THE FRIDGE DOOR - Toronto District Christian High School

THE FRIDGE DOOR
February 20, 2013 VOL XVIV NO. 11
Toronto District Christian High School (905) 851-1772
377 Woodbridge Avenue Prime Line (416) 410-9834
Woodbridge, ON L4L 2V7 Fax (905) 851-9992
Website:www.tdchristian.ca
In this volume:
Page 1: 150 Words or Fewer, 50th Anniversary Events, Praise & Petition, Grade 10 Parent Night
Page 2: Notes from the Board, Music News, Guidance
Page 3: Mentorship, Talent Show, US Hockey, Canadian Battlefields, Spring Break 2014 Trip Opportunity
Page 4: Athletics, Volunteer Opportunities, Help Send A Faclon Around the World
Page 5: Canadian Improv Games, The Pulse, TD Archive Request, Alumni Announcement, Spring Concert
Page 6: Former Teachers Luncheon, 50th Anniversary Gala, Student Volunteer Opportunity
Page 7: Tests and Assignments
150 Words or Fewer - William Groot
“He shoots, he scores!” Famous words from a Canadian icon, Foster Hewitt, on Hockey Night in Canada. Last Saturday, the
TD Students team soundly defeated the TD Alumni squad 7 to 0, at another one of TD’s 50th Anniversary events: Hockey
Night in Woodbridge.
Why a hockey game?
As Christians, we are called, challenged even, to use our whole beings in service to and worship of our Creator. That
includes physical activities. Our culture reveres sports to the point of excess. Yet sports – played the right way – allow
students opportunities to express themselves and honour God (like they do in music, drama, shop, and academics). In addition,
students learn about collaboration and interdependence as part of a team. Finally, it’s fun.
And, that’s why there was a hockey game.
P.S. In Edsby, some teachers have turned off the feature that displays students’ percentage grades. However, all assignments
are and will continue to be available.
50th Anniversary Events: Don’t miss out!
Spring Concert: April 30 Presentations Day and Former Teachers’ Lunch: May 31
Open House and Evening Gala: June 1 Alumni Plays, The Farmer Show and Drawer Boy: June 20 to 22
Praise & Petition
- A. Vanderkooy/M. Laswick
Rachael Weening along with chaperones Miraya Groot, Peter Groot, Erica Racanelli, Brad Kooy, William VandeWier and
Nick Weening are leaving for the Dominican Republic tomorrow, February 21. Marg Laswick and Joel Westerhof will be
leaving for Belize with 13 students on March 4. We wish for them a strong sense of God’s presence and leading as they
live, learn and work together within a variety of communities.
Grade 10 Parent Night
Course selections, college, university, apprenticeship, scholarships.. the journey towards post-secondary education can
be complicated, with information overload and no clear answers in terms of what to do next. Come to our annual Grade 10
Parent /Student Night on February 21 at 7:00 pm and learn how you, as a parent, can supplement what your child
is learning in their careers course and support their search for post-secondary options. There will be an overview of
course selections for Grade 11 and 12. Grade 10 students are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Notes from the Board
- Ruth Ann Schuringa
As a new board member, I am always amazed at the variety of topics discussed at each monthly board meeting. Our February
meeting highlighted the good financial situation at TD right now, with positive projections for new families in September
2013 as well. The school is continuously delving into project-based learning and has just given select Gr. 10 & 11 students
a tablet for their school work, as a pilot project. These are all good signs of a thriving educational place!
At this time of year the Contract Committee is busy with staff contract negotiations, which require some longer discussions
that are always rewarding. Praise God for good board-staff relationships.
The Board is tackling the tough issue surrounding CEAF and the CRA this month. An OACS-led Town Hall meeting for parents
was held on Saturday, Feb. 16. There are still more questions than answers but pertinent information will be forwarded
to parents as needed. Please pray for wisdom in this situation.
We continue to be thankful for God’s faithfulness in providing 50 years of Christ-centered education at TD. Those who
attended the Alumni-Student hockey game on Saturday were entertained (although the score was a bit lop-sided.) Next
big anniversary event: Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 30 @ the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Center, featuring performances
by present TD students and alumni. You won’t want to miss it!
Music News
- K. Hayward
There is a large variety of dynamic musical activity currently at TDChristian.
The Praise and Concert Bands will go to Bowmanville next week to participate in the Ontario Christian Musicfest. Students
will board buses on Thursday morning after our regular rehearsal. Students must bring their own lunch and snacks,
keeping in mind that regular allergy restrictions are still in place. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed for
the performance. Those staying for Talent Night will wish to bring a change of clothes to school for the evening.
