Good afternoon everyone.  Only four more school  days left until Christmas. Tomorrow is Christmas Hamper Delivery Day.  Most of you have already brought your Christmas Hamper item but if you committed to donating a perishable food item, please have it here for the start of the day tomorrow.  The SLC will be gathering the hampers in the morning to sort, shop and deliver in the afternoon.

The Christmas Concert is happening this Thursday with a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday.  Please have all lines memorized, costumes organized and at school and be here - please - we need you!!!

Remember to bring your gifts for your secret Santa person.  People - this is supposed to be a secret - don't sign your name!!!!!!!!!  Don't leave your secret Santa person without a gift as that is disappointing.

Have a great night everyone and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey everyone.

We are skating tomorrow so please remember your skates!!!!

Hello everyone.

Please remember that tomorrow is three-way conferences and there are no regular classes for students.  I look forward to seeing you then.

Good afternoon everyone.  Here are a few pictures of our skating trip last Friday.

Hello everyone and Happy November.

As much as I hate to state the obvious, it is getting colder outside and everyone is expected to be outdoors for all recess.  Please come dressed for the weather.

Keep an eye on the important dates for November.   We have a very busy month coming up.  Also, remember to pay attention to the homework updates.  Telling me, "I didn't know" doesn't work at all.  You do know . . . I'm reminding you right here!!!!

One more thing . . . if you bring Halloween candy to school remember two very important details:  1. Keep it nut free.  2.  Share with me!!!!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.

A note from Ms. Reschny . . .

Our Grade 7/8 students are once again planning a flash mob performance of “Thriller” at Victoria Square Mall.   This is a completely voluntary activity that many of our students look forward to each year. Students must be accompanied by an adult and have submitted a media release form to the office this year.  The marketing manager at the mall is planning to video our performance.  If your child would like to participate, here are the details:

What:  “Thriller” Flash Mob

When:  Friday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. (the same day as our Hallowe’en dance)

Where:  Open area by the food court at Victoria Square Mall, 2223 Victoria Avenue East

Wear:  Spooky costumes that permit movement and clear vision.

Why:  Just for fun! 

Please email me if you have questions at:

Alicia.Reschny@rbe.sk.ca

Hello and Happy Wednesday.  Please keep an eye on the Homework Updates and Important Dates for October.

Once again, the SLC is planning a number of activities for our school during the Halloween season.  Orange notes went home yesterday outlining the the United Way fundraiser and other activities.  Raffle tickets for gift baskets and pumpkins will be sold during the week of October 23rd to 27th to raise money for the United Way Summer Success Literacy Program.  Tickets are 4 for $1.00.

Also happening this month, the FCC food drive ends on Friday, Gym blast is happening during the afternoon on Friday, and the Costume/Halloween Dance is on Friday, October 27th. 

Have a great day everyone.

Good afternoon everyone.  We are going to camp tomorrow!!!!!!  Hurry up and get packing and make sure to use the packing list provided to you with the original permission slip.

Another thing to remember for tomorrow is to bring a bagged lunch.  We will be eating on the go.  Please be here at 8:30 am to take attendance and load the buses. 

Have a great night and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hello everyone and happy Monday.  I hope you had a restful weekend and you're ready to be back at it for the week. Remember that tomorrow is the track meet at Douglas Park. It's important that you come dressed for the weather, rain or shine.  I suggest you wear multiple layers so you can adjust with the crazy weather.  You will also need a lunch and lots of water.

Picture day is Wednesday and as always, Friday is Rider Day.  Have a great evening and I'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning, ready for a great day outside!!!

Good afternoon everyone.  We are already finished our second week of school!  We have several important dates coming up so please keep your eye on the Important Dates for September to the right of this post.  Clothing orders, track and field, school pictures and of course magazine sales are all happening this week.

That's all for now everyone.  Have a fabulous weekend.

Happy New School Year everyone.

I realize my first blog post isn't exactly at the beginning of the year but I am very excited to be back.  We are off to a fabulous start and I can tell it's going to be a fun year.  We already have several things to look forward to in September such as class pictures, track and field, and our very anticipated Katepwa Lake retreat.  Keep your eye on the Homework Updates and the Important Dates to remember listed on the right side of the page.

