HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-11-26, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2003.
November is slipping away, the
days whipping by as we start to
ponder and make plans for the things
to do and the places to go that make
up our own personal Christmas time.
Traditions, habits, requests and new
endeavours are now all in the
planning stages as the days of
Advent quickly come upon us. Oh
what a wonderful time of the year!
The aisle at the grocery store that
holds the baking ingredients is a
popular spot, often double parking is
observed. Creating festive goodies is
a tradition in many homes for
Christmas and the games have
begun. Fruit cake, light or dark is a
staple of many to celebrate the
season and like a good gumdrop
cake, it needs to be constructed
weeks before eating, in order that it
Busy time at Brussels PS
Christmas is fast approaching and
Brussels Public School has been
very busy. Kindergarten has been
learning nursery rhymes. They have
also been learning a new sound: Me
Me Mermaid and have shared mini
marshmallows just like Me Me
Mermaid.
Grade 1/2 has also been very busy.
The Grade Is are learning about
short vowels and the Grade 2s have
been working on long vowels.
Reading strategies are continuing to
be worked on with their reading
coaches.
In social studies the class is
studying wants and needs. Place
value is being studied by Grade Is
and the Grade 2s are studying
money.
The class also performed a story
from Artitude called Abi yo-yo.
Exciting experimenting is taking
place in Grade 2/3 as they try to
grow spider plants from seeds. The
class is also learning about reading
maps and globes. They are
practising making them as well.
As their habitat unit is coming to
an end Grades 3 and 4 are enjoying
their new pets, mealy worms. The
students will watch their worms
grow into a beetle and the race is on
to see who’s mealy worm will live
the longest.
The class is also continuing its
study on pioneers and has finished
book reports.
Family greets
at Melville
Max and Barb McLellan and
family were the greeters at Melville
Presbyterian Church last Sunday
morning. Crystal McLellan was
organist. The junior choir sang two
anthems. Time to Praise the Lord,
and Into My Heart to Stay.
When the children gathered with
Rev. Cathrine Campbell at the front
of the church for their special time,
she asked them if they knew where
the word alphabet came from. This
led to a discussion of the Greek
alphabet, and then with the children
in a straight line, each one
represented alpha and all the letters
through to omega. Then all children
joined hands, forming a perfect
circle with no beginning and no end.
with Rev. Campbell in the middle.
“The feeling of security and love
inside this circle shows how we feel
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can ripen properly. Now isn’t that
just one of our little mysteries - a
cake ripening.!
Shortbread cookies in many forms
are also a popular treat, often made
just like Mother’s. In my case it’s
Ella recipe that’s the tradition. Each
special food has a reason for being in
the plans.
Each family has old and new
things that make the Christmas
season very special. To those outside
the circle they may seem strange but
to the family it’s just Christmas and
it feels right. The preparations are
the best part of the journey and so in
the weeks ahead take the time to
think of the important things in life
and use your time wisely to properly
prepare for only the important
stuff.
The bazaars are in full swing, one
or two each Saturday for you to visit.
The Christmas cookies are always
popular as well as the craft items that
make good presents. Don’t forget to
mark Dec. 6 on your calendar. Pop
into Huronlea for a little snack and
support the auxiliary sale that assists
the volunteers’ work with the
residents.
Book in a little time for a wee visit
w th some of the seniors who now
Newcomb ball is being studied in
gym.
Who are the Grade 5/6s’ new
friends? A new red-spotted newt and
a blue-spotted salamander. Besides
playing with lizards, they are
finishing a unit on the human body
and are learning about data
management. In social studies they
are learning about Egyptian fashion
and religion. In art they are learning
about perspective.
Grade 6 and 7s are learning about
ecosystems and even have a landfill
site in their room. In language they
are talking about storytelling and are
playing non-contact football in phys
ed.
The Grade 7/8s have been hard at
work on their magazines and are
glad that they are finally done. They
all look amazing and a lot of work
has been put into them. Now that the
language project is done they will be
working in literature circles.
In history they are finishing
learning about Canada’s
confederation and are finishing
volleyball in phys ed. The Grade 7s
are learning about problem solving
with equations and the Grade 8s are
continuing to cover all strands.
Report cards come out on Dec. I.
Principal Heather Beattie said
are presenting a reading of
Charles Oichcns'
A Christmas CaroC
on
Thursday, December 11, 2003
at 7 pm
in St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels
All star cast of readers include: Judy Maddren - Host of CBC Radio’s World Report Newscast;
Paul Steckle - Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce; Kelly McIntosh - Actor/Playwright/Director
at the Blyth Festival; Carol Mitchel - Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Huron-Bruce;
John Spencer - Retired Anglican Archdeacon of Huron and Perth Counties; and Christmas Carols
led by Community Choir.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth aged 10-14
and may be reserved by calling 887-9273.
< Limited tickets available at the door.
live there. It’s a good way to
remember the folks who contributed
to the life of our community not so
many years ago.
Posters and ads will let you know
of lots of neat things to do from now
to Christmas.
I’m hoping you have your Santa
parade plans all in place - 6 p.m. on
Saturday, Nov. 29 should see you in
the parade or lining the streets in
support of the village. We have a
host of great volunteers. Things just
happen because folks care about
community and in that caring take
time from their busy lives to
organize and confirm details. What
if no one booked Santa for a specific
time, what if the candy wasn’t
ordered, what if the bands weren’t
booked, what if no one advertised
the time and place and what if the
firemen weren’t scheduled to do up
the treat bags.
Oh my, we’re pretty fortunate that
this parade like other things in our
community just happen. Thank you
very much to all those who quietly
and often chronically make things
just happen.
Smile even if you don’t want to -
it’s good for you.
Bye now, Betty G.W.
“Our students have worked very
hard this term on both academic and
social skills. The overall results from
our EQAO Grade 3 and 6 testings
are out. Our students have improved
in every area. Literacy coaching is
going well.
The new temporary custodians are
Mr. and Mrs. Dill.
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