Wednesday 29 May 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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 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

May      31   Gr 1-4 to African Lion Safari
                    Gr. 5, 6, 7 & 8 to U.W.O. all day
 June     1   Touch a Truck Event & Open House 10am-3pm              
                2    Participation at Tillsonburg C.R.C.                                                                                                                                                    
               5    WD Track & Field in Strathroy (6th rain/heat date)                                                                                                                 
               7    A.R. Goals due; LDCSS Fine Arts Festival
             12   Chapel 8:55; LDCSS last day of classes                                                                                                                                                
             13   ICS P.D. Day, LDCSS Study day – no school
             14   Gr. 7/8 to Canada’s Wonderland; LDCSS exam
                    day;  Friday Family Fun Night Dinner   
             17   LDCSS Study Day;
             18th  and 19th  LDCSS Exam Day  
             19   Chapel 8:55 & Awards Assembly; Board meets                                                                                                                                          
             20   ICS Grad
             21   Last day of school 

From the Principal's Desk:

I would like to express thanks on behalf of the staff and students to all those who helped out for Monday's track and field day!  The day ran smoothly.  It would not without parents, grandparents and society members to measure, rake, time, prepare lunch and encourage.  It leads to a very social day, and an atmosphere where each child can "finish the race" (1 Timothy 4:7).  In my closing remarks, I noted how sport is often used as an analogy for the Christian life - in both sport and our faith, we are called to our best, to persevere!  I was happy to see students setting personal bests, as well as those achieving school bests!  I look forward to seeing many of you at the district track and field next Wednesday.

On a different topic, parents will note that teacher assessments for Mrs Groeneweg and Ms Jones are ongoing.  They are "test-running" our new policy in this area, and have been seeking parental as well as student input into their teaching practice.  These inform both the teacher's personal reflections as well as the principal's assessment visits. The process is designed to be one that builds up our teachers as professionals. For those parents who have taken the time to return their assessments, I thank you for your involvement in the process. Our remaining teachers will complete their assessments over the next 2 years.

in Christian instruction,
Keith Cameron, Principal

Praying for our Students:  Last week we prayed for the JK and SK class.  
Praying for our Staff:  This week we will pray for Ms. Pieters  

Reminders:   Choir/Worship Team and others taking part in the 9:30 service on Sunday, June 2 at Tillsonburg CRC are to meet in the foyer by 9:10 a.m. 

                        GIFTS Program: June 30 is the deadline. If you have completed your hours please send in your form. 
                                
                      Volunteer to take care of our pop cans recycling:  If you are interested please contact the office for more details.

                        Meat, Baked Goods, Epicure Order pickup on Thursday, June 6 between 2:30 – 4 p.m..  Coolers with names on them would be welcomed.

Bus Route Cancellations:  This Friday, May 31, the gr. 1-4’s are going to the African Lion Safari and will be returning 6 p.m.  We are cancelling Mr. Walter’s afternoon bus route.  Parents will need to pick up their children from school at 3:30.

Transportation for all High School Students on Wednesday, June 5 when I.C.S. has no classes because of the District Track and Field Day.  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 Carter Road at 7:50 then to the school, leave I.C.S. at 8:00, stop at Hiemstra’s at 8:10, and stop in Lyons at the Fire Hall at 8:15, stop at Hwy 74 and Wilson Rd. at 8:20 then on to L.D.C.S.S.  Return trip done in reverse.
If it rains on Wednesday ICS will have a normal school day with normal bussing and this will take place on the rain date Thursday, June 6.

Friday, June 14.  We will be cancelling Mr. Vannoord’s afternoon bus route.  Mr. Vannoord will be driving Mr. Walters bus route since Mr. Walters will be with the gr. 7/8 to Canada’s Wonderland.  Parents from Mr. Vannoord’s bus route are asked to pick up their child(ren) from school that afternoon.  Mrs. Grace Schipper will be driving Mrs. Walters bus route for the afternoon  as well.

I.C.S. is hosting a Touch A Truck Event this Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  It's an opportunity for young and old to come close and personal with these big trucks we see on the roads every day.  They will have the opportunity to sit in or look at these large vehicles such as transport trucks, farm equipment, emergency vehicles and hopefully even a helicopter!  We are making this a community event so spread the word.  ICS will also have an open house on this date and give our community families a chance to see what our school has to offer.  There will be a BBQ food for purchase along with cotton candy and the ICS chip wagon with its famous fries!  Cost is only $5 per child and 18+FREE. 

