Annual Community Report

Posted July 2, 2010

Hi parents, here is the Annual Community Report which I have to prepare for the government at the end of every school year. It corresponds to the school plan that I sent them in Sept 2008 and how we are doing with the priorities and strategies we laid out in the plan.

Thanks,
Peter Todd

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Grade 9's - "Crazy Love" book due

Posted June 29, 2010

I would like to remind grade 9 parents and students that the book "Crazy Love," which we read in preparation for our trip to Ottawa, needs to be returned to the school by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 (the last day of classes).

If students would like to keep the book, they can pay $16 to myself or Marlene Schroeder via the office. Please use cash or a cheque.

Enjoy your summer!

Marcia Hamm
Science/ELA Teacher
The King's School

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Thank You from the Staff

Posted June 29, 2010

RE: Staff Lunch

The staff said it was a huge blessing to have such a treat waiting for them in the staff room and just sit and chat during lunch. A special thanks Heather Nolan and to Ruth and Greg Jeffrey who came to set up and serve the lunch.

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Volunteers Needed ASAP

Posted June 21, 2010

2 volunteers needed to pick up a staff Subway lunch, set it out and clean up (which will be minimal)  on Thursday the 24th.

This will be a blessing to the staff. If anyone has questions or is interested then they can call Heather at 333-9523.

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Attend a Play This Week

Posted: June 8, 2010

1. Cast party for "Malice in the Palace" Tuesday, June 8, during lunch hour. Drinks will be provided. The cost for pizza is $3.00 per 2 slices of pizza (I'm assuming most will want 2 slices). We look forward to a great celebration together!
2. French plays this week!
   1. Grade 5s present their play "Les trois petits cochons" Tuesday, June 8, at 1:00 p.m.
   2. Grade 2s present their play "Ou est mon chien?" Thursday, June 10, 1:00 p.m.
   3. Grade 3s present their play "Ou est mon chien?" Thursday, June 10, 1:30 p.m.
   4. Grade 4s present their play "Ou est mon chien?" Thursday, June 10, 2:20 p.m.

All plays will be presented in the MPR. Parents are invited.

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Volunteers Needed for Saturday June 12th

Posted: June 8, 2010

To help serve and sell Hot Dogs
at Sobeys on Reenders from
10am - 6pm

Contact Pam at 661-6273

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School News

Posted: June 8, 2010

Volunteer Appreciation Friday June 25th
Did you know that our TKS Volunteers are some of the very best in Manitoba? You are certainly #1 in our hearts. Over this past year we have had numerous Volunteers enter the school to serve, support and come alongside our Staff and Teachers alike. You have been drivers, helped with reading, cooking, playing, supervising, administration tasks and so much more. What a blessing you have been! As we make plans for our 2010-2011 school year we trust you will plan to spend time volunteering here again as you are all a very big part of our School family and so deeply appreciated.

Transitional Program
Our off campus classroom on Notre Dame Ave is now completing its 3rd year.  Here, 48 students have graduated from the Transitional Program.  Overall, one student is now doing well in public school, 26 have joined The Bridge program, while eight have joined and seven will join (by the end of this year) the mainstream classes at TKS.  The Transitional Program teaches newcomer students to speak, read and write in English, while preparing them socially, academically and spiritually to experience success in Canadian schools.

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Sports News

Posted: June 8, 2010

The 2009-2010 basketball season turned into a very extraordinary season for the Varsity Girls Basketball team! Coached by Mrs. Leighton and Mrs. Boschmann for the past 13 years, this was the first year that TKS entered a Varsity team into the Manitoba High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) "AA" Zone 12 division. Schools throughout the province play in divisions based upon their population. During the season, the team travelled to tournaments at the Universtiy of Manitoba (3rd place finish), Teulon, Neepawa (Consolation Winners) and Morris, MB (Tournament Champions). The Varsity Girls won the Zone 12, and then went on to win an Inter-Zone game (Zone 12 & Zone 4) against Carmen to qualify for the Provincial's held in Boissavein, MB. The Provincials were an exciting time and the team played extremely well, finishing 3rd in the Province. Carreira Lamoureux was chosen as a Tournament all-star at the Provincials. She was also selected as a Provincial All-Star and played in the "Graduating All-Star" game. Mrs. Leighton was also selected to coach the All-Star team. What an honour for both of them. At the banquet that followed, Carreira was awarded by the Manitoba Basketball Coaches Association as the "AA" Female player of the year, the top award given out! Four of our players graduate this year. Carreira Lamoureux (playing University basketball at CMU next season), Krista Smith, Brittany White and Jennifer Tesarski send them off with our congratulatpions for many seasons well done and best wishes in their future endeavors.

