Month: February 2023

Principal’s Weekly Update – February 24th, 2023

Thus says the Lord:  I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.  (Isaiah 43:14, 19)

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Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser : Vendors Welcome Spring SCCS Craft Fair : KinKar Raffle

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Please keep Mrs. Marsh Hamm and her family in your prayers.  Mrs. Marsh Hamm’s Mom passed away this week, and she had to fly to New Brunswick.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Marsh Hamm.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Welcome to Ms. Sharie Fogel, our new K-5 French teacher.  Ms. Fogel joined our school community this week to take over Mme. McIsaac’s maternity leave.  We are happy to have her here!
• Monday was Louis Riel Day.  There was no school.
• Tuesday morning, we began our day with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast.  Thank you very much to all parents who volunteered and donated items. Your hard work and generosity did not go unnoticed and were very much appreciated.
• Tuesday morning was also Enrichment classes for our Middle Years students.
• Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and we had our Ash Wednesday School Mass with Fr. Michael. 
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• We began Thursday with a Pink Shirt Day Assembly.  It was so nice to see a “sea of pink.”  The message of kindness was shared, and making kindness a priority everyday was stressed.  Our younger students got together with their buddies to do some kindness activities after lunch, and it was a lot of fun!  A special thank you to my Safe & Caring Staff Committee for making this day so meaningful for our students.
• Thursday evening our PAC Meeting was held in our cafeteria at 6:30pm.
• On Thursday evening, some of my staff and Board members attended the annual Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Dinner/Evening at the Victoria Inn.
• Re-registrations were due today for the 2022-2023 school year.
• Outstanding Middle Years assignments were due today for credit in term 2.
• The upcoming School Musical cast members hosted a Bake Sale today.
• Mrs. Prettie and I will be participating in the annual Board of Directors Retreat/Planning Session this evening.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Monday Baby Henrik and his mom will be here for our family Roots of Empathy family visit.
• Learn to Skate is on Monday for our K-2 students.
• Tuesday is Enrichment classes for our Middle Years students.
• “Dress as your favourite book character” also happens on Tuesday.  I can’t wait to see all the “characters” come to school!
• Wednesday Power School will be shut down to parents so that teachers can start preparing for Term two report cards.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Friday is Report Card Writing Day for teachers, so it is an Inservice day/no school. 

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Our Grs. 3-5 Choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 9^th @ 10:00am.  Details to follow.
• Our Middle Years choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 10^th @ 12:30pm.  Details to follow.
• There is a Rome Trip meeting for all families going to Rome on Monday, March 13^th @ 6:30pm.
• Our Middle Years Science Fair is coming on Friday, March 17^th.
• Friday, March 17^th will also be a Colour Day for St. Patrick’s Day.  We will also be collecting for Toonies for Tuition $2 that day. More information to follow.
• Book Fair Week begins on March 20^th.
• Report cards are distributed on March 20^th.
• Reconciliation for our Middle Years students is on March 22^nd.
• Student Led Conferences will be held March 23^rd and the morning of March 24^th.  More details to follow.
• Some of our Middle Years students, and their parents, leave for Rome with Mrs. Prettie on March 25^th. 

BASC

• Next week is a new month.
• Reminder, you need to submit a BASC form to attend.
• There is BLINE on Monday.
• There is Cheer/POM on Tuesday.
• There is BLINE on Wednesday.
• No school on Friday.  You needed to be registered  to attend BASC.
• St Patty’s craft still has some spots.
• BASC tax receipts have all been handed out, any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me(Kim).
• Friday, March 24^th BASC closes at 4pm.
• BASC’s April, May, June forms to be posted soon.

“Thank you everyone for the support of the Bake Sale.” Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

LENTEN MISSION—SILOAM SOCK/UNDERWEAR DRIVE

Two of our grade 5 students, Madison, and Selena, have started a socks and underwear drive for Siloam Mission. They are asking for new pairs of socks and underwear- all sizes and gender, to be brought to the school February 22, 2023- April 6, 2023. Boxes will be in the front foyer of the school for students to make their contributions. Through your support, Siloam Mission can provide vital services to improve the quality of life of those experiencing homelessness.

Thanking you in advance for your contributions.

LENTEN MISSION—40 CANS FOR LENT

We are also collecting cans of food for Lent.  This initiative is in conjunction with St. Charles Parish.  Please send your cans of food with your child and help us fill the boxes in the front foyer of the school. 

Thank you!

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST CHARLES SCHOOL

Check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com  Thank you for your support!

OUR KIN KAR RAFFLE IS BACK!!

Tickets are on sale now.  Just scan the QR code or click on the link below and it will take you to our unique sales code.  This way St. Charles gets 50% of the proceeds of every ticket sold under that code.  Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20 or 10 for $50.

The final draw is on Monday, June 26^th, 2023. 

https://www.fundingchange.ca/wpgkinsmen/Y6C1_YMd0X8pSGjV/Y-6C9X5Atyuo36r1

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

If you can help or donate in anyway email andreasiwak@shaw.ca

COMMUNITY NEWS

2023 outdoor soccer registration for Sturgeon Heights CC

Register online February 13-March 26/23
(9-18 years old)

https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/sturgeon

Register in-person: SHCC 210 Rita St. 

March 9th: 6:30-9:00pm

March 18th: 10:00am-1:00pm
Todd Povey
Sturgeon Heights soccer convenor

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Happy Weekend!

See you all next week!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – February 16th, 2023

Everything is possible for one who believes.  (Mark 9:23)

Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser :

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Monday, we began our annual Catholic Schools Week with an assembly.  Thank you to the teachers of the Grs. 3-5 grade level team for hosting this assembly.
• Monday was also Learn to Skate for our K-2 students.
• On Monday, our Middle Years students had the opportunity to go snowshoeing.  Thank you to Ms. Carter for picking up and taking back all the snowshoes.
• Tuesday, the fun continued with a Red, White & Pink Colour Day for students and staff.  The K-2 students also went bowling in the afternoon.
• On Tuesday, our Middle Years students did cookie decorating in the cafeteria.
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Wednesday our Gr. 6 students headed to U-Puttz.
• Wednesday was also a Colour Day.
• Kevin Klein was here on Wednesday for I Love to Read month.  He read to our gr. 1-2 class.
• Thursday was 100-Day for our K-2 students. 
• Our Grs. 3-5 students headed off to the Manitoba Museum on Thursday.
• Our Middle Years students also enjoyed some skating on Thursday.
• Everyone enjoyed a Colour Day on Thursday as well.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.  Fr. Michael will be celebrating Mass. 
• It’s Pizza Lunch on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd.  We will begin the day with an assembly.
• Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.
• All outstanding Middle Years assignments are due on Friday, February 24^th to be credited towards term 2 marks.
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• February 28^th is Dress as your Favourite Book Character at SCCS.
• Powerschool will be closed to parents on March 1^st by the end of the day.
• Baby Henrik is coming for his next Roots of Empathy family visit on March 2^nd.
• Friday, March 3^rd is an Inservice Day.  There is no school as teachers will be writing report cards.
• Our Grs. 3-5 Choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 9^th @ 10:00am.  Details to follow.
• Our Middle Years choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival onMarch 10^th @ 12:30pm.  Details to follow.

BASC

• There is Cheer/POM on Tuesday.
• There is BLINE on Wednesday.
• The Fun Craft is on Thursday with a few spots left.
• March forms are on the website.
• The St Patty’s Craft still has spots left.
• March 3^rd no school full day BASC with a field trip is almost full.
• If you need BASC on Friday, March 3^rd you must be registered by Tuesday, February 21^st as we need to book ahead and staff accordingly.
• March 24^th BASC closes at 4PM.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

OTHER

• There is a Musical Bake Sale on Friday, Feb 24th.

Thank you for your support.

The Musical Team

SHROVE TUESDAY SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is fast approaching, and we are still in need of volunteers and donations to make this event successful. 
If you can help in any way, please click on the Sign-up Genius link below and add your name.

ITEMS NEEDED for SHROVE TUESDAY BREAKFAST Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Thanking you in advance for your support. 😊

PAC MEETING

Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.

VIP HOURS UPDATE

All SCCS Families are required to complete 20 volunteer hours or remit $450 to opt out.  Currently, there are a significant number of families that have 0 VIP hours logged.  If you have completed any volunteer hours, please sign into the SCCS website and click the VIP tab, scroll down and click on VIP HOURS PERMISSION CLICK button and complete the form.  Please note, each volunteer occurrence/event/donation requires a separate entry.

We ask that all families complete the Permission Click log for outstanding VIP hours by Monday Feb 20^TH.

