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Woodstock Christian School Parent Link Feb 13, 2017 Libraries - one of my favourite topics to discuss! Libraries were once somber quiet places where books were warehoused and librarians kept them in order. Have you ever thought of how a library is different today than when you were a child? Have you ever wondered what the “modern” library of the future may look like? At the recent Ontario Library Association conference, attendees were shown what a futuristic library might look like and the role it has for its community. I could hardly imagine some scenarios that were presented of what you could do at your local library in fifty years! Some existing libraries already bring more accessible use of technology to the next level with their “Maker Spaces” and the use of 3-D printers. Here the library’s role is not only to have the information about something but also equipment to produce it and share it! But the one common thread which runs through the past library, the present library and the future library is the availability of knowledge and understanding and also the need for space for community. There is a lot of “community” being shared at the WCS Library as well. I have said this before but I am always so grateful that the WCS board has always prioritized budgeting to develop the best possible library for its students with the funds available. And I am privileged to work in it!
Marian Dieleman-Librarian
Birthdays this week: Ellie R. in grade 7 on Wednesday Malachi in grade 6 on Wednesday Chelsea V in grade 8 on Thursday Alieda in grade 2 on Saturday
Prayer Corner Condolences and prayers go out to Marsha & Glen Sikma family with the loss of their great/grandfather Klaas Visbeek. Mr. Visbeek was the last of the original founding members of John Knox Christian School to pass on to glory. We thank God for the dedicated hard-working pioneers who started this school. We pray for ongoing healing for students and families in our school that are experiencing the nasty colds and flu that are circulating now. For those with chronic disease, cancer, and other conditions we pray for daily strength and hope. As we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week please be intentional about remembering our staff members in your prayers!
Prayer Group meets on Wednesday morning at 8:30am. Please join us in Mrs. Streutker’s office as we pray for needs and concerns at WCS.
Announcements: School Health We are experiencing a serious outbreak of flu and colds at WCS. I encourage you to keep your feverish and ill children at home so as not to keep this cycle of illness going. It is best for children to return to school when they are feeling better. Oxford County Health and Emergency Services recommends keeping students home for at least 24 hours following sickness and fever to ensure that they are not infectious and are well enough to participate in classroom activities. Thank you for your help in keeping our students and staff well!
Skating Our entire school will be going skating on Thursday, February 16th and you are invited to join us! For insurance purposes, there are additional guidelines for 'on ice' participation that we must honour. Everyone - meaning all students and all adults - must wear helmets (bicycle, hockey, other), gloves/mittens and skates while on the ice. Boots, strollers, helmetless heads, and gloveless hands will not be permitted on the ice. Our buses will transport the students. The first group of students -Kindergarten to grade 3 - will skate from 12:15pm - 1:15pm. The second group of students - grades 4 through 8 - will skate from 1:15pm to 2:15pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Pancake Breakfast Students, wear your pajamas and bring your appetite and your favourite 'stuffy' to our annual pancake breakfast on Thursday February 23rd. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. Donations will be gladly received for the work of Edu-Deo. (If you have food allergies, we can make a special batch of pancakes for you - let us know!).
MS Read-A-Thon The WCS campaign runs from January 23rd to February 17th. By reading and fundraising, you will be helping people who live with MS and their families. You can encourage online donations or collect cash and/or cheque pledges from sponsors for all the minutes you read. Bring your funds to your classroom teacher by February 21st. Check out the prizes for the various levels of funds you raise!
Professional Development Day On Friday, February 17th, WCS teachers will have their annual curriculum review Professional Development day. Teachers will spend the day reviewing Science Curriculum - what is currently being taught, what is working well, how we can do better and how we are meeting requirements as well as the needs of our students. There will be a science workshop presented by one of our local secondary school science teachers. Students will enjoy an extra long Family Day weekend.
Family Day Did you know that the City of Woodstock opens its doors and offers many free activities for Family Day? The Woodstock Art Gallery will be open from 11 am to 1 pm and Woodstock Museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm for Family Day Activities. Southwood Arena will open at 4 pm with a public skate from 4:15 to 6:05 pm and the Civic Centre Arena will open at 5 pm. Southside Aquatic Centre will be open for Public Swim from 1 to 2:30 pm. May God bless you and your family this week end.
SCIENCE FAIR OPEN HOUSE On Tuesday, February 28th, the gym will be full of scientific exhibitions as senior students and entire classes display their Science learning. A highlight of the year, the projects designed by the students cover a variety of topics, and are always interesting and creative. The projects will be on display starting at noon. Students will be viewing the Science Fair during the school day. You are invited to view the Science Fair as part of an Open house running during the day and after hours from 4-7 p.m. Come and see an exhibition of science and creation studies learning! Chicken - Thank you to those of you who ordered chicken this month. Your orders will be available for pick-up this THURSDAY, February 16th between 3 and 4pm. Please make arrangements to have your or ders picked up at that time. Please note that we do not have space at the school to store your orders so if you cannot pick them up at this time, please make alternate arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Sol at 519-539-7839 or
[email protected]
Springfest Marketplace Vendors: It is that time of year again and we are looking to fill our Marketplace with various vendors this year! If you are an artisan crafter or have a home-based business and are interested in being a part of our Springfest please contact Kristin Markus at
[email protected] within the week! Spaces are on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Kristin soon to claim your spot!
Electives Our second elective session is this Wednesday, February 15. Students going to venues other than at WCS will be leaving earlier, either 1:45 or 1:55 depending on the elective; otherwise electives run from 2:10 to 3:30. Both baking groups will be at WCS this Wednesday. Please ensure that your child has the items required for his/her participation in the elective session. Last week a skiing form was given to skiers; the skiing form (and payment) are required tomorrow. Sr. Girls Basketball: This week is our last preseason game. We will be entering playoffs and I will let you know the schedule as I receive it. Thank you for your continued support this season.