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Parking Lot Update

Posted: June 8: 2010

After tabulating the parking lot survey, we decided to keep the “loop solution” along with some minor changes. The new lay-out proposed by our traffic engineer Peter Todd will:

• Improve the safety
• Provide a few more parking spots
• Provide a non stop traffic lane to quick release car traffic
• Provide a longer pick-up drop-off area

Please see the new parking lot lay-out attached to this letter and thank you for your feedback . The new lay-out is planned to start on May 7th.

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A Word From the Principal

Posted: June 8, 2010

Thanks so much for the feedback you gave during the review. It was a very helpful process that highlighted a lot of positives as well as areas for further growth and development. I gave a fuller report to the Parent Advisory Council and have included the headlines of the Report and recommendations below. If you have questions or thoughts about any of the areas listed, please contact us through the school office.

Positives:
There were many positive comments about the school. These included comments about the staff, the atmosphere, the spiritual life, the reception, the coordination of events, the resource and music programs and the school leadership. One of the highlights of the review was the recognition of the great staff we have here at The King’s School. There were also many positive comments about the direction of the school over the last five years including the Transitional Program (downtown) and the Bridge. There was a lot of support and admiration for the staff involved in those programs. It was especially encouraging to know that so many in the school community believe that The King’s School has a bright future.

Areas for further growth and recommendations:
The recommendations began by highlighting the need to do a better job of communicating the school vision and mission statement and to stay connected to the Godly foundations on which the school is built. The Directors and the Administration Team have met together to begin to strategize how to move forward with these recommendations.

Then the report highlighted the need for great unity in a number of areas:

• Amongst the staff
• Between the Administration Team and staff – focusing on the need for clearer communication of roles and responsibilities and better follow through on some policies and procedures
• Around the Bridge – The concerns included:
  • Inadequate communication with the school community on the vision and purpose of the program
  • Curriculum and Kingdom concepts – focusing on the need to ensure that all staff are trained and encouraged on an ongoing basis in delivering Christ-centered curriculum and education to their students. Strategies have been put in place to deal with each of the issues above including the formation of staff committees to address the administration and Bridge concerns.

The next areas of concern had to do with the Principal’s and Vice-Principal’s busyness. Strategies to deal with the concern have included Peter and Marlene to meet with an educational consultant (Susan Eberhard, one of the review team) to go through their job descriptions and schedules.

Also, a staff committee has given a recommendation on the possible reconfiguring of roles within the office and administration to provide stronger support.
As noted above, we have a great staff team at The King’s School, but the report highlighted the need for more systematic and regular support for them in the form of a more coordinated staff evaluation and professional development program.

One of the other major recommendations was to do with the structure of the school. It was suggested that we look at reconfiguring the school into a K-4, 5-8 and 9-12 structure in keeping with the direction taken by Manitoba Education Citizenship and Youth. The committee that met to look at this are very excited about the possibility of moving forward with this proposal, but are looking at phasing it in over two years, rather than making wholesale changes for this September.

One of the areas that we are now praying into and strategizing over is the spiritual climate of the school. As a staff we will be taking a spiritual retreat together at the beginning of September prior to the start of classes. We are also looking for ways of increasing the level of spiritual life in the student body including the development of a K-12 whole school Bible Program which is being drafted by the elders of Gateway Church. In this regard we are very grateful for those of you who get together and pray for the school; your prayers are making a difference. Other areas that were highlighted that we are also working on include the facility and safety issues.

We believe that God encouraged us to do this review, and He is also helping us to process the recommendations. We as a staff are excited about the changes that are coming about as a result. So thank you again for your input. If you have any other thoughts or concerns, please forward them to us.

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June Important Dates

Posted: June 8, 2010

4th - 4 to 6 Sports day @ TKS

7th - Athletic Banquet (6pm)

23rd - Graduation Commencement & Banquet (6pm)

23rd - K-3 Sports day @ TKS

25th - Volunteer Luncheon - 1:00 PM

28th - K-6 Closing Ceremonies (7:00pm)

29th - 7-12 Closing Ceremonies (7:00pm)

30th - Final Assembly Early Dismissal (2pm)

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Volunteer Luncheon

Posted: June 2, 2010

Special Volunteer Invitation

Click Here to Open

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Volunteer Request - Let there be light!

