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ALBERTA ADVENTIST EDUCATION COMMUNICATION Connecting Classroom, Constituency, & Christ Communication #19 case school events with photos for extended family mem- Inspire! bers no matter where they might live, as well as be a tool for advertising. Our schools are doing a good job staying cur- rent! (To be a part of any school, simply key in the name of The back page moves to the front! the school in the ‘Search for Friends’ bar. Select and Like This month my in-box has been pleasantly filled with and you can tap into Adventist education happenings!) delightful photographs showcasing all manner of activi- Thank you to each of you who have contributed to AAEC ties and events in our ten schools. From graduations to this past year and month. I love learning about what is hap- sports days to community outreach projects to taking the pening across the province and then sharing that with Alber- classroom outdoors and afield, the images demonstrate ta’s membership. We have a story to share and must con- curriculum and caring with tinue to keep ourselves in the pizzazz and passion. I forefront of educating our chil- am proud of Seventh-day dren/youth for the here and Adventist education in now…and for eternity! Alberta! It is fluid; evolv- ing and growing with I want to pay tribute to the Christ as the center and teachers, teacher-aides, and inspiration for each pro- volunteers who tirelessly con- cess, activity, and en- tribute hours and expertise in deavor. nurturing our young people. You daily “inspire hope, ignite Space and time doesn’t the imagination, and instill a allow me to recount each love of learning.” (Brad Henry) progressive step. There Students, you in turn inspire us with your zest and energy! is one use of technology that has taken wing in the past You put smiles on our faces and help us to age gracefully! couple of months which I want to mention… You are our “raison d’être” (reason for being)! Parents, your Facebook. This Social Media website does not always sacrifices to support and espouse Christian education are win popularity contests and certainly is a tool to be moni- not unnoticed. Numerous times you go without, you change tored. Six of our ten schools have, however, recently your plans, and you give of yourself because you believe in activated Facebook pages positively. They are informa- your children and the Adventist Education system. Thank tive and showcase a plethora of learning activities being you for the value that you place upon education, your chil- experienced by our children/youth. As I pursued the dren, and Alberta’s Adventist education staff! Without each accounts, it was challenging to leave their page because of you our schools cease to exist! of the interesting features. May we continue to be inspired by choosing Christian edu- A school Facebook account can provide day-to-day infor- cation until Jesus Himself reclaims His jewels! mation for students and their parents. It can also show- Inside this issue: Be inspired by the picture exposes Inspire! 1 and snippets that follow... Outdoor School 2,3 This ‘n’ That 4-7 Retirement 8 P AGE 2 School Outdoor Each year Grade 5 & 6 students from Alberta Adventist schools gather at Foothills Camp in Alberta’s parkland area for fellowship, fun, and amazing learning experiences in fresh air, sun- shine…and sometimes raindrops and wind. They come prepared and one never hears grum- bling and complaining. They sleep well, eat well, play well…and in general live life to its full- est. This year 121 students from all ten schools spent three days at the end of May. During the three days each student cycled through the nine exploration topics: Historical Trading Post, River Rush (determining speed and volume of the river), Marsh Monsters—pond ecolo- gy, Wired (electricity), Bubble-ology, Tracking Clues, Planter Manufacturing—crafting a wood- en planter, Float a Boat (groups made boats to race the final day), and LOG—log dissections. The highlight of the time was the auction on Day One where each group purchased with Out- door School (OS) money items such as pool noodles, tape, wood, foam etc to craft their boats for the final boat race. It was a lively auction as the students made decisions about how to manage their money to create the best possible boat. The OS money had pictures of the leaders Kevin Kiers, Scott Sackett, former Pastor Steve Reasor, and teacher, Steven Gabrys. Despite imperfect weather, the final boat race was a screaming success. Thank you one and all! Relive great moments through the pictures. Toting the boat. Auctioning supplies. The Race! Just look at that backdrop! Can you think of a more