Wednesday, November 20, 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.
Check us out on
Facebook: facebook.com/ICSAylmer
Twitter: twitter.com/ICSAylmer
Upcoming
Events
Nov. 20 Membership Mtg @
8
22 Volleyball LDCSS; Friday
Family Fun Night Dinner
27 8:55 Chapel
28 Fall Membership Meeting at
LDCSS
30 Aylmer
Dec. 2-18
Food collection for the Corner Cupboard
4 8:55 Chapel
7 Springfield Christmas Parade 1
p.m.
From the Principals’ Desk:
This week is Book Week,
with lots of special activities celebrating the gift of story. Our visiting
author, Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters (Jeffrey and the Sloth) shared both
fiction and non-fiction stories with the student body (and LCES students!) on
Monday in an interactive, engaging manner. She made some of our links to the
world outside the school come alive. We do seek to have our teaching be
relevant to the real world our students live in, and "bringing the outside
in" helps! We laughed with her as she recounted the story of Stinky
Skunk Mel, and we considered our stewardly responsibilities in Buzz
about Bees.
I am reminded how
important story is to teaching. This is a distinct strength to Christian
education as we re-tell the Biblical story, and convey that it is also a story
which continues to unfold directly in our lives. Jesus tells the parable of the
Good Samaritan, and then we convey to our students how they are called to be
Protectors in class and on the schoolyard, as well as at home. We marvel at
aspects of God's creation (trees, fish, whales, New France), then we reflect on
how He calls us to use, care for and transform the areas of creation for which
we have responsibility (our school, our homes, our culture, our country).
There's an exciting role for story in all that! I trust that as parents, you
are also excited about telling the stories your children are part of, and by
extension, the story of the school we are blessed to be a part of, and the
story of our faith!
in
Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal
Praying for our Families: Last week Thursday morning we prayed for John
& Wilma Hordyk and Cliff & Christine Janssens.
Praying for our Staff: This week we will remember Mrs.Groeneweg in
prayer.
Please
remember in your prayers the Brantford Christian School community and in
particular the Principal, Walt Hartholt and Vice-principal, Francine Roth. Both
are battling different forms of cancer. While it goes without say that our
intercession includes a plea for healing for both these individuals and
strength for their families, we also ask that you remember the staff of the
school and especially those who have stepped in to cover the administration
gaps. Please also uphold the board before the Lord, as they too now carry a
heavier burden with this news. Finally we ask that you remember the students as
they too must deal with this issue.
"I love the LORD
because he hears and answers my prayers. Because he bends down and listens, I
will pray as long as I have breath!" Psalm 116:1-2
Reminders:
T.R.I.P. orders will be coming home
on FRIDAY because of the delay in receiving some of the gift cards ordered!
The Christmas Meat and Baked Goods orders are due on Friday, Nov. 22 with pick up on Thursday, Dec. 12th
from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Coolers with names are them are most welcome!
Thank-you so much to one of our society members
whose donation made it possible for us to host children’s author Dr. Kari-Lynn
Winters for our Book Week! Blessed, we
were in turn able to bless our wider school community and host London Christian
Elementary School
Y'all
are invited to Friday Family Fun
Night’s Redneck Roadkill Cafe Dinner on Friday, November 22,
5-7pm in the school gym. We reckon it will be great time and a meal full
of local 'roadkill' served by a golly good bunch of rednecks from
around these parts. Buck up and don't be afraid - y'all
will love the meal. Adults $8, Children 10 + under $5.00 and dern
tootin - all the money goes back to the school. Get on your
overalls, pack up the kin and see y'all there!
Tina
Vyn will have her Successful Living books and cards available
Report Cards: Reports should be sent home this Thursday or
Friday. We spend time to carefully evaluate performance and comment on
character and achievement in a manner that is loving and honest. We trust that
these reports are helpful as you guide your children to "grow in wisdom
and stature, and in favour with God and man" (Luke 2:52).
This year we will be presenting a musical evening
for our Christmas program. “Joy Notes for Christmas" is
an evening where your child(ren) can showcase the talents and abilities God
gave them. Please encourage your child(ren) to sign up on the bulletin board if
they wish to participate! We will have
individual, class, choir and band participation. Please mark Wednesday, December 18th
on your calendar.
The Christmas parade is fast approaching and Promotions Committee is still looking for ethnic costumes if you have them. If anyone has French berets, Mexican sombreros, Dutch wooden shoes or traditional outfits we would really appreciated the use of them.