Dress for the performance is: black dress bottoms (pants or long skirts) and white dress or dressy casual tops(shirts,
blouses, sweaters). Black dress shoes are also needed, ie. no running shoes.
The groups will return by 4:00 p.m.
For parents interested in taking in the performances, they will occur at 11:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. respectively.
Guidance
- A. Vanderkooy
Post-Secondary Applications
Arrange to visit universities and colleges during the March Break to help you make your final decisions.
Grade 12s: Your first semester final have been posted on OUAC and OCAS. Be sure to check your academic information
to make sure the marks and your current courses are listed correctly.
We continue to encourage all students who have applied to community college or university to read all (e)mail carefully
and to meet the required deadlines for supplementary application forms and information sessions. If you have questions,
please drop by the guidance office.
Scholarships
The Redeemer Foundation offers Academic Achievement Scholarships (valued at $2,500 per year for 4 years). For more
information about all Redeemer scholarships and financial aid see redeemer.ca/apply/financing.
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Mentorship
Marks have been updated in many classes for work thus far in mentorship. Five points for joining the mentorship group on
Edsby, 5 marks for picking a mentor, and 10 marks for an interview with that mentor. All the due dates, procedures, documents,
and information are on the splash page under mentorship and also in Edsby under the Mentorship group.
Talent Show
The TDChristian Talent Show begins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28. Get your tickets ahead of time to save on
cost and to avoid disappointment. Tickets purchased before Thursday are available for $7. Tickets will be available at the
door for $10.
Music Events:
April 19 - TDChristian will once again host a Grade School Band Festival. Participation by the Jazz Band and Concert
Band at the evening concert is anticipated.
April 30th - TDChristian music groups will be featured at the 50th Anniversary concert at the Richmond Hill Performing
Arts Centre
May 3rd - The Ontario Christian High School Choral Festival will take place in Guelph. Further details regarding tickets for
the evening concert available soon.
Interested in playing college hockey in the USA?
The Calvin College Hockey Program would like to invite all Grade 10,11 and 12’s to come to Grand Rapids, MI to visit the
college and play hockey. On Saturday, March 9 the hockey program will be sponsoring an opportunity to come and skate
with current team members. There is no cost to participate. As well, some meals and lodging can be provided. If interested
please go the www.calvinhockey.com website and sign up on the recruiting form. If you have any questions you may also
contact Mike Petrusma Head Coach at 616 389 7210. (Mike is a graduate (1981) of Toronto District Christian High.) Calvin
College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the team plays 30-35 games per year. They won the American Collegiate
Hockey Association’s Division III National Championship in Arizona in 2004. The cost for students to play is $100.00/year.
This is a great way for students to play hockey and attend a Christian College.
Canadian Battlefields Trip March Break 2013
In just over two weeks we’re off!! We plan to meet at lunch on Thursday’s to get up to date information about our trip. On
Wednesday, February 27 at 4:30 pm we will be meeting with all the student participants and then at 6:30 pm we would
like to have a dinner meeting with all the participants on the trip and their parent(s). This will be an opportunity to go over
final details and to answer questions you may still have about logistics. Please RSVP to Alice Vanderkooy if you have not
already done so.
Exciting Spring Break Trip 2014 Opportunity: Business Related!
A new and exciting opportunity is coming in March 2014. If you are interested in business, how would you like to travel to
Germany to visit a BMW factory or the German Stock Exchange. Maybe you would get a kick out of seeing how Chelsea
football club in London deals with merchandise, marketing, finance and staffing? Better yet, wouldn’t it be great if you could
do all three and more? Come to Careers Night on February 21 to find out more, or contact Mr. David Hagen at hagen@
tdchristian.ca for more information.
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Athletics
- M. Heinbuch
Our winter season is wrapping up. The Junior and Senior Boys Basketball team’s YRAA season came to an end last
week, on Thursday, as both teams suffered upset losses in the quarter finals of the YRAA play-offs. Special thanks to Mr.
Sjaarda and Mr. Bentum for coaching the junior and senior teams, respectively. The juniors play their final tournament
on Friday and Saturday in Hamilton.
The Girls Junior Tier 2 Volleyball team finished first in their division this year - earning a “bye” into yesterday’s YRAA
play-off tournament, hosted at TDCH. At the tournament the girls played very well and won their semi-final match. The
team now plays for the YRAA Tier 2 Championship on Friday, at E.S.C. Renaissance sy 3:30 p.m.
The Girls Junior Tier 1 Volleyball team also had their YRAA play-off tournament yesterday at Sacred Heart CHS. The
girls struggled and failed to qualify for the semi-final game. Special thanks to Coach Weening for her work this season.
The Senior Girls Volleyball play their YRAA play-off tournament today, at St. Jean de Brebeuf. Depending on how the
girls do, they could qualify for the YRAA Championship game, on Friday, February 22, at E.S.C. Renaissance. Game
time is at 8:00pm and there is an admittance fee. Once the YRAA play-offs are complete for the senior team, they will
begin final preparations for the 2013 OFSAA Championship, in Lakefield, ON., from March 4-6. As the YRAA representative
for Single A schools, TDCH will be completing against schools from all over the province. We wish Coach Dengerink
and the team all the best!
Badminton team tryouts have already begun. Dan Allard, a community volunteer for over ten years, is once again returning
to assist Mr. Godber and Mrs Dengerink with this year’s Junior and Senior teams. They hope to have the teams
chosen in the next two weeks. The season starts right after March Break.
Track and Field sign-ups began this week. Last year was our first appearance at OCSSAA Track & Field in over a decade.
We placed third at last year’s tournament - success we hope to build on this year. There are over 12 events that
students can sign-up for, from sprinting and jogging to throwing and jumping. Practices will start after March Break with
the OCSSAA Track & Field meet in early May. Mr. Heinbuch and Mr. Sjaarda will be coaching the team again. If there
are any parents with experience or expertise in track or field events, please email athletics@tdchristian.ca.
Girls Soccer had its first tryout last week. The next tryout will be after March Break. There is a solid group of players
returning from last year’s team, but with twelve players graduating, there are some large holes to fill. After the first tryout
last week, Coach Heinbuch is pleased with the new soccer talent in grades nine and ten.
Boys Soccer tryouts will begin after March Break. Coach Zondervan is excited to be back for a second year.
Senior Ultimate Frisbee tryouts wrapped-up this week. Team practices will begin after March Break. Junior Ultimate Frisbee
tryouts will begin after March Break. Coach Kooy is returning to help coach again this year. He and Coach Weening
will be co-coaching this year’s Junior and Senior teams, as Ms Weening is away in the Dominican Republic until April 18.
Volunteer Opportunities
1) We still have a few positions open for anyone who is still looking for daytime volunteering in the school store. You
will be running our cash during our lunch hour including giving change when needed to staff and students. If interested,
please call Antoniette at school 905-851-1772 X105 or on her cell 647-501-0879.
2) Parent volunteers needed to help with serving food on Talent Night, Thursday, February 28. We will also need help
after the night with clean-up. If interested, please email Mark Fluit: fluit@tdchristian.ca.
Help Send Our Falcon Around the World!
Arizona... Brazil... Haiti... The TD Falcon continues its flight around the world. If you are going somewhere outside of
Ontario, download our beloved Falcon and take a photo with it. Send that photo in and join the fun! Details at www.
tdchristian.ca!
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The Canadian Improv Games are coming to TDChristian!!!
Our Improv Team has advanced to the Canadian Improv Games
Regional Finals! This year the regional finals will be held at TD!
See the top 15 teams from the Toronto Region compete for on of
the coveted spots at the National finals in Ottawa. Regionals run
all next week (with the exception of Thursday’s “Talent Night”).
See all the talented teams and cheer on ours. Tickets are $5 a
night. Go to Improv.ca or email peters@tdchristian for more information.
Hope to see you there!
The Pulse
Have you watched The Pulse yet? The Pulse is TD’s very own television show, made by a Grade 9 class for and about
the students of TDChristian. Watch our latest episode by clicking on the link at www.tdchristian.ca.
TD Archive Request:
TDChristian maintains archives of the school’s history. It contains such things as yearbooks, photos, videos, audio
recordings, school publications, and newspaper clippings. To fill gaps in the archives, we are looking for the following
donations:
1) TD yearbooks for 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1980-81
2) TD clothing from bygone years (eg. TD T-shirts, girl’s bloomer-style gym uniform from the early years, old sports
uniforms, etc.)
3) photos, newspaper clippings, video footage
4) copies of school literature & writing anthologies such as “PHOENIX”
If you are willing to donate any of these items to the school, please email archives@tdchristian.ca or drop the item off
at the school office.
School Community Events
Exciting Announcement for Alumni
It’s not too late to get involved with this year’s alumni show! If you wish to be involved (either onstage or off), please
contact Rhiannon Knibbe, rknibbe24@gmail.com!
Spring Concert Tickets
The 50th Anniversary TDChristian Spring Concert takes place at 7 p.m on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Richmond Hill
Centre for the Performing Arts. Everyone is invited to this incredible night of music!
