December Hardisty Parents in Prayer Meeting

Hardisty Parents in Prayer will be meeting this morning at 8:45, 

in the Hornet's Nest. 

Please join them as they pray for our school!

Food Bank

Earlier this month Hardisty families received a call from Mr Steenwinkel, outlining the different ways Hardisty School is reaching out to the greater community.

 Parents and students may have noticed a lot of Food Bank boxes at the main entrance. Every year, these boxes are filled to the brim with all sorts of food, thanks to the generous donations of students, parents and Hardisty staff.

In this season of giving, please consider a generous donation to the Food Bank boxes this Christmas. 

Did you know that the Edmonton Food Bank was also Canada's first food bank, and that 40% of Food Bank users in Edmonton are children ? 

Below are a few links to help you with your donation:

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

EDMONTON'S FOOD BANK HISTORY

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

EDMONTON FOOD BANK 'GLEANINGS' NEWSLETTER

Logos and Community students attended Chapel and Assembly in late November to hear speakers from the Food Bank. Grade 8-4 Student Khyia summarised the Chapel from November:

For November’s chapel we had the privilege to have a guest

speaker, by the name of Mrs. Wendy Poirier. Mrs Poirier was a

former teacher of Hardisty school and she came to advise and

explain her hard work and effort for the Edmonton's homeless

shelter. 

She educated us on all the people that come every day

and how much food they provide generously from their heart for

each family. They consistently get new people and never seem to

fail to satisfy these homeless people. On top of that, they welcome

them and bring them in, no strings attached. 

Mrs Poirier mentioned a prayer she once heard in church and it really spoke to her heart

and the prayer stated:

“May you see the face of Christ in everyone

you meet, and may everyone you meet 

see the face of Christ in

you.”

 Which was an miraculous statement that probably spoke to

many hearts in the room. It was an incredible experience for young

believers such as ourselves and to stand up for what we believe in.

Also, it really pushes us to see a difference in others and for others

to see a difference in you, which is very significant because you

should be radiating with the face of Christ through your actions,

words and thoughts.

Khyia Chichak 8-­4

Compassion Child Service Project

Our students are so generous! Aaron Bender did a wonderful job writing about the service project involving all the Junior High Logos classes.

Compassion Child­ Hardisty 7-­4, 8-­4, 9-­4

After attending a John Bauer concert organized by the Logos Society,
8-­4 felt drawn towards sponsoring a compassion child. 7-­4 and 9-­4 were also
enthusiastic about the idea and joined in. Students from all classes organized
a bake sale that earned us $547 towards the cause. We further researched the
idea and found a child that had been without a sponsor for 422 days! We all
agreed it was time for this girl to experience the love of God through our
work, and Djamilatou Beogo became our sponsor.

Djamilatou Beogo was born on February 6, 2006. She lives in the
landlocked country of Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa with her
parents. Most of the homes in this area are simple and made of cement floors,
brick walls and tin roofs. Djamilatou does what she can for her household,
frequently running errands for her parents. Her favorite activity is to play
group games. She attends school and also regularly Bible class where she
learns about God and prays for people like us, someone that can change her
life, and the lives of her village.

We are really excited to see this girl grow spiritually and physically,
through the care and nutrients we are supporting her with. We will keep you
posted on her progress and please take the time to include her and her family
in your prayers.

Aaron Bender 8­4
Hardisty School

Hardisty Parents in Prayer

Hardisty School is blessed to have group of parents and teachers that gather once a month to pray for our school, our students, our teachers and the greater school community.

Meetings are held in the Hornet's Nest, just outside the Crush area.

If you have a prayer request that you would like added to the prayer chain, please email your request to Donna O'Connor at donna.oconnor@hotmail.com

Please join us on Monday - all are welcome!

November Hardisty Parents in Prayer Meeting

Hardisty Parents in Prayer will be meeting this morning at 8:45, 

in the Hornet's Nest. 

Please join them as they pray for our school!

Hardisty Parents in Prayer

Hardisty School is blessed to have group of parents and teachers that gather once a month to pray for our school, our students, our teachers and the greater school community.

Meetings are held in the Hornet's Nest, just outside the Crush area.

If you have a prayer request that you would like added to the prayer chain, please email your request to Donna O'Connor at donna.oconnor@hotmail.com

Please join us on Monday - all are welcome!

Parent Council Meeting TONIGHT

Please join the Hardisty PAC tonight at 6:30 in the staff room.

