The ICS Journal
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
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.
Upcoming EventsMay 13 - Chapel (3/4) - New Tribes Misson
17 - Christian Education Sunday @ TCRC
18 - Victoria Day - no school
19 - PA Day - no school (except Grade 7&8 8:30-12:30)
20 - Chapel (1/2)
21 - Track and Field (raindate May 26)
25 - JK/SK Orientation
Notes of Joy - Aylmer Bandshell 7pm
27 - Chapel (SK & Resource)
31 - Christian Education Sunday @ Grace Community
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75 Caverly Rd, Aylmer, N5H 2P6
Principal: principal@immanuelchristianschool.net
Telephone: 519-773-8476
Facebook: facebook.com/ICSAylmer
Twitter: twitter.com/ICSAylmer
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From the Principal’s Desk:
May, June… there are quite a few highlight events as we complete this school year! Next week we have our whole-school track and field day, with selected gr 2-8 students competing at the district competition in June. The following week, we have our Notes of Joy band, choir and individual recital. With an unusual staff & grade 7/8 student PA day next Tuesday, we are also starting a six-session mathematics multi-age study on three Friday afternoons. Mr TenBruggencate has laid the groundwork for this with his 7/8 class - thank-you!
Proverb 25:2 declares that, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.” The ICS math curriculum statement cites this verse, with the thought that our students should experience mathematics as a developing science. Mathematics is not a fixed body of knowledge but grows as cultures develop - and is fallible. With a teacher mentor, our senior students will work with our K-6 school family groupings, looking at various cultural discoveries of math (Greek, Roman, Hindu, etc). Working together, we will discover how various cultures and people have “searched out” math - it wasn’t just “there” in a text book! As a whole school, we look forward to discovering God’s glory in math!
in Christ, Keith Cameron
New families needed for the 2015/2016 budget: 4 of 8. Joining his sister Emily, we welcome Colin Hill’s enrolment for gr 6, who we are able to serve with assistive hearing technology! I toured another interested family through our school on Monday. Keep praying for parents as they decide!
Praying for our families: Please join our staff as we pray for Jake & Lisa Boldt and Larry & Irene Buis.
Praying for our staff: Please pray for Mrs. Vanderhoek.
REMINDERS:
T.R.I.P: Due by May 14th with pickup on May 21st
G.I.F.T.S Forms: How are your gifts forms coming along?
Cheese orders: Next order will be sent out May 20th
Meat & Baked Goods: Order form attached, due by May 28th and pickup on June 11th between 2-4pm. Coolers with names on them can be dropped off ahead of time.
WASTIN’ GAS Road Rally: Sat. June 6 at 9:30 a.m. Registration deadline is this Friday, May 15. Please contact Tammie @519-773-5593 or jtvannoord@amtelecom.net to put in your team. Lunch to follow and prizes for best decorated car and team!
JK/SK Orientation morning: Our new Kindergarten students for Sept. 2015-2016 will be having their orientation day on Monday morning, May 25 from 8:30-12:00pm, alongside our current Kindergarten students who will stay for the full day. Students are welcome to ride the bus to school (please contact the office to arrange this) We look forward to having them join us!
2015 New Registration - With plans for an additional teacher, all grades continue to be open! Parents of JK and SK children step into school at ICS with tuition at 40% and 60% of full tuition respectively. Our board continues to support our New to Christian Education Incentive which allows parents of older children to step into Christian schooling at the same rates - 40% the first year, 60% the second, family tuition thereafter. This allows all to “taste and see” how good Immanuel can be! Please continue to spread the word!
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Thanks! To our Maint Chair, Mr Andy Kroondyk and his faithful helper Josiah, for installing our new tetherball in the playground. The ball is available for sign out at the office. Game’s on!
Spring is here and new footwear is required!!! FACTORY SHOE FUNDRAISER. Please consider shopping at Factory Shoe… simply present the card when you buy footwear from Factory Shoe, and they will donate $5 for every purchase over $35. You can re-use the card as often as you like, and we have more cards for you to share with family and friends. For additional cards please call or email Janine Shelton at 519-765-2471 or sheltj2@gmail.com or visit the office.
Spring is here, and so is a dress code revision! Following a very respectful approach from several senior girls, and staff discussion, we are pleased to uphold our intent of honouring God with our bodies, while allowing girls’ sleeveless shirts (which need to have straps of at least three finger-widths!). Rule of thumb for shorts: “measure to your thumb-length.”