VIP hours standards:

• Fundraising Event Coordinator = 20 hours (All past and upcoming coordinators please log your hours)
• Parent Class Reps = 10 hours
• Learn to skate Volunteer = 1.5 hours for each class
• Donation of item $20 = 1 VIP hour
• Board member = 20 hours

If you have signed up through Sign up Genius to volunteer for an event or to donate items, you are still required to log your hours through Permission Click.

SCCS acknowledges that families may experience extenuating circumstances that limit their ability to complete VIP hours, we request that you contact the VIP coordinator in these rare cases.

There are still a significant number of opportunities that require volunteers to ensure successful events.  Sign up genius links will be sent out as opportunities arise, but feel free to reach out to the VIP coordinator at vip@stccs.ca if you require assistance.

Thank you for contributing to the success of SCCS!

Fundraising & VIP

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER PERMISSION CLICK LINK

Please note that there is a date correction for ordering.

Orders and payments must be in by Friday, February 24^th, 2023.

 https://permission.click/YjAEv/cals Thank you

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

If you can help or donate in anyway email andreasiwak@shaw.ca

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Catholic Schools Week has been an amazing week full of activities and fun!  Thank you so very much to all my staff, who worked very hard to make this week such a great week for our students.  Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped in so many ways.  This week would not have been the success it was without your support.  😊 

Our last Catholic Schools Week was in February 2020.  Look how far we’ve come.Wishing you a terrific long weekend!
See you all on Tuesday!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. (Exodus 15:2)

Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser : Shrove Tuesday Call Out 2023

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Our Middle Years students began their week of exams on Monday.  Exams ran until Thursday, with all afternoons being study hall options.
• Mrs. Prettie and I attended a Governance Fundamentals Workshop through MFIS on Tuesday after school.
• Wednesday, our K-2 students had a guest speaker from the Treaty Commission.
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• I was away Wednesday morning at my monthly Principal’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office.
• Friday, our Middle Years students had an opportunity to go on a Ski Trip.  This trip hasn’t happened since pre-Covid. 
• Friday was also Crazy Sock & Joke Day at SCCS for our K-5 students. 
• Tomorrow is the World Day of the Sick.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Catholic Schools Week officially begins on Monday.  We will kick off the week with a Catholic Schools Day Assembly on Monday.
• Learn to Skate is also on Monday for our K-2 students.
• Red, White, & Pink Colour Day is on Tuesday.
• Our K-2 students will be going bowling on Tuesday afternoon. 
• Wednesday is Colour Day for all students and staff.
• Wednesday is also Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Gr. 6 students are going to U-Puttz on Wednesday.
• On Thursday, it’s 100 Day for our K-2 students.
• Colour Day on Thursday for all students and staff.
• Our Grs. 3-5 students will be going to the Manitoba Museum on Thursday.
• Our Middle Years students will be going skating on Thursday morning.
• On Friday, there is no school as teaching staff will be participating in our annual Catholic Schools Day PD Day at St. Paul’s High School.
• On Sunday, February 19^th is the Manitoba Moose Game for our school community.  Please see the emails sent out separately regarding details about that evening.

*There are also other activities happening during Catholic Schools Week for all grade levels.  Classroom teachers will be sharing those with their own classroom parents.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd. 
• Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.
• Re-registrations will be distributed on January 30^th for the 2023-2024 school year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please remember that BASC opens at 7am and closes at 6pm.  Do not drop off your child prior to 7:00am. 

If students are dropped off at the school between 7:00 am and 8:15 am, they are required to go the BASC and will be charged accordingly.  There are no exceptions. 

Morning recess is at 8:15 until the bell rings at 8:35am.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

LOST AND FOUND

On Monday and Tuesday after school, there will be lost and found items on display on tables in the front foyer.  Wednesday morning, these items will be packed up and donated. Please take this opportunity to take “one more look” if you are missing any of your child’s items.  Thank you.

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday.
• No Cheer or POM scheduled for Tuesday.
• No BLINE scheduled for Wednesday.
• No school on Friday. Full Day BASC is full.
• BASC Tax receipts will be sent home during next week.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

SHROVE TUESDAY SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, February 21^st is back!  Please see the Sign-Up Genius link for volunteer opportunities:

ITEMS NEEDED for SHROVE TUESDAY BREAKFAST Tuesday, February 21, 2023

PAC MEETING

Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.

