 PCS Friday Facts
February 3, 2012
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Greetings!
Nathan Betts teaching in the GRADE 7/8 Bible class. As the classes prepare for their journey to high school, it is important that they take all the knowledge they have accumulated regarding their faith and learn how to articulate it to their peers. It is a great privilege to have Mr. N. Betts here at PCS to give a detailed summary of how to do this. Using his experience and training, Mr. Betts instructed the classes on how to answer, and ask the right questions. The key text for this series was 1 Peter 3:15 "but in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect." Nathan Betts is the Intern Apologist at RZIM Canada. He received his undergraduate degree from Tyndale University College after which, being a keen baseball fan, he worked on the Toronto Blue Jays Ground Crew for four years.  Nathan is a graduate of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and has completed a MA in Bible and Ministry at King's College London through the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture. Nathan has written curricula on basic Christianity and Apologetics for several Anglican churches in both Canada and the UK. Nathan and his wife Brittany reside in Toronto.
Yours in His Service,
P.D. Ogborne, Ed.D.
Pickering Christian School
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Past
Friday Facts
(click on date for access)
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Upcoming Dates
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Feb. 10 - Heritage Day Feb. 10 - Hot Dog Day Feb. 11 - PCS Family Toboggan Day Feb. 15 - Flag Day Feb. 16 - Comforts of Home Day Feb. 17 - P.A. Day - School Closed Feb. 19 - PCS Family Skate Day Feb. 20 - Family Day - School Closed Feb. 24 - Future Job Day Feb. 24 - Pizza Day March 2 - Carnival Day March 2 - Hot Dog Day March Break - Weeks of March 12 and 19 Click here for more dates |
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 February Fun Fridays
PiCaSso, the famous fashion designer, was spotted trying to catch a glimpse of the spectacular "wacky tacky outfits" during week one of February Fun Fridays. The next issue of PCS Runway Magazine will be featuring the latest designs. Next on the calendar: February 10th - Heritage Day; Wednesday, February 15th - Flag Day; Thursday, February 16th - Comforts of Home Day; February 17th - P.A. Day; February 24th - Future Job Day; March 2nd - Carnival Day - 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m. JK and SK). The Grade 8's have planned a great carnival day filled with all kinds of fun! Cost is as follows: $6.00 for the all-day pass, $1.00 for cotton candy, and bake sale items for $1.00 or less. Don't forget the coin drive!
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 Coin Drive During the month of February, each class will be collecting pennies, nickels, dimes, loonies, etc. The two classes with the highest amount win an ice cream sundae party, served to them by the Grade 8's! All proceeds go to the Grade 8 Grad Trip. |
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Skiing
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The skiing and snowboarding lessons for Friday, February 3, begin at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeridge Ski Resort. Lift tickets are valid from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, please email Laurelee Stocks at stocks_laurelee@durham.edu.on.ca
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Red Leaf Exchange Students  Red Leaf is looking for families to host some Mexican exchange students that will be attending PCS for a two-week period in the spring.See Information Below
- Host a student during their 14 DAY stay (remuneration is paid)
- Make a lifetime friend
- Share our culture & learn about theirs
What do I need to do? - Provide a packed lunch, normal Canadian breakfast & dinner (no special preparation needed - whatever you normally eat as a family)
- Include the student into your daily routine
- Get into conversation - ask about their country
- Provide a bed (they can share a room but need their own bed - bunk beds)
- Be warm and friendly
- Relax and have fun with them
Students attend classes everyday, Monday-Friday, and have 3 full-day excursions to places such as Niagara and Toronto, etc. They also take in some local cultural sites and activities. Date of their stay: March 24th - April 8th, 2012 Please contact Arlene Heasman 905 428-6829 for further details. (Regional Home Stay and Senior Coordinator for Red Leaf Student Programs.)
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 Valentines
Instead of distributing cards on Valentines Day, our school policy is: "This holiday is a perfect opportunity for showing God's love to others. Instead of sending notes to each other, the students are encouraged to participate in a food drive." Please bring in a non-perishable food item on Tuesday, February 14th. We will collect the food and distribute it to a local food bank. What a perfect way to demonstrate the love of Christ to our community.
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Flag Day
 | Wednesday, February 15, 2012, is National Flag Day.
Come dressed in red and white or wear something with our flag on it. Let's celebrate Canada!
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Lost And Found
The lost and found has been laid out on tables in the back hall for the last 2 weeks. Please drop by to have a look. Also remember to label all your children's clothing to ensure that they are returned if misplaced. By Tuesday any unclaimed items will be sent to charity.
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Yearbook
The 2011-2012 yearbook is currently being created. Advertisers are needed to offset the costs. If anyone owns a business and would like to place an ad, please call the office.
The rates are as follows:
1/8 page (business card size) - $50
1/4 page - $100
1/2 page - $175
Full page - $300
Parents, you can also purchase a quarter page to post a message of congratulations to the Grade 8 Grads.
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