Wednesday 18 December 2013



Wednesday, December 18, 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    519-773-8476Check 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

Dec. 19  AR goal @ 50%?;  1:30 Students carolling; LDCSS Christmas Concert 7:30
        20–Jan. 5 Christmas Break
Jan.    6  classes resume
          8  8:55 Chapel
        10  Hat & Gum Day; Winter Carnival
        15  8:55 Chapel; Skating; Board Meets
        20  PA Day - no school
        24  the popular ICS GST Auction!
        31  New Parent Information Evening      

From the Principal’s Desk:

I’m very excited to share from our chapel this morning, led by Mrs Groeneweg, Mrs VanderHoek and the SK students! The readings and activity helped all of us appreciate the strong link between 
Christmas and Easter, the birth, death and resurrection of our Lord.

We read from John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” As school families, we each had small red squares of paper, to which we added a black border, and our names in white. The square represented the following:
  • The black border on the red square is our sins washed in Jesus’ blood
  • The white lettering shows how Christ makes my soul white as snow.
  • That’s why Jesus comes to us at Christmas
  • ...and saves us at Easter.
In family groups, we then attached our names to the cross at the front. What a concrete example of the hope and promise in Jesus. God’s blessings as you celebrate our Saviour’s birth this Christmas!

in Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal

Praying for our Families:  Last week Thursday Andrew & Keli-Lyn Lockyer and Darrell and Tracy Mantel
Praying for our Staff:  This week we will remember Mr. TenBruggencate in prayer.
Wednesday Weekly Chapels:  You are invited to join us on January 8 with the 5/6 class.

Reminders:   If you still wish to volunteer with the carolling tomorrow at 1:30, please call or e-mail the office.  

The January Cheese Order is due tomorrow, Dec.19 if you are sending with your child or you can call or e-mail Keli-Lyn by Jan. 2nd (519-617-0779, keli.lockyer@hotmail.com).  Delivery is January 8th.

Carolling in Aylmer - Thu Dec 19. On our last day of school before the break, we will be carolling in town, in school family groupings. We are still looking for 3 more parent / grandparent volunteers to help! Students will depart ICS at 1:25 on buses, returning for hot chocolate in the gym at 3 pm.

Transportation Note for High School Students.  Because I.C.S. has no school on Friday, Dec. 20  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 will be done in reverse leaving Dorchester arena at 2:30, going down Dorchester Road to Lyons (approx. 2:45?) be at ICS approx. 3:00?    
If there is a morning bus cancellation due to a breakdown from any of our other three buses High School students are reminded they can catch Mrs. Tesselaar at 8:00 at ICS or 8:15 at Lyons.  Times are approximate.

Red and Green Day Winners: Our Student Spirit team had the task of judging the numerous and creative Red and Green Day costumes. Individual students were recognized from each class, and the Kindergarten class was recognized as best overall class!

Hat & Gum Day / Winter Carnival - Fri Jan 10.  Licences and activities will cost $1, with funds going towards development of Christian curricular resources.  Activities include face painting, hair colouring, nails, hockey and mini-putt. Students participate by class from 9 to 10:30.  Licences are good for the entire day.  We will also let the grade 8s take leadership of a winter carnival taking place over lunch recess.  Students will participate by school families in a round-robin fashion.  The volunteers are lined up to help for the morning but the Ed Ctte is in need of about 4 dozen of each: brownies and rice krispies for the bake sale at snack recess.  Please contact Chantelle Bakker @ chantelle_saarloos@hotmail.com if you would be willing to send in the baking.

Hockey Team: Not this year? Mrs VanderHoek had requested interested students in gr 5-8 to sign up for hockey. Of a hoped-for team of 10, we had 6 names. This will not allow us to form a viable school hockey team this year. Knowing some of the upcoming students, we would anticipate having a hockey team next year.

ICS Speakfest Coming in early February.  Our annual Speakfest will be coming quickly once we return! Please discuss ideas with your son / daughter.  Grades 1-3 re-tell a story, grade 4 recites a poem, grades 5-7 give a short speech, while grade 8 may choose one of the three options at a more advanced level. Our school Speakfest will be held on Friday, Feb 7th this year, in advance of the Legion public speaking contest which will be held on Saturday, February 15th.