We still need volunteers to help run this event… please contact Dean Mantel by email dmantel@eastlink.ca or by phone 519-282-3115 if you would like to help.

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

District track and field Wednesday, June 5th: There will be no school for SK, gr 1 or any students not competing at the district competition in Strathroy on Weds June 5. Our teachers are required to run events at district. The students representing our school were informed on their events yesterday or today. They will be given a photo copy of their name tag, cover letter, map layout and schedule on Monday.  Students will need to wear their ICS gym shirts, and may pick up their bib number at the ICS tent on competition day. A large source of revenue for Ladies Auxiliary is the concession stand at the competition - please volunteer to assist as able (the new gym chairs recently purchased by the Auxiliary are but one example of the benefits the school receives)!

The Auxiliary desperately needs many more helpers for the food booth!!!  These will be 2-3 hour shifts running the booth and bbq/preparing food. Shifts will be 9-12, 11-1, and 1 until finish of day. If you can help, please contact the office or Bettina 226-316-0409 or e-mail bett@amtelecom.net. Thank you!

Would you like to be involved with the Auxiliary?  The Auxiliary is looking for 2 new members to start in late August.  This active group of ladies are involved with the back to school bbq, hot lunches for the students, help organizing functions, running the kitchen at fundraising events and many other fun activities.  If you would like to join this fun group please let the office know by sending a quick e-mail to the school.

Another enjoyable evening was had by all those who attended MOM'S THE WORD - FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT this month!  $640.92 was raised to take another bite out of the $80,000 fundraising goal for the 2012/13 school year.
Thank you once again to all the volunteers on the kitchen, clean-up and delivery crews; thank you to the Heritage Place residents and to the take-out 'customers'; and thank you to all the faithful families and individuals who come to enjoy the meal and fellowship (and the kids who have a blast just being kids)!  The ICS Fundraising Committee couldn’t do any of this without you.

Mark your calendars for JUNE 14 -  for the LAST HOORAH! FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT.  It will be the last event of the school season and promises to be a great one! (think outdoors: bbq burgers, fresh fries, road hockey and a couple of goats or two... )

IT Team Member Sought!  We are looking for one individual who is able to volunteer an evening a month to help maintain our computer network. If you just want to learn, we can teach you! High school applicants would be welcome.  Please contact Mr Cameron.

Maint Committee Members Sought!  We are looking for individuals (male and female) with common sense, handy hands and a talent for practical work to help keep our school maintained.  If you are skilled in handyman jobs, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical systems, welding, plumbing or interior design, please consider a spot on maint committee.  Please contact Mr Cameron.

LIBRARY NEWS:
  • Our school library will be closed as of Monday, June 10.  All materials must be returned by that date.  To help you with your search, a pink slip will be sent home with your child tomorrow (THURSDAY) listing everything signed out to him/her.  If it is on the list, as far as the computer is concerned, it is checked out to your child.  If there is an error, he/she MUST talk to Mrs. Robinson about it, so we can clear up the issue.  A note from home is also acceptable/welcomed.  n.robinson@immanuelchristianschool.net
  • Each year we try to do inventory of the Library to ensure that our collection records are current.  This involves comparing the books on the shelf to the list of everything listed in our database.  If you can help on any of the following dates, we will teach you everything you need to know!   Contact Mrs. Robinson, or just show up!
Monday, June 10 - 9:00-1:00
Tuesday, June 11 - 9:00-3:00
Wednesday, June 12 - 9:00-12:30
Monday, June 17 - 9:00-1:00
Tuesday June 18 - 9:00-12:00 
  • Some students enjoy having a set of books out for the summer.  With parental permission, they may check out up to 10 books.  This "Summer Sign-out" will take place on Thursday, June 20.  Return the slip which will be included in a future Journal, or send a note to school.
 QCHS Retirement Celebration
We are hosting a celebration for our principal, Mr. Johan Cooke, who is retiring this year after 34 years of serving the QCHS community.  We are planning a BBQ at QC on Friday, June 28 at 5:30pm followed by a short program honouring his time at Quinte Christian High School. For those interested in contributing to a gift, please make a monetary contribution payable to Nellie Devries earmarked “Johan’s Retirement” and send to the school by June 21st.
To help those organizing this event, we ask that you RSVP by June 21st. E-mail: admin@qchs.ca or 613-968-7870.
  
