Happy Christmas

Talent Show

Snow Day

Luke 2: 1-20 6EV

You've heard of the NIV and the NASB, but have you ever read the 6EV? Check out this class project of the Christmas story from Luke.

Mr. Antonides

Mr. Antonides shared part of his life story this year. He made the point of reflecting on his experiences with our school memory verses.

Christmas Program Rehearsal

Everyone sounded amazing on Wednesday!

Music

Check out these important details regarding music for the next few days.

Christmas Door

Each class is encouraged to decorate their classroom door for the Christmas holiday. The door should be based on a Christmas song.

Community Service

Next week house teams will be collecting food for the Langley Food Bank. Check out the following dates to earn points for your team:

• Monday, December 8 & Tuesday, December 9: gently used coats, mitts, scarves & toques
• Wednesday, December 10: breakfast food (cereal, peanut butter, baby food)
• Thursday, December 11: lunch food (meals in tin, soup, canned fruit)
• Friday, December 12: supper food (pasta, pasta sauce, rice, canned veggies)

Since the grade six students will be giving various presentations on India-related topics over the next couple weeks, here are a couple famous speeches.

This one is a text version of Ghandi's "Quit India" speech http://www.famousquotes.me.uk/speeches/Mahatma_Gandhi/

Here is Martin Luther King's classic "I Have a Dream" speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

Fun With Tessellations!

Admit it. You're dreading the thought of going three days without seeing your teacher. Well, here's an interesting site to fill your lonely hours and learn more about tessellations at the same time. You can make your own cool polygons and tessellations. Enjoy!

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/tessellate/

India Town

We would like to pass along our thanks to the parent drivers who spent time with us today. It was great to have you with us.

Family Fun Fair

Images courtesy J&E.

Tuesday

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Infinitus

We were treated to incredible music Friday by Infinitus, an internationally renowned string trio. They played music from Mozart to the Simpsons.

November 25

Students and parents will need to bring a head covering. We will be given a tour of a gurdwara (Sikh temple), and then we will visit several businesses on Scott Road that sell ethnic Indian products. Times will be announced soon, but it is expected to be an all-day field trip. Stay tuned...

Jar Totals

Quiz on Sikhism

As some students are preparing for their upcoming quiz on Sikhism (class dates and times vary), check out this article by the CBC on a Surrey Sikh man who may be in the running for the world's longest beard.

How would you define the word "netiquette"? Have you seen this word in action? How would you like to learn about this idea? Post your responses in the comments section of this blog entry or post your responses here. Please remember to use your own words.

Pittance of Time

Saved by Walter Schmietenknop

On Monday we heard the story of Mr. Walter Schmietenknop and his miraculous story of being saved from U-767 during World War 2. What was more impressive was that he told students and teachers that he did not come to talk about war; rather, his talk was about Jesus Christ. Check out his full story.

Soccer Match

Cape Breton Capers vs. Brock Badgers

This Thursday we will be heading down to Trinity Western University to cheer on some top notch soccer teams. Here are some items to remember:

• we are going to serve and encourage
• we need to dress for rain
• we are starting to leave at 9:40am
• we are cheering for the Brock Badgers from St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• we will wear navy blue and red
• we will be cheering with the grade 8 class
• we will be playing O Canada on our recorders so don't forget them on Thursday
  
• we can learn more of this event by clicking here
  

The Race Has Begun!

Let's fill those jars!

Surrey Christian School's New Web Page

Check out the new web page for our school.

Soccer & Recorder @ TWU

Consider the follow events for next week:

• Tuesday, November 4: recorder practice for O Canada
• Thursday, November 6: recorder playing of O Canada before the TWU soccer game
• Students must bring their recorders to school on both Tuesday and Thursday

Photo Story 3 & Paint.net

We have a great new tool at the school that brings photographic stories to life. It's called Photo Story 3 and is freely available from Microsoft. There's a nice illustrative tutorial here. Check for more details on this earlier post. In addition, you may wish to check out Paint.net for some good and free image editing software.

Check out JM's winning entry below. It's a prototype of a project he will later complete for Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.

Devotionals

Children's Devotionals
kids4truth Devotionals
Kids Devotionals

Family Fun Fair

The Family Fun Fair is fast approaching and grade 6 students have a chance to help out. Each class will be collecting items for the General Store. Teachers will pass along more information as this week progresses.

Seaforth Armoury

We would also additionally like to thank our parent volunteer drivers for getting us safely there. Students should take some time over the next few weeks explaining this field trip to their parents.

Armoury

Tomorrow we will be heading to the Seaforth Armoury in downtown Vancouver. Because our spaces on the bus are a little short, we're still looking for one or two more drivers. If you can make it, please email your child's teacher.

India

Talk to your child about what he/she is currently in our India Unit. Check out these past examples of maps.

