Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
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.
From the Principal’s Desk:
Wow, we were
encouraged following last week’s “Fall Social!” This was a transformation of
our Fall Membership Meeting, and it was good to see over 40 people attend,
including supporters, and established as well as newer families. In a social
atmosphere facilitated by Jane Weverink’s x Ty desserts and Keith Sinke’s
deep-fried Mars bars, we made new acquaintances and discussed three main
questions:
1. How do we build community?
2. How do we engage volunteers?
3. In light of our balanced financial state this
year, how do we best deal with last year’s deficit?
Like Solomon in
1 Kings 3:9, we pray for a “discerning heart to govern... and to distinguish
between right and wrong,” as we move forward in building a flourishing school
together. Some of the discussions are posted on our Facebook page - if you
could not make the meeting, check out the discussion, and plan on being part of
our Spring social and meeting.
We are also
part of a wider Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS), which had its
Annual General Meeting last Saturday. Chris Bakker and I attended representing
ICS as a member school. Aspirations in the wider Christian education community
include fostering relationships with our Ministry of Education of mutual
respect and support (the climate is really chilly right now), stewardly and
wise financial models, helping smaller schools flourish, keeping our Christian identity
strong. We were reminded that our “competition” is not our local public
schools, but rather our secular, narcissistic and hedonistic youth and adult
culture in the mall, city hall, and mass media. In the words of Revelation 3,
we were encouraged to not be lukewarm, but passionate in our commitment to the
Christian education of our children!
yours in
Christ, Keith Cameron, Principal
Praying for our families: Please join our staff as we pray for Cliff
& Christine Janssens and Ray
Kaastra. As well, we pray for other families needing God’s grace and comfort
right now.
Praying for our staff: Please keep Mrs Marie Smit, our admin assistant
on sick leave, in your prayers following the passing of her brother, Peter, to
cancer last week. On our staff rotation, please pray for our Bookkeeper. Mrs
Teresa Janssen,
T.R.I.P: Pickup on Nov 20.
Christmas Meat & Baked Goods Sale: Orders are due on Thursday Nov 27th, with pickup
on Thursday Dec18th.
Cheese orders: Order form is attached. Due by the 26th and delivery
December 3rd
Samko and Miko toy sale fundraiser: Last day to shop is
today! Make sure to bring your original itemized stamped receipt to the ICS
office by January 12th in order for us to receive 10% back from your purchase
Report Cards: Reports will be sent home next
week Wednesday. 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).
Transportation Job Opportunity: The Transportation
Committee is looking for applications for a spare bus driver. Applicants should
ideally have a B-license and a clean driving record. If accepted, ICS would
cover medical certification. If interested, or you know of someone who is
interested, please let the office or our Tpt Chair, Jim Vording, know.
Western Theme Day: The School Spirit Team will be hosting a “Western Theme Day” on Wed Nov
26. It is time to dust off your
cowboy/girl hats, boots and bandanna's and show some school spirit!
School
band! The school band is designed for musicians ranging from the most talented
and proficient to the less experienced. Now as a part of our education program,
it is open to Grades 5 to 8 at no additional cost.
Important Dates: Mon. Nov. 24: After school
practice begins from 3:30-4:30pm
Additional Notes: If you are in Grade 7 or 8, you will have the instruments you play in
the music class. If you are in Grade 5 or 6, there is a limited choice of
instruments, so sign up early! If you own one, you may bring your own
instrument.There is going to be a try-out, and we are seeking drummers to
audition.
Derrick Drover - One of our music teachers, is holding a
Christmas Concert (with his band) at the Richmond United Church on Friday,
Dec.5th at 7 p.m. in Richmond.
All are welcome to enjoy an evening of praise and worship celebrating
the Christmas season.
Electives: Do you have a special talent you can share with
our student body? Electives are a 5 week unit for grades 4-8 in late January -
early February. In the past we have included activities such as Woodworking,
Cooking and Baking, Badminton, Computers, Small Engines, Cake Decorating,
Curling and the like. Can you help? Please contact the Ed Ctte chair, Ray
Kaastra (kaastra@amtelcom.net), or the office by Nov 15th
Library: Last week
students were given a pink slip of paper listing all their check-outs that are
overdue or coming due this Thursday, Nov. 20. Please help them look for them at
home. If there are discrepancies (i.e.,
you know for certain that a title listed is NOT at home), please let us know
with a note to school or an email to Mrs. Robinson. (n.robinson@immanuelchristianschool.net).
Battle of
the Books: Our readers have been doing a great job reading through
their list of 10 books! In order to be finished by early February, our goal is
to have read and made questions for a book every 2 weeks. Check on your child’s
progress with him/her. It would be great to have a parent act as a coach for one of the teams. We have the
question-making process well in hand. We especially need someone to work with
the team during lunch and/or snack recess, once a week from February to April.
Interested? Contact Mrs. R.
Journey with Jesus: All students need a tunic for the
presentation of our Christmas Program. It’s not too hard to make one at home.
For Primary:
Adult-sized t-shirt in white, cream or brown.
Grades 3 and up:
Tunics made out of a white, cream or brown sheet or tablecloth.
All grades: For head
covering bring a towel and a dark coloured headband.
Belt: leather or made
out of yarn.
Due Date: November 21, 2014
Senior Small-School Volleyball Tournament: This will be held on Fri Nov 21 at LDCSS. Students need to coordinate
their own rides, please see your coach if you need assistance. An excerpt from
the schedule is below, playoffs will follow, with all play expected to be
complete by 4:30 pm.
FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
Some of the things we have done in
Kindergarten.....
Your child will
be bringing home memory work for our Christmas Program. I am asking that you
please practice the memory work with your child at home so that we can use
class time to continue our daily lessons. It is greatly appreciated!
Bible: Ten
Commandments
Letter and
sound: m
Review numbers
1 - 10
Reminder: Please make sure your child's Sound
Book is in their backpacks everyday
Journey with Jesus: All students need a tunic for the
presentation of our Christmas Program.
For JK/SK: Adult-sized
t-shirt in white, cream or brown.
Due Date: November 21, 2014
Happy 7th Birthday
Makayla Zylstra
Wednesday, November 19,
2014
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm
115:15
Happy 7th Birthday 
Kahlen Hiebert
Monday, November 24, 2014
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm
115:15
Memory Work: for Nov. 26
But Mary treasured up all these things and
pondered them in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising
God for all the things they had heard and seen,
which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:19-20
Journey with Jesus: Please bring your costumes in by this Friday, November 21. Thank-you!
For the tunic: an adult-sized t-shirt in
white, cream or brown
For the belt: leather or made out of
yarn.
For head covering: bring a towel and a dark
coloured stretchy headband.
Spelling: dictation test for list 11 words will be Friday Nov. 21
Words for Gr.
1: ten, hat, hot, sand, hand
Words for Gr.
2: send, pick, end, both, fast, last, must, just, bath, black
Fri. Nov. 21 - Spelling Dictation. Unit 10
- Some students in both Grade 3 and Grade 4 would benefit from regular nightly
review of their Spelling words. The students receive a “Home List” each Monday,
and can begin practising their Friday Dictation words already at the start of
the week.
Grade
3 children, search, teacher, reached, think, together, with, where,
everywhere, short, push,
finish, sure, who, whole, checkers,
shush.
Grade
4 across, alone, among, brother, again, front, banana, appear, compass,
pedal, given, heaven,
mountain, ocean, cousin, purchase, often,
colour, medal, sculpture
Wed. Nov. 26 - Memory Work - Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of
others, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor
forsake you.
Student of the Week: Our Student of the Week this week is Selena
Kroondyk.
Next week:
(Nov. 24-28) Jefferson Loewen
Journey with Jesus: Some items that students need to bring to
school on, or before Nov. 21 are:
tunics, towel head covering, a dark head band and a leather or a yarn
belt. Thank you!
GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms. Jones
(k.jones@immanuelchristianschool.net)
Congratulations to everyone for achieving your
A/R goal!!!
Memory Work: New Testament Books of the Bible for Thursday, November 27.
Art: Bring in white socks, buttons and thread for Monday, November 24. The
socks will not be wearable after we are done!
Spelling: Spelling List 11 Quiz and worksheets due Friday. Have all
corrections complete before handing in books.
French: French test for Grade
5 and 6 on Thursday Nov 20 - Unit 2
PotLuck: Wednesday, November 26
Social Studies: Port Of Piraeus presentations - Thursday,
November 20 in the afternoon
Journey for Jesus - Research due before construction and costume
preparation.
GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate (am) / Mr.
Cameron (pm) e.tenbruggencate@immanuelchristianschool.net or k.cameron@immanuelchristianschool.net
Please see our class wiki page (linked from the ICS website, https://immanuelchristianschool.wikispaces.com)
Memory Work: Matthew 5:1-6
Math: Unit test Thursday, November 13 on Fractions
Language Arts - Spelling: Dictation on Thu due to volleyball
Language Arts / Bronze Bow novel study. “What I Think” log for chap 3 due
in class on Thu.
Science: The Science Fair will be held in March. Students should have
preliminary project ideas by Dec 3.
Journey with Jesus: All students need tunics for Fri Nov 21. Class
“fashion show” on Mon Nov 24. For gr 8s, we will be dressing up as a Biblical
character in Jesus’ family line. Additional costumes are required for this, and
some limited ICS ones are available on first-come, first-serve basis - see Mr
Cameron.
Ice Rink Project: With sufficient student interest and
availability, we will see how we can plan, build and maintain a small ice rink
at ICS this year. Parents able to lend some expertise to the project are also
welcome! See Mr Cameron…
