Our Mission: Woodstock ChristianSchool provides Christ-centered qualityelementary education for children ofbelievers to equip them for a life ofpraise and service to God throughcommitted and dedicated teachers,parents and supporting community.

December 2013 - January 2014

Upcoming EventsDec. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior’s Tea: 1:15 “The Greatest Gift” Program 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.Dec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board MeetingDec. 20 . . . . . Christmas Carol Chapel 8:30Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 . . . . . . . Christmas Break*Jan. 6 . . . . . . . . . . New Year’s Chapel 8:30Jan. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board MeetingJan. 23 . . . . . . . . Restorative Justice Video

Jan. 30 . . . . . . . JK/SK Information EveningJan. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.D. Day*Feb. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Theme Assembly 8:30Feb. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JK/SK RegistrationFeb. 14, 17 . . . . . . . Family Day Weekend**Feb. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board MeetingFeb. 20 . . . . . . . . . Restorative Justice VideoFeb. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.D. Day*

phone: 519-539-1492 fax: 519-539-1893 email: office@woodstockchristian.ca website: www.woodstockchristian.ca

BOARD NEWSThe board is just beginning

a discussion about class sizesfor next year.

Due to the school namechange all the committees are

working on updating their handbooks and policies. The goal is tohave all documents updated by the end of the school year.

The Board is thrilled about the results of the auction andwould like to thank everyone involved.

The new float for the Christmas parade was very well doneand students had a great time.

J. Paluska

Woodstock ChristianSchool is a prayerful ,thriving, energetic schoolcommunity where aChrist-centred educationequips our students to livea life of Christian service.(WCS vision statement).Our school community isan exciting place to be!Students and teachers formthe obvious sector of this

community, but WCS is blessed through another group of people,who bring vitality and joy to the school. Their passion for theschool also brings to life the vision statement quoted above.VOLUNTEERS at WCS are invaluable and never taken forgranted!

Teachers work more effectively with the help of the classroomvolunteers. Helping with the marking, coming into class to assistwith individual students or guiding small groups as they work onprojects, math drills, reading practice, writing, music/bandexercises, they lovingly partner with teachers in leading childrenthrough Christ-centred learning. Volunteers provide musicalaccompaniment for choirs, help in the computer lab, sign out booksin the library, lead an elective group, or offer a helping hand withspecial service opportunities. Teachers love their room parentswho assist in finding drivers for class trips, who plan teacher'sbirthday parties, who send encouraging emails/notes, who bring ina special treat or drink, or come in to be that extra pair of hands onspecial event days and SO much more. Volunteer coaches andreferees from the school community offer their expertise andskillfully, patiently work with teams as they practice and play theirgames.

The Board of Directors of the John Knox Christian SchoolSociety, which operates Woodstock Christian School, arevolunteers who spend hours discussing direction and vision for WCS, who work with committees to lead in human resources,property and building maintenance, program, fundraising,

community relations, transportation. Committee members comealongside with their know-how to do the work that is needed tomake the school run well. Their leadership, vision,direction-setting knowledge and common sense are so appreciatedas they seek God's guidance to lead the school!

Special events' volunteers come in and work hard and long onspecific projects - what fun and energy they exhibit! The familywelcome dessert evening, the golf tournament, the Santa Clausparade float, the Christmas seniors' tea, the bazaar, ChristianEducation week - all these events demand dedication, planning,creativity and lots of work. Watching the team of people organizeand run the Winter Fest Auction from my office was a delight! Forweeks volunteers picked up and delivered donations. They wereexcited! Then the organizing team moved in for several days,entering current data into the computer, decorating and setting upthe gym, numbering the auction items, making decisions as to what was going into the silent and live auctions, packaging andarranging all the items in an attractive fashion on the tables. Thenthe auction began! The food/hospitality crew were busy in thekitchen while the auctioneers and the 'spotters' entertained andpersuaded the audience to part with their money for the cause ofthe school while taking home great purchases. Volunteers at thetables in the halls were tallying purchases and collecting themoney. Everyone felt like they were part of the community andcheered when the numbers reached $40,000 with an anonymousdonor matching the last $10,000 dollar for dollar for a grand totalof $50,000! WCS is a thriving, energetic school indeed!

Several times a week, volunteers come to administer the giftcard voucher program. Many people in our community participatein this program, coming to the school regularly to purchase theirgrocery and gift cards. There are also the volunteers that help outwith in-school events such as the Book Fair, the MS Read-a-thonand the annual pancake breakfast. Our volunteers model for uswhat it means to live a life of service to the community.