Posted: June 1, 2010

If you are getting this, it’s because I need your help. We are looking to proceed with phase 2 of the lighting improvements in the building. We’ve all seen the difference better lighting can make with the changes that were made in the gym last summer! Now it’s time to affect the rest of the building. This opportunity is possible because of the MB Hydro Lighting Grant. Hooray!! But, there’s a time limit. MB Hydro has been gracious enough to extend our 2008 grant until this September. So, I need your volunteer help to complete the change over of fixtures and ballasts. Terry Doerksen has agreed to oversee the project as the journeyman electrician (he will be signing off the grant papers for Hydro, and confirming work has been done per code). We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a few Saturdays or weekday evenings this spring and summer and work as teams changing either ballasts or fixtures, under controlled/safe environments. Terry will be working every second Saturday, and I will be committing 1 or 2 evenings per week (Tue, Wed or Thur).

If you have never worked with wiring that’s okay, the work is not complicated and we will train you. You do, however, need to be able to lift small objects above your head and be willing to climb 5 foot step ladders.

If you would like to help, please contact myself either by phone or by email (info below). I’d love to hear from you!



Thank You!

Rene St Hilaire
Property Manager
Gateway Christian Community
renes@gatewaywinnipeg.com
204-792-8068

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Dainties for Spring Tea

Posted: May 30, 2010

Dear Parents of Grade 4 to Grade 6 Students,

Every year the Kindergarten to Grade 3 students have a mini Garage sale to raise money for missions. We hope to raise enough money to continue to support a child to attend one year at the Kingdom Education Centre in a poor area of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. A year’s tuition costs $310.00 and this money covers tuition, school supplies, and their uniform. In addition to the Garage sale we are having a perennial sale and a Spring Tea. We are asking the parents of the Grade 4-6 students to help us in raising the necessary money by donating perennials or dainties for the tea. You are also most welcome to come out and buy perennials and relax and spend time with other parents in our Tea room. Selected Grade 4-6 students will rotate in serving coffee, tea, juice and dainties.

Dainties can be brought on Friday morning, May 28, to the church kitchen. Perennials can also be brought that morning or any time in that week to the courtyard area by the drink machine.

Please sign and return the form below to indicate that you have read this letter. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

K – 3 Teachers

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Garage Sale

Posted: May 30, 2010

Dear Parents of K to Grade 3 Students,

For the last six years the Kindergarten to Grade Three classes have had a mini garage sale to help students become familiar with using coins, making change, while raising money to support a mission project. This year we plan to have our garage sale on Friday afternoon, May 28th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm in our classrooms. In past years the money has gone to support a child in Africa so they could attend school.

To participate in this sale, your child needs to bring items priced to sell. All the pricing should be done at home. Some examples of things to sell are popcorn, baked goods, gently used books and toys, or dollar store items. No item should be priced at more than $2.00. Allergy alert: No food items should contain nuts or have been in contact with nuts.

For the garage sale, each student needs to bring a shopping bag and coins with which to buy items and also make change when others buy from them. To simplify things for us, any coins brought for change may also become part of their offering. We invite you, the parents, and also grandparents, to come and enjoy the garage sale with us. We will again be having a Tea Room set up for the parents and any adults to relax in during the sale or when shopping is done. This is a good time to connect with other parents from The King’s School. Tea, coffee, and dainties will be served by Grade 4 – 6 students and the money raised will also be donated for this years missions projects.

We will also be having a perennial sale. We are hoping those of you that have perennials that could be divided are willing to donate them. Please bring your perennials in containers with the name of the plant and how and when they flower as well as how to take care of them if they need special care. This will also be a good opportunity for you to get some good deals on perennials and support Missions at the same time.

After the garage sale is over, all students will meet at an Assembly to celebrate and give their offering to support a child to go to school.

Please sign and return the form below to indicate that you have read this letter. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

K – 3 Teachers

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Posted: May 30, 2010

The Athletic Banquet
Monday, June 7th at 6:00 pm.

Tickets are available from Lydia at the front desk:
$15 until May 31st , $17 at the door.

We are having a catered meal by Danny's Whole Hog.

Awards will be given out to athletes, and a special presentation to coaches who have volunteered their time.

I could use some help with making the drinks, the desert and with set up and take down.

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School Letter

Posted: May 30, 2010

 

Dear Parents,

The year is quickly coming to a close and we want to remind you of some end of year activities and opportunities that will be a blessing to our school. We would also like to applaud the 4-6 students who did a wonderful job presenting “Malice in the Palace” and to all students who contributed to making the Spring Concert such a tremendous success!

BEDDING PLANTS

Enclosed with this letter are some coupons that we encourage you to hand out to neighbours and friends (as well as use yourselves!) when you purchase bedding plants this year. The Greenhouse will donate 15% of the net sales to The King’s School which will directly benefit our school in areas where we see the greatest need (buying library books, the building fund and so on). If you require more coupons they are available at the front desk or please let us know in your child’s agenda.