Athletes in Action Soccer Camp:  Do you like soccer?  Do you want to get better?  Athletes in Action Soccer Camp will be held again this year from July 15-19 behind the Saxonia Hall.  It is a week-long camp for 6-13 year olds, dedicated to developing basic soccer skills and spiritual growth.  Registration is open and the cost is $115 per child.  Volunteers are needed to help with coaching the kids during the week.  We are also in need of homes to billet the soccer coaches (one for two males and one for two females).  Please contact Sharon Schipper if you can help.

Fine Arts Festival:  We invite you to join us at London District Christian Secondary School for our annual Fine Arts Festival on Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.  The evening will feature performances by the vocal and instrumental ensembles as well as a visual art display of student work.  We look forward to celebrating the artistic gifts that God has given us and using them to praise Him.  We hope you can join us!

CRA-CEAF: The latest Parent Support Memo was sent out to all the parent donors in the OACS database. It is an update on the correspondence between the OACS Advisory Team and CRA officials.

It is time to bring you all up-to-date on where we stand with the CRA office in Kitchener regarding CRA’s attempts to move against the parent donors who participated in the School Support Program operated by the Christian Economic Assistance Foundation (CEAF).

Our Advisory Team approved a response letter back to CRA which we delivered on May 15. In this letter, we restated the legal arguments that we feel support a recalculation which would treat the donations initially given to CEAF as if they were given to the school directly. The schools would then recalculate the charitable portion as per the regulations of IC75-23.  As of today, we have not heard back from the CRA office. We suspect that there is significant conversation taking place within the CRA hierarchy regarding how to deal with our case. Nor have we heard of any parent donor who has received a reassessment notification. Perhaps our May 15 letter is encouraging the CRA to look more favourably upon our case!

However, we need to be prepared in the event of another setback and ask for your continued cooperation. If someone does receive reassessment notification, it is very important that our Advisory Team members receive a full copy of it to determine which decisions CRA has actually made in our case.  If you have received reassessment notification, please contact Judy at judyt@oacs.org and send her a scanned copy of it. Once we have a few of these, we will know just how CRA is proceeding with the case. Judy will notify everyone that we have the few sample copies we need and that no more copies are necessary. This is so that she is not inundated with everyone’s scanned copy!

ANOTHER NOTE – please do not respond to CRA regarding your reassessment notice if you hope to access the support that the OACS is providing parent donors. We will need a few days to thoroughly prepare the response recommendations and will be communicating with you as soon as possible.  Just to be clear, the role of the OACS will be one of assistance with the Letter of Objection for you to file. This defense of the parent donors will be defined and outlined once we understand how the CRA is proceeding with any reassessments. We will be in contact with you on this matter with detailed instructions on how to file your Letter of Objection when the time comes.

The matter rests with us all at this point until further developments take place. Please continue to pray for this situation both for the CRA officials and the OACS Advisory Team as we work towards a favourable outcome. We also ask that you pray for all the families who are affected by this. And again, thank you for your support and confidence in the OACS thus far.

In His Service,
Julius de Jager

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg

Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten:
                Bible: Elisha, Jonah's Call
                Taking Care of Teeth
                Math:  SK- Numbers 1 - 100 (recognition and printing)  
                           JK-  Finding the Matching Numbers
               Making sets of 4, 5 and 6
                SK- Reviewing sight words - we, me, she, he, like
                JK- Reviewing Jolly Phonics

GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters

Memory Work: for Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love.
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2 and 3
Spelling: Spelling Dictation for Monday, June 3: a review of all the words
Scholastic Book Club: The June book order flyers went home today. If you would like to place an order for April please have your child bring the order form with the payment (cash or cheque) to school by Friday, June 7, 2013. Thank-you.
African Lion Safari Field Trip Grades 1-4: Friday, May 31, 2013 leaving at 8:35 am. Reminder to students: wear running shoes, dress according to the weather, pack a picnic lunch, small activity items to enjoy on the bus ride, and possibly some money for the souvenir store. Thank-you once again to our bus driver Mr. Doug Walters and to our parent volunteers, Ms. Robyn Allison, Mrs. Janneke Kroondyk, Mr. Jasper Sinke, Mr. Cliff Janssens (Grades 1&2) and Mr. Harry Broer, Mrs. Helen Klassen, Mrs. Sheri Weesjes (Grades3&4). Students will arrive back at school between 5:30 and 6:00 pm.

