November 16, 2015

Last week we took some time to remember the soldiers who are fighting, who have fought, who have died, andwho continue to serve our country in various ways. We also think of the families that remain at home and are willing tohave their loved ones protect us. War is a hard thing for students to understand, but my grade twos have been thinkinga lot about it lately. Here are some of their thoughts on what Remembrance Day means to them:P "Remembrance Day is when we remember soldiers in the war and they fought for us to make peace in our

country." - KeiraP "Remembrance means to hope for other people." - TiffanyP "Remembrance Day means that you remember soldiers who fought for our freedom and their sacrifice for us." -

IanP "Remembrance Day is when we remember the soldiers that fought in wars" - MeganP "Remembrance Day is when we remember the soldiers and remember that poppy is for the soldiers." - HyunP "Remembrance Day means to me when we remember the soldiers who have fought in the war so that we can be

free." - JustinP "Remembrance Day means to me that we remember the soldiers that have fought and died for us." - LydiaP "Remembrance means to me when they fought and died so the war can't come in Canada." - JohnleyP "Remembrance Day means to me the people who died for us in the war for Canada." - DerekP "Remembrance Day means to me that we remember the soldiers that died in the war and that we wear poppies." -

JoshuaE. Schuster

Tuesday - Charlotte C., JK

Friday - Ashley B., Gr.5

Saturday - Quinton H., Gr.5

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Prayer Requests: We thank God for His healing touch in Hwe Jin Jeong (Minsoo and Ensoo’s mother)’s life. Shehas returned from S. Korea to Canada after several months of surgery and treatment for cancer. God has been with herand with the girls as they continued here in Woodstock. We continue to pray for this family as they put their trust inGod to hold them always.

Our prayers continue to go out to Ms. Kiers’ brother, Nick as he continues his struggle with cancer. We pray for him ashe experiences God’s love in his life during this very difficult time. We pray for Ms. Kiers and the rest of her family asthey journey with him - God is a God of healing and peace, and we place Nick and his family in His care.

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Relationships First!! This week, November 16-21 we celebrate Restorative Justice week with our nation. Restorative justice originatesfrom traditions that identify justice as promoting the worth, well-being and interconnectedness of people with God, and with one anotherin community. At WCS we strive to “act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with [our] God.” This is about creating and nurturinghealthy relational communities where we commit to interacting with one another in a manner that upholds the dignity of all. In thisculture, when harm occurs, instead of asking “Who did it? What do they deserve?” we ask, “What has happened? Who has been hurt?What are their needs? Who is obliged to address the needs and put right the harm”? (Zehr, 2005). Living in Community at WCS, meansputting relationships first!! Mrs. Huinink-Buiter

Girls Volleyball: Playoff Match at London Christian Elementary School. Parents of players going to the game, please email me ata.hiemstra@woodstockchristian.ca if you are able/willing to drive players to the match, and back to WCS afterwards.

Boys Volleyball: This week we don't actually have a playoff match as we have a bye in the first round of the playoffs. We will playnext Monday, November 23 in London at either St. Catherine of Siena or at St. Sebastian, whomever wins this week. I will need ard

driver for the match; parents, please let me know if you can drive. We will leave at around 2:50 and our expected arrival next Monday atWCS will be 5:45 p.m. If we win that match then we our scheduled to play on Saturday, November 28 in the morning at Mother TeresaCatholic School. Our only practice this week will be on Wednesday after school until 4:45 p.m. to practice for next Monday's match.The Christian School Tournament is scheduled for the day on Friday, November 27 at the North London Optimist Centre at the cornerof Highbury and Cheapside.

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Parade: Thank you to Ton and Alisha VandenHeuvel of LegacyTransport for allowing us to decorate the float inside their bay. Forthe Grade 2 and 5 parents that are able to help out, please meet atLegacy (921 Keyes Dr., Woodstock) on Thursday, November 19that 7pm. Also, please send in items for the treat bags before Friday(Nov 13th). See you at the parade!

Photography Team: We will have a meeting during 2 recess onnd

Wednesday, November 18 . Everyone is required to attend! Weth

will be learning some photo tips to help us take even betterpictures! If you have questions please see Mrs. Streutker.