LOST & FOUND

Our lost & found containers are overflowing with items that need to be claimed! In addition to regular clothing items, there are many winter jackets and ski pants that have been left at school after the snow melted. Tuesday, May 18th will be the final opportunity to claim these items before they are given away to charity. All lost and found items will be on display on tables for this one day only, so we encourage you to come and take a look. You may also come in on Monday and look through the lost and found bins if you are unable to make it to the school on Tuesday. If you are missing a particular item of value and are unable to come to the school before Tuesday, please call and leave a message for Mrs. Schroeder.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 21 Kindergarten to Grade 2’s are going on a field trip to the farm.

May 21 Grade 3 soils field trip to the Dopheide Farm (Rain Date: May 27)

May 28 Kindergarten to Grade 3 annual Garage Sale, Spring Tea and Perennial Sale to support a child in Africa.

June 4 Grade 4-6 Sports Day here at TKS

June 17 Kindergarten field trip to Cartown

June 18 No school for Grade 1-6- Report card writing

June 21 Grade 5 & 6 trip to Fun Mountain

June 23 Primary Track and Field day here at TKS

June 25 Volunteer Breakfast (if you have volunteered throughout the year please keep that date free as we would like the opportunity to honour you)

June 28 K-6 Closing Ceremonies (both morning and evening ceremonies)



Thank-you for helping us to make this school year memorable. Please encourage your children to run the race to the finish line- to finish this year off well.

Sincerely,

Mrs. M.Schroeder

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Posted: May 30, 2010

Buy a Hot Dog


Come & Support the King’s School


SAT JUNE 12th &

SAT JULY 3rd

10:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Sobeys @ Reenders

*Volunteers Needed Contact Pam @ 661-6273*
 

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Fund Raising Opportunity

Posted: May 30, 2010

The Salad Bowl Greenhouse is offering a "coupon" to the King's School in which 15% of all sales will go to the school as a fund-raiser.

The front office at the school has some yellow coupons which have the address and the hours of operation on it.  Grab a bunch and hand them out freely to all neighbours, relatives, friends and co-workers. 

Some schools have apparently raised about $2000.

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Grad Announcements

May 10, 2010

Tickets for the Grad Banquet are now on sale at the office of from Grads.

$35.00 for Adults and $15.00 for Children under 12 yrs.

JUNE 23, 2010

Convocation at Gateway South Church - 486 Rathgar
10:00am

Dinner Celebration
Norwood Hotel 112 Marion St
6:00pm opens, dinner at 7:00pm

Dinner will be a Roast Beef and Chicken Buffet followed by desert and dancing.

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Spring Concert

 

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Parent Meeting

April 29, 2010

Next Parent Meeting

Monday, May 3, 2010

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Upcoming Movie Night - May 12

Family Movie Night at TKS

Cancelled

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THE KING'S SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT

This fundraiser will focus on raising money for the 2010 building project.

We'd like to present you with an opportunity to help TKS.

The Sobey's Gift Card Fundraiser won't cost you or your friends a dime!
The TKS building project will be a blessing to both students and staff!

Fundraiser Time Frame
April 12 - April 22, 2010

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All cheques must be made payable to The King's School - PAC
(Cheques may be post-dated for April 22, 2010)

April 22 - Final date that all orders must be handed in to the classroom teacher. (NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED)

Please ensure that all orders and money are sent to school in a sealed envelope marked Sobey's.

On April 30th, Orders ready for pick up by (parents/guardians only please) in TKS foyer - 8:30-9:15 a.m. & 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Benefits of Sobey's Gift Cards:

• Gift cards can be loaded in one of five amounts as listed on the order form.
• Cards operate on a declining balance. You do not have to use the total amount at one time.
• Gift cards can be used at any Sobey's in Western Canada.
• There is no expiry date or service fee for using the cards.
• Can be sold to, or bought for, friends, relatives, neighbours, or anyone else you know.
• The more gift cards we sell the higher the profit percentage the TKS will receive.
• The class that sells the greatest dollar value (averaged) will receive a pizza lunch!

How to order Gift Cards:

1. Fill out the order form and collect payment.Cheques should be made out to "The King's School - PAC"
2. Bring the completed forms and money collected on or before Monday, March 9 to The King's School in a sealed envelope, marked Sobeys.
3. The Parent Advisory Council will have the cards loaded and ready for pick up on April 30, 2010.
4. Now you can deliver the cards to your family and friends who ordered them. They are ready to go!

Questions and comments; please contact

Ruth Jeffrey @ 254-4741; email: jeffrey4@mts.net

DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM HERE

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SPECIAL Parent Meeting

April 5, 2010

Internet Safety

Hosted by the Winnipeg Police Service


Monday April 12

7:30 – 9:00 PM

Multi-Purpose Room

A. PURPOSE
Promoting safe use of the Internet by youth in schools. This is accomplished by educating students, teachers, and parents about risks of the Internet. Promoting ways to reduce the risks of the Internet. Educating these groups how to identify Internet crime, and report it to the authorities.

B. DESCRIPTION
This is a multimedia package incorporating video, and text material. The presentation covers:

1. Explanation of the Internet
2. Most common methods of Access to the Internet
3. Most common Internet Services used by Youth
4. Benefits of the Internet
5. Risks associated with the Internet
6. How to reduce Internet Risks
7. Technology to help reduce Internet Risks
8. Internet and the Law
9. Reporting Internet Crime

Officers may also introduce some information on other sources of helpful information, such as safety web sites.

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Writer's Workshop

March 22, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

As you may know by now, we have deferred this year’s Grade 7 – 12 Spring Drama Production until February 2011. The script has already been selected and we have begun to recruit staff and parents for the production team. We still have key positions that are not yet filled, so if you are interested please talk to me via the school office.

This year, we will begin preparing for the 2012 production by hosting a playwriting contest on April 17, 2010. Contestants will be invited to write a one-act play in just twelve hours, from 9AM – 9PM. Entries will be judged by the Drama Committee, and the top entries will be developed for possible production in 2012.

To facilitate the contest, TKS will present a three-hour workshop the week before on April 10 at 9AM: “Writing a One-Act Play.” The workshop is open to TKS students grade 6 and up, but those wishing to attend must fill out an Application Form, available at the school’s front desk or at www.tkspac.com.
The workshop is being facilitated by our own Mr. Tim Webster who, apart from writing, adapting and directing a number of productions here at the school has also a long history of writing and performing in a variety of different formats and genres. He has generously offered to give his time to this workshop, which gives our students a unique opportunity to hone their writing skills.

We are also opening the workshop to students and interested parties from other schools and churches with a registration fee of $40, which will be waived for all TKS students. Other Gateway Christian Community attendees may apply for a reduced registration fee of $20. The deadline for the application forms is March 25 and space is limited, so if you or someone you know is interested in learning how to write a one-act play, get that application in right away!

Happy writing,

Mr. P Todd,
Principal

Download Writer's Workshop Application Form

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Upcoming Movie Night - March 12

March 3, 2010

Family Movie Night at TKS

March 12, 2010

6:30 PM

Volunteers Needed to pop Popcorn during the day
or after school. If you can help email
kellyann@mts.net

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Volunteers Needed - Teacher Year End Luncheon

March 3, 2010

We are currently looking for a couple people to help out with this event at the very end of the school year.  It is to show our appreciation to the staff for another year well done.  If you can help please contact Lisa White (lisa@tkspac.com) or Heather Nolan at the church office for more information.

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Thank You from the STAFF

February 16, 2010

Dear parents and guardians, this is a short note to say a huge THANK YOU for the tremendous Teacher Appreciation Week you gave us last week. Every day there were treats on the staff room table and notes in our mailboxes.

On Friday we were treated to a feast that literally took our breath away. The food was wonderful, the room was beautifully set up, the students did a great job of entertaining us and the gifts were amazing. We were all greatly moved. If it was your intention to encourage us and let us know how much you appreciate us, you succeeded in a powerful way. The impact on the morale of the staff was huge.

We are all deeply grateful to you for your kindness and more than ever determined to repay your trust and support by doing all we can to partner with you to see your students grow into the fullness of all that God has for them.

So, thank you all very much and may God bless you all as you have been such a tremendous blessing to us.

Peter Todd

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Staff Appreciation Week - Thank You from PAC

February 15, 2010

Thanks so much to all the parents involved in this past weeks Staff Appreciation at The Kings School. 54 staff was blessed this week with all your contributions of food, money, gift donations and time!

To highlight just a few of the many many events that were going on throughout the week – donations of healthy and sweet treats, flowers, daily trivia question and scripture verses for the staff room each day. Parent and student special projects for the teachers involved blessing them with gift cards, favorite snacks, massages, spa treatments, flowers, special notes and cards of appreciation, just to mention a few.

The Friday “Chili” luncheon brought all the staff together in one place. Our Transitional Program staff was able to join us this year, as it was an in-service with all the staff joining in at the main campus for the David Freeman sessions. This was also the first year the Bridge program staff were part of the school and it was a pleasure to be able to serve them.

