Roundup may 5 2016

CHCS ROUNDUP A bi-weekly newsletter of

College Heights Christian School

Volume X, No. 15

May 5, 2016

DATELINE:

May

6 ECS - No School

6 Jr High Foods to No Frills - 10:45 am

10 & 11 Plant / Flower pickup

11 & 12 Grade 9 Class trip to Edmonton

12 Gr 2 to Michener House, Lacombe - 1:30 pm

13 Gr 9 - No School

14 Education Sabbath

15 CHCS Spring Garage Sale, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

16-19 CHCS Friendship Week

20 No School - Pro D Day

23 No School - Victoria Day

24 Classes Resume

24 - 27 Outdoor Ed Canoe Trip

25 ECS-Gr 2 to Fort Edmonton - 8:30 am

25 Gr 4 to Mamawi Atosketan Native School - 9:30 am

26 Hot Lunch & Hat Day

29 - June 1 Gr 5 & 6 Outdoor School

30 ECS to Bower Ponds & Safety City - 10 am

30 Gr 3 & 4 to Ellis Bird Farm - 9:30 am

30 School Board Meeting - 7:30 pm

June

1 Jr High Swim at Burman U - 2 pm

2 Gr 5 & 6 - No School

Principals Note:

Our Mothers

This weekend is Mothers Day. The one day of the year when

mothers are pampered, allowed to sleep in, given breakfast in bed,

and often they receive flowers. Why is it that they are remem-

bered in such a special way? It is because they are special. They

have given so much to make us happy. They give everything to

show that they care. Mothers pray for us. The list could go on and

on.

Poems are written about them, songs are sung remembering them

and churches often give them a special flower to make this a spe-

cial day. In todays world, one only needs to look on the www to

find numerous poems that portray our love to our mother.

Here is one that I enjoyed as I surfed a site.

My mom is very sweet and always caring. She worries about me when I am in school. She makes sure that I get where I am going On time so that I don't feel like a fool. She cares whenever I pick on my younger brother. She cares whenever he or I get hurt. She cares whenever I score a goal in soccer. She cares about the buttons on my shirt. But best of all, my mom loves all of us

Who live with her, both when we're good and bad.

She makes me happy with a hug and kiss

And holds my hand whenever I am sad.

For many, Mothers Day bring memories of yesteryear. Maybe

each of us need to make a call and say happy Mothers Day to

someone special on Mothers Day!

Sincerely,

Reo Ganson, Principal

As one whom his mother comforts,

so I will comfort you.

Isaiah 66:13

CHCS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:

The next meeting is Monday, May 30.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

We wish a Happy Birthday to the following students who

have a birthday in May:

Peter Bezukh, Nathaniel Carr, Grace Clausen, Stephanie

Corbet, Anthony Deibert, Jorjah Dubyna, Allison Hanson,

Nolan Hunter, Hunter Kay, Jackson Macdonald, Amy

McNeill, Aulani Meeks, Dreyden Schlecht, Katie van Scheik,

and Owen Werner

CHCS Student Association Spring 2016 Fundraiser

Plant/Order Pickup: May 10 & 11, 3:15-4:30 pm

Sunday, May 8

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Thanks a pile to

those who donated

clothes to Swaziland.

Your generosity was

greatly appreciated!

You may pay for your order by: cash

or cheque (payable to CHCS).

Contact us:

Phone: 403-782-6212 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.collegeheightschristianschool.ca

Roundup Info:

Next issue: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Deadline to submit notices or ads: Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Home and School

CHCS SPRING

GARAGE SALE

Sunday, May 15

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Please call Mrs. Karyn McNeill at 403-782-2645 for infor-

mation or to rent a table. Table rental is $10 per table. Do-

nations will be accepted on Thursday, May 12 and Friday,

May 13 during school hours.

DONATIONS for FORT McMURRAY

The South Edmonton SDA Church and friends have requested if CHCS

could help provide items for the displaced families from Fort McMurray.

