Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2017
Mission: Immanuel Christian School assists parents in raising children to follow Christ with an excellent elementary program and a focus on Christian character growth.
Jan 27th -Round 2 immunizations for Gr 7&8
Winter Electives #1, Swim to Survive
Marking day for LDCSS (no classes)
28th -A Wedding to Remember - fundraising event 5pm
30th -Turn around day LDCSS (no classes)
31st - ICS Speak Fest practice for Gr.1-4
Sr BB tournament at LDCSS
Turn around day LDCSS (no classes)
Feb 1st - ICS Speak Fest
3rd - Winter Electives #2, Swim to Survive
4th - Legion Public Speaking Event
6th - MAP Winter testing begins
Jump into Kindergarten #1
7th - Hockey practice begins 7:00-8:00am EECC
8th - Chapel - Gr 2/3
10th - Jump into Kindergarten #2
Winter Electives #3, Swim to Survive
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75 Caverly Rd, Aylmer, N5H 2P6
Principal: principal@immanuelchristianschool.net
Telephone: 519-773-8476
ICS Spirit Wear: check out the possibilities on: www.immanuelchristianschool.wikispaces.com/ICS+Spirit+Wear.
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From the Principal’s Desk:
One great aspect of our New Family Info Night, which we held last Friday evening (thanks to the Promotions volunteers!), is the opportunity to refresh ourselves on the “why” of Christian education, as well as the “how.” We looked at the words of Jeremiah 29:11, “for I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.” For me there’s tremendous motivation for what we do here at ICS in two areas. First, the statistical data from the Cardus 2016 Education Survey continues to show that Christian school graduates “are more likely to attend church, observe religious disciplines, and strengthen their relationship with God than public school graduates. These graduates are also just as politically and civically engaged as their peers from public schools.” It is worth it! Second, I’m reminded by how much we work as a community to make ICS possible. If tuition were to be our only revenue source, our tuition would cost at least $3000 more than it does! Donations and fundraisers make a huge difference. Our Wedding to Remember fundraising dinner this Saturday will be lots of fun, and we pray for financial blessings in that too. Please lend your support, in prayer, as a dinner guest, or as a volunteer helping our FUNdraising committee!
In Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal and Chief Operating Officer
Praying for our parents: Please join us as we pray for Robyn Allison and Dean Mantel.
Praying for our staff: Please pray for our Grade 7/8 teacher, Mr. Bierman.
REMINDERS:
Tuition Reduction Incentive Plan (T.R.I.P): Pick up is tomorrow Jan 26. The next order will be sent out on Feb 1.
2017-2018 Registration: We are asking you to confirm your registration for 2017/2018 using the link at https://goo.gl/aVpUx5 (also on FB) by Friday 17 Feb. Thank-you for your help in this.
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A WEDDING TO REMEMBER:
We are just days away from our fundraising dinner and auction! We hope you are as excited as we are! Get ready for some fun, good food, laughter, and great people all coming together for one great purpose ..... to raise funds for OUR school! With your help, we hope to raise $25, 000!
Here's how we hope to achieve our goal:
Dessert Auction (Delectable Sweets & Treats)
Pay to play games ('Minute to Win It' style)
Bid on wedding gifts (Date Nights)
Your donations
Attached at the back of the Journal you will find a complete list of items and packages to be auctioned!
Still needing some GIFTS hours? We still have volunteer opportunities for A WEDDING TO REMEMBER
Check out the new positions available at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a9a72fabf49-volunteer.
Speak Fest/Public Speaking - Parents and community members are invited to attend our Speak Fest on Wed., Feb. 1, beginning with a brief chapel at 9 am. Mark your calendars! Selected students will be able to move on to the Aylmer Legion Public Speaking on Saturday, February 4 at 12:30.
Chess: Gr 3-8 students practice on Mondays right after lunch in the computer lab. Coaches are Mr Murray Rodenburg, Mr Bram DeDreu and Mr Keith Cameron.
