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What You Will Find Inside Decemberrsquos Messenger
Message from Superintendent
Board Update
TCS Community Bulletin Board
TCS Christmas Concert
Parent Action Committee Update
TCS Open House
Kindergarten Action Committee
TCS Food Drive for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank
December Hot Lunch Dates
Student Banking Information
Grade 2 Boat Showcase
Grade 3 Bridges Showcase
Samaritanrsquos Purse Shoebox Campaign Update
Junior High Honour Roll
SALTS Information
TCS Volleyball 2013
Intramurals
ldquoThe Messengerrdquo
Main Office
403-254-6682
Principal
Stan Hielema
Vice PrincipalmdashJunior High
Michelle Duimel
Sports Coordinator
Mark Jonker
Development Officer
Laura Doornbosch
Curriculum Support
Cheryl Barnard
____________
Business Office
403-254-6716
Business Manager
John Unrau
Accounting Clerk
Louise Prefontaine
Facility Superintendent
Dave Vriend
100mdash295 Midpark Way SE
Calgary AB T2Y 2X1
Phone 403-254-6682
Fax 403-254-9843
Website wwwtcskidscom
E-Mail trinitytcskidscom
Facebook wwwfacebook
tcskids
December 2013
School Theme for the Year ldquoWorship His Holy Namerdquo Psalm 145 3mdash5
Welcome to
Trinity
Christian School
Happy December everyone
In this season of giving Irsquod like to suggest that the adults in our studentsrsquo lives consider giving
the gift of literacy this year That doesnrsquot necessarily just mean books
Wersquove had this discussion around the office One parent said shersquod be disappointed to be a kid
receiving a book for Christmas For a child who comes from a home filled with books that
may be true But we know of many children whose homes have sparse reading materials
Some kids may have access to lots of books but none of them are of interest
In her first blog post on Palliserrsquos website at httpwwwpallisersdabcaliteracyliteracy-blog
Palliser Literacy Coach Bev Smith recently shared a very personal story Her own son could
read but chose not to Despite his parents reading to him from the time he was a baby despite
him having access to a treasure trove of books at home despite living in a household full of
voracious readers he just didnrsquot read for fun
Bev shares that she thinks one reason is that her son too seldom had a choice about what to
read Mom bought him lots of books for him not necessarily books he would have chosen for
himself
Her experience suggests a gift card to a bookstore would be a better choice than choosing a
book for him Give a gift card and then make an outing to the bookstore Pore over the shelves
for something that catches the childrsquos eye Help the child take the clues from the book front
and back covers and the inside panels and look for books that heshe will be keen to read As
adults donrsquot leap to judgment that the book heshe chooses is too easy Donrsquot pressure a child
to read something that might be beyond hisher reading abilities
Aside from gift cards consider giving a gift of your time Read together Talk about what the
student is reading and what heshe thinks about it
As a gift students can create and write holiday messages or write a story about a favourite
memory of time spent with a parent aunt or uncle or grandparent Thatrsquos a gift that will be
treasured for years to come
Literacy is truly a gift that keeps on giving
Happy holidays everyone
Kevin Gietz Superintendent
Come Let us Adore Him hellipand you shall call his name Jesus 32 He will be
great and will be called the Son of the Most High Luke 131-32
Worship His Holy Name
Elohim ~ Strong Creator El Elyon ~ Most High El roi ~ God Who Sees El Shaddai ~ God Almighty Yahweh ~ Godrsquos Holy Covenant Name Adonai ~ Lord and Master Yahweh-jireh ~ Yahweh will provide Yahweh-rapha ~ Yahweh who heals Yahweh-nissi ~ Yahweh My Banner Yahweh-shalom ~ Yahweh is Peace Yahweh-raah ~ Yahweh my Shepard Yahweh-sabaoth ~ Yahweh of Hosts Jehovah Lord God The Almighty Son of God Creator Lamb of God Almighty God The Shepard King of Kings Lord of Lords Christ Son of Man The Alpha and Omega ~ Beginning and End Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor
Board Update ndash December Messenger
Our ACSCS Fall Meeting took place on November 26th The Board provided an update on August 2015 ndash our acqui-
sition of additional space in Atrium VI - and discussed other Board priorities including parking lot safety parental
involvement and our vision for a High School There was also an update on our Capital Campaign For those who
were unable to attend here is a brief summary
August 2015 ndash Under the terms of our Option Agreement with Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd we have until Au-
gust 2015 to purchase the second floor of Atrium VI Our Chair Dave Sterna shared details on purchasing the entire
building versus purchasing the second floor only considerations about triggering the Option Agreement a year early
discussions with the Christian Credit Union regarding financing consultations with a tax lawyer regarding possible
issues with Canada Revenue Agency and a floor plan for the second floor prepared by Marvin Spitzke based on con-
sultations with our Principal about the educational needs of our school There is still some ldquofine tuningrdquo needed in
our due diligence but the Board is leaning towards recommending to the Society that we proceed with the Option
Agreement for the second floor only at this time as it is financially manageable and will properly meet the long term
needs of our school for Kindergarten through Grade 9 and to address the acquisition of the remainder of the building
at a later date There will be further information sessions in the new year before an official recommendation is