Tickets are free. We expect that the event will be at full capacity so don’t wait, order your tickets today!
Simply send an email to concert@tdchristian.ca and include your name, the number of tickets requested, and if you
would like to pick up your tickets in advance from the TDChristian office or at the box office window the night of the
concert.
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Former Teachers Luncheon
We’re looking for past, active and retired teachers. Invitations will be sent out this week to most of TD’s past teachers
to attend the May 31 Former Teachers Luncheon and Open House. However, we haven’t been able to track down
everyone. If you are a former teacher, or know where one is hiding, send us an email at iusedtobe@tdchristian.ca.
50th Anniversary Celebration Gala
The 100th Anniversary Gala won’t be happening until 2063. So get your your tickets now for the 50th Anniversary
Evening Gala on Saturday, June 1st. beginning at 5 p.m. at TDChristian High School.
Tickets are $25 each. To request your tickets, send an email to gala@tdchristian.ca with your name and the number
of tickets you require. You will later receive a confirmation email with payment instructions and how to receive your
tickets.
Volunteer students needed for Holland Marsh District Christian School’s 70 th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
The Gala is a fun and elegant event with about 200 people in attendance. We are looking for 4-6
volunteers for the evening.
Date: February 23, 2013
Location: Cardinal Golf Club, 2740 Davis Drive West, King, Ontario L7B 0G7 (10 mintues West of
Newmarket, 25 minutes north of Woodbridge).
Hours needed: Between 6-12 p.m.
Duties include: Greeting guests and assisting with coat check, ticket sales for raffle & distributing
silent auction items at end of evening.
Community service hours awarded: 6 Contact: Melinda Van Halteren 647-300-1485
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Tests & Assignments
Gr. 9 English (Helder)Day 1
- English test will be on Thursday, February 21. Check Edsby for the review sheet. Day 2 - An English test will be
scheduled shortly. Be sure to read your Outside Reading books. You will need to read at least 750 pages by the
middle of June.
Gr. Math 9 (Kim/VanderHeide)
- The Factoring Unit Test is scheduled for Feb 27 & 28. Lots of homework practice of the different types of factoring
is needed in order to do well on the test. All assignments are posted on Edsby.
Gr. 9 Science (all sections)
- This section’s final test is on Wednesday, February 27th. Students will begin their next section on Thursday, February
28th. Friday, March 1st is Project Day for Grade 9 Science.
Gr. 9 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- You are required to keep up with weekly sketchbook and Art History assignments. Good engineering was practiced
in the conceptual towers designed from rolled newspaper! We are now practicing perspective drawing techniques.
Gr. 10 Science (Kim)
- The chemistry unit will wrap up this week with a unit test on Friday. We will be moving on to physics in the next unit.
Gr. 10 Math (Fluit)
- Students have received a tablet to use for the rest of the semester. The tablet allows students access to a digital
textbook and to a graphing calculator. Students must bring their calculator to school each day.
Gr. 10 ESL (Mrs Sjaarda)
- We are currently enjoying student presentations on Canada. On March 5, there will be a test on roots, prefixes, and
suffixes. Students will receive details next week.
Gr. 10 Careers (Kim/Fluit)
- Students are encouraged to attend the Careers night. The guidance counsellors will be available that night and
grade 12 students will be sharing advice. Please do take the time to attend!
Gr. 11U Biology (VanSchepen)
- Diversity of Life Unit Test - Tuesday, Feb 26
Gr. 10 English (Helder)
- Creative Journal entry #1 is due on Friday, February 22. Be sure to read your Outside Reading books. You will need
to read at least 750 pages by the middle of June.
Gr.11 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- you are good at multitasking: book illustration, Pop Art portrait painting and Recycled Runway designs!
Gr. 11 University Chemistry (V Templeton):
- Unit 1 Test: Friday, February 22nd.
Gr. 12 English (Helder)
- Memo #1 is due on Friday, February 22. Notes for ISU Book 1 are due on Wednesday, February 27.
Gr. 12 Art (Tenyenhuis)
- Nice energy was put into the fluid acrylic painting techniques. Keep up with the conceptual thinking ideas. We are
now beginning a mono printing unit, focusing on landscape design. Remember to mark on your calendars that we
will be visiting the Art Gallery of Ontario for the day on April 2, the day after Easter Monday.
The Art Room needs small plastic mirrors, water bottle caps, kleenex boxes (flattened), playing cards, monopoly
money, bubble wrap and gum wrappers. Think of us as you recycle!
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