GST Auction Friday, January 24th, 2014. Mark your calendars for this exciting event!  We have some unique items for the upcoming Auction this year!    Tickets to see Elton John Live in concert!  We have taxi rides, a box of Dutch sausages, “Soup of the Month” delivered to your home, Vehicle Rustproofing, Boterkoek and Nellie Buis’ famous Pea Soup!!!!   WE STILL NEED YOUR DONATIONS!!!!   Still want to donate? You are not too late! Send your form to the school or you may call or e-mail one of our Committee Members. Not sure what to donate? We can help with that too! Cash donations are gladly accepted and we will make purchases for you! Remember that the auction is a child free event. Need a sitter? We’ve got that too, for FREE! Just e-mail Tracy Mantel @ tracyanddarryll@yahoo.ca to reserve your child’s spot. Auxiliary will have the kitchen open for business as well! The GST Committee: Angie Bergen @ angie_bergen@yahoo.com;
Tracy Mantel @ tracyanddarryll@yahoo.ca; Tammie Vannoord jtvannoord@amtelecom.net; Paddi Vandendool @ pvd@amtelecom.net;  Bettina Vandersleen @ bett@amtelecom.net; Carrie Vis @ cjvis@amtelecom.net; and Jill Vording @ jillvording@yahoo.ca
Contract Partnership Committee Update: Did you know that 3 community members, 2 staff members and 2 board representatives sit down annually to discuss our employment contracts and pay packages? Recently, the CPC reviewed all our contract details in light of considerable policy revisions by our Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. We believe in fair compensation for the excellent work we expect from our teachers and staff. Through Christian Schools International, the board provides a pension plan, short and long term disability, and health benefits for full-time staff. The revised contracts include some exciting provisions for teacher-funded leaves - the idea is to keep teachers fresh and engaged outside of school so that they can bring that experience back in! Contracts also give guidance for tough situations including discipline and redundancy - in that area, our CPC achieved consensus as well, with a move to a program-based redundancy model for all new staff. Serving you on CPC are Jeff Vannoord (chair), Marianne Pieters, Sheryle Drop, Bernie Janssen, Jim Vording, Dave VanGurp and Keith Cameron. Our updated contracts may be found on our website at: http://www.immanuelchristianschool.net/policybook_12.htm

Loyola College Case Update: The Association for Reformed Political Action Canada, on behalf of the Association of Christian Educators and Schools, filed a Notice of Motion in the Loyola School appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Loyola School is appealing to the Supreme Court because the Ministry of Education in Québec has refused to allow it to teach a mandatory curriculum on religion and ethics from its own religious perspective. Instead, all schools (even independent Christian schools) must teach this religion course from a secular or “neutral” perspective. ARPA believes that God has given responsibility to parents to properly educate their own child (either at home or through various schools) and that the State intrudes on parents’ religious rights and responsibilities when it insists not only on what to teach, but even on how to teach. ARPA asks for our regular prayers that God will allow them to speak to the Court.

Mark February 15 for the annual LDCSS Curling Bonspiel.  Cost $500/team. Book your team by Feb. 1st by calling Albert Weesjes, 591-773-3238 or e-mail agweesjes@gmail.com.  Lunch and snacks provided for participants.  

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten…
Bible: Wise men from the east, Simeon and Anna
Letter and sound: o
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a blessed new year!


GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters

Let Heaven and Nature Sing!
May your home be filled with joyful Christmas blessings.

Happy 7th Birthday
Aryanna Lockyer
Monday, January 6, 2014!
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15

Memory Work: Story for storytelling.  Please look at your child’s storytelling package for information.
Spelling dictation is on Thursday, December 19. It will be a review of list words 8 to 14.



