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Month: May 2024

Principal’s Weekly Update – May 31st, 2024

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.  (1 John 4:16)

Update Attachments – KINKAR 2024

Please note:  Our Orientation Evening on June 13th has been cancelled.  We realize that June is a very busy month for families, and everyone has time constraints.  Please watch for more information coming to you via email on information for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Safety Concerns at Pick-Up:  When you are picking up your son/daughter at the end of the school day, please do not allow them to climb the chain link fence or climb underneath it.  This is extremely dangerous and unsafe.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • We had School Mass on Tuesday morning with Fr. Robert from St. John XXIII Parish. 
  • There was also a PML Recital on Tuesday at lunch time.
  • Wednesday was our final Hot Dog Day lunch for those students who ordered.  A huge thank you all our volunteers who helped with our hot lunches this year.  We couldn’t have done it without you.  A very special thank you to Lauren Woroniak, Jennifer Moore-Bunney, and Kathy Downs, our coordinators for all lunches this year.
  • The Slurpee Truck visited SCCS on Thursday! This was in support of our upcoming Gr. 8 Farewell in June.  Thank you to everyone who supported this event. $578.50 was raised for the Gr. 8 Farewell! Spirits were high, even in the pouring rain. It was amazing that all students were able to have a slurpee!
  • Our grades 5 & 6 boys played in a competitive basketball tournament on Thursday after school.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

  • Monday morning is our last Roots of Empathy family visit with our “teacher” Thomas.  Our theme is “Goodbye & Good Wishes.”
  • Our grades 7 & 8 students will have Enrichment on Tuesday morning.
  • Our June PML Recitals will be held on June 5th & 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.  Recitals begin at 6:30pm at the church.
  • It’s early dismissal on June 6th at 2:30pm.  Powerschool will be closed to parents on this day as well, so teachers can begin preparing for writing end of year report cards.
  • No school on June 7th.  It is report card writing day for teaching staff. 

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …. (it’s June 😊)

  • Grs. 7 & 8 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 10th.
  • Grs. 4-6 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 11th.
  • Middle Years Exam Study Week is June 11th-June 14th.
  • Gr. 7 human sexuality health lessons are happening on June 13th & 14th.  Parent permission forms and information have been sent out via Permission Click.
  • Kinder Father’s Day Donuts with Dad is happening on June 14th. 
  • Exam Week begins June 17-20th.
  • Summer Colour Days begin June 17th for the rest of the school year.
  • Uniform Pick-Up Day is on June 17th, 12:00-5:00pm.
  • Gr. 5’s are heading to Fort Whyte on June 18th.
  • Gr. 5 human sexuality health lessons are happening on June 20th & 21st.  Parent permission forms and information have been sent out via Permission Click.
  • K-2’ are heading to Morning Sound Farm on June 20th.
  • Gr. 6’s are heading to the Aviation Museum on June 20th.
  • K-2 PJ Day is on June 21st.
  • The Gr. 8 farewell field trip is on June 21st.
  • The grade 3’s & 4’s are heading to the Zoo on June 21st.
  • A school-wide Buddy Reading activity is happening on June 24th. 
  • Our gr. 8 farewell rehearsal is happening on June 25th in the afternoon.
  • Kinder Grad is at 10:00am on June 26th.
  • Grades 1-7 Awards Ceremony is on June 27th @ 10:00am.  TRACK Awards ceremonies will be that same afternoon.  Grs. 1-2 @ 1:00pm, Grs. 3-5 @ 1:30pm, and Grs. 6-7 @ 2:00pm. 
  • Last day of school is on June 28th.  School Mass is at 10:30am, and dismissal is at 2:30pm. 

BASC

After school programs are finished for another year.
The only one day program left is the grade 5-8 golf day at John Blumberg on June 10th. If interested, you must be registered by Monday.
Friday there is no school.  You must already be registered to attend all day BASC.
There is NO PM BASC on the last day of school.
Reminder in the morning for BASC, please use the buzzer and after school use your fob to enter for BASC pickup.
If you have any questions about BASC/lunch, feel free to contact me at 204-880-8245.
Thank you, Kim.

HOCKEY SKILLS PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

All current families in grades 5, 6, & 7 have received Permission Click just recently regarding a new Hockey Skills Program for the 2024-2025 school year.  Registration is open until filled.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Prettie at aprettie@stccs.ca

ATTENTION ALL 10-15 YEAR OLDS

Are you interested in playing golf this summer, or learning how to play golf?  If so, check out Blumberg Golf Course’s website:  Home – John Blumberg Golf Course under lessons for more information.

ROME TRIP SPRING BREAK 2025

All current families in grades 6 & 7 have received a Permission Click regarding our Spring Break Rome Trip in 2025.  The deadline for commitment is on June 10th. 
If you have any questions regarding this trip, please contact Mrs. Prettie at aprettie@stccs.ca

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the drop off in the loading zone in the mornings, please click on the link below to sign up.  A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up to date and are working so hard to keep our students safe.  We sincerely appreciate it!
VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising
Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. We are entering the last stretch of the school year, and with that our online fundraising campaign. Thanks to those who have tried out the online app known as FlipGive.  As you have heard by now, this app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer.   Many schools and sports teams have been successful in raising funds using this app.  We hope you will check it out.
 A few things that might catch your eye this week:   

  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also
  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out:    https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To sign up, click here: 

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members: 

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here: 

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions 

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:     Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca 
You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School.     THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team 

I’m writing to invite you to join the team, Keira’s Krusaders, in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. We’d love to have you join the national movement to end brain tumours and to honour the memory of a very special girl, Keira Bond.
This year the Brain Tumour Walk is not organizing an event like last year, so this will just be our Keira Krusader Crew walking to honour and remember the remarkable Keira for a good cause. We will be walking together along Sturgeon Creek, a place Keira enjoyed. We will meet at Grant’s Old Mill at 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th and walk along the path.

Join Our Team!
Please share in this experience by joining our team and by helping to raise money for a worthy cause! Just click on this link:  Join Keira’s Krusaders .
If you are not interested in joining the team to walk but would like to learn more about Keira or make a donation, click on the link above as well. 

Sincerely,
Nancy Froystad

SCCS K-8 FAMILIES – KINSMEN OF WINNIPEG KIN KAR RAFFLE

Just a reminder if you haven’t purchased your Kin Kar Raffle tickets yet, follow the link on the attached .pdf. You will be linked to the SCCS “In Support of” page where you can purchase tickets for some amazing prizes.
Thank you for purchasing tickets and helping with our fundraiser!

May we act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with our God.

Our first weekend in June!
Let’s make it a good one.
See you all next week!
Tammy


Principal’s Weekly Update – May 24th, 2024

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.  (Genesis 28:15)

Update Attachments – Slurpee Truck

News: This morning at SCCS, we had a gasoline smell in our front foyer and the old building.  At that time, workers were here working in the boiler room installing the cement pad for our new boilers.  Since it was raining heavily outside, they decided to do some cutting of materials in the workroom.  The machine they were using caused the gasoline odor to spread in the school. The project manager was contacted immediately, and the situation was rectified.  Doors and windows were left open to help the smell disappear.  Since the kindergarten classes were on the floor above, they relocated for about an hour while doors and windows were open.  They returned to their classrooms at recess time. 

CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

PAC is seeking volunteers to be classroom representatives for 2024-2025. Any parent interested in taking on this role are asked to email the PAC Chair at stccspac@stccs.ca to indicate their interest by Friday June 14th.
Classroom Representatives will be emailed within the first week of school to confirm their role. Thank you for your interest in being a Classroom Representative.
Nikki Robert
PAC Chair 2023-2024
PAC Chair Elect 2024-2025

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Monday was Victoria Day, and there was no school.
  • Tuesday our grades 7 & 8 students had Advisory groups.
  • Tuesday was our Glenlea Plant Delivery/Pick-up.  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped, and a huge thank you to our coordinator, Kasia James for all her hard work with this fundraiser.
  • Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
  • The final PAC Meeting of the school year was held Wednesday evening.
  • Our grade 7 & 8 students headed off to the Goldeye’s game on Thursday.
  • Our grade 5 & 6 girls participated in a basketball tournament on Thursday after school.
  • Thursday was also our annual Golf Tournament at Breezy Bend Golf Course.  A huge thank you to Andrea Siwak, Corey Gifford, and George Howell, who coordinated this event.  You did a fantastic job organizing this annual fundraiser again this year! Thank you to all the volunteers who worked hard all day out at the golf course.  We couldn’t have done it without you.
  • Friday was supposed to be our Track & Field Meet for our grades 4-8 students, however, due to inclement weather the meet was postponed until Monday next week.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