GRADES 3 and 4 – Ms. Buma


Thurs. May 30 – 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
Memory Work:  Thurs, June 6 (Matthew 10:  29 – 31) Aren’t two sparrows sold for only a penny?  But not one of them falls to the ground without your Father knowing it.  He even counts every hair on your head.  So don’t be afraid.  You are worth more than many sparrows.
Accelerated Reader:  Due date for AR goals is Friday, June 7.   Keep reading girls and boys!  Remember to bring Library Books back to school for tomorrow’s Library class.
Scholastic Book Orders:  June Book Orders were sent home with your child today.  Book Orders are due next Friday, June 7.
Students of the Week:  This week’s Student of the Week is Lucas Krahn.  Next week:  Kaylynn Mantel and Micah Schuurman.

GRADE 5 and 6 – Mrs Drop


Happy birthday to Dylan Kroondyk!  Dylan turned 11 years old on May 23!
Accelerated Reader Goals are due on Fri., June 7.  Plan your reading time at home in order to reach your goal on time!
gr 5/6 social studies: We have now completed our Greek museum project. Once all the groups settled down to work, I was impressed by the depth of analysis and creative presentations as we looked at what we celebrate and what we critique from Ancient Greece. Projects are displayed in the hall by the gym for this week.
gr 5/6 science: Our final science unit is on biodiversity, with a group project to prepare purchase and use proposals for a plot of land with varied habitats. In order to keep on top of the project, your child should bring their Project Handbook home nightly (Mon to Thu) to complete brief daily reflections.
Field Trip:  We are looking forward to a field trip to Western University on Fri., May 31.  The students will be participating in "Wild Western Days".  There will be physical education workshops which focus on activities such as games, tennis, football and ultimate frisbee.  We plan to leave at 8:40 a.m. and return by the end of the school day.  Please bring some activities for the bus ride.  All of the workshops will be outdoors.  Remember to dress appropriately for the weather.  Pack a healthy lunch.  Wear running shoes.  Three volunteers are required for the day.  Without help we will not be able to attend.  If you can help out, please send a note to school with your child(ren).  Thank you!
Memory Work:  Philippians 1: 4-7
The next spelling test will be on Fri., June 7.  Please review the words carefully from the review list that you received on Fri., May 24.  Twenty words will selected from the list.

GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate / Ms. Jones


MW.:  I Corinthians 13:4-7
Geography:  Test on the Coniferous Forest tomorrow, Thursday, May 30.
Bible: Secret #3 Lesson and symbol explanation sheets.
Spelling Test on Friday & Lesson: "Focus on Endings"
History Renaissance Fair - ongoing research is to be done on own time. Currently working on answering 6Q’s Who, What, Where, When, Why and How based on their topic. Last in class research day is Friday, June 7. Work period and set up on Monday, June 10th. Renaissance Fair will be ready for the school participation on Wednesday, June 12th.
Art: Last week for making pinhole cameras for 35mm film (learning what 35mm film is :)

Thank you Field Trip volunteers joining us for the UWO Lego Robotics Lab Friday May 31. We will be travelling with the 5/6 class to UWO by bus. Please meet us at ICS to leave at 8:30am. Contact Ms. Jones if you have any questions. Bring your lunch!
Field Trip to Canada’s Wonderland is scheduled for June 14 rain or shine. Some permission forms are still due.
Next Pot Luck lunch is Friday, June 7th.

