KING TO THE YEAR OF 2010-2011
Grade 9's class trip to downtown toronto with the Italians
Hey King, Mr. Bodor's grade 9 Geography class went on an amazing trip yesterday. They went to the CN Towere, saw the heart of Chinatown, walked around Kensigton market and even saw Little Italy. It was an amazing trip. The food in Chintown was delicious, most of the students had bubble tea. Don't let the name confuse you though, it has absolutely no tea in it but it does have tapeoca balls. A very delicious drink and a must try. While we were on this amazing trip we had some company.... It was none other than the Italian exchange students. We all had a blast but were tired when we got home. What a day!
Mostly Happy by Pam Bustin
Mostly Happy by Pam Bustin is an awesome book about a young girl seeking happiness through various obstacles in life. It is about a mother and her daughter Bean who go through different kinds of challenges and must overcome bad situations in their life since Bean's father leaves them. She grows up watching her mother being very involved in abusive relationships. She was always aware of her mother's relationships with the many different guys but never told her mom about her inner feelings about her interactions.She happily accepts her second father and her little new born sister. Furthermore, she fulfilled her responsibilities of taking care off them when her mother is not able to.
However, slowly she turns around from her hard time and decided to live a new life by herself. As she said in the text, "I spend half of my life yelling at God". The quote reveals that Bean wants to start a new life. It tells us that no matter how hard our past may be it is there is always time to embark in a new life for the good. Pam Bustin uses this novel and the character of Bean as a letter to the world and the people in it. She uses the determination and perseverance of Bean to show us that we can help ourselves. Things can ALWAYS change: but only if we want it to.
The best thing about this book is the ending. After all the heartache, the pain and the sorrow, Bean states, “God came”. Bean was able to find the hope and the courage to go on. She was glad “someone was in charge”. After running away from her problems her whole life Bean finds peace after the storm and finds the will to go home and help the people the storm has hurt. I think we all want a beautiful ending; this book shows us that we can.
However, slowly she turns around from her hard time and decided to live a new life by herself. As she said in the text, "I spend half of my life yelling at God". The quote reveals that Bean wants to start a new life. It tells us that no matter how hard our past may be it is there is always time to embark in a new life for the good. Pam Bustin uses this novel and the character of Bean as a letter to the world and the people in it. She uses the determination and perseverance of Bean to show us that we can help ourselves. Things can ALWAYS change: but only if we want it to.
The best thing about this book is the ending. After all the heartache, the pain and the sorrow, Bean states, “God came”. Bean was able to find the hope and the courage to go on. She was glad “someone was in charge”. After running away from her problems her whole life Bean finds peace after the storm and finds the will to go home and help the people the storm has hurt. I think we all want a beautiful ending; this book shows us that we can.
World Vision: 30 hr Famine
What can u do on an empty stomach? This simple question does not only represent a question, but a quest for thousands of people around the world who will be taking the 30 Hour Famine Challenge. World Vision's 30 Hour Famine is a worldwide movement of students who are serious about serving God and fighting hunger - all on an empty stomach. For 30 hours, participants get a taste of hunger by not eating - something more than a billion people around the world experience every day. So all of the students of R.H. King Academy, don’t miss out because now you have the power to fight hunger, poverty and injustice. When you participate in the Famine, you make a difference in the lives of children and communities around the world. So show your friends, parents and people in your community that committing a bit of time or making a donation can change lives. Spread the word and sign up today! If you still want to get a pledge form, it’s not too late. Go to room A32 to get yours today!Turn off your Lights and Help Support Earth Hour!
As many of you are aware, March 27th at 8:30 pm is Earth Hour and for those who don’t know about this special day, Earth hour is a day where you turn off all your electrical appliances for one hour. Although you can`t turn off all of your everyday appliances, you can do one thing to help support this cause. As a student, you can turn off all your lights for one hour and encourage your family members and friends to join you.
In 2007 Earth Hour began in Australia where many people turned off their lights for one hour. It is organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The intention of this was to raise awareness and fight against climate change. As we all know, our climate is drastically affected and is constantly being affected by us, humans. Earth Hour is intended to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and protect our planet for the future generations. We encourage everyone to participate in this global cause and help save the planet!
In 2007 Earth Hour began in Australia where many people turned off their lights for one hour. It is organized by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The intention of this was to raise awareness and fight against climate change. As we all know, our climate is drastically affected and is constantly being affected by us, humans. Earth Hour is intended to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and protect our planet for the future generations. We encourage everyone to participate in this global cause and help save the planet!
Updates
Hi King, I'm just posting this to notify you guys about what's coming up in the school year; we've got the admission fee of $50 due on Tuesday, March 2nd, double bubble day on the 3rd, and our next late start is probably going to be on March 31st. We have also got another poetry coffee house coming up some time in the spring, and this time it'll be outdoors! For all you grade 10's who are anxious to get the literacy test over with, there will be tutorial and question- and - answer periods on Mondays and Fridays at clinic in the library. I wish you all another great year and all the best in your courses.The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones makes it's debut with a stunning cast consisting of Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, and Rachel Weisz. The plot involves murder, heaven, action and love. The movie was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association and Screen Actors Guild awards. The movie was released in theaters on January 15th 2010, and grossed over 30 million dollars.
The Lovely Bones is based on a New York Times Best Seller author Alice Sebold.
The Lovely Bones is based on a New York Times Best Seller author Alice Sebold.
Awesome New Books
Awesome New Books
If you're looking forward to reading a new book, well we have got great new books at our library, so come on and Check then Out.
Urashawa Tezuka
"Urashawa is a nation treasure in Japan
and if you ain't afraid of picture books,
you will see why." - Junot Diazk
Books
Avail
able
"Urashawa is a nation treasure in Japan
and if you ain't afraid of picture books,
you will see why." - Junot Diazk
Books
Avail
able - Book of Negroes, Lawrence Hill
- Extras, Scott Westerfield
- Sold, Patricia McCornick
- City of Ashes, Cassandra Clare
- Plato, Julai Annas
- If Today be Sweet, Thrity Umaigar
TDSB supports Canadian Red Cross and Free the Children for Haiti relief efforts
Looters fight for food in a street of the capital. US military leaders are preparing to pour troops into the country. Story:
The news of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti has hit close to home for many of us in the TDSB community. As aid organizations work to determine the extent of damage in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area, we recognize that the whereabouts of family, friends and relatives of many in our city and schools are still unknown.
Our sincere thoughts and hope go out to those directly affected by this tragedy and who anxiously await word from loved ones. As classmates, co-workers and friends, we share in your grief as we hear more and more details of the devastation.
Thus far, Canadian news agencies are reporting an estimated 3 million people have been immediately affected by the earthquake and thousands are feared dead. Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in the affected area can contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at 1-800-387-3124.
If you would like to help aid in the relief process, the TDSB is actively supporting the Canadian Red Cross and Free the Children.
The TDSB will be accepting donations on behalf of the two charities at each of its more than 590 schools and administrative centres for the relief efforts. As well, all schools and board sites will be lowering flags from Jan. 18 to 22 and observing a moment of silence on Jan. 18.Donations made to the Canadian Red Cross and Free The Children will be used to support the enormous humanitarian efforts in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and surrounding areas. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will supply survivors with urgently needed food, shelter, water, and medical supplies. Donations made to Free The Children will allow the organization to oversee the distribution of medical supplies, emergency relief support and begin planning for long-term programs that will ensure children return to school as soon as possible.
"Many of our students and staff have family and friends who live in the devastated area," said Bruce Davis, Chair of the TDSB. "As a result, this loss is a personal one for all of us at the TDSB.”
“We are all one race – that is the human race. So I am asking our TDSB community to pull together to support the aid and recovery effort in any way you can. No donation is too small," said Chris Spence, Director of Education.
Students, staff and members of the public are invited to make a financial donation at any TDSB school during operating hours.
Our sincere thoughts and hope go out to those directly affected by this tragedy and who anxiously await word from loved ones. As classmates, co-workers and friends, we share in your grief as we hear more and more details of the devastation.
Thus far, Canadian news agencies are reporting an estimated 3 million people have been immediately affected by the earthquake and thousands are feared dead. Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in the affected area can contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at 1-800-387-3124.
If you would like to help aid in the relief process, the TDSB is actively supporting the Canadian Red Cross and Free the Children.
The TDSB will be accepting donations on behalf of the two charities at each of its more than 590 schools and administrative centres for the relief efforts. As well, all schools and board sites will be lowering flags from Jan. 18 to 22 and observing a moment of silence on Jan. 18.Donations made to the Canadian Red Cross and Free The Children will be used to support the enormous humanitarian efforts in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and surrounding areas. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will supply survivors with urgently needed food, shelter, water, and medical supplies. Donations made to Free The Children will allow the organization to oversee the distribution of medical supplies, emergency relief support and begin planning for long-term programs that will ensure children return to school as soon as possible.
"Many of our students and staff have family and friends who live in the devastated area," said Bruce Davis, Chair of the TDSB. "As a result, this loss is a personal one for all of us at the TDSB.”
“We are all one race – that is the human race. So I am asking our TDSB community to pull together to support the aid and recovery effort in any way you can. No donation is too small," said Chris Spence, Director of Education.
Students, staff and members of the public are invited to make a financial donation at any TDSB school during operating hours.
Please note that there is a special assembly to educate the students and staff about why it is so important to donate for the releif effort in Haiti, and exactly where your money goes. This assembly will be held in place of the clinic period on Friday January 22nd. Make sure that you attend it because it is truly for a good cause, and it shows how much you support the relief effort. Don' t forget that our school has a goal of donating $10, 000 and we are not even close! So show your support for those less fortunate than us by donating at least $5 and be sure to attend the assembly!
By:TDSB
By:TDSB
Author of the Week
Hey! Look who it is?! Its New York Times bestseller R.A Salvatore!! Who is he, you might ask, well here are some of the interesting things you need to know about him. He was born in 1959, has wife, children, and a lot of pets! He owns 3 Japanese Chins (see bottom picture) and four cats! Salvatore has written a great deal of books ranging from The Highwayman to Star Wars. However, this amazing author’s best work would be the Drizzt trilogy. If interested then check out the collection at our library.
THE KING IDOL
Hello King,
Does everyone in King know about the King Idol? King is holding this exciting event again this year which is done by the K.M.C. Last year many dancers and singers got to showcase their talent in the King Idol. This year a fresh new batch of wonderful singers have the chance to show their great voice. This is a competition held by the T.D.S.B. and it is only about singing. The auditions have already started. Be R.H KING's NEW KING IDOL. To get more information listen to announcements or see Ms. Shaw.
King Library New Books
Check out the King Library New Books right here and you are welcome to come and check them out!
THE THREE CUPS OF TEA: Greg Mortenson
Anyone who thinks that an individual can change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth.
GENERATION: Douglas Coupland
Once again, Douglas Coupland captures the spirit of a generation…. In the near future bees are extinct until one autumn when five people are stung in different places around the world. This shared experience unites them in a way they never could have imagined.
There will be more updates by tomorrow..!
THE THREE CUPS OF TEA: Greg MortensonAnyone who thinks that an individual can change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth.
GENERATION: Douglas Coupland Once again, Douglas Coupland captures the spirit of a generation…. In the near future bees are extinct until one autumn when five people are stung in different places around the world. This shared experience unites them in a way they never could have imagined.
There will be more updates by tomorrow..!
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
From the director of the Harry Potter movies and Night at the Museum, presents his latest work, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief! It's a movie based on the New York Times Best Seller book "The Lightning Thief" (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series) written by Rick Riordan. A modern day story merged with ancient Greek myths gaining critical acclaims from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal and American Library Association.
A natural trouble maker, Percy Jackson, is expelled from almost every school he sets foot in and is then enrolled into private school. Through his stay at private school he meets his best friend Grover and discovers he's a demi-god. Thus he must venture off to stay at Camp half-blood for his safety. During his stay at camp, he is accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt and must now find the thief to prove his innocence. It will be released in theaters on February 12.
A natural trouble maker, Percy Jackson, is expelled from almost every school he sets foot in and is then enrolled into private school. Through his stay at private school he meets his best friend Grover and discovers he's a demi-god. Thus he must venture off to stay at Camp half-blood for his safety. During his stay at camp, he is accused of stealing Zeus's lightning bolt and must now find the thief to prove his innocence. It will be released in theaters on February 12.
2010 R.H. King Schedule
2010— Staff Meeting Dates- Jan. 13, Feb. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26, Jun. 23
2010— School Council Meeting Dates — Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Apr. 26, May 31
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Jan. 27—Feb. 2 Summative Evaluations & Semester 1 Final Exams
Feb . 3 Semester 2 Begins
Feb. 8 Poetry Coffee House @ Library
Feb. 9 King Idol
Feb. 10 Out of Area Registration Night (Lottery Winners) & Leadership
Feb. 11 Semi-Formal
Feb. 12 TDSB wide PD Day
Feb. 15 Family Day
Feb. 16 Semester 1 Final Report Cards
Mar. 12 Semester 2—Interim Report Cards
Mar. 15-19 inclusive MID-WINTER BREAK
Mar. 25 Parent/Teacher Interview Night
Mar. 26 Late Start Schedule
Apr. 2 Good Friday
Apr. 5 Easter Monday
Apr. 8 EQAO Gr. 10 Literacy Test
Apr. 23 Semester 2—Mid-Term Report Cards
May 24 VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY
May 28 Grad Lunch
June 4-19 EQAO Gr. 9 Math
June 21-25 Summative Evaluations & Semester 2 Final Exams
June 24 Grad Formal
June 29 Commencement
2010— School Council Meeting Dates — Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Apr. 26, May 31
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Jan. 27—Feb. 2 Summative Evaluations & Semester 1 Final Exams
Feb . 3 Semester 2 Begins
Feb. 8 Poetry Coffee House @ Library
Feb. 9 King Idol
Feb. 10 Out of Area Registration Night (Lottery Winners) & Leadership
Feb. 11 Semi-Formal
Feb. 12 TDSB wide PD Day
Feb. 15 Family Day
Feb. 16 Semester 1 Final Report Cards
Mar. 12 Semester 2—Interim Report Cards
Mar. 15-19 inclusive MID-WINTER BREAK
Mar. 25 Parent/Teacher Interview Night
Mar. 26 Late Start Schedule
Apr. 2 Good Friday
Apr. 5 Easter Monday
Apr. 8 EQAO Gr. 10 Literacy Test
Apr. 23 Semester 2—Mid-Term Report Cards
May 24 VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY
May 28 Grad Lunch
June 4-19 EQAO Gr. 9 Math
June 21-25 Summative Evaluations & Semester 2 Final Exams
June 24 Grad Formal
June 29 Commencement
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