  • Monday is our Track & Field Meet. 😊
  • There is School Mass on May 28th. Fr. Robert from St. John XXIII Parish will be celebrating Mass.
  • On Tuesday our PML students will have a noon recital.
  • Our final hot lunch day will be held May 29th for those students who have ordered. It’s Hot Dog Day.
  • The slurpee truck is coming to visit SCCS on May 30th!  This is a fundraiser for our grade 8 students. Please see the note attached to my update for more information. 😊

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

  • Our June PML Recitals will be held on June 5th & 6th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.  Recitals begin at 6:30pm at the church.
  • It’s early dismissal on June 6th at 2:30pm.  Powerschool will be closed to parents on this day as well, so teachers can begin preparing for writing end of year report cards.
  • No school on June 7th.  It is report card writing day for teaching staff. 
  • Grs. 7 & 8 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 10th.
  • Grs. 4-6 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 11th.
  • Our annual Orientation Evening for all grade levels is on June 13th. More information to follow.
  • Kinder Father’s Day Donuts with Dad is happening on June 14th. 

BASC

  • The Father’s Day craft is on Wednesday.
  • Tennis is on Thursday. Last class.
  • Friday, June 7th full day BASC is full.
  • Grade 5 to 8 students: one more golf experience, Monday, June 10th.  We will be making another trip to John Blumberg. If interested submit your form by June 4th. Need a form contact Ms. Furutani.
  • Please submit all payments if your child has attended BASC.
  • There are still some spots left in some of the weeks for summer care.
  • For morning BASC, please ring the buzzer as there is no need to text. After school, your fob will work at 3:45. If you arrive before this time ring the buzzer.

Any questions about BASC, I can be reached at 204-880-8245 or by email. The other BASC texting phone will be disconnected.
Thank you, Ms. Furutani

OTHER

Monday for track & field any grade 4 to 8 students who have ordered milk/meal will receive a credit as those orders are cancelled.
Tuesday, June 11th there is also no milk/ meals.
Thank you, Ms. Furutani.

ATTENTION ALL 10-15 YEAR OLDS

Are you interested in playing golf this summer, or learning how to play golf?  If so, check out Blumberg Golf Course’s website:  Home – John Blumberg Golf Course under lessons for more information.

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the drop off in the loading zone in the mornings, please click on the link below to sign up.  A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up to date and are working so hard to keep our students safe.  We sincerely appreciate it!
VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising
Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. We are entering the last stretch of the school year, and with that our online fundraising campaign. Thanks to those who have tried out the online app known as FlipGive.  As you have heard by now, this app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer.   Many schools and sports teams have been successful in raising funds using this app.  We hope you will check it out.
 A few things that might catch your eye this week:   

  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also
  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out:    https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To sign up, click here: 

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members: 

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here: 

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions 

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:     Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca 
You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School.     THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team 

I’m writing to invite you to join the team, Keira’s Krusaders, in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. We’d love to have you join the national movement to end brain tumours and to honour the memory of a very special girl, Keira Bond.
This year the Brain Tumour Walk is not organizing an event like last year, so this will just be our Keira Krusader Crew walking to honour and remember the remarkable Keira for a good cause. We will be walking together along Sturgeon Creek, a place Keira enjoyed. We will meet at Grant’s Old Mill at 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th and walk along the path.

Join Our Team!
Please share in this experience by joining our team and by helping to raise money for a worthy cause! Just click on this link:  Join Keira’s Krusaders .
If you are not interested in joining the team to walk but would like to learn more about Keira or make a donation, click on the link above as well. 

Sincerely,
Nancy Froystad

Jesus, help my feet to go. In the way that You will show. Jesus, help my hands to do. All things loving, kind, and true. Jesus, guard me through this day.

Looking forward to seeing some sun this weekend. See you all on Monday.
See you all on Monday.
Tammy


Principal’s Weekly Update – May 10th, 2024

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.  (2 Pet. 1:2)

Update Attachments – SCCS Sponsorship Package 2024 Golfer Registration 2024

Hello St. Charles families!
There will be a….. BAKE SALE on MONDAY MAY 13th, with all proceeds going towards the Grade 8 Farewell trip and ceremony.
Grade 8’s will be selling assorted nut free baked treats for $1.00 each at lunch!
Please mark this date on your calendar.