VIP HOURS

Dear SCCS families, our VIP coordinator has had to step down from this role.  If you have emailed the VIP email over the past few months, our sincere apologies that you may not have had any response.  The Fundraising Committee will be addressing each email as quickly as possible. If you have volunteered for SCCS please ensure you continue to log all VIP hours through permission click. If you need VIP hours and are interested in taking on the VIP Coordinator role, please email fundraising at fundraising@stccs.ca.

Thank you for your patience,

SCCS Fundraising

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER PERMISSION CLICK LINK

We are having a Spenst Pizza fundraiser this month.  Please click the Permission Click link below for more information

https://permission.click/YjAEv/cals

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Valentine’s Day and Game Day

If you are looking for ideas for your sweetheart for Valentine’s, or making plans for the big game, check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

If you can help or donate in anyway email andreasiwak@shaw.ca

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Have a terrific weekend and stay warm.  😊

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

Whoever does the will of God lives forever.  (1 John 2:17)

Update Attachments – Spring Plant Fundraiser : Mini Warriors BasketballVolleyball Flyer

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• On Monday, re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year were distributed. They are due back by February 24^th, 2023.
• Tuesday was School Mass.  Msgr. Comeault celebrated Mass with us. 
• Tuesday was our annual Kinder Fair and Grs. 1-8 General Open House.  A very special thank you to the parents who provided the refreshments for this evening.  They were enjoyed by all who attended!
• I Love to Read month began on Wednesday, and we had a kickoff assembly to celebrate. 
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Popcorn Day was on Friday.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK…

• Our Middle Years students begin their exams on Monday-Thursday.  Wishing all of our students the best of luck as they journey through next week.  Information was sent home this week to all families with important details on exam procedures. 
• Learn to Skate continues Monday for our K-2 students.
• Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending a workshop on Tuesday after school on Governance Fundamentals.
• I will be away Wednesday morning at my Principal’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office.
• On Wednesday morning, our K-2 students will be having a guest speaker from the National Truth & Reconciliation office.
• Wednesday is Pizza Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Friday is the Ski Trip for our Middle Years students. There are no Middle Years classes that day as all Middle Years teachers are on the Ski Trip.
• Friday is Crazy Sock & Joke Day for our K-5 students. 

NOT TOO FAR AWAY …

• Catholic Schools Week begins Feb. 13^th-17^th.  Many fun-filled activities are being planned for that week.  😊
• There will be no school on Feb. 17^th as staff will be participating in our annual Catholic Schools Day PD Conference at St. Paul’s High School. 
• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd. 
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please remember that BASC opens at 7am and closes at 6pm.  Do not drop off your child prior to 7:00am. 

If students are dropped off at the school between 7:00 am and 8:15 am, they are required to go to BASC and will be charged accordingly. There are no exceptions. 

Morning recess is at 8:15 until the bell rings at 8:35am.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday.
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday.
• The Valentine craft is on Wednesday.
• There is No BLINE scheduled on Wednesday.
• There is no school on Friday, February 17th , there is full day BASC with a few spots left but must be registered by Monday February 6^th to attend.
• No school and no BASC on Monday, February 20^th.

Thanks Kim

**Please make sure your child has utensils to eat their lunches as plastic spoons and forks are becoming obsolete.

WELL WISHES

Wishing Bronson, one of our Gr. 5 students, all the best as he and his family leave our SCCS community to move to their new home.  Good luck Bronson!  We will miss you.

Also, wishing Mr. Clinton Sahulka, our K-5 term French teacher, the best as he leaves our SCCS community.  Mr. Sahulka resigned this week due to personal reasons. 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Welcome to 2023 everyone!   For those interested in supporting our school, you can load up and get yourself a coffee at Starbucks, a book at Indigo, and maybe a new pair of shoes at SportCheck while supporting your school.  Boston Pizza also has a good deal on for us now too, amongst many others.

Check us out here anytime!  Don’t forget the app on iPhone and Android.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306

SCCS Online Fundraising Team

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER – ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a Spring Fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com  Thank you for your support!

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Ever-loving God, with sincere hearts and open minds, may we always embrace differences in each other, celebrate the infinite variety of humanity, and share in the diverse life experiences that you send us.  We ask this through Jesus Christ, our brother.  Amen.

Looks like the weather is supposed improve over the weekend. 
Looking forward to some warmer temperatures and seeing all of you on Monday!

Tammy