Wednesday 30 October 2013


 Wednesday, October 30, 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.



Text Box: Upcoming Events
Oct.   31  Picture Retakes 9 a.m.
Nov.   4  Gr. 8 girls round 2 immunization
            6  Gr. 8’s at LDCSS;  8:55 Chapel
            8  1st term ends, AR goals are due
          11  Remembrance Day - at the cenotaph 
 13  8:55 Chapel; Board meets
          15  PD day for ICS/LDCSS – report card writing 
           16  19th Annual Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale
            20 Hot lunch, AR skate, membership mtg at 8 pm
 22 Volleyball tournament at LDCSS
School’s email address:  immanuel@amtelecom.net
Principal’s email address:  icsprincipal@amtelecom.net
ICS Website:  www.immanuelchristianschool.net    519-773-8476
Check 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

 
                                                        
                                   





 Our next Friday Family Fun Night Dinner is  Nov. 22nd


 Upcoming Events
Oct.   31  Picture Retakes 9 a.m.
Nov.     4  Gr. 8 girls round 2 immunization
           6  Gr. 8’s at LDCSS;  8:55 Chapel
           8  1st term ends, AR goals are due
            11  Remembrance Day - at the cenotaph
            13  8:55 Chapel; Board meets
            15  PD day for ICS/LDCSS – report card writing
                16  19th Annual Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale
                20 Hot lunch, AR skate, membership mtg at 8 pm
                22 Volleyball tournament at LDCSS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               




From our Teachers’ Desks:


We’re back from the annual Edifide Convention. This convention is organized each year so that our teachers will be nurtured spiritually, will grow professionally, and will have the opportunity to share with and encourage their colleagues. This year over 800 educators across Ontario were present. The focus was on re-imagining education, with a deeper appreciation of the value of the arts and play in education. I’d like to allow space for brief reflections from each of our “desks” this week:

Mr Cameron: I am called to reflect on my day of workshops by Dr Denis Lamoureux: Beyond the Creation-Evolution Debate, Intelligent Design, Was Adam Real? The room was packed - origins certainly prompt great interest and divergent views (mine would differ from the presenter’s). As a Christian school we anchor our teaching in a Biblical narrative of creation – fall – redemption – restoration, so this is an important debate. We also acknowledge that our view on how God created does not seem to be a salvation issue. By subject matter, origins are mostly explained as “God created” at the elementary level, but the “how” is more prominent as a student moves through high school to university. If our formal curriculum is somewhat silent in this area, do we adequately “prepare students to meet the challenges of the world and culture they live in” as our mission states? I am keen to hear parental and societal thoughts about this.

Mrs Groeneweg:  Kindergarten Khaos - OACS Kindergarten Advisory Committee. This two-hour workshop took us to six different tables. We learned different practical teaching strategies and ideas for the Kindergarten classroom at each table.  Some of the ideas included manipulatives for teaching music, introducing sight words, whole class learning and writing activities, art programs and much more!  We also had many round-table discussions about a whole range of subjects.  

Ms Pieters: One of many joy-filled experiences is the devotion time both at the beginning and at the closing of the convention.
It's always a blessing to come together at the Edifide Convention and glorify God through songs of praise and devotions.
Thank you for the opportunity to be nurtured spiritually and grow professionally. [editor’s note: Along with Mrs VanderHoek, Ms Pieters was honoured for long service with Edifide at the convention.  Congratulations on 35 years for Ms Pieters!].

Mrs Drop: I attended the workshop, Fact or Fiction: Teaching Non-fiction Text. Non-fiction text has many conventions that readers need to use in order to fully comprehend the text. Some conventions include maps, diagrams, pictures and captions. This workshop looked at these conventions, how they help the reader, and how to explicitly teach them to students. I’m teaching these to the students in the fish lesson, called Fact or Fiction, during the integrated study, Fish Days, on Fridays.

