Help Support St. Charles Catholic School

Month: November 2025

Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- November 28, 2025

Attachment:

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • Advisory
  • Kinder Open House
  • Grades 5-8 Manitoba Moose Hockey Game field trip
  • Pizza Fundraising Lunch
  • Grades 1-2 Manitoba Museum field trip
  • SCCS Christmas Market Craft Fair on Saturday

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …

  • Advent begins on Sunday
  • PML Term 2 begins on Monday
  • Enrichment on Tuesday
  • PML Lunch Hour Recital on Tuesday from 1135 am – 1230 pm
  • Grades 5 – 8 Reconciliation on Wednesday
  • PML Recital on Wednesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church from 430-830 pm
  • Wednesday Subway/Hot Dog Fundraising Lunch
  • 230 pm Early Dismissal on Thursday
  • Report Cards distributed on Thursday
  • PowerSchool re-opens on Thursday
  • St. Nicholas Day Assembly on Friday
  • Raffle Draw on Friday

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • Grades 6-8 Band Concert on December 9th at St. Andrews River Heights Church at 630 pm
  • Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch on December 10th
  • Musical Candygrams closes on December 12th

ADVENT

This Sunday marks the start of Advent, a special time of preparation as we ready our hearts for the joy of Christmas. Beginning Monday, each grade will lead a weekly prayer service that includes readings, reflections, prayers, and song. One of the most meaningful moments is lighting the candles on the Advent wreath-a beautiful symbol of hope and anticipation. These gatherings help us pause, reflect, and celebrate the true spirit of the season together as a school community.

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS RECITAL

Wednesday, December 3rd St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 600 Cambridge Street (River Heights)

3 sessions:

  • 4:30–5:15
  • 5:45–7:00
  • 7:30–8:30

MUSICAL CANDY CANE FUNDRAISER

Spread a little Christmas cheer while supporting our school musical. You can order a special candy cane for your child, a friend, classmates, or even a favourite teacher!

Each candy cane is $1 and comes with a festive Christmas tag. Candy canes will be delivered to classrooms on Tuesday, December 16th.

All orders must be submitted by Friday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the Permission Click link below to place your order:
https://permission.click/rVpNg/ca

Thank you for supporting the musical and helping us make this season bright!

BAND CONCERT

Students in Grades 6-8 have their Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9th, at St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak Street. Parents are responsible for ensuring students arrive at the church. Doors will open at 6PM. Students attending the band concert are asked to wear their best school uniforms and are responsible for ensuring they come prepared with their instruments and music. Percussion instruments will be transported to the church for percussionists by school staff.

PARKING REMINDER

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. To help support this effort, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our parking lot and loading zone patrol.
Please sign up using the link below: 2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL .

The crosswalk near the church: you cannot pass the lineup of cars that are waiting for patrols or waiting for the loading zone. Please be patient and wait in line and DO NOT PASS vehicles at any time.

Parking: Please do not park or block our neighbours’ driveways.

Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle tickets are overdue! Please return all raffle ticket stubs immediately to the front office for accounting purposes. Thank you to those who have already turned them in. We are also looking for help to count the tickets. Please use the link to volunteer:
RAFFLE TICKET RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIES December 2nd or 3rd and after December 5th, 2025

MOOSE GAME

A huge thank you to our incredible teachers for planning and organizing such a fantastic field trip for our Grades 5–8 students this week! We also appreciate the parent volunteers who joined us—your support made the day even more special.

This experience wasn’t just about fun; it was part of our commitment to student well-being through the True North Foundation’s Project 11 program, which promotes mental health awareness and resilience. What a meaningful and memorable day for our students!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30 PM at Portage Avenue Church (1420 Portage Avenue). There will be no matinee performance.
The concert will also be live streamed for those unable to attend.
Our students and staff have been working hard—please save the date, as your family’s presence helps make the evening special.

TEACHER GIFTS

Join our St. Charles tradition of Homeroom Teacher Gifts from the Class! Participation is voluntary, and any amount is appreciated. Monetary donations due Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Donate:

  • Online: https://permission.click/GwVrY/ca
  • Cash/Cheque: Envelope labeled with teacher’s name, “Christmas Gift Donation,” and student’s last name. Please note: Gifts for other staff should be done individually.

