Koinonia Connection - Koinonia Christian Schools

October 2012
Koinonia
Connection
Who We are...
ENROLLMENT ON UPSWING
DOWN SOUTH
by April Barton
Koinonia Christian Schools
is a system of 9 independent
schools in Alberta:
Airdrie Koinonia Christian School
Airdrie, AB
Cherry Coulee Christian Academy
Bow Island,AB
Cornerstone Christian School
Medicine Hat, AB
High Level Christian Academy
High Level, AB
Living Truth Christian School
Mirror, AB
Newell Christian School
Brooks, AB
Red Deer Koinonia Christian
School
Red Deer, AB
Slave Lake Koinonia Christian
School
Slave Lake, AB
Yellowhead Koinonia Christian
School
Edson, AB
Contact us:
www.koinoniaschools.com
Ph 1-866-335-9587
Fax 403-335-9513
Student numbers this fall are up to 41 students in ECS-Grade 9 at Cherry
Coulee Christian Academy in Bow Island. “School is going along quite
nicely,” reports new school secretary Melodie Pahl. “Things are good.”
Melodie is one of three new Koinonia staff in the south. CCCA also set out
the welcome mat for their new Grades 1-3 teacher Anne Hodgkinson and
janitor Beth Paynter.
Creation Ministries founder Richard Fangrad spoke to about 100 students
and area residents October 1 at Cherry Coulee. As the CEO of the creation-focused ministry, Mr.
Fangrad is known for his
knowledgeable and easyto-understand scientific
principles regarding creation vs. evolution. “He
presented creation in a
way that people can understand and really
brought it down to everyday terms,” reports Melodie. A ‘question and answer’ format fielded many
questions from spectators
of various ages throughRichard Fangrad from Creation Ministries
out the successful evening.
Involvement within the community is once again on the calendar at Cherry
Coulee. A seniors’ outreach with students reading, playing games and vis(Continued on page 2)
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iting at the local Extended
Care and Senior Home facilities will be in students’ immediate futures. “It is very
much appreciated by all who
participate,” says Melodie.
Pray for Wayne & Inga Giesbrecht &
family from YKCS. Wayne had a severe
stroke and is in Edmonton hospital. (Inga is
the secretary/bookkeeper at YKCS.)
Students and staff will be taking time out of their studies November 8th for a Remembrance Day service at
the school. Members of the local Legion will also be in
attendance.
Dates to Remember:
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A silent auction and supper will be on the fundraising
menu November 16 at the
school gymnasium. Anyone interested in further details is encouraged to contact the school.
Nov 3, 2012 6:00 pm
Harvest Banquet — Showcasing
Students! Fundraiser!
Tickets are FREE! Reserve by phoning
the school @ 403-346-1818
KCS—Red Deer
December 6th is the date of the
school’s annual Christmas Concert. All students are expected to participate and everyone is welcome to attend the season’s celebration
at the school. ☺
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Nov 23 & 24, 2012
ACSI Board Admin Conference
Canmore, AB
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March 16, 2013
KCES Annual General Meeting
September 30, 2012 Enrollments
Welcome back everyone
…..to another school
year that’s never been
lived before !!
AKCS
37 ECS
257 Gr. 1-12
CCCA
9 ECS
32 Gr. 1-9
CCS
8 ECS
40 Gr. 1-9
HLCA
7 ECS
35 Gr. 1-9
LTCS
0 ECS
13 Gr. 1-12
NCS
7 ECS
66 Gr. 1-9
KCS-RD
20 Playschool
12 ECS
176 Gr. 1-12
SLKCS
4 ECS
YKCS
9 Playschool
7 ECS
56 Gr. 1-12
18 Gr. 1-12
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Awards presented on Aug 30/12 at PD Day
Thank-you teachers & support staff…
we appreciate you very much !!
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Front Row L to R: Nicole Foster (AKCS), Vera Bartlett (HLCA), Annette Bradley (RD), Wanda Church (CCS),
Inga Giesbrecht (YKCS), Karen Patzer (RD), Alvera Weber (NCS),
Back Row L to R: Jonathan Wong (AKCS), Matt Prebble (AKCS), Margaret Brock (HLCA), Dan Giesbrecht (RD),
Mike Daniels (CCCA), Joanne Kennard (AKCS), Vicky Renaud (AKCS), Jason Perry (AKCS)
Not available for picture: Janice Bezler (CCS, Brenda Blackett (YKCS), Tracy Fortin (SLKCS), Sue Kushniruk (YKCS), Mark
Pohl (RD), Shari Scott (AKCS), Dave Shauf (CCS)
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L to R: Janine Oldenburger (NCS), Michelle Stewart (YKCS), Caro Smith (AKCS), Cathy Oke (RD),
Judy Nelson (KCES)
Not available for picture: Craig Funston (CCCA),
Barb Mahrer (NCS), Theresa Nagel (NCS), Elvira
Plett (NCS), Mardelle Zieman (AKCS)
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To Sandra Sergeant presented
by Vern Rand
Not available for picture:
Kristene Hirch (CCCA), Joanne
Moes (YKCS)
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L to R: Harold Hoffman (AKCS),
Phil Warkentin (RD)
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To all our new teachers and support staff …
WELCOME to Koinonia!!
New Staff L to R
Front row (kneeling):
Heather Oke (KCS-RD), Susan Sule (AKCS), Danelle Bohnet (AKCS)
Middle row:
Leona Marks (LTCS), Ann Hodgkinson (CCCA), Myra White (AKCS), Shonda Lehr (CCS), Jessica Fehr (YKCS)
Back row:
Jeff Boetto (CCS), Audrey Goertzen (AKCS), Kyle VanStryland (YKCS), Vic Wiens (AKCS/LTCS),
Mark Pelley (HLCA), Sara Duerksen (NCS)
Not available for picture:
Carrie Burns (AKCS), Melodie Wiebe (CCCA), Beth Paynter (CCCA), Amanda Goodnough (NCS),
Cathie Green (SLKCS), Jocelyn Roberts (YKCS)
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