March 5, 2014 - Toronto District Christian High School

THE FRIDGE DOOR
March 5, 2014
Toronto District Christian High School
377 Woodbridge Avenue
Woodbridge, ON L4L 2V7
VOL XVV NO. 12
(905) 851-1772
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Website:www.tdchristian.ca
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Nota Bene, March Break
Summer, Next Fridge Door, From the Finance Office, French/History Block Trip, School Dance, Improv Games
Praise & Petition, Literacy Test, Artfully Yours Gala, Music
Athletics, Guidance
Volunteer Opportunities, From the Teachers
Nota Bene - W. Groot
Are you using Edsby well? Our school’s student engagement system is designed to help students be successful. Edsby is
an important way for students, staff, parents and guardians to intersect. We expect students to check their classes DAILY
for messages, deadlines, assignments, handouts, as well as grades and comments. For example, when TDChristian has a
snow day, students can check Edsby for messages or work from their teachers. If a student is absent, he or she could check
Edsby in addition to connecting with a classmate or teacher for what work was done or what decisions were made. Edsby is
also set up so that parents and guardians are in the educational loop. Some use it for support, others for information. To find
out more about Edsby (its benefits, features, as well as how it works) check edsby.com.
This semester, to encourage and help students and families, we will be publishing THREE electronic interim learning reports
instead of one paper report. The first one is today, the second one is on April 7 and the third is on May 12. To view ALL Learning Reports use the link entitled VIEW REPORT CARDS found just under the list of classes on the left side of the Edsby
student’s screen.
Why three electronic reports? The first reason is to give more frequent feedback. Secondly, we want students and families to
use Edsby more regularly. As teachers learn the features of Edsby, many are including messages and comments (not only
in the feed) but also in the Gradebook under assignments. The emphasis is on providing dynamic or real-time information
rather than a static, one-time paper report. Our desire is to optimize Edsby’s powers for the students’ good.
As with all changes, there will be growing pains and adjustments. Because there are three reports, there will be more class
comments (especially for today’s reports) but there will also be increased feedback on Learning Skills during the semester.
Teachers will, for all courses but the Science quarters, write at least one personal comment on the three reports.
At TDChristian, we are committed to working with and for you. Let me know where we are using Edsby well and where we
might improve. Feel free to give feedback on this new way of interim reporting. I am excited about the possibilities.
Finally, Learning Dialogues during which students, teachers and parents/guardians meet to discuss students’ learning are
still scheduled for Thursday, April 15 and Thursday, April 22. We anticipate sending an email blast in early April for you to
sign up for those dates.
March Break
We, at TDChristian, wish all you a wonderful March break. This Thursday is our last day before the break. Tuesday, March
18 is the first day back after the break.
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Summer
The school will be closed from July 11 at 3 p.m. to July 27, 2014.
Fridge Door
The next Fridge Door is on March 26, 2014.
From the Finance Office
- M. Cate
The 2013 tax receipts have all been mailed. If you have any questions, please contact Meg in the finance office.
Gr. 10 French/History class escorted back from Vancouver by Don Cherry
On Monday, 30 students from the Grade 10 French History block returned from a week stay near Vancouver. We were
royally treated by our hosts at Maple Ridge Christian School, who shared the city of Vancouver with us, showed us incredible mountain sights from the Peakto-Peak gondola at Whistler, took us
to stately Victoria, and time-travelled
with us into the colonial past at Fort
Langley. Our students were twinned
with their students, and in short order
they formed strong bonds of friendship. We experienced the beauty and
vastness of our country, discovered
the commonalities we share with Canadian Christian school students at
the other end of the country, and look
forward eagerly to their return visit in
May, when we get to show them our
part of the country. As a bonus, we
met Don Cherry and Ron MacLean
at Vancouver airport, and shared
the flight back to Toronto with them.
Memorable photo-ops, autographs
and conversations!
School Dance
- P. Schuurman
A school dance is being organized by four Grade 12 Business students. As part of their course requirement, they have
come up with the idea of putting on a school dance that will also serve as a charity function for a good cause. The date
is Thursday March 27th, starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm. Clear rules and expectations are being set. Please
ensure that rides are arranged in advance. Thank you for your support. Questions? Contarct Patty Schuurman ([email protected]).