Ms. Buma:  It is always heart warming to meet former students who have chosen Christian education for their vocation.  At this convention, I met six of them! The Member Service Recognition, in which, among others, Ms. Pieters and Mrs VanderHoek were recognized for their years of service in Christian education was also gratifying. Being able to participate as our school’s Edifide Rep in a workshop dealing with Edifide as an association of teachers with A Blueprint for Our Future (2014-2018) was exciting! One highlight for me was the closing keynote address by Justin Cook, who reminded us that our collective and individual memories can shape or be shaped, and who then asked, “Are we capable of and willing to be reflective?” In our closing devotions, Michael W. Smith’s song, Ancient Words, reverberated through the Redeemer auditorium… “Holy words of our Faith, handed down to this age. Came to us through sacrifice, Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.”

Ms. Jones: As I  was registering for the convention held last Thursday and Friday I said to myself, "Self, attend a workshop that gets you out of your comfort zone." I've always liked learning, opening books and gathering information but when I scanned past "Building Character through Improv," I knew this was the one! No books, no note taking - the teacher didn't allow it. I couldn't hide behind my books here, I had to interact and connect and well... play. Improv is a form of drama that does not allow for preparation. You think quickly or you just enter a scene and go with the first thing that comes to your mind. You learn to accept other people’s ideas and accept your own without worrying if they are good enough. It lets you be and others be in a small moment without judgment - moment by moment. Could this be a practise in contentment? I'm looking forward to seeing the 7/8's try improv!

Mr TenBruggencate: I enjoyed touching base with a few retired colleagues and a former student! My math workshop focussed on problem-solving, and encouraged me to start using a “problem of the week” in class for extra challenge and credit. This fits in well with what I’ve done in past, with the Gauss math test (which we’ll do again this year).

Praying for our Staff:  This week we will remember Mrs. VanderHoek in prayer. Please also keep Mrs Smit in your prayers as she is off with a back injury (we appreciate your patience with the temporary front desk staff: Mr Cameron, Mrs Cameron, Mrs Weverink or Mrs Hartemink. Note that it takes 4 people to replace 1 admin assistant!


                 
Reminders:   We still have dishes/pans/containers in the kitchen left from grandparents’ / senior friends’ day.
                                                     
                        Picture Retakes tomorrow, Oct.. 31. Please send the individual photo back with your child, but keep the class picture.     

                      Lost & Found Items:   We are gathering quite a collection again.  Please check items displayed by the band room.

                       Chocolate Letters will no longer be available through the school, but they can still be ordered from "A Slice of                                         Aylmer".  If you would like to place an order, please drop it off at the store (24 Talbot Street W Aylmer), email            
                      sliceofaylmer@gmail.com , or give them a call at 519-773-9203.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.  This fundraiser            proved to be a lot of work and time compiling and sorting orders for not a lot of profit, so Fundraising Committee has                      decided to focus their energy on other opportunities.  Thank you for your understanding!

                       Our Fall Membership Meeting has been rescheduled to Wed., Nov. 20th.

Remembrance Day:   On Monday, November 11th, students from grades one through eight will walk to the cenotaph in Aylmer to observe the Remembrance Day Service.  We will leave ICS at 10:15 AM and return before noon.  We would like some parents to join us. This is a rain or shine event, so please dress appropriately.  Poppies will again be distributed.  Please send in some change to help support the poppy fund.

Hot lunch for November 20 will be pizza!  The deadline for ordering is Thursday, November 7.  See order form at the end of the Journal. No late orders please! This hot lunch is tied into a school-wide “spirit day” and an AR skate. Encourage your son / daughter in completing his or her AR goal, check on completion using the HomeConnect link on our wikispaces page. While we hope this will not occur, students who do not complete their goals may still join the skate for a fee of $3.

Hello ICS fans!!!  We’ve got a SUPER EXCITING event coming up just for you on Saturday November 16!!!!  Our newly named annual SWEETS, TREATS and TREASURES sale opens its doors bright and early at 9 a.m. for you to SHOP NON-STOP until 2 p.m.!!!!  With a fantastic variety of vendors there is sure to be something for everyone on your Christmas list!!!  And be sure to make a little time to stop by the kitchen.......we promise you’ll enjoy the delicious menu items including our NEW DESSERT – Chocolate Brownies drizzled with chocolate sauce!!!!  Yum-Yum!!  So mark the date on the calendar and invite all your family and friends to this great ICS event!!  We are also providing FREE babysitting so that you can enjoy a relaxing shopping experience!! 

