Wednesday, June 14th, 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.
June 15th - PA Day - Report card writing (Study day at LDCSS no classes)
16th -SK-Gr 4 field trip to African Lion Safari
Meat and Baked Goods pickup 2:30-4 p.m. (new date)
FFFN 5-7pm
(Exam day at LDCSS)
20th - Hot Lunch - Pizza
(Last exam day at LDCSS)
21st - School Awards Chapel 8:50am at ICS gym
7:30 Graduation Aylmer CRC
22nd - Last day of school (JK & Gr.1-7)
23, 26 & 27 - Teacher work days
24th - Retirement for Jerry Roukema 2-4pm at LDCSS
28th - LDCSS Graduation
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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:
I have had a number of people ask if I am looking forward to the end of school. I want to be careful on how I respond, as I want to communicate a couple of messages with that question. Of course, a new pace over the summer is welcome, time to think, to plan, to relax on vacation. My family is looking forward to a camping vacation as we drive northwards… ideally seeing the northern beauty along the Dempster Highway and towards Inuvik, Northwest Territories, God willing! At the same time, learning is exciting, and I’m not after “being done” with our school year! We will start our summer on a note of looking forward and discerning God’s leading as we hold our annual staff retreat on June 29th at the Old Schoolhouse in Springwater. As teachers, it is a blessing to be able to work and teach in a supportive Christian environment, to be a part of our students’ (and your families’) lives as we help build God’s kingdom here on this earth.
Our forthcoming Awards Chapel and Graduation is a completion, but even more a celebration of God’s work through Immanuel, through his servants and children here! Come and join us next Wednesday! As our theme reminds us, it is our blessing and calling to hear Jesus’ call to “Follow me!.”
In Christian education, Keith Cameron, Principal and Chief Operating Officer
Praying for our parents: Please join us as we pray for Ms Katrina Farrow Jones and Frank & Rose Fehr.
Praying for our staff: Please pray for our Resource & French teacher Ms. Smeets
Praying for families considering ICS: We need two more families to make our 2017/2018 budget. We are still looking for more JK students, and we have room in other grades too. Foundation bursary is possible. Who is God leading to Immanuel?
REMINDERS:
G.I.F.T hours: We have most forms in. Thank-you for your many hours of service in support of learning at ICS! For any overdue forms, we will add the premium (currently $200) onto next year’s tuition invoices.
Tuition Reduction Incentive Plan (T.R.I.P): pick up on Wednesday June 14th. Cards we have in stock will be available throughout the summer from Annette (519) 860-6332, Janina (519) 709-6620, Clovermead or Roszell’s.
Clovermead Adventure Farm passes are also available through Annette & Janina, or from Roszell’s. Save the tax and help the school, we get 100% profit from the sale of the passes.
Meat & Baked Goods: Pickup is June 16th from 2:30-4pm. Coolers with names are recommended ahead of time.
School Spirit Wear: Do you need to order some spirit wear for next year? We will be putting in one last order before the end of the school year. Check out our wikispace page to see whats available. Print the order form and send it into the office!
Field Trip Bus Cancellations:
- Fri Jun 16. SK-4 to African Lion Safari. Two buses, both Doug and Ann driving, Doug’s and Ann’s afternoon routes are cancelled.
Busing 2017-18: The Transportation Committee will be working on the bus schedules for the 2017/18 school year over the summer. We need to know of any address changes that you may have. Also please let us know if you require busing for you high school students next year so we can arrange them on our routes. Please email jeff_vannoord@forestcitystaffing.com of any necessary changes that need to be made. Thanks
From the Finance Committee: Your 2017/2018 Tuition Commitment form was attached to last week's Journal. Please review and return one signed copy of the form to the school by June 15, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact the bookkeeper at t.janssen@immanuelchristianschool.net. Thank you.
2017/2018 Custodial Assistant Sought! Our current assistant, Mrs Justina Bergen, is finding that she’s getting too busy to be a reliable help for our custodian, Mrs Angie Bergen, and she’s looking to pass that job on. The job involves helping to clean the Green Wing on weekdays (about an hour daily after school) and 4-5 hours on Fridays or Saturdays for a total of 7-10 hours weekly. Summer hours are flexible, focussed in July on the major school cleaning. Applicants need to be 16 or over, able to work independently and in a small team, with a current police check. Resumes or expressions of interest should be forwarded to Mr Cameron by Friday Jun 16.
GRADUATION: It is tradition at ICS that the Grade 7 parents help the Auxiliary to prepare, serve and clean up the graduation dinner for the Grade 8's, their parents and the staff, as well as the strawberry social. Both parents (or other adult members representing your family) are expected to help. Please email the school office to sign up for a time slot that works for you or visit our online signup at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a9a72fabf49-volunteer
First come, first served! And remember, next year will be your turn to be served.
