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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-11-18, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18,1992. Brussels RS. news Students do posters East Waivanosh RS. news Grade 2’s learn about mice REMEMBRANCE DAY By Curtis Mutter On Nov. 11, Brussels Public School held a Remembrance Day assembly in the gym. The service began at 1:00 p.m. with the school band playing "Hymn Tune" while the guests and students entered the gym. The cadets then brought in the flags. "O Canada" was sung and the Lord's Prayer was read. The ceremony consisted of songs, poems and readings from the junior and senior classes. Most were stirred by the sound of the bag pipes. The ceremony was made better through the help of the Brussels Legion. By Holly Park Report Cards will be coming this Friday. All children are trying to be good in front of their teachers. Teachers are staying up late figuring out marks. The students have more tests, projects, quizzes and assignments than there is time to do! The Brussels Santa Claus parade committee, chaired by Mr. Todd, has invited children from grades three, five and seven to participate in a poster contest activity, to advertise the parade. Some other classes will be doing this activity as well. The prizes are as follows: first, $15, second, $10, and third, $5.00. The theme this year for the Santa Claus parade is "Let’s Celebrate Brussels 120th/Canada’s 125"! The date of the parade is Saturday, Dec. 5. The time is 4:30 p.m. and the place is Brussels! Grade seven/eight students have recently completed history research studies on a variety of topics including the history of barbering, hats, telescopes, baseball, coiffures, and powered farm implements. Some of the research material was gathered using the new C D Rom computerized encyclopedia with Mr. Prior's assistance. A great New to the group at 523-9694for ticketsBrussels Beavers held an Investiture Ceremony in the library Tuesday, Nov. 10 to welcome its new members. Back row, from left: leader Renee White, Drew Thomas, leader Lynda Shaw, Mitchell Ortman and leader Debbie Kroll. Front row: Tristan Rijkhoff, Geoffrey Banks, Brendan Purcell and David Bondi. Contact Lloyd Sippel After Dec. 1 number of skills were learned during the process. The results can be seen in the main hall of the school. Blyth. RS. news Class gets ready for winter by Zoey Onn, Abigail Ramirez, Shawna Walker and Jennifer Brigham GRADE ONE Grade one is learning about “Getting ready for Winter”. They are making a play on animals based on what they learned at the East Wawanosh Conservation Area. They also planted tulip bulbs in individual pots and stored them in a cold place for the winter. GRADE TWO/THREE Mrs. Little's grade two/three class is experimenting the many ways that their pencils can be used to sketch. They tried thin lines, thick lines, pencil leads on the side and on the tip. They also sketched the other half of an owl. Later in the library, they worked on bird sketchings. The entire class is thrilled with the results. REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY On Nov. 11 at Blyth Public School a Remembrance Day assembly was held. War veterans from the Legion came and said a few words. The assembly was well taken and some moms and dads came as well. The principal was in charge of the assembly. The morning included some vocal songs and some readings which made everyone think a little more about what Remembrance Dav means to them. KINDERGARTEN Kindergartens are working on a unit about Fall. They will make a book about Fall, paint a picture about "Me in the Fall", work on the sequence of seasons, listen to a story called Now that the Days are Colder and cut, paste and paint a picture changing in the fall. They will make a design using wallpaper and leaf traces. Welcome to Rodney McIntosh and Robbie Thompson, two new Kindergarten students. GRADE TWO by Matthew Cowan Grade two students are doing mouse activities. They have found out that some mice babies are as big as thimbles, and mice can live in the attic. They are soft when you touch them. Grade two plays mouse Letters Principal says thanks THE EDITOR, Through your paper I wish to convey publicly, the thanks of students and staff at Brussels Public School for the generous contributions Brussels Lions Club members and friends have made to improve the Brussels Public School grounds during the past summer. This extension to the work initiated by the Brussels Optimists last year has broadened the opportunities for use of the area both during school hours and by the public at other times. The leadership provided by both these organizations, as well as the Majestic Women's Institute and the Royal Canadian Legion, in promoting education in the Brussels community is a fine model for the youth - citizens of the future. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment through your column. David E. Kemp Principal. bingo. Students have been in school for 43 days, and know fact families up to 13. There are 19 people in the class including Mrs. Hessels. GRADE THREE Miss. Mathers' Grade three class has been working with numbers to 9999. They have started addition with regrouping. They have made poppy wreaths, paper roll soldiers and.discussed what and why they nee3 to remember on Remem­ brance Day. Everyone's going to be a healthy, strong individual as they have just begun a nutrition unit and are learning all about the four food groups. Some children were disappointed to learn that one of the groups isn't "Junk Food." SPECIAL EVENTS On Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m., the Optimists sell cake The Optimist Club of Blyth and District (Inc.) is embarking on a festive fundraiser. In place of the Toy Sale, which has been organized for the past two years, the Club will be selling Christmas fruit cake. The cakes made by a Canadian bakery are full of fresh fruit - cherries, raisins, pineapple and their juices. Each cake weighs two pounds and is pre-sliced. The item is self wrapped and displayed in a decorative box. There will be a door to door campaign, in addition to selling the cakes in some local businesses. Funds raised will be used in the Blyth community. student body along with the Girl Guides, Brownies, and some parents met in the gymnasium to remember those who fought to keep us free. The Grade 5/6 class did a shadow play called "The Littlest Hero". The Grade 6/7 class gave a reading, "Chips - A Hero." Before a representative from each class placed their homemade poppy on the cross, the Grade 4/5 class did a choral reading "In Flanders Fields" and the Grade 6/7 class gave a reading "The Flanders Poppy". After Amanda Young from Grade eight read a poem about the people we honour and Erin Forrest, also from Grade eight, explained the Last Post, the audience stood for two minutes silence. Mr. Scott showed a filmstrip which helped the students understand what Remembrance Day is all about. The assembly ended with Mr. Scott thanking all who had helped with the assembly as well as the parents for coming out to join us. you re invited.. Saturday (December 12 is the. date for the Blyth Lions Club ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BANQUET & DANCE Social (Hour 6:30 Roast (Beef (Dinner 7:30 Dancing 9:00 to 1:00 to the music of 'Sunrise Book Early and Save Tickets paid by Dec. 1/92 $30.00 per couple $35.00 per couple