Or.....do you have a hidden “crafty” talent?  Then here’s your chance to come out of the closet and show it off under the bright lights of the ICS gym!!!  We welcome you to set up your own table for just $20 and give everyone coming through those doors an opportunity to see your extraordinary creations!!!   Please call Christine Janssens at 519-269-3305 to book your table for this spectacular event!

Time/Food Donations for the 19th Annual Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale
The Auxiliary is asking for your help to make this year's sale a successful event.  We are in need of food donations and willing workers for the kitchen.  We are in need soups, muffins, eggs, dinner rolls, apple crisps and of course helpers, high school students as well as adults.  There are more details on the sign-up form at the end of the Journal.  If you can help us in any way please fill out the form and return it to the office.  Thanks.

Electives: It’s time to start thinking about whether you have a talent you can share with the student body! Electives are a 5 week unit for grades 4-8 in late Jan / early Feb which may include Woodworking, Cooking and Baking, Badminton, Winter Survival, Art Attack, Personal Grooming, Baby Sitting, Needlework, Building Models, Scrapbook and Photography, Computer, Small Engines, Cake Decorating, Curling, and the like. Can you help? Please contact the Ed Ctte chair, Ray Kaastra (kaastra@amtelecom.net), or the office by 15 Nov.

Today, the whole school took part in “The Big Apple Crunch”.  After chapel, each student was given an apple and on cue, everyone bit into their apple to make the “big apple crunch”.  This program is offered to all the schools in the county through the Elgin Community Nutrition Partnership.  Many thanks to Linda Rokeby and the late Michael Rokeby and the Norfolk Fruitgrowers Association for the donation of apples to our school.  The Rokeby’s have been a big supporter of this project for many years. 



FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten....
               
Bible: Joseph (Brothers in Egypt )
                Letter and sound: c and k
                Sight Word: and
                Patterning with shapes
                All about number:  8
                Making sets of 6 and 7
Show and Tell: JK - Thursday, Oct. 31
                         SK - Friday, Nov.1      

GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters
Memory Work: Memory work for November 6: I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. Genesis 28:15
Spelling: Spelling dictation is on Friday, November 1
Spelling List 8 for Grade 1: not, on, dog, got, the
Spelling List 8 for Grade 2: the, that, them, day, may, made, was, of, if, a
Scholastic Book Club: If you wish to place an order please fill out the form on the flyer and return it to school by Nov. 1 with the payment (cash or cheque). Thank you.

GRADES 3 and 4 – Mrs. Drop

Memory Work: Philippians 2:4 & 5: Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
Spelling Dictation will be on Fri., Nov. 1st.
Grade 3 Words:  save, give, have, live, move, above, alive, alike, to, two, too, know, do, blew, blue, gave, below
Grade 4 Words:  strong, wrong, copy, cloth, problem, October, whole, explode, control, shown, bowl, bottom, smoky, coach, throat, toast, doughnut, foe, clothes, host
Keep reading at home and at school to attain your Accelerated Reader goals! They are due on Nov. 8.
Star Student next week will be Selena Kroondyk, followed by William Mantel
Science Projects are due Thurs. Oct. 31.  Some projects have already been submitted.  Projects will be returned later next week.  Our Project Share Class is scheduled for next Friday, Nov. 8.
Science Test:  Thursday, November 7.  Read over your class notes, girls and boys.  Students will bring a test Study Guide home on Friday, Nov. 1.


GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms Buma

Spelling Dictation:  Fri. Nov. 1 – Unit 7
Friday Morning Devotions (Nov 1) – Victoria Krahn
Memory Work:  Wed. Nov. 6 – In Flanders Fields (Second Part)
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.
By:  Lt.-Col. John McCree (1872-1918)
Accelerated Reader:  More students are getting close to achieving their goals.  Keep reading everyone, and continue to follow up right away by taking your quizzes.  AR goal due date is Friday, Nov. 8.
Scholastic Book Orders:  November flyers were sent home today.  Book Order forms for Nov. are due next Friday, Nov. 8.
Social studies: We heard some very interesting research presentations from our class today. Our focus was on connecting with Canadians. Students each selected an area of personal interest. As Christian students, each reflected on what was broken in their area of interest, and what measures could lead to restoration. This challenged students to intentionally think through “Christian glasses,” thinking about learning in terms of action beyond just learning in terms of knowledge. We have a final review of the unit content on Friday and a quiz on provinces, territories and capitals next Monday.


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


Wed, Nov 6th the Grade 8’s will be attending LDCSS.  Grade 8s are welcome to take the high school bus. Make sure you make / know your bussing arrangements.
Memory work: Psalms 32;3-4
Mathematics: test on Chapter 3, Tuesday, November 5th.
5/6, 7/8 Phys. Ed.: Please remember to bring gym clothes for class. Shorts or long sports pants with the ICS gym shirt are required.
Health: complete Food Guide Tracker response questions are due!
History: Topic Report about New France in progress. Due date Wed Nov 13 for presentation (open to school and visitors). Topic Report due Monday, November 18th.




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Time/Food Donations for the Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale

We are in need of:  (Please check off what you can donate, as well as quantity)
                _____  3 pots Dutch meatball soup
                _____  4 pots of pea soup
                _____  2 pots of cream of potato
                _____  3 dozen assorted muffins
                _____  70 eggs
                _____  2 dozen dinner rolls              
                _____  6 apple crisps

_____  We are also looking for 6 high school students to run a babysitting/craft room for kids.  They will earn 8 of their volunteer hours and will get a free lunch :-)

We need kitchen help for day...highschoolers are also welcome!
                Shifts are:  _____  2 people for 8 to 12
                                      _____  2 people for 10 till 2 shift


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Wednesday 23 October 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 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
Check 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
Oct.   24 & 25 Teacher’s Convention – school closed
         30  8:55 Chapel
         31  Picture Retakes a.m.
 Nov.  4  Gr. 8 girls round 2 immunization
           6  Gr. 8’s at LDCSS;  8:55 Chapel
           8  1st term ends, AR goals are due
Sat., Nov. 16  19th Annual Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale

From the Principal's Desk:

This week is again a short school week as teachers head to the annual Edifide Christian teachers' convention at Redeemer University. This annual conference, with keynote speakers on the direction of Christian education in Ontario, numerous teacher-led workshops, and time to worship and connect together, is a strength of our wider Edifide teachers' association and our Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. As you re-schedule to have your children at home, we need to engage whole-heartedly in this opportunity with a view to continually hone our teaching practices here at ICS. Stay posted for teacher updates from the convention next week!

I also have an important announcement to make this week. Mr. Evert TenBruggencate has agreed that an adjustment of duties is needed. His post-accident recovery from his knee injury leaves him physically and mentally worn, with pain and undue stress. At the same time, despite ongoing discomfort, he has expressed joy and reward in a return to teaching. Starting on 1 Nov, we will shift the VP duties elsewhere amongst the staff, re-assessing in the spring at contract time. Evert has held the VP role for over 15 years, and on behalf of our society, I thank him for his years of dedication and service to the staff and students of ICS in this capacity. We look forward to his continued strong teaching in gr 7/8 and 3/4 phys ed and uphold him in our prayers as he negotiates a challenging recovery process!

in Christian education,
Keith Cameron, Principal

Praying for our Families:  Last week Thursday we prayed for Jim & Helen Friesen and John & Suzie Guenther.    
Praying for our Staff:  This week we will remember Ms. Jones in prayer.

                Our condolences go out to Sheri Weesjes, Ben and Allie in the passing away of Sheri’s 
                grandmother. May God uphold you and surround you with his love as you deal with your loss. 

