JACK MACKENZIE Elementary School

***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 Rita, 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.

The First and Second Place winners will represent us at Ready School on Thurs., Mar 11 at 4:00.

Parents are welcome to attend these tournaments.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages... THANK YOU for attending the Jack MacKenzie School Spring Musical... CLOWNS!" The show was a great success due to the hard work of the cast and crew.  A special thanks to Mrs. Hinz, Ms. Cross and Mrs. Hognestad for their time, dedication and expertise!  Thank you also to Mrs. Turta, Mrs. Kropinak and Mrs. Weir for making popcorn all Wednesday morning.

Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor School Camp at Dallas Valley:  We had three wonderful days at Winter Camp!  THANK YOU to our parent volunteers:  Mr. Klenk, Mrs. Milette, Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Harder, Mrs. Weir, Mr. Chmielnicki, Mrs. Wilkins, Mr. McLellan, Mrs. Prudun, Mr. Donald, Mrs. Toffan, Mrs. Gust, Mr. Duran, Mr. Filazek and Mrs. Delgaty. We appreciate your time, efforts, assistance and enthusiasm.  Thanks to Mr. Sthamann, Mrs. Reoch and Ms. Rhead who planned an excellent Winter camping experience.

*MISSING:  IPOD Touch from Outdoor School.  Please check your belongings to see if this important item was misplaced in your clothes or bags.  Thanks!
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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 8th to 12th, 2010:

Monday, March 8th Day 1:
-Battle of the Books Tournament in the gym at 2:15. Classes and parents are welcome to attend the battle. Good luck to our participants!
-Girls Basketball Practice at 7:50 AM
-Girls Basketball Game at 4:00 at Hawrylak School... good luck, girls!
-Grades 6, 7 and 8 classroom "speak offs" from March 8th to 11th.
-Wrestling demonstration and lessons for Grades 7 and 8 in AM
-Boys Basketball Practice at 3:30

Tuesday, March 9th Day 2:
-CREATE Program for Grade 3: 12:45 for Ms. Dale and  2:15 for Mrs. Uhrich
-UMOJA practice 8:15 AM
-Girls Basketball Practice at 7:50 AM
-Downhill Skiing for Grades 6, 7 and 8 at Mission Ridge for the whole day.

-Mrs. Moller's Grade 2 class has their outdoor field trip in the afternoon.

-Skipping rope order forms are being sent home today for those interested in purchasing a speed skipping rope.

Wednesday, March 10th Day 3:
-SLC meeting at noon in Mr. Sthamann's classroom- postponed until Monday, March 15th
-Wrestling demonstration and lessons for Grades 7 and 8 in AM
-Boys Basketball Game versus Hawrylak School here at 4:00. All the best in your game, boys!
-Girls Basketball Practice at 7:50 AM
-Girls Basketball Game at Ethel Milliken School at 4:00.  Go GIRLS GO!

-Speed skipping rope order forms were sent home on Tuesday for those interested in purchasing a skipping rope.Orders are due by March 17th.  $3.50 each.  Grades 1 to 5.

Thursday, March 11th Day 4:
-Battle of the Books final tournament against Ready, Hunt, Wilfred Walker, Massey, McVeety and Hamblin Schools at Ready School at 4:00 PM. The top two teams will represent us at this tournament. Parents are welcome to attend.  We wish all the best to our participants! 
-UMOJA practice 8:15 AM
-Classroom Oratorical Speak-off (Gr. 6-8 students)
-Blasting Thru Stereotypes Concert- Grade 7/8's p.m. Leaving at 12:30
-Campbell Collegiate Grade 8 Transition Day in AM.  Bring a bagged lunch to eat at Jack MacKenzie due to the limited time frame at noon.

-Boys Basketball Game here vs. Douglas Park School at 4:00... good luck, boys!

Friday, March 12th: Professional Development Day for staff. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS.