Detective’s Log: January 17, 2025

The city was waking up slowly, but the gears of this detective’s mind never stopped turning. Whispers of a case had reached my ears—something about early morning sprints and a mysterious centennial celebration. My magnifying glass and notebook were ready for action.

Pre-Season Track & Field Training

Monday, January 20th, at 7:30 a.m., the mystery begins. Students from Grade 6, lacing up their sneakers and hitting the pavement, led by Mrs. Goosen, the morning’s trailblazer. Monday and Friday mornings will be alive with the sound of determination as the team gears up for track and field season.

If you’re interested in solving the case of the 100-meter dash or cracking the code to a perfect relay, let your teacher know. They’ll put you on the suspect—I mean participant—list for these early morning runs. A good detective needs endurance, and this is your chance to build it.

100 Day – February 13th

The plot thickens as we approach the 100th day of school. The theme? Time travel. Students will be stepping into the future, imagining themselves at 100 years old. A wrinkled face here, a cane there—thrift stores and Amazon are the prime leads for costume inspiration. Those who choose not to participate will need to stick with their uniforms, but I suspect most will embrace the case with creativity.

The day kicks off with a gym gathering at 9:30 a.m. A costume parade will set the tone, followed by activity stations where students will take on the challenge of completing as many tasks as they can in 100 seconds. A test of stamina, wit, and maybe a little detective flair.

Chapel Lineup – January 22nd

The chapel crew is ready to set the stage for another inspirational gathering. Here’s the squad:

• Tech: Danna, Elora, Jayna, Isaac D
• Keys: Alivia, Mrs. van Santen
• Bass: Kianna
• Drums: Jayce
• A Guitar: McKenna
• E Guitar: Olivia
• Percussion: Manny
• Front of House: Lily, Averi, Avery, Kaiya
• Vocals: Isaac B, Nick, Alexis, Kayleigh
• Stage Manager: Kyara
• Door Greeters: Thomas, Emilie

They’ll bring the sound, spirit, and soul to start our week on the right note.

The cases of January are heating up, detectives. Whether you’re hitting the track, celebrating 100 days of school, or harmonizing in chapel, remember to keep your wits sharp and your heart engaged. This detective is ready—are you?

Case closed…for now.

Welcome back, sleuths! I trust your winter break was filled with rest, relaxation, and perhaps a little mystery. The holidays are behind us, and it’s time to dust off our magnifying glasses and dive into some new investigations for January. Let’s sharpen our wits and get to work!

The Evidence: January Investigations

Here’s what’s on our radar for this month:
🔍 Math: Decoding the mysteries of geometry and fractions. Angles, shapes, and parts of a whole—let’s crack these numerical enigmas!
🔍 Science: Examining heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures. Can you spot the differences between the blended and the dissolved?
🔍 Social Studies: Exploring citizenship with a focus on our rights, responsibilities, and lessons learned from Canada’s mistakes of the past.
🔍 Writing: Unearthing the lives of extraordinary people as we write biographies.
🔍 Bible Memory Verse: Commit Philippians 2:1-11 to heart, and let the wisdom guide us in our journey.

The Evidence Locker: Chapel List for January 15

Our crack team of chapel detectives is ready for action:
🔍 Tech: Maddox, Evan
🔍 Vocals: Kaiya, Shiloh, Jordan, Olivia D
🔍 Percussion: Nathan M
🔍 Drums: Scott
🔍 Bass: Kyara
🔍 Keys: Mrs. Van Santen, Danna
🔍 Acoustic Guitar: Neariah
🔍 Electric Guitar: Danny
🔍 Stage Manager: Elliot
🔍 Front of House: Liliana, Avery
🔍 Door Greeters: Thomas, Emilie

Upcoming Missions: Key Dates

🗓️ Jan 29 – Tacky Tourist Day: Break out your best tourist gear and join the fun!
🗓️ Feb 14 – PD Day: No school, detectives! Take the day to recharge.
🗓️ Feb 17 – Family Day: Spend time with loved ones and build some new memories.
🗓️ Feb 26 – Pink Shirt Day: Wear pink to stand up against bullying and promote kindness.
🗓️ Mar 4 – Math Mayhem: Gear up for a day of puzzles, challenges, and problem-solving excitement.

The Outlook

The start of a new year brings new mysteries and new opportunities. Let’s approach every challenge with courage, every problem with persistence, and every lesson with open minds.

Keep your detective hats on, and remember: “The truth is out there, and together, we’ll find it!”

Detectives, we’ve reached the last week of our case files for 2024, and it’s time to close out with style, celebration, and a little festive cheer. Keep your magnifying glasses close, and let’s crack this final week wide open.

