September 29, 2014

My favourite picture book is "The Clown of God", an old story retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaola. ThisFrench legend telling of the little juggler, Giovanni, who offers the gift of his talent and witnesses a miracle of theSun (Son) of the heavens has always brought me closer to seeing God's glory in all I am called to do. At one pointin the story, Giovanni meets two priests with whom he shares his lunch. When they tell him "Everything sings ofthe glory of God! Even your juggling," he laughs, replying, "I only juggle to make people laugh and applaud." Towhich the two Brothers reply, "It's the same thing. If you give happiness to people, you give glory to God as well."

I pray that in all we do this week, we also will give happiness to people…Everything sings of the glory of God!

Mrs. Huinink-Buiter

Monday - Tiffany H., Gr.1- Evyn H., Gr.2- Mrs. Streutker, Advancement Director

Tuesday - Paige M., SKWednesday - Jasmine S., Gr.JKThursday - Miss Linker, JK TeacherSaturday - GraceAnn K., Gr.5

- Adrienne K., Gr.7A- Mrs. Grevers, Custodian

Sunday - Mrs. Kuipers, JK Assistant

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Scholastic book orders are due October 16.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Please send in any non-perishable food items to be collected at the ThanksgivingAssembly on October 9. We will be giving to those in need through the Salvation Army Food Bank. Thank you forsupporting this wonderful cause.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! There will be NO after school practice this week.

From the Library: Keep those books returning on time! Your librarians are happy to see the variety of booksbeing signed out. A reminder again - WCS is connected to super search engine called: Encyclopedia Britannica.Students can do all of their research on this excellent quality site where citations are available right at the site andall levels of information are available, from primary to highschool. Again the website is school.eb.com: username:woodstock.cs, password: studentThank-you to our many volunteers who keep the library running smoothly. It is much appreciated!

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Soccer Update: Tournament time is here and we are good to go! The plan for Tuesday is this: Please be at school by 7:25 a.m.It is a long drive to Warwick and we need to be there by 9:00 am to receive instructions and updates, and to get ready for our firstmatch of the day. Dress for weather conditions, bring a positive attitude, a good lunch, your water bottle, and plenty to drink(note that a food booth will be open). A letter with schedule/directions was sent home last week. If you have any questions,please contact Mr. A. Hiemstra or Mrs. Verbeek. Please note that the raindate for the tournament is Wednesday, October 1st,with departure time and scheduling the same.

Girls Volleyball: Practice on Thursday Oct. 2 after school 3:30-4:45; Practice on Monday Oct. 6 after school 3:30-4:45.

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Chicken: Thank you to those of you who ordered chicken this month. Your orders will be available for pick-up this Friday,October 3, between 3 and 4 pm. Please make arrangements to have your orders picked up at that time and remember that we nolonger have a freezer so WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO STORE YOUR CHICKEN AT THE SCHOOL. Therefore, ordersMUST be picked up at the time of delivery. No exceptions. We will not be held responsible for orders that do not get picked up.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Sol at 519-539-7839 or jmsol@rogers.com.

Cross Country Team: We are having an after school practice today till 4:30 pm. Students are encouraged to run at home toprepare for the 2 meets next week. All the students in grades 3 and 4 will be participating at the Christian Schools Meet inStratford on Oct. 7. They have been practising during school hours and do not need to stay after school.

Terry Fox National School Run: Congratulations WCS! We raised $2349.70 for cancer research! This was an increase overlast year's amount of $2200. Students in grades 3-8 walked for 45 minutes through the neighbouring streets and then ran theperimeter of the school grounds. We all wore "I'm Running For...." stickers and Terry Fox tatoos. We were being the hands andfeet of Jesus and we are so thankful for the support given during this special event.

Spirit Wear: Show your school spirit and colours! Spirit wear is back! Watch for the display table by the school office forsamples. We are excited to make this special sale available again. Why not get some early Christmas shopping done and out ofthe wear and purchase some WCS tshirts, hoodies, coats, and more? These items are great to wear for special events or just everyday - sharing with everyone that we love Woodstock Christian School! A portion of the proceeds go back to the school too!

MacMillan's Sale: We have chosen October for the sale because it's extra profit month! WCS will earn an extra 25 cents perunit sold. For example, if you purchase $15 worth of cookie dough, WCS will earn $4.25. This can add up quickly Imagine howmuch we could earn if each family sells at least five items! These tasty treats freeze well - perfect for holidays and unexpectedguests! Completed forms need to be returned to school by October 6 and paid in FULL. Products will be delivered to theschool in the afternoon on October 16 . Please make arrangements to pick up your items before 5 pm. There are no freezersth

available at school to store your items. If you have any questions, contact Julie Smid at 519-539-1869 or emailsteve.smid@sympatico.ca

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Scrap Metal Fundraising: Do you recycle a lot of aluminum or tin cans each time you put out your blue boxes? Why not savethem and bring them to the Family Feast Night? We can cash them in at Shamrock Recycling as scrap metal. Please bring themin separate bags (one for tin, one for aluminum). The tin cans MUST be clean without any paper wrapping on them. This is aneasy way to earn extra funds for our school. Collect from all your friends and family too! If you have larger amounts, pleasecontact Heather De Boer (519) 842-9284 or adeboer@xplornet.ca

Class Parents/"Secret Pals" Needed: Would you like to be involved in your child's class? Would you like to be a "secret pal"for staff members who don't have a specific class? We are currently looking for parents to fill these special roles at school! Whatis a room/class parent? This parent would be a link between the classroom and the teacher for special events. S/he wouldorganize teacher gifts, class parties, help with special events, and generally encourage and support the teacher. This can be doneas a team and is not a weekly commitment. Much of it can be done from home. What is a "secret pal"? This can also be called aquiet encourager. WCS has at least five staff members that do not have a specific grade. However, they would loveencouragement and someone thinking of them on special days. This role would include sending words of encouragement,praying for the staff member, and remembering them on their birthday, etc.Please check your email (and junk folders) for an email from Heather De Boer. It will be a more personalized note for each graderegarding that teacher. If you would like to be a room/class parent or adopt another staff member that doesn't have a specificclass, please contact Heather De Boer @ adeboer@xplornet.ca or 519-842-9284. Thank you so much in advance!

Transportation Update: If you have children that are in grade 2 or under with no older siblings we ask that you be at the busstop to get your child off the bus or at least wave to the driver so the driver knows it's safe to let your child off the bus. If thedriver does not see anyone present at the bus stop, they will keep your child on the bus and call the school to advise them of thesituation and return your child to the school when their run is complete.

SONbeams: We will be taking a hike to Trillium Woodstomorrow. Thanks to Cole's mom who will help drive.

Junior Kindergarten: Welcome to a new month in JK! Wehave had a fabulous time together these past four weeks and Ican't believe how the time as flown. The October calendar willcome home on Monday or Tuesday. Our show & share theme forthis week is "something to do with fall." An email will be sentout this week or early next week regarding our Appleland Stationfield trip on October 16th. A big happy birthday to both Katie(28th) and Jasmine (1st); may God bless you this year as yougrow and learn! Have a wonderful week!Monday - Happy Birthday, Katie! (JK 2, from Sunday)

- JK 1 Show & ShareTuesday - JK 2 Show & ShareWednesday - Happy Birthday, Jasmine (JK1)!Thursday - Sub lunch

- Happy Birthday, Miss Linker!Friday - Family Feast BBQ

Senior Kindergarten: Welcome to a new week! We are excitedabout our trip to Clovermead this Wednesday. Thanks to Nick'sDad, Paige's Dad, Keahan's Mom and Rose's Oma for comingwith us. Thanks to those who returned in their reading trackers.Happy Birthday to Paige! May God bless you in the comingyear! Watch for October calendars coming home this week. Havea great week.

Grade 1: May God bless Tiffany as she celebrates her 6thbirthday today! This week's Grade 1 spelling words are: five,six, seven, eight and nine. October calendars are coming homeon Tuesday. A Creation Studies family project is coming homeWednesday (but is not due until October 14).

Grade 2: Thank you to everyone for making my birthday sospecial on Friday! I loved the gift and beautiful flowers! I havebeen blessed with an amazing class. Today we celebrate withEvyn on his birthday. We pray that God will continue to blessand keep you this year, and for many more to come. We had avery successful spelling test on Friday! Congratulations to all fortheir hard work! Keep up the good work this week! Remembereveryone has their own list to learn. Thank you to Brandon andSeth (gr. 9 students) for helping us with our spelling test onFriday. You were a huge help! Memory work (Psalm 8) is due onTuesday and your reading calendars are due on Wednesday. OurThanksgiving assembly is coming up quickly, and we will becollecting non-perishable goods to donate. Please look aroundyour home and see if you have some that you are able tocontribute. We will begin creating a pile in our classroom.Monday - Evyn's BirthdayTuesday - Memory Work DueWednesday - Reading Calendar DueThursday - Sub DayFriday - Spelling Test; Family Feast Night BBQ

Grade 3: Welcome to a new week. We will be visiting theArboretum near Innerkip this Friday. I am need of parents todrive us there and help with the activities. We are practising hardfor the upcoming Cross Country Meet in Stratford on Oct. 7. AllGrade 3, along with all of grade 4, will be participating. Treeprojects are being sent home today. Please check it over to seewhat it is all about. Tuesday - Phys. Ed.Thursday - Sub Lunch

- LibraryFriday - Spelling Test: List 4

- Memory Work: Psalm 100:1-3- Phys. Ed.