brought to the Society
Parking Lot Safety ndash As our school population grows so does the traffic and congestion in our parking lot There
are two major aspects of this issue ndash the safety of our students and our relationship with our community neighbors
We have been working with our school administration to put processes in place which address these concerns and
we appreciate the cooperation of our parents with this It is important to recognize that we rely on the goodwill of
other parties including Wingate Health Plus and Lansdowne for the use of their parking spaces and failure to adhere
to the processes put in place could jeopardize these relationships which would result in significantly greater parking
lot issues We are grateful to the parents who have come forward to assist during after school pick-up and would
welcome more volunteers for this
Parental InvolvementCommittees ndash Parental involvement is a key characteristic of TCS and critical in the ongo-
ing successful functioning of our school All parents have God given interests talents and skills that would enrich
our school There are many opportunities and needs for parental involvement As a Board we want to focus on en-
gaging parents in our school recruiting volunteers for Committees and improving our ldquosuccession planningrdquo for fu-
ture Committee and Board members
High School ndash A High School is part of our TCS Vision and a priority for the Board Significant interest was ex-
pressed last spring at the meeting hosted by the Wiebes and the survey that was done The second floor of Atrium VI
could accommodate the beginning of a High School for one or two years but additional space on the 3rd floor of Atri-
um VI or at another location would be required for long term sustainability A committee will be formed to look into
this further
Capital Campaign ndash Of the $815000 that was pledged in our Capital Campaign $718000 has been received to date
leaving $97000 yet to come in While becoming part of Palliser Regional Schools has significantly improved our
financial circumstances the Program Fees alone do not cover the cost of our facility needs Our plans for acquisition
of more space in Atrium Vi include the receipt of all the money pledged as well as additional capital fundraising ef-
forts
If you have any questions about these matters or anything else feel free email us at tcsacscspallisersdabca or
speak directly to any Board Member Dave Sterna (Chair) Devin Shiskowski (Vice-Chair) Gerhard Barnard
(Treasurer) Patty Wiebe (Secretary) Lance Berg Audra Chase Krystal Clements Steve Kletke and
Romina Zidkovich
TCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin Board
Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group ndash The Connected Child
Adoptive and Foster Families are AWESOME
Parenting our incredible children can present some unique
challenges This support group is for adoptive and foster families in the Calgary Area If you are an adoptive or foster family (or are waiting to be one) this may be the right group for you We will be working through the book ldquoThe Connected Child Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Familyrdquo and the workbook ldquoCreated to Con-nect a Christianrsquos Guide to The Connected Childrdquo You will be encouraged and equipped with practical help based on Biblical truths and research-based interventions specifically developed for adoptive or foster care fami-lies When We will meet every third Thursday evening from 8-10 pm Our first evening will be December 5 2013 (a meet and greet) We will start the study on January 9 2014 and continue from there Where David and Jody Vriendrsquos home (Lake Chaparral Calgary AB) More Information Please contact Jody or Dave at 403-254-9596 or djvriendtelusplanetnet Cost No cost for the workbook but you will need a copy of the book ldquoThe Connected Childrdquo by Dr Karen Purvis and Dr David Cross
Adopting one child wonrsquot change the world but for that child the world will change
Unknown
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
ldquoThe Messengerrdquo
Main Office
403-254-6682
Principal
Stan Hielema
Vice PrincipalmdashJunior High
Michelle Duimel
Sports Coordinator
Mark Jonker
Development Officer
Laura Doornbosch
Curriculum Support
Cheryl Barnard
____________
Business Office
403-254-6716
Business Manager
John Unrau
Accounting Clerk
Louise Prefontaine
Facility Superintendent
Dave Vriend
100mdash295 Midpark Way SE
Calgary AB T2Y 2X1
Phone 403-254-6682
Fax 403-254-9843
Website wwwtcskidscom
E-Mail trinitytcskidscom
Facebook wwwfacebook
tcskids
December 2013
School Theme for the Year ldquoWorship His Holy Namerdquo Psalm 145 3mdash5
Welcome to
Trinity
Christian School
Happy December everyone
In this season of giving Irsquod like to suggest that the adults in our studentsrsquo lives consider giving
the gift of literacy this year That doesnrsquot necessarily just mean books
Wersquove had this discussion around the office One parent said shersquod be disappointed to be a kid
receiving a book for Christmas For a child who comes from a home filled with books that
may be true But we know of many children whose homes have sparse reading materials
Some kids may have access to lots of books but none of them are of interest
In her first blog post on Palliserrsquos website at httpwwwpallisersdabcaliteracyliteracy-blog
Palliser Literacy Coach Bev Smith recently shared a very personal story Her own son could
read but chose not to Despite his parents reading to him from the time he was a baby despite
him having access to a treasure trove of books at home despite living in a household full of