The Evidence: Christmas Sweater Week

The dress-up schedule is still in play, detectives. Stay sharp:
🔍 Monday: Kick it off in Christmas colors—red, green, and white.
🔍 Tuesday: The classic Christmas sweaters make their appearance—let’s see those ugly, festive, or flashing masterpieces!
🔍 Wednesday: Cozy detectives wear Christmas PJs. Stay comfortable, but stay alert!
🔍 Thursday: All the Christmas. Go big, detectives—Santa hats, tinsel, reindeer antlers, and anything merry!

Secret Santa Operation: Monday

Attention agents! Monday holds a special task—Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Each detective has been assigned a “target” for a little festive surprise. Don’t leave your gift behind, and remember: the goal is to bring joy while keeping it a mystery!

The Christmas Concert: Friday, Dec 15

The grand finale of our case lands Friday morning:
🔍 Doors Open: 9:30 AM
🔍 Concert Begins: 10:00 AM sharp
🔍 Dismissal: Students will be officially dismissed after the concert ends, approximately 11:30 AM.

Detectives, this is the last event before Christmas break, so let’s celebrate together and share the joy of the season!

MIT Campaign: Giving with Purpose

Detectives, the MITs Campaign continues, and this is our chance to spread kindness and generosity as we close the year. Here’s how you can contribute:
🔍 Serve Others: Every 30 minutes of service—whether helping at home, church, or in the community—earns a paper mitten for our bulletin board. Let’s fill it with acts of kindness!
🔍 Give Generously: Bring food, money, or winter essentials (like toques, gloves, scarves, and toiletries) to help those in need. Salvation Army bins are ready and waiting near the office.

This mission isn’t about competition—it’s about making a difference as we share God’s love in our community. Let’s end strong, detectives!

The Outlook

We’ve tracked clues, cracked codes, and worked as a team all year. Now it’s time to wrap up the case with kindness, cheer, and maybe a little holiday magic. Remember, detectives: “Every small act of giving leaves a mark.”

🎄 Case closed… until next year! 🎄

Detectives, the most festive week of the year is upon us, and the classroom is buzzing with holiday spirit. The clues point to a week filled with Christmas dress-ups, acts of kindness, and one last chapel before we head off on our holiday break. Let’s crack the case together!

The Evidence:

Christmas Dress-Up Week December 16-19
🔍 Monday: Start the week in classic Christmas colors—red, green, and white. Let’s paint the halls festive!
🔍 Tuesday: Show off your holiday spirit with Christmas sweaters or shirts. Bonus points for jingles or lights!
🔍 Wednesday: Cozy up in your Christmas pajamas—the perfect attire for a detective needing to stay warm and comfy.
🔍 Thursday: It’s the grand finale—go all out with ALL THE CHRISTMAS! Tinsel, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and anything that sparkles!

MITs Campaign: A Season of Giving
Detectives, let’s remember the heart of this season—serving others. Through our MITs campaign, we’re making a difference:

• Give: Donations of non-perishable food, winter wear, or money for the food bank.
• Serve: Spend time helping others, whether at home, with friends, or in the community. Don’t forget to fill out a mitten for every 30 minutes of service and add it to our MIT board!

Let’s finish strong by showing compassion and courage in everything we do.

The Chapel Lineup

Our Christmas chapel team is ready to bring joy and reflection to this festive season:

• Tech: Jayna, Isaac
• Front of House: Olivia, Alivia, Avery, Averi
• Electric Guitar: Grace
• Acoustic Guitar: Danny
• Percussion: Elliot
• Drums: Scott
• Bass: Kyara
• Piano: Danna, Alexis
• Vocals: Makenna, Isaac B., Nick, Ari
• Stage Manager: Neariah

This team is set to lead us in worship as we close out the year with gratitude and joy.

The Outlook

The week ahead promises laughter, creativity, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you’re dressing up, filling mittens, or joining in worship, remember the true mystery of the season—God’s love for us. Let’s wrap up 2024 with hearts full of kindness and joy.

The final case of the year is here, detectives. Let’s solve it together and make it a Christmas to remember! 🎄✨

Detectives, a big case is landing on our desks this Monday, November 18: the launch of Highroad Academy’s annual MIT (Mittens-In-Time) campaign. This Christmas giving focus is an opportunity for our community to represent Jesus through generosity and service. Here’s the breakdown:

The Evidence:

Donations
🔍 What to Bring: New or gently used winter wear (tuques, gloves, scarves), personal care items (toothbrushes, soap), non-perishable food, or cash donations.
🔍 Where to Give: Salvation Army kettle at the office for cash and collection bins for goods.

