JACK MACKENZIE Elementary School

WARNING:  STAY OFF THIN ICE:  With this weekend’s expected warm weather, the City of Regina would like to remind residents to stay off ice surfaces.  Conditions around neighbourhood lakes, drainage ditches, Wascana Lake and Wascana Creek are very dangerous right now due to warmer temperatures that have weakened the ice.

Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the dangers of thin ice and to keep children away from lakes, ditches and creeks.  If you see anyone, especially children, playing on the ice or near dangerous water, call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500.  In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.

***Final Battle of the Books Tournament***

The Battle of the Books Tournament at Ready School was very exciting. 
There was a 3 way tie for first place at the end of the tournament.
After asking several more questions, first place went to a team at McVeety School.
Second place went to Jillian, Andy and R.N. at MacKenzie School.
Third place went to Shravan, Andrew, Kovie and Patrick at MacKenzie School.
Congratulations to our MacKenzie teams.  We are so proud of you!!

Come to our Bookfair 
Located in the library

Come and see a large selection of books.
You have a chance to win:
• $25 in free books  
• $10 in free books
• posters

Dates: Mar 24th – 25th:  9:00-4:00
Mar 26th:  8:30 – 5:00

***Battle of the Books winners ***

Congratulations to the winners of the Battle of the Books.

First Place went to Shravan, Andrew, Kovie and Patrick.

Second Place went to R.N., Andy and Jillian

Third Place went to Emily, Vicky, Jamie and Karishma.

Fourth Place went to Shea, Cabyrie, Ally and Sydney.

Thank you to all of the students who participated in the Battle.

You all did an awesome job and you are all winners.
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Where Effort and Kindness Count...Cambodia Fundraiser: The teachers and students of Jack Mackenzie School have once again joined with the University of Regina to help make a difference in the lives of school children in Cambodia.
It is our goal to improve the quality of education in Cambodia, as well as encourage our students to develop understanding, empathy, and the ability to take action to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate children. One of the themes at our school is Random Acts of Kindness. Being kind to others is something that our school community tries to reflect in the way we treat others. This is very important to Mr. MacKenzie who has established a charitable foundation to help support these types of initiatives. Last year our fund raising efforts were very successful. One hundred percent of the money raised was used to make a difference in the lives of school children in Cambodia. Backpacks filled with school supplies, school uniforms, shoes and health resource items were provided for 87 of the most needy students of Aknuwat Primary School. Money was also provided for classroom teachers to purchase classroom supplies needed to support the learning of the students.
On Wednesday, March 31 the students of Jack MacKenzie School will participate in an afternoon of skipping to raise funds for school children in Cambodia. We are hoping that parents will support their child’s efforts by DONATING to this worthy cause. Please send your DONATION to school before March 31. *Kindergarten to Grades 4 will be collecting straight donations.  Grades 5 to 8 will be collecting money (coins) to compete in a contest to see who can have the "heaviest" backpack filled with these coins.

Thank you for your assistance to help make this initiative a success.
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MacKenzie Messages for the week of March 15th to 19th, 2010:

Monday, March 15th, Day 5:
-CREATE Program: 12:45 Mrs. Uhrich and 2:15 Ms. Dale
-SLC meeting at noon in Mr. Sthamann's classroom
-Girls Basketball practice at 7:50 AM. Game at Henry Janzen School at 4:00... good luck, girls!
-Boys Basketball practice at 3:30.

-Skipping rope orders are due on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 16th, Day 1:
-Wrestling demonstration and lessons for Grades 7 and 8 in AM
-SCC meeting at 7:30 in the Library

Wednesday, March 17th Day 2:
-Happy St. Patrick's Day: May the luck o' the Irish be with you... Green spirit day (steal a shamrock for grades 7 and 8)
-UMOJA practice 8:15 AM

-ACT group has a practice meeting at 10:15 AM in the Library.

-Skipping rope orders are due today.  $3.50 each.  Ropes should arrive later next week.

Thursday, March 18th, Day 3:
-Boys Basketball Game at Henry Janzen School at 4:00... good luck, boys!

-St. Patrick's Green Day Intramural Results:  EXCELLENT Participation by all students and staff!  Here are the standings for today's spirit day: 1st Place tie between the Magic and Majors (51); 2nd place = Jaguars (49); 3rd place = Jets (45); 4th place = Jays (44); 5th place = Mustang (43); 6th Place tie between the Jazz and Matrix (41).

-ACT Group has a practice meeting at 10:15 AM in the Library.

Friday, March 19th Day 4:
-UMOJA practice 8:15 AM -International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day is on Sunday, March 21st:  We are recognizing this important day by hosting Classrooms of Colours Spirit Day and an assembly by our ACT group at 11:00 AM in the Gym.   Each grade has been assigned a specific colour:  Kindergarten - pink Grade 1 - Purple Grade 2 - Orange Grade 3 - Yellow Grade 4 - Red Grade 5 - Green Grade 6 - Blue Grade 7 - White Grade 8 - Blue
-Progress Report Cards #2 sent home today
-Grades 4/5/6 - swimming at Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre - 1-2:00
-Special Lunch- SUBWAY