Samko & Miko Sale: Need a head start on Christmas shopping?Check out the Samko & Miko Toy Warehouse Sale, going on THISWEEK in London to November 17th at the Agriplex. Many namebrand items! PLUS if you get your receipt stamped at check out(you have to ask the cashier), WCS earns 10% of each receipt! Feelfree to chat to those in line around you and get their receipts aswell. Last year we earned almost $100 - just from Christmasshopping! How easy is that? Please turn in your receipts to theoffice, marked for Heather De Boer/Samko sale.

Chicken: Thank you to those of you whocontinue to support WCS through chicken

sales. For every box sold, the schoolmakes $5. Our last order brought in $920for the school! Please find the chickenorder form attached to this email. Please

return your order forms to the school,ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT, by nextTuesday, November 24 . Orders withoutth

payment will not be placed. Orders will be available for pickup onThursday, December 10 between 3-4 pm. Please maketh

arrangements to have your orders picked up during that time frame.Please keep in mind that the school no longer has a deep freezer soit is very important to make arrangements to have your orderspicked up. Please note that we will not be responsible for ordersthat are not picked up without prior arrangements. If you have anyquestions, please contact Michelle Sol at 519-539-7839 or jmsol@rogers.com.

Chix with Sticks: November 27, 2015 7:30 pm! Women, please join us for a lively evening of ball hockey in the school gym. Thisdrop in event is for fun and fellowship, no skill required. You need is a $2 donation, indoor running shoes and a desire for fun. Shinguards aren’t required, but you may be thankful the next day. Questions? See Dawn.

Christmas Around the World: Please invite your grandparents, pastors and all friends of Woodstock Christian school to join us at ourannual Christmas Tea on December 10th at 1:30. Coffee, tea and apple crisp will welcome our guests as they arrive! Our primarystudents will present Christmas around the world. For parents who would like to view, you are welcome to join us on December 17th at8:30 am at our Christmas Carol Assembly where sections from the event will be presented.

Junior Kindergarten: We seemed to have turned a corner inthe weather this week and so it is time for warmer outside wear.Just a reminder to be sure that hats, mittens and scarves arelabelled with your child's name. Extra dry socks in the back packare another great idea in case of wet feet. This week we will belearning about the letter T and I. A huge thank you for all thedonated items for our Arts and crafts basket it looks fantastic,wonder what it looks like - come out to the auction Fridayevening and you will see!Thursday - Pizza day; Library

Senior Kindergarten: Welcome to a new week! I trust thateveryone has our Christmas song paper and is listening to yourchild sing it. Thanks for all the donations for our Road Tripbasket. You still have two days to donate something for it! Ms. His gone for a few weeks, but will be returning to us in December.Have a great week!Wed.&Thur - LibraryThursday - Show and Share Friday - No School, GST auction

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Grade 1: Our spelling words are: top, stop, men, fix, fox. Ourbible memory work: The 10 Commandments. Thank you forcontributing to our Lego basket for the Winterfest GST Auction!We are accepting donations until Wednesday. Please send theyour PTI forms requesting an interview for Nov 25 or 26. Pleasepack an extra set of clothes (in the backpack) for your child.Thank you!

Grade 2: Welcome to a new week. We have been talking aboutcommunities and how communities need everyone to worktogether. Students are coming home with a family heritageproject to complete with your assistance on their familybackground. The project is due Dec. 1. I am still missing manyrecipes! Please get these in to me by tomorrow so I can compilethe book.Monday - See VIP FolderTuesday - Recipe DueWednesday - Basket Items DueThursday - Spelling Test

- Pizza DayFriday - PA Day (no school)

- Winterfest Auction

Grade 3: Welcome to a new week. Please send in books for theauction basket by Wednesday. We are excited that author EricWalters visited today. We are writing our own "Nate the Great"books this week.Tuesday - Phys. Ed.Wednesday - Library

- Map Quiz: Continents and OceansThursday - Spelling Test: List 6

- Mem. Work: Genesis 17:7- Pizza lunch

Friday - P.A. Day- Winterfest Auction

Grade 4: Welcome to a short week of school, grade 4! Pleaseremember to bring your items for our "Sports" basket byWednesday.Monday - Lauryn

- Author Eric Walters visitTuesday - Mackenzie

- MusicWednesday - Rachel

- Phys. Ed.- French test: Les Clowns- Library: remember your books

Thursday - Ryan- Pizza Lunch- Music- Spelling test

Friday - no school- Winterfest Auction at 6:00

Monday - Mrs. V.