GRADES 3 and 4 – Mrs. Drop

Christmas
Happy
Remember
Immanuel
Saviour
Tell about the true meaning of Christmas
Merry Christmas
Angels we have heard on high
Stable
     Gracie Bergen, Grade 3

A Very Special Christmas Day
We celebrate Jesus everyday, but Christmas is a special way,
To give Him thanks for being born on the exciting day of Christmas morn.
The little baby asleep on hay, a very special Christmas way.
Jesus was born to be a king, so great He made the angels sing.
Jesus grew up to be good and strong.  He was always right, and never wrong.
Jesus is loving and ever so kind, and He leaves his path for us to find.
He loves us in such a special way, that we celebrate on Christmas Day!
    Megan Friesen, Grade 4
The Birth of Jesus
Mary and was going to have a baby.
She knew that she was going to have a baby boy.
An angel told Mary that she was having a baby.
She was surprised.
She and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem.
Jesus was born in a stable.
Three wisemen saw a big star and followed the star.
It led to the baby boy and the three wisemen gave incense, myrrh and frankincense.
    Selena Kroondyk, Grade 3
Christ Jesus loves you
How can you worship Jesus?
Remember that God is with you.
Immanuel
Stable
Time to remember
Mary and Joseph were in a stable
Alleluia
Saviour
     Joshua Vannoord, Grade 3

A Very Special Christmas
Every Christmas we celebrate Jesus' birth.
Such as when the wisemen brought Jesus gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The angels sang, "Glory to God in the highest!"
When Jesus grew up he was going to be a strong man
And the wisemen didn't get caught by King Herod.
      Ben Weejses, Grade 4

Jesus
Once in a city that was called Bethlehem,
Mary and Joseph found out that they were going to have a baby.
An angel came down and said to Joseph, "Name your baby, Jesus."
Joseph was scared.  Joseph went to Mary and said what the angel had said.
Then they went to find an inn.
After a while they found an inn and while they were there,
Mary had a baby and named him Jesus.  ]
The wisemen saw a big star and followed it.
When they were done, they found a baby.
They knew it was the Saviour.
They each gave Mary and Joseph gifts like gold.
      Claire Vording, Grade 3

GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms Buma
Merry Christmas everyone!  May you all enjoy your holidays with family and friends.  Read some good books, play some great games and have some wonderful outdoor adventures! May you all 
have a blessed New Year!  
Spelling Dictation: Thurs. Dec. 19 - Review List - Units 10 - 12
Language Arts:  Be thinking about a Speech Topic, and be ready to share what you have in mind to present when you come back to school in the new year!
Le Français:  Un Test - “La Pizza” - vendredi le 10 janvier
Accelerated Reader:  AR Reports were sent home today.  
Science: I (Mr Cameron) introduced our next unit on “Space Declares the Glory of God” on Monday. Responding to student interest, we discussed the question: where did it all come from? I acknowledged the 2 main views on origins: a very long timescale; or a much more recent creation. The key questions are “What does the Bible say in this area?” and “Can the same observations (science) be interpreted differently depending on your viewpoint (belief)?” I encourage you to have these big conversations with your children as we go through this unit. Please see the resources on our wikispaces page. Observing the heavens, I aim to have the students move from “What do we see?” to “Who do we see?” Starting that off, students have a task of observing the phases of the moon and the night sky for the next month.


Christmas Thoughts
Just a Miracle
Just a poor couple, so young and in love, yielding their lives to Jehovah above.
Just an old stable, the animals’ home, they soon reach the star, no longer they roam.
Just an old donkey, an ox and a lamb, sharing a home with the tiny I Am.
Just a wood manger, becoming a bed, fit for the Christ Child to cradle His head.
Just some old straw, tiny infant to hold, while angels who guard him in wonder behold.
Just God in mercy, the Almighty One, sending redemption through Jesus, His Son.
Victoria Krahn, Grade 6










Christ is Born

When Christ was born, the whole earth was happy. Angels sang in praise.  They were praising the day that Jesus was born. Even though I was not there to see Him being born, I do know that it was a splendid day; the most splendid day of all! Everyone will sing praises because Christ was born on Christmas Day!  It was a surprise to Mary and Joseph, but they trusted and listened to God and obeyed Him too! I hope that one day another big miracle will happen, and I hope that I will be there to see it!
Jordyn Vandendool, Grade 6