voracious readers he just didnrsquot read for fun
Bev shares that she thinks one reason is that her son too seldom had a choice about what to
read Mom bought him lots of books for him not necessarily books he would have chosen for
himself
Her experience suggests a gift card to a bookstore would be a better choice than choosing a
book for him Give a gift card and then make an outing to the bookstore Pore over the shelves
for something that catches the childrsquos eye Help the child take the clues from the book front
and back covers and the inside panels and look for books that heshe will be keen to read As
adults donrsquot leap to judgment that the book heshe chooses is too easy Donrsquot pressure a child
to read something that might be beyond hisher reading abilities
Aside from gift cards consider giving a gift of your time Read together Talk about what the
student is reading and what heshe thinks about it
As a gift students can create and write holiday messages or write a story about a favourite
memory of time spent with a parent aunt or uncle or grandparent Thatrsquos a gift that will be
treasured for years to come
Literacy is truly a gift that keeps on giving
Happy holidays everyone
Kevin Gietz Superintendent
Come Let us Adore Him hellipand you shall call his name Jesus 32 He will be
great and will be called the Son of the Most High Luke 131-32
Worship His Holy Name
Elohim ~ Strong Creator El Elyon ~ Most High El roi ~ God Who Sees El Shaddai ~ God Almighty Yahweh ~ Godrsquos Holy Covenant Name Adonai ~ Lord and Master Yahweh-jireh ~ Yahweh will provide Yahweh-rapha ~ Yahweh who heals Yahweh-nissi ~ Yahweh My Banner Yahweh-shalom ~ Yahweh is Peace Yahweh-raah ~ Yahweh my Shepard Yahweh-sabaoth ~ Yahweh of Hosts Jehovah Lord God The Almighty Son of God Creator Lamb of God Almighty God The Shepard King of Kings Lord of Lords Christ Son of Man The Alpha and Omega ~ Beginning and End Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor
Board Update ndash December Messenger
Our ACSCS Fall Meeting took place on November 26th The Board provided an update on August 2015 ndash our acqui-
sition of additional space in Atrium VI - and discussed other Board priorities including parking lot safety parental
involvement and our vision for a High School There was also an update on our Capital Campaign For those who
were unable to attend here is a brief summary
August 2015 ndash Under the terms of our Option Agreement with Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd we have until Au-
gust 2015 to purchase the second floor of Atrium VI Our Chair Dave Sterna shared details on purchasing the entire
building versus purchasing the second floor only considerations about triggering the Option Agreement a year early
discussions with the Christian Credit Union regarding financing consultations with a tax lawyer regarding possible
issues with Canada Revenue Agency and a floor plan for the second floor prepared by Marvin Spitzke based on con-
sultations with our Principal about the educational needs of our school There is still some ldquofine tuningrdquo needed in
our due diligence but the Board is leaning towards recommending to the Society that we proceed with the Option
Agreement for the second floor only at this time as it is financially manageable and will properly meet the long term
needs of our school for Kindergarten through Grade 9 and to address the acquisition of the remainder of the building
at a later date There will be further information sessions in the new year before an official recommendation is
brought to the Society
Parking Lot Safety ndash As our school population grows so does the traffic and congestion in our parking lot There
are two major aspects of this issue ndash the safety of our students and our relationship with our community neighbors
We have been working with our school administration to put processes in place which address these concerns and
we appreciate the cooperation of our parents with this It is important to recognize that we rely on the goodwill of
other parties including Wingate Health Plus and Lansdowne for the use of their parking spaces and failure to adhere
to the processes put in place could jeopardize these relationships which would result in significantly greater parking
lot issues We are grateful to the parents who have come forward to assist during after school pick-up and would
welcome more volunteers for this
Parental InvolvementCommittees ndash Parental involvement is a key characteristic of TCS and critical in the ongo-
ing successful functioning of our school All parents have God given interests talents and skills that would enrich
our school There are many opportunities and needs for parental involvement As a Board we want to focus on en-
gaging parents in our school recruiting volunteers for Committees and improving our ldquosuccession planningrdquo for fu-
ture Committee and Board members
High School ndash A High School is part of our TCS Vision and a priority for the Board Significant interest was ex-
pressed last spring at the meeting hosted by the Wiebes and the survey that was done The second floor of Atrium VI
could accommodate the beginning of a High School for one or two years but additional space on the 3rd floor of Atri-
um VI or at another location would be required for long term sustainability A committee will be formed to look into
this further
Capital Campaign ndash Of the $815000 that was pledged in our Capital Campaign $718000 has been received to date
leaving $97000 yet to come in While becoming part of Palliser Regional Schools has significantly improved our
