Wednesday, Dec. 7th, 2016
Mission: Immanuel Christian School assists parents in raising children to follow Christ with an excellent elementary program and a focus on Christian character growth.
Dec 9th PD Day for ICS & LDCSS
Christmas Concert - Derrick Drover & Amanda Cameron 7pm
14th School Chapel - dress rehearsal
ICS Christmas concert 7-8:30pm
21st Chapel - Advent#4 with Pastor Franz Friesen
Board meets 8pm
22nd Last day of school
School skate Gr.1-8, 2-3pm ( JK / SK has alternate plans)
LDCSS Christmas Concert 7:30pm
23rd - Jan 8th Christmas Holidays
Jan 9th - Return back to School
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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:
As an independent Christian school, relying on private tuition and donations, it is easy to get focused inwards, on our budget and what we need. It is important to realize that we are blessed in so many ways. As Matthew recounts the parable of the talents in chapter 25, I’m convinced that we’re the school with two or five talents, with a call to invest, grow and steward what we have. At Christmas, we need to reach out to our community with the light of the gospel in practical ways. The Corner Cupboard meets a local need, and we support both a food drive at ICS as well as host the packing of Christmas Care parcels in our gym on Dec 23rd.
“The Food Under the Tree” drive. We will be collecting non-perishable food under the decorated Christmas tree located in the front entrance. These items will be picked up by the Corner Cupboard and distributed to needy families at Christmas time. Please help us by picking up a few extra items with your weekly groceries and send them to school with your child(ren). We’ve themed our donations again this year:
- Dec 8: Babyfood Thursday
- Dec 12: Toothbrushes and Paste Tuesday
- Dec 14: Cereal Thursday
Hats/Mittens/Socks: We will try to bless the less fortunate in our community by collecting new hats, mittens, or socks to put under the tree. The Optimist Club works together with the Corner Cupboard. They appreciate our schools involvement in these projects. Thank you!
in Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal and Chief Operating Officer
Praying for our parents: Please join us as we pray for Hank & Marg Klassen as well as John & Anna Krahn.
Congratulations: To Dan and Janina Dykxhoorn as well as Colton, Jaidyn & Amelia who were blessed with the birth of a son, William Charles (aka Liam) November 30th. He was 7 lbs & 12 oz. We give thanks to God that everything went well.
Praying for our staff: Please pray for our Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Sarah Penner
REMINDERS:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Plan (T.R.I.P): Order form is due tomorrow Dec 8th with pickup on Dec 15th.
Meat & Baked Goods: Pickup will be on Thursday Dec 15th from 2:30 - 4pm. Coolers with names on them can be dropped off ahead of time.
Mark your calendar! - The ICS Christmas program, “The Wise Still Follow Jesus!” will take place on Dec 14th at 7pm.
This is considered a mandatory event for all students, with “Sunday best” attire. Parents, grandparents & friends are welcome!
There will be band and class presentations, the history behind some of our Christmas carols, a shadow drama, community carolling and much more!
Can’t make this time? You are also welcome to come out to our dress rehearsal next Wednesday at 9 am!
A Big Thank you! - To the ladies from the Heritage Place. We are so grateful and we thank you for the beautiful handmade hats, mitts, scarves and socks to put under our tree for the Optimist club. They have also donated $350 from their craft circle to ICS!
Student Vacation Policy: We acknowledge that there are times when parents make the decision to withdraw students for a period of time for vacations. To prevent possible disruption to the class and to help ensure the student’s academic progress, please approach the teacher(s) well in advance of the proposed vacation and request additional assignments and make-up work for the absent time. This request, where possible, will be obliged by the staff members. Please view the policy online
The ICS Board invites the Membership to recommend names for re for the 2017 Board. Interested individuals and/or recommendations should be forwarded to h.friesen@immanuelchristianschool.net on or before Fri Jan 6 2017. A complete list of requirements for potential applicants can be found on the ICS website under Policy 1.09 Recruitment Requirements for Prospective Board Members. The School Board term is 3 years in length, meetings are held monthly, and it is a rewarding experience personally and directly within ICS.
The Annual Fall Membership Meeting was held on Wed. Nov 30th, 2016. It was good to meet together, hear about the work of the Christian School Foundation and how that creates opportunities for ICS. We also reflected on the ongoing work in education, maintenance, promotions, fundraising, transport, membership and finance. The hot dips (and recipes!) from the Ladies Auxiliary added to the social venue - thank-you!
What does it mean to be a Member of Immanuel Christian School? It means you have special privileges, you oversee and hold the school board accountable, you maintain the heritage and non-profit status of ICS, and you get your foot further in the door of the community of ICS. Membership applications are available now from the school office, and annual renewal ($25) can be sent to the office or e-transferred to t.janssen@immanuelchristianschool.net
Don't delay, do it today! The next meeting will be Spring 2017
A Wedding to Remember: We are excited to invite you to our wedding themed auction fundraiser on January 28, 2017! By now we hope most of you have received the news about our event and are looking for more info! Even if you haven’t received the details, tour our site www.wedding2remember.wordpress.com and stay tuned on our ICS Facebook page. Over the next few weeks leading up to our big event, we encourage you to check back for fun facts, updates, photos and information. Reservations can be made on our website or by calling the school office. Tickets are $25/pp or $200/table and can be purchased at the school office. We have limited seating and anticipate a sold out event, so please RSVP quickly! We hope you will say "I Do" and join us! It will definitely be a Wedding to Remember!
ICS in Town! You will see the Imodular Homes shopfront on Talbot St E decorated with efforts by our 5/6 class. Displayed is art from grades 2-8. Thank-you Ms Farrow-Jones and her students!
Sr Girls Basketball: Lunch hour practices are Thursday, Next after school practice is Tuesday December 20th (Gym decorating is on the 13th so the gym is not available.
Jr. Volleyball (Tripleball): Thank you for all the support to make this quick season happen so successfully. The students did a great and had a lot of fun learning volleyball last Monday!
From the Art Room - If you have knitting skills please let me know if you can volunteer in art class.
NEW: ICS spirit wear now on offer! See: https://immanuelchristianschool.wikispaces.com/ICS+Spirit+Wear. Our supplier aims to fill orders in by Fri Dec 9 in time for Christmas Break. We'll fill orders monthly thereafter. We have some sample sizes in the office for you if needed. Go Lions!
Invite a Friend! This Friday December 9th, Christmas Carols & Hymns by Derrick Drover and Amanda Cameron! Cards are attached to this Journal - invite a friend to share the sounds of Christmas and the “reason for the season” with!
- Please check at home, and return all books on time. Our rule in the library is that “you may take out as many books as you can remember to bring back on time”. That number varies for everyone. If your child has gotten into the habit of checking out but not returning, pop me an email or send a note, and we will limit access on our end.
- BATTLE OF THE BOOKS readers should have finished at least 3 books by now in order to meet our goal of finishing all 10 books by the end of January. Keep up the good work, and enjoy your reading.
FROM THE CLASSROOMS...
JK/SK Preparing for Christmas, continue singing The Little Drummer Boy at home.
Library: Please return your books each Monday with your library bag.
Bible: Zachariah’s Surprise, Luke 1:5-2 and A Surprise For Mary & Joseph, Luke 1:26-79.
Letter/Sound of the week:d We now know: s, a, t, i, n, p, c, k. e, h, r ,m.
SK words: a, the, at, I, in, it, God, blue, green, red and yellow, purple, orange, black, brown, white, & with.
SK Math: Pattern
JK Math: Number match 1-15
Memory Work for Wed., Dec. 14
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you;
He is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
Spelling: Dictation quiz will be on Thursday, Dec. 8 Grade 1 words are: bell, fell, fall, ball, hill
Two review words plus a sentence is also part of each week’s dictation quiz.
Remember to bring to school:
- Library Books are due tomorrow
Memory Work for Wed., Dec. 14,
Wise Men Still Follow You Today
Celeste Clydesdale
Baby Jesus born in Bethlehem
Baby Jesus born to save all men
I have come to crown You King
I give my all my ev'rything
How foolish I would be to turn away
For wise men still follow You today
(Sing 2x)
Then sing “Oooooo”
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Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria)
Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Glo-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis Deo Glo-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the newborn King
Glo-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis Deo
Glo-o-o-o-o-ria in excelsis Deo
(back to Baby Jesus)
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Spelling Dictation quiz on Friday, Dec 2 : List 10
Gr 2 words: running, queen, funny, doing, been, here, nice, was, gave, two, use, be
Gr 3 words: everywhere, different, received, happening, uniform, reached, coming, missed, these, save, alike, mean, whole, swimming, they, know, blew
Bible: Unit 2 quiz on Thursday! Review sheet was sent home on Monday.