Swim to Survive: Students in Grade 3 are looking forward to attending their first session at the Family YMCA of St. Thomas-Elgin this Friday, Jan. 27. They are registered to participate in the upcoming Swim to Survive program from The Canadian LifeSaving Society. Thank you to our bus drivers, Mr. Doug and Mrs. Ann Walters for their willingness to bring us to our lessons. Swim to Survive will be held parallel to our Electives program. We will be leaving school at 1:00 P.M. and plan to return by 3:15.
*All Grade 3 students should bring swimwear and a towel to school this Friday, and each Friday following, for the duration of the program.
Aylmer Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships: On Thursday, January 26 after school, the Aylmer Knights of Columbus Council will be holding Free Throw Championships for Aylmer and the surrounding area at Assumption Catholic School, 42 South Street E, Aylmer. The event will begin at 4 pm with the 9 year olds. It will progress approximately every 30 minutes up the ages to the 14 year olds. Participants are asked to be at the venue at least 15 min before they shoot. Spectators are welcome. The participants from ICS are the following: Age 9- Eden Shelton & Luke Foster, Age 10- Kiera Giesbrecht & Marcel Guenther, Age 11- Claire Vording & Will Mantel, Age 12- Jocelyn Shelton & Jonah Guenther, Age 13- Kaylynn Mantel & Tyson Foster, Age 14- Cody Bergen.
All the best for a good afternoon of friendly competition!
Can you help? Our Breakfast program team is looking for one more volunteer to assist with some food preparations. Helpers are needed for any morning from 8am-12pm approx and duties would include baking, cutting, bagging and snack prep. Please let the office know if you can assist.
From the Library: Thanks to all who have sent in chocolates’ boxes. We’re still collecting. (Pot of Gold, Delecto, Pecan Clusters, Black Magic, ……)
From the Art Room: If you know how to knit or have knitting supplies you are willing to donate (yarn specifically) please contact the office or Ms. Farrow Jones. Easy and fun volunteer hours can be had at the Art Room!
FROM THE CLASSROOMS…
SK, Grades 1 and 2 Team Building Skills Elective: On Elective Fridays the primary students in SK-2 will be enjoying this time together. For our first activity we will be playing a variety of games with each other. To help add to our selection the students may also bring in a game for this Friday, Jan. 27 elective.
Library: Please return your books each Monday with your library bag.
Bible: David and Jonathan, 1 Samuel 18-20. David Hides, 1 Samuel 24. David the King
Letter/Sound of the week: l We now know: s, a, t, i, n, p, c, k. e, h, r, d, m, g, o, u, f.
SK words: a, the, at, I, in, it, God, blue, green, red and yellow, purple, orange, black, brown, white, & with. CVC words: -at, -it, -an, -in and -ing. New Word: and
JK Printing: Please continue to work on writing your name at home, using the proper lowercase letters.
SK Math: Measurement (high, long, tall, short).
JK Math: Number match 1-15 and comparing.
Memory Work: Story for Storytelling. Remember you are the storyteller so tell it in your own special way.
In-class presentation schedule for the rest of this week is as follows:
Thursday January 26
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Friday January 27
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Travis
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Roenan
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Eleanor
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Caelum
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Wyatt P.
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Dennis
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Zoe
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Ella
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Bentley
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We have been enjoying the stories told by our great storytellers in grade one. Grade ones are learning how enjoyable it is to listen to stories told with great feeling and expression! After each presentation, time is given to encourage classmates to share their thoughts with the storyteller about what they liked or about what they wondered. The students have helped bless each other with their kind words of encouragement. Well done Grade 1! A big thank you to all who helped coach the storytellers!
A phone call will be made this Friday to those who have been chosen to present at our ICS SpeakFest. Practice presentations will be held on Tue, Jan 31. The ICS SpeakFest will be on Wed Feb 1.
