  Venus transits are rare events - the next one will be in 2117.  More information may be found at http://physics.uwo.ca/outreach/public_nights.html
Social Studies:  Continue to work on your U.S. projects!  They are due on Thurs., May 17.
Accelerated Reader:  Reading goals are due on June 7.
Spelling: Dictation is a review of selected words from Units 20-25.  Review the list of words.  Dictation will be on Friday, May 18th.
Math:  Fibonacci project is now due on Thurs May 24th.  Check out the wikispaces page for details.
Bible: Group project on Daniel is due on Friday, May 25th.
Memory work: we will be doing a responsive reading from Daniel 6 over two weeks.  For Thu May 24:
[grade 5]: 
26 “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 
[grade 6]:
27 He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.  He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate

Le Français:  Un Test - Vocabulaire & Grammaire - jeudi le 24 mai
Bible: Key Assignment # 1 for the unit Upon This ROCK in due Tuesday, May 22.  Key Assignment # 2 is due Tuesday, June 5.  A note to the parents of grade 7/8 students, regarding Assignment # 2, was sent home yesterday (May 15).  The students also received their grades for the unit Dangerous Journey.
Memory Work:  2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 for Thursday, May 24)