Knox
Talks
4738 Confederation Line, P.O Box #81,
Wyoming, Ontario, N0N 1T0
Ph: 519-845-3112 / Fax: 519-845-1404
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Matthew 5:16
L et Y ou r L i g h t Sh i ne Theme Verse
2014-2015
Report Cards
If there are concerns, comments, or questions stemming from the
term two report cards, you are strongly encouraged to communicate
those to the teachers.
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Wednesday, March 25
Pizza Day
Your Prayers
We extend our deepest Christian sympathy and support to Mrs. Thursday, March 26
MacRobbie and her family; her father passed away last week Friday. Spring Membership Meeting
Please keep the family in your prayers.
We are thankful to God that Mrs. VandenAssem has returned to her
Friday, March 27
work as the Barton tutor at the school; she is awaiting news
Bake Sale
regarding any further treatments.
JKCS Society Membership Meeting
Friday, April 3
Please remember that our spring membership meeting takes place Good Friday
this Thursday at 7:30 here at the school. Also remember that the
meeting is open to all members; it’s a great way to stay in touch Monday, April 6
with what is happening at the school as well as the operation of the
Easter Monday
school.
Windows
Over the March Break, new windows were
installed in three classrooms. They replaced
windows that had been in use for over 35
years. This is part of our ongoing campaign to
replace all the old windows and part of the
commitment to a well-maintained educational
facility.
Heart and Stroke
Any outstanding Heart and Stroke envelopes
may be turned in this week; they should be in
the office no later than Wednesday.
Heart and Stroke - Funds Update
Helping Hands
There is a Helping Hands Committee Meeting
this evening at 7:15 p.m.
Helping Hands - Cheese Orders
Orders were due back into the office today
but we will continue to accept orders until
tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24.
Thank you for your continued support.
Report Card Envelopes
Please return report card envelopes to the
school this week.
We have surpassed our fundraising goal! Our
students have raised just over $2400.00 to
date. Taking part in the Heart and Stroke
fundraiser also benefits our school as we use
the points earned to order sports equipment.
Many thanks to all of those who contributed
to the Grade 8 hot chocolate fundraiser at
the Watford arena during school skating.
Pizza Day
Bake Sale(s)
Pizza Day is this Wednesday, March 25.
Reading Partners
Our annual Reading Partners programme winds
up this Wednesday morning. It remains a great
way to bring students from different grades
together. It also serves to encourage reading;
please continue the practice at home.
Hot Chocolate Sales This Thursday, March 26 our grade 8 students
will be providing refreshments at the Spring
Membership Meeting, donations will go
towards the grade 8 grad fund. This Friday,
March 27 we will be having our usual amazing
bake sale before morning recess for all
grades.
Mrs. Hoogland’s Grade 2 Class
Enjoying a Math Game Party
Today
Classroom News
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Mrs. Robinson
Youngster yodel Yy. Yippee!
Memory Work: John 3:16
Bible: Jesus Enters Jerusalem
The Last Supper
Wednesday snack: Layla
Thursday snack: Colten
Brown Day! Tuesday, March 24 is “Brown Day” in
the JK classroom. The SK students can wear
brown on Wednesday, March 25.
Fun with Seuss! Both classes will enjoy some Dr.
Seuss books and activities this week. We will also
use this week to celebrate our accomplishments
in reading. Congratulations go out to our top
readers: Elianne (JK) and Carson (SK). Mrs.
Robinson will provide hotdogs on Thursday (JK)
and Friday (SK) as a special treat for our “Book
Party”.
SK Friday: This Friday (27th) is a SK day.
Happy Birthday! We want to wish Colten a very
happy 5th birthday on March 26.
Report Card Folders Please return your report
card folder along with its contents and envelope
to school if you have not already done so. The
second term report card may be removed from
the folder and kept.
Looking Ahead: The April calendar will be coming
home this week.
Classroom News
Grade 1
Grade 2
Miss. Sluys (am)
Mrs. Hoogland (am)
Sight Words:
our, please, saw, that
This week our word wall words are all
review words that need more practice:
want, what, was, where, who
Math: Today we began a new unit on
geometry. This week we’ll look at 2D shapes.