Thank you for your generosity! Contact your class rep with questions.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

Our Christmas food hamper drive kicks off next week (Dec. 1st – Dec. 15th)! We are collecting food items for 10 families from one of our parishes. Please find attached a document detailing what each class is asked to contribute. Donations can be dropped off in the front entrance.

  • KF/KL: Size 4 diapers, Jello, rice                    
  • Gr.1: mac and cheese, tea
  • Gr. 1-2: cookies, stuffing                                                    
  • Gr: 2 gravy mix, peanut butter
  • Gr. 3: canned spaghetti, oatmeal     
  • Gr. 3-4: jam, canned fruit, scalloped potatoes 
  • Gr. 4: coffee, syrup, canned vegetables                                                  
  • Gr. 5F: cereal, pancake mix                                                                          
  • Gr. 5M: cereal, sugar                               
  • Gr 6: cranberry sauce, bagged candy          
  • Gr. 7 A/B: spaghetti sauce, pork and beans, canned soup   
  • Gr. 8: fruit juice, cake mix                                             

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Reminder: All orders must be placed through MunchALunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

BASC

Weekly Programs:

  • BLINE will run on both Monday and Wednesday next week.

BASC Information:

  • There are still a few spots available in the Christmas Craft.
  • BLINE testing is scheduled for Monday, December 15th
  • January forms will be sent home soon, with new sessions beginning for Cheer and BLINE, along with a new Cooking session and a Craft option.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Furutani.

ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR

Join us for the St. Charles Catholic School Craft Fair on  November 29 from 10:00–3:00!
Enjoy a wonderful day of local vendors, handmade goods, delicious treats, and our festive hot chocolate bar.
It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas shopping while supporting our school community.
331 St. Charles Street – We can’t wait to see you there!

VOLLEYBALL

Competitive Boys Team  The boys finished with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses in the regular season, finishing 5th out of 10 teams.  The boys finished their season strong and made it to the final four playing in the playoff weekend at St. Paul’s high school. Mr. Vechina 

Developmental Boys Team Ending the season 3-3. I am very proud of how the boys developed in the season. Mrs. Van Helvert

Competitive Girls Team   The team showed a lot of progress this season. They wrapped up their season by playing their best game of the season during playoffs. Mrs. Chliboyko and Ms. Copeland

Developmental Girls Team  The developmental volleyball team had a great season filled with growth, grit, and team spirit! Mrs. Froystad & Ms. McEvoy

TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND

We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $97,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School 
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.


Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- November 21, 2025

Attachment:

Thank you to everyone for your incredible support this week. It was a busy one at St. Charles, and I am truly grateful for how our community always steps up.

First, Trivia Night-A heartfelt thank-you to the organizers! Your hard work, organization and teamwork made the night a wonderful success. Having the event at the school created such a welcoming atmosphere. The trivia questions, the food, and the energy in the gym were fantastic. (And I’m still amazed that Manitoba has that many Canadian Tire stores!)
Community involvement was strong, and the extra volunteers who came out made a meaningful difference. It was a great evening of fun and connection.

This week also saw several Sign-Up Genius emails go out as we prepared for the Craft Fair and the Kinder Open House. These are two major events which happen very close together, and the way our community responded-quickly filling the volunteer roles and providing what was needed, speaks volumes about everyone’s generosity and commitment. I am so grateful for all the support.

Looking ahead, we have two large field trips next week, The Manitoba Museum and the Moose game. Once again, we see many parents volunteering their time to help. A reminder that both field-trip days will be colour days for the students and staff attending.

Thank you, SCCS parents for everything you do to support our students, our staff, and the life of our school community. You should be very proud of the impact you have. If you have not had a chance to volunteer yet, I invite you to get involved-every contribution helps strengthen our community.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as
stewards of God’s grace” – 1 Peter

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • Musical Candygrams
  • Volleyball Playoffs started
  • School Mass
  • Musical Bake Sale
  • Wednesday Subway/Hot Dog Fundraising Lunch
  • Term 1 ended & PowerSchool was closed for Report Card writing
  • Inservice Day

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …

  • Advisory on Tuesday
  • Kinder Open House on Tuesday
  • Grades 5-8 Manitoba Moose Hockey Game field trip on Tuesday
  • Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch
  • Grades 1-2 Manitoba Museum field trip on Friday
  • SCCS Christmas Market Craft Fair on Saturday

