Centennial Christian School
3608 Sparks Street
Terrace, BC V8G 2V6
November 7, 2014
Calendar of Events
November 7, Friday
- Sr. Boys VB – Zones
November 8, Saturday
- Sr. Boys VB – Zones
- Jr. Girls VB – CCS @ Charles Hays
- Gr. 8 Boys VB CCS Hosts
November 11, Tuesday
- Remembrance Day – NO SCHOOL
November 14, Friday
- H.S. Report Card #1
November 15, Saturday
- Jr. Boys VB CCS hosts Zones
- Jr. Girls VB CCS @ Hazelton
November 18, Tuesday
- TESSA Gr. 5/6 VB Uplands at CCS
November 19, Wednesday
- Report Card writing for Elementary
teachers
November 21, Friday
- Sr. Boys VB Provincials @ Abby Christian
- Gr. 8 Boys VB Zones @ Prince Rupert
Middle
November 24, Monday
- Early Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
- Gr 8-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
November 25, Tuesday
- Gr 8-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
- No school for Gr 8-12 students
- Tessa Gr. 5/6 VB CCS at Veritas
November 24, Monday
- Early Dismissal 2:05 p.m.
- Gr 8-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
November 25, Tuesday
- Gr 8-12 Parent Teacher Interviews
- No school for Gr 8-12 students
- Tessa Gr. 5/6 VB CCS at Veritas
Read 27,
the Thursday
Flapper Online at
November
- Society
www.centennialchristian.ca
meeting
November 28, Friday
- Report Card #1 K-7
- Lost and Found – Take Day
Natasha Obzera
By Bev Mantel
Past
Natasha Therese Obzera came
into this world on July 19, 1988
weighing in at only 4lbs, 13oz!
She arrived 8 weeks ahead of
schedule, so she was born in
Vancouver instead of Terrace.
After a few days in Vancouver,
Natasha’s parents, Tim and Jean
Obzera, got the go ahead to bring
her home to Terrace, but there
was no Medevac airplane
available anywhere in BC. That
turned out to be a “God thing” because, while they waited for
transportation, Natasha came down with Meningitis. Children’s
Hospital in Vancouver was the best place for newborn Natasha to be.
Meningitis was hard on her and her body weight dropped to 3 lbs!
As time went on, Natasha was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. She had
thirteen major operations by the time she was 14 years old. Because
of this, one of her favorite quotes is:
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the
hand.” Randy Pausch
One of Natasha’s personal highlights was the opportunity to swim
with dolphins in Hawaii at the age of 14. And she was blessed in being
able to return to Hawaii when she was 20.
Natasha’s schooling includes none other than…. Centennial Christian
School! She spent 13 great years here at Centennial and went on to
get an associate degree in Criminology at Northwest Community
College. She then decided to head ‘down south’ to Trinity Western
University and received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with honors.
Present
Natasha is Centennial’s new, part-time, Grade 2/3 teacher’s assistant.
Centennial Christian School feels like home for Natasha, so she is very
happy to be working here. As she looks around the school she sees
evidence of former years here. From her tiny hand print painted on
the wall at one end of the school to her graduation photo at the other
end. When Natasha is not working, some of her hobbies are board
games, puzzles, playing the piano, reading, writing, and coloring with
Sharpies.
Future
Natasha is engaged! Ben Wilkins and Natasha are planning to tie the knot on July 18, 2015. Ben currently lives in
Prince George (they met on-line) and is planning to move to Terrace before the summer. Ben is a journeyman
carpenter and hopes to start a business here.
Centennial Christian School has been a big part of Natasha’s past and present, and I have a feeling it will be in
the future too. May God continue to bless you Natasha!
Natasha’s favorite Bible verses:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and
he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3 5-6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go. Joshua 1:6
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Grade 5 / 6 Volleyball
French DVDs
Practices are scheduled
for Wednesday mornings
at 7:30.
French DVDs are in and
available at the office for
any students in Grade 6/7
French, $15 each.
Games:
November 18November 25December 2December 6-
Uplands at CCS
CCS at Veritas
Uplands at CCS
TOURNAMENT
Mr. Gord Buxton
CCS Cookbooks
New to Centennial this
year.....you do not want
to miss out on the CCS
Cookbook. The school
community of CCS
published a cookbook
last year - full of favorite
recipes! "Moist & Delicious Chicken, Peanut
Butter Pie (a Don Diego's favourite), the Block
Family Mocha Brownie Bars to name a
few. There are a only a few copies left for
purchase in the office - $15.00 each and all
the funds go towards Hearts & Hands school
fundraising. These will make wonderful
Christmas gifts!
No School Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 11 there will be no
school for Remembrance Day. You are
encouraged to attend local ceremonies
commemorating those who sacrificed their
lives for freedom.
Mr. Peter Roukema, Principal
Sr Boys Volleyball
Zone Tournament
Our Senior Volleyball team heads to Smithers
tonight for this weekend’s Zone tournament.
We wish them success and safe travels.
Fri. Nov. 7
Time
6:00pm
7:15pm
Teams
BVCS vs HCS
Hazelton vs CCS
Sat. Nov. 8
9:00am
CCS vs HCS
10:10am
BVCS vs Ha zelton
11:45am
Hazelton vs HCS
1:00pm BVCS vs CCS
Playoffs
3:00pm
4:10pm
5:30pm
6:45pm
Hearts and Hands
2nd vs 3rd
1st vs 4th
Bronze match
Gold match
(best of 5)
Elementary Report Card
Writing Day - No School K-7
On November 19 our elementary teachers will
be writing first term report cards and there will
not be school for K-7 classes. Please note that
High School will have classes on November 19.
Mr. Peter Roukema, Principal
Scholastics
Scholastics book orders have gone home with
students today! The orders are due in by
Friday, November 21.
Mrs. Anita Struyk
Hot Lunch
There is still time to get your hot lunch orders
in for Quiche and salad which will be served
on Thursday, November 20. Orders will be
accepted until Monday, November 17.
Once again, our hot lunch this week was a
success! Lunch ladies were blessed by a
Grade 3 student saying:
“This chow mein tastes better than candy”
Mrs. Carla MacDonald and Estelle Lombard
Snow Day
In the event of a heavy snowfall, we
will post the closure notice on our
website
(www.centennialchristian.ca) and
our Facebook page as the primary
way of communicating a school
closure of any kind. Please note: If the schools
in Terrace are closed due to snow/weather
conditions, then Centennial Christian School is
also closed. We will also try to announce the
closure on the radio if possible (AM 590 and
CJFW) stations by 7:00 a.m.
Mr. Peter Roukema, Principal
Poinsettias Sale!
Our annual Poinsettia sale has
begun. These beautiful
flowers are great gifts for all
and when you buy, you are
supporting our amazing
band. Please order through
any of our High School band
students or here in the office. There are two
new options to purchase (pictures below).
Besides the usual 6.5 inch poinsettias, a 10
inch holiday tropical planter and an outdoor
holiday greenery planter are also available!
Hearts and Hands Committee
Highlights from the
Primary skating!!
Kindergarten and
Grade 1 enjoying some
Curious George with
Mr. Roukema!
We had some amazingly wet days but
the kids still enjoyed their outdoor
time!