October 16, 2013, From: Julius de Jager, OACS Executive Director
Re: CEAF A new round of CRA reassessments?
It has come to our attention recently that the CRA is sending out a new round of reassessment notices to donors to CEAF. We have been made aware of five cases since Tuesday morning. 
One individual has sent us a scanned copy of her letter. It is a seven-page letter outlining why CRA will not accept that the donations are legitimate. We have seen this letter format before when CRA sent a large batch of these out in February and March. Once CRA has sent this letter out, the taxpayer can expect the official reassessment letter to follow.
We are suggesting that CEAF donors in your school community receiving this letter may wish to connect with us at the OACS and be added to our email list for further information updates.  They can contact us by emailing judyt@oacs.org. Judy will then include them in our communications system.
We also suggest that these donors may also wish to register with the tax law firm of Morris, Kepes & Winter to be defended by them if they wish to challenge the reassessment. Their website is www.mkwtaxlaw.com/ceaf.
School leaders, we would appreciate it if you would direct this memo to your school community,  so that any individuals now receiving these CRA letters can decide if they wish to connect with the OACS.

Cheese:  The November order is attached.  Orders are due Wed., Oct. 30 with delivery on Wed., Nov. 6th.

FYI - Dishes:  We still have dishes/pans/containers in the kitchen left from grandparents’/senior friends’ day.

Pianos:  We have two pianos to give away, if interested please contact the office.
            
Picture Retake Date: Thursday, October 31 for students who were absent that day, or for a retake.  If your child’s individual picture that did not turn out well, please send it back to the office for a retake.  We need the individual picture package back, but you may keep the class picture. 

Lost & Found Items:   We are gathering quite a collection again.  Please check items displayed by the band room.

Hello ICS fans!!!  We’ve got a SUPER EXCITING event coming up just for you on Saturday November 16!!!!  Our newly named annual SWEETS, TREATS and TREASURES sale opens it’s doors bright and early at 9 a.m. for you to SHOP NON-STOP until 2 p.m.!!!!  With a fantastic variety of vendors there is sure to be something for everyone on your Christmas list!!!  And be sure to make a little time to stop by the kitchen.......we promise you’ll enjoy the delicious menu items including our NEW DESSERT – Chocolate Brownies drizzled with chocolate sauce!!!!  Yum-Yum!!  So mark the date on the calendar and invite all your family and friends to this great ICS event!!  We are also providing FREE babysitting so that you can enjoy a relaxing shopping experience!! 

Or.....do you have a hidden “crafty” talent?  Then here’s your chance to come out of the closet and show it off under the bright lights of the ICS gym!!!  We welcome you to set up your own table for just $20 and give everyone coming through those doors an opportunity to see your extraordinary creations!!!   Please call Christine Janssens at 519-269-3305 to book your table for this spectacular event!

Time/Food Donations for the 19th Annual Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale
The Auxiliary is asking for your help to make this year's sale a successful event.  We are in need of food donations and willing workers for the kitchen.  We are in need soups, muffins, eggs, dinner rolls, apple crisps and of course helpers, high school students as well as adults.  There are more details on the sign-up form at the end of the Journal.  If you can help us in any way please fill out the form and return it to the office.  Thanks.

Regional Cross-Country: We sent 5 runners to the regional Christian schools’ competition in Ancaster on Fri Oct 18. Jessica Friesen placed 8th in the senior girls’ category, while Dean Rollins (16th), Correy Mantel (24th), Luke Schuurman and Josiah VanGurp (stepping in above his age level) ran in the senior boys’ category as a team.  Well done runners! Thanks to Mr Eric Schuurman for driving the students to Ancaster.

Intramural Soccer: Twelve boys and girls from grades 3 to 5 enthusiastically participated in intramural 'soccer' during some of the noon hours in the past month. Congratulations goes out to the purple team for accumulating the most points. Purple team members were: Holly Cameron, Megan Friesen, Will Mantel, and Josh Vannoord.  A special big THANK YOU to the grade eight students who refereed the noon hour games: Matthew Cameron, Kiley DeKraker, Nicole Friesen, Ryan Kroondyk, Ben VanderDeen, and Megan Ypma.

