Wednesday, December 12, 2012
School’s email address: immanuel@amtelecom.net
Principal’s email address: icsprincipal@amtelecom.net
ICS Website:
www.immanuelchristianschool.net 519-773-8476
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LDCSS Website:
www.ldcss.on.ca 519-455-4360
Christian
Education Foundation (endowment fund): www.ldcef.org
Upcoming Events
Dec 17
Christmas Program matinee @ 1:30
19
8:55 Chapel; Hot Dog Lunch;
Christmas Program 7:00 p.m.
20
Carolling in the p.m. LDCSS Concert
21
Last Day of classes; Skating 1:45 – 2:45
Jan. 7
classes resume
25
Dinner and Auction – Looking for donations!
From the
Principal's Desk::
Well,
the final week before school lets out for the holidays is upon us! There
are several special events happening this week (as well as the weeks right
after Christmas) which I'll highlight here:
Christmas Program - Mon at 1:30 pm and Weds at 7
pm. Parents of JK children, please note the special times for these
events. Classes will still run on Tue and Thu, but Mrs Groeneweg will have a
calmer pace those days... This
year’s program is called “Greetings From The Heart”. Come for a time of spoken word, drama, song
and instrumentals as we hear the Christmas story being told through the eyes of
children. May we celebrate the birth of
our Saviour and enjoy a time of bringing Glory to God. Refreshments will be served after the
program.
Hot Dog lunch - Weds 19 Dec, orders due
Dec. 17. Please see the order form.
School
Carolling
- we will be going out into our community from 1 - 3 pm on Thu 20 Dec.
Grades 5 -8 will carol along main street, and have hot chocolate at the
Perc, while the primary wing will carol at Heritage Place
School Skate - we will finish the week
with a skate at the East Elgin Community Centre at 1:45 pm -2:45. SK
through grade 2 must wear helmets, all should wear gloves. Students may
dress in Christmas colours, if they like.
Skates may be rented at the rink for $2 if needed. Parents are
welcome to accompany their JK children to skating if they wish.
New Parent
Information Evening
- talk us up with friends and family! Our
annual registration event is the evening of Fri 18 Jan!
Parent Education
Night - as
parents, keep on top of what your children are doing. Mark your calendars for
the evening of Wed Jan 23. This year's focus is on some of the
technology being used for literacy and communication. Choose a workshop
on Accelerating Parents (use of the Accelerated Reader program) or An Evening
at the Docs (use of Google Docs).
We
want our special events to be a celebration of the season, and of the gift of
Christian education we have here at ICS. May we, with Mary, treasure up
the events of the Christmas holiday, and ponder the meaning of Christ's birth
in our hearts.
in
Christ,
//Keith
Cameron//
Praying for our Families: Last week Thursday we prayed for John &
Anna Krahn and Andre & Janneke Kroondyk.
Praying for our Staff: This week we will pray for Ms. Jones and continued
healing for Mr. TenBruggencate.
Reminders: Samko Toy Sale
Tea
Towels: Did you make your donation yet?
Meat & Baked Goods order pick up Thursday, Dec. 20
from 2:30-4. Coolers, with names on
them, are welcome. Looking for a volunteer: If anyone is interested in joining the meat
and baked goods team please call Irene Versteegen-Buis 765-4766. The time involved is 1 part day and 1 full
day 4X a year. It’s great for volunteer
hours and its kinda fun.
T.R.I.P Order pick up is scheduled for
tomorrow, Thurs., Dec. 13 in the afternoon. However, because of the busyness of
the season, our supplier of gift cards has informed us that there could be a
delay in receiving our order. If this
happens, we may not be able to send home orders on Thursday. We will do our best to get orders filled as
soon as the gift cards arrive. –Grace
& Theressa.
The January Cheese Order is attached. Orders are due Dec.19 if you are sending it in with
your child or you can call or e-mail Keli-Lyn by Jan.
2nd. (519-765-1026, keli.lockyer@hotmail.com). Delivery is January 9th, the first
Wed. after we are back to school.