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Grade 4: Welcome to the end of September and to thebeginning of October! Next week, we are participating in theCross Country Run in Stratford. We will be training every daythis week. Next week Friday, we are having a ThanksgivingAssembly, and we are asked to bring food for those in need inWoodstock. Keep reading for your 1 AR book, grade 4! It isst

due on October 21. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; hislove endures forever." Psalm 118:29Monday - Jana

- Phys. Ed.Tuesday - Julian

- Science Quiz- Music

Wednesday - Katie- Math quiz: Place value- Library: remember your books- Phys. Ed.

Thursday - Malachi- Sub Lunch

Friday - Matthew C.- Spelling test: Lesson 5- Science quiz

Monday - Matthew T.- Phys. Ed.

Grade 5: Hello parents. Thanks for all your support withhelping to collect sponsors for the Terry Fox run. Well done,grade 5 families! Our first Bible unit is winding down. Studentswill be taking home a review sheet today to help them preparefor the Bible test next Tuesday. Please check your child's HomeFolder for the new spelling list, October memory verses, andSecond Step homework. Have a wonderful week.Monday - phys. ed.Wednesday - Second Step homework due

- library- phys. ed.

Thursday - Math Quiz (work this week-place value,expanded form, rounding, comparison)

Friday - spelling test- memory work (Exodus 19:5-6)

Saturday - Happy Birthday, GraceAnn!!

Grade 6/7A: Wow, thanks so much for your fundraising effortsfor the Terry Fox Foundation last week! We surpassed theamount from last year. Test envelopes will be handed out andsent home on Wednesday containing our September tests andquizzes. Parents, please sign the envelope after seeing the tests,and return the contents to the envelope and back to school byFriday. The contents will be used for a portfolio of work that thestudents will make for the parent teacher conferences. Becausewe have received much, we are able to give much, and in keepingwith tradition there will be a Food Drive for Thanksgiving.Tuesday - Soccer tournament (for many of us) - rain date

Wednesday- AR test due

Thursday - Math Quiz: work this weekFriday - Memory Work: 2 Peter 1: 5-8

- Spelling Test: Unit 5Next Tues. - 3 foot (91 cm) tall creature brought to school

Grade 7B/8: Welcome to the first full week of autumn. We

thank God for the beauty in creation. This Friday - October 3rd -we will begin one of our service learning/communityinvolvement projects. We will walk to Caressant Care RetirementHome to join some of the senior residents for social activities.We will visit the first Friday of each month from 2-3 pm. If it isfair weather, we will be walking. If it is raining heavily, we maycall upon parents to drive us. Monday - Phys EdTuesday - Music

- Concert Band- Soccer tournament in Warwick

Wednesday - Art folders due- AR reading due- Phys Ed

Thursday - French quiz- Library- Mem Wk: Psalm 8:1-3- Gr8: VanStraten baked goods orders due

Friday - Spelling test L5- Math quiz- Visit to Caressant Care

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: Sept. 30 - Soccer TournamentOct. 1 - Staff MeetingOct. 2 - Sub DayOct. 3 - Family Feast BBQOct. 6 - MacMillan Sale DeadlineOct. 7 - Cross Country MeetOct. 9 - Thanksgiving AssemblyOct. 13 - Thanksgiving Day*Oct. 16 - Pizza Day

- MacMillan’s Order is inOct. 21 - Board MeetingOct. 23, 24 - Edifide Convention*Oct. 31 - Reformation Chapel

SONG OF THE MONTH: How MajesticWithout a word the mountains speakThe song that all creation singsThe painted skies, the sun and starsThe Heavens tell how great You areThe Heavens tell how great You are

How majestic is Your name, How majestic is Your nameJesus wonderful, powerful, You're the Lord of allHow majestic is Your name

A rugged cross, a humble KingHow beautiful the mystery That love would bleed from majesty

All rise, all rise in highest praiseYour name will reign through all eternityOur hope, our strength, our victoryWe bow down, down at Your feet

Title: How Majestic

Words and Music by: Kari Jobe C.C.L.I. #400245