Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Day 1
Wednesday, November 25TH, 2009 Day 1
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STAFF SUPERVISION |
Nov. 16 – Nov. 27 |
Nov. 30– Dec. 11 |
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Grade 6-7 Lockers |
Ms. L. Dowbenko |
Mrs. S. McDowell |
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Grade 8 Lockers |
Mr. H. Kroeker |
Mr. R. Rempel |
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Grade 9 Lockers |
Mrs. L. Rew |
Mr. M. Opalko |
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HS Cafeteria |
Ms. R. Zimmermann |
Ms. L. Hall |
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students applying to CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY please note that November 30 is the last day that the application fee is waived. If you are thinking of applying, now is the time to do so.
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship is available to graduating students, based on a commitment to the environment and academic achievement. The deadline for this $5000 scholarship (of which 20 will be awarded in Canada) is February 28, 2010. See either Mrs. Herr for details or the posting by Mr. Buhler's classroom.
Grade 12 Students: A new listing of scholarships has been posted by Mr. Buhler's classroom. Check to see if you qualify.
Grade 12 Students: Ambrose University College in Calgary, is offering significant scholarships for students who attend Christian high schools in Canada. If you would like more information about this, see Mrs. Herr.
The next Canadian Mennonite University Campus Visit Day is this Friday, November 27 from 9 am - 3 pm. See Mrs. Herr if you need further details.
Volunteer positions are available at the Health Sciences Centre - see Mrs. Herr or the poster by the Science classrooms (across from Mr. Hiebert's room) for more information. They are looking for a commitment of 30 hours or more.
STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION
REPORT CARD INFO from the library: REMEMBER…. ONE DAY LEFT---to return library books due on or before Nov. 26. No returns = long line and payment. Returns = no line up - no fine. You choose your fate.
ALL SCHOOL TALENT SHOW ON JAN. 13TH : To sign up, go to the MBCI website…click the talent show link. Print the form and fill it out and hand it into the high school office by this Friday, November 27th.
Wait for it! It's coming! Next week! - the big, big Scholastic book fair. Christmas shopping completed in one stop. Dec 1 - 4. See you there.
PICTURE RETAKES FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS: Lifetouch Photography is holding Open retakes on Nov. 24, 25 and 26th from 5-8 p.m. at Lifetouch studios, Unit 3 – 1410 Mountain Avenue. Phone # 956-6700. If you are going for retakes, please take your pictures with you to the studio. If you missed having your photo, just show up between the required times. No appointments are necessary.
The following people have books waiting for them in the library. Some of them may be on your list already.
Corina Dubon
Kole Kisil
Nihal Bhullar
Sam Wolfram 2 books
Quinn Sopach
Mom's Pantry pickup is Thursday Nov.26 day 2 after school in the old library. Please make arrangements to pick up your order, as the some of the items are frozen and need to be looked after immediately.
Girls on Purpose: We will meet TOMORROW, Thursday Nov. 26th (DAY 2) at lunch to rehearse our Christmas carols for the event on Dec. 5th. Meet in room 5100.
NOON Dismissal TODAY, Wednesday, November 25th: Classes will run as usual in the morning. Please make arrangements to leave the school immediately after the 11:55 bell.
MUSIC
Concert Choir
Wednesday Nov.25 day 1 is SA.
Congratulations to the Grade 8 Choir for their performance at Choralfest! They received many positive comments from the adjudicators and represented MBCI well. Way to go!
Concert Band Clarinet Sectional Thursday, Nov. 26, 3:20 pm.
Band Students: Want to earn $5 after school on Friday? The U of M Wind Ensemble needs a bunch of chairs and stands set up onstage in JP. Talk to Mr. A. Klassen if you want to commit.
Senior Jazz Band Monsanto Gig Students: Check your email this evening for a message from Mr. Klassen regarding your honorarium as well as final rehearsal plans.
Junior Vocal Jazz: Everyone meets Thursday Nov.26 day 2 at lunch in the choir room. The guys will not meet Wednesday (today) because of the noon dismissal.
SPORTS
JV Girls Volleyball Team: Please return all uniforms to Mr. Tjart as soon as possible. Thanks.
Volleyball Score-keepers: Any students who have score-kept for KPAC or RETSD games should check in with Mr. Plett sometime during the next week.
Basketball Score-keepers: I really need some good people, I mean some GOOD people who want to get involved and help our athletic program as score-keepers. Here is an opportunity to earn some good money and enjoy some great action all at the same time. Let Mr. Plett know if you are interested. All score-keepers would need to attend orientation sessions in order to qualify.
Cafeteria Daily Lunch Specials for Nov. 23 - 27 Week # 5
Monday…
Tuesday…
Wednesday…NOON DISMISSAL
Thursday…FSM Burger with salad or fries
Friday… Beef and Vegetable Lasagna with Caesar salad
Specials ($4.35)
Devotional Day 1, Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Works and Faith
Christopher Columbus and his brother, Bartholomew, wanted to find a way to Japan, China, and India by sailing west. In 1482 Christopher went to King John II of Portugal, Asking for money and ships, but King John refused Columbus’s request. In 1485 the brothers tried to enlist the support of King Henry VII of England, but he also turned them away.
Finally, in 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain granted Columbus’s request. On August 3, 1492, he sailed from Palos, Spain. On October 12, 1492, Columbus became the first European explorer to set foot in “the New World.”
Only Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain had faith in Columbus and his mission. King John of Portugal obviously didn’t have much faith in the man or in his mission. King Henry of England didn’t have such faith either. How do we know that? By their works. Or, in Columbus’s case, their lack of works.
It’s not hard to see that if the kings of England and Portugal had believed in Columbus, they would have acted quite differently, right? If they had any faith in Columbus, they would have backed up their faith with money, ships, and titles, like Spain did.
Faith in Jesus Christ works the same way. As James wrote in the Bible, “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? . . . Faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” ~James 2:14-17
You see, we are not saved by doing good works, or even by making right choices. We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). A real saving faith in Christ, however, should produce right choices.
Prayer:
Dear God – Without seeing the end result, it’s hard to have faith. Show us what faith actually is and how our lives should reflect the faith that we profess.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
by Josh McDowell, Youth Devotions, 1997.