financial circumstances the Program Fees alone do not cover the cost of our facility needs Our plans for acquisition
of more space in Atrium Vi include the receipt of all the money pledged as well as additional capital fundraising ef-
forts
If you have any questions about these matters or anything else feel free email us at tcsacscspallisersdabca or
speak directly to any Board Member Dave Sterna (Chair) Devin Shiskowski (Vice-Chair) Gerhard Barnard
(Treasurer) Patty Wiebe (Secretary) Lance Berg Audra Chase Krystal Clements Steve Kletke and
Romina Zidkovich
TCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin Board
Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group ndash The Connected Child
Adoptive and Foster Families are AWESOME
Parenting our incredible children can present some unique
challenges This support group is for adoptive and foster families in the Calgary Area If you are an adoptive or foster family (or are waiting to be one) this may be the right group for you We will be working through the book ldquoThe Connected Child Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Familyrdquo and the workbook ldquoCreated to Con-nect a Christianrsquos Guide to The Connected Childrdquo You will be encouraged and equipped with practical help based on Biblical truths and research-based interventions specifically developed for adoptive or foster care fami-lies When We will meet every third Thursday evening from 8-10 pm Our first evening will be December 5 2013 (a meet and greet) We will start the study on January 9 2014 and continue from there Where David and Jody Vriendrsquos home (Lake Chaparral Calgary AB) More Information Please contact Jody or Dave at 403-254-9596 or djvriendtelusplanetnet Cost No cost for the workbook but you will need a copy of the book ldquoThe Connected Childrdquo by Dr Karen Purvis and Dr David Cross
Adopting one child wonrsquot change the world but for that child the world will change
Unknown
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Worship His Holy Name
Elohim ~ Strong Creator El Elyon ~ Most High El roi ~ God Who Sees El Shaddai ~ God Almighty Yahweh ~ Godrsquos Holy Covenant Name Adonai ~ Lord and Master Yahweh-jireh ~ Yahweh will provide Yahweh-rapha ~ Yahweh who heals Yahweh-nissi ~ Yahweh My Banner Yahweh-shalom ~ Yahweh is Peace Yahweh-raah ~ Yahweh my Shepard Yahweh-sabaoth ~ Yahweh of Hosts Jehovah Lord God The Almighty Son of God Creator Lamb of God Almighty God The Shepard King of Kings Lord of Lords Christ Son of Man The Alpha and Omega ~ Beginning and End Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor
Board Update ndash December Messenger
Our ACSCS Fall Meeting took place on November 26th The Board provided an update on August 2015 ndash our acqui-
sition of additional space in Atrium VI - and discussed other Board priorities including parking lot safety parental
involvement and our vision for a High School There was also an update on our Capital Campaign For those who
were unable to attend here is a brief summary
August 2015 ndash Under the terms of our Option Agreement with Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd we have until Au-
gust 2015 to purchase the second floor of Atrium VI Our Chair Dave Sterna shared details on purchasing the entire
building versus purchasing the second floor only considerations about triggering the Option Agreement a year early
discussions with the Christian Credit Union regarding financing consultations with a tax lawyer regarding possible
issues with Canada Revenue Agency and a floor plan for the second floor prepared by Marvin Spitzke based on con-
sultations with our Principal about the educational needs of our school There is still some ldquofine tuningrdquo needed in
our due diligence but the Board is leaning towards recommending to the Society that we proceed with the Option
Agreement for the second floor only at this time as it is financially manageable and will properly meet the long term
needs of our school for Kindergarten through Grade 9 and to address the acquisition of the remainder of the building
at a later date There will be further information sessions in the new year before an official recommendation is
brought to the Society
Parking Lot Safety ndash As our school population grows so does the traffic and congestion in our parking lot There
are two major aspects of this issue ndash the safety of our students and our relationship with our community neighbors
We have been working with our school administration to put processes in place which address these concerns and
we appreciate the cooperation of our parents with this It is important to recognize that we rely on the goodwill of
other parties including Wingate Health Plus and Lansdowne for the use of their parking spaces and failure to adhere
to the processes put in place could jeopardize these relationships which would result in significantly greater parking
lot issues We are grateful to the parents who have come forward to assist during after school pick-up and would
welcome more volunteers for this
Parental InvolvementCommittees ndash Parental involvement is a key characteristic of TCS and critical in the ongo-
ing successful functioning of our school All parents have God given interests talents and skills that would enrich
our school There are many opportunities and needs for parental involvement As a Board we want to focus on en-
gaging parents in our school recruiting volunteers for Committees and improving our ldquosuccession planningrdquo for fu-
ture Committee and Board members
High School ndash A High School is part of our TCS Vision and a priority for the Board Significant interest was ex-
