RJC Update Oct 29-Nov 5

Congratulations to the Rosthern Longhorns Football team who advance to Provincial Semifinal playoffs this weekend.  See below for more information.

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Friday, Nov 1 - Report cards and Dorm Reports will be mailed on or before Friday.

- Friday & Saturday, Nov 1-2 - Boys' Volleyball tournament at John Paul II, North Battleford.

- Saturday, Nov 2 - Girls' 3A Volleyball Conference playoffs at Hague High School.  RJC plays at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.   

See the SHSAA website for details.   http://ext.shsaa.ca/ets/view_standings.php?p_schedule_id=4571&p_staged_event_id=881

- Saturday, Nov 2, 1:00 pm - 2A Football Semi Final playoff game, Rosthern versus Wynyard, at Rosthern High School football field.

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.

- Tuesday, Nov 5, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm -  RJC will be taking all Grade 12 students to the SEE YOUR FUTURE Career Fair at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

- Tuesday, Nov 5, 7:00-9:00 pm - Youth Night Takeover at Nutana Park Mennonite Church.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 7, 1:00-6:00 pm 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).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Long Weekend (November 8-11).  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Classes resume Tuesday, Nov 12 at 8:30 am.

- RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 16, 5:00-6:00 pm in the school chapel (2nd floor).  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year, but just as importantly, planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.   Everyone is invited to join us.  This year's guest speaker will be Susan Schultz Huxman, President of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, ON.  The evening will feature music by Sine Nomine Men's Quartet (Peter Hooge, Duff Warkentin, John Elias, Robert Dick), and a Silent Auction.  An offering will be taken for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 7th.  

If you have an item that would be suitable for the silent auction (whether you plan to attend or not), let us know.  There is also opportunity for businesses to provide corporate sponsorship of the fundraising banquet.  If you are interested in supporting RJC as a corporate sponsor, please contact Dan Richert, RJC Development Officer at dan@rjc.sk.ca.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- GRADUATION PORTRAITS for Grade 12 students will be taken by Lifetouch Photographers at RJC on Monday, December 2.  Please try to ensure that your child does not have other appointments scheduled for that day, as no retake date is scheduled for Semester One.  More information to follow.

- CANADIAN TIRE MONEY:  Are you carrying around Canadian Tire money, always forgetting to cash it in?  RJC will gratefully accept donations of Canadian Tire cash, which will be used to purchase classroom and chapel audio/visual equipment as we are able.  Simply throw it in an envelope and mail it to RJC, or drop it off at the office when you are at the school.  It will be put to good use.  Thank you!

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Kielke & Sausage Supper

Last Monday at Bethany Manor in Saskatoon, Chorale gave two performances at the Kielke & Sausage Supper fundrasier.  This was Chorale's first outing for the year. Thanks to the cooks and volunteers to who fed the hundreds of appreciative RJC supporters!

RJC Chorale directed by Richard Janzen. Audrey Falk Janzen is at the piano.

Ryan's solo in "MLK"

Jayna sang a solo in "Build on a Rock!"

RJC Update Oct 22-29

Congratulations to the Boys' Soccer team who advance to 1A Provincial 7v7 playoffs in Middle Lake this weekend.  Congratulations also to the Rosthern Longhorns Football team who advance to Provincial Quarter Final playoffs this weekend.  See below for more information.

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Thursday, Oct 24 - Yearbook Workshop in Saskatoon.

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 25-26 - 1A Boys Provincial Soccer playoffs at Middle Lake (first game for RJC is Friday at 11:00 am vs Middle Lake).  

View draw details on the SHSAA website at:   http://ext.shsaa.ca/ets/view_bracket.php?p_schedule_id=4524&p_staged_event_id=871

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 25-26 - Boys' Volleyball Home Tournament at RJC.  

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 25-26 - Girls' Volleyball tournament at LCBI (Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute) Outlook, SK.

- Saturday, Oct 26, 1:00 pm - 2A Football Quarter Final playoff game, Rosthern versus Hudson Bay, at Rosthern High School football field.

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.

- Sunday, Oct 27, 10:00 am - RJC Concert Choir will sing at Rosthern Mennonite Church (3016 - 5th Street) during the morning worship service.   Concert Choir performances are part of the curriculum requirements for Choral 10/20/30, and all choir students are expected to participate.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- SEE YOUR FUTURE Career Fair, November 5 - RJC will be taking all Grade 12 students to this event at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 7, 1:00-6:00 pm 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).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Long Weekend (November 8-11).  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Classes resume Tuesday, Nov 12 at 8:30 am.

- RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 16, 5:00-6:00 pm in the school chapel (2nd floor).  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year, but just as importantly, planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.   Everyone is invited to join us.  This year's guest speaker will be Susan Schultz Huxman, President of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, ON.  The evening will feature music by Sine Nomine Men's Quartet (Peter Hooge, Duff Warkentin, John Elias, Robert Dick), and a Silent Auction.  An offering will be taken for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 7th.  

If you have an item that would be suitable for the silent auction (whether you plan to attend or not), let us know.  Silent Auction items will be displayed, along with the name of the person and/or the company that donated the item.  If you own or work for a business that would have an interesting product or service to donate to the auction, this could be an advertising opportunity for you while benefitting RJC at the same time.  All items are very much appreciated.  Please call or email the school office as soon as possible if you are interested in donating an item to this event.

There is also opportunity for businesses to provide corporate sponsorship of the fundraising banquet.  If you are interested in supporting RJC as a corporate sponsor, please contact Dan Richert, RJC Development Officer at dan@rjc.sk.ca.

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Chapel Review Weekending October 18th

Chapel Report

Friday Oct. 18, 2013

RJC hosted Kaytee Edwards, Community Engagement Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan, in chapel on Tues. Oct. 15.  Kaytee introduced the students to MCC and explained her history of involvement with the organization where she began as a volunteer with the Kids’ Club program at Meadow Green in Saskatoon’s Southwest end.  Kaytee encouraged the students to get involved in their communities and with MCC—you never know where it might lead.  Kaytee will be helping coordinate RJC’s annual Alternative Service and Learning Opportunities (ALSO) week in Saskatoon this year.   

On Thurs. Oct. 17 the Faith and Life Committee organized a school wide game of “Kindness Twin Twin Day Day” dodgeball.  The game used this month’s ‘I Cor. 13 love-word’ (kindness) in tandem with the Twin Twin Day Day dress-up day planned by the Spirit Committee to create a unique dodgeball game where twins (students and/or staff who dressed in similar clothing for the day) linked arms and worked together while playing dodgeball.  Hilarity ensued, and students returned to class feeling even more in tune with their twin!

Derek, Morgan, Danielle and Katie

Twins Josef and Robert 

Richard and Ryan get in the spirit of Twin Twin Day Day

 

A pep rally was held during chapel on Fri. Oct. 18 to recognize the beginning of playoffs for Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer and the Longhorns football team.  The volleyball teams were also competing this weekend, and are heading into the crucial last legs of their seasons before playoffs.  Prayers were offered for all involved.   

The pep rally ended with a 'cheer off' . . . Which side of the chapel could cheer  'We are Mennonite. . . "  the loudest!

RJC Update Oct 15-22

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Oct 15, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer game at RJC versus Cando.

- Wednesday, Oct 16, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer game @ Maymont.

- Thursday, Oct 17, 4:15 pm - Boys' Soccer game at RJC vs Stobart (Duck Lake).

- Friday, Oct 18 - 1A Boys Regional Soccer playoffs at RJC:

- 11:00 am:  Hepburn versus Oskayak

- 3:00 pm:  RJC vs the winner of Hepburn/Oskayak

- Friday, Oct 18 - 2A Girls Regional Soccer playoffs at Umea Field (off Pinehouse Drive, Saskatoon):

- 3:00 pm - RJC vs Se Se Wa Hum.  If RJC wins, they play Yorkton Sacred Heart on Saturday at 10:00 am (same field).

- Saturday, Oct 19, 11:00 am - Football League Playoffs, Rosthern vs Wakaw at Rosthern High School football field.

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.

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 18-19 - Girls' Volleyball tournament at Lanigan.

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 18-19 - Boys' Volleyball tournament at St. Mary's, Prince Albert.

- Monday, Oct 21 - RJC KIELKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER FUNDRAISER at Bethany Manor (110 La Ronge Road, Saskatoon). There will be two seatings for supper - the first seating will be at 4:30 pm for Bethany residents and family/guests, and the second seating will be at 6:00 pm for everyone!  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will be performing.  Everyone is welcome.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 7, 1:00-6:00 pm 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).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Remembrance Long Weekend (November 8-11).  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Classes resume Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 am.

- RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 16 in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year, but just as importantly, planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 16th at 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   Susan Schultz Huxman, President of Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, ON.  The evening will feature live musical performances, a Silent Auction, 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 7th, so that we can prepare for the numbers expected.  

If you have a new item that would be suitable for the silent auction (whether you plan to attend or not), let us know.  Silent Auction items will be displayed, along with the name of the person and/or the company that donated the item.  If you own or work for a business that would have an interesting product or service to donate to the auction, this could be an advertising opportunity for you while benefitting RJC at the same time.  All items are very much appreciated.  Please call the school office as soon as possible if you are interested in donating an item to this event.

There is also opportunity for businesses to provide corporate sponsorship of the fundraising banquet.  If you are interested in supporting RJC as a corporate sponsor, please contact Dan Richert, RJC Development Officer at dan@rjc.sk.ca.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:   RJC is accepting applications for a Casual Cook.  This position may lead to permanent part-time in the future.  Contact the RJC Kitchen at 306 232-4414 for more information.

 - RJC BLOGS:    Want to see what our students are up too?  Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Chapel Review Weekending October 11th

Chapel Report

Friday Oct. 11, 2013

Local storyteller Ric Driediger shared in chapel on Mon. Oct. 7.  He told the story of the parable of the tenants and creatively imagined a sequel in which he challenged to student body to share what they have been given with others.  This was a fitting theme for the Thanksgiving week.

The Christian College Tour made its annual stop in chapel this week.  The tour represents the Bible Colleges of Saskatchewan and encourages students to consider Bible College as a post-secondary option.  The students enjoyed the worship music and being able to enter their names in all of the schools’ draws! 

  On Oct. 9 the Faith and Life Committee planned a chapel where students sang, prayed, and wrote items they were thankful for on colourul turkey cutouts.  These papers were used as table decorations during the thanksgiving meal at lunch, and were a great reminder of what God has provided.

  

 On Oct. 10 Kenna and Kathleen lead the student body in chorus music and Ryan Wood shared a thanksgiving message and coordinated some Thanksgiving themed group activities during the final chapel before the Thanksgiving break. 

RJC Update Oct 8-15

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Oct 8, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer at RJC versus Se Se Wa Hum CANCELLED.  If you know of anyone who might have been planning to travel to this game (and who would not get this email), please let them know that the game is cancelled.

- Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:00 pm - Girls' Soccer versus Martensville.

- Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer @ Oskayak School (Weaver Field - Ruth Street & Eastlake Avenue, Saskatoon).

- Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:00 pm - Football game @ Wakaw.  Please note that this game was moved from Thursday to Wednesday, and from Rosthern to Wakaw (to ensure that each team was able to host two home games after PACI's football team folded).

- Friday to Monday, Oct 11-14 - THANKSGIVING DESIGNATED WEEKEND -  Classes will be dismissed on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm.  The dorms will close Thursday at 5:00 pm (no supper served), and re-open on Monday at 3:00 pm.  Please make arrangements for your son or daughter to travel home after 3:00 pm on Thursday.   

- Saturday, Oct 12 - Cross-Country Provincials at Medstead.  Three RJC students competed at Districts and all qualified for the Provincial meet:  Leah Pomedli (1st Sr Girls), Haley Enns (5th Sr Girls), and Kylee Kosokowsky (4th Jr Girls).  We wish them all the best at Provincials this Saturday!

- Tuesday, Oct 15, 8:30 am - Classes resume.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC KIELKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER FUNDRAISER - Monday, October 21st at Bethany Manor (110 La Ronge Road, Saskatoon). There will be two seatings for supper - the first seating will be at 4:30 pm for Bethany residents and family/guests, and the second seating will be at 6:00 pm for everyone!  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will be performing.  Everyone is welcome.  If possible please RSVP to val@rjc.sk.ca or call 306-232-4222.   If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Valerie White or the RJC Office (val@rjc.sk.ca  or  office@rjc.sk.ca).  

- RJC TERM END - Friday, October 25.  Report cards will be mailed on or before November 1.

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 7, 1:00-6:00 pm 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).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Remembrance Long Weekend (November 8-11).  Classes resume Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 am.

- RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 16th in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 16th at 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium (details to follow).

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- SCHOOL PICTURE PROOFS:   Students received their Lifetouch Proof packages this week.  The completed forms and payment should be returned to the RJC Office by Wednesday,  October 17, or parents can choose the on-line order option.  Student retakes will not be offered until Semester II.

- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:   RJC is accepting applications for a Casual Cook.  This position may lead to permanent part-time in the future.  Contact the RJC Kitchen at 306 232-4414 for more information.