Wednesday, June 21st
4-6pm (prep/serving) - 3 people
6-8 p.m (dishes/cleanup) - 4 people
Serving strawberries and icecream after grad ceremony - 2 people
Photos for sale: The promotions committee will be selling the current 11x14 photos that are displayed in the hallway by the gym. To cover the costs of printing for the next year, we are asking $10 per photo. These photos make great keepsakes. Stop by and take a look. First come, first served!
FFFN: The last Friday Family Fun Night of the school year is Fri Jun 16 5-7pm in the ICS backyard! Join us for a Summer BBQ of sausages and hotdogs, fresh salads, drinks and desserts. Adults $8, Children (10+under) $5 with all proceeds back to Immanuel Christian School. Grades SK-4 Parents - how about meeting at the school for the FFFN dinner with the family and grandparents when you pick up your children after their field trip? The timing will be perfect, and you can share a meal and hear all about their day :) Last opportunity to share in the fun of a Friday Family Fun Night! Sign up here!
FROM THE CLASSROOMS…
LIBRARY NEWS: (n.robinson@immanuelchristianschool.net) We are gradually working through all the library shelves to check for missing books and making sure everything is in order (i.e. Inventory). I can still use help Thursday or Friday this week. Most books have been returned. Please check at home, and send everything back, even if it is not on your child’s list. We are finding that some books have left the library without being signed out! If there are still books/materials outstanding, parents will be updated by regular emails.
Students may sign out up to 10 books from our library for Summer Sign-out. A note of permission is needed if a child wants to participate by checking out books on June 22.
SRC - Most public libraries run Summer Reading Clubs, with lots of fun activities, prizes and book selections. Connect with your local branch to help keep your reading skills sharp over the summer!
SK-4 Field Trip: Friday, June 16 is the African Lion Safari Field Trip for SK-Gr.4 students.
- All students are asked to wear their gym shirt or a red shirt. Sunscreen and a hat is a great idea too!
- We recommend wearing good supportive footwear.
- Please pack a healthy lunch, snack and water.
- Take along some fun quiet activities for the bus ride.
- At the end of the day, we will be stopping at the Souvenir Shop. Students may purchase a small souvenir (ruler, postcard, pencil, treat, etc.) to remember their adventure. We recommend bringing no more than $7.
Field Trip: In addition to the above note,
*The SK schedule for the day will be slightly different than the grades 1-4.
We will be the only age group going to the splash pad. Please have your child wear/bring swimwear and a light towel.
Thank you to all of our wonderful parent volunteers this year. We appreciate your helping hands!
SK/Gr. 8 Graduation is at 7:30 (June 21 is the last day of school for all SK)
June 22 is a JK only day.
Library: Please return your books
Bible: Sower, Luke 8:4-15
Number of the week: 50, fifty (What makes 50? Can we spell it? Can we make it rhyme?)
Whole School Memory Work:
“I Will Follow” by Chris Tomlin
Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow
All your ways are good
All your ways are sure
I will trust in you alone
Higher than my sight
High above my life
I will trust in you alone
Where you go, I'll go
Where you stay, I'll stay
When you move, I'll move
I will follow you
Who you love, I'll love
How you serve I'll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow you
I will follow you
Light unto the world
Light unto my life
I will live for you alone
You're the one I seek
Knowing I will find
All I need in you alone, in you alone
In you there's life everlasting
In you there's freedom for my soul
In you there's joy, unending joy
And I will follow
Summer Birthdays: We will celebrate these summer birthdays next week Tuesday.
Happy 7th Birthday
Aron Wall
Sunday, July 30, 2017
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15
Happy 7th Birthday Wyatt Peters
Thursday, August 10, 2017
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15
Happy 7th Birthday Elaina Kroondyk
Thursday, August 17, 2017
“May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 115:15
Memory Work: for Wednesday, June 21- see above!
Library: Remember to return your books!
Remember: Practice reading your Sports Ball sight word page(s)
Field Trip: See note above
Last Day of School: On the last day of school (Thursday, June 23), grades 1-2 will be having a picnic lunch and playing at the town parks. Gr 1 & 2 will be at the splash pad. Students will need to bring their swim clothes, a towel, and sunscreen! We need 4 parent volunteers to make this happen. If you would like to join us from 11-3:30, please send your child’s teacher an email or a note.
Memory Work: for Wednesday, June 21 - see above!
Spelling: , we have been working on using List 30 words to write sentences. Our quiz will be writing sentences with these words instead of the regular dictation. Quiz will be on Monday, June 19
Grade 2 words: which, where, there, before, after, over, again, inside, outside, under
Grade 3 words: air, against, all right, until, presents, beautiful, favourite, clothes, people, vacation, remember, already, hospital, minute, straight
Language: We have so many poets in our class! We have been discovering that writing free verse poems can be a great way to express ourselves. Stay tuned for the Grade 2/3 Poem Anthology coming home next week.