pressed last spring at the meeting hosted by the Wiebes and the survey that was done The second floor of Atrium VI
could accommodate the beginning of a High School for one or two years but additional space on the 3rd floor of Atri-
um VI or at another location would be required for long term sustainability A committee will be formed to look into
this further
Capital Campaign ndash Of the $815000 that was pledged in our Capital Campaign $718000 has been received to date
leaving $97000 yet to come in While becoming part of Palliser Regional Schools has significantly improved our
financial circumstances the Program Fees alone do not cover the cost of our facility needs Our plans for acquisition
of more space in Atrium Vi include the receipt of all the money pledged as well as additional capital fundraising ef-
forts
If you have any questions about these matters or anything else feel free email us at tcsacscspallisersdabca or
speak directly to any Board Member Dave Sterna (Chair) Devin Shiskowski (Vice-Chair) Gerhard Barnard
(Treasurer) Patty Wiebe (Secretary) Lance Berg Audra Chase Krystal Clements Steve Kletke and
Romina Zidkovich
TCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin Board
Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group ndash The Connected Child
Adoptive and Foster Families are AWESOME
Parenting our incredible children can present some unique
challenges This support group is for adoptive and foster families in the Calgary Area If you are an adoptive or foster family (or are waiting to be one) this may be the right group for you We will be working through the book ldquoThe Connected Child Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Familyrdquo and the workbook ldquoCreated to Con-nect a Christianrsquos Guide to The Connected Childrdquo You will be encouraged and equipped with practical help based on Biblical truths and research-based interventions specifically developed for adoptive or foster care fami-lies When We will meet every third Thursday evening from 8-10 pm Our first evening will be December 5 2013 (a meet and greet) We will start the study on January 9 2014 and continue from there Where David and Jody Vriendrsquos home (Lake Chaparral Calgary AB) More Information Please contact Jody or Dave at 403-254-9596 or djvriendtelusplanetnet Cost No cost for the workbook but you will need a copy of the book ldquoThe Connected Childrdquo by Dr Karen Purvis and Dr David Cross
Adopting one child wonrsquot change the world but for that child the world will change
Unknown
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Board Update ndash December Messenger
Our ACSCS Fall Meeting took place on November 26th The Board provided an update on August 2015 ndash our acqui-
sition of additional space in Atrium VI - and discussed other Board priorities including parking lot safety parental
involvement and our vision for a High School There was also an update on our Capital Campaign For those who
were unable to attend here is a brief summary
August 2015 ndash Under the terms of our Option Agreement with Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd we have until Au-
gust 2015 to purchase the second floor of Atrium VI Our Chair Dave Sterna shared details on purchasing the entire
building versus purchasing the second floor only considerations about triggering the Option Agreement a year early
discussions with the Christian Credit Union regarding financing consultations with a tax lawyer regarding possible
issues with Canada Revenue Agency and a floor plan for the second floor prepared by Marvin Spitzke based on con-
sultations with our Principal about the educational needs of our school There is still some ldquofine tuningrdquo needed in
our due diligence but the Board is leaning towards recommending to the Society that we proceed with the Option
Agreement for the second floor only at this time as it is financially manageable and will properly meet the long term
needs of our school for Kindergarten through Grade 9 and to address the acquisition of the remainder of the building
at a later date There will be further information sessions in the new year before an official recommendation is
brought to the Society
Parking Lot Safety ndash As our school population grows so does the traffic and congestion in our parking lot There
are two major aspects of this issue ndash the safety of our students and our relationship with our community neighbors
We have been working with our school administration to put processes in place which address these concerns and
we appreciate the cooperation of our parents with this It is important to recognize that we rely on the goodwill of
other parties including Wingate Health Plus and Lansdowne for the use of their parking spaces and failure to adhere
to the processes put in place could jeopardize these relationships which would result in significantly greater parking
lot issues We are grateful to the parents who have come forward to assist during after school pick-up and would
welcome more volunteers for this
Parental InvolvementCommittees ndash Parental involvement is a key characteristic of TCS and critical in the ongo-
ing successful functioning of our school All parents have God given interests talents and skills that would enrich
our school There are many opportunities and needs for parental involvement As a Board we want to focus on en-
gaging parents in our school recruiting volunteers for Committees and improving our ldquosuccession planningrdquo for fu-
ture Committee and Board members
High School ndash A High School is part of our TCS Vision and a priority for the Board Significant interest was ex-