AR: An information sheet regarding Term 3
will be sent home tomorrow.
This morning Grade 2 had a Math Game party.
It was a fun way to reinforce math concepts.
Poetry Recitation: Be sure to practice your
poem/scripture passage this week. Students
will be given the opportunity to do some
practice runs before the “real thing” on
Tuesday, March 31.
Reading: In our reading unit we continue to
read Biographies and learn the characteristics
of a recount (a retelling of events in order).
Please continue working on poem
memorization at home.
AR begins in Grade 2. We have a selection of
levelled books in our room but students are
encouraged to read books of their choice at
home.
Grade 1 & 2
Miss. Sluys (pm)
1 John 4:9
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that
we might live through him.
Bible:
Mon - Hosanna
Tues - Anointed for the Grave
Wed - The Last Supper
Thurs - Gethsemane
Socials: This week we begin a unit called Homes Around the World. We will be taking a “trip” to
another country to learn of other climates, geography, animals, families, traditions and
celebrations. The class has chosen Italy as our destination. This week we’ll pack our suitcases,
prepare our passports and set off! Arrivederci everyone!!
Classroom News
Grade 3 & 4
Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful March break! Congratulations to Jacob S.
who hopes to celebrate his birthday on Wednesday and to Caleb D. who has a birthday on
Sunday. Just a reminder that Pizza Day is this Wednesday.
Mrs. Noorloos
Mrs. Tamming
Memory Work: is for Friday from Psalm 25: 4, 5 Spelling: Lesson activities are due on Thursday.
ESV.
Spelling test is on Friday. Grade 3:
Bible: We continue with our study on David. The children, search, teacher, reached, think,
stories we will be covering this week will be together, with, where, everywhere, short,
Nabal and Abigail, David in Philistia, The Witch push, finish, sure, who, whole.
of Endor, and David Destroys the Amalekites; Grade 4:
Deaths of Jonathan and Saul. We have a Bible calf, walked, ghost, gnawed, climber, wreath,
test on Thursday April 2. Look for review sheets listen, island, scent, wrench, judge, fasten,
coming home this week.
wrist, doubt, knock, answer, knelt, sign
Math: Gr. 3 will begin a unit on measurement.
This week they will learn to measure and
calculate the perimeter of given objects. Gr. 3
should also practice the eleven timetables for a
quiz on Friday.
Gr. 4 will also be working on measurements.
They will convert measurements from mm to cm
and also review finding the perimeter of a shape.
Please review your eleven timetables and
division for a quiz on Friday.
Reading: This week we are beginning our new
unit on 'Fables'. Our reading focus will be on
retelling a story and being able to identify
important details.
Writing: Poetry assignments are due on April 7.
Please send a note to school if you need a piece
of Bristol board. All the requirements for the
project are on the yellow information sheet that
went home before March break.
Poetry Recitations: We will practice reciting our
Current Events: Friday (March 27th) Jaxen W., poems to a partner this week. Our focus will be
on enunciation, speed, and volume. Class
Nathan S.
recitations are on Tuesday, March 31.
Friday (April 10th ) Julia B., Nathan V.
Social Studies: We will look at the role of the Accelerated Reader: Our new goals will be set
Jesuits, the English and the Hudson's Bay this week. We are looking forward to the AR
Company and land treaties made between Carnival at the end of this term!
governments and the First Nations.
Classroom News
Grade 5 & 6
Miss.C.Nienhuis
Math: We are continuing with our multiplying
and dividing decimals units. There will be a lot
of practice with long division and
multiplication. If homework comes home,
please ensure your child does not use a
calculator! Thank you.
Socials: We have wrapped up our conservation
of energy and are beginning an investigation
into the ancient farming communities of Egypt
and China. We will be reflecting and learning
from the multitude of lessons we can learn
from these ancient communities. It should be
an exciting adventure!
Food works continues this week!
Music: Please remember that students have 20
minutes of recorder practice due each Friday.
Their record sheets require a parent's
signature.
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This Week
Tuesday, March 24 - Grade five current
events.
Wednesday, March 25 - TTK#10
Thursday, March 26 - Current events
assignment; vocabulary quiz.
Friday, March 27 - Bible writing assignment;
memory work; spelling quiz, recorder practice
due.
Mr. Boersma
Bible: We continue our look at Jesus’ early
ministry. Writing assignment due on Friday.
Memory Work: Matthew 5: 9,10. Please know for
Friday.
Literature: Students are working in small groups
for the next two weeks reading novels about
survival as a companion study to Island of the
Blue Dolphins. They are expected to complete a
“package” of information, part of which is group
work, the rest is individual. Some of the work
will be done at home.
Things to Know: TTK # 10 is due for completion
on Wednesday.
Current Events: Grade five students are asked to
bring in a current events article this week
Tuesday. They will summarize and briefly explain
the article to the class. We are also introducing a
new reading this week. Assignment is due on
Thursday.
Spelling: Lesson 23 quiz and exercises for Friday.
Vocabulary: There will be another quiz on
selected word wall words this Thursday.
Writing: There will be a series of ongoing writing
assignments this term. Some of this is in
p r e p a r a t i o n f o r t h e F i n e A r t s Wr i t i n g
Competition. We will begin with another story
this week.
Speech: Students will be practicing speech
strategies and techniques. A schedule for
presenting their speech to the class will be set
this week.
Classroom News
Grade 7 & 8
Mr. Eisen
Bake Sale(s): This Thursday, March 26th our grade 8 students will be providing refreshments at the Spring
Membership Meeting, donations will go towards the grade 8 grad fund. This Friday, March 27th we will be
having our usual amazing bake sale before morning recess for all grades.
Memory Work: There will be NO memory work tomorrow. Next Tuesday's memory work comes from
Ephesians 3:17-19
Math: Our unit test for our algebra unit is slated to take place Thursday, April 2nd.
Science: Our hazard product symbols quiz will take place this Friday, March 27th. Our chemistry unit test
will take place next Tuesday, March 31st. Speeches: Congratulations to all in grade 7 & 8 on their excellent speeches. Your hard work and
preparation is greatly appreciated and you should be proud of your efforts. For those interested in hearing
two of these excellent speeches, you'll have to attend our Time for Talents on Thursday, April 9th. Geography: We will have a quiz on our grasslands unit this Thursday, March 26th.
Literature: We will have our second quiz on chapters 6-11 of the Giver this Friday, March 27th. Our first
Vocab quiz will take place this Wednesday, March 25.
Grade 8 French: This Friday our quiz will be on comprendre and connaître. Keep in mind that these verbs
may very well show up on our exam!
Sp o r t s I nform at io n
BASKETBALL: While basketball season is over, we're very
thankful to Mr. Bill Hoogland for volunteering to make this a
possibility for our students. Students were able to build on
their understanding and enjoyment of the game, which was
a real win-win.
HOCKEY: Congratulations to our students who participated
at the BDCS Hockey Tournament on Wednesday, March 11th.
Despite a tough start to the day, our Warriors got stronger
as the day went on narrowly losing to the top-seeded team
in the semifinal. Great job, Warriors! Many thanks to our
drivers for the day and a special thanks to our coaches Doug
Boelens, Craig Callister, and John Zekveld who willingly
gave of their time for another memorable hockey season.
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Volu
We are always in need of
Volunteers to do various jobs
around the school. If you are
able to help us out in any way please call the school Office.
Thank you!
JKCS Grocery Vouchers:
Voucher sales take place every Thursday from 1:30 –2:30 p.m. in the Front Entrance.
NAME: _____________________ PHONE #___________________
DATE:___________________
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NO FRILLS/SUPERSTORE/INDEPENDENT
_____x $50.00
______X $100.00
________x $250.00
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FOODLAND
_______X $50.00
_______X $100.00
_______x $250.00
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TIM HORTONS
________x $10.00
________X $20.00
________x $50.00
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EUROPA’S
________x $25.00
________x $50.00
________X $100.00
**All Vouchers Subject to Availability**
CHEQUE TOTAL $ ________
or
CASH TOTAL
Please make cheques payable to J.K.C.S. Vouchers
$ ________