A new endeavour that has begun to keep tuition at anaffordable rate is the Once Again Upscale Resale store. Many,many volunteers sort clothes and other items, stock shelves, clean,repair furniture and appliances, and wait on customers. This workblesses not only the families in the school, but also the volunteersat the store and the customers in the community who come to buyand visit.

We profess to be a prayerful community. Many, many timesI am told that you as community are praying…for the teachers, forthe board, for students with specific needs, for bus drivers, forsafety as students travel on class trips, for me in my work. Thereis nothing more precious, more meaningful for me than to sit withyou and pray. God guides us, he fills us with his spirit, it is throughprayer that we come so close to him. The prayer ministry is crucialto the school - I thank God for all who pray, holding the school andall it encompasses before our loving Lord.

The volunteers at WCS live out their gifts of service forstudents, teachers, parents, community. Thank you to all whovolunteer at WCS ...you truly are a gift, a blessing!

Bernice Huinink-Buiter

JOHN KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY BOARD MEMBERS:Chairperson: Jarend VanRooyen 519-539-6916 Vice-Chairman: Steve Haagsma 519-485-0766

Treasurer: Caren Duizer 519-467-0230 Secretary: Jeff Paluska 519-424-3936 Vicar: Kathryn Takacs 519-539-4727Members at Large: Jamie Hickey 519-539-3599 Alfred Geerlinks 519-424-3825 Marlene Lendvay 519-424-2632

Elaine Wesselson 519-475-4071 Evelyn Tilstra 519-421-2938 Jolanda Horinga 519-475-6450

WinterFest Auction 2013 - Woodstock Christian School extends sincerethanks to the following businesses for their donations to our WinterFest 2013 Auction that washeld on November 15th. We truly appreciate your outstanding support. Please continue to support these business donators throughout the year!

ABS Canada Paul LesterAfrican Lion SafariAgri-Plus Mark & Christine VanIttersumAl’s Tirecraft, Burgessville4 Cats Art StudioAdventures on Wonderland, LondonAlbert Renkema, Maizex SeedsAlta Genetics, Gary MarkusAnderson’s Appliances, IngersollAngling OutfittersARM ContractingBigham the MoverBingemans Grand Experiences KitchenerBirtch FarmsBobcat of BrantfordBrenda Sol, Norwich Place Hair DesignButtons & Bows NorwichBurgessville GrainC & D LanesCambridge Butterfly ConservatoryCampbell’s Office Supplies, IngersollCarpet One Floor & HomeClovermead Family FarmCoffee CultureCountry Side Camp & Conference CentreCoyles Country StoreCorner Farm MarketCottage GardensCrabby Joes, WoodstockCreekside GolfCRI - Genex. Hans BrusDean Michael’s GriddlehouseDean’s Feed MillDe Jong EnterprisesDeVor EnterprisesDey’s Equipment Centre TillsonburgDi-Namic Travel Ltd., Diane VanMeerDrayton EntertainmentDrianneh Green DairyDubois Honda Brennan BeattieDulux Paints - Cindy ThomasEast Park Golf GardensEastGenEden Ridge EquestrianElly Veld - AvonEmbro Feed & SupplyErb Trasport, New HamburgFloral Buds & DesignEurocan DiecastFoodlandGallery Cinemas, WoodstockGenervations Joe RusswormGiant Tiger, WoodstockGJ’s Farm EquipmentGoodLife Fitness Steve RossiterGord Anderson Automotive Jeff Bowman