pressed last spring at the meeting hosted by the Wiebes and the survey that was done The second floor of Atrium VI
could accommodate the beginning of a High School for one or two years but additional space on the 3rd floor of Atri-
um VI or at another location would be required for long term sustainability A committee will be formed to look into
this further
Capital Campaign ndash Of the $815000 that was pledged in our Capital Campaign $718000 has been received to date
leaving $97000 yet to come in While becoming part of Palliser Regional Schools has significantly improved our
financial circumstances the Program Fees alone do not cover the cost of our facility needs Our plans for acquisition
of more space in Atrium Vi include the receipt of all the money pledged as well as additional capital fundraising ef-
forts
If you have any questions about these matters or anything else feel free email us at tcsacscspallisersdabca or
speak directly to any Board Member Dave Sterna (Chair) Devin Shiskowski (Vice-Chair) Gerhard Barnard
(Treasurer) Patty Wiebe (Secretary) Lance Berg Audra Chase Krystal Clements Steve Kletke and
Romina Zidkovich
TCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin Board
Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group ndash The Connected Child
Adoptive and Foster Families are AWESOME
Parenting our incredible children can present some unique
challenges This support group is for adoptive and foster families in the Calgary Area If you are an adoptive or foster family (or are waiting to be one) this may be the right group for you We will be working through the book ldquoThe Connected Child Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Familyrdquo and the workbook ldquoCreated to Con-nect a Christianrsquos Guide to The Connected Childrdquo You will be encouraged and equipped with practical help based on Biblical truths and research-based interventions specifically developed for adoptive or foster care fami-lies When We will meet every third Thursday evening from 8-10 pm Our first evening will be December 5 2013 (a meet and greet) We will start the study on January 9 2014 and continue from there Where David and Jody Vriendrsquos home (Lake Chaparral Calgary AB) More Information Please contact Jody or Dave at 403-254-9596 or djvriendtelusplanetnet Cost No cost for the workbook but you will need a copy of the book ldquoThe Connected Childrdquo by Dr Karen Purvis and Dr David Cross
Adopting one child wonrsquot change the world but for that child the world will change
Unknown
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
TCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin BoardTCS Community Bulletin Board
Adoptive and Foster Family Support Group ndash The Connected Child
Adoptive and Foster Families are AWESOME
Parenting our incredible children can present some unique
challenges This support group is for adoptive and foster families in the Calgary Area If you are an adoptive or foster family (or are waiting to be one) this may be the right group for you We will be working through the book ldquoThe Connected Child Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Familyrdquo and the workbook ldquoCreated to Con-nect a Christianrsquos Guide to The Connected Childrdquo You will be encouraged and equipped with practical help based on Biblical truths and research-based interventions specifically developed for adoptive or foster care fami-lies When We will meet every third Thursday evening from 8-10 pm Our first evening will be December 5 2013 (a meet and greet) We will start the study on January 9 2014 and continue from there Where David and Jody Vriendrsquos home (Lake Chaparral Calgary AB) More Information Please contact Jody or Dave at 403-254-9596 or djvriendtelusplanetnet Cost No cost for the workbook but you will need a copy of the book ldquoThe Connected Childrdquo by Dr Karen Purvis and Dr David Cross
Adopting one child wonrsquot change the world but for that child the world will change
Unknown
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Please note that this form is time sensitive All orders need
to be in no later than Wednesday December 18th and we
will NOT be accepting any orders the night of the concert
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Parent Action Committee
PAC UPDATE
The PAC is now in full swing About 10-12 parents meet once a month to discuss and implement many of
the ways we give support to teachers and to students throughout the year From hot lunch coordinating to
coupon book fundraisers to teacher appreciation meals we are a busy bunch We gladly welcome anyone
who is interested in helping us at the committee level as we are still in need of a co-chair and a compassion
child coordinator A great time to check us out would be at our next meeting December 9th at 730
where we will be having a Christmas Social at my house 21 Midpark Cres SE For all of you that are
classroom coordinators or phoning parents we would love to have you join us as well as we enjoy some
appetizers and sweets
The first of the Teacher Appreciation Meals is set to happen this Wednesday and Thursday evening as the
teachers are involved in a very long but rewarding evening with conferences You will know this already if
you are a Grade 5 or 6 parent A big thank you to those parents to have stepped forward to provide food for
each of these meals As many of you know each class from Grade 1-6 will have the opportunity to partici-
pate in blessing the teachers with one meal per year and your phoning parent will be contacting you well in
advance of the date it has been set for When everyone gets involved as they are able the workload is