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • Advent begins on November 30th
  • PML Term 2 begins on December 1st
  • Enrichment on December 2nd
  • PML Lunch Hour Recital on December 2nd from 1135 am – 1230 pm
  • Grades 5 – 8 Reconciliation on December 3rd
  • PML Recital on December 3rd at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church from 430-830 pm
  • Wednesday Subway/Hot Dog Fundraising Lunch
  • 230 pm Early Dismissal on December 4th
  • Report Cards distributed on December 4th
  • PowerSchool re-opens on December 4th
  • St. Nicholas Day Assembly on December 5th
  • Raffle Draw on December 5th

MUSICAL CANDY CANE FUNDRAISER

Spread a little Christmas cheer while supporting our school musical. You can order a special candy cane for your child, a friend, classmates, or even a favourite teacher!

Each candy cane is $1 and comes with a festive Christmas tag. Candy canes will be delivered to classrooms on Tuesday, December 16th.

All orders must be submitted by Friday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the Permission Click link below to place your order:
https://permission.click/rVpNg/ca

Thank you for supporting the musical and helping us make this season bright!

PARKING REMINDER

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. To help support this effort, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our parking lot and loading zone patrol.
Please sign up using the link below: 2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL .

The crosswalk near the church: you cannot pass the lineup of cars that are waiting for patrols or waiting for the loading zone. Please be patient and wait in line and DO NOT PASS vehicles at any time.

Parking: Please do not park or block our neighbours’ driveways.

Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

REPORT CARDS

This year, you will notice a new Learning Behaviours comment box on your child’s report card. This section provides specific feedback on important skills such as responsibility, work habits, collaboration, and overall readiness to learn.

Providing comments in this area is important because learning behaviours deeply influence a child’s success in the classroom. They help families understand how their child approaches learning, how they interact with others, and where support may be needed. These habits form the foundation for academic growth and future learning.

We hope this addition gives families a clearer picture of how students are growing as learners.

KOATS FOR KIDS

St. Charles Catholic School is proud to support United Way’s “Koats for Kids” program again this year. Thank you for your generosity and for helping to keep our community warm this winter.

We are in need of a volunteer to pick up the donted items from the school and drop them off at YMCA on Portage on Monday. Please contact school reception if you can volunteer. Thank you in advance!

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30 PM at Portage Avenue Church (1420 Portage Avenue). There will be no matinee performance.
The concert will also be live streamed for those unable to attend.
Our students and staff have been working hard—please save the date, as your family’s presence helps make the evening special.

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Reminder: All orders must be placed through MunchALunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

BASC

Weekly Programs:

  • Monday – BLINE
  • Wednesday – Cheer Recital at 4:20 pm, NOTE: there is no BLINE on Wednesday
  • Thursday – Hair Styles

A few reminders:

  • Next week begins a new month.
  • There are still a few spots left in the Christmas Craft.
  • January registration forms will start new BASC program sessions.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Furutani.

LICE REMINDER FOR FAMILIES

As we move through the school year, we kindly remind families to regularly check their children’s hair for head lice. Lice are common and can spread easily in environments where children are in close contact. Please take a few minutes each week to inspect your child’s scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. If lice or nits (eggs) are found, please treat promptly and notify the school. Early detection helps prevent further spread.

Lice FAQs:

  • Is an itchy head always a sign of lice? Not necessarily. While itching can occur, many children with lice do not feel itchy at all.
  • Can lice jump from head-to-head? No. Lice do not jump or fly-they crawl. They spread through direct head-to-head contact.
  • Do lice live on pets? No. Head lice only live on human scalps, not on pets.
  • What do nits look like? Nits are tiny, oval-shaped eggs that stick to the hair shaft close to the scalp. They can look like dandruff but don’t flake off easily.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy!

KINDERGARTEN 2026-2027 – OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION

Do you have a child ready for kindergarten next year? If so, please let the office know so we can add your information to our list.

We are excited to invite families to our Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 PM. The evening will include an information session, a school tour led by our student ambassadors, and a small reception.

Our current families are truly our best ambassadors, and we appreciate your continued support in promoting our school. We are expecting a big turn out this year!

ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR

Join us for the St. Charles Catholic School Craft Fair on  November 29 from 10:00–3:00!
Enjoy a wonderful day of local vendors, handmade goods, delicious treats, and our festive hot chocolate bar.
It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas shopping while supporting our school community.
331 St. Charles Street – We can’t wait to see you there!

TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND

We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $97,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School 
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.


Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- November 14, 2025

Attachment:

Since it was a short week at SCCS, I thought I would take the opportunity to officially announce that the excitement is building in our school as we prepare for our Christmas Concert. This event is always a highlight of our school year – a time when our entire community gathers to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season.

This year, we are thrilled to announce that our concert will be held at:

Portage Avenue Church (1420 Portage Avenue)
Tuesday, December 16th
Start Time: 6:30 PM

Please note: there is no matinee performance.

Given the growing size of our school community, finding a venue that can comfortably seat close to 1,000 people is essential. Hosting two performances in one day is no longer feasible or sustainable. This new location allows us to come together for one beautiful evening performance, offering:

  • The best possible seating for families
  • An enhanced stage and backstage experience for students
  • A spacious, accessible venue ideal for a full-school production

We are also pleased to share that the concert will be live streamed, allowing extended family members who cannot attend in person to be part of this joyful celebration.

Our students and staff have been working incredibly hard, and from what I have seen so far, it is going to be a spectacular performance. Please save the date – your family’s participation is an important part of making this evening meaningful. More details will follow in the coming weeks!

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • MFIS PD Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Pizza Fundraising Lunch
  • SMA and SPHS presentations for Grade 8s on Thursday
  • Lifetouch Picture Re-Takes
  • SMA & SPHS presentations
  • TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …

  • Musical Candygrams begin on Monday
  • Volleyball Playoffs begin
  • School Mass on Tuesday at 1030 am – ALL ARE WELCOME!
  • Musical Bake Sale on Tuesday
  • Wednesday Hot Dog/Subway Fundraising Lunch
  • Term 1 ends & PowerSchool closes on Thursday
  • Inservice on November 21st – No School – BASC available

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • Advisory on November 25th
  • Kinder Open House on November 25th at 630 pm
  • Grades 5-8 Manitoba Moose Hockey Game field trip on November 25th
  • Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch on November 26th
  • Grades 1-2 Manitoba Museum field trip on November 28th
  • SCCS Christmas Market Craft Fair on November 29th here at SCCS
  • Advent begins on November 30th

CANDY CANE FUNDRAISER

Spread a little Christmas cheer while supporting our school musical. You can order a special candy cane for your child, a friend, classmates, or even a favourite teacher!

Each candy cane is $1 and comes with a festive Christmas tag. Candy canes will be delivered to classrooms on Tuesday, December 16th.

All orders must be submitted by Friday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Please use the Permission Click link below to place your order:
https://permission.click/rVpNg/ca

Thank you for supporting the musical and helping us make this season bright!

PARKING REMINDER

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. To help support this effort, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our parking lot and loading zone patrol.
Please sign up using the link below: 2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL .

The crosswalk near the church: you cannot pass the lineup of cars that are waiting for patrols or waiting for the loading zone. Please be patience and wait in line and DO NOT PASS vehicles at any time.

Parking: Please do not park or block our neighbours’ driveways.

Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

KOATS FOR KIDS

St. Charles Catholic School is proud to support United Way’s “Koats for Kids” program again this year. From November 3-17, we will be collecting gently used winter clothing to help families in need.

Donations of mitts, hats, boots, ski pants, and winter jackets can be placed in the collection boxes near the school entrance.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping to keep our community warm this winter.

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Reminder: All orders must be placed through MunchALunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

BASC

Weekly Programs:

  • Monday – BLINE
  • Wednesday – Cheer and BLINE
  • Thursday – Hair Styling

Upcoming Events:

  • Cheer Recital: Wednesday, November 26th at 4:20pm
  • BLINE Demo/Testing: Monday, december 15th at 4:30pm

Please note that Curling will not be offered this winter. There are still a few spots available in December’s Craft.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Furutani.

LICE REMINDER FOR FAMILIES

As we move through the school year, we kindly remind families to regularly check their children’s hair for head lice. Lice are common and can spread easily in environments where children are in close contact. Please take a few minutes each week to inspect your child’s scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. If lice or nits (eggs) are found, please treat promptly and notify the school. Early detection helps prevent further spread.