Hour of Code: This week, on Thursday, our class will be participating in the Hour of Code campaign. It is a one-hour coding introduction during Computer Science Education Week. More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code! During our Library/Tech class, we will be practicing coding skills using various different games. Students are able to log on at home if they wish to have more practice.
A reminder list of things to bring to school:
- All Library Books are due tomorrow
Grade 3 Math! All the Grade 3 students are studying Multiplication and Division together. We all need practice to help our memory in the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables. All Grade 3 students should complete 20 minutes of Mathletics at night, one activity is assigned, the rest of the time can be Live Math.
Congratulations: We would like to wish Josiah Kroondyk a very happy birthday. Josiah will be turning 9 years old on Monday, December 12. Happy Birthday, Josiah! May God richly bless you in your new year of life.
Thurs. Dec. 8 - Spelling Dictation. (Grade 3 words are): awful, called, falling, mall, small, straw, drawing, strongest, longer, song, along, bought, brought, rough, tough, cough, trough
(Grade 4 words are): anyone, however, everything, himself, birthday, herself, somewhere, afternoon, chalkboard, daydream, downstairs, grandparents, breakfast, outfield, scarecrow, nobody, dragonfly, keyboard, yuletide, everlasting
Thurs. Dec. 8 - Grade 4 Math Checkup Review Quiz: Multiplying with 6 and 7 as factors.
Example: (6 x 8 = 48) and (7 x 8 = 56) or (4 x 7 = 28).
Wed. Dec. 14: Memory Work: We Three Kings, (Verses 3 and 5)
Verse 3
Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh,
Prayer and praising, gladly raising,
Worshipping God on high.
Verse 5
Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice.
Alleluia alleluia,
Earth to heav’n replies.
By: John Hopkins Jr.
Student of the Week: This week’s Student of the Week is Josiah Kroondyk. Next week: Aryanna Lockyer.
See grade 3 math note above…
Accelerated Reader: AR Reports were sent home today. Please check your child’s Report to see if he/she has completed any quizzes already for Term 2. An early start, and steady pacing, will ensure a good outcome towards achieving 2nd Term goals.
Library Class: Tomorrow is Library class. Please return any due books.
Scholastic Book Orders: December flyers were sent home today. Please return any completed Book Order Forms by *Thurs. Dec. 15. Thank you.
Fri. Dec. 16. Grammar Quiz on Rules 4 - 6. Review your duotang notes, girls and boys.
Memory Work: Focus on Christmas production
Writing: Using cursive writing to tell others about Jesus during Christmas, due Friday.
Reading: Starting second term AR goals.
Math: New unit on whole numbers, addition of multiple three digit numbers, subtraction and borrowing, long division and multiplication.
Bible: Quiz - Library of the Bible on Monday.
French: check out the French section of the 5/6 Wikispace! Access classroom resources and our calendar!
Potluck: December 16th @ 12:00 (if you are bringing something please have it at the kitchen by 11:45.
It is my treat this time, but I offer a challenge of a chili cook off! If you wish to bring something, a salad or veggies and dip, bread for sloppy joes, drinks or dessert would be great. Please let me know in planners by Monday, Dec. 12th so I can plan accordingly. No organized groups this month just bring what is convenient if it is convenient, and come join us!!
I will be making a treat to share with the students - a special part of my Christmas memories with my grandma.
Classroom Character Award - Compassion Congratulations Mariah Rempel for winning the peer and teacher vote for November!!
December’s character award is Joy.
Bible: Students have received the Esther Multimedia Project expectations. We will work on these in class throughout the unit and in Computer classes on Monday mornings. Students lagging behind will need to catch up at home.
Geography: Completing the Endangered Animal Project. They will present their projects beginning December 19th.
Music: With the Christmas Concert quickly approaching, we need everyone to be diligently practicing their Christmas songs! Please make that a serious commitment this week, so we are ready ready for Dec 14.