Volleyball is Starting Up:  Boys' volleyball, with Mr T coaching, will train on Wed and Fri @ lunch time. 
                                                 Girls' volleyball, with Mrs Bosma coaching, will train on Wed after school and Thu @ lunch. 
Additionally, Mrs Bosma, along with some of our highschool athletes, will host a skills clinic this Thu and Fri from 9 - 10:30 at ICS. All prospective players are encouraged to come on out!

Thank you to everyone who enjoyed the Gobble Gobble Dinner last Friday Family Fun Night!    A whopping 119lbs of turkey, 65lbs of potatoes, 24lbs of corn and lots of dessert were gobbled up and $1010.53 profit was made!  A huge thank you to all the ICS board members for preparing, hosting and serving the delicious dinner!  Stay tuned for the next Friday Family Fun Night dinner in November – think buck teeth, freckles, plaid shirts, mullets, squirrel...
Library News:
1. Battle of the Books is starting again!  This past Monday, the list of titles was released to students in Grades 4-6 (Junior) and Grades 7&8 (Senior).  Students in each divisions are required to read a set of 10 books that they will be quizzed on Competition Day in April.  
Students need to read the books in their division and make a set of 6 questions for each book (I will guide them in this process) before the deadline of Feb. 15.  Then we go into practise mode by quizzing each other on fact recall.  Our students have placed well in previous years and really enjoyed the competitive aspect of this team.
Students need to be relatively good readers in order to be successful.  If your child is a strong reader, encourage him/her to participate.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  n.robinson@immanuelchristianschool.net

2. Overdue Lists: Your child might have brought home a pink slip over the past few weeks.  This indicates the books still checked out to him/her on the library database.  Please check at home for the books listed, and return them as soon as possible. If you are sure the books have already been returned, please send a note to school so we can check here.  Students with books more than a week overdue lose library privileges until the record is cleared.  Please help us keep on top of our checkouts.

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten....
               
Bible: Joseph (in Egypt )
                Letter and sound : c and k
                All about number 7
SK - There are many keywords that are irregular. These cannot be spelled accurately by listening for the sounds. They are called the "tricky words" and have to be learned.  This week’s "tricky words":  he and she

GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters
Memory Work: Memory work for October 30 will be Genesis 12:1-3
   1.  The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will
        show you.
   2.  I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
   3.  I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through
        you.” Genesis 12:1, 2, and 3
Spelling: Spelling dictation will be on Monday, Oct. 28 – no new words - students should review the words they have learned in the first 7 lessons.  Spelling Lists 1 to 7 for Grade 1;  Spelling Lists 1 to 7 for Grade 2
Scholastic Book Club: The November flyers were sent home today. If you wish to place an order please fill out the form on the flyer and return it to school by Nov. 1 with the payment (cash or cheque).

GRADES 3 and 4 – Mrs. Drop

Happy birthday to Devon Klassen! He celebrated his birthday on the weekend!
Memory Work:  for Wed., Oct. 30 - Song:  Jesus, be the Centre
                                                                Jesus, be the centre
                                                                Be my source, be my light
                                                                Jesus

                                                                Jesus, be the centre
                                                                Be my hope, be my song
                                                                Jesus

                                                                (Chorus)
                                                                Be the fire in my heart
                                                                Be the wind in these sails
                                                                Be the reason that I live
                                                                Jesus, Jesus

