Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Day 1
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 DAY 1
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STAFF SUPERVISION |
Feb. 8 – Feb.19 |
Feb. 22 – Mar. 5 |
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Grade 6-7 Lockers |
Ms. J. Daly |
Mr. A. Fast |
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Grade 8 Lockers |
Ms. C. Hodder |
Mr. J. Hudson |
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Grade 9 Lockers |
Mr. P. Doerksen |
Ms. J. Johnson |
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HS Cafeteria |
Mr. K. Geddert |
Mr. T. Herr |
UNIVERSITY & COLLEAGE SCHOLARSHIP/AWARD INFORMATION
The Garfield Weston Awards are available for grade 12 students who will be attending COLLEGE in Canada in the fall of 2010 (including Red River). 25 entrance awards are available valued at $50,000. Applications must be received at their destination by March 23, 2010. See Mrs. Herr for further details.
University of Manitoba early admission deadline is February 19!!!
GENERAL STUDENT NEWS
All Grade 9 Nutrition Classes: REMINDER…Oral reports are due next class – 20% of your term mark…MAKE IT INTERESTING!!
Mom's Pantry: Tuesday (today) is the deadline for bringing in Mom's Pantry orders.
The City of Winnipeg is hiring program leaders for wading pools, facilities, children's and youth programs. The salary range is $9.36-$14.68. Applications are being accepted until April 9 at 510 Main Street or online at winnipeg.ca.
Rocky Mountain Trip: If you have ever dreamed of spending a week in the Rockies, of walking through alpine meadows, of breath-taking views from the top of a mountain, of clear streams and pure mountain lakes, the Rocky Mountain trip might be for you. A few spots are still available. Check with Mr. Plett. The trip will occur from June 29th-July 6th.
You can be an Olympic winner! Olympics Trivia Contest starts today in the library. Enter draw for Boston Pizza or $75 for Sports Chek. New questions daily.
MUSIC
Concert Choir: Tuesday Feb.16 is SA.
Junior Vocal Jazz: Guys meet in JP today at lunch.
LIBRARY
Win pizza from BP or $75 gift card for SportsChek! Enter the Library Olympic trivia contest starting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
SPORTS
The Junior High Boys: The boys came in 1st over the weekend at the Henry Izatt Tourney. They defeated Ecole Legerate, Faith Academy and Henry Izatt.
VARSITY BOYS: The VB defeated Miles Mac 92-84 in overtime on Friday and then defeated Daniel Mac 96-90 ranked #6 in the Consolation Final at the St. Vital tournament on Saturday. The VB are currently 20-11 so far this season. Congrats on a good weekend!
Cafeteria Lunch Specials for February 16, 2010 Week # 3
Monday…
Tuesday… Veggie or Ham and Pineapple Pizza with Caesar salad
Wednesday…
Thursday…
Friday….
Specials ($4.35)
Devotional Day 1, Tuesday, Feb.16, 2010
always welcome
The thought had been brewing inside for quite a while. His days were filled with dreaming and wondering of another life. Breaking free from it all, erasing the past, and venturing out on his own to make it without the help of anyone else, especially his dad. After all, if he just stayed where he was, life would still be the same in 10 years. Doing the same old thing, day in and day out. His brother would still bug him every moment of the day and he would be dependant on his dad until he died.
The stories of what it was like in the big city intrigued him. He was confident that he had what it took to make it out there. All he needed to do was go for it, take the risk, think about himself for once, and pursue his wildest dreams. He eventually made the choice; nothing was going to stand in his way. He went to his dad and asked if he could get his share of the inheritance early and, surprisingly enough, his dad went for it and divided up the farm appropriately. Shortly after this, he packed everything he owned, cashed in what he could, and made the move. He left nothing to come back to, as he was confident of his success in the city he was moving to. The new life turned out to be wild and dramatic, changing every moment. Every new day brought something different. There were no boundaries and no one to tell him what to do next. He was his own boss and did whatever he wanted, 24 hours a day. He had more money than he could ever have needed and money was everywhere in the city, there was no need for caution. Until one day when everything changed. The economy shifted and a famine hit the land. He lost everything he owned in what seemed to him like overnight.
You may have figured out the Bible story that you’re hearing. It’s about the prodigal son: the son who finds himself feeding pigs after this experience. He was so hungry that he wanted to eat the food that the pigs were eating. Eventually, he comes to his senses and remembers that even his father’s hired hands eat better than he does. He realizes that he will have disappointed his dad by squandering away his inheritance. He rehearses what he’ll say to his dad when he sees him.
However, when he gets home, he doesn’t’ have to explain anything - his father welcomes him with open arms and throws a feast for him. He is overjoyed that his son has returned home!
Prayer: In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Paraphrase from Experiencing Life, Mark Dowds and Jason Boucher.