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Here are 3 exciting things happening at MHCS this month:
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- Christian Education Week - May 1-5 - Community Building + Servant
Working (Giving)
 Monday-Friday - Coin Challenge - Funds for Christian Education will
be sent to PCCE (Prairie Centre for Christian Education)
 Wednesday Chapel - School wide Soccer challenge
 Wednesday-Thursday - Living Books Christian Book Fair
 Friday - Afternoon Movie and PJ Day
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- Strathcona Christian Academy Music Group - Wednesday, May 17 God Worshipping
 Upcoming worship at MHCS during Chapel on Wednesday, May
17th at 9:00 a.m.
 Parents are welcome to join us in the gym
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- Important news and announcement at our Spring Society Meeting Tuesday, May 23
 7:00 p.m. - Gym
 All parents should attend this meeting as it affects you, your
children, and our Christian School Community
May is an Earth-Keeping focus for our school community - God created
the world and gives us the opportunity to “manage” and take care of it. It
is the challenge of living to balance our wants/needs with other people.
June is a focus on being Creation-Enjoyers - looking at, talking about, and
studying creation. We are looking forward to two beautiful months
appreciating God’s creation.
Don’t Forget….
 2017-2018 Registrations
now being accepted.
 Christian Education Week
May 1-5
 Monday - Bring Nickels
 Tuesday - Bring Dimes
 Wednesday - Bring
Quarters
 Wednesday - Chapel Group
Soccer Tournament
 Wednesday - Christian
Book Fair
 Thursday - Bring Loonies
 Thursday - Christian Book
Fair
 Friday - Bring Toonies
 Friday - PJ Day
 Friday - Movie Afternoon
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GOD MOMENTS:
Kindergarten: We spent much time preparing for Grandparents and Friends Day before the
Easter break. While waiting for our turn to present our song, one of the students spontaneously
started singing "Jesus Loves Me." The other students joined in and they continued to sing until it
was time to go into the gym. The performance was incredible and gave me "goose bumps"
listening to them sing "Were You There." It was a Holy Spirit moment, and we are
convinced Jesus is well pleased with them.
Grade 1A & 1B: For the twelve weeks leading up to Easter, Grade One students worked to
prepare their Resurrection Lapbooks as they grew their knowledge of the events surrounding
the Easter story. On Grandparents & Friends Day, students had an opportunity to share their
knowledge using their lapbooks for morning devotions. It was a beautiful thing to listen in on
the meaningful discussions and observe the interactions between students and their
grandparents/friends.
Grade 2A: Grandparents Day was definitely a highlight for our class. It was such a privilege to
have so many grandparents and friends visit our class for the morning. We enjoyed learning
about them as we did our interest surveys. The visitors also helped each student make an Easter
basket. These baskets will be good reminders of our special time together.
Grade 2B: I had the very special honor of participating in the traditional Grandparent and
Friends day this year at MHCS. It was an excellent event and I was happy to help 2B spend some
quality time with their Grandparents and Friends. The grade 2's did an amazing job during the
concert. We also had some fun learning about our guests and making origami keepsakes in the
morning. Outside I saw everyone laughing and having good quality time with their guests on
the playground. It was so rewarding to hear all the compliments at the end of the day and to
meet all the wonderful people in my students lives.
Friday
May 5
PJ Day
Grade 3A & 3B: April ended with an entire week focused on an unplanned theme: Acts of
Kindness. One girl in Grade 3 brought up an idea for a service project. She wanted to recognize
acts of kindness that are done by students in our classroom. This quickly snowballed within our
classroom into a service project for all elementary students during recesses by giving small notes
of encouragement to people who were “caught” in an act of kindness. The next day we read a
book about planting seeds of kindness, and the following day, the Grade 1s taught us about
Image Reflecting during chapel! We were blown away by the strong Image Reflecting in Grade 3
as we finish out our through-line theme for the month. It truly was a transformational topic for
these students. So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have
loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that
you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35
&
Afternoon
Movie
Grade 4: Over the Easter break, I had the opportunity to travel to Eastern Canada with 18
members from the MHCS community. It was at Niagara Falls where we witnessed an impromptu
performance by a Japanese Choir. At the insistence of the director, we called for an encore
performance. Much to our surprise, the choir started singing the hymn "How Great Thou Art,"
and to the astonishment of the choir, the 18 of us joined in. What a powerful moment. Total
strangers, worshiping together; it is hard to describe, it was emotional and powerful. Many hugs
and some tears were shed as we sang, what an amazing moment we shared in Gods presence.