The Christmas parade is fast approaching and Promotions Committee is still looking for ethnic costumes if you have them. If anyone has French berets, Mexican sombreros, Dutch wooden shoes or traditional outfits we would really appreciated the use of them.
We
understand that some of these items may mean a lot to you and your family,
so if you would prefer that only your children or grandchildren wear them that
would be perfectly fine. The costumes will only be worn while they are on the
float during the parade.
We
are also in search of lawn signs with the words "JOY" or
"PEACE". Your help would be greatly appreciated.
If any students are
interested in singing and riding on the float for either the Aylmer or Springfield
Please contact
Carrie Vis- cjvis@amtelecom.net
or Annette Dykxhoorn- radykxhoorn@execulink.com
Electives: Education Committee is lining up some very
interesting electives for grades 4-8 in Jan & Feb. They may include
badminton, puppetry, archery, woodworking, model building, photography,
personal grooming, stop-animation, winter survival, small engines, baking /
cake decorating, etc. Once again, we would plan on our grade 3s completing the
Red Cross Swim to Survive program. Committee members will be making calls to
possible adult volunteer leaders. If you would like to run an elective (for the
first time, or once again), please call the school to let us know! We are
looking for name ideas for the model-building elective - anyone know an avid
model-maker who connects well with children?
Building and Maintenance: Competitive
quotes are sought for the replacement of the remaining asphalt roof on the
school with steel roofing. The committee recommends completing the project in
Spring 2014 on the entire South Wing and the north side of the North Wing.
Contractors within or known to our community are encouraged to put in an
estimate by 30 November, for selection by the committee. Estimates should be
submitted to the office
Hockey: The new proposed format for the Bluewater
Christian School Tournament will limit the number of teams that will be able to
participate in each division. In order
to determine if Aylmer will attempt to register a 2014 team, we need to know
the number of grade 5 to 8 students who will be trying out for the ICS
team. Please note that the cost for ice
time for practices will be paid by team members and players will need to
arrange their own rides to and from the arena.
The tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Please let Mrs. VanderHoek know by Tuesday,
November 26, if you are interested in being an ICS hockey team player.
Report from the OACS Annual
Governance Conference – Nov 16, 2013
Eric
Hartemink, Board Vice-Chair, Jane Weverink, Board Secretary and Keith Cameron
attended the annual OACS Governance Conference. Issues discussed include:
- models for thrift shops as alternative revenue streams. Is this an option locally?
- moving teaching forward in a project-based instructional model (though we would have liked more discussion on the teaching method rather than a sales pitch!).
- models for thrift shops as alternative revenue streams. Is this an option locally?
- moving teaching forward in a project-based instructional model (though we would have liked more discussion on the teaching method rather than a sales pitch!).
- Principal reports which lead to good Board decision-making, as well as
direction for and assessment of the Principal. Board leadership development was also highlighted.
- how OACS intends to support us in quality education with quality policy,
Christian. curriculum and teacher collaboration.
- after 8 years of enrolment decreases across OACS, and amidst the CRA reassessments of CEAF, there was a 2% increase in students overall! OACS expenses in supporting schools through the reassessments are $70,000, which have been borne within existing funds. In the face of real challenges, praise God for His blessings as we pray for growth here at ICS too.
- after 8 years of enrolment decreases across OACS, and amidst the CRA reassessments of CEAF, there was a 2% increase in students overall! OACS expenses in supporting schools through the reassessments are $70,000, which have been borne within existing funds. In the face of real challenges, praise God for His blessings as we pray for growth here at ICS too.
We are blessed to be part of the wider Christian education community that is the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools! Our cost share is $71 per student, money well spent in our view.
- We highlighted the peer-reviewed 2012 Cardus Education Report. There is a statistical positive correlation between Christian schooling and adult church involvement. As we might expect, faithful parenting is blessed! Jeremiah 29:11. Talk up this story with your pastor!
BOOK WEEK has been an
exciting time here at school!
*We were ever so grateful to have Kari-Lynn Winters visit
our school on Monday morning. Students were involved in the drama of story and a bit of the planning
process that goes into a non-fiction book. Kari-Lynn's animated style truly
brings books alive!
* This morning an array of book
characters wandered our halls. Best-Dressed prizes were
handed out to one person from each grade. Students received a $4.99
off coupon for a book that can be ordered from any Scholastic Book Club order
this school year. The winners will be posted next week.
