Tuesday, November 6, 2012

RJC Update Nov 6-13


CONGRATULATIONS to the RJC Girls' Volleyball team who finished in first place at the Conference playoffs last weekend, and now advance to Regionals!  

  

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Thursday, November 8, 1:00-6:00 pm - PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS,  in the RJC Rehearsal Hall.  Parents will have an opportunity to meet with RJC staff Thursday afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm (come-and-go basis).  

- Friday-Monday, November 9-12 - NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY LONG WEEKEND - Classes end at noon on Thursday, with Parent / Teacher / Dean Interviews beginning at 1:00 pm in the rehearsal hall.  The school and dorms are closed for the long weekend.  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Dorms open again on Monday at 3:00 pm, and classes resume Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 am.

- Friday, November 9 - Boys' Volleyball Conference playoffs at Saskatoon Christian School (Hwy 16 & Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon).   Go to http://www.shsaa.ca/ets-game-results/4157 to see the draw.

- Saturday, November 10  - Girls' Volleyball Regional playoffs at Meath Park.  Go to http://www.shsaa.ca/ets-game-results/4223 to see the draw.


PLEASE NOTE:  For all SHSAA playoff tournaments (volleyball, football & soccer) the SHSAA mandates that the hosting schools collect a gate admission.  If you are planning to attend these events, please be prepared to pay admission.  This money is collected, forwarded to the SHSAA and they, in turn, pay for the officials for these events.  Thank you for your cooperation.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 17 in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year and planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 17, 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.  Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of connecting with friends and supporting the mission of the school.  This year's guest speaker will be Kim Pityn, Chief Operations Officer of MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Association) who will speak about "Sustainable Tools That Give Hope to the World".  The evening will feature live music performances from several individuals and groups in the RJC Alumni community. A Silent and Live Auction will also be held, and an offering will be taken during the event to fundraise for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 8th, so that the kitchen can prepare for the numbers expected.  Limited tickets available!

We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help with the banquet set-up on Friday afternoon after classes are finished (tables and chairs, linens, decorations, auction displays, etc).  If you are able to help, please contact the RJC Office for more details.    


- RJC ON STAGE Fall Theatre - Sunday and Monday, November 18 & 19, 7:00 pm in the Pit Theatre.  The RJC Theatre Arts class is preparing a stage version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie mystery "The 39 Steps."  The Musical Theatre class will present excerpts from "Godspell" - a story based on the book of Matthew.  TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the Sunday or Monday evening performances.  Tickets are $10 each, and need to be reserved by calling RJC at 306 232-4222.


GRADUATION PORTRAITS for Grade 12 students will be taken by Lifetouch Photographers at RJC on Monday, December 3.  


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