Friday 26 June 2015
Summer Time!
I want to thank each and every one of the students and their families for a wonderful year. It was my pleasure to spend as much time with you as I did. The way you welcomed me in the fall, to how you were so generous and curious about my new addition to our family. This school and community truly feels like home. This is because of all of the amazing people that come together to make this school such a wonderful place. I want to wish the grade eights the best of luck in high school. Here is to a great summer for everyone! Enjoy and we will see you in the fall!
Monday 8 June 2015
Grade Eight Choir
Grade 8 Choir rehearsal for all those involved on MONDAY JUNE 8TH at noon, also on WEDNESDAY JUNE 10TH for the musicians only.
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Grade 7 Families! DAINTY Reminder!
June 5th,
2015
Dear
Parents/Guardians of Grade 7 students:
This is a friendly reminder that we need your help to ensure
that our Grade Eight Farewell is a success.
As we have done in previous years, the grade seven students and their
parents, provide the desserts/dainties and the service for the reception
following the farewell ceremony. This is
happening on Wednesday, June 17th.
Many of you have already responded to our original newsletter. All we need at this point is one or two
parent volunteers to take the lead in organizing this event. On the attached list, there are a number of
volunteers to help with the reception.
Is it possible that someone from the volunteer list is willing to be our
“go to” parent?
We do not yet have a commitment to provide dainties/squares from
all of our grade seven students. Remember,
next year this event will be for you and at that time you will be taken care of
by the grade seven class of next year.
All food items need to be brought to the staff room on the morning of
the 17th and they must be entirely nut-free. Thank you for your
assistance.
Sincerely,
Kelley
Reoch, Kyle DuMont, Kevin Yeske, Angela Scott
Monday 1 June 2015
Swimming Note
June 1st, 2015
Dear Parents,
Our grade 6-8 classes will be going swimming at Wascana Pool
on the afternoons of Thursday, June 18th and Monday, June 22nd,
2015. The busses will leave Jack Mackenzie at 12:45 pm and return at 3:15 pm.
Please pack a towel, flip flops, sunscreen, bathing suit, water bottle, hat,
mosquito repellent and sunglasses. There is a canteen at the pool if to buy
treats, but your child will need extra
money for this. Please pay $6.00 online to cover the cost of both trips and
sign the permission slip below.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Kelley Reoch
Kevin Yeske
Angela Scott
Kyle DuMont
Nancy Hognestad
Jaime Riou
I give _________________________________ permission to swim
at Wascana Pool on the afternoons of Thursday, June 18th and Monday,
June 22nd, 2015.
Parent Signature
_____________________________________________
Friday 22 May 2015
Dress Code
Other important news . . . DRESS CODE!!!
We seem to have many students who are confused as to what is acceptable to wear to school so let us have a review:
* shorts or skirts must be as long as to the tips of your fingers when arms are hanging straight;
* tank tops - shoulder widths must be two fingers wide, no spaghetti straps or racer backs please, also, we do not want to see the athletic shirts with the extra long, droopy arm holes; and
* no crop tops please.
We understand that what is offered in stores these days may make our rules seem difficult to work with but please keep in mind that this is asked of you for only six hours a day, five days a week. That leaves you with 130 hours per week to make use of the rest of your wonderful summer wardrobe, not to mention that in just five short weeks summer vacation is here. Students who come to school wearing anything that does not meet these guidelines will be asked to go home and change. Students who show up for the last day of school, ignoring these guidelines, will not be permitted to come with the rest of the students to Dairy Queen.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation . . . and we can all be thankful for capris!!!
Friday 15 May 2015
Gr. 7/8 White Band Tour-Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Hi Everyone,
As the tour season approaches, I wanted to touch base with
everyone about the tour date.
Grade 7/8 tour will be on Friday, May 22nd, 2015. We
will be going to Moose Jaw. The students will be leaving the school at 8 am and
will be returning to Regina at 5:30 pm. Their parents will be picking them up
from Jack Mackenzie.
Have a great weekend!!
Lindsay Stetner
Balfour Area Bands
Note for Gr. 7/8 Students Regarding Grade 8 Farewell
May 12, 2015
Dear Parents,
The Grade 8 Farewell is a celebration of the end
of one phase in a student’s education and the beginning of a new one.
This celebration can only take place if school and community are willing to
work together. This year the Grade 8 Farewell is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 17th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Teachers,
parents, and administration have already begun preparations. We are now
asking for your assistance.
A reception will follow the formal part of the
celebration. We need the Grade 7 students and parents to help with the
organization of the reception. Grade 7 parents are asked to look after
the dainties (please send nut free), fruit trays/ vegetable trays to be
collected and served at the reception. For the reception to be a success, we
need approximately three to four parents to oversee the preparations.
Grade 7 Parents- It is important to note here that next year it will be your
child graduating from Jack MacKenzie School. You and your child will then
sit back and enjoy the celebrations without a concern as the Grade 7 students
and parents, at that time, will be volunteering to ensure that you have a
memorable evening. Please help out in any way you can. We need to
have one or two parents volunteer to be the point of contact for the Grade 7
parents and to organize the evening reception. The volunteer(s) will need
to be at the school the day of the Farewell, setting up the reception, and
continuing to oversee the reception. Please return completed forms
by May 29th, 2015 to your child’s homeroom teacher.
* Please send dainties to the school the morning
of Wednesday, June 17th by 9:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
K. Reoch, K. DuMont, K. Yeske and A. Scott
Family Name:
I, _________________________ can assist with the
preparation for the reception. My contact number is: __________________.
We will be providing the following for the
reception:
My email address is:______________________________________________________________.
Grade 8 Farewell
Student/Parent Committees
*If you were unable to attend the parent farewell
meeting on Monday, April 1st, you are welcome to take part in the
planning.
Theme: ”A Night Under the
Stars”
Decorating:
Grade 8 Students- all
Lead Parent- Carla
Crozier
Colours and Style - Black, gold and burgundy, “Paris”
After Party Committee
Members:
Lead Parents- Sarah Bodnar
Party Place – Living
Hope Alliance Church
Slide Show:
Taha Khokhar and Austin Dvernichuk
Note sent out Tuesday, April 28th,
2015
- All
photos must be in by Wednesday, May 13th (If not handed in
today, please submit ASAP).
Music:
Ana Milanovski, Hannah Hagerty, Tanner Crozier
Program:
Hannah Krause and Vanessa Toy
Invitations:
Olivia Flynn and Hannah Krause
Valedictorian:
Sarah Shoobert
Parent Reply- Andrea Shoobert
Master of Ceremonies:
Viktoriya Pozdnyakova and Zach Donahue-Brown
Important Dates
· Monday,
June 1st – school photo and grade 8 farewell photo (on the
hill)
- Tuesday,
June 2nd - Track & Field Meet (9:00-3:37.)
- Friday,
June 12th – PD Day, no school for students;
- Wednesday,
June 17th - Grade 8 Farewell (6:00- 7:30), reception 7:30
– 8:30 in front foyer
- Thursday,
June 18th & Monday, June 22nd - Grade
6-8 Swimming at Wascana Pool
- ****Please
pay online $6.00 to cover the cost of bus fare and admission by Monday,
June 8th;
- Friday,
June 19th- Grade 8 Farewell Celebration (Moose Jaw Tunnels and
Swimming, 8:45-3:37pm
****Please pay online $22.00 by June 5th
****Please pack a hearty lunch, bathing suit,
towel, bug repellant, other outdoor necessities and miscellaneous money for
Fudge Factory, etc.
- Thursday,
June 25th- Bring money for DQ today. Mr. DuMont and Mrs.
Scott am. Mr. Yeske & Mrs. Reoch pm.