Service Focus
🔍 Giving of Time: For every 30 minutes of service to others, students fill out a paper mitten to post on the MIT bulletin board. From personal acts of kindness to class projects like baking cookies for local shelters, every act counts. Let’s aim high and challenge other classes to see who can give the most!

Key Dates for the Case:

• November 29: Half-day, dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
• December 5 & 12: Ice skating! Don’t forget permission slips and $10 if you need skates.
• December 6: Report cards go home.
• December 13: Pro D day, no school.
• December 16–20: Christmas Sweater Week—casual wear encouraged!
• December 21: Christmas break begins.

The Chapel Lineup (November 20)

Our chapel detectives are ready to lead worship:

• Tech: Jayna, Isaac
• Bass: Kianna
• Drums: Jase
• Electric Guitar: Olivia
• Acoustic Guitar: Neariah
• Keys: Danna, Mrs. Van Santen
• Percussion: Maximus
• Vocals: Grace, Averi, Elora, Avery
• Stage Manager: Rebecca
• Front of House: David, Danny, Sina, Jordan
• Door Greeters: Emilie, Thomas

The Outlook

This case challenges us to live out our core values: compassion, courage, and community. Whether you’re filling mittens, rocking your Christmas sweater, or skating your heart out, remember—every act of kindness adds to the bigger picture of representing Jesus in our world.

The countdown is on, detectives. Let’s see what we can accomplish together! 🚀

Parents are welcome to join us at 1:30 this Friday.

The calendar’s turned to November, and the cases are lining up fast. There’s an invitation to a basketball tryout, a time for remembrance, and a space-themed day that’s bound to launch us into orbit! Along the way, we’ll be following Highroad Academy’s core values to stay on track and keep our hearts focused. Let’s break down this week’s evidence and see what’s in store.

The Evidence:

November 5 – The Basketball Tryout Lead
The first case this month is a big opportunity for Grade 5 and 6 boys—an invitation to join the Grade 7 basketball practice. This isn’t just a game; it’s a chance to step up, test their skills, and see if they’ve got the grit to join the team. Do you have the courage to try out? If you’re ready, meet us on the court for an inside look at what it takes to be part of the squad.

November 11 – Remembrance Day
Next up, we pause for one of the most meaningful cases of the year: Remembrance Day. No school, but a powerful time to reflect. We remember those who have served and sacrificed, showing compassion for others and gratitude for the freedom they’ve secured for us. As detectives with hearts of integrity, we’ll honor those heroes and take a moment to reflect on the value of true courage.

November 13 – Space Day
And finally, detectives, prepare for a mission that’s out of this world—Space Day! On November 13, students are invited to dress up as astronauts, planets, rocket ships, or any cosmic creation that inspires them. Whether you’re rocking a space suit, transforming into your favorite planet, or designing a colorful rocket ship, creativity is the name of the game. Our imaginations will be in full orbit as we explore the mysteries of the universe together!

The Core Values: A Detective’s Guide

As we move through these November cases, we’ll keep Highroad Academy’s core values in mind to help us stay on course:

• Christ-Centered: Every mystery, every adventure, is viewed through the lens of God’s truth, guiding us to see each case with His wisdom.
• Compassionate: We value each individual’s uniqueness, showing love for others just as Jesus loves us. We see it in remembrance and in supporting each other through challenges.
• Community: We’re not alone in these cases; we’re a team. Partnering with families, friends, and churches keeps us connected as we represent Jesus in all we do.
• Character: Every clue we gather builds our integrity, pushing us to strive for personal excellence in every area—academic, emotional, and spiritual.
• Courageous: From basketball tryouts to honoring sacrifices and dressing up as space adventurers, we face challenges head-on, becoming who God created us to be.

The Outlook:

November’s shaping up to be a month of opportunities and reflection. Whether you’re lacing up for basketball, pausing for remembrance, or donning a space helmet, remember that every case has a purpose. Keep your minds sharp, your hearts open, and your spirit of adventure alive. Each case we solve, each moment we experience, brings us closer to the truth. See you on the court, in remembrance, and in orbit—let’s make November a month to remember!

This week’s chapel brings us another mystery to unravel as our worship team takes center stage to guide us in praise. Alongside, our detectives will tackle some side cases, including Photo Retakes and the all-important Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 1. Each case demands focus, collaboration, and, of course, a sharp eye for details. Let’s break down the evidence and get ready for the week ahead!