lighter The Grade 7 class will assist with providing snacks and sweets for the Grandparents Tea later on in
the year and the Grade 9 class will assist with providing food for the Pastors Breakfast With the huge task
of fundraising for the SALTS trip we have left the Grade 8 class off of these specific foodmeal requests as
this group of parents are already providing so much support to the students and staff with the hot dog lunch-
es regularly provided the bake sales and the concession booth at Eagles games
From your classroom coordinator or phoning parent you may have already heard from us regarding volun-
teering for after school parking lot supervision We support the board in their initiative to make both the
Wingate and the TCS parking lot a safer and more efficient pick-up experience Please note that a teach-
er will be at the Wingate each and every time and we as parents are being asked to give a few minutes to
help with the traffic flow and with vehicles pulling in and backing out so that there are no unfortunate acci-
dents If there is a window of time on a specific day of the week that you could help with it would be hugely
appreciated THANK-YOU
As the beauty of fall transitions into the joy and anticipation of Christs birth may each one of you enjoy an
amazing Advent season
Blessings
Heather McCollister
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
TCS Open House
TCS had a very successful open house on November 14th We had a
number of prospective new families that came to visit and have a tour of
our school
This would not have been possible without the hard work and help of all
of our volunteers Thank you to all that helped Our Junior High
Leadership students for helping answer questions and taking people on
tours Mr Graffunderrsquos Foods Class who made some outstanding
cookies for everyone to enjoy Mrs Loeppkyrsquos Drama students for
entertaining our guests with their drama production which was a
fantastic way to highlight our Junior High Drama option We would also
like to extend a huge Thank-you to all the parent volunteers and the staff
that stayed into the evening to answer questions and help with
tours Mr Vriend our Facilities Manager once again went above and
beyond with his hours of help before during and after the Open House
You are all the reason that TCS is the amazing community that it is and
we couldnrsquot have done it without you
Kindergarten Action Committee
(KAC)
A ll families of Kindergarten Students please save the date
for a ldquoWinter Festivalrdquo on January 17th from 7-8 pm
This will be a great opportunity for families to get to know one anoth-
er and enjoy some time visiting and playing games together
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Food Bank Donations
We will be collecting donations for the Calgary
Interfaith Food Bank beginning Dec 3rd through to
Dec 20th Some of the key items that the food bank
is requesting at this time of year are pasta and pasta
sauce canned fruits and vegetables rice beans and
stuffing
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Pizza Day Dec 11th K-9
Dec 12th (k only)
December Hot Lunches
Hot Dog Day
Dec 4 and Dec 18
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
School Banking
Thank you from TCS Staff
~TCS Staff would like to thank the PAC for the delicious suppers provided by
the Grade 5 and 6 Parents of TCS and the PAC during the ParentTeacher
Conferences We always feel very appreciated and we look forward to
those times when we can enjoy great food and fellowship
~ Our TCS community for blessing us with your cards gifts treats and
encouragement this Holiday Season
Attention All Bankers
Hockey and Saving Challenge
Make it your goal to save money and enter the Christian Credit Union Hockey and
Saving Challenge Visit a Youth Banking Display at your school and enter to WIN 2
tickets to a Calgary Flames game or a gift certificate Members can also enter
online at wwwchristiancucalthttpwwwchristiancucagt
If you open a new account Christian Credit Union will pass on $5 to your school
Contest runs from Dec 12013 to Jan 172014 Limit of one entry per
member
TCS Banking Hours this month Tuesday December 3rd 230 pm
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Grade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat ShowcaseGrade 2 Boat Showcase Grade 2A and 2B have been studying boats and
buoyancy in Science
To show our learning we built our very own boats
We held a Boat Showcase and were happy to share our boats with our parents
and our friends at TCS
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Grade 3 Bridges Project
The Grade 3 classes had a wonderful time
building bridges as a part of their Science
Unit Two of the objectives within this Unit
were 1) Building with a variety of materials
and 2) Testing materials and designs
The students were really excited to show-
case their finished projects to some of the
other grades as well as to invited guests
Great Job Grade 3
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Way to go TCS Thank you to everyone for supporting our shoe box campaign
The Grade 5 classes were able to deliver the many shoeboxes
that were packed by all of you
Our Grade 9 students will also be going to Samaritanrsquos Purse to
help with packing shoeboxes on Dec 13th so if you
havenrsquot had the chance to fill a shoebox yet you can still do so
and drop it off at the school by Dec 12th
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Dear TCS Community
Every autumn the Grade 9 students of Trinity Christian School in Calgary Canada embark on a voyage of