Classroms News: Kinderdergarten A: We have heard the story of The 3 Little Pigs and this week we are trying to build houses that are strong, stable and sturdy, so our big bad wolf won't blow it down! Wednesday - Valentines celebrations - Library Thursday - Pizza Lunch - Skating (12:15-1:15) SK words this week are with and up JK letters are M and N
Kindergarten B: Welcome to a new week. Thanks to those who are coming along on our bird walk. Please meet at the school by 9:30. This week Wednesday, we will celebrate Valentines Day in our class. You may bring a treat to share. On Thursday we will go skating. Please send helmets, gloves and skates with your child. You are welcome to join us. Have a great week. Wednesday - Library Valentines day party Thursday _ Skating Show and Share something about love. Grade 1A: Welcome to another week! Please continue to work on learning poems for the Poetry Meet. We will be sharing our poems with the class next week Friday. Check your emails for an update on what is going on in Grade One! Spelling Words: we, me, he, be, see, need, tree, sheep Tuesday – Valentine’s Day celebration! -Library -Gym Wednesday – Show & Share: Sarah and Cole Thursday – Skating at Southwood Arena -Spelling Quiz + new list home Friday – No School (PD Day) Next Monday – No School (Family Day) Grade 1B: : Welcome to a short but busy week. Tuesday we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with each other and on Thursday we will be going skating. Please remember ALL individuals on the ice are required to wear a helmet, gloves, and skates. Please continue to practice your poems at home! Our due date is quickly coming. This week is our last week for MS Read-a-thon. Be sure to keep reading and collecting money. Monday - See VIP Folder Tuesday - Reading Folder - Library - Valentines Day Party Wednesday Thursday - Spelling Test - Skating Friday - PD Day (no school) Monday - Family Day Tuesday - MS Read-a-thon Money Due Grade 2: It's an exciting short week at the school! Tomorrow we will celebrate Valentine’s Day as mentioned in the note that came home last week. We will be presenting our Family Cultural Projects by sharing some of our family traditions. On Thursday we will be heading to the Complex to go skating! We will celebrate Alieda's birthday too!
Monday - Gym Tuesday - Library -Valentine's Celebration - Family Cultural Scrapbook due! Wednesday - Gym Thursday - Skating: Bring helmets, skates, gloves, mitts Friday - P.D. Day Grade 3: Welcome to a new week. Practice the times tables. You are improving! Keep collecting
for the MS read-a-thon. Bring supplies (if needed) for Solar System project by Thursday. Mon. - Phys. Ed. Tues. - Valentine's Day (bring cards or a treat to share) Wed. - Library - Phys. Ed. Thurs. - Spelling Test - List 17 - Mem. Work - Whole Poem - Pizza Lunch - Skating (12:15-1:15) Bring helmet and gloves Grade 4: Welcome to a new week of learning grade 4! We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday. Remember your valentines. Our second session of electives is this Wednesday. No spelling test this week. The school is going skating on Thursday. Please remember your skates, helmet, and gloves. You can’t go on the ice without these 3 items. Enjoy your very long weekend grade 4! Remember that our God is bigger than everything!!! Monday Tuesday
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Danika Music Duncan Phys. Ed. Library - remember your books Valentine’s Day Eden Music Electives - week 2 Esther French vocabulary quiz Bible test - King David Memory work - the whole poem Skating from 1:15 to 2:15 no school - enjoy your day off Family Day - enjoy your day with your family Evyn Library
Grade 5: Welcome to a new week! Speeches need to be written and shared with my via google docs for tomorrow (Tuesday). It is now time to start practicing/memorizing the speech. Students should feel free to have some cue cards to help trigger their memory during the actually speech. Students will recite their speech on Tues, Feb 28. Tue - Swimming: bring swimsuit. Music: bring recorder. Math Quiz: how to make a pie graph. Wed - PhysEd: bring gym clothes Thur - Music: bring recorder Fri - Spelling: Lesson 19 workbook + test. Memory Work: Philippians 2:3-5 Upcoming dates to note for Gr 5: - Feb 24th - group math projects (data management + graphing project) due. - Feb 28th - speeches recited in class
Grade 6: We will continue with memorizing speeches this week. Those students interested may deliver them on Thursday, but otherwise they are due next Tuesday. An electricity project will be assigned this week and we will begin creating them in class for the science fair. A few test envelopes need to be returned. Students are to bring in their MS Read-a-thon forms on Thursday as this is our last week of raising funds for MS. Wednesday: Second elective session Thursday: Math Quiz: fraction work Spelling test: Unit 20 (book due and test) Skating: Bring skates, helmet, and gloves Grade 7: Students are encouraged to continue working on science fair projects and memorizing speeches this week. Happy Birthday to Ellie (Feb 15)! Mon: bible memory work Eph 6:11 Tues: Valentine's Day party Wed: math test chapter #5 Thurs: science fair journal check-in #5, spelling test #21, skating, pizza day Fri: P.D. Day! Grade 8: Welcome to a shorter week! Great job on your speeches, look for the results to come home soon. Keep working on your Science Fair Projects. Thank-you to Mr. J. Devries for walking with us to Caressant Care on Friday. Monday – Speech Presentations Tuesday – Gym (bring gym clothes), Music (bring instrument) Wednesday – Science Fair Check-in # 5 Electives Week # 2 Thursday – Gym (bring gym clothes), Music (bring instrument) WCS Skating @ Community Complex, remember skates and helmets Friday – Professional Development Day (No School)