Grade 5: You have a couple more days to bring in boardgames/card games for our Winterfest Gift Basket, please havethose in by Wednesday. A reminder that this Friday Nov. 20th isa PD day; there will be no school. However, on that same day inthe evening, WCS will be hosting its annual Winterfest Auction!

Tuesday - Physical Education (gym strip required).Wednesday - Bible Quiz: Comprehension - Daniel Chapters 1,

2, 3, 5, & 6 - (Use NIV Bible, and your notes tostudy)- Library

Thursday - Physical Education (gym strip required).Friday - Spelling Test: Lesson 11

- Spelling Workbook Lesson 11 due- Memory Work: Daniel 10: 11-12 (NIV)

Grade 6: This week we will continue focussing onRemembrance Day activities. Students will need to completesome of the activities at home. The Remembrance Day project isdue Thursday (and a bonus for handing it in on time), but I willaccept the project on Monday without penalty. Grade 6, did youalready hand in your test envelopes, and bring candy andchocolate items for the gift basket? Thank you to Mrs. Butler,Mrs. Bean, and Mrs. Neutel for helping us with our class triptomorrow.Tuesday - Class trip to Canadian Warplane Heritage

Museum. Bring a bagged lunch. There will be nomicrowave usage today.

Thursday - Memory Work: Colossians 3:12-17 (for those whohave not yet mastered it)- Spelling due: Unit 10 words and spelling test- Remembrance Day Project Due- Candy and Chocolate Gift items due

Grade 7/8: We are being blessed with amazing Novemberweather. Remember last year...snow flying, boots, mittens?Thanks to Pastor Daryl for joining us for tree planting last week.It is good to act as earthkeepers! Please remember to bring itemsfor the WINTERFEST BASKETS. Grade 7s treats basket isfilling up nicely but the bathroom basket for the 8s is not. Whatcan you bring? This is a quiet, in-school week. Be sure tocomplete and hand in assignments in all subjects. If you miss aschool day, you are still responsible for all your work.Monday - Eric Walters: Author visitTuesday - Work day for PBLsWednesday - Bible quizThursday - Spelling L10 due

- Week 11 WrapUp/Math quiz- Bring Auction basket items- Math Quiz (wrap up) (Gr.7)- Literature Quiz: first two chapters of Roll ofThunder (Gr.7)

Friday - No school

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: November 16 - Eric Walters Visit

17 - Board Meeting18 - Prayer Group19 - Pizza Day20 - P.A. Day

- WinterFest Auction25 - Staff Meeting27 - Report Cards

- Volleyball Tournament- Chix w Stix

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December 2 - Prayer Group- Book Fair- Parent Teacher Interviews 4-6, 7-9

3 - Sub Day- Book Fair- Parent Teacher Interviews 4-6, 7-9

4 - P.A.Day

SONG OF THE MONTH: Build Your Kingdom Here

1 Come set Your rule and reign in our hearts againIncrease in us we pray, unveil why we're madeCome set our hearts ablaze with hopeLike wildfire in our very souls; Holy Spirit come invade us nowWe are Your church; we need Your pow'r in us

2 We seek Your kingdom first; we hunger and we thirstRefuse to waste our lives for You're our joy and prizeTo see the captives' hearts releasedThe hurt the sick the poor at peaceWe lay down our lives for heaven's causeWe are Your church, we pray revive this earth

Chorus Build Your kingdom here. Let the darkness fearShow Your mighty hand, heal our streets and landSet Your church on fire; win this nation backChange the atmosphere; Build Your kingdom here we pray

3 Unleash Your kingdom's pow'r, reaching the near and farNo force of hell can stop Your beauty changing heartsYou made us for much more than thisAwake the kingdom seed in usFill us with the strength and love of Christ

We are Your church; we are the hope on earth C.C.L.I. #400245