Twin Day at Jack MacKenzie School

Everybody looks so cute!!

Gr. 8 Farewell- Important Information

Dear Parents,

Thank you for getting back to me about the Farewell dates.  We will be keeping the Farewell on June 14, 2016. 

We did have conflicts with other grade 8’s who had checked with the school about Farewell before booking travel dates and flights.  Once we had made this date public, in all fairness we have to honor the decision.  We hope the families with conflicts on June 14^th are able to make accommodations.

Watch the teachers’ blogs for updates on planning meetings and more information.

Sincerely,

Russ Clarke

Gr. 7 & 8 PAA(Practical and Applied Arts)

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On Monday, February 1^st, 2016 to Friday, February 12^th_, 2016 our grade seven and eight students will begin a two week intensive program referred to as PAA (Practical and Applied Arts).  The grade eights will be travelling to Campus Regina Public every morning for their activities and the grade seven students will be staying here at the school.  There will be two sessions: Session A and Session B, each running for five days at a time.  The combined cost for the grade seven students for both sessions is $20.00.  Please pay on-line by Thursday, January 28^th, 2016.  

The choices for each of the sessions have already been provided to the students.   A copy of the course descriptions is attached for your records.

Sincerely,

Kelley Reoch, Angela Scott, Kyle DuMont, Kevin Yeske, Melanie Little, Russ Clarke

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Session A

____ Pottery- Do you want to play with clay and in the process make something really cool!  In this session you will have the opportunity to create something that has never existed out of something that always has. Experience hand building with clay and create a number of artworks, including a self-portrait, a pinch pot, a textured candle holder, a coil garden animal, a slab wall hanging and a folded box.  Sign up now and let the creativity begin!

____ Culinary Arts- In our brief, five-day course, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of food safety and preparation.  We will be learning to read and follow recipes, using the appropriate measuring techniques.  Working in groups of four to five, you will be cooking up a storm and taste testing your results.

____Bracelets-Explore different designs, materials, and patterns of many handmade bracelets.  Explore the cultural significance of choosing colour and incorporating patterns into your design.  Leave with 2 bracelets to keep or to gift! 

Session B

____ Wood burning (20) through this session you will learn new techniques using various                             wood-burning tools.  You will have the opportunity to express yourselves                           through creative wood-burning and gain familiarity with wood-burning as an art form.

____ Bracelet making- Explore different designs, materials, and patterns of many handmade bracelets.  Explore the cultural significance of choosing colour and incorporating patterns into your design.  Leave with 2 bracelets to keep or to gift! 

____ Simple Machines - Do you like building things?  How about being creative and improving designs.  In this course you will have an opportunity to create some simple machines.  One will be the Delta Dart which is a flying airplane powered by an elastic band.  The second machine we will create will be a Mouse Trap Car.  If we have time we will also create Egg Baskets. 

Music-Native American Flute

January 18, 2016

Jack MacKenzie School

3838 Buckingham Drive                                                                        

Regina, Sask.

Parents/Caregivers,

To enrich the school music program, I will be offering Native American Flute instruction in my Grade 7/8 classes. Along with fulfilling a large component of the Arts Education outcomes, as well as our system wide goals for aboriginal education, this project is also a Practical and Applied Arts project.

        What is a Native American Flute?

A native American Flute is a wooden flute, which is know to have been used by first nations people from across North America.  In Canada, the flute was played by the Algonquin, Assiniboine, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Cree, Fox, Haida, Huron, Iroquois, MicMac, Ojibway, Okanagan, Omaha, Ottawa, Sauk, Seneca, Sioux and Thompson people.

There are many different types of flutes played by various first Nations people.  Some were made of wood and others were made from bone.  Your child will learn to play a Native American Flute that they have made from ABS tubing. 

            Building Our Own Flutes

Over the next few weeks, we will build and paint our “Northern Spirit Flutes”.  These flutes will be very sturdy and they will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.  They are a functional piece of art that reflects your child’s unique spirit.

            Payment

This project will cost $16.00 per student. The preferred payment method would be on-line. We will also accept cash. This price will also cover the cost of the materials that we will be using to paint and decorate the flute as well. Please pay for your recorder by January 28, 2016.