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

Art: 100 something for the new year. Bring in 100 of anything for an art project in the new year. Ideas: muffin cups, 100 cm of string, 100 pine cones. Note: items will not be reused in original state.Image: Four of many paintings done for the Christmas production. (shown left to right: Kameron, Tyler, Amanda, Dean)
L.A.: Be prepared for Speakfest first day back. Have a topic (research), story, poem selected.
History: We recently wrote the Citizenship Challenge Test after working through the text Discover Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/resources/publications/discover/index.asp) . A lot of reading was required in a short amount of time. The test and in-class work will be split 20/80. The class average was low compared to other tests and is reflective of the students reading habits and/or ability to understand and write a multiple choice test. We will return to these skills in the new year. All students will be correcting their tests and most will be re-writing the test with the following exceptions: Dyllon Bergen, Caleb Krahn and Luke Schuurman (both with class high of 90%), Matthew Cameron and Ryan Kroondyk. Class average was 61.5%.
Le Français:  Un Test - “Au Casse-croute” - vendredi le 10 janvier
Math Tests written today will be graded and returned tomorrow.
Memory Work: Psalm 139:14-16
Have a blessed vacation and spread the JOY of Christmas deliberately!  See you in 2014.

Wednesday 11 December 2013


Wednesday, December 11, 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

Dec. 17  Joy Notes for Christmas afternoon matinee 1:30
        18  8:55 Chapel; Pizza Lunch; Joy Notes for Christmas 7:30
        19  AR goal @ 50%?;  1:30 Students carolling; LDCSS Christmas Concert 7:30
        20–Jan. 5 Christmas Break
Jan.    6  classes resume
         24  the popular ICS GST Auction!

From the Principals’ Desk:

The second candle on our school advent wreath is burning, we’ll only light one more before the school closes for the Christmas holiday. Time has gone fast!

This coming final week before vacations is a special one. We look forward to presenting our “Joy Notes of Christmas” on Tuesday (matinee) and Wednesday (evening). Breaking from a number of years of Christmas dramas, we’re focusing on our musical talents this year. Each class presents a piece they have learned in music class. The band and a special choir will showcase their abilities. Additionally, our students have the opportunity for individual or small-group recitals, highlighting their significant extra-curricular music lessons. Next Thursday is the last day before vacation, and we will once again be carolling in our community, some to Heritage Place, some to Chateau Gardens, some downtown. If you are available, all parents (and their voices!) are invited to join us from 1:30 - 3. Please let your child’s homeroom teacher know if you can attend (or send in the form at the end of the Journal).

As we do all this, we trust that in the music of our voices and instruments, we give glory to our God and Creator as we remember Christ’s birth with joy.

in Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal

Praying for our Families:  Last week Friday morning we prayed for Andre & Janneke Kroondyk and Andy & Esther Kroondyk.
Praying for our Staff:  This week we will remember Mrs. Drop in prayer.
Our Wednesday Weekly Chapels are open to parents and visitors.  Please join us for next week with the SK class.

Reminders:
Meat & Baked Goods pick up tomorrow,Thurs, Dec. 12th, 2:30 – 4 p.m.  Coolers with names are welcome!

TRIP orders are due tomorrow by 9 AM, Dec 12.  Late orders will only be filled with available stock. All orders must also be accompanied with a cheque for at least half of the total. If order is faxed in, please mail your cheque in. Give Theressa or Grace (519-317-1518) a call if you need gift cards earlier than the 19th.

Fuel saving promotion program from Petro-Canada:  For supporters who purchase a $100 denomination card from Nov – Dec 31, the supporter will receive a bonus fuel saving card with their order.  The bonus fuel saving card has a value of 5 cent per litre savings good for 100 litres of fuel purchased – card value $5.00.  Fuel savings card will have a 2 year expiry date (Nov. 2015)

Deadline to send in all your sandwich bags for recycling is Monday, Dec. 16th.

Pizza Lunch Orders are due tomorrow, Dec. 12th.  See the e-mail sent out last Thursday, Dec. 5th.  An order form is found at the end of the Journal.  No late orders!

Joy Notes for Christmas practice on Friday:  Student’s participating in the program should come prepared to Friday’s practice with their music and band students with their instruments.

