Grade 1/2 students visit Outdoor Ed Centre in December
Posted January 6, 2014
Learning happens in so many venues. The out of doors is an excellent learning opportunity for our students. Where was the snow in December? Do we even remember?
Holiday Concert Dec. 18th
Posted December 19, 2013
Our parents and community enjoyed the talent and skills of our entire student population from JK to grade 6 with music, poems, songs, dances, raps, guitars, laughs, inspiration, choirs and a generous donation to Mary’s Place and to our local food bank. It was all in one hour at Mackenzie King. We are a small school with […]
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Donation to the Food Bank – Dec. 18th
Posted December 17, 2013
Attend our holiday concert tomorrow and bring a donation to our local food bank. Our leadership team is co-ordinating this initiative to help those in need in our community. Let’s FILL the bottom of our tree in the front foyer!!!!
Holiday concert dress rehearsal Dec. 17th
Posted December 17, 2013
Social Responsibility Assembly
Posted December 13, 2013
Students listened to an inspirational story called “Lily and the Paperman.”
Understanding the Dec. 20th PD day
Posted December 11, 2013
As you may be aware, the Waterloo Region District School Board’s school year calendar has designated December 20, 2013, as a Professional Development Day. Students will not be at school on this day.
Garage Sale Dec. 11th in the Gym
Posted December 10, 2013
On December 11th, our Gym will be full of gently-used “gems” to buy for all of your holiday shopping. Proceeds will go to Mary”s Place. Small change is appreciated.
Toonies for Philippines
Posted December 10, 2013
Thanks to the initiative of our Grade 6 student leadership team, we collected $194.90 in toonies and other coins to send to our global neighbours in the Philippines. Our December character goal is “WE HELP THOSE IN NEED!” Thank you to our Mackenzie King community for your generous support in helping to make our […]
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75 Coats Donated to ONE WARM COAT
Posted November 27, 2013
Thank you to all students and families who donated coats and even some hats, boots and mittens to our One Warm Coat Campaign. We are showing empathy and caring by helping those in need. Our November goal of Empathy and December goal of Social Responsibility have been demonstrated through your gracious giving.
Reading is Thinking
Posted November 25, 2013
Our grade 1/2 students are learning that good readers ask questions while they read. This allows them to really think about the meaning of the text and make personal connections.