majestic setting in which to praise God? And look at all those participants! Singing and playing...what an opportunity! Eager “Marsh Monsters” investigated pond life. There were many oo-s and ah-s to be heard as a whole new world was discovered in the pond. P AGE 3 Each year students craft a project...often of wood. This year they built planters and completed the project with pansy plants. Wired...just right! Meticulous details to be achieved. What’s more fun than bubbles? Following the tracks! Studying the log Bargaining tools at dissections. the Trading Post. Determining the speed and vol- ume of the river was COLD, wet, muddy….and fun! And who wouldn’t opt for a class in Bubble-ology? You can be certain that in 2015 a whole new group Plenty of fresh air and enthusiasm of enthusiastic Grade 5/6 in this outdoor classroom! We students will be running invite readers who have skills to back to Foothills Camp for offer to contact Janet Griffith (403- three days of Outdoor 342-5044, Ext. 214). OS is held School. If you’re in that the last week in May. grade category, you can join them! P AGE 4 Curricula Moments... Curriculum must be constantly in the forefront...always providing the ultimate opportunities for our children...giving them the best of the best. The “best” isn’t always staged in elaborate facilities with the highest technology. As I re- viewed and selected the submissions, I swelled with pride, knowing that God is glorified daily. Drink deeply as you peruse the submissions. Each speaks for itself! Grade One students at College Heights Christian School participated in the annual Pioneer School Day on May 8, 2014. A classroom was transformed to look like a one- room school house with boys sitting on one side, and girls on the other side. Students came dressed in period clothing, and each brought a vegetable to add to the class soup pot for lunch. Slates and simple alphabet lesson booklets were used to learn the three Rs. At re- cess the students played Drop the Hankie. They tried to master Jacks, Button and String Spinners, and Jacob's Ladder toys. The teacher was strict and students needed to be on their best behaviour, just as in pioneer times. Even before the school day ended, students already asked if they could have another day of pioneer school because it had been so much fun. by Tarja Lee Grade One teacher at CHCS Boats & Buoyancy Gr. 2 Science at CHCS Abstract Art—PACeS Kiana-Gr. 11 Amanda-Gr. 12 The race is on! Danial-Gr. 12 P AGE 5 It makes me worry I want to pull my hair out Finals made to kill Haiku By Kiana, Jagged Edges Grade 11, PACeS student Me and my imperfections I have lots of them They are pokey enough to slice through plastic But yet, they are welcomed They are always welcomed into a lovely lock I have tried other locks but it just hurts too much to try that It seems Like the lock is always there for me And my imperfections Persona Poem By Rachel, Grade 11, PACeS student Choral Project The grade 5-8 choral students at Coralwood Adventist Academy were given the opportunity to create, compose, and perform their own original music. Under the direction and guidance of their music teacher, Colin Forde, the students worked in groups to write their own lyrics. Every song that was written has a positive Christian message. They also received guidance and advice from professional recording artist and Coralwood alumnus, Daniela Andrade. They collaborated with Mr. Forde to add music to the lyrics. After weeks of fine tuning and practice, the students went into Resonate Studios in Edmonton to record their songs. For most of them it was an enriching experience to see what the recording process is like. Sound engineer, Justin, was very helpful and patient with the novice recording artists. The goal is to put these songs on iTunes. All proceeds from sales will go to the music program for Grades 5-8. Submitted by Colin Forde Coralwood Adventist Academy P AGE 6 SSCS Takes the Classroom Outdoors... Sermon on the Mount… During one outdoor class, Eddie explains how worldly riches are like a plastic cup (without a bottom) of gold fish crackers. Riches may look good from the outside but they won’t last and you can't take them to Heaven with you. Just like you couldn't pick up the cup of goldfish and take them with you. Congratulations SSCS ‘K’ Graduates! ...and into the community The grade 6-9 science class visited Silver Cove, a rock/ fossil store in Lacombe. More outdoor fun Akiera Arden SSCS joined Cultural Celebration SMAS for a cooperative Sports Day experience. Cultural Day at Coralwood Delightfully colorful! Students from Mamawi came to share in the day.

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