The Grade 8 Class of 2011-2012

Grade 8 Student Farewell Celebration

When:  Tuesday, June 19^th (following the Reception at the school)

Where:  Living Hope Alliance Church – on Arcola Avenue.

Till 11:00pm

Please RSVP with $12.00 per student to Eva or Shea

Payment can be made by cash or cheques can be made out to “Jack Mac Grade 8 Farewell”. 

Please send your payment to confirm your attendance by May 30, 2012.

Get ready for our Third Annual

“TALENT SHOW”

Wednesday – June 20th – 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Do you have a talent?  Why not share it with the students of Jack MacKenzie school?  We are looking for students from Grades 1 – 8  to be a part of our annual talent show.  If you would like to participate this year, please have a parent complete the profile below.  All forms are due back by Wednesday May 16^th.  Once all of the profiles are complete, an audition time will be arranged.  The auditions will take place during the lunch hour.    Please understand that not all students who audition will necessarily be in the show.  We are trying to create a diverse program.  Please limit your performance to around 3 minutes or so.

Thank you for your interest and support.

Mrs. Hinz, Mrs. Wilkie and Mrs. Reoch

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Check out what has been keeping our classroom busy!

Our Trip to the Valley

Here are a few of our favourites...

Grab A Paddle!!!!!!!!!!

Grade 7 canoeing dates have just been released!  Students will be canoeing on Wascana Lake on Friday, September 30th in the morning, and on Tuesday, October 4th in the afternoon.  Dress for the weather... it might be cool!  

Native American Flutes

Just a few words from Mrs. Hinz... Please bring $15.00 cash to cover the cost of the flutes by Friday, Sept. 16th. 

PARENTS / CAREGIVERS:
As part of our school goals this year, we will be creating our own Northern Spirit Flutes.

What is a Native American flute?
A Native American flute is a wooden flute, which has been used by First Nations people from across North America.  In Canada, the Algonquin, Assiniboine, Black foot, Cheyenne, Cree, Fox, Haida, Sioux and Thompson people played the flute.
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
During the last week of September we will make 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 reflect your child’s unique spirit.  In keeping with the cultural aspect of these instruments, we may have an Elder from the Aboriginal community to come visit us and do a special blessing.  If you would prefer that your child not participate in this aspect of our flute making, please let your child’s classroom teacher know. 

Payment
We are asking each student to bring $15.00 to help cover the cost of the flutes. 
(Cash is preferred.)
Please bring the money A.S.A.P. and give it to your child’s classroom teacher.
The remainder of the project will be funded with school funds. 

I am very excited about this unique, educational experience for your child.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please do not hesitate to call me at
791-8585.

Yours in music,

Marlene Hinz
Arts Education Specialist
Jack MacKenzie School

Multiple Intelligence Line Graph Assignment

Step 1- Label the x and y axis, make sure you have a title on the top of the page
Step 2- Plot the points for each section on the graph
Step 3- Make sure that the points are accurate
Step 4- On the back of the graph, please answer the following question in complete sentences- What intelligence best defines you? Why?

Due: Wednesday, Sept. 7th