There is a need for toiletries for all ages of individuals such as shampoo,

toothpaste with toothbrushes, toilet paper, feminine personal hygiene

products and baby diapers are needed. If you are willing to assist in

the mission outreach please bring donated products to the

school by Friday morning May 6. All items will then be transported

to the South Edmonton SDA Church for distribution. Thank you for your

willingness to help.

PAT (Provincial Achievement Test) Schedule

MAY

Tuesday, May 10 9-11 am Gr 9 English Language Arts Part A

Thursday, May 12 9-11 am Gr 6 English Language Arts Part A

JUNE

Wednesday, June 15 9-10 am Gr 6 English Language Arts Part B

Thursday, June 16 9-10:15 am Gr 6 Mathematics

Friday, June 17 9-10 am Gr 6 Science

Monday, June 20 9-10 am Gr 6 Social Studies

9-10:15 am Gr 9 Science

Wednesday, June 22 9-10:30 am Gr 9 Mathematics

Thursday, June 23 9-10:15 am Gr 9 English Language Arts Part B

Friday, June 24 9-10:20 am Gr 9 Socials

** CAT4 tests for Gr 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8 will follow the similar schedule while PATS being done.

Education Sabbath

Come worship with us at College Heights SDA Church!

Sabbath, May 14

With Special Guest Speaker Adam Ki.

It is that time of the year where we need to start accepting pieces of artwork for our 2015-2016

Reflections Yearbook Cover!

Guidelines:

There are no limitations for colour. Use an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper (letter size). Cover must contain the name College Heights Christian School, or CHCS (now

in the format of our new logo) Cover must contain our yearbook title Reflections and the current school

year (2015-2016 or 15-16) Make it clean and neat. Be creative and have it show the aspects of CHCS that make our school spe-

cial. (Working with the Christian theme and mindset is essential). Put your name somewhere on the artwork so we know who the artist is.

Deadline to enter is June 3!

Yearbook Cover Contest

On April 21 our students from Grades

1-9 took to the stage to showcase

something special they could do.

Thank you to all those participated in

our 2016 School Talent Show!

No lights, no paper, no running water. On April 22nd our Grade 1 class stepped back in time as they ex-

perienced what a Pioneer classroom would have been like. Such a great activity for our students.

Are you wanting to work from home?

We are currently looking for day

home providers in Lacombe.

Please call our office today at (403) 885-2755 or

(403) 506-9020.

Piano and Voice Lessons: My name is Kayleigh Lang and I am offering pri-

vate lessons from my home here in Lacombe. I have my Bachelor of Arts

Degree in Music (voice) from CUC and have passed my Grade 9 Royal Con-

servatory Exam in Piano. Each lesson (1/2 hour): $20. Please phone or text

403-396-6059 or [email protected]

The Blindman 4-H Light Horse Club and Explorer 4-H members have put together a spectacular cook-book with all their personal favor-ites and so much more. Please help support our 4-H club by purchasing a personalized Blind-man Cookbook for only $15.00. A PDF version is also available. Please email Alysa at [email protected] or call 403-342-3847. Thank you in advance for your support, on behalf of the Blindman 4-H Horse Club.

Sierra and Jackson Macdonald

The Choral Singers Unite Society (CSUS) is a non-profit organization registered under the

Societies Act of Alberta. CSUS is excited to provide opportunities for youth in our commu-nity to participate in choral singing and enhance their school music activities and choirs. Placement interviews for all choirs begin the third week in May and run until September. Singers will come together each week to experience the joy of singing. The youth in our community will be united through the study and performance of great choral music and discover that music can be a bridge to such essential life skills as compassion, under-standing, respect, commitment, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork to name only a few of our goals. As the programs grow, opportunity for performance and travel will ensue providing extended opportunities for the singers to expand their musical experience. Choirs being offered are: Brioso Children's Choir - grades 1 thru 8 (Jr. gr. 1-3, Sr gr. 4-8), ihana Youth Choir -

ages 14-22, It's Time Vocal Jazz Ensemble - ages 16+, Soliloquy Adult Mixed Chorus - ages 20+