    

I am very excited about this unique, educational experience for your child.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at

791-8585.

Yours in music,

Marlene Hinz

Arts Education Specialist

Jack MacKenzie School.

cc Russ Clarke, Kelley Reoch, Kevin Yeske,

       Kyle DuMont, Angela Scott,

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Gr. 8 Farewell Note

January 15, 2016

Dear Parents,

As some of you know, our Grade 8 Farewell has been set for June 14, 2016.    Due to a conflict with a few of our families, I am asking for your feedback.  I know a number households have inquired about the date and were making family plans to accommodate June 14. 

I need to know if changing the Farewell date to June 21 would adversely affect your family.  An example:  I talked to a family who was planning on a June vacation and was booking flights accordingly.  This might be a potential conflict.

If we can, we would love to accommodate the families who have conflict on June 14^th, but not at the cost of having another child not be able to attend the event.  I need to hear back from you by Thursday, January 21 at noon.  At this time, if we do not adversely affect other families, we will make a final decision on changing the date of the Farewell.

Please contact me at (306) 791-8585 or russ.clarke@rbe.sk.ca

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this matter,

Russ Clarke

Jelly Bean/Skittles/Smartie Guess-January 19th-21st, 2016

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder that the Jelly Bean, Skittles, and Smartie guessing contest is next week. 4 tickets for $1.00 . The contest will run Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday of next week at recesses.  Also next Friday Jan 22^nd  is Twin Day.  Thanks!

                                                                     

Shoe Drive-January 11th-15th, 2016

       Hello Parents and Students,

           We are doing another shoe drive, with a quick turn around time.  We are hoping to take as many  shoes to Thompson School by next Wednesday.  Please check your kids’ closets, and kindly and turn  in to the box in the front foyer.  Thank you!

Skking/Snowboarding-Mission Ridge

Dear Parents,

Grade 6-8 students from Jack MacKenzie are going on a Learn to Ski Excursion at Mission Ridge in Fort Qu’Appelle on Wednesday, January 27^th. 

The following is a pricing guide depending on each student’s situation:

• Ski Package #1 (skis, boots, poles, lift ticket, helmet) - $ 37.00 Taxes Included. (Add $6.00 for bussing).     Total Cost - $43.00

• Ski Package #2 (skis, boots, poles, lift ticket). Own your own helmet – $32.00 Taxes included. (Add $6.00 for bussing).      Total Cost - $38.00

• Snowboard Package #1 (snowboard, boots, lift ticket, helmet) - $ 46.00 Taxes Included.

(Add $6.00 for bussing).      Total Cost - $52.00

• Snowboard Package #2 (snowboard, boots, lift ticket) Own your own helmet - $41.00 Taxes Included. (Add $6.00 for bussing).   Total Cost – $47.00

• Lift ticket only-$ 21.00 ( Add $6.00 for bussing )      Total Cost – $27.00

• Helmet only-$5.00 ( Add $6.00 for bussing )      Total Cost - $11.00

**Bus transportation - $ 6.00 All students must pay this amount regardless of the situation.**

Documents must be signed and returned, with payment made, by Wednesday, January 20^th.  Please remember that payments are to be made via our online payment service.

                               

Students can bring a lunch or purchase food at their cafeteria.  Documents with arrival and departure times as well as commonly asked questions are attached.  Please fill out the necessary forms.

Yours in Education,

Mr. Yeske

Mrs. Reoch

Mr. DuMont

Mrs. Scott

Mrs. Riou

Ms. Foell 

Industrial Revolution Video for ELA

 Hello absent students:  here is the link to the industrial video for the first lesson.

https://youtu.be/d4joqYycnqM

Please watch the video and fill out the T Chart I gave you yesterday.  Remember the four categories you are looking for:  Communication, Transportation, Work, and Family Interactions.   Thank You!

Are you a Greaser or a Soc?

A good time was had by all on our Greaser/Soc Day in December!  Thanks to all of you for your hard work on this Unit.  

Happy New Year!!

Hello Parents and Students,

I hope everyone had a relaxing winter break and enjoyed time with family and friends.  Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts, gift cards, chocolates,  and baking at Christmas.  I am truely blessed to have such a terrific group of parents and students!  I am looking forward to working with you and your children in 2016!!