- June
25th- Last day of school for students – early dismissal at 2:30
pm
Wednesday 29 April 2015
Grade 8 Farewell
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
Dear Parents and fellow grade eight students,
This year’s grade eight farewell is approaching quickly, and we would like to ask you
for two pictures for our slideshow:
- one baby picture
- one toddler picture
Please provide a copy of these pictures by May 12th, 2015 and hand them to either Austin or Taha with the student’s name on the back of each picture.
Thank you,
Austin Dvernichuk and Taha Khokhar
Dear Parents and fellow grade eight students,
This year’s grade eight farewell is approaching quickly, and we would like to ask you
for two pictures for our slideshow:
- one baby picture
- one toddler picture
Please provide a copy of these pictures by May 12th, 2015 and hand them to either Austin or Taha with the student’s name on the back of each picture.
Thank you,
Austin Dvernichuk and Taha Khokhar
Friday 27 March 2015
Heritage Fair
Thursday, March 26th,
2015
Dear Parents,
We would
like to invite you to attend our Canadian Heritage Fair. This program is a student-centred, inquiry
learning opportunity to explore Saskatchewan and Canada in fulfilment of
Saskatchewan provincial curriculum. Our students from grades 7 and 8 have
been developing their Heritage Fair projects in the classroom through inquiry
based learning. Students have learned how to effectively research their
topics, create a written report, design a visual display and finally
present their material in an oral presentation through the Fair. Our
Heritage Fair will be held on Thursday, April 2nd, in the gym. This
will be an opportunity for all students to share their
knowledge with each other, staff, special guests and parents.
Please note the schedule for the
day. During the time your child’s home-room is listed that classroom will be doing peer evaluations and may not be
at their station.
8:30 - 8:53 am – Heritage Fair
Set up
8:53 - 9:00 am – Attendance and
final preparations
9:00 am – Heritage Fair opens
9:00 - 9:45 am – Mrs. Scott’s
class peer evaluation time
9:50 - 10:35 am – Mr. DuMont’s
class peer evaluation time
10:40 - 11:25 am – Mrs. Reoch’s
class peer evaluation time
11:25 - 11:45 am – Full Fair
11:45 –
12:45 pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:00 pm – Full Fair
1:00 – 1:45 pm – Mr. Yeske’s
class peer evaluation time
1:45 – 2:00 pm – Full Fair
2:00 pm – Heritage Fair Closes
Please remind the students that they are to embody their
presentation as much as possible and are supposed to dress the part as best
they can. We look forward to seeing as
many of you as possible next Thursday, April 2nd.
Mr. DuMont Mrs. Scott Mrs.
Reoch Mr. Yeske
Thursday 12 March 2015
Arts Ed Monologues
HOW TO WRITE Dramatic
Monologues NAME:_____________
Decide what style you
would like to use:
-
Autobiographical
– based on your life and specific experiences
-
Storytelling
– focus is on the story not the character.
-
Historical –
focus on an actual person or event in history
-
Narrative –
we are told a story. It has a beginning,
middle and end
-
Dramatic –
we are shown the story. Often it begins
in the middle of the action that is taking place now.
FIND AND DEVELOP YOUR OWN PERSONAL VOICE…. YOUR WAY OF SPEAKING, PHRASING AND TONE.
STEPS TO A CREATING A SUCCESSFUL MONOLOGUE:
- Read or view as many dramatic
monologues as you can. Writers like
Shakespeare and Moliere are classic monologue writers but many modern
writers that use this technique effectively as well.
- Know your character!!!
- Decide on the style that you would
like to use (see above)
- Decide on the topic of your
monologue. It should deal with your
perspective on a social issue (relationships, family, poverty, racism,
homophobia, gangs, sustainability, etc.) If you are not sure if your topic
is appropriate, please check with Mrs. Hinz.
- Decide on the climax of your dramatic
monologue. It should build up to a
defining moment.
- Map out the structure of your
monologue. It is tricky finding the
right place to begin. You don’t
want to waste time but you don’t want to ruin the suspense to the climax.
- Define how you will end the
monologue. You must be careful not
to drag out the ending.
- Write the rough draft of your
monologue. Include as much of the
build-up to the climax as you like at this point.
- Edit your dramatic monologue as many
times as necessary to get the timing right. Don’t forget that pauses are
important.
- For this assignment, you should
produce a piece from 400 – 500 words.
- First rough draft is due Thursday Mar. 12th (Scott / Reoch)
Monday Mar. 16th(Yeske /
Dumont)
- Your final
draft will be due the same time as the presentations begin –
Thursday March 19th –(Scott / Reoch)
Monday March 23rd – (Yeske / Dumont)
FIND AND DEVELOP YOUR OWN PERSONAL VOICE…. YOUR WAY OF SPEAKING, PHRASING AND TONE.
MONOLOGUE PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
TEACHER: Mrs. Hinz
STUDENT
NAME:____________________________
CLASS: _____________________________
CATEGORY
|
EXCELLENT
A
|
GOOD
B
|
SATISFACTORY
C
|
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT D
|
Staying
in Character
|
Performer
had a distinct character and stayed in character throughout the performance
|
Performer
had a distinct character and stayed in character through almost all of the
performance.
|
Performer
had a fairly distinct character, and tried to stay in character through most
of the performance.
|
Performer
did not have a distinct character and broke the character several times.
|
Expression
|
Performer’s
voice showed a lot of expression and emotion.
|
Performer’s
voice showed some expression and emotion.
|
Performer’s
voice showed a little expression and emotion.
|
Performer’s
voice was monotone and not expressive.
|
Voice
Projection
|
Voice
of performer was always audible.
|
Voice
of performer was usually audible.
|
Voice
of performer was sometimes audible.
|
Voice
of performer was rarely audible.
|
Acting
Choices
|
Performer
made acting choices that were unique and effective all the time. Props /
costume added to the overall character.
|
Performer
made acting choices that were unique and effective almost all of the time.
Some use of props or costume.
|
Performer
made acting choices tht were unique and effective most of the time. No extra
effort given to props or costume.
|
Performer
made few unique and effective acting choices.
|
Presentation
|
Performer’s
monologue flowed very well. Very
little reference to the writing.
|
Performer’s
monologue was not always fluid. Needed to refer back to the notes
occasionally.
|
Performer’s
referred to their written monologue frequently.
|
Performer
read their entire monologue.
Presentation was not fluid at all.
|
Total: /50
|
|
|
|
|
WRITTEN MONOLOGUE RUBRIC
Teacher: Mrs. Hinz –
Subject: Drama
Student
Name: _____________________________________
Class: ______________
CATEGORY
|
9-10
|
7-8
|
5-6
|
0-4
|
Ideas
and Relevance
|
The writer successfully shows the reader why they
should care and want to know more about the character.
|
The writer adequately shows why the reader/audience
should care about the character.
|
The writer attempts to make the reader/audience care
about the character, but is not really successful.
|
The writer makes no attempt to make the
reader/audience care about the character and topic.
|
Character
|
The character is consistent and believable. They seem like a real person.
|
The character is mostly believable. They seem almost like a real person.
|
The character is not very believable but is
consistent through the piece. They are
not really like a real person.
|
The character is unbelievable and inconsistent that
distracts from the message of the monologue.
|
Focus
on Topic
(Content)
|
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by
detailed information.
|
Main idea is clear but the supporting information is
general. It does not completely
support the development of the character.
|
Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for
more supporting information.
|
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of
information.
|
Word
Choice
|
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the reader’s mind and the choice and placement of words
seems accurate, natural and not forced.
|
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the reader’s mind, but occasionally the words are used
inaccurately or seem overdone.
|
Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the
writing lacks variety, punch and flair.
|
Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not
communicate strongly or capture the reader’s interest. Jargon or clichés may be present and
detract from the meaning.
|
Grammar
and Spelling (Conventions)
|
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
|
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
|
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content.
|
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the reader form the content.
|
TOTAL: / 50
|
|
|
|
|
Tuesday 3 March 2015
Heritage Fair
As we have finished our speeches and we are moving through PAA our next major assignment within Language Arts is going to be a Heritage Fair Project. The Heritage Fair program is a student-centered, inquiry learning opportunity to explore Saskatchewan and Canada in fulfillment of Saskatchewan provincial curriculum.