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 (519-617-0779, keli.lockyer@hotmail.com).  Delivery is January 8th, the first Wed. after we are back to school.

Transportation Note for High School Students.  Because I.C.S. has no school on Friday, Dec. 20  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 will be done in reverse leaving Dorchester arena at 2:30, going down Dorchester Road to Lyons (approx. 2:45?) be at ICS approx. 3:00?    
If there is a morning bus cancellation due to a breakdown from any of our other three buses High School students are reminded they can catch Mrs. Tesselaar at 8:00 at ICS or 8:15 at Lyons.  Times are approximate.

Joy Notes for Christmas:  You are all invited to attend our upcoming Joy Notes for Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 for an afternoon matinee and Wednesday, December 18th for an evening performance.  We will have individual, class, choir and band participation – all children need to attend.  Come and listen to the child(ren) showcase the talents and abilities God gave them.  May we celebrate the birth of our Saviour and enjoy a time of bringing Glory to God.  Refreshments will be served after the program.
  • Students are asked to wear their Sunday best for both performances.
  • Students will be sitting with their classes for the program.  Parents, no need to keep a spot for them.
  • Band students are asked to be at the school by 7:00 to tune and warm-up, Choir students by 7:15
  • Parents of the SK children:  Since this is not a regular day for 3 of our SK children, they are invited to come to school for the day.  If you prefer them not to attend the whole day, then we ask that you bring your child to school by 1 pm on Tue Dec 17 so they can join the afternoon matinee of the Joy Notes Program.  

Our Service Projects:  Food Drive for the Corner Cupboard and Hat/Mittens/Socks for the Optimist Club:  Please send with your children non-perishable food items to put under the decorated Christmas tree in the front hall or send in hat, mittens or socks for our other tree.  A few items have come in so far but we would love to collect a big amount to send off to the help needy families. Specifically, they need canned fruits, vegetables, canned and dried pasta, and packaged single serving meals. We have only a very limited amount of donations so far. As a community, we are greatly blessed and having our children directly involved in sharing those blessings teaches some very important lessons. We would like to challenge every child to bring in an item or items to share. Together, we can do it!

Promotions would like to thank everyone who assisted in this years float. To all those who loaned us costumes, it was greatly appreciated and your costumes may now be picked up from the school's office. To the students who came out to brave colder temperatures, we would like to thank you as well.  We would also like to extend our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smit for letting us prepare the float at their place and allowing us to take shelter in their barn after the parade.  We are grateful to you all.

GST Auction Friday, January 24th, 2014. Mark your calendars for this exciting event!  We have some unique items for the upcoming Auction this year!    Tickets to see Elton John Live in concert!  We have taxi rides, a box of Dutch sausages, “Soup of the Month” delivered to your home, Vehicle Rustproofing, Boterkoek and Nellie Buis’ famous Pea Soup!!!!   WE STILL NEED YOUR DONATIONS!!!!   Still want to donate? You are not too late! Send your form to the school or you may call or e-mail one of our Committee Members. Not sure what to donate? We can help with that too! Cash donations are gladly accepted and we will make purchases for you! Remember that the auction is a child free event. Need a sitter? We’ve got that too, for FREE! Just e-mail Tracy Mantel @ tracyanddarryll@yahoo.ca to reserve your child’s spot. Auxiliary will have the kitchen open for business as well! The GST Committee: Angie Bergen @ angie_bergen@yahoo.com;
Tracy Mantel @ tracyanddarryll@yahoo.ca; Tammie Vannoord jtvannoord@amtelecom.net; Paddi Vandendool @ pvd@amtelecom.net;  Bettina Vandersleen @ bett@amtelecom.net; Carrie Vis @ cjvis@amtelecom.net; and Jill Vording @ jillvording@yahoo.ca
Chess Club:  A sign up form has been posted on the student bulletin board by the office for all students in grades 3-8 who are interested in joining the chess club starting Tuesday, Jan. 7th during the lunch hour.  All interested students will take their lunch at 12:35 to the Art/Board room and play chess while they eat their lunch.  Our Grade by Grade Chess tournament will be on March 26 at Hellenic Centre on Southdale in London.  Thank you to Mr. Murray Rodenburg and Mr. Bram de Dreu for being our chess coaches.

