Attention Parents: Note for Holocaust Movies on Friday, February 17th, 2017

At the end of last week, a note was sent home regarding the movie we plan to watch on Friday.  Students who plan to watch Schindler's List, need to return the signed note from a parent or guardian, indicating consent to see this movie.  The alternative to watching Schindler's List is another movie, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.  This is based on the novel by the same title; one of the novels that was studied in the literacy groups that we are now just finishing with.  This movie is rated PG 13 and while it still explores the very upsetting topic of the Holocaust, it is considered less intense.  If this is your movie of choice, please just indicate so on the note or by email.

 

Fun Times in Grade Seven and Eight!!!

Schindler's List Note - Please return form no later than Wednesday, February 15th, 2017. Thank You!

February 9, 2017,

Dear Parents:

As we complete our holocaust unit in E.L.A., we would like to show the movie “Schindler’s List”. The movie fits nicely as a culminating activity to the Literature Circles we have studied.  We will be watching the movie Friday, February 17^th, 2017.

Schindlers List   14-A

Arguably Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, this gripping adaptation of Thomas Keneally’s novel tells a story of Oscar Schindler (Neeson), a German industrialist who saved upward of 1,100 Jews from the Nazi death camps by employing them in his factory during the war. This film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1993.

The movie has some nudity, which would be fast-forwarded.  There are some graphic scenes of WWII and life in concentration camps.

The students must bring this form back with a parent signature giving approval to watch this movie.  If for any reason you would not want to let your son/daughter watch this movie, simply state this below.  An alternate activity will be provided for students not watching the movie.  If you have any questions/concerns, feel free to call the school at 306-791-8585.

Sincerely,

Kevin Yeske

Kelley Reoch

Angela Scott

Kyle DuMont

 I will/will not allow my son/daughter to watch “Schindler’s List”

   (Please circle one)

_____________________________ Parent Signature

Gr. 8 Yearbook

Grade 8 Yearbook

Hello Grade 8 students and families.  It’s hard to believe that this is your last year at Jack Mackenzie!  To help remember you time together here, we would like to know if you would be interested in ordering a yearbook and would ask your assistance in collecting photos for the book.

We would be using www.mixbook.com to create the yearbook.   Books would be available mid July so that photos from the graduation ceremony, trip, and remaining school year can be included.  The approximate cost would be $40 per book (based on at least 20 students ordering a 60 page book).

Before we proceed, we are wondering how many students would be interested in ordering a yearbook.  Can you please either complete the bottom portion of this letter to show your interest and return it to your teacher, or send an email to jmac.yearbook@gmail.com, by February 9^th, advising YES or NO?

To create the yearbook, we would also need some help from each student/family: 

We plan to include classroom photos from K to Gr 8 as well as photos from various extra-curricular activities, sports, & field trips that our students have participated in through the years, etc.   If you have photos from chaperoning a Jack Mac field trip, Christmas concerts, music concerts, sports practices/games, etc, which you are willing to share, please email them to jmac.yearbook@gmail.com (please also advise during which year/grade the photo was taken).  Any photos which include Mr. Mackenzie would be greatly appreciated!

We would also like each student to create one page containing photos/info “about me”.  This page might contain 6-10 photos including:

-          Baby/toddler photos

-          Kindergarten/grade 1 photo as well as photos through the years

-          Photos showing student’s extra-curricular activities/other hobbies/interests

-          Student Q & A (eg. Favorite memories of Jack Mackenzie school, favorite memories of Mr Mackenzie, favorite activities/hobbies, what I want to do when I graduate, etc….)                  (more details to follow)

There are a couple of ways each student would be able to complete this “about me” page:

1)     Preferred option - If the household has or is willing to create a free Mixbook account, the yearbook committee would share a template page, which the student can complete, then share back to the committee.

2)     If any households are not able to create a free Mixbook account, they can email photos/info for their student’s “about me” page.  We will upload the photos to Mixbook and one of our yearbook committee members can assist the student to create their page, or create it for them.

We hope that with a small contribution from each family, we can create a book of memories that each of our students can treasure for years.

Our Grade 8 teachers will also be looking for a couple students from each classroom who would be interested in helping to create the yearbook.

To help us anticipate how many families would be interested in purchasing a yearbook, please complete the form below by indicating YES or NO to the question below (or email your answer to jmac.yearbook@gmail.com)

Thank you!

Linda Forster & Candice Oremba

Grade 8 Yearbook Parent Helpers

Please answer the question below & return this portion to your teacher by
Thursday, February 9^th (or email your response to jmac.yearbook@gmail.com):

Would your family be interested in ordering a graduation
yearbook for your Grade 8 student (approx. cost $40 - $45)?               YES                 NO

Parent/Guardian Consent Form

PARENT\GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM

Jack MacKenzie School is arranging a trip to go to Mission Ridge Winter Park to ski and/or snowboard. This signed form is required for all who wish to participate in this school program. It should be understood that the purpose of the excursion is educational.

INHERENT RISK

Skiing/snowboarding is a sport with physical demands and inherent risks, which are beyond the control of Mission Ridge Ski Development Ltd. and Jack MacKenzie School. Falls, collisions and other incidents may occur and cause Injury. Participants will assume the inherent risks of the sport. Following all rules and procedures can reduce the risk of injury. Failure to follow rules will result in the student\group member losing their lift ticket and future resort privileges. The Canadian Ski Patrol / Mission Ridge Pro Patrol is on site to help if required.

EQUIPMENT

Mission Ridge Ski Development Ltd. provides rental equipment. Bindings on equipment reduce the risk of injury when falling. They will not release under all circumstances and they do not guarantee safety in all cases. Parents must accept responsibility for equipment that is lost or damaged (other than reasonable wear and tear).

ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE

Mission Ridge Ski Development Ltd. and Jack MacKenzie School require that you review the Canada West Ski Area Association’s Alpine Responsibility Code with your child (see reverse). Skiers and snowboarders must always be in control and able to stop and change direction to avoid collisions with people or objects. Mission Ridge Ski Development Ltd. may revoke a ski ticket for violation of the code or other unacceptable conduct.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESEWARNINGS AND I HAVE IDENTIFIED MY

CHILD’S ABILITY CLASSIFICATION AS: (See next page)

CHOOSE ONE ONLY – Type 0 _____ Type I _____ Type II _____Type III _____

Age ________     Height ________    Weight ________

DATE: _____________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT / GUARDIAN: __________________________________________

PERMISSION

I give my (son/daughter) _________________________________ permission to participate in the school program to be held at Mission Ridge Winter Park.

Dated: _________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________

PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD RETURN THIS FORM TO HIS/HER TEACHER. Without this signed form your child will not be allowed to participate in the school program.

Mission Ridge Guidlines

Dear Parents / Guardian,

This letter is to inform and assure you that your child will have a pleasant and safe experience at Mission Ridge Winter Park.

Our instructors are Level 1 or 2 CSIA* and CASI* accredited. They are trained to encourage safe, controlled skiing and snowboarding during and after your child’s lesson.

Throughout the entire day, our staff watches out for those who require additional instruction or just a little encouragement. Every effort is made to ensure that each child progresses to the point where he or she reaches a feeling of accomplishment.

Mission Ridge offers a variety of terrain, from very easy to more difficult. All of our slopes are groomed every morning with the most advanced grooming equipment to ensure great conditions for all levels of skiers.

At Mission Ridge your child is individually fitted with top quality rental ski and snowboard equipment by certified technicians.

Skiing & Snowboarding at Mission Ridge - February 9th, 2017

Dear Parents,

Grade 6-8 students from Jack MacKenzie are going on a Learn to Ski Excursion at Mission Ridge in Fort Qu’Appelle on Thursday, February 9^th,  2017. 

The following is a pricing guide depending on each student’s situation.  Please place an “X” on the line in front of the option that best suits your needs.

_____   Ski Package (skis, boots, poles, lift ticket, helmet) - $ 37.00 Taxes Included. (Add $6.00  

             for bussing).     Total Cost - $43.00

_____   Snowboard Package (snowboard, boots, lift ticket, helmet) - $ 42.00 Taxes Included.

 (Add $6.00 for bussing).      Total Cost - $48.00

_____   Lift ticket only-$ 24.00 ( Add $6.00 for bussing )      Total Cost – $30.00

_____   Helmet only-$5.00 ( Add $6.00 for bussing )      Total Cost - $11.00

_____   **Bus transportation - $ 6.00 All students must pay this amount regardless of the      

          situation.**

Documents must be signed and returned, with payment made, by Friday, February 3rd.  Please remember that payments are to be made via our online payment service.

We have had a great response to our invitation for parent chaperones.  Chaperones are able to ski/snowboard at the same cost as the students under the school rate.  Please fill out the form indicating your package preference and return back to the school with your payment.  Because parents/chaperones cannot pay on-line, we ask that you please send a cheque for the correct amount.

                               

Students can bring a lunch or purchase food at their cafeteria.

Documents with arrival and departure times as well as commonly asked questions are attached.  Please fill out the necessary forms.

Yours in Education,

Mr. Yeske       Mrs. Reoch        Mr. DuMont

Mrs. Scott       Mrs. Riou          Mr. Galenzoski

Please record on-line payment confirmation number: ____________________