Students from grades 7 and 8 will develop their Heritage Fair projects in the classroom through inquiry learning. Students research their topics and create their written report, visual display and a n oral presentation. A grade 7 and 8 Heritage Fair will be held on Thursday April 2nd, in the gym. This will be an opportunity for all students to share their knowledge with each other, staff, special guest and parents. Please check the link below for what the Heritage Fair is all about if you are unsure.
http://heritagesask.ca/res/video/2014regional.mp4
Students from grades 7 and 8 will develop their Heritage Fair projects in the classroom through inquiry learning. Students research their topics and create their written report, visual display and a n oral presentation. A grade 7 and 8 Heritage Fair will be held on Thursday April 2nd, in the gym. This will be an opportunity for all students to share their knowledge with each other, staff, special guest and parents. Please check the link below for what the Heritage Fair is all about if you are unsure.
http://heritagesask.ca/res/video/2014regional.mp4
PAA - Practical and Applied Arts
Dear Parents/Guardians,
On Thursday, February 26th, 2015 to Friday, March 13th, 2015
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 sevens for both sessions is $20.00. Please pay on-line or send exactly $20.00
cash (no cheques please) to your child’s homeroom teacher by Thursday, February
26th, 2015.
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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!
____ Cardboard boat building - The challenge of the boat
race is to design, construct and race a boat made out of cardboard across a
swimming pool. We will learn about
volume, capacity, and a whole lot of FUN!
Monday 26 January 2015
Science Earthquake Data Sheet Info
Here are some websites that you may find useful for the Earthquake Data Sheet Assignment
US Government - Significant Earthquake Data Base
NGDC - National Geophysical Data Centre
IRIS - Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
For a few of the Earthquakes some of the information is very slim.
# 3 - Kuril Islands - There was little to no damage that occurred because of the earthquake but there were a variety of tsunami warnings around the world because of it. Find 2 places that had those warnings.
#11/12 - Balleny Islands and Fiji Islands - your answer should be "no deaths or damage reported" should be your answer.
US Government - Significant Earthquake Data Base
NGDC - National Geophysical Data Centre
IRIS - Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
For a few of the Earthquakes some of the information is very slim.
# 3 - Kuril Islands - There was little to no damage that occurred because of the earthquake but there were a variety of tsunami warnings around the world because of it. Find 2 places that had those warnings.
#11/12 - Balleny Islands and Fiji Islands - your answer should be "no deaths or damage reported" should be your answer.
Wednesday 21 January 2015
Campbell Feeder School Basketball Tournament Schedule
January 22nd
Good Luck Coyotes!
Schedule:
Girls (Gym 1) Boys (Gym 2)
5:00 – 5:17 MacKenzie
vs. Massey Hawrylak
vs. Wilfrid Walker
5:22 – 5:39 Hawrylak
vs. McVeety MacKenzie vs. RCS
5:42 – 5:59 Hawrylak
vs. Massey MacKenzie vs. Wilfrid Walker
6:02 – 6:19 McVeety
vs. MacKenzie RCS
vs. Hawrylak
6:22 – 6:39 MacKenzie
vs. Hawrylak Wilfrid Walker vs.
RCS
6:42 – 6:59 McVeety
vs. Massey Hawrylak vs. MacKenzie
7:04 – 7:21 1st
Place vs. 2nd Place Playoff 1st
Place vs. 2nd Place Playoff
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