Canadian Improv Games
- R. Peters
Come and check our Senior Improv Team compete in the Canadian Improv Games Toronto Regional Finals this March
20th! Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Top 3 teams earn a spot at the Nationals and the Toronto Regionals are one of the most hotly contested in the country (last year’s Regionals featured the defending AND new Canadian
Champions in heated battle) so come check out the action! Email Mr. Peters or check out improv.ca for more details!
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Praise & Petition
- A. Vanderkooy/M. Laswick
Congratulations to David and Mirim Kim who welcomed another son into their lives on February 20. His name is Noah
Sungwoo Kim and all is well!
We ask for continued prayer for the students and staff in the Dominican Republic who are on the International Co-op. Mr.
Groot will be joining them there this week.
Joel Westerhof, Marg Laswick, Mark Fluit and 12 students leave on a service trip in Belize today.
Mr. Hagen, Mrs. Cate and Mr. Dengerink will be accompanying a group of students to Europe on a business trip. Then
there are the many parents, students and teachers who will be travelling during the March Break as well as others who
will enjoy wintry leisure activities here in Ontario.
Please pray for safety and a meaningful time of “rest” from school for all, whether going far or staying near.
2014 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
- C. VanderHeide
On Thursday, March 27, Grade 10 students across the province will write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
(OSSLT). It will also be written by students who were previously eligible but have not yet written the test or who were unsuccessful on their first attempt. The OSSLT is administered by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO),
an independent agency of the Government of Ontario, in order to determine whether students have acquired the minimum
literacy (reading and writing) skills expected by The Ontario Curriculum across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9.
Artfully Yours Gala
Your attention please. This is your advanced boarding call for Artfully Yours: TDChristian’s 2014 Gala Dinner on Saturday
May 31, 2014. Enjoy a fantastic night out, featuring a delicious dinner, silent auction, art gallery, and live musical entertainment with Ash & Bloom. Tickets are on sale soon, so save the date and keep watching the TDChristian website for more
details and ticket info. Who can you invite to Artfully Yours?
Side Bar:
There will not be a Spring Rummage Sale this year. We encourage you to support the school and have a great night out
by attending Artfully Yours, our Gala Dinner on May 31. The Rummage Sale will return again in the Fall.
Music Notes
- K. Hayward
Talent Night was a wonderful display of skill, talent and community support. We witnessed everything from Indian traditional dance to classical guitar to a heavy metal band. The night was well attended and the audience was wonderfully
appreciative. Thanks go out to Mr. Fluit and his team for arranging an awesome event.
Concert band members and parents are reminded that there is no rehearsal on the Tuesday following March break (March
18).
Parents of choir members will receive a permission form at the end of the month for students to who will attend the Choral
Festival in May. The details for The Ontario Christian High School Choral Festival are:
Firday, May 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Woodland Christian High School.
If you have any questions about music @ TDChristian please send an e-mail message to Mr. Hayward ([email protected])
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Athletics
- M. Heinbuch
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Tier 2 Volleyball team for winning the YRAA Championship on Friday, February 21.
The girls defeated Michael McGivney in straight sets to bring home the championship banner. Great finish to a fantastic
season!!
Badminton tryouts have begun. Junior Badminton had their first tryout last week and their second this week Tuesday. Senior Badminton also had their first tryout last week and have their second on Thursday of this week. Those who missed the
first two tryouts but are still interested in trying out should email Mrs Dengerink ([email protected]) or Mr. Godber
([email protected]) before March Break. There will likely be one or two more tryouts after March Break. There will be
a badminton tryout on first day back after March Break - Tuesday, March 18 after school.
Soccer tryouts start the first week back after March Break.
The first girls tryout will be for the juniors (grade 9 and 10) on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00am in our gym (running shoes
only). The second tryout will be for juniors and seniors on Thursday, March 20 after school at the Soccer Centre (bring
cleats).
The first boys tryout will be for the seniors (grade 11 and 12) in our gym, on Wednesday, March 19, after school (running
shoes only). The second tryout will be for the juniors (grade 9 and 10) in our gym on Friday, March 21 at 7:00am (running
shoes only). On Monday, March 24, there be a final tryout for junior and senior, after school at the Soccer Centre (bring
cleats)
Ultimate tryouts resume after March Break as well. There will be a junior ultimate tryout in our gym on Thursday, March 20
after school (running shoes only). The next tryout is the following day on Friday, March 21 for both junior and senior, after
school at the Soccer Centre (bring cleats).
Guidance
POST-SECONDARY APPLICATIONS
Grade 11 and 12 students: Take advantage of campus tours of colleges and universities during the March Break. Check
the websites for dates and times.
Scholarships
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For scholarship information, check schoolfinder.com and studentawards.com.
McMaster Engineering is offering the Hatch Entrance Scholarships valued at $48 000 each to exceptional students
entering McMaster’s Engineering 1 Program. Available to Visa and international students as well. Deadline: March
28. Check www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html
Interaction is a one-day conference at the University of Guelph for Grade 10 and 11 students. From “Crime Scene Investigation Lab”, “Journey into the Human Mind” or Caravaggio-Punk Painter of Rome?”, they have planned an educational
and interactive full-day program. Two dates to choose from: April 23 and April 24, 2014. The registration fee is $30 per
student. Check admission.uoguelph.ca/interaction for details.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The Boyd Archaeological Field School is offering a two week long Interdisciplinary Studies University Preparatory program
for students who are interested in a career in archaeology or heritage related fields. Earn a Grade 12U credit by working
in the field and doing indoor/outdoor classroom activities. Deadline for applying is May 16, 2014 For more information,
visit www.boydfieldschool.org
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Volunteer Opportunites
1) If you are good at painting or stretching canvas or set design and can help out for the drama production April 4, 8
or 25, please contact June Tenyenhuis.
2) We are looking for volunteers to help with lunch at a school function on Friday, April 4th. We will need 14 large crock
pots of soup and baking for the day. Please contact Meg Cate ([email protected]) if you are interested.
From the Teachers (formerly Tests & Assignments)
Gr. 9 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- Check Edsby to see what is lovely or lacking in your performance.
Gr. 9 English (Helder)
- Be sure to read your Outside Reading books. You will need to read at least 750 pages by Wednesday, June 11.
Gr. 9 Physics (Robinson)
- Early electricity requirements: get a cardboard box that can fit into our cupboards at the back and start the decorating component of it. You should also learn to solder. See Edsby for the link. You will be wiring it soon after you learn
about parallel circuits.
Gr. 9 P.E. (Schuurman)
- We will have a badminton rules test when you return from the March Break on Thursday March 20.
Gr. 9 P.E. Volleyball class (Schuurman)
- We will have a health test on our last unit, Fitness. The test will be on Friday March 21. Please ensure that your fitness booklet is complete before you hand it in, also on Friday March 21.
Gr. 10 History (Bauer)
March 5: First Presentation of Learning; March 20: World War One Test
Gr. 10 English (Helder)
- Be sure to read your Outside Reading books. You will need to read at least 750 pages by Wednesday, June 11.
Gr. 10 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- Accordion books on themes of social justice are coming along! Spend time with your sketchbook!
Gr. 11U Biology (VanSchepen)
- Unit 1 test Thursday,March 6
Gr. 11 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- We are working out the juggling between painting, illustration, haiku-writing and runway (March 28) preparations.
Gr. 11 PE (Dengerink)
- Volleyball Quiz: Thursday, March 6 Welcome to our student teacher Bethany deHaan! She will be working with the
class for the next 6 weeks.
Gr. 12 PE (Dengerink)
- Volleyball Quiz: Thursday, March 6
Gr. 12 Business Leadership (Helder)
- Semester volunteer/research projects are due on Friday, May 30. Be sure you are working on it throughout the semester. Class participation is a significant component of this course. Unaccounted absences will affect your marks. If
you must miss class, e-mail Ms. Helder in advance to let her know.
Gr. 12 Engineering Block (Robinson)
- Round 1 of robotics is done and the first project of sound panels is ready for fabric and installation soon. Circular
motion and orbital mechanics 1 is now done, and the next unit is momentum.
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