Have a great day everyone.

Wednesday, May 30th, 2017
A note from the Jack Mack
Milk Program
Dear families,
We would like to thank you for supporting this great school fundraiser over the year and hope that the changes we’ve made to purchasing made it easier for your son/daughter to enjoy milk each day!
The milk program will run up to Friday, June 16th. There will NOT be milk for the last two weeks of school.
Cash and Online purchases can be made up to Thursday, June 8th, for the remainder of the year. The School Cash Online milk account will be closed on Friday, June 9th.
Any milk credits remaining on June 16th will be carried forward to the 2017-2018 school year. Keep your milk cards over the summer and bring them back in the new school year. A record will not be kept at school. Cash/online refunds will not be given; therefore, remaining credits for students not returning to Jack MacKenzie next year will be considered a donation to the school. Thank you for your understanding.
Have a wonderful end to the school year! Milk will start up again for the 2nd week of school in September.
Questions, concerns, &/or feedback can be directed to Mrs. Jaime Riou at jaime.riou@rbe.sk.ca .

Hello everyone.  Please keep your eyes on the Homework Updates.  The end of the year is not a good time to fall behind.

Remember to complete your online order for the family barbecue which will be held on June 8th.

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians and fellow grade eight students,

This year’s grade eight farewell is approaching quickly, and we would like to ask you for two pictures for our slideshow:

­one baby picture

­one toddler picture

Please provide a copy of these pictures by May 18th, 2017 and hand them/or email them to either Arden or Myles at jmslideshow0@gmail.com Please put the student’s name on the back of each picture.

Thank you,

Arden Giroux and Myles Obrigewitsch

Hello and Happy Monday.  This is just a quick update to remind Grade 7's that we have canoeing tomorrow afternoon and Thursday afternoon.  Come prepared with clothing that could possiby get dirty/mildly wet.  We do not have any desire to tip the canoes as we will be at Wascana Lake, but we need to be prepared just in case.  This is for all the students in my Math class.

Hello everyone.  I hope you are enjoying your afternoon.  We are in need of creativity for the next two days of school.

Tomorrow is May the 4th - come dressed as your favourite Star Wars Character, whether that means hair tied in buns above each ear for Princess Leia or wearing a sleeping bag and slothing around like Jabba the Hutt.

Also, Friday, May 5th, we are having a Hawaiian Dance.  Come dressed like your ready to enjoy the sun (no bathing suits of course).

See you tomorrow.

Good afternoon.

I'm sorry that it has been so long since I have posted anything here.  Please take a moment to look at the Homework Updates and the Important Dates for May.

We have 34 days left of school, many of which will be taken up with other fun activities.  Please stay on top of all your assignments so that we don't fall behind this close to the end of the year.

Have a fabulous evening.

Hello everyone.

We are attending the Do It With Class Matinee of Mary Poppins tomorrow afternoon.  If you have not paid for this field trip, please do so online immediately.  The buses will be leaving the school at 12:15 pm so please bring your lunch tomorrow.  You will not have time to run home for lunch.

Parents of Grade 8 students - tonight is our Farewell information meeting.  We will meet at 5:30 pm in the library.  I will see you tonight.

Good afternoon everyone.  Thank you to all of those families who were able to make it to our Celebration of Learning last night.  If you were not able to be here, you still have an opportunity to participate on Friday morning anytime from 9:00 am to 11:45 am.    Be sure to let me know if you would prefer to have a sit-down conference as well as/instead of.  Students, remember that there are no classes on Friday (as if I really needed to remind you).

The following note is going home today.   Please pay online and return the signed form no later than Tuesday, March 28th, 2017.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Our grade 7/8 class has the fantastic opportunity to attend a Do It with Class matinee of Mary Poppins.  The show features a few of our Jack MacKenzie students and we are excited to watch their performance.  The Perkowitsch family has graciously offered to sponsor our class, leaving our students with only the cost of the bus of $2.00 per student.  This show is taking place during the afternoon of Thursday, March 30^th. 