GorwoodGrand Valley FortifiersGunn’s Hill Artisan CheeseHaight’s Garden Centre & LandscapingHolstein JournalHome Building CentreHudson’s FurnitureImogene’s & WERCreationsIngersoll Golf ClubIngersoll Home CentreInike Rombouts, Floral DesignerIngersoll Rent-AllJakeman’s Maple ProductsJenny’s Wellness CentreJTK Farms & VandeBelt FarmKaylia - A Boutique for Women NorwichKelsey’sKoch’s KornerLeon’s Furniture, WoodstockLester’s Bovine ProductsLondon Regional Children’s MuseumLockhart’s OdysseyLubricare, WoodstockMagnolia GalleryMarkvale FarmsMarkwood Farms Peter & Pauline MarkusMaya Health Food and Dutch StoreMcKays Food Market, EmbroMcKim Home HardwareMerrifield’s BookshopMeyers Greenhouses & Helen YsselsteinMidas Auto Service, Curtis LangfordMint & Chocolate, NorwichMontana’s CookhouseMostly RosesMountainoak CheeseMycogen Seeds, Art HeidbuurtNature Feed Centre, BurgessvilleNew Life MillsNesbitt Coulter Law FirmNieuwland Feed & SupplyNorwich DeliNorwich Veterinary ServiceOld Theatre Flowers , NorwichOlde Bakery Cafe, IngersollOntario Science CentreOxford Feed Supply , IngersollOxford Insta-ShadeOxford Sand & GravelOxford Source for SportsP & H Foods, Robert & Tammy HaverkampP.C. OptionsPicard’s PeanutsPremier EquipmentQuality Hotel & SuitesR & F Alpacas Roelf & Francien Hoving

Renhope FarmsReyneveld & Sons RoofingRoyal Botanical GardensSB Photography, Sheryl Benjamins-BakkerSacha’s SalonSacwal Flooring Canada Harvey NielsonSchep BakeriesSearles Motor Products, IngersollSelect SireSeven Sisters Quilting, NorwichShoppers Drug Mart, 333 Dundas St.Sinden Feed & SeedSouth Easthope Mutual InsuranceSprucewood Tack, Melinda VanceStam BakeryStaples, WoodstockStep & Style, NorwichSteve’s Automotive Ltd.Swiss Chalet - WoodstockSydnie Crockett PotterySymons, Wearn & Smith ChartAccountantsT.S.C StoresThe Christian ArmouryThe Credit BureauThe Grand TheatreThe Hallmark ShoppeThe Little Book ShoppeThe MufflermanThe Savings Shop, NorwichThornton Sand & GravelTilstra PlumbingTim Hortons, 75 Thames St. IngersollToronto Blue JaysTotal Equipment RentalsToronto ZooTurkstra Lumber, BrantfordVanderKooi Dairy FarmsVanRooyen Earthmoving Ltd.Verkuyl FarmsVillage MarketWhale & Ale Pub, KitchenerWhitelaw AutomotiveWilson & Markle JewellersWomen’s Goodlife FitnessWoodstock HyundaiWoodstock Optical CentreWoodstock Print & LithoWoodstock Sewing CentreWoodstone Precision CabinetryWoodstonian Holsteins Inc.Zabian’s Mens WearZorra TV & Appliance

WINTERFEST THANK YOU — We wish to thank everyone who participated in our18th annual G.S.T. auction, whether by donations, time, attending and/or purchasing. A specialthanks to Hendrik Mulder and Jesse VanNoord for auctioneering! Many hands are needed to makethis auction a success and each year many people step up and help out – you are all greatlyappreciated! We are thankful for all of our supporters and give God the praise for the blessings wehave received. This year we raised approximately $50,000 for Woodstock Christian School. Thankyou!

GROCERY VOUCHER PROGRAM — Do you need a solution to your Christmas gift givingproblems? Gift Certificates may be the answer and we have many to choose from. (Check out the complete list

on the back page of this Ink-Links) Tim Horton’s or Mr. Sub coupons make great gifts for the paper boy,car pool driver, etc. or as a great stocking stuffer for your friends and family! Many people stock up at M

& M’s for their Christmas parties, and Canadian Tire coupons can be used at the store, for car repairs, andfor gas purchases. Please consider participating in this wonderful program.

484 Dundas St., Woodstock(near Riddell & Dundas St.) 519-290-1200Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5; Saturday 9:30 - 4.

We sell gently used and new items - Clothing, Shoes, Toys, Books, Furniture, Home Decor, Seasonal Items, Household Items, OutdoorItems. Thank you for your donations! We gratefully accept donations during our regular business hours. Once Again raises funds forWoodstock Christian School.

We often receive some real treasures and unique items. These items will be displayed in silent auctions each month. Make sure youstop in to see! Like us on Facebook and look for us on KIJIJI for some of our NEW furniture as well as other unique items.

You are invited to join us at our Christmas Chapel on December 20th at 8:30 a.m. Pastor Little will speak, we will sing lots of Christmas Carols and enjoy fellowship.You can also help us start the new year by joining us at our New Years Chapel on

Monday, January 6 at 8:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Gervais.

THE COMMUNITY CORNER

The first term of school is now completed, and with thesnow finally arriving it is starting to feel like winter. We trustthat all the families new to our school are starting to feel athome here. It was great to see the many families that attendedour recent and very successful GST Auction. Thanks to all whocontributed to make that event a success.

We entered a totally redesigned WCS float in theWoodstock Santa Parade year- with the theme "Jesus theGreatest Gift of All". This year we were blessed with a mildday that brought out large crowds and added to the enjoymentof all those participating. Thank you to the grades 2 and 5students who shared the message of Jesus through carols andsong. Thank you to the organizers and community membersthat helped to make this event possible. Special thanks PeteVoskamp for driving again this year, to Legacy Express (andthe vandenHeuvels) for use of their facility for set-up, to JeffHanenburg for sound, to Window Wraps for donating largeamounts of purple fabric, and to Bigham The Mover for thedonation of boxes.

The students are working hard to prepare for our Christmasprogram: "The Greatest Gift" where all the students will beparticipating either through music or drama. We hope that youwill join us as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of thebirth of our Saviour.

Seniors Appreciation Tea & Program:Tea & Social – 1:15 p.m. Matinee performance – 2:00 p.m

Evening performance of “The Greatest Gift”7:00 p.m. in the WCS gymnasium.

We have already had three choir visits. The Primary Choirvisited Covenant CRC and the Senior Choir went to OxfordBaptist Church, while the Junior Choir sang for patients atWoodstock General hospital.

Upcoming Church visits:March 30th – Huron Park Baptist – Junior ChoirApril 6th – Maranatha CRC – Senior Choir

As we look ahead to the New Year, we welcome backDawn Streutker as she resumes her role as AdvancementDirector here at WCS. 'Welcome Wednesdays' start again, sowe encourage families to invite families you know that mightbe interested in checking out WCS! The JK/SK Informationevening will be held on Thursday, January 30th. This is a greatopportunity to hear about our amazing JK and SK programs,meet teachers, and learn more about WCS! As always, if youhave any questions please feel free to contact the school at519-539-1492.

As I reflect on the past year, I feel so blessed to have beenpart of this staff again for this year. So much has happened inone year! God has certainly blessed the work that has beengoing on in this community. I look forward to my new role asmember, volunteer and supporter. I wish each of you God'speace and blessing this Christmas.

Mrs. Schmor

It is Advent and our hearts are longing…! longing for peace in places of strife and hurt, ! longing for restoration of brokenness in relationships, of brokenness in spirit, ! longing for of healing in a world full of pain, sickness, destruction, ! longing for everything to be made new again. Our HOPE as we wait in expectation is found in God's promise to come and live with us.Our PEACE is found in the coming of Christ-child who brings wholeness. Our LOVE is fulfilled in God's love for his world. Our JOY is made complete at Christmas- Jesus is born… God is with us!Hallelujah! What a gift – the greatest gift indeed is our Saviour! My prayer is that God will fill us with hope, peace, love and joy this Christmas season as we wait in expectation and acceptthe greatest gift of all, our Saviour! Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year, 2014– Rooted in the Love of Christ!

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN – MS. STEPHANIE LINKER &GRADE 5/6 – MR. GREG HIEMSTRA

Grade 5/6 and Junior Kindergarten students long for Fridays. Every Friday the twoclasses gather to work on an activity together. We are “buddy” classes. We often read,or paint together such as John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields". Most recently wehave written an acrostic about Christmas that shows what Christmas is really aboutalong with some group artwork. Our two classes wish you a blessed Christmas as youcelebrate the real meaning of Christmas.

christhistoryroad that Mary tookif you don't believe you don't receivesalvationtreemaryalways love Jesusstar

ChangWoon, Greg, Alissa

Our grades 3, SK & 8 classes challenged us to donate coatsto the Coats for Kids program. We delivered 70 coats, 8snowpants, along with gloves, scarves, boots & hats to

Operation Sharing for distribution. We were blessed with the opportunity to warm the hearts,

heads, bodies, and hands of those in need.

The grade 4 class traveled to Stratford and performed “Romeo &Juliet” on the stage at the Studio Theatre. Students toured the

backstage, warmed up with Festival actors and performed to anaudience of parents, teachers and many high school groups.

What an experience!