Cross Country

Thanks to the weather and over a thousand participants, this year's cross country event was a smashing success!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. Embree's Thursday parent-teacher conferences will have to be rescheduled. Please contact him by email or phone (604.581.7073) at the school to arrange for a ten minute block at one of the following times:

• Monday, October 27, 3:30-4:30pm
• Tuesday, October 28, 3:00-4:30pm
• Wednesday, October 29, 4:00-5:00pm

Cross Country Run: Wednesday

At a distance of approximately 1.8km, students will run at Bear Creek Park this Wednesday under which will hopefully be sunny skies. Ensure you dress for all weather, bring a warm set of spare clothes and a good lunch.

Book Trailer

Anyone ever created a book trailer?

See:

• Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
  
• Making Book Trailers with Photo Story 3
  
• Wikipedia: Book Trailers
  

Try:

• Photo Story 3
  

Stave Falls

Please use the comments section of this post to share your reflection from this field trip. In particular, please describe what was good and what could have been better.

Stave Falls Field Trip

We're looking for a few parent volunteer drivers for our field trip this Friday to the Power House at Stave Falls. It's an all day field trip and we plan to be back before school ends at 2:50pm. Please contact your child's teacher if you can drive. See email addresses on right hand panel.

Click for a map to Stave Falls.

Click for map back to the school.

India Wiki

A wiki is "page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone (excluding blocked or banned users) who accesses it to contribute or modify content, using a simplified markup language." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki). This is a unique and popular way of learning, which we will learn to use together. For our initial , trial attempt, let's pool together what we know about India. We understand that there may be a lot or there may be a little. So go ahead and try it out! The address is http://gr6-india.wikispaces.com/brainstorm and you begin by clicking on the Edit this page button at the top . Please identify yourself with your initials (e.g. AE).

Marshmallow Gun

How to Make a Marshmallow Gun or Marshmallow Shooter - More cool how to projects

Derby Reach

We wish to thank our parent drivers for making this a successful field trip.

Subscribe to this blog

If you would like an email each time this blog is updated, enter your email address in the Google Groups box on the right of this page. It's handy as you don't have to check this blog ten times each day (as many of your are doing).

Derby Reach

Our annual grade 6 social to Derby Reach is set for Friday, September 19, 2008. We'll be leaving the school at around 10:00am and be returning before the end of the school day (around 2:30pm). Students should plan on hiking for about an hour with a hot dog lunch to follow (but we're only providing hot dogs which means drinks and snacks are extra). In the afternoon we'll explore other recreational opportunities.

• Follow this link for instructions from the school.
• Park & Trail Map
  

Grade 6 Immunizations

Grade 6 immunizations are fast approaching and parents must read, sign, and return the consent forms (even if you don't want your child to receive the immunizations). For more details, visit ImmunizeBC.

Dates:

• Wednesday, September 17--forms go home
• Thursday, September 18--information video
• Wednesday, September 24--last day for forms to come in
• Thursday, October 2--school immunizations

Haddix

Check out this new trend in book advertising. Seems booksellers are using the powerful media of sound and video to sell their products. By the way, this book is available in libraries.

BBQ

Last night's community BBQ was a success. The weather cooperated and tons of people came out, in addition to a couple bouncy castles and a red firetruck. If you didn't receive your child's classroom guide, contact your child's teacher.

New Year

Thanks!

We, the grade 6 teachers, would just like to thank all students, parents and fellow staff for a really great year! And to those who thought of us by way of cards and gifts, thank you! Do pop by and come visit when you return in September. But for now, have a really great summer vacation!

Cheers,

Mr. & Mrs. Antonides, Mr. Embree, & Ms. Vander Heiden

Grade 6 Talent Show

Logo

One of the new things I've been learning in my class at SFU is the programming language of Logo. It can be pretty basic and a great tool to learn about geometry and computer programming. Check out http://www.mathsnet.net/logo/turtlelogo/index.html for a go!

Urgent Call to Grade 6 Techies

If you're a grade 6 willing to help Mr. Embree with some technical setup Friday morning, please be at the middle school gym by 8:00am Friday morning with a willing attitude and an ability to work really quickly. The grade 8 students will no longer be in attendance and he really needs some good help to get things ready for chapel.

Bulldog Bowl

Country Studies

Please join us on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:30am for a celebration of culture in the gym. Students will be presenting their country study projects. They are also reminded to take their projects home after the fair.

Bibliographies

There are many online tools for constructing bibliographies. One of the better ones is found at bibme.org. It is free and has a clear interface. In some cases, it also enters much of the bibliographic information.

Once you've entered the information, it's not necessary to regisiter on the site. Find your bibliographic information under 'My Bibliography' on the right side of the page (copy & paste into your document).