Creation Studies: Students were so creative in designing their insects! Our insects will be on display in the hallway next week.
Math: We have been becoming area and perimeter experts in grade 3 by designing our own Tiny Houses. Great work, boys and girls. The grade 2’s are becoming geometry experts, building many shapes using different materials. Great work, friends!
AR: I am so proud of each of you for how many books our class has read this year and how many AR quizzes you have taken! Keep up the reading over the summer!
Library Books: Bring your ICS books back to school girls and boys! Bring books from home for Daily 5.
Field Trip: See note above
Last Day of School: On the last day of school (Thursday, June 23), grades 1-2 will be having a picnic lunch and playing at the town parks. Gr 1 & 2 will be at the splash pad. Students will need to bring their swim clothes, a towel, and sunscreen! From Grades 3 through Grade 5, we are looking forward to going to the town parks for an outdoor lunch and games. Please wear runners and long socks/pants. We will require some parent helpers to join us on this outing. Parents, please contact your son’s/daughter’s teacher, if you are able to join us on this last outing right here in our own ICS neighbourhood. Thank you!
Summer Birthdays: We will be celebrating our summer birthdays on Wednesday, June 22 after lunch. Birthday celebrants are Wyatt Bakker (July 7), Maxwell Bergen (Aug. 15), and Ethan Z (Aug. 17). Hooray for birthdays and for reasons to celebrate.
Memory Work: for Wednesday, June 21 - see above.
Tuesday, June 20, Year End Spelling Review List - We have 30 words, one from each completed list. In Grade 3 we will be writing 17 random words from this list, and in Grade 4, we will be writing 20 random words from this list.
Grade 3 Review List words are: eight, next, ditch, pocket, such, alive, different, swam, usually, search, earthquake, brought, shoes, truth, loyal, o’clock, own, silent, disagree, danger, nurse, warning, once, sugar, cough, rewrap, careful, measure, they’re, remember
Grade 4 words are: bridge, watch, stranger, edge, decide, problem, future, blizzard, holiday, compass, shouldn’t, don’t, raced, quickest, service, wolves, awesome, circle, cruel, choice, trophy, frighten, scent, attention, gigantic, medal, diary, sadness, unknown, explanation
Accelerated Reader: Most students have achieved their AR goals for Term 3 at the time of this writing...The remaining few are so close to achieving their goals. It’s within reach, everyone! You can do it!
Library Books: Bring your ICS books back to school girls and boys! Bring books from home or a public library, for next week’s early morning reading.
Summer Birthdays: We will be celebrating all of our summer birthdays on Wed. June 21 after last recess. Birthday celebrants are: Ms. Buma, (July 10), Jaywynn Loewen, (July 13), Dylan Rempel, (July 25), Phoebe Sinke, (July 31), Marcus Wall, (August 20), Michael Penner, (August 22) and Promise Atkinson, (August 23). Hooray for birthdays and for reasons to celebrate.
Thursday, June 22 - Our last school day includes a picnic lunch. From Grades 3 through Grade 5, we are looking forward to going to the town parks for an outdoor lunch and games. Please wear runners and long socks/pants. We will require some parent helpers to join us on this outing. Parents, please contact your son’s/daughter’s teacher, if you are able to join us on this last outing right here in our own ICS neighbourhood. Thank you!
Memory Work: Matthew 21:23-27 due by Friday. Grad song.
Bible: Finishing up notes.
LA/Reading: AR goals can still be complete.
Spelling/Grammar: We are working on poetry.
Math: Grade 5: In class activities on Mass, Volume and Capacity.
Ontario Science Centre Field trip was a success, thank you for all the help!
Potluck (date change again!) on Wednesday 21st - Bring food for a picnic! Please join us :) See wiki for jobs.
Last day of school:
Grade 5: bring a bag lunch, we will be heading to the town parks for games. Please wear runners and long socks/pants.
Grade 6: Last day of school = party with grade 7ers...We will be going to the park next Thursday for some fun at frisbee golf, and a BBQ. Kids will be asked to bring a goodie and a toonie. We need 2 parent volunteers to help with hanging out with the kids for the afternoon (Thursday, June 22). Contact Paul Bierman if you are interested.
Science: Heat review package due: Friday, June 16.
Canoe Trip. It was a great couple of days paddling the mighty Grand. The class wishes to thank our chaperones, Helen Friesen, Janine Shelton, and Steve Vandersleen for being such awesome chaperones.
Grade 7: Last day of school = party...We will be going to the park next Thursday for some fun at frisbee golf, and a BBQ. Kids will be asked to bring a goodie and a toonie. In addition. We need 2 parent volunteers to help with hanging out with the kids for the afternoon (Thursday, June 22). Contact Paul Bierman if you are interested.