Gr. 6 class with MP Mr. Glen Motz
Grade 9 Grad
Friday, June 23, 2017
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GOD MOMENTS CONTINUED:
Grade 5: It is a special time of year in Grade 5 when we begin our recorder unit in Music. I often check with the classrooms around us
to be sure we aren't disturbing learning with our "noise" as we stumble through learning notes and discovering "squeaks". But as the
weeks rolled on beautiful music began streaming from our classroom and I decided to sign up our class to perform a recorder song for
Grandparents & Friends day. I discovered it was the first time recorders had been played on this special day which made it all the more
rewarding when the students shined while playing for our guests. We truly made a "joyful noise" for the Lord.
Grade 6A & 6B: The grade 6 classes had the privilege of a question and answer period with our MP, Glen Motz this month. The
students wrote and submitted questions to be asked and we were so impressed with their thoughtfulness and the way their Christian
Perspectives were naturally incorporated. It was encouraging to hear from our Federal representative about his stand on various
issues, how his new job has impacted his life, and some of his testimony of how he came to know Christ in his life. What an
exceptional group of young men and women we have the honour of teaching in Grade 6 this year!
Junior High: Students in Grade 7 have been reading a story, as a class, about an enemy German soldier in World War II who was
befriended by two British children. Through this story, students are learning that God loves everyone, and that we should also love
our enemies, and that on the inside we are all the same and in need of compassion.
It was such a great morning back after Easter Break, the students were so excited to catch up with each other and tell of their exciting
activities. Our devotional that morning was from 1 Timothy 4:12 (The Message -Paraphrase) Don’t let anyone put you down because
you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, be demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. Many of our students are involved
in service projects at various churches, they give of their time to teach others dance, or spend time shooting hoops with students in
younger grades. The grade 8s are demonstrating their love for Jesus by showing his love and telling others about God. Praise the
Lord for their acts of service and may they be continue to serve as an act of worship no matter their age.
A group of grade 9 students had the opportunity to travel to Quebec and Ontario over the Easter break and I was fortunate enough
to have the privilege of traveling with them. Each evening before we headed off to our rooms the group got together in the lobby to
end our day with devotions. I was moved to see the grade 9 students step up and lead devotions for the whole group even inviting
our tour guide to join us during this time. Teens are often given a bad rap in our society but I am honored to say that I saw a group of
young people willing to step out and serve our Lord.
Christian Education Week — May 1-5
Community Building + Servant Working (Giving)
Monday-Friday - Coin Challenge - (see page 6 for more information) Funds for Christian Education
will be sent to PCCE (Prairie Centre for Christian Education)
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Monday, May 1 - Bring Nickels
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Tuesday, May 2 - Bring Dimes
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Wednesday, May 3 - Bring Quarters
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Thursday, May 4 - Bring Loonies
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Friday, May 5 - Bring Toonies
Wednesday Chapel - School wide Soccer challenge
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Which Chapel Group will win?
Wednesday-Thursday - Living Books Christian Book Fair
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www.livingbooks.ca
Friday - Afternoon Movie “Return to Nim’s Island” and PJ Day
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PJ Day
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How does Nim learn to trust and work together to save
the island? Parents are welcome to join us on Friday
afternoon to find out!
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The Society Executive of Medicine Hat Christian School wants to share with you some
Please join us at our Spring Society
Meeting on
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
@ 7:00 PM in the school Gym
Punch & Cupcakes to be served
At this meeting you will be introduced to
your Society Executive, hear progress
reports from the various committees in the
school, learn about the results of this years
CARDUS surveys, have opportunity to
review the upcoming school year budget,
and hear about the exciting new plans for
the future of MHCS.
Be informed - Be there!
Parent Society will be meeting May 2nd at 9:15 a.m.
We will be going over notes for Staff Appreciation
Week!
Come on out as we only have two meetings left!
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
*** Upcoming Events***
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Concession for City Track & Field in June
Pancake Breakfast June 17th at Redcliff
Home Hardware!
These are two events that help bring in funds for the
school and we will need You!
Gift Cards
Gift Card order forms were sent home with students
and are due back by May 10th. This will be the last
order for this year.
There are also some gift cards available for purchase
at the front office. Talk to Tracey Van Dam if you
have any questions!
Thursday, May 4th @ 7:15 p.m.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Agenda:
1. Welcome, devotions, and prayer time
2. Teacher brag time
3. Staying informed
 Christian Education Week - Parents welcome to
come out to the Movie afternoon Friday, May
5th.
4. High School Survey Results
5. Closing
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Library Learning Commons
Medicine Hat Christian School will be a hosting a CHRISTIAN BOOK FAIR during Christian
Education Week!
Drop by the school on Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4.
A representative from Living Books will be here with a large selection of Christian books and
other products for all ages! You can browse the catalogs online to see what they offer –
everything from baby board books to family devotionals, adult fiction, kid’s chapter books,
and so much more!
All proceeds benefit the school.
Reading Challenge!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Reading Challenge! As a school, we
documented over 77,600 minutes read in one month! That’s over 1,293 hours! Way to
go, big readers! Thanks again to all our prize sponsors as well.