Spelling Dictation will be on Fri., Nov. 1st.
Grade 3 Words:  save, give, have, live, move, above, alive, alike, to, two, too, know, do, blew, blue, gave, below
Grade 4 Words:  strong, wrong, copy, cloth, problem, October, whole, explode, control, shown, bowl, bottom, smoky, coach, throat, toast, doughnut, foe, clothes, host
Keep reading at home and at school to attain your Accelerated Reader goals!
Star Student for next week will be Lucas Krahn, followed by Selena Kroondyk.
Science Projects are due Oct. 31.  Remember to follow the Leaf Project Outline Requirements boys and girls. By now, you have already collected your leaves. You are drying them and preparing them for your project pages.
Homework:  Presently, we are learning about seeds. Seeds can be carried by the wind, and by animals.  They can bounce and roll.  Some spin and travel like helicopters.  Others, like milkweed seeds are shaped like a kite and float away with the breeze.  Some seeds stick to fur or clothes and hitch a ride to different places.  Students may bring in some seeds next week.  Please put them in plastic baggies and label them, girls and boys.  We’ll have some fun sorting and identifying them in class.      Ms. Buma
                 

GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms Buma


Spelling Dictation - We wrote our Bonus Mystery Word Dictation today, to see how many challenging words we could spell accurately.  Our regular Spelling Dictations will resume next week.
Memory Work: There is no Memory Work for today.  Next Wednesday, Oct. 30 –  In Flanders Fields (First Part)
In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead.  Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders fields.
By John McCrae
Accelerated Reader:  AR Reports were sent home with your child today.  Continue to work towards your reading goals over the long weekend, Grades 5 and 6.  Use your extra time well! Your AR goal due date is Fri. Nov. 8.
Bible Studies tests on the Old Testament book of Daniel were sent home today.  All tests should be signed and returned to school next Mon. Oct. 28.  Thank you.
Math Test: Wed. Oct. 30Grade 5:  Numeration: (Place value to nine digits, rounding, decimals to hundredths, and problem solving)
Grade 6:  Place Value: (Whole numbers to nine digits, decimals to ten-thousandths, comparing, rounding, and problem solving) 
Students may bring their textbooks home to review their first unit.
Social Studies: Students now have ideas on their "connecting to Canada" research project. Some research will need to be completed at home this Thu and Fri in order to be ready for work on the visual presentation on Mon and small group presentations on Wed. We have a wide variety of connecting themes in the areas we studied: the fur trade, provinces and territories, industry and natural resources, and heritage. The research project allows students to get a taste for research in an area of personal interest. I look forward to interesting and informative presentations!

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


Health: Canada food guide pages: #1. A check list for the food you eat from each category in one day. #2. A more specific record of the type of food. 
What's in the... tri-fold - drawing of what is in your pantry, refrigerator/freezer, and lunch box. All Due: Tuesday, October 29th
History: Pg 20 in text. Questions 1-5 in full answer format. See Wiki page for example. Due Monday October 28th.
Congratulations! Nicole Friesen and Dylan Vandersleen with receiving the classroom Gotcha award last week. The week before was Amanda DeJong and Kiley DeKraker.
Language Arts: Quick write topic paragraph on a childhood memory or a mouse.
Life of a Mouse by Amanda DeJong
Running through the tunnels grabbing bits of cloth and fluff, fabric and anything that's soft. I head back to my hole, find my match box, and put all my findings in my bed. I look through my bed and find my baby and cover her with some cloth and head back through the tunnels for food to feed my family. This is the life of a mouse.
Memory Work - James 1:2-3
Science tests have been graded and returned.
For daily homework. please check our class page:  https://immanuelchristianschool.wikispaces.com/Ms+Jones+and+Mr+TenBruggencate

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Time/Food Donations for the Sweets, Treats and Treasures Sale

We are in need of:  (Please check off what you can donate, as well as quantity)
                _____    3 pots Dutch meatball soup
                _____  4 pots of pea soup
                _____  2 pots of cream of potato
                _____  3 dozen assorted muffins
                _____  70 eggs
                _____  2 dozen dinner rolls              
                _____  6 apple crisps

_____  We are also looking for 6 high school students to run a babysitting/craft room for kids.  They will earn 8 of their volunteer hours and will get a free lunch :-)

We need kitchen help for day...highschoolers are also welcome!
                Shifts are:  _____  2 people for 8 to 12
                                      _____  2 people for 10 till 2 shift

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