ICS Speakfest Coming in January.  Our annual Speakfest will be coming quickly once we return in January.  Please discuss ideas with your son / daughter.  Grades 1-3 re-tell a story, grade 4 recites a poem, grades 5-7 give a short speech, while grade 8 may choose one of the three options at a more advanced level.  Our Speakfest needs to be done in advance of the Legion public speaking contest in early February.

Ride for Refuge Update: ICS received a cheque for $1365 from our fundraising and riding efforts! This includes a grant of $250 from Blue Sea Philanthropy. This will cover our annual donation to our ICS Compassion child (Nelson), and the remainder will be directed to Tuition Assistance! This was a good result from only a few riders and donors - well done, and many thanks! Unless the event returns to Aylmer, we may discontinue participation. We’re looking for a local Christian event that resonates with our community...

May 1st, 2014 Keith & Kristyn Getty concert held in the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church.  Tickets will be available for Christmas gift giving.  The school office also has 3 of their CD’s available at $12 each.

LDCSS Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to join LDCSS for a delightful evening of Christmas music.

FROM THE CLASSROOMS:

JUNIOR / SENIOR KINDERGARTEN – Mrs. Groeneweg
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten....
Bible - Surprises for Mary and Joseph
          Bethlehem and Birth
Letter and sound - g
Sight word - like
This week and next week we will be reviewing numbers, letters and sounds
       
GRADES 1 and 2 - Ms. Pieters
Happy 6th Birthday
Josiah Kroondyk
Thursday, December 12, 2013
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15

Memory Work: Memory work for December 18
He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love, and wonders , wonders of his love.
Spelling: Spelling dictation is on Friday, December 13
Spelling List 14 for Grade 1: she, ship, shell, dish, wish
Spelling List 14 for Grade 2: boat, coat, float, long, along, belong, paw, fawn, tall, wall


GRADES 3 and 4 – Mrs. Drop
Electives: The sign-up form was sent home Monday, and is due back by Mon Dec 16. We try and accommodate choices, acknowledging the maximum group sizes for various electives. We have some exciting new electives this year! Grade 3 students will take part in the Red Cross Swim to Survive program at the St Thomas YMCA during this time.
Memory Work:  Continue practising the song "Hush!  It's a Baby..."
Spelling Dictation:  Fri., Dec. 13
Grade 3 Spelling Words:  into, today, without, something, become, upon, myself, everybody, everyone, maybe, outside, basketball, homework, skateboard, earthquake, tonight, earthworm
Grade 4 Spelling Words:  didn't, that's, they're, you're, couldn't, haven't, o'clock, we're, isn't, I'm, it's, who's, they'd, could've, they've, you'll, don't, aren't, would've, should've
Please wear your Sunday best for the Joy Notes performance on Wed., Dec. 18.
Star Student next week is Joshua Vannoord, followed by Claire Vording.


GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms Buma
Electives: The sign-up form was sent home Monday, and is due back by Mon Dec 16. We try and accommodate choices, acknowledging the maximum group sizes for various electives. We have some exciting new electives this year! Students are asked to choose options they have not participated in over the last 2 years.
Spelling: Fri. Dec. 13 - Unit 12
Scholastic Book Orders:  Please have Book Orders in by Thurs. Dec. 12.
Memory Work:  Memory Work for Dec. 18 - Joy to the World!  The Lord Is Come, Verse 4
He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love.
Text:  Isaac Watts, 1719; based on Psalm 98
Tune:  Lowell Mason, 1848
Science: Students presented their “slip stop” recommendations to one of our custodians, Mrs Helen Friesen on Monday. Based on the student recommendations, she chose to use the Pro 2000 ice melter option. Student slipperiness and melting tests revealed that removing ice quickly was the best way to get good traction. Salt alone was just as good as an ice melter mix, but more harmful to grass. This project-based unit was designed to allow students to learn about God’s design for materials, and our call a stewards, using a real-life problem. We have a test on Wednesday to confirm our knowledge of the science terms, but we’ve learned a lot so far!
Phys. Ed.: Please make sure students have sports wear (shorts or pants), school shirt and running shoes for class. Basketball has started!
Music:  The class will be playing "The First Noel" with handbells.  Please know your music well and when to play your handbell.  We ask you to wear your Sunday best for the Joy Notes performance on Wed., Dec. 18.
Remember to bring your music, band students your instruments for Friday’s Joy Notes Practise.
Sr. Boys Basketball: Lunch recess practices will continue this week Wednesday and Friday. Due to the Joy Notes productions there is an optional shooting practise on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at lunch recess, otherwise regular practises will resume starting Tuesday, January 7th, 3:30-4:45 (5:00).


GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate / Ms. Jones
Electives: The sign-up form was sent home Monday, and is due back by Mon Dec 16. We try and accommodate choices, acknowledging the maximum group sizes for various electives. We have some exciting new electives this year! Students are asked to choose options they have not participated in over the last 2 years.
Art: We are working on the final stage of the JOY! project. Paintings are due Monday, December 16th for display in the gym!
History: Review Discover Canada book for test on Monday, December 16th.
Spelling: List 5 Quiz is postponed until the New Year, Thursday January 9th due to Christmas and New Year events. See spellingcity.com for practise activities.
Well Done with Language Presentations on our Short Stories anthology. Class average was 82%. Go to bs4s.me/g/2FK2 to view some of the student work. Over the holidays students are asked to find a topic for speech (gr. 7, 8) or story/poem to recite (gr. 8). We will be preparing as soon as we return in the new year.
Memory Work -Habakkuk 3: 17-19
Science Title pages and summary worksheet due Friday.
On Wednesday December 18 there will be given math tests in Grade 7&8 on Chapter 5: Ratios
Thank you Mrs Cameron, Ms. Jones, and Mr. DeJong for assisting with the class outing last Friday; it prompted very good class discussions.
Music:  The class will be playing "Good King Wenceslas" with boomwhackers .  Please know your music well and when to play your boomwhacker! We ask you to wear your Sunday best for the Joy Notes performance on Wed., Dec. 18.
Remember to bring your music, band students your instruments for Friday’s Joy Notes Practise.
Christmas Celebration Potluck and Gift Exchange: We will be having a celebration potluck lunch Thursday, December 19th. The students are also participating in a gift exchange. Everyone brings a small gift each day starting Friday, December 13th until Thursday, December 19th. Be creative and have fun! Remember, Christmas isn’t about spending but about joy and thankfulness for our Saviour’s birth!

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Yes, I can help out and accompany my child _______________ on the school carolling from 1:30 - 3 on Thu Dec 19!

Name: ___________________________

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Pizza Order Form - Wednesday, Dec. 18
__________________would like to order the following:
(child’s name)                                 
______ 1.00/slice
                                                                       
            ______ juice .50 cents
            
            ______ ice cream .50 cents
            ______ Total enclosed
Parent Signature___________________________
Orders and money must be in by Thursday,
Dec. 12.   No late orders please!


Pizza Order Form - Wednesday, Dec. 18
__________________would like to order the following:
(child’s name)                                 
______ 1.00/slice
                                                                       
            ______ juice .50 cents
               ______ ice cream .50 cents
            ______ Total enclosed
Parent Signature___________________________
Orders and money must be in by Thursday,
Dec. 12.   No late orders please!
Pizza Order Form - Wednesday, Dec. 18
__________________would like to order the following:
(child’s name)                                 
______ 1.00/slice
                                                                       
            ______ juice .50 cents
             
            ______ ice cream .50 cents
            ______ Total enclosed
Parent Signature___________________________
Orders and money must be in by Thursday,
Dec. 12.   No late orders please!


Pizza Order Form - Wednesday, Dec. 18
__________________would like to order the following:
(child’s name)                                 
______ 1.00/slice
                                                                       
            ______ juice .50 cents
               ______ ice cream .50 cents
            ______ Total enclosed
Parent Signature___________________________
Orders and money must be in by Thursday,
Dec. 12.   No late orders please!