The Clues: Chapel Worship Team

The following team of chapel detectives is ready to lead our worship investigation:

• Tech Squad: Jayna and Isaac are on tech duty, making sure every sound and light clue comes through crystal clear.
• Keys: Danna and Mrs. Van Santen will bring heart to the mystery with their melodic key playing, setting a powerful backdrop for worship.
• Bass: Kyara’s holding down the low end on bass, keeping our investigation grounded and steady.
• Electric Guitar: Grace’s electric guitar will add spark and energy to the chapel, lighting up our search for truth.
• Acoustic Guitar: Nathan’s strumming will keep us focused, laying down a steady rhythm as we dive deeper.
• Vocals: Shiloh, Alivia, Averi, and Jordan are leading our vocal investigation, harmonizing to guide our hearts and minds in praise.
• Percussion: Maximus will provide the beats that drive our journey, keeping each song moving forward.
• Stage Manager: Manraaj is the mastermind backstage, ensuring every piece of this operation fits together smoothly.
• Front of House: Isaac B., Nick, Kianna, and Kayleigh are running the front-of-house controls, making sure each clue reaches the congregation.
• Door Greeters: Emilie and Thomas will greet you at the door, starting the chapel experience with a friendly welcome as you step onto the scene.

A Side Case: Photo Retakes

Our first side case this week is Photo Retakes! Detectives, make sure your ID is current by updating your photo. Whether you missed the first round or just want a new snap, step into the spotlight. After all, a detective’s profile must be sharp and recognizable.

The Parent-Teacher Debrief: November 1

Our final case this week calls for a critical debrief with the higher-ups—Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 1. Click here to sign up for a spot. We’ll be moving quickly, with no breaks between sessions, so please knock on the door at your scheduled time to help keep things on track. Each meeting will be a chance to share discoveries, strategies, and celebrate progress. This debrief is an essential step in solving the mysteries of a successful school year!

The Outlook

With a stellar worship team, a thoughtful setlist, updated photos, and parent-teacher conferences, we’re all set for a week packed with purpose and discovery. So detectives, remember to keep your hearts open, your minds sharp, and your schedules ready for each case. Together, we’ll magnify, investigate, and uncover the truth as a team!

It’s a cool morning, the kind where mysteries linger in the air, and our chapel detectives are gearing up for a big case. The suspects? A group of talented students ready to crack the code of worship. The clues? A setlist that’s going to move hearts and stir spirits. Let’s break it down, detective-style, and see what’s in store for this week’s chapel gathering.

The Lineup:

• Tech Gurus: Maddox and Evan are the tech wizards behind the curtain, keeping the lights flashing and the sound crisp. Without them, this operation wouldn’t have a chance.
• Drummer: Jase will be on drums, laying down the beats like a metronome detective tracking every rhythm. His sticks will guide the whole team, steady as ever.
• Bass: Kianna’s on the bass, ready to lay down the groove. Her deep notes will anchor us as we dive into the mysteries of worship.
• Electric Guitar: David’s on the electric guitar, adding a sharp edge to the sound. His riffs will cut through the air like clues in a case, leading us closer to the truth.
• Acoustic Guitar: Neariah will be there with her acoustic, keeping things grounded and soulful, strumming the heartbeats of our investigation.
• Vocalists: Avery, Sina, Olivia, and Mrs. Van Santen are the voices that will carry us through, leading the congregation like seasoned detectives following the path of praise.
• Keys: Danna and Alexis, the keys detectives, will be laying down melodies that wrap around every note, making sure no stone—or chord—is left unturned.
• Stage Manager: McKenna’s the mastermind behind the operation, making sure every move onstage runs like clockwork.
• Door Greeters: Maximus and Thomas will be your first contacts on this case, greeting you at the door with smiles that’ll make you feel like you’re already part of the team.

The Clues: Worship Setlist

1. O Magnify the Lord: We’ll start with a powerful call to action—magnify the Lord, like detectives gathering all the clues to see the big picture.
2. My Lighthouse: This one’s about guidance. No matter how tough the case gets, the Lord is our lighthouse, showing us the way through the storm.
3. Praise: The next clue is simple but profound. We’re here to give praise, lifting our voices like we’ve cracked the case wide open.
4. Waymaker: Finally, we’ll close the investigation with Waymaker. God is our miracle worker, lighting the path when things seem impossible. The case is solved—He’s always been the answer.

The Outlook:

With a lineup like this and a worship setlist full of praise and promise, this chapel is going to be one for the books. The team is ready, the clues are all in place, and the mystery of worship is about to unfold.

So, detectives, put on your best thinking caps, prepare your hearts, and join us as we crack the case of this week’s chapel worship. See you there, ready to magnify, praise, and discover the truth together!