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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-04-01, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 1, 1987 Cougar Column - Zurich Public School • Kindergarten Fitness Program" in physical educa- In our class we have been looking for signs of spring. We spotted some robins in the school yard, and our class noticed some buds on the trees. Outside everyone has skipping ropes and balls on the playground. We made kites and windmills. We planted seeds and we hope they come up soon. Our reading buddies helped us make spring baby booklets. We are very happy spring is here. Grades 1 and 2 Through films and filmstrips and books we are learning about the universe, sun. stars, moon, earth and other planets. We are looking for the big dipper on clear nights. Spring activities will be observing signs of spring, birds arriving from the south, buds busting out into blossoms and leaves, flowers growing and green grass. We are practising for the "Canada o`den girnpJe3 The predicted winter weather, I for one was hoping might avoid us, is back in full force. Hopefully you haven't packed your winter clothing in moth balls for the summer. The movies shown last Monday evening were "Upper Canada Village"and_"Stampede". Now that daylight saving time is about to begin on the weekend, the length of time we are able to show the films may be limited. We were pleased to welcome the choir from the Christian Reformed church on Tuesday evening which is always enjoyed by our residents. Residents out visiting during the week were Mr. Aaron Gingerich, Mr. Fred Teeter, Mrs. Mary Gerber, Mr. George Grenier, Mr. Stephen Molnar, Mrs. Fern Love and Mrs. Ruth Taylor. The residents have appreciated the Pleasant weather so that they could enjoy their walks around the driveways and get their fresh air. For this week at least. they may have to remain indoors until the weather improves. Everyone has been very busy dur- ing the week enjoying the activities available for them. Bingo was played on Friday even- ing followed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Stephen Alles of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Zurich. tion classes. Our class would like to welcome a new student to grade two, Greg Quick. Grades 3 and .1 Grades three and four have been making booklets on senses. Jayne Westlake, Krista Schilbe, Dwight Gingerich and Dwayne McNab went to a mini -course on dancing. Grades 5 and 6 This month we have started spring - related activities. Several hikes around the school yard have made us realize the changes taking place in our environment. Wildlife posters will be prepared for the Ministry of Natural Resources contest.The well noted Canadian artist, Mr. Glen Loates, is the ambassador. Some of our class had prepared a Science Fair projects for Tuesday, March 31. Open house was from 6:30 to 8:30. Six novels have been used by grades five and six. We enjoyed the great variety. Many of us have shared our views regarding various chapters. The discussions were most educational. Grades 7 and 8 This month our class went to see a play 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at St. Boniface. We were very curious to see how Jack was going to climb the beanstalk. It was very funny when we, saw a big giant in the middle of the stage. We all thought it was a great play . On Friday March 13, we got our se- cond term report cards. Also that day we got out one hour earlier for the March break. On March 13 we started March break. The weather was very beautiful and many students enjoyed biking and doing their "spring clean- ing". We had lots of fun, but it was good to get back to school once again. It's that time of year! Time for basketball. The boys' team consists of Chris Gingerich, Jason Schilbe, David Kirk, Dan Thiel, Jay Hitchcock, Justin Scott, Jeremy Steinmann, Craig Redick, Mark Stuart and Joey Keller. The girls' team consists of Julie Crown, Julie Clarke, Patti -Ann Dickert, Andrea Hendrick, Heather Consitt, Tammy Restemayer, Dwana Forman, De Ann Forman, Susan McAdams and Kim Lovie. We hope they do,well! On March 20 Mr. Donders was at the gym teaching us about our SLEEPWALKER �MOONLIGHT \ MRDNESSSALE This Thursday Only Until 10 p.m. Don't Miss it! SUPER $AVING$ ON SAN DALS Women's Women's Reg. to $37.98 Reg. to $27.95 Girls' Reg. to $23.95 $14" EXTRA SPECIAL • Men's Work Boots Hi -Cut, Green Patch 63999 All sales final on these specials Smyth's MAIN ST. EXETER o r= PHONE 235-1933 Shoe Store Ltd f 4 magazine campaign. The prizes will bring much joy to those who sell subscriptions. We have two weeks to sell magazines. If we sell over $6,000 worth the class who sold the most magazines will get a six metre -sun- dae. The money will go towards play equipment and the grgde seven and eight Toronto trip. On March 26 the new Kindergartens came to be registered for next year.They got their eyes and ears checked while their mothers were signing papers. On Tuesday, March 31 our school held its annual Science Fair. Students from grades seven and eight presented their projects to the judges. That night from 6:30 to 8:30, the doors were open to anyone who wanted to view the projects. Towards the end of the evening our Science teacher Mr. Weido announced the top three pro- jects of each grade or category. Win- ners will go to the Huron County Science Fair. C.W.L. play is a big hit The three act play "Three Bright Girls" was proudly presented by the St. Boniface CWL ladies on Sunday evening at the school gym to a large audience._ The play is a mystery - comedy and takes place in the living room of a farm house near the small town of Zurich. If you missed it the first time, come out and see the se- cond performance on Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2.00. Children's choir. The St. Marys' Childrens Choir will be singing at the Mennonite Church this Sunday, April 5 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Draw winner The lucky winner of the $187.00 in the 50/50 weekend draw from the tickets sold during the hockey tourna- ment went to Sharon Woods from Seaforth. '('OR' weekend Several young people from town were among those who made a 'COR' weekend in Stratford at St. Michael's Parish. All found it to be very rewar- ding and meaningful. Sports night The annual Minor Athletic Sports Banquet and Awards Night will be held on April 23 at the community centre. Attend Lions' convention Seventeen from Zurich attended -the annual Lions club convention from Friday to Sunday that was held in Kit- chener this past weekend at the Con- estoga Inn, and all enjoyed it very much. ON STAGE THURSDAY — The St. Boniface CWL will be presenting a play entitled "Three Bright Girls" at St. Boniface School auditorium Thursday night. Shown from the left are Helen Creces, Julie Debus, Julie Gelinas and Nancy Regier. 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