discovery in the Gulf Islands off Canadarsquos West Coast with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) The Pa-
cific Swift an 80-foot two-masted schooner takes students and adult leaders on a trip of wonders Ancient
forests star-filled nights waterfalls cresting dolphins and teeming tide pools introduce students to Godrsquos cre-
ation as theyrsquove never seen it but the real find is what each teen discovers within
This trip while eye-opening and at times purely joyous demands stamina and a degree of humility Come
along and yoursquore likely to be bumped awake in the night as classmates clamber over you at change of watch
or shake you to take a shift You will clean the head (toilet) You will wash dishes sweep floors and haul
sails until your arms ache The usual social clusters will be rearranged into watch groups so you will work
side-by-side with someone you donrsquot know well In short you will step back from the day-to-day concerns of
a teenager and simply be part of the crew
You will also have a blast take part in sing-alongs and amazing worship swing by a rope into the icy Pacific
eat superb meals play outrageous games and take fabulous fascinating hikes on islands reached by a dory
you launched You will likely see seals and sea lions ndash possibly whales and dolphins You may even climb
the rigging high above the deck (in a harness of course) You will be challenged mentally physically and
spiritually and you will work hard You will come to know your classmates your teachers and yourself in a
whole new way as you eat sleep work and worship together
As these students embark on their last year at TCS they discover how to tie a sheepshank steer a ship and
read a compass rose But the real treasure they discover as they sail toward the unknown waters of high
school is lasting connection ndash with God and with each other
by Leslie B Hedley teacher
As a TCS community we are delighted to support our SALTs trip each
year While each fundraising opportunity will be presented to our whole
TCS community please feel no obligation to participate
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
SALTS 2013
Our grade nine students had an amazing trip to the West Coast for our annual SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) excursion this fall This is an annual tradition for our grade nine students It is a transformational life experience for them as they travel away from home live on a tall ship for 5 days experience the beauty of Godrsquos crea-tion and build community with their classmates
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Thank you TCS Community for
supporting our Grade 8 Bake
Sale
We were able to raise $1150 for
our 2014 SALTS trip
SALTS 2014 Bake Sale Fundraiser
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball
Grade 9 Boys Volleyball
WowhellipSilver for ISAA and Silver for South Central Zone
Championships
Excellent Job GirlsCongratulations on a
great season
Congratulations 3J Sr Boys Volleyball Team
Unforgettable Season
The senior boys volleyball team accomplished something that
no other boys team has done in our schools past The boys
played in six tournaments and an entire regular season of play
and they never lost a match all year long The teams final win
loss tally was and unforgettable 40-0 record We worked hard
all season long and played in some really tight matches how-
ever we gelled well as a unit and learned to trust one another
on the court when things got difficult Thanks to our fans and
wonderful managersuper mom (Anna-Jo) who supported us all
season long We finished the season off as CISAA Champions
as well as South Central Zone Champions in 3J for the first
time in our schools history What an awesome accomplishment I am proud of
this fine group of young gentlemen who represented our school in such a God-
honoring way all season long
Great work boys
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Grade 7 Boys Volleyball
Grade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls VolleyballGrade 7 Girls Volleyball
The Grade 7 boys had a great season
and finished up with a Bronze Medal
Great Job Boys
Congratulations to our Grade 7 Girls
for bringing home the GOLD
Way to Go
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Grade 78 Girls Volleyball
Grade 78 Boys Volleyball
Congratulations on a great season and finishing
with a Bronze Medal Great Job
Our Grade 78 boys finished off the season as
Silver Medalists Way to Go Boys
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Usborne Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs Nudd for organizing another wonderful
book fair during Parent Teacher Conferences and to our
wonderful TCS Community for supporting our book fair and
helping us to raise funds for our library
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
Junior High Intramurals
This semester the junior high students decided to host intra-
murals for Grades 7-9 Intramurals is a series of sports that
takes place during
recess in the gym It is mostly for the students who didnt get
the opportunity to play school sports
The intramural council voted on volleyball as the first sport and
the season was terrific We had a turnout of over 50 junior
high students who were all very excited to play the game Each
team got to play each other and the top two teams versed each
other in the final That game was super intense Many of the
Grades 5-9 students came to watch and cheered very loud The
game was very close and the Musketeers won by 2 points in the
third set The next sport we chose to host is handball We hope
to have a huge turnout and a great time
By Alayna and Courtney
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