Wednesday 22 May 2013


Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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 Website:  www.immanuelchristianschool.net    519-773-8476
FacebookCheck us out on Facebook:   facebook.com/ICSAylmer     
         Twitter:  twitter.com/ICSAylmer

LDCSS Website:  www.ldcss.on.ca   519-455-4360
Christian Education Foundation (endowment fund): www.ldcef.org

Upcoming Events

May      23   Gr. 5-8 Health Unit Presentation 1:15-2:15
             24   Notes of Joy 7:00 p.m.; LDCSS PD day
             27  Track & Field Day rescheduled (also an
                 extra JK day)
             28   Regular JK classes all day, Orientation for new      
                    JK for Sept    8:30 – 12:30
             29   Chapel 8:55
             31   Gr 1-4 to African Lion Safari
                    Gr. 5, 6, 7 & 8 to U.W.O. all day
 June     1   Touch a Truck Event & Open House 10am-3pm              
                2    Participation at Tillsonburg C.R.C.                                                                                                                                                                 
                5    WD Track & Field in Strathroy (6th rain/heat date)                                                                                                                 
                7    A.R. Goals due; LDCSS Fine Arts Festival                                                                                                                                                 
             13   ICS P.D. Day, LDCSS Study day – no school
             14   Gr. 7/8 to Canada’s Wonderland                                                                                                                                             
             20   ICS Grad

From the Principal's Desk:

I wanted to take this space to paint what the next school year is looking like. School events continue to move smoothly, as does planning for next year in terms of calendar and schedule. For the Fall, we are trying to integrate band into the school day, create an “integrated studies” block, and combine 7/8 for French and math, creating prep periods for all teachers.  Our teaching will aim for more differentiated learning, deliberate use of tech tools, projects, and integration across subjects.  However, our future enrollment continues to be a concern. Our Fall enrollment is forecast to be 79. We have 9 children enrolled in JK and 8 in SK, which are good numbers. The catch is, we have no new families in that mix! That was forecast in our 2013-2014 budget, but we would hope to reduce that deficit if possible... Our 2013-2014 budget gives us time to try to increase our enrollment while preserving our educational program and organizational structure - we do believe that there are Christian families in our area who we are not yet seeing...

I have toured a considerable number of families and pastors through the school, but that has not yet resulted in registrations. Promotions committee has likewise been busy with our information night, new posters and the upcoming "Touch a Truck" event, among others. We would also want to enable all parents, grandparents and members to be advocates for the school. The most convincing means of advertising is word of mouth! Prospective parents need to be convinced on the necessity of Christian education, and the value of the quality of the Christian education ICS has to offer. Our website is a good starting place to refer prospective parents to.  Our final slide on our home page asks, "Why ICS?" We answer:
- parent partnership
- deep sense of community
- open to all who desire a Christian education
- Christian perspective woven throughout
- certified teachers
- aim to excel in educational practice

Prayerfully, "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15), and share the good news of ICS!

in Christian instruction,
Keith Cameron, Principal

Praying for our Families:  Last week we prayed for Pete & Charlene Ypma and Jeff & Katie Zylstra.
Praying for our Staff:  This week we will pray for Mrs. Groeneweg.

Reminders:  Our Notes of Joy Evening is this Friday, May 24, 7:00 p.m.  We are looking forward to seeing you there.
                        Band/Choir members should be at school at 6:30p.m.
                       
                        GIFTS Program: June 30 is the deadline. If you have completed your hours please send in your form. 
                                             
                        Yearbook:  deadline to place an ad is the end of May.

                       Volunteer to take care of our pop cans recycling :  If you are interested please contact the office for 
                        more details.

 Cheese:  The June order is attached – orders are due Wed., May 29th with delivery on Thursday, June 6th since the             school will be closed on the Wed because of the District Track Meet.  Stock up for the summer, our next order goes out end of August.
                      
Transportation:  Because Friday May 24th is a PD Day for LDCSS, Mrs. Tesselaar’s bus will be leaving 20 minutes later in the morning.

Track and Field Mon 27 May (rain date Wed 29 May).  This a JK day as well as an SK day.  A new Track and Field Schedule is attached including the volunteer list.  We still have a few time slots open.  If you can help us out in anyone of these areas, please let us know – either e-mail or phone call.  Thank you, Ms. Pieters, Ms. Buma

Pizza Lunch: The Auxiliary needs one more volunteer for the ICS Track and Field Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
We also need about 10-12 people for the Woodstock District Track and Field Day on June 5.  These will be 2-3 hour shifts running the booth and bbq/preparing food.  Shifts will be 9-12, 11-1, and 1 until finish of day.  If you can help, please call 226-316-0409 or send a quick e-mail to bett@amtelecom.net.   Thank you!