Volunteer
Opportunity :
Since the gym is rented out this
weekend, we need to set up our Christmas display for the Christmas Program on
Monday morning in order to be ready for the afternoon matinee. If you are able to help, please contact the
school.
Derrick Drover Concert at Richmond 53895
Church St.
Our Community Service Projects:
Food Drive for the Corner Cupboard: Our tree is the collection point for non-perishable
food items for the Corner Cupboard to help needy families at Christmas
time. So pick up a few extra items with
your weekly groceries and send them to school with your child(ren). Let’s see how big an amount of groceries we
can put under the tree!
Our
Hat / Scarf / Mitten / Socks tree for the Optimist Club: You may bring in new hats, mittens, scarfs or socks.
The Optimist Club works together with the Corner Cupboard. Both organizations appreciate our school
being involved in these projects. Thank you!
Chess Club: Sign up forms will be posted in the hall for all
students in grades 3-8 who are interested in joining the chess club starting on
Monday, January 7 during the lunch hours.
All interested students will take their lunch to the board room and play
chess while they eat their lunch. Our
Grade by Grade Chess Tournament in London
Upcoming in January: The Auxiliary is looking for willing volunteers to
do “a good old fashioned kitchen cleaning”.
We are looking to do this after Christmas, in January, when all the
busyness of the season is over. Men are
welcome to join the women (especially to move the stove and fridge). Hopefully many willing workers can come out
to get the job done quickly. If you have
a difficult time getting your required volunteers hours in this is a great
opportunity. A date will be set in early
January we will keep you informed.
Dinner
Extravaganza and Trivia Bonanza – Friday, Jan. 25th at ICS: Roast Beef & Chicken
Dinner with all the fixins (catered by Belmont Caterers) Guest MC and trivia night, followed by a live
auction (hosted by Jesse Vannoord) – an elegant evening of great food and
entertainment! Tickets are $40 per
person or $300 per table of 8. Are you
(or your table) smarter than a fifth grader?
Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? Or for a unique company holiday dinner idea? Reserve your tickets by calling or emailing
the school office.
Already have a donation for the auction? Drop it off at the school – labelled with
your name, phone # and value of the item(s).
(No used items please) THANK YOU!
– ICS Fundraising Committee
You are cordially invited
to join us for our annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 20 at 7:30
p.m. in the school gymnasium. Our program will feature choral and instrumental
music selections, Scripture readings, and community carol singing. We hope you
can join us!
Hockey: Boys and girls in Grade 5 to 8 interested in trying
out for the ICS hockey team may sign up this week. A note containing relevant information and a
permission form will be sent home with these students.
Boys basketball assistant coach is sought!
Please speak to Mr Cameron.
Practices are Monday at lunch and Wednesday after school from 3:30 – 5.
Senior
Girls' Basketball: Practices for this week and next week will be on
Wednesdays and Fridays during the lunch recess. Thank you to Mrs.
Friesen and Mrs. Hiemstra, who will be coaching the team!
FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
School-wide memory work:
School-wide memory work:
Greetings
from the Heart Christmas Program: please find the complete Silent Night
lyrics below, for review at home. You can also use the link on our
Wikispaces main page to vies the YouTube compilation (http://www.youtube</x>.com/watch?v=jYtyhO6IYN4&feature=youtu.be)
Silent
night! Holy night!
All
is calm, all is bright,
Round
yon Virgin Mother and Child!
Holy
Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep
in heavenly peace!
Sleep
in heavenly peace!
Douce
nuit, sainte nuit !
Dans
les cieux ! L'astre luit.
Le
mystère annoncé s'accomplit
Cet
enfant sur la paille endormi,
C'est
l'amour infini !
C'est
l'amour infini !
Stille
Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Gottes
Sohn, o wie lacht
Liebe
aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
Da
uns schlägt die rettende Stund.
Jesus
in deiner Geburt!
Jesus
in deiner Geburt!
Stille
nacht, Heilige nacht,
Heil
en vree wordt gebracht.
Aan
een wereld, verloren in schuld,
God's
belofte wordt heerlijk vervuld.
Amen,
Gode zij d'eer,
Amen,
Gode zij d'eer.