At the lunch, the staff enjoyed many wonderful prize donations. The traditional presenting of the Ties (signed by the grade 12 graduating Class of 2010) was given to Mr. Todd and Mrs. Schroeder. There was also a premier performance of the Grade 4 Band who played a special song to bless all staff and honor their teacher Mr. Booth. Each staff received a treat bag of chocolates and a T-disc for the infamous Tassimo coffee machine in the staff room. Ralph Zacharias and Norm Kreis put CD’s with a compilation of music together for each one of them.

It was a fun week where many volunteers contributed to make it a success.

For those who acquired donations, please take the time to download a copy of the "Thank You" letter that you can forward on to the business. They were all acknowledged at the Friday Staff lunch. You'll find the letter on the TKSPAC website for download. We appreciated their contributions. It added to making the week special for the staff.

I'd like to acknowledge our core committee of Lisa White, Pam Kreis, Ruth Jeffery and Sarah Hay who worked along side of me in the last few weeks to ensure so much was taken care off - THANK YOU!

This past week there was a concentrated focus on blessing the staff in so many different ways. Let’s also remember that any day is a good day to encourage and acknowledge the teachers and staff at The King’s school who invest in our children’s lives each and every day.

And...there’s always room for improvement. I'd love to hear new ideas and suggestion for next year’s event.

Thanks again to everyone who played a part,
Joyce Tesarski (on behalf of the TKS PAC)

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Staff Appreciation Week is this week - Feb. 8th - 12th!

February 7, 2010

TKS PAC is looking forward to your participation and contributions to help make this a week that shows our teachers and staff just how much we appreciate them. Thanks to those of you who have already volunteered!

You will notice the banner in the front hall by the staff room entrance proclaiming as much. It's message is clear - that the staff are special and we appreciated them!

We are very excited about the many activities and blessings planned for the staff this week. There is something for them to look forward to each and every day.

Many parent volunteers have already put in a lot of time and energy making sure this week will be extra special for the staff. There is still an opportunity for you as parents to get involved. We are specificly looking for:

For Friday Feb. 12th Luncheon:
 

• 2 doz Buns
• Cans of Frozen Juice and 2l Pop to make punch
• Lunch clean Up help (1-3pm)

Please contact Joyce Tesarski if you are able to help! (222-7488 or tesarski@shaw.ca )

And as a reminder, any day is a good day to send a teacher or staff member a note of thanks or appreciation! (Notes through email work too! Most staff email addresses can be found on the www.tkspac.comm website.)

Blessings,

Joyce (on behalf of the TKS PAC)

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Dear Parents of the Grade 9 Mission Trip:

January 29, 2010

We are getting very excited about what God is going to do in us and through us on our trip to Ottawa.

We are having a meeting for all parents and students on

Wednesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in Room 23.

Please come to hear an update of what is happening on the trip.

Thanks,

Mrs. Marlene Schroeder
Mrs. Noella Hanan
Mrs. Marcia Hamm
Team Leaders

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9-12 BIBLE DUE DATES (2010)

January 20, 2010

** All Day 4's (every week): Weekly Scripture memory due

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCRIPTURE MEMORY:
Students are responsible to find discipleship leader and say to them on the day it is due. If discipleship leader not present, student is responsible to find Mrs. Epp or Mr. Hendren AS SOON AS POSSIBLE on the same day and recite verses to them.

Wednesday, March 17: Set 3 Memory Verses due

Thursday, March 25: Bible Test

Wednesday, June 9: Set 4 Memory Verses due

Friday, June 11: Bible Test

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Staff Appreciation Week - Volunteers Needed

January 18, 2010

We are looking for donations and volunteers for: (details further on)...

* Baking & Healthy snacks for staff room
* Friday Lunch set up and clean up
* Friday Food donation and prep
* Prize donations
* Parent teams to help create special projects for elementary teachers

Contact Joyce Tesarski @ 222-7488 or tesarski@shaw.ca


TKS has 53 staff members in various capacities serving our children (Teachers, Para's/Resource, Administration, Custodians, Bridge Program, Downtown Classrooms).

If you are looking for a way to get involved, here are some volunteer opportunities the PAC has to help ensure we have a successful week - which ultimately is to bless their socks off!

One item to note - This week of Staff Appreciation is Feb.8-12th. The Thursday/Friday are In-Service days. Students will not be in school, but staff will be. We want to ensure that we continue to bless the staff during these two in-service days. It also means that we only have the first 3 days of the week to be a blessing with the student involvement.

Specific Area's to volunteer:

o Healthy Snacks and Treats for the Staff Room (Mon/Tues/Wed)
   + Examples: Muffins, loafs, cinnamon buns, cheese, fruit, veggies & dip, dainties, chocolate.

o Friday Luncheon Feb. 12th
   + Set Up / Food preparation (10am - 12 Noon)
   + Food donation (drop off between 9-10am)
       > Slow Cooker filled with Chili
       > Biscuits/Buns/Bread
       > Veggie Platter
       > Punch (Frozen Orange Juice/Ginger Ale)
       > Cake for dessert
    + Clean Up (1pm-3pm)

o Prize Donations (personal donation, or from a business - both are welcome)

o Parents to work on Special Projects for the elementary Teachers and Para’s (which include the students).