- 2012/13 CHOIR CD:   Last year's RJC Choir CD is still available for online purchase (http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RosthernJuniorCollegeChoirs).  As well there are a limited number of CD's in the office that can be purchased for $15.

 

- RJC BLOGS:    Want to see what our students are up too?  Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Chapel Review weekending October 4th

Chapel Report

Friday Oct. 4, 2013

On Wed. Oct. 2, principal Jim Epp reminded the student body about the importance of living and caring within community.  Using scripture he build a case for the need to be patient and kind with one another, and encouraged the student body to put this in practice as we now have been living in community for over one month and inevitable challenges will occur.

  On Thurs. Oct. 3 the Faith and Life committee unveiled their ‘love-focus’ for October: Kindness.  They distributed cards that had each student’s name and had other students write kind comments for each other.  These encouragement cards were delivered to each student in the school. 

RJC students participated in a Terry Fox Run on Fri. Oct. 4, 2013.  

Students were encouraged to continue to vision of Terry Fox and each donate a dollar; many donated more!  

Students could either walk or run the course.  

There was also a friendly competition.  Shane won for the boys and a team effort of Leah, Lauren, and Haley finished first (and hand–in-hand) for the girls. 

RJC Update Oct 1-14

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, October 1, 4:00 pm - Boys' soccer at Hepburn.

- Wednesday, Oct 2 - Cross-Country District Meet.

- Wednesday, Oct 2, 4:00 pm - Girls' Soccer at RJC versus PA Carlton B.

- Wednesday, Oct 2, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer at Bruno.

- Thursday, Oct 3, 4:00 pm - Football home game at Shellbrook. 

- Thursday, Oct 3, 4:15 pm - Girls' Soccer at L.C.B.I., Outlook (Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute).

- Friday, Oct 4, 6:30 - 9:00 pm - RJC OPEN HOUSE - If you have younger family members or friends who would be interested in finding out more about RJC and its programs, and in being on campus during our Alumni Tournament Weekend, come out Friday evening to our open house.  In addition to the alumni volleyball games going on in the gymnasium, open house activities will include checking out the dorms, having a tour of the school, and watching some videos while sampling delicious goodies from the kitchen.  A question and answer time will follow directly after the video presentation.  Contact Valerie White (306 232-4222 or val@rjc.sk.ca) if you are interested in attending.  

- Friday & Saturday, Oct 4 & 5 - RJC ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER TOURNAMENT WEEKEND - Come join in the fun as a participant or a spectator!  Volleyball and Soccer (Saturday only - meet in Rehearsal Hall at 10:00 and bring a white and dark t-shirt).  A delicious lunch sponsored by Alumni will be served between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Rehearsal Hall.   ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WELCOME!

- Monday, Oct 7, 4:00 pm - Girls' Soccer at Valley Christian Academy, Osler.

- Tuesday, Oct 8, 4:00 pm - Boys' Soccer at RJC versus Se Se Wa Hum.

- Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:00 pm - Girls' Soccer versus Martensville.

- Wednesday, Oct 9, 4:00 pm - Football game at Wakaw.  Please note that this game was moved from Thursday to Wednesday, and from Rosthern to Wakaw (to ensure that each team was able to host two home games after PACI's football team folded).

- Friday to Monday, October 11-14 - THANKSGIVING DESIGNATED WEEKEND -  Our first designated weekend of the year is Thanksgiving.  Classes will be dismissed on Thursday, October 10 at 3:00 pm.  The dorms will close Thursday at 5:00 pm (no supper served), and re-open on Monday at 3:00 pm.  Please make arrangements for your son or daughter to travel home after 3:00 pm.   All students need to make arrangements to travel home or stay with family or friends for this weekend. 

- Tuesday, Oct 15, 8:30 am - Classes resume.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC KIELKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER FUNDRAISER - Monday, October 21st at Bethany Manor (110 La Ronge Road, Saskatoon). There will be two seatings for supper - the first seating will be at 4:30 pm for Bethany residents and family/guests, and the second seating will be at 6:00 pm for everyone!  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will be performing.  Everyone is welcome.  If possible please RSVP to val@rjc.sk.ca or call 306-232-4222.   If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Valerie White or the RJC Office (val@rjc.sk.ca  or  office@rjc.sk.ca).  

- RJC Term End - Friday, October 25.  Report cards will be mailed on or before November 1.

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.