Spelling: Dictation quiz will be on Friday, Jan. 27
Grade 1 words will be from list 17: gate, rake, name, bake, fine, bike, hide, mine
Remember:
- Library Books are due tomorrow
- To practice your storytelling book
- To enjoy reading your books and sight word page(s)
Memory Work: *Our Memory Work focus in January will be to learn our stories for Public Speaking.
- It is hard to believe that we only have two days of presentations left! I am amazed at how the students have performed. We have heard many beautiful stories already. Students have enjoyed sharing two stars or things that they liked about each one.
If you are selected to present at the gym on February 1, you will receive a phone call on Friday (Jan 27) after school! Thank you parents and students for all of your hard work! May God be honoured as we use our gifts for His glory.
Thursday January 26
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Friday January 27
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Presley
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Gabriella
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Blake
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Ryan
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Ethan A
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Rylee
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Katelyn
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Rachel G
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**There will be a performance rehearsal on Tuesday, Jan 31 for the primary students presenting in the gym on Monday.
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Spelling Dictation quiz on Friday, January 27: List 15
Gr 2 : way, away, today, chain, wait, chase, play, played, rain, paint, pray, pail
Gr 3: pointing, oily, boy, voice, oyster, voyage, loyal, joined, coin, choice, poison, destroy, enjoy, choose, chocolate, annoy, voices
Math: For Monday, January 29, *Checkup Quiz, multiplying with 4 as a factor. Example: (6 x 4, 4 x 7, 4 x 9)
Grade 3’s continue to work on multiplication (two-digit by one-digit) and long division with factors of 6-8. I would encourage parents to review these at home using the take-home practice packages that were sent home on Monday. These are provided as a way to help your student master the concept!
Grade 2s continuing to use their 2 and 3 multiplication fact families. We are also beginning to learn and understand our division facts!
Music: We are going to learn how to play the recorder in music class, starting next week. Letters are sent home with details about purchasing a Yamaha recorder from the school. Yamaha recorders are good quality recorders and come with a cloth case and cost only $5. Please bring back the form and money for your child to get their very own recorder.
Student of the Week: This week: Ethan Zylstra. Next week: Alana Bierman
Remember:
- Library books are due tomorrow
- To enjoy reading together with your families
- To practice your multiplication tables. Can you beat your mom or dad at fast recall?
Memory Work: Our Memory Work focus in January will be to learn our stories and our poems.
Public Speaking: So far, we have heard several delightful poetry recitations from students in Grades 4! We are enjoying the many different ways that we can present what we have prepared in class for Public Speaking. Tomorrow, and Friday, we will continue to recite poems we have learned, and will also begin to tell our stories in Grade 3.
Thank you to all for your encouragement and support in assisting our storytellers and poetry reciters with their preparations!
*Students who are selected to present at the Speak Fest will receive a phone call this Friday, Jan. 27.
*A morning performance rehearsal in the Gym is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, for students from Grades 1 - 4.
*In-class storytelling/poetry presentations dates:
Thursday, Jan. 26: Josiah K., Matthew V., Avery B., Marcus W., Gloria L., Jaywynn L.
Friday, Jan. 27: Madyson B., Rhode D., Delilah K.
Library Class: Tomorrow is Library Class. Please return any due books.
Fri. Jan. 27 - Spelling Dictation -*Grade 3 words are: don’t, didn’t, I’ll, I’m, it’s let’s, you’re, we’re, doesn’t, o’clock, won’t, wouldn’t, its, can’t, that’s, that’ll, you’ve
*Grade 4 words are: leaf, leaves, wolf, wolves, potato, potatoes, roof, roofs, family, families, library, libraries, journey, journeys, hero, heroes, ditch, ditches, church, churches
Math: Grade 3 - Fri. Jan. 27 - *Checkup Quiz, multiplying with 5 and 10 as factors. Example: (5 x 6, 10 x 4, 8 x 5).