For those contact information we have from the past, you may be receiving a call from Ruth Jeffery's who's graciously offered to contact parents to see who is available to help out. Many contacts we do not have phone numbers or emails due to privacy laws. We need you to make the first contact, so please do so by contact me, Joyce via email tesarski@shaw.ca or phone 222-7488.

When we connect with you we can give further details and answer any questions.

Thanks so much,
Joyce Tesarski

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Upcoming Movie Night - February 5

January 18, 2009

Family Movie Night at TKS

February 5, 2009

6:30 PM





Volunteers Needed to pop Popcorn during the day
or after school. If you can help email
kellyann@mts.net

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Opportunity to Serve - Updated

January 15, 2010

Dear Parents,

The King’s school was begun by parents with a heart and vision for Christian Education for their children. Over the years many of the major developments in the school have been inspired and driven by parents. Joining a committee is one way to let your voice be heard and to influence the future of the school. Please take a look at the list below and pray about whether God wants you to get involved. We would love to hear from you. If you want to join a committee, either show up to the first meeting on Tuesday Jan 19th at 3:45pm (the office will tell you where the committees are meeting) or contact the school office.

With thanks for your continued encouragement, support and prayers,

Peter Todd

Principal

1. EAL committee
   • To be involved in EAL issues particularly transitioning current students and recommending placement for potential students
2. K-6 assessment and awards
   • To draft some recommendations for assessment – how we assess, who we reward and how etc.
3. 7-12 Awards, Grad, Convocation and scholarships
   • Oversight of 7-12 awards ceremonies including recommendations for future format/awards etc.
4. Building committee (normally meets during the school day)
   • 1. Oversight of current school building needs
   • Recommendations for the plans for an elementary wing
5. Social committee
6. Athletics committee
   • Following through on previous PATH and recommendations
   • Further recommendations for future growth in the Athletics programs
7. Creative and Performing Arts
   • Following through on previous recommendations
   • Input into building plans (eg: music/drama space)
   • Recommending for school performances etc.
8. Reps on safety committee - Crisis Response/Pandemic/coordinating with community (police etc.)
   • Overseeing school systems
   • Recommending updates to systems
   • Developing new policies/procedures
9. Missions Committee
   • Completing mission policy
   • Recommending future direction for the missions at TKS
10. Part time staff may be involved with one of the following – parents are also welcome to be involved (see Sandi Alexander if you want to get involved as these meetings will not take place on the Tuesday evenings after school)
    • Athletics banquet committee
    • Volunteer breakfast committee

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TKS Staff Appreciation Week

January 14, 2010

It's that time again!!! An opportunity for us as parents to "Love On" the staff at The Kings School.
(That's what Marlene Schroeder calls it - they really appreciate what's been done in the past from all the parents and students.)

Below you'll find the same letter that hopefully made it home with your child this week. If not, it's here for you. Some of you have already responded to attending the planning meeting this weekend or what you want to volunteer to help out. I've sent this email out to the contacts I had from last year. I ask that you take some time in the next several days and help get the word out about Staff Appreciation Week. One on one contact is the best way! Please make sure the parents you are most connected with are aware of this event and if they are intereted in being a part of it, please pass on my email and or phone number. Our biggest needs with be help for the Friday luncheon and creating special projects for the elementry teachers.

If you can make it Saturday, please let me know, else watch your emails or www.tkspac.com for updates and how you can be involved.

Thanks so much....
Joyce Tesarski
222-7488

TKS Staff Appreciation Week - Letter to Parents

TKS Staff Appreciation Week - Donation Letter

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Opportunity to Serve

January 5, 2010

The following committees will be again operating this year following on from their work last year:

1. The EAL committee – Val to head up

2. The Creative/Performing Arts committee – Peter to head up

3. The Missions Committee – Tyler to head up

4. K-6 Academic Committee – Marlene to head up

5. Building Committee – Tim to head up

6. Social Committee – Jack & team to head up

7. Athletics Committee – Jo-Ann to head up with Sue


What we would like to add are:

1. A 7-12 Academic and/or Awards Committee

2. Staff/parent reps to join the A Team on the Crisis Response committee (which will meet a couple of times a year as part of regular A Team meetings)

3. And some bite-sized options for the part time staff (all full time teaching staff are required to be part of a committee):