The PAC will be holding the AGM, where all board positions are open for nomination.

The agenda and minutes are available on School Zone. (Link on sidebar)

LOGOS PARENT MEETING MONDAY OCT 27

Just a quick reminder that the Logos Parent group will be having a brief meeting on Monday October 27 at 6:30pm, in the staff room. 

Please join us for fellowship, updates on the Logos Society Annual General Meeting that happened on October 21, and updates on what Hardisty has planned for the coming months. 

We are very blessed to have amazing parent support for this program, and would love to see even more parents come out to lend a hand, share ideas and celebrate our school.

The meeting should last about an hour, and some tasty chocolate snacks will be provided!

Hope to see you there!

October Hardisty Parents in Prayer Meeting

Hardisty Parents in Prayer will be meeting this morning at 8:45, 

in the Hornet's Nest. 

Please join them as they pray for our school!

Coming up...

We have a few things happening at Hardisty in the next few weeks.

Monday  October 20 - Parents in Prayer at 8:45am in the Hornet's Nest. All are welcome to join other Hardisty parents and teachers in prayer for our students, staff and greater community. If you can't attend but would like to be remembered in prayer, please feel free to drop Donna O'Connor an email at donnaoconnor@hotmail.com

Tuesday October 21 - Logos Society ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 6:30pm, Youngstown school. Details are a few posts back, and you should have received an email about the meeting.

Monday October 27- Hardisty Logos Parents meeting. 6:30 pm in the staff room. Please join us to learn about upcoming Hardisty Logos events, volunteer opportunities and more. I heard a rumour there will be chocolate! Join us for fellowship and a sweet treat.

Wednesday November 5 -  2nd Annual Hardisty Potluck. This will be open to all Hardisty families, and is hosted by the Logos Parents. Invitations will be going out soon! Spaces will fill up fast, so be sure to RSVP quickly. We will need volunteers to set up, host and clean as well.

You may also have received an update from the Hardisty PAC about the email lists. If you have not received an email, but would like your family added to the database, drop us a line at hardistypac@gmail.com You will also need to drop by the office to fill out the PAC contact form, (for EPSB legal purposes) allowing the PAC to contact you by email. Thank you!

Hardisty Parents in Prayer

Hardisty School is blessed to have group of parents and teachers that gather once a month to pray for our school, our students, our teachers and the greater school community.

Meetings are held in the Hornet's Nest, just outside the Crush area.

If you have a prayer request that you would like added to the prayer chain, please email your request to Donna O'Connor at donna.oconnor@hotmail.com

Please join us on Monday - all are welcome!

Parents in Prayer Meeting Monday @ 8:45

Please note that the second Parents in Prayer will be on Monday in the Hornet's Nest. 

All are welcome!

LOGOS SOCIETY - Notice of Annual General Meeting

Dear Logos Family, 

 The Edmonton Logos Society will be holding the Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Youngstown School, 10330 - 163 street.

 Why Should I Attend the AGM? 

 You will have an opportunity to direct the vision of the Logos Program in our schools! By participating at this meeting, the Logos Society will continue to thrive and remain an active partner in the development and maintenance of the Logos Program.

 How can I vote?

 All Logos society members are eleible to vote in person at the AGM. A membership register will be available at the meeting, if you are unsure of your membership status. If you have not yet paid your membership fee, memberships will be available at the door. Yearly fees are $20 per family.

 Why is becoming a member of the Logos Society so important? 

 Your membership fees will go towards funding events like the Chapel that was held at the beginning of this school year, updated print materials, to support the Logos website, and will help open doors for our Logos teachers to receieve the resources and in-services they need.

 Who are the Logos Society Board Members? 

 We are blessed to have the following new board members:

President    Andre Paul    Youngstown    3 year term
Vice-President    Miranda Lee    Hardisty     2 year term
Treasurer    Paula Mitchell    Hardisty    3 year term
Secretary    Heather Pheasey    Hardisty    3 year term
Director    David Funk    Queen Alexandra    2 year term
Director    Tracy Klassen    Youngstown/Britannia    1 year term
Director    Robert Litschel    Past President    1 year term

 Our children have such a unique opportunity to receive Christian teaching in our public schools, to reflect the Light of Christ to their classmates, teachers and other members of their school community. The Logos Society was responsible for setting up this program in the schools, and needs to be supported through an active, vibrant society.

 Let's show Edmonton Public how much we value the program, by supporting the Society! We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

For more information, Society Bylaws and the proposed agenda, please visit our website at http://www.christianprogram.ca

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

At today's chapel, students learned about Operation Christmas Child and how a simple shoebox filled with school supplies, little toys and some hygiene items can bring joy and hope to children.

Your child should have received some forms with more information about the program, and what items are most appreciated. Please consider donating filled shoeboxes for this wonderful service project. This small gesture truly means a world of difference to the children that receive these boxes.

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Students are encouraged to talk about this service project at home, and to consider filling a shoebox or two (or more!) for children across the world. 

Picture Retakes!

Did your kid wear the same shirt as last year for picture day? 

This teacher wore the same outfit for picture day for 40 years!

Don't fret! You get another chance on Tuesday. 

Lifetouch Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday October 14. 

Did you know you can order them online? Check out Lifetouch.ca for more details.

Edmonton Public Schools District Recognition awards

The school board is accepting nominations! (DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15)

From the EPSB Website:

WHO TO NOMINATE

Do you know a parent, community member, secondary student or a staff member who is deserving of special recognition for their contributions to the District during the 2013-2014 school year? 

Individuals are recognized for professional and volunteer services or outstanding achievement or exemplary performance.
Teams are recognized for contributions and achieving significant goals through collaboration.
Perhaps they have been a part of an incredible initiative, project or program. Maybe they’ve gone above and beyond to provide innovative resources and supports, or guided and mentored students in their learning and experience success. Whatever the case, if you feel they have contributed to the betterment of the District, let us know. We look forward to hearing about all the great things happening in our District again this year.

Read more about it here.

Community Outreach - Join us to help plan a Community Christmas Dinner!

INVITATION TO HELP PLAN A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER

We would like to invite parents from the Logos program at Hardisty to join us in planning a Community Christmas Dinner.   The dinner is being planned by many of the churches in the area (specifically Capilano Christian Assembly, Edmonton South 7th Day Adventist Church, Grace United, Hope Lutheran, Ottewell Christian Reform Church, Mount Carmel Bible College, St. Augustine’s Anglican, and St. Michael’s Resurrection).  It is very exciting for the churches in our community to be working together to plan a community event that all are welcome at.   

The next planning meeting is on Thursday, October 9 from 9 – 10am in the Hardisty School Staff room and we would love to also have the Hardisty Logos program join us in our planning.  

The Hardisty Ministerial Community Christmas Dinner is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 13 at Hardisty School from 4:30 – 6:30pm. The event will include children’s activities, a traditional turkey Christmas meal, and some Christmas carolling.   We would like to focus on inviting those in our community who live alone and also those who are in need.   We are also hopeful that other members of the community will also attend.   The Christmas meal will be free to those who attend with our group paying for the meal using a grant provided from the City of Edmonton and donations from local businesses. 

 If you have any questions about the Hardisty Ministerial Community Christmas Dinner please contact Jenny Samm at 780-435-6328 or jsamm@telus.net.

Staff Appreciation Lunch!

It's time to spoil our staff!

We are hosting a chili lunch for our staff on Friday October 10th. 

SIGN UP SHEET

If you are not able to edit the sign up sheet, please drop us a line and we will add in your contribution. 

Carrie @ ccarbol@hotmail.com OR Lisa @ dlsarafinchan@shaw.ca

Items can be dropped off at the staff room the morning of the 10th. 

Please see the sign up sheet for details.

Crazy Hair Day Tomorrow!

Wear it tall, wear it frizzy, wear it up, wear it down. 

Go crazy! 

Thursday Sept 18 is Crazy Hair Day at Hardisty! 

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much to the wonderful group of Hardisty parents that volunteered to help at Friday's Jon Bauer concert. Events like this can only happen with the dedication of parents and teachers.

A shout out to Miranda L, Lisa S, Paula M, Carrie C, Sabina K, Corrine K, Margo M, Cathy I, Joanne L, Kathleen Z and Sherry P - you kept it all organized!

A special thank you to Celebration Church  for allowing us to host this event in their worship hall. It was the perfect venue for this event, and I know the Logos students loved being able to gather in one place to celebrate the beginning of the new school year.

And finally, thank you to Jon Bauer. Your music is so inspirational to our children. Your songs are sung in our school all year long, and form the soundtrack of the school year. We know how lucky we were to have you here to perform again, and wish you all the best as you head into a very busy touring schedule.

Edmonton Logos Society Meeting

The first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday September 16, in the staff room

 at Hardisty School.

The meeting will start at 6:30pm.

All Logos families are encouraged to attend. Memberships will be available at the door, 

at a cost of $20 per family.

(Tax receipts will be mailed out for all memberships.)

Come meet our new board members, volunteer for a committee, chat with other Logos parents, and hear what other Logos schools are doing to keep the program fresh and exciting in their school!

Light refreshments will be provided.

The Society has a new website - take a minute to check it out!

September Hardisty Parents in Prayer Meeting

Hardisty Parents in Prayer will be meeting this morning at 8:45, 

in the Hornet's Nest. 

Please join them as they pray for our school!

Hardisty Parents in Prayer

Hardisty School is blessed to have group of parents and teachers that gather once a month to pray for our school, our students, our teachers and the greater school community.

Meetings are held in the Hornet's Nest, just outside the Crush area.

If you have a prayer request that you would like added to the prayer chain, please email your request to Donna O'Connor at donna.oconnor@hotmail.com 

The first prayer meeting of the year will be on Monday September 15, at 8:45am to 9:45am. Please join Donna O'Connor, Ms Copeman, and Mrs Lindsay at the first prayer meeting of the new school year. All are welcome!

It's Almost Chapel Day!

Friday is the Logos kick off chapel with 

award winning musical guest Jon Bauer. 

Hardisty School, along with the Edmonton Logos Society, is hosting this chapel at Celebration Church. All Edmonton Logos students will be attending this special event. Last year's concert was fantastic, and this one should be even better!

Please visit Jon Bauer Music to find out more about his music, awards and ministry.

CD order forms were sent home the first week of school. Special school group pricing is available only at the concert, so make sure you send in your forms and payment.

CD orders will be collected from individual schools at the concert, with the CD's being handed out to students at the end of the school day. Students will not have to line up to get CD's.

Missing a form? Print a new copy from here!

Jon Bauer Music Order Form

POSTPONED! Due to snow.

Please note that the Meet the Teacher BBQ scheduled for today, Monday Sept 8, has been postponed until next Monday.

See you at the school on Monday Sept 15, 3:30-5:30!

Dogs with Wings

Hardisty School has a four-legged staff member!

Students and parents may have noticed Freedom, the service dog that accompanies our school social worker from time to time. Freedom received his training through Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society, an organisation that trains and places service dogs.

The Dogs with Wings website describes their dogs as

 "...everyday heroes that help dreams take flight. They are... Dogs with Wings."

Last year a group of Grade 6 Logos Students did some fund raising to benefit Dogs with Wings. The students raised $229.53 and donated it to the Dogs with Wings organisation. Ms Copeman has asked me to help celebrate this wonderful donation by sharing the letter from their executive director. Well done!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!

We are gearing up to have another amazing year at Hardisty. 

Here are a few of the events happening this fall:



September 12 - Logos Kickoff chapel with musical guest Jon Bauer. Hardisty, along with the Edmonton Logos Society, is hosting this chapel at Celebration Church. All Logos students will be attending this special concert. Last year's concert was fantastic, and this should be even better! We still need a few volunteers. If you can help out, please drop us a line at hardistypac@gmail.com

September 15 -  NOTE REVISED DATE! Meet the Teacher barbecue, 3:30pm - 5:30 pm.

September 16 - Edmonton Logos Society Meeting, hosted by Hardisty. Please join us in the North Gym at 6:30pm. Meet the new Board, and hear what the Society has planned for the coming year.

October 6 - PAC and Hardisty Booster Society meeting, at 6:30 pm in the staff room. All are welcome to attend!

October 10 - Staff Luncheon. Sign up to help spoil our amazing teachers, administration and support staff! Sign up links will be posted on the blog, School Zone and Facebook.

October 27 - Hardisty Logos Parent meeting, at 6:30 pm in the staff room. All Logos parents are encouraged to attend.

November 5 - 2nd Annual Hardisty Potluck. RSVP and sign up links will be posted at a later date.


If you haven't sent your Edmonton Logos Society membership form in yet, please consider joining. The $20 per family fee is tax-deductible, and helps support the Society. Membership also gives your family the ability to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Hardisty has a strong presence on the Logos Board, with three of the seven board members coming from our school! Miranda Lee, our Logos parent rep from last year has moved into the Vice President role, Heather Pheasey is the Secretary, and Paula Mitchell is the Treasurer. Rounding out Hardisty's Board membership is Lisa Sarafinchan, our current Logos rep. Lisa can be reached at dlsarafinchan@shaw.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

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