Lice FAQs:

  • Is an itchy head always a sign of lice? Not necessarily. While itching can occur, many children with lice do not feel itchy at all.
  • Can lice jump from head-to-head? No. Lice do not jump or fly-they crawl. They spread through direct head-to-head contact.
  • Do lice live on pets? No. Head lice only live on human scalps, not on pets.
  • What do nits look like? Nits are tiny, oval-shaped eggs that stick to the hair shaft close to the scalp. They can look like dandruff but don’t flake off easily.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy!

KINDERGARTEN 2026 – OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION

Do you have a child ready for kindergarten next year? If so, please let the office know so we can add your information to our list.

We are excited to invite families to our Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 PM. The evening will include an information session, a school tour led by our student ambassadors, and a small reception.

On Wednesday, an Open House card was sent home with the youngest child in each family. Please do not throw these cards away-feel free to share them with someone you know, post them at your workplace, or add them to a community bulletin board.

Our current families are truly our best ambassadors, and we appreciate your continued support in promoting our school.

ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR

Join us for the St. Charles Catholic School Craft Fair on  November 29 from 10:00–3:00!
Enjoy a wonderful day of local vendors, handmade goods, delicious treats, and our festive hot chocolate bar.
It’s the perfect way to start your Christmas shopping while supporting our school community.
331 St. Charles Street – We can’t wait to see you there!

IN THE COMMUNITY

BAKE SALE

Our Musical Bake Sale is happening on Tuesday, and all items will be priced at $1 or $2.
Thank you for supporting our school musical!

TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND

We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $97,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School 
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.


Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- November 7, 2025

Attachment:

This week, our school community took time to reflect on the importance of Remembrance Day – a time to honour those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who gave their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

At St. Charles, we believe remembrance is more than a single day on the calendar. Throughout the week, students learned about its meaning in their classrooms through reading, writing, art, and discussion. These moments of learning helped our students understand that peace is something we must nurture every day – through kindness, respect, and care for one another.

Our Remembrance Day Assembly was a moving tribute of faith, music, and reflection. The Grade 6–8 Choir offered a heartfelt performance, and our Wind Ambassadors opened the assembly with a beautiful rendition of O Canada. The Grade 1–2 students shared a touching poem about peace, reminding us that even our youngest learners understand the value of hope and compassion. We were also honoured to welcome Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nash as our guest speaker, whose words inspired gratitude and pride in our students.

As we remember the sacrifices made by so many, may we continue to teach our children that peace begins with small acts of understanding and love – in our homes, classrooms, and community.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”  Matthew 5:9

LEST WE FORGET

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • Enrichment
  • St. Charles Day Assembly
  • PAC Meeting
  • Wednesday Hot Dog/Subway Fundraising Lunch
  • PML Lunch Hour Recital
  • 2:30 pm Early Dismissal
  • Remembrance Day Assembly

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …

  • MFIS PD Day-No School-BASC available on Monday
  • Remembrance Day-No School-NO BASC on Tuesday
  • Pizza Fundraising Lunch on Wednesday
  • SMA and SPHS presentations for Grade 8s on Thursday
  • Lifetouch Picture Re-Takes on Thursday-please ensure your child’s teacher is aware that you would like them to go for picture re-takes
  • TRIVIA NIGHT on Friday

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • Musical Candygrams begin on November 17th
  • School Mass on November 18th at 1030 am – ALL ARE WELCOME!
  • Musical Bake Sale on November 18th
  • Wednesday Hot Dog/Subway Fundraising Lunch
  • Term 1 ends & PowerSchool closes on November 20th
  • Inservice on November 21st – No School – BASC available

REPORT CARD UPDATES: UNDERSTANDING THE 4-3-2-1 ACHIEVEMENT SCALE

Beginning this year, Kindergarten to Grade 6 report cards will use a 4–3–2–1 achievement scale to reflect student learning in alignment with Provincial Curriculum Standards. This scale helps describe how well a student demonstrates their understanding and ability to apply skills that have been taught.

4 – Very Good to Excellent
The student meets grade-level expectations independently and can apply skills to new situations. Work shows confidence, accuracy, and transfer of learning.

3 – Good Understanding
The student meets grade-level expectations independently with familiar material. There may be small errors, but overall understanding is strong.

2 – Basic Understanding
The student shows partial understanding and often needs teacher support or prompting. Skills are emerging but not yet consistent.