15th Annual Golf Tournament. The Golf Tournament is being held once this weekend @ Pine Knot Golf Course in Dorchester. Final registration- tomorrow! E-mail jtvannoord@amtelecom.net
Yearbook: If you would like to advertise your business in our yearbook please contact the office. Business Card $40, ¼ page $60, ½ page $100, Full page $160, Inside cover $300
Track and Field: Thursday May 21. This will be a JK and SK day. We have changed the format
this year to make it more spectator-friendly. All the track events will be run between 9-11 am
atEast Elgin, with parents and students cheering! We have adjusted the volunteer requirements to
accommodate - please see the updated list attached. Thanks to those who have already
volunteered - the online process worked!
You can still sign up:
office.
Lunch - All students will receive 1 slice of pizza, 1 drink and 1 large freezie
for free. However, they can order extra items if they wish. Parents can
order too! See the form at the end of this journal. Note that if Track and
Field is postponed because of rain, the pizza lunch will not be postponed.
Students would then have to bring a lunch on the alternate Track and Field day.
Notes of Joy at 7:00 PM, on Monday May 25th. We look forward to individual and small group recitals, as well as band and choir. This is a mandatory event for all band and spring choir students. A letter will be sent home for all participating students. Invite your family, and come out to the Palmer Park Bandshell in Aylmer!
Spare Drivers: We are (still!)in need of Spare Bus Drivers to be available as required to fill in on routes. A valid B License is required. We will assist anyone interested in obtaining their license. Anyone interested in this, please contact the office.
To all our faithful supporters of our paper recycling program: The buyer of our recycling paper program (Thermo-Comfort in St. Thomas) makes insulation from the paper we recycle. Due to the process they have to put the paper through, they can only accept newsprint paper. ie London Free Pree, Aylmer Express, Penny saver, Elgin County Market. They do not accept glossy flyers. Please do not put magazines, catalogues, telephone books, cereal boxes, junk mail, computer paper or brown paper shopping bags. Your town/or township will recycle that kind of paper. Thank-you for you cooperation in continuing with this great free fundraiser for our school!
London District Christian Secondary School
LDCSS is planning to have the 4th annual Summer Smash Volleyball Camp this year August 17-21. Registration forms can be found on the LDCSS.ca website and will cost $160 per person. Registration is limited to 30 individuals so register early. Please email Steven Wassing at swassing@ldcss.ca if you are considering the camp and have any questions.
Cycle of Hope (July 3-18): How does one show thankfulness to God for His mercy and healing grace in a tangible way? That was the motivating question that underpinned my decision to take two weeks this summer and ride 1600 kilometers (from Niagara Falls to Winnipeg) in support of a Christian charitable foundation, Habitat for Humanity, in its annual Cycle of Hope. Still suffering lingering physical and emotional effects from the cycling accident that nearly cost my left leg and my life, my older brother invited me to join him in a cause he has supported for many years. It was then I felt God’s leading to close this chapter of my life in a practical way. I invite you to partner with me by supporting this adventure in prayer and with donations so I can fulfill my obligation of reaching $2500. Thank you, Mr. TenBruggencate http://www.habitat.mb.ca/events-cycleofhope.cfm
FROM THE CLASSROOMS:
Some of the things we have done in Kindergarten...
Bible: A Sick Servant
Ascension
Sight Word: are
Printing Practice
Beginning and Ending Sounds
Counting by 5's, 1 - 100
Addition and Subtraction Activities
Float and Sink
God's Changing Seasons: Spring Splendour - Ladybugs
We are looking forward to our SK Field Trip on Wednesday, May 27, to Clovermead from 9:50 A.M to approximately 2:30 P.M. Thank you to our volunteers, Mrs.Margaret Voth, Mrs.Chantelle Bakker and Mrs. Debbie Atkinson who will be helping us that day.
Memory Work: for Wed. May 20 Song - You and I - Verses 1 and 2
1. Who’s goin’ to tell the story? You and I! Tell of the Lord’s great glory? You and I!
Who’s goin’ to let the whole world know? Help his disciples grow and multiply? You and I!
2. Who’s goin’ to bring the kingdom? You and I! Who’s goin’ to spread the gospel? You and I!
Who’s goin’ to do the kindly deed? Comfort the one in need and help supply? You and I!
Words and Music: Natalie Sleeth
Spelling: dictation test will be on Friday, May 15
Words for Gr. 1: saw, paw, law, lawn, fawn, then, this, what
Words for Gr. 2: they, their, many, any, anything, than, because, know, water, very
Memory Work: Wed. May 20 -Song - You and I - Verses 1 and 2
1. Who’s goin’ to tell the story? You and I! Tell of the Lord’s great glory? You and I!
Who’s goin’ to let the whole world know? Help his disciples grow and multiply? You and I!
2. Who’s goin’ to bring the kingdom? You and I! Who’s goin’ to spread the gospel? You and I!
Who’s goin’ to do the kindly deed? Comfort the one in need and help supply? You and I!
Words and Music: Natalie Sleeth
Spelling Dictation - Fri. May 15 - Grade 3: brother, mother, another, field, friend, heard, early, friendly, head, near, year, shield, eat,l measure, break, defeat, instead
Grade 4: hopeless, careless, homeless, tireless, hopeful, fearful, cheerful, careful, graceful, happily, friendly, angrily, swiftly, suddenly, darkness, goodness, sadness, kindness, skillful, faithful
Science: Why are birds so amazing? “There is nothing in which the birds differ more from human beings than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.” Robert Lynd
God designed each bird to build a nest suited to its needs. Some hummingbirds nests are only 2 ½ centimeters wide! Bald eagles build huge nests. One was about 2 ¾ meters (9’ feet) wide and 6 meters (20 feet) deep! Swifts build their nests out of their own saliva! And some birds don’t build nests...
Friday, May 15 - Bird Projects are due: Most students are finishing up the research stage of their project work, recording information about their specific bird. Remember to include facts and details about all of the Sub-Titles on your Project Content Outline, girls and boys. Remember also, to cite the Sources used from your research work. (Example: The Science of Birds by Janice Parker. Bird Life by Stephen W. Kress.)
Student of the Week: Our Student of the Week this week is Jefferson Loewen.
Next week: Will Mantel.
Music: Students are working on playing pieces with boom whackers. We are currently working on a piece called “Surrounded”.
GRADE 5 and 6 – Ms. Jones (k.jones@immanuelchristianschool.net)
Memory Work: Matthew 26: 57-63
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death. But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward and declared, “This fellow said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” But Jesus remained silent.” (students can choose weather to do complete the entire verse this week or split up over 2 weeks)
Health: Next Wednesday there will be a health test on “Family”
L.A.: Ch 10&11 Literature circle roles due Thursday for discussion. Read Chapters 12&13 only for next Wednesday, May 20th.
Spelling: Monster Quiz class average was 34/35!!! WOW great job! Have signed and corrected by Friday.
Social Studies: Finish People: Land Relationship page for Friday
French: French Unit 6 test Thursday, May 14. Use your review sheet to study.
Music: Students are working on a three-part recorder piece, called 1812 Overture. Please advise your child(ren) to practice O Canada at home.
GRADE 7 and 8 – Mr. TenBruggencate (e.tenbruggencate@immanuelchristianschool.net)
Please see our class wiki page (linked from the ICS website, https://immanuelchristianschool.wikispaces.com)
Memory Work: 1 Kings 3:11-12
Math: Gauss tests tomorrow!
Science: Lesson 4, “What’s a Theory?” is due as a homework assignment for Friday.
Music: Playing test continues on Tues. May 26 at LUNCH. Review theory sheets on wikispace for theory quiz on Tues. May 26 as well.
French: French Unit 6 test Thursday May 14. Use your review sheet to study.
Art: Have supplies/equipment for next weeks class to work on final art project.
History of Math - May 19 PA Day
Prov 25:2 “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
Time
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Activity
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8:30 - 8:45
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Devotions led by Mr TenBruggencate. Art room.
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8:45 - 9:30
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Student presentations to staff - summary of the lessons. Art room.
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9:30 - 11:00
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Student work with staff mentors. Fine tune / modify lessons for K-6 student family groupings.
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11:00 - 12:00
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Wrap up, student groups report final plans to staff. Art room.
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12:00 - 12:30
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BBQ and potluck. ICS (Mr Cameron) supplies sausages and buns, students arrange to bring drinks / desserts / veggies and chips. Students dismissed at 12:30.
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1:00 - 2:00
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Staff discussion on team and individual professional development goals for 2015-2016.
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Pizza Order Form -Thursday, May 21st
__________________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 Wednesday morning, May 20th. No late orders please!
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Pizza Order Form - Thursday, May 21st
__________________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 Wednesday morning,
May 20th. No late orders please!
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Pizza Order Form - Thursday, May 21st
__________________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 Wednesday morning, May 20th. No late orders please!
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Pizza Order Form - Thursday, May 21st
__________________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 Wednesday morning,
May 20th. No late orders please!
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