JK Orientation: Our new Junior Kindergarten students for Sept. 2013-2014 will have their orientation day on Tuesday, May 28 until noon, alongside our current Junior Kindergarten students who will stay for the full day.  Some new, young students may be riding our buses that morning.  Invitations were sent home to all the new JK’s involved.  We look forward to having them with us.

I.C.S. is hosting a Touch A Truck Event on June 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  What is Touch A Truck?  It's an opportunity for young and old to come close and personal with these big trucks we see on the roads every day.  They will have the opportunity to sit in or look at these large vehicles such as transport trucks, farm equipment, emergency vehicles and hopefully even a helicopter!  We are making this a community event so spread the word.  ICS will also have an open house on this date and give our community families a chance to see what our school has to offer.  There will be a BBQ food for purchase along with cotton candy and the ICS chip wagon with its famous fries!  Cost is only $5 per child and 18+FREE. 

We are need of many volunteers to help run this event, from parking attendants, cleanup crews etc….  Please contact Dean Mantel by email dmantel@eastlink.ca or by phone 519-282-3115 if you would like to help.

Redeemer University Elementary Science Fair: Our school was well represented at the Ontario Christian Schools Science fair by 4 senior students on Friday May 17. Congratulations to Sebastian Noorland (3rd place for grass fertilization), Jordan Hiemstra (2nd place for natural bacterial control), Matthew Cameron (2nd place for clear ice) and Megan Ypma (2nd place for water potability)! There were projects as diverse as mold, chilling Coke, making batteries, flouride, earthworms, exercise, Where's Waldo?, dreams, plastic, tree-climbing bikes, magnets and plants, lightening, etc - all the students had fun delving into a particular aspect of God's creation.  Some statistics: 165 projects from 46 Christian schools - 51 (31%) of the projects received first place standing ribbons, 54 (33%) of the projects received second-place standing ribbons.  Over 70 judges participated in the Fair. 
A list (and pictures) of all the projects that received awards can be found at http://cs.redeemer.ca/scifair/scifair2013/index.html

IT Team Member Sought!  We are looking for one individual who is able to volunteer an evening a month to help maintain our computer network. If you just want to learn, we can teach you! High school applicants would be welcome.  Please contact Mr Cameron.

Maint Committee Members Sought!  We are looking for individuals (male and female) with common sense, handy hands and a talent for practical work to help keep our school maintained.  If you are skilled in handyman jobs, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical systems, welding, plumbing or interior design, please consider a spot on maint committee.  Please contact Mr Cameron.

ICS 13th Annual Golf Tournament:  On behalf of the Immanuel Christian School Golf Committee, we would like to thank the businesses, golfers and donators for your generous contributions to help benefit Immanuel Christian School.  Without your contributions, this year's tournament would not have been such a huge success.  As a result of the generosity and participation of many, we were able to raise $33,689.00 for Immanuel Christian School this year!!!!  THANK YOU!!!!!
 A HUGE THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers - Nancy Robinson, Amanda Cameron, Kay Baese, Mrs. Doerkson and our photographer, Rose Fehr.
The winning team this year was Jim Vording, Rob Mercer, Paul VandenBrink and Henry VandenBrink with a score of 62 (9 under par).  The winning mixed team was Ron Mervis, Lisa Mervis, Dan VanBeers and Lise Jones with a score of 67. 
ICS Golf Committee, Lisa Vankemenade, Harry Knibbe, Jim Vording, Ken Vandendool, Harley Zylstra, Jeff Zylstra, Tracy Mantel, Dean Mantel, Jeff Vannoord and Tammie Vannoord.


FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg

Reminder:  Monday, May 27 is also a JK day for Track and Field Day.
Advanced notice:  Due to the district Track and Field Day on Wed. June 5, there will be no SK classes held that day.
       

GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters
Memory Work: for Wednesday, May 29
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-39
Spelling: Spelling Dictation for Friday, May 24 Review words
Grade 1: Review words from lists 22 to 30
Grade 2: Review words from lists 22 to 30
Advanced notice:  Due to the district Track and Field Day on Wed. June 5, there will be no grade 1 classes held that day.

African Lion Safari Field Trip Grades 1-4:  We are looking forward to a day filled with excitement on Friday, May 31, 2013. Students should wear running shoes; no flip-flops please. Dress according to the weather. Students may take some small activity items to enjoy on their bus ride. Don't forget to pack a picnic lunch and if you wish, some money for the souvenir shop. Students will arrive back at school between 5:30 and 6:00 pm. Thank-you to our bus driver Mr. Doug Walters for driving us to the Safari. We would also like to thank our classroom helpers for accompanying us on our outing:
Grades 1 and 2:  Mrs. Robyn Allison, Mrs. Janneke Kroondyk, Mr. Jasper Sinke
Grades 3 and 4:  Mrs. Helen Klassen, Mrs. Sheri Weesjes
For students who have not yet brought their $2.00 to school to cover the cost of the Safari bus, please do so by Friday, May 24, 2013. Thank you, Ms. Pieters, Ms. Buma


GRADES 3 and 4 – Ms. Buma


Fri. May 24 – 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
Fri. May 24 – Grade 3 end of unit Math Quiz on multiplication and Division.  Example:  (103 x 7 = 721) and (52 ÷ 3 = 17R1)
Memory Work:  Wed. May 29 – Nehemiah 9, Verse 12 – By day you led them with a pillar of cloud.  At night you led them with a pillar of fire.  It gave them light to show them the way you wanted them to go. (Kids’ Study Bible, NIrV)
Accelerated Reader:  AR reports will be sent home this Wednesday, May 22.  Third Term goal due date is Fri. June 7.  A few students have already achieved their goal.  Well done!  Keep a steady reading pace boys and girls, and remember to bring library books that are due, to school for Thursday’s Library class.
Student of the Week:  This week’s Student of the Week is Hayden Guenther.  Next week:  Lucas Krahn.
Gym Wear:  Please have comfortable gym wear at school for Track and Field practices this week everyone, and for running the
800 m, Grade 4. 

GRADE 5 and 6 – Mrs Drop


There will be a spelling test using review spelling words on Fri., May 24. Twenty words will be selected from the review list, which was distributed last week.
gr 5/6 social studies: We are completing our unit on Ancient Greece, with the museum display presentations scheduled for Thu May 23 (one more day allocated so that students are showing off their best efforts). It has been an interesting study, celebrating and critiquing the impact of Greek culture on our culture today!
Memory Work:  Philippians 1: 4 & 5
Field Trip:  We are looking forward to a field trip to Western University on Fri., May 31.  The students will be participating in physical education workshops which focus on activities such as games, tennis, football and ultimate frisbee.  We plan to leave at 8:40 a.m. and return by the end of the school day.  Four volunteers are required for the day.  If you can help out, please send a note to school with your child(ren). 

GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate / Ms. Jones

Upcoming Tests/Assignments
This Friday students will be tested in Grammar with the focus on prepositions and conjunctions.
Spelling dictation and lesson: Focus on the "Schwa"
Memory work for Wednesday, June 1st: Job 23:10
Le Français:  Quiz - La Grammaire - jeudi le 23 mai
Science Assignment - Atmosphere and Pollution has been extended to Friday May 24.
History Renaissance Fair - ongoing research is to be done on own time. Currently working on answering 6Q’s Who, What, Where, When, Why and How based on their topic. Have all research complete Wednesday, June 5th.

Art: Making pinhole cameras for 35mm film (learning what 35mm film is :)
Thank you Field Trip volunteers joining us for the UWO Lego Robotics Lab Friday May 31. Slight change of plans... we will be travelling with the 5/6 class to UWO by bus. Please meet us at ICS to leave at 8:30am. Contact Ms. Jones if you have any questions.
Field Trip to Canada’s Wonderland is scheduled for June 14 rain or shine.
P.E. - Please remember to bring water to class since we will continue with Endurance Running, preparing for Fitness Tests and Track. If your child is unable to participate in any of the P.E. activities please send a letter notifying me of the particulars. Thank you, Ms. Jones.