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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.