1 – Limited Understanding
The student does not yet meet the grade-level expectations, even with support, and needs re-teaching or additional practice.

This scale provides a more accurate reflection of how well students are progressing in relation to the curriculum. More information will be shared with families in the coming weeks.

HOCKEY SKILLS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER

If your child is interested and you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or JP Vigier directly. Thank you for your support!
2 Links for Registration:

JP Vigier form: https://form.jotform.com/241214617217247
SCCS Permission Click form: https://permission.click/3zryB/ca

PARKING REMINDER

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. To help support this effort, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our parking lot and loading zone patrol.
Please sign up using the link below: 2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL .

The crosswalk near the church: you cannot pass the lineup of cars that are waiting for patrols or waiting for the loading zone. Please be patience and wait in line and DO NOT PASS vehicles at any time.

Parking: Please do not park or block our neighbours’ driveways.

Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

KOATS FOR KIDS

St. Charles Catholic School is proud to support United Way’s “Koats for Kids” program again this year. From November 3-17, we will be collecting gently used winter clothing to help families in need.

Donations of mitts, hats, boots, ski pants, and winter jackets can be placed in the collection boxes near the school entrance.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping to keep our community warm this winter.

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Reminder: All orders must be placed through MunchALunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

BASC

Weekly Programs:

  • Monday – Full-day BASC: MUST be registered to attend. (Please read the email sent to you if your child is attending.)
  • Wednesday – Cheer and BLINE
  • Thursday – K-2 Donuts and Hair Styles

Reminders:

  • If your child is interested in Curling, please submit your form or let me know by Monday so we can confirm minimum numbers.
  • A reminder that a BASC form and payment must be submitted each time your child attends. Prices vary by activity.
  • Friday, November 21st is a Christmas-themed Full-day BASC – Registration is required to attend.
  • Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Furutani.

LICE REMINDER FOR FAMILIES

As we move through the school year, we kindly remind families to regularly check their children’s hair for head lice. Lice are common and can spread easily in environments where children are in close contact. Please take a few minutes each week to inspect your child’s scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. If lice or nits (eggs) are found, please treat promptly and notify the school. Early detection helps prevent further spread.

Lice FAQs:

  • Is an itchy head always a sign of lice? Not necessarily. While itching can occur, many children with lice do not feel itchy at all.
  • Can lice jump from head-to-head? No. Lice do not jump or fly-they crawl. They spread through direct head-to-head contact.
  • Do lice live on pets? No. Head lice only live on human scalps, not on pets.
  • What do nits look like? Nits are tiny, oval-shaped eggs that stick to the hair shaft close to the scalp. They can look like dandruff but don’t flake off easily.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy!

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO – OUR PATRON SAINT

St. Charles Borromeo (1538–1584) was a cardinal and Archbishop of Milan known for his deep faith, humility, and tireless service to others. He devoted his life to educating clergy, caring for the poor, and renewing the Church during a time of great challenge and reform.

He is the patron saint of teachers! Like him, we are called to live our faith through service, compassion, and learning.

As a school community, we can relate to St. Charles through our shared mission to grow in faith, help those in need, and work together to make our world a kinder, holier place.

SAVE THE DATE – SO MANY GREAT THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

This week, we sent out another email to all families about our upcoming Trivia Night which is one of our biggest fundraisers and a wonderful opportunity to connect as a school community. We encourage everyone to register, come out, and enjoy the evening together.

This year, the event will be held at the school. After dinner, the trivia fun begins for adults, while students will head to the small gym to enjoy a movie.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are also looking for volunteers: VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME OR DONATIONS TO TRIVIA NIGHT at SCCS Friday, November 14, 2025

CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS

About 85% of submitted CARC applications have now been returned to the school. If you submitted an application earlier this fall, you may email the school office at reception@stccs.ca to confirm whether your clearance has been received.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep our school a safe and caring environment for all students.

FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS!

A heartfelt thank you to our school community for supporting this year’s Harvest Manitoba Food Drive. Your generosity truly makes a difference for families in need across Manitoba.

Thanks to your donations, we collected an amazing 146 pounds of food and $37.20 in monetary contributions-that’s the equivalent of six full grocery carts of food, enough to provide over 120 meals for local families!

Your kindness and continued support show the true spirit of giving that defines our community. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact.

TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND

We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $97,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School 
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.