Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- February 27, 2026
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Our school is once again participating in Jump Rope for Heart, supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Students took part in an assembly today where they learned about keeping their hearts and brains healthy. Each student received a postcard with a QR code linking directly to our school’s fundraising page to make contributing simple and accessible.
You can also access our fundraising page here: St Charles Catholic School – Winnipeg | Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart
As part of our Lenten journey, we are participating in the 40 Cans for Lent initiative. We invite families to donate canned goods and non‑perishable items throughout the season. All items can be brought to the school office or directly to your child’s classroom.
One of the most meaningful lessons we can teach our children is the joy and responsibility of giving to others. When children learn to share what they have, they begin to understand compassion, empathy, and the call to care for our neighbours.
You play an important role in helping your child learn generosity. Here are simple ways to nurture giving at home:
- Choose pantry items together to donate.
- Pick a donation while grocery shopping and talk about helping others.
- Encourage earning and giving through small chores and setting aside a portion for charity.
Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact during this season of giving.
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …
- Musical Bake Sale
- Advisory
- Grades 4 & 5 Track & Field
- Pink Shirt Colour Day
- Musical practices
- Hot Dog/Subway Lunch
- Jump Rope for Heart Assembly
- Grades 7 & 8 MB Museum field trip
- “I Love to Read Month” Teacher Swap and Reading Mob
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK … IT’S MARCH!!!
- Enrichment on Tuesday
- PML Lunch Hour Recital on Tuesday
- Gr.3-5 Music Festival Performance on Tuesday
- Musical practices
- Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch
- Gr.6-8 Music Festival Performance on Wednesday
- 230 pm Early Dismissal on Thursday
- Term 2 ends PowerSchool closes on Thursday
- BINGO Night at SCCS on Thursday
- Inservice on Friday | BASC Available
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …
- PML Term 3 begins on March 9th
- Advisory on March 10th
- Musical practices
- Wednesday Hot Dog/Subway Fundraising Lunch
- Grade 7 & 8 Camp March 11th to March 13th
VIP HOURS
Please ensure VIP hours are entered in a timely manner and check carefully to avoid duplicate submissions. Many families still have outstanding hours that have not yet been entered. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities check out the red links throughout the Update. They are also featured on our website. Here is the direct link to Parent Zone: www.stccs.ca
BINGO NIGHT AT SCCS
Join us for a fun‑filled evening at our St. Charles Catholic School Bingo Night held at the school on March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.).
Bring your family, friends, and co‑workers for a night of games, prizes, and great company! A Wine & Beer Bar will also be available throughout the evening.
Please note: Guests must be 12 years or older unless accompanied by a playing adult.
Payment Accepted: Cash, Debit, and Credit
We’ll have a variety of card options and packages available, along with 50/50 tickets for purchase. Don’t forget to bring your daubers!
Come out and enjoy a lively community evening-you won’t want to miss it!
Please visit Parent Zone for more information.
HELP NEEDED BINGO NIGHT AT SCCS March 5th, 2026
COMMUNITY SURVEY
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our school and planning responsibly for the future, we are conducting a strategic survey to gather meaningful feedback from our community. Your perspective as a parent is essential. The insights you share will help us better understand our strengths, identify areas for growth, and prioritize our work in the years ahead. All responses are confidential, and the survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/7ewdzwJNaXLTEHzi7 Due: March 15, 2026
I LOVE TO READ MONTH
Thank you to our Academic Committee for organizing all the activities for I LOVE to READ Month! Here are a few pictures from Valentines Day and Flashlight Friday. (Available on the .pdf copy at the bottom of the Update.)
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Next week, our Grades 3–5 and Grades 6–8 choirs will be performing in the annual Music Festival. This long‑standing event gives our students the opportunity to grow as musicians, strengthen their confidence, and experience the joy of sharing their gifts through song.
Each year, our choirs participate in this festival and being adjudicated by professional musicians is an important part of the experience. The festival also celebrates their hard work, and students look forward to the excitement of receiving gold or silver recognition for their ensemble performance.
Parents are warmly invited to attend and cheer on our students as they proudly represent St. Charles Catholic School. Please visit Parent Zone for more information.
MUSICAL
Starting next week, we will be selling musical tickets after school.
Support our Musical program by purchasing tickets for musical baskets! Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased through the school office or at WAG on May 4.
This year’s baskets include:
- Kids’ Basket – valued at $150
- Couples’ Basket – valued at $300
- Family Basket – valued at $375
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF SAFETY REMINDER
We continue to see students getting in and out of vehicles in unsafe areas. This increases the risk of accidents. The problem areas continue to be:
- The bus loop
- Cars stopping on St. Charles Street (both sides)
For everyone’s safety, please use only the designated loading zone, parking lot, behind the church or any side streets for student drop-off and pick-up. Your cooperation helps keep all students and families safe. 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 26TH ANNUAL SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT
In Memory of Robert Morrison & Chad Friesen
Our annual tournament is on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Breezy Bend Country Club.
Sponsