Tuesday 20 October 2015

JK Goes to the Pumpkin Patch



We had a wonderful trip today to the Great Pumpkin Farm.  God blessed us with some wonderful weather!  We started our trip with a visit to the barn where we met a real live scarecrow that helped Farmer Anne teach us about pumpkins and how they grow.

 


We then went on a walk through a corn maze and a hay maze.

 Next, we went on a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.
 


At the pumpkin patch, we all had the opportunity to pick out a pumpkin to take back to the school.  On Wednesday morning we will do some special activities with our pumpkins and then we will take them home at the end of the day.
 

After picking out our pumpkins, we returned to the barns where we all had a farm fresh apple to eat.
 

Our last place to visit was the pumpkin discovery center where we could touch and feel pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn.


What a fun day!

Monday 12 October 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!


We, at Beacon, are thankful for our many blessings. Our list is long. 

Some of the things we are continually thankful for are our supportive parents, school board and broader community, the freedom to worship and teach our children in His ways and the students that we have the opportunity to walk beside as they grow.

We wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!





Thursday 8 October 2015

Mike's Miracles Soccer Tournament 2015

From the Mike's Miracles Facebook page:

Mike's Miracles/NDCS Soccer Tournament - October 6, 2015

Thank you Beacon Christian School for hosting the 8th Mike's Miracles/NDCS Grade 6 soccer tournament! We appreciate being a part of this wonderful event.
It was an awesome event where kids got to play some friendly games of soccer and meet new friends.
The message from Mike's Miracles focused on "Making a positive difference" in the lives of those around you. This tied in perfectly with what Jesus tells us..."Love your neighbor".
No matter how young or old we are, it is possible to have a big impact on the lives of those around us. We are here to shine a light on God's world and reflect the perfect love of Jesus


Tuesday 6 October 2015

Pot's Ponderings

Pot’s Ponderings
Our program at Beacon Christian School is woven together by ten threads called Throughlines.  Throughlines are qualities that we desire our students to develop as God is revealed to them "in all things." They answer the question, "How now shall I live?"

Each month, we will be highlighting one of these throughlines in our chapels and in our classrooms.
 
Tomorrow, at 8:45 AM, we will introduce our second throughline - God Worshipping, during our Wednesday morning chapel. Parents are always welcome to attend. 
 
What follows is a brief description of what we mean by "God Worshipping" that has been adopted by our staff and school. It was originally written by the Prairie Centre for Christian Education based in Alberta. I will be including future throughline descriptions each month in this space.
 
God - Worshipping          
 
Definition: Students understand that worshipping God is about celebrating who God is, what God has done and is doing, and what God has created.  It is literally about standing in awe and wonder of knowledge of him and his promises.  Students see this worship as a way of life.
 
Description: Glorifying and praising God is a joyful duty of being an image bearer.  In fact, Christ says that if we don’t praise God, the rocks themselves will cry out.  (Luke 19:40)  And they do!  Upon seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, Hendrik Vonloon exclaimed:  “I came an atheist – I leave a believer!”  Praising God is not an option – or an elective or “frill.” 
 
God loves every part of this world.  Our God is a God who loves diversity, complexity, and creativity.  When we look at the world around us, the plants, rocks, animals, sea creatures, insects, the skies and beyond, and especially people and their intelligence and capabilities… we can’t help but be awestruck.  (Psalm 8)
 
God obviously takes delight in chickadees, giraffes and northern lights, but also wants us to delight in Creation.  That’s one of the reasons why we teach – to draw attention to God’s creation and its wonder and weirdness.   Albert Einstein once said, “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is.” 
 
God gave us this world to enjoy, to play in, to explore.  We worship God when we enjoy the delicate complexity of a butterfly wing and a tiny seedpod, or the immense awe of a sharp edged mountain ridge, and a towering thundercloud.   We also realize, when we see this beauty, how much God loves us.  Together, in community, we join in worship of our God.