Parents Who Pray
Any parents interested in joining us to pray for
our school and school community are
welcome to contact Tracey Malcolm 403—878-5856 for more details.
Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and
supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making
supplication for all the saints,...”
Attention Parents & Staff!
Looking for photos!
Volleyball, Christmas Concert, Basketball,
Badminton, Field Trips!
Please submit photos to Mrs. Stewart
[email protected]
as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Love in Christ,
Tracey Malcolm
Youth Call 2 Prayer
We are currently learning about
hearing God's voice in order to pray
more effectively. We visited with our
MP, Mr. Motz and presented him a
framed prayer. Over the next couple
of months we will be writing notes of
encouragement and thanks to our
Alberta MLAs.
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Christian Education Week — CO IN C HALLENGE
Order-Discovering and Community Building
Monday, May 1 – Nickels, Nickels, Everywhere!
Thursday, May 4 – Loonies, Loonies, Everywhere!
Calling all students to bring nickels!
Calling all students to bring loonies!
Math connection: Estimating…..Then spend some time in the
morning counting and sorting the nickels with students.
Math connection: Estimating…..Then spend some time in the
morning counting and sorting loonies with students.
How many nickels did your class bring?
How many loonies did your class bring?
Total in dollars and cents?
Total in dollars and cents?
Each class records amount and have a student bring the
amounts to the office by noon.
Each class records amount and have a student bring the
amounts to the office by noon.
Announcement and Encouragement at the end of the day.
Announcement and Encouragement at the end of the day.
Tuesday, May 2 – Dimes, Dimes, Everywhere!
Friday, May 5 – Toonies, Toonies, Everywhere!
Calling all students to bring dimes!
Calling all students to bring toonies!
Math connection: Estimating…..Then spend some time in the
morning counting and sorting the dimes with students.
Math connection: Estimating….Then spend some time in the
morning counting and sorting toonies with students.
How many dimes did your class bring?
How many toonies did your class bring?
Total in dollars and cents?
Total in dollars and cents?
Each class records amount and have a student bring the
amounts to the office by noon.
Each class records amount and have a student bring the
amounts to the office by noon.
Announcement and Encouragement at the end of the day.
Announcement and Encouragement at the end of the day.
Wednesday, May 3 – Quarters, Quarters, Everywhere!
Calling all students to bring quarters!
Math connection: Estimating….Then spend some time in the
morning counting and sorting quarters with students.
How many quarters did your class bring?
Total in dollars and cents?
Each class records amount and have a student bring the
amounts to the office by noon.
Announcement and Encouragement at the end of the day.
Grade 5 - Grandparents & Friends Day Performance
Junior High - CTF Building
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MHCS Gr. 4-6 & Junior High Track Team
Track & Field Day
Monday, May 15th
Rotary Track (CHHS)
Grade 4 - Grandparents & Friends Day Performance
Grade One students leading Chapel
Teaching Image Reflecting
2017-2018 REGISTRATION
2017-2018 Registrations are now being accepted for Kindergarten to Gr. 9
KINDERGARTEN
MHCS Kindergarten program is a half time program. Students attend two full days per week with
occasional Fridays. Registration packages are available in the office.
GRADE 1-9 RE-REGISTRATION
Pre-printed re-registration forms for all current kindergarten-grade 8 students were sent home the week of
February 1st with your designated child. Forms need to be returned to the office as soon as possible.
If you have not received your forms, please contact the office.
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NO SCHOOL
(Victoria Day)
MHCS Track & Field Day
(Grades 4-6, JH Track Team)
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9 am Chapel Groups
7 pm MHCS Spring Society
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9 am Gr. 1-5 Chapel - Parents
Welcome
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Hot Lunch - Subway
Gr. 6 LA Part A PAT
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Hot Lunch - DQ
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9 am Gr. 1-9 Chapel- Strathcona Hot Lunch - Pizza
Christian Academy Band/Choir
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9 am Gr. 6-9 Chapel - Parents
Welcome
Gr. 9 LA Part A PAT
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Hot Lunch - Taco in a Bag
Christian Book Fair
Coin Challenge - Bring Loonies
7:15 pm School Council
Mtg
9 am Chapel Groups Soccer
Tournament
Christian Book Fair
Coin Challenge - Bring
Quarters
9:15 am Parent Society
Mtg
Coin Challenge - Bring
Dimes
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Coin Challenge- Bring
Nickels
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NO SCHOOL
(PD/Staff Mtg.)
8:50 Parents Who Pray
2:30 Dismissal
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Kindergarten in session
8:50 Parents Who Pray
2:30 Dismissal
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PJ Day
Coin Challenge-Bring
Toonies
12:30 Movie Afternoon Parents Welcome!
2:30 Dismissal
5 Kindergarten in session
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