JUNIOR / SENIOR
KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten:
Bible: Three Wise Men
Letter and sound: o
The Legend of the Candy
Cane
Practicing for our Christmas Program: Greetings
from the Heart
Monday, Dec. 17:
JK is welcome to join for the entire day. Parents may also bring their child for 1 p.m.
sharp. Let us know which option you
prefer, via note to school tomorrow or send a quick e-mail to the office. Thanks.
Friday, December 21st skating from 1:45 - 2:45.
All JK students are welcome to join us if you are accompanied by your
parents.
GRADES 1 and
2 - Ms. Pieters
Memory Work: for Wednesday,
Dec. 19 Jesus began to teach ... saying: “You have heard that it was said,
'Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute
you,...”
Matthew 5:43-44
Spelling: Spelling Dictation words for Friday, December 14
Grade 1: she,
ship, shell, dish, wish
Grade 2: boat, coat, float, long, along, belong, paw, fawn, tall, wall
GRADES 3 and
4 – Ms. Buma
Fri. Dec. 14 – Spelling Dictation: Grade
3 words are: awful, called, falling,
mall, small, straw, drawing, strongest, longer, song, along, bought, brought,
rough, tough, enough, crawl
Grade 4 words are: anyone, however, everything, himself,
birthday, herself, somewhere, afternoon, chalkboard, daydream, downstairs,
grandparents, breakfast, outfield, scarecrow, nobody, dragonfly, keyboard,
staircase, starboard
Fri. Dec. 14 – Grade 3: Multiplication
Checkup 4 – Example: (4 x 8 = 32) and (4
x 0 = 0)
Grade 4: 3 – digit division with and without remainders –
Example: (452 ÷ 8 = 56 R4) and (504 ÷ 7
= 72)
Fri. Dec. 14 – Recorder Karate: Students,
who have achieved their white belt, may try for their yellow belt by
successfully playing Gently Sleep, with pitches G, A and B. Students who would like to try again for
their white belt (Hot Cross Buns with pitches G, A and B) may also do so on
this day.
Wed.
Dec. 19 -
Memory Work: (Please
see above.) Students with Shepherd and Angel speaking parts in our
Christmas Program, should continue to practice their lines. Lamb costume notes
were sent home with some students today. Please look for white or black
tops and bottoms, students with Lamb acting parts.
Student of the Week: This week’s Student of the Week is Ben
Weesjes. Next week: Seth Klassen.
Kleenex
Boxes: Thank
you for any contributions to our supply of tissue boxes.
GRADE 5 and 6 – Mrs Drop
Math: We have started a
unit on Decimals.
Memory
Work:
Continue to memorize your Christmas parts and the song, "Silent
Night" in the four languages.
Spelling:
Exercises
and Dictation - Fri., Dec. 14
Social
Studies:
we look forward to our class election campaign this coming week, as we
model the Canadian representative democracy, and propose projects which will
lead to increased justice, fairness and mercy in our school! Take-home
test and completed portfolios are due on Thu Dec 20.
Band Members: A reminder to bring your instruments on
Monday for our matinee performance.
Christmas Program – Grade
6:
students are asked to bring their Sunday clothes for the matinee performance on
Monday, 17th. Grade 5: will wear school costumes
for the Christmas program.
GRADE
7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate / Ms. Jones
Math:
Students starting Chapter 3 Fractions Presentations this week.
Spelling: Dictation on Friday
See Wiki space for more details
Science:
Construction of a Plant, Animal Cell or Organelle for Science Class
Tues. Dec. 18
P.E.:
Please remember that jewellery is not to be worn in class. Specifically necklaces, bracelets or long
earrings.
Band Members: A reminder to bring your instruments on
Monday for our matinee performance.
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Hot Dog Lunch for Wednesday, Dec. 19
Orders due Monday, Dec.
17
_______________________ would
like to order:
_____ hot dogs
at .50 each
_____
juice box at .50 cents
_____ice
cream at .50 cents
_______Enclosed or payment of $ _________sent with
________________________ in gr. ______
Parent
Signature ________________