Grade 4: Quiz on Comparing Fractions and Equivalent Fractions.
Music: We are going to learn how to play the recorder in music class, starting next week. Letters are sent home with details about purchasing a Yamaha recorder from the school. Yamaha recorders are good quality recorders and come with a cloth case and cost only $5. Please bring back the form and money for your child to get their very own recorder.
Student of the Week: This week’s Student of the Week is Connor Mantel. Next week: Michael Penner.
Français: Check it out! Students have been taught how to access the French section of the 3/4 Wikispace and are encouraged to check it often! Looking for volunteers that would be interested in donating baked-goods for our “Conversation Café” during class. If you’re interested, please connect with Miss Smeets.
Reading: Students will have A, mid term reports sent home this week. Please check planner for report. Some students are still trying to achieve 1st term goals, and need to also reach second term goal by the end of the term which is March 1st.
Math: Text work (white duotang) pgs 70-71, Workbook pgs. 42-44 Ex. 5 Past Due. Exercise #6 in workbook due Friday.
Creation Studies: Small quiz on energy on Friday.
Language Arts: Finishing speeches: Wednesday 25th (Delayna, Victor, Gracie, Lily, Uri, Aiden); Thursday 26h (Noria, Naomi, Jefferson, Marcel, Kiera, Samuel, Sarah); Friday (Joshua M., Vincent, Xavier, Dawson, any absentees)
Check out Epic Books https://www.getepic.com/app/account_select - Sign in under my email and use ICSfollow as a password to check out Audio books and online reading.
Spelling: Quiz average was 66%, which is poorly done for a quiz that has a completed answer review. Students are seeing the results of not studying or finishing work on time. The students had about 4 weeks to prepare for this quiz. Self regulation is the key! Daily 5 is a process of teaching self regulation, which is a valuable life skill. See planners if you are uncertain what is due. Corrections are due by Friday.
Français: Check it out! Students have been taught how to access the French section of the 5/6 Wikispace and are encouraged to check it often! Looking for volunteers that would be interested in donating baked-goods for our “Conversation Café” during class. If you’re interested, please connect with Miss Smeets.
From the Art Room: If you know how to knit or have knitting supplies you are willing to donate (yarn specifically) please contact the office or Ms. Farrow Jones. Easy and fun volunteer hours can be had at the Art Room!
Basketball tournament -Students bringing baked good are asked to bring them to school on Monday Jan 30. If you bring them on Tuesday directly to the tournament, please be sure they are individually wrapped in large pieces (to be sold $1 each). Make sure your name is clearly marked on your container so we can be sure to get it back to you at the end of the day.
Student Led Devotions-will begin in the new week: Tuesday- Holly, Thursday- Megan, Friday- Kolbie
Speeches: In class speech presentations are as follows:
Thursday Jan 26th: Period 1: Marshall, Jonah, Abigail, Lucas
Period 2: Megan, Holly, Micah
Period 3: Hayden, Isaiah, Tyson, Nolan
Period 4: Kaylynn, Jedi, Colin
Friday Jan 27th: Period 1: Brayden, Aiden, Kayla, Dawson
Period 2: Keoni, Cody, Sahiya, Julia
Period 3: Alyssa, Jocelyn, Kolbie
Français: Check out the French section of the 7/8 Wikispace! Students have been taught how to access this site from in-class tutorials and are encouraged to check it often! Looking for volunteers that would be interested in donating baked-goods for our “Conversation Café” during class. If you’re interested, please connect with Miss Smeets.
High School registration forms: A reminder to hand in applications forms for grade 9. Early enrolment deadline is Feb 1st for LDCSS to save the enrolment fee.
Immunizations: Gr 7 students will be receiving their Hepatitis B and Meningococcal immunizations this Friday at 11:00. For more information on immunizations please visit https://www.elginhealth.on.ca/your-health/immunization/school-age-immunizations