*Today students also looked at book in the Living Books sale and may
have made up a "Wish List". Please take the time to go over it with your child(ren) and give
guidance and money for possible purchases. Students will be visiting the
book sales tomorrow (Thursday) with their class at
the following times: 9-9:30 – gr. 7/8; 9:30-10 gr. 5/6; 10:30
– gr. 3/4; 11-11:30 – gr. 1/2. JK parents may take your student
from class to “shop” with you anytime Thursday morning. SK will visit on Friday morning.
Books are still being accepted
for our New-to-You Sale
*Congratulations to all students who earned a free AR skate this
afternoon by reaching their AR goal!
*If you haven't already done it during this Book Week, take time to cozy
up with your child and a good book. Time spent together sharing a story is precious!
FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
JUNIOR /
SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
We
would like to welcome Ms. Amy Wall to our classroom!
Ms. Wall is an ECE student from Fanshawe College in Simcoe who will be spending a total of eight weeks in our Kindergarten class, from November to June.
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten....
Bible: Moses
Letter and sound: r
Ms. Wall is an ECE student from Fanshawe College in Simcoe who will be spending a total of eight weeks in our Kindergarten class, from November to June.
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten....
Bible: Moses
Letter and sound: r
All about number 10
SK: Printing practice numbers 1-10
Sight Word: me
Math: Making sets of 10
Longer, shorter
Sight Word: me
Math: Making sets of 10
Longer, shorter
JK: Printing practice own names
Math: Counting 1-10
Sorting
More, less, same
Patterning with shapes and colours
Sorting
More, less, same
Patterning with shapes and colours
GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms.
Pieters
Happy 6th Birthday
Kahlen Hiebert
Sunday, November 24, 2013
“May you be blessed by the
Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15
Memory Work: Memory work for November
27
Enter his
gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks
to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4
Spelling: Spelling dictation is on
Friday, November 22
Spelling
List 11 for Grade 1: ten, hat, hot,
sand, hand
Spelling
List 11 for Grade 2: send, pick, end,
both, fast, last, must, just, bath, black
GRADES 3 and 4 – Mrs. Drop
Star Student for next week is Mariah Rempel, followed by
Jocelyn Shelton
Spelling Words for Fri., Nov. 22:
Grade 3: way,
these, niece, might, show, float, brain, mean, close, tried, cube, uniform,
stayed, price, usually, will, night
Grade 4: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, January, February, July, August, September,
November, month, year, holiday, autumn, season, calendar, second, minute,
annual, yearly
Memory Work: Psalm 95: 6 & 7 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us
kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms Buma
Spelling Dictation: Thurs.
Nov. 21 – Review List (Units 5 – 9)
Memory Work: Song: Infant
Holy, Infant Lowly
Infant
holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall;
Oxen
lowing, little knowing Christ the child is Lord of all.
Swiftly
winging angels singing, bells are ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ
the child is Lord of all! Christ the
child is Lord of all!
Text: Polish; tr. Edith M. G. Reed, 1921
Tune: Polish; harm. Psalter
Hymnal
Friday Morning Devotions (Nov. 22) – Micah
Schuurman
Social Science: Mrs Lydia Bergen is excited to hear
what the 5/6 class will discover during the Slip Stop project as they
investigate how best to keep the school entrance clear of ice and snow. We're
looking at the particle theory of solids, liquids and gases. We'll be designing
"test sidewalks" to test out some relevant properties of solids,
liquids and gases...
GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate /
Ms. Jones
History Test
on Thursday, Nov. 21. Chapter 2, 3 notes and text readings as well as
New France Report Presentations. This is
an open notebook test.
LA -
Short Story Presentations will be Nov. 28th and 29th. Final draft for editing
is due Tuesday, 26th.
List 4 Spelling quiz
will be on Friday, Nov. 29th
Class Potluck:
Wednesday, November 27th
Permission forms for
Volleyball teams need to be returned by Thursday for Friday's tournament. Check
with Mr. T or Ms. Jones for details.
Geography: You Tube Quiz Redo –hand in by Monday, Nov. 25; Test on Food Chains, Major Biomes and Controls of Climate on
Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Memory Work: Genesis 46:28-30
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Christmas
Float Parade Participation
The
Town of Aylmer
___________________________________________________________________,
will be able to participate in the Aylmer
___________________________________________________________________,
will be able to participate in the Springfield
Parent’s
Signature _____________________________
Please
return permission slip to your teacher for the office as soon as possible so we
know who many students wish to be involved.
Please contact
Carrie Vis- cjvis@amtelecom.net
or Annette Dykxhoorn- radykxhoorn@execulink.com