Christhas been born.wrapped in clothin Jesussheepto be thankfulmost truthfula holyShepherd

Skylar, Kang-Hyun, Noah

Christ Jesusholy Godrepentintelligent Godsins are badtime to spend with Godmerryattached to Godschool helps us learn about God

Joel, Leanne

Christ makes ourHouseRootedInSalvationThatMakesAnybodySaved

Matthew, Ryan, Julia

ChristHeartsRejoiceImmanuelSaviorTreeMerryAngelsStar

Halli, Ciara, Adrienne

CarolsHistoryRemembering Jesus being born I love ChristmasSingingTreesMany giftsAlways funSalvation

Keaghan, Lauren, Chelsea V.

Christmas treeHeaven comes downReceiveIsraelSaviorTreeMangerAmazing GodSin forgiven

Henny, Paige, Chelsea H.

CHRISTHOLY NIGHT, HEARTRICHESIMMANUELSIN FORGIVENTREEMARYAMAZING GRACESAVIOUR

Joey, Justin, Micah

ChristmasHappy DayRing The Church BellsI Love You LordSaviourTreeMangerA birth of a childShepherds came to see him

Amy, Marisa, Anna

ChristHolyRighteousIt's the daySaviourThe three wise menMerry ChristmasAngelsStar

Chelsea R, Madeline, Bjorn

Christ's BirthdayHallelujah, He's born!Really Awesome SaviourIsrael's Great SonStarTime for saving, said GodManger in a stableAngels singingShepherds met Jesus

Janine, Grace, Rose

ChristHolyRead the BibleI am a ChristianStudy the bibleTell everyone about JesusMaryAmazingSaviour

Daytn, Tyler, Jinho

Christ is bornHeaven's kingRiches were givenIt's a gift from heavenStarThree WisemenManger he was born inAnimals worshipped himShepherds

Jocelynne, Corryn, Yinka

Christ is bornHouse decoratingRejoiceI love ChristmasShepherdTo save our sinsMary has a babyAn angel appearsSo many presents

Nolan, Mark, & Nika

WCS VOUCHER PROGRAM ORDER FORM Paid by: ‘ Cheque ‘ Cash ‘ Debit

Name _______________________________________ Rewards to: Your own tuition account “Other family: ________________

Phone:_______________ Date:__________________ TAF “ WCS “

Store % earned Quantity x Value = Dollar Amount Totals

Food Basics / A&P / Dominion / Ultra Food & Drug

Gift Cards 5.0%

x $25 =

x $50 =

x $100 =

Zehrs / Loblaws / Independent / No Frills

Gift Cards 5.0%

x $25 =

x $50 =

x $100 =

x $250 =

IGA / Sobeys / Knechtel / Food Town / Price Chopper / Foodland

(Vouchers are also available) Gift Cards 5.0%

x $25 =

x $50 =

x $100 =

M & M Meat Shops Gift Cards 5.0% x $25 =

Norwich DeliGift Cards 5.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Red ThistleVouchers 5.0%

x $10 =

x $25 =

Boston Pizza — NEW! Gift Cards 5.0% x $25 =

Crabby Joes Vouchers20.0%

x $10 =

x $25 =

East Side Marios Gift Cards 8.0% x $25 =

Kelseys/Swiss Chalet/Montana's Gift Cards 4.0% x $25 =

Mr.Sub Vouchers 10.0% x $5 =

Tim Hortons

Gift Cards 5.0%

x $5 =

x $10 =

x $25 =

Wendy’s Gift Cards 3.0% x $10 =

Allen Lumber (Castle Building Centres)Gift Cards

10.0% x $50 =

x $100 =

Home DepotGift Cards 1.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Home Hardware /Home Furniture Home BuildingCentre Gift Cards 4.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Canadian Tire (Store, Gas Bar, and Auto Repairsand you still receive Canadian Tire money!) Gift Cards 4.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Steve’s AutomotiveJuliana Drive, Woodstock Gift Cards 5.0%

x $50 =

x $100 =

Chapters / Coles / Indigo Gift Cards 10.0% x $25 =

Giant Tiger Gift Cards 3.5% x $25 =

Mark’s Work Warehouse Gift Cards 7.0% x $25 =

Payless Shoe Stores Gift Cards 7.0% x $25 =

Sears — can be used for Catalogue, Store, On-lineTravel & Home Improvement Purchases Gift Cards 3.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Shoppers Drug Mart(all Store Purchases & Prescriptions) Gift Cards 5.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Staples Business DepotGift Cards 3.0%

x $25 =

x $100 =

Winners Gift Cards 8.0% x $25 =

Zellers /The Bay /Home Outfitters Gift Cards 3.5% x $25 =

Total Order Amount $