· Athletics banquet committee

· Volunteer breakfast committee

Committee meetings begin on Tuesday Jan 19th at 3:45pm and will continue on the following dates all at 3:45pm

· Feb 16th
· Mar 16th
· Apr 20th
· May 25th
· June 15th

Thanks
Mr Todd

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Parent Meeting

January 4, 2010

Next Parent Meeting

Monday, January 11, 2010

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Candy Cane Fund Raiser Results

January 3, 2010

SUMMARY

CLASS             Amount
Art                    $117.00
BASP               $147.00
Bridge              $132.00
Downtown        $201.00
Grade Eight      $90.00
Grade Five        $166.00
Grade Four       $110.00
Grade One        $137.00
Grade Seven    $105.00
Grade Six          $139.00
Grade Three     $318.00
Grade Two        $107.00
High School       $158.00
Micro Phone      $230.00
Kindergarten      $246.00
Music                 $87.00
Office                 $60.00
Phys'Ed              $105.00
Recess               $85.00
Resource           $60.00

Grand Total        $2,800.00

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Lots and Lots of Pennies!

December 10, 2009

It all started with an announcement and one penny donated to help out Hannah Taylor and the Ladybug Foundation which seeks to help out homeless people in our town. The K to 6 students responded to the challenge to give their spare change and they gave and gave and gave. It was a bit embarassing to take so many pennies to the bank. One family - the Bogales- went to businesses - and raised over $150.00!

At last count we have raised 50 000 pennies (over $500.00) to support Hannah Taylor in this most worthy cause.

A great big thank you to all who gave and let's remember to pray for the homeless this Christmas!

Jack Booth

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Candy Cane Fund Raiser

December 9, 2009

 

Want to give a gift to your child’s class this Christmas? You can do just that by visiting our Candy Cane Trees and making a donation at the Christmas Concert on December 16, 2009. Tax Receipts will be issued for the dollar amount purchased.

Each candy cane has a wish list item provided by a teacher or staff member. There are items for every class: from Grades 1 to 8, Kindergarten, the Phys Ed, Music and Art Departments, High School Classes, the Downtown and Bridge classrooms, BASP and Resource Programs and even things requested for our Administration! Come and join the fun!

This is a Parent Advisory Council Fundraiser

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Hot Lunch Cancellation Notice

November 25, 2009

Please read this important notice.  If we want the Hot Lunch program to continue next year we require more volunteers.

Read More>>

 

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Grade 4 - 6 Report Card Explanation

November 21, 2009

Next week you will be receiving your elementary child’s report card. I would like to explain some of the changes you may see, especially in the Grade 4 to 6 report cards. One of The King’s School’s priorities this year is to strengthen our assessment and reporting practices.

Read More>>

 

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Grade 9 Missions Trip - AirMiles Information

November 19, 2009

Here is some information regarding the option to use airmiles for your Grade 9 student on the Ottawa Experience Trip.

Download Here

 

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Sobey's Gift Cards Delayed

November 18, 2009

There has been a short delay in delivery of the Sobey's Cards.

Due to a delay in delivery of the cards we are asking Parents/guardians to check in the foyer after school on November 19 & 20 to pick up their orders.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Upcoming Movie Night - December 4

November 17, 2009

Family Movie Night at TKS

December 4, 2009

6:30 PM





Volunteers Needed to pop Popcorn during the day
or after school. If you can help email
kellyann@mts.net

 

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Grad 2010 Fund Raiser Update

November 11, 2009

 

Everyday Style Fundraiser - THANK YOU !!!

The Everyday Style Fundraiser orders are expected to be in and delivered in 2 to 3 weeks. Your order(s) will be delivered at the school through your oldest child or you will be contacted for delivery arrangements. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a success raising approximately $900.00 to go towards the 2010 Graduation Celebration.

Winner of the order draw for Mr. & Mrs. Mouse – Lucille Morhun

Winner of the catalog return draw for Uptown Snow Sitters – Robyn Sawatzky

Questions regarding your order can be directed to our consultant - Leslie MacCallum at 204-822-6578 or lesliem@mts.net.

Thank You for your support,
Joyce Tesarski (Grade 12 Parent) tesarski@shaw.ca

 

 

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All You Can Eat Pancakes

November 5, 2009

 

Everyone is Welcome

Friday, November 6th, 2008

7:30—8:30 am

Served up by the Varsity Girls Basketball Team

$3.75 Includes Sausages, Juice & Coffee.

Many Other Menu Items Available!

 

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Parent Meeting

November 2, 2009

 

All parents welcome to the Parent meeting tonight @ 7:30 PM at the school.

Duration 60min

 

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Grade 9 Missions Trip	Nov 1, 2009
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