Monday 5 October 2015

Penny Table Winners

Item # Item TICKET NUMBER
1 Wine opener set 512619
2 Mr. Potato Head game 982732
3 16 pc spice set 512753
4 Crayola Model Magic 512755
5 Purse/Bag set 2847104
6 Hair chalk/Nail polish/glove set 512544
7 Disney Container set 512845
8 GIRLZ Rock doll 982890
9 Plush throw 2847053
10 Hot chocolate maker 512699
11 Ninja Turtle Communicator 512609
12 "Vinterkul" container set 512842
13 "Anchor Hocking" bake dish set BROKEN
14 "Charisma" blanket 2847019
15 CARS - The Trios game 512716
16 3 pc body set 982987
17 Bella mini cupcake maker 512502
18 FROZEN backpack 2847010
19 Robeez slippers 512904
20 "808" Headphones 512793
21 Yahtzee Flash 512526
22 Minions wall decals 512683
23 Blue Christmas balls set 982707
24 Smart bungee system 512640
25 Keurig coffee variety box 982940
26 Typography picture frame 512899
27 Play foam 512755
28 Orange purse 512822
29 1 glass mug w/ Tims card & Apple cider (2 draws) 0982934/0512750
30 Clip frame 512676
31 LEGO airplane 512793
32 PYREX portable bake set 512704
33 Sport seat covers 512561
34 Pampered Chef measuring bowl 512591
35 HAPPY happy happy sweat shirt 2847060
36 46 pc Christmas ornament set 512600
37 Mego Bloks Barbie 512970
38 Doghouse body care set 2847066
39 MEMORIES wall hanger 982919
40 Body Shop gift set   (2 draws) 0512645/0512579
Item # Name
41 Metal planter 512840
42 3 white bowls 982982
43 4 pc server set 982682
44 1 pr snowman glasses    (2 draws) 0512765/0512738
45 Snowball maker 512566
46 LEGO parrot 512698
47 100 pc ornament set 2847084
48 Lab in a bag 512717
49 4 pc fridge/pantry set 982893
50 TIGGER 982710
51 Blanket 2847099
52 Baking with kids set 512604
53 Tassimo Green tea         (2 draws) 0512572/0512555
54 Snowman teapot 512714
55 Tiger bathing suit 512566
56 $25.00 Lakehouse gift certificate 512710
57 Orange hat 982711
58 Matchbox 5 car set 512883
59 Epicure gift set 512948
60 9 pc hand blender set 512950
61 Fun with beading 982852
62 Nerf gun 982709
63 Kitchenaid Cookie pans 982976
64 $25.00 I-tunes gift card   (2 draws) 0512962/0982958
65 3 pc Tokyo bath set 512972
66 46 pc ornament set 982691
67 Amaze game 512663
68 Matchbox 5 car set 982866
69 Cineplex movie package  (2 draws) 0512837/0982982
70 Lia Sophia earrings 2847063
71 Cork Wine tube    (2 draws) 0512600/0512636
72 Crazy Cubes 982684
73 Mod collage 982960
74 Candle holder     (2 draws) 0980886/0512761
75 Closet Solutions    (2 draws) 2847062/0512614
76 Alpha bracelets 982928
77 Soft Jacks 512554
78 Pyrex Portables 512716
79 Cuisinart slow cooker 512644
Item # Name
80 Wagon gift set 512805
81 restaurant gift card $25 512900
82 CANADIAN TIRE GIFT CARD $25 512608
83 WINNERS GIFT CARD-$25. 512623
84 HERITAGE BOOKS GIFT CARD-$25. 512626
85 STRESS BATH SOAK GIFT PACK 512969
86 LCBO-$25 512943
87 LAUNDRY SOAP GIFT PACK 512897
88 PICTURE FRAME 982855
89 GOOD NEWS BIBLE 2847021
90 STEVE THE MONKEY 982966
91 SCENTSY CHRISTMAS TREE 512896
92 NECKLACE 512800
93 DRESS IT 982966
94 BABY GIFT PACK 982726
95 NECKLACE-PATRICIAS BEADED JEWELLERY 512956
96 HERBARIUM GIFT BOX 512999
97 WALL PLAQUES 512889
98 CANVAS BAG 512692
99 FAMILY TIES ( KNIT SCARF) 982902
100 $25 DOLLAR GIFT- VENDOR 2847121
101 WOODEN STAR 512678
102 SCENTSY 512610
103 CHARLIE AND GAV GIFT CERTIFICATE 2847001
104 ONE EARTH SCARF 2847121
105 IT WORKS 512837
106 BEE BABY KNIT 2847122
107 COOKIES FOR SANTA PLATTER 512574
108 FUDGE 512693
109 KARI O DESIGN HEADBAND 512805
110 SCARF (BLACK) 512783
111 BEIGE KNIT HAT 512905
112 BLISSFULL BUNS (LEGGINGS) 512611
113 FROZEN WALLET/NECKLACE 2847074
114 BABY PLATES 512867
115 TUPPERWARE GIFT BAG 2847112
116 HEADBAND AND GLOVES 2847122
117 PINK HAT AND SLIPPERS 512814
118 MADE WITH LOVE BEAR (GRANDMA j) 512856
119 MY LITTLE FRIEND RENY 512857
120 MILK KICK HATS (3 DRAWS) 2847041/2847061/0512550
DOOR PRIZE 982674