Please indicate your child’s permission to attend by signing the form below and pay the total of $2.00, online on or before Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

Sincerely,

Angela Scott

Grade 8 parents, please  make note of the following letter that was sent home yesterday:

March 22^nd, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians,

You are invited to attend a parent information meeting regarding the Grade 8 Farewell.  The meeting will be held in the library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29th , 2017.

Our  Grade 8 Farewell is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20^th  , 2017.  Plans are being made to mark the transistion of our Grade 8 students from elementary school to high school.  We hope to see all of you at this very important meeting!

Thank you,

Senior Pod

Good afternoon everyone.  Please take a moment to review the Homework Updates and the Important Dates for March.

A small, orange notice is going home today to update us on our plans for the ski trip.  The ski trip is rescheduled for March 21st.  I'm not sure if I still want to have snow around by then or not.  Please return the completed form no later than Thursday, March 9th.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Happy Valentine's Day.  The February break is almost here . . . just four more sleeps!!!

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.

Have a fabulous Day.

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Good afternoon everyone.  Tomorrow is another PD day so please do not pull yourself out of bed early unnecessarily.  I hate to see a good sleep in wasted.  Keep your eyes on the homework updates in the column to the right as well as the "Important Dates For February" list.

Below is a copy of the note that went home today.  Please be sure to have a parent/guardian indicate whether or not you have permission to see the movie and return it ASAP.

Have a fabulous long weekend.

 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

Good afternoon everyone.

Due to this extremely cold weather, tomorrow's ski/snowboard trip to Mission Ridge has been postponed to March 21st.  I guess the weather prediction is that it will not warm up enough to be outside until 4:00 pm.  Therefore, tomorrow will proceed as a typical day 4.

Have a great evening and stay warm!!!!

Good afternoon.

Please keep an eye on the homework updates and important dates to remember.  We have a few extra things going on in the next little while.

The rest of this week has lots to look out for.  We are skating tomorrow afternoon so please come prepared for that.  Also happening tomorrow - report cards!!!!  I know you missed receiving your report card in November and they are finally here.  You're welcome!!!

On Thursday we are having "Dress as Your Favourite Book Character Day".  I'd rather not see any Captain Underpants if you don't mind, but please be creative.

All ski/snowboard trip forms and payments are due on Friday at the very latest.  Please pay online and indicate our receipt number on the permission slip.

We are meeting for literacy groups tomorrow so please have your ELA homework finished and ready to go.

See you tomorrow.

Hello everyone.
 
I hope you are enjoying your long weekend.  We are already at the end of January and there are several important dates coming up.  Please keep your eye on the "Important Dates for February" column so you don't miss anything.

We are into our third week of the literacy groups.  We will be meeting with our reading groups on Wednesday morning so please be prepared for that.  Also, because of our slightly altered schedule last week, and slightly altered schedule this coming week, we will be altering our schedule even further.  The class switches (Health, Science, Social Studies, Phys. Ed) that you normally have on Day One, will be held on Day Two and vice versa.  The altered plan will continue for the rest of the week.  This is needed to keep all four homerooms at the same lesson in all subject areas.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and I will see everyone on Monday.

Hello everyone.

Remember to bring back your response to the Intent to Ski letter.  We need to know by Monday who is planning on coming with us to Mission Ridge.

Have a great weekend.

Happy New Year everyone.  I guess I'm a few days late with the first blog post of the new year but I'm happy to see everyone back after that much-needed holiday.

We have already jumped into our Practical and Applied Arts unit and all classes seem to be running smoothly.We will switch PAA groups on Thursday, January 12th.  Any grade sevens who have not yet paid the $20 for the PAA course, please do so ASAP.  We have a lot of materials we need to purchase to run these programs.

Today we started our literacy groups.  You should all have your assigned novel and roll for this week.  Tomorrow is a reading class but it would be a good idea to get started on that reading at home.  Remember, it's very important to the whole group that you stay on top of all reading and assigned rolls each week.

Tomorrow is Sports Wear/Jersey Day.  Come dressed in your favourite team's jersey or sports clothes but . . . please make sure it's washed first.  We want to SEE the sport - not SMELL it!!! :)

That is all for now.  Try to stay warm and enjoy the rest of your day.