Thanks so much for your participation in supporting the Grade 8 class of 2024!
Leslie Fogarty and Anna-Mae Clark
Your grade 8 reps

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

The golf tournament is in 2 weeks! May 23rd @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. We need everyone’s support to make it a success! How can you help? Golf! The registration form is attached. Sign up as a team of 4 or as a single. All ranges of golf experience are welcome.
Need volunteer hours??
We still need a lot of volunteers to be on the course the day of the tournament. We also need a lot of help in the way of prizes for our silent auction baskets. $25 is equivalent to one volunteer hour! Not sure what to give? Send us an email to see what kind of prize you can help by donating!
Do you own your own business?
Sponsor a hole! You get a tax receipt for much of the cost of the sponsorship! Plus, you get great advertising for your company! The sponsorship form is attached.

 Contact andreasiwak@shaw.ca for any inquiries.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Monday was our School Musical at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.  What an amazing show!!  Our students did a wonderful job showcasing their talents, and at the same time, shared their enthusiasm for the stage.  Congratulations to everyone who participated in the musical, and a very special thank you to the parent volunteers who helped transport props/sets to and from the WAG. 
  • Tuesday morning our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes.
  • Our School Musical students had a cast wind-up on Tuesday after school.
  • Wednesday morning, our grades 5 & 6 students left for Camp Manitou.  
  • I attended my monthly Principal’s Meeting on Wednesday morning at the archdiocese office.
  • Our Kinder moms enjoyed the Kinder Mother’s Day Tea this afternoon. 😊

!!! Our school track and field meet is only 2 weeks away.  We could still use 1 or 2 more parent volunteers, if anyone is available on May 24th, from 9:00am-3:00pm, please email Mr. Vechina (jvechina@stccs.ca).

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

  • Our grade 8 students will be hosting a Bake Sale on Monday.  (see the note above for more information)
  • Our middle years students have Enrichment on Tuesday morning.
  • Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending the Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.
  • Our grade 5 students will be hosting their Simple Machines Symposium for our younger students on Thursday morning in the main gym.
  • Our last Popcorn Day for the year is on May 17th.

The Final PAC Meeting for the 2023 – 2024 school year will take place Wednesday May 22nd at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. In addition to wrapping up this school year, we will be preparing for next year – so if you are interested in being part of the PAC, a Classroom Rep or one of the executives, please make plans to join us.
Nikki Robert
PAC Chair

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

  • Our annual Golf Tournament is on May 23rd. (see above for more detailed information) 
  • Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24th. 
  • It’s Track & Field Day for our grades 4-8 students on May 24th. 
  • There is School Mass on May 28th.
  • Our final hot lunch day will be held May 29th for those students who have ordered.

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday.
  • BLINE testing is on Wednesday. Testing is from 4:30 to 5:10pm. The gym doors will open at 4:15, as the students will have their class first.
  • All families are welcome to come and watch the testing. 
  • There is Tennis on Thursday.
  • There are spots left in the grade 5-8 golf experience.
  • There are spots left in the Father’s Day craft.

OTHER

  • Friday, May 17th is popcorn day.
  • If interested in summer care, please submit your application. 
  • Any grades 4-8 students who ordered milk/ lunch on track & field day will receive a credit.
  • Tuesday, June 11th there is no milk/lunch program.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24th.  Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the drop off in the loading zone in the mornings, please click on the link below to sign up.  A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up to date and are working so hard to keep our students safe.  We sincerely appreciate it!
VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising
Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. We are entering the last stretch of the school year, and with that our online fundraising campaign. Thanks to those who have tried out the online app known as FlipGive.  As you have heard by now, this app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer.   Many schools and sports teams have been successful in raising funds using this app.  We hope you will check it out.
 A few things that might catch your eye this week:   

  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also
  • Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
  • Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
    • It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
  • Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out:    https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To sign up, click here: 

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members: 

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here: 

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions 

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:     Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca 
You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School.     THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team 

O loving God, bless all mothers and grandmothers,

Bless their forgiving hearts, their open arms, their welcoming smiles.
Bless them always.  Amen.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our SCCS moms and grandmas!
Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend, and may God continue to bless you every day.
See you all next week!
Tammy