Lifewater

Today Pastor Bill came and talked to our school about finding water in Liberia. He represents an organization called Lifewater Canada. Marissa said she thought about "people in other countries and how devastating their lives were." In addition, she noted how lucky we are. Matt said his talk was "eye opening" because it showed the pain felt in other countries. Talk to your child about Pastor Bill's talk. You might learn something.

Music Reminders

• please help us to remind students to bring recorders to class in preparation for our June 5 summer concert


• for the concert, please have your children find chimney sweep-like costumes (i.e. greys, blacks, browns, caps, vests, etc.)

for Mission Impossible, students need sunglasses

Track & Field

Newcastle Island

If you would like to contribute pictures to the Newcastle disk, please get your pictures (digital format; no emailed pictures) to Mr. Embree by this Friday. If you want a copy of the disk, please let Mr. Embree know by Friday with your dollar this Friday.

Last Minute Camping Reminders

• bring two lunches: one for Wednesday and the other for Thursday (no peanuts)
• bring a Bible, pen & journal (the journal is provided)
• wear your PE shirt
• be at the school by 7:45am

Sample Missionary Request

In my class we are currently studying the works of various missionaries around the world. I am particularly interested in missionaries in ______ and would like to ask you a few questions:
1. What do you as a missionary?
2. How are you winning people to Jesus Christ?
3. What is your mission organization doing?
4. What are some of the things you like and don’t like about being a missionary?
Thank you,
George

Skit Ideas

Use these sites, and any others, to generate ideas for your camp skits:

• Camp Skits
• Scout Skits

Mountain Biking

Congratulations to the students who finished the SPOKE mountain bike race series!

More on Country Studies

Check out the components for the country studies project.

Check out this digital recreation of the project.

Camping Reminders

Ground Breaking

Video Contest Winner

19,200m Relay

Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, the middle school will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of the new grass field. Everyone should wear green on that day.

Classification Rap

Creating Video

Some grade 6 students started creating their own video today. More details about learning how to create a video can be found here. Check out the impressive sample from their teacher. Winning entries can be emailed to Mr. Embree and the winning entry will be posted on this blog. Submissions are due Thursday at 7:00pm. For more information see "Save your movie to your computer" by Microsoft.

Sailing ho!

This is what you can expect in two years!

Grade 6 Band

To finish reading this letter click here.

Grass Field Construction

Better searches. Better results.

Check out this link for effective, internet searching.

Spreak Break

See you March 31, 2008!

Friday

Music: last week before spring break

Recorder classes BOTH music classes
Practise records are NOT necessary (you get a break this week)
You will need their binders and recorders for BOTH classes (it’s our last chance to learn our songs for the spring program before moving to band instruments!!)

Typing Test

Try this nifty little program to see your words per minute (WPM).

Image Editing

Talk to your child about new photo editing software which has been installed on our mobile lab. It does nearly everything Photoshop is able to do at a fraction of the cost (i.e. it's free!). If students want to practice with it at home, download it for free at http://www.getpaint.net. There are a number of tutorials too.

Wearing Pink!

We celebrated the colour pink today to help remember that we should put an end to bullying. Check out the Wear Pink link.

Choir Fest

Choir Fest is fast approaching. Next Thursday, March 6, 2008 is the date. A letter is coming home with your child, but you can also view it here.

Country Studies Beginning

Check out Embassy World. If you have your country chosen , you can see if they have any embassy nearby (i.e. somewhere in Canada). After Canada you can look to the United States, but your chances of receiving something back from Canada are better than from the US. Secondly, email is better than having to write a letter as it's much quicker. Check out this sample email. Please talk with your teacher before sending an email because he wants to make sure you do it correctly.

Chinese Potluck

Grade 6 Camping

We have set Monday, April 7, 2008 for our parent camping information meeting. If you are coming or are interested in the details of the May 14-16 grade 6 camping trip, please plan to attend this meeting at 7:00pm in the middle school music room*. If you have not confirmed that you will be able to come camping, we need to have a confirmation from you by Friday, March 14 (the Friday just before spring break). If you have further questions, please contact your child's teacher.

*The Canucks are scheduled to play their last regular season game on April 5, 2008.

Lunar Eclipse

This is what the moon looked like from Surrey at about 7:36pm.

BC Chocolate Lily Book Awards

This year Surrey Christian School is hosting the 6th Annual BC Chocolate Lily Book Awards Gala on May 30, 2008. Two things worth doing:

1. Check out the website for details.
2. Speak with Mrs. Vander Beek about how you can get involved.
   

Total Lunar Eclipse

Service Projects

Students volunteering at A Rocha

Thoughout the year each class at Surrey Christian Middle School has the opportunity to complete a couple service projects at a few locations around the lower mainland:

• Adopt a Street


• A Rocha


• Surrey Food Bank


• White Rock Baptist Church


• Elim Village


• Salvation Army


• Surrey Parks

In addition to these service projects, students are responsible for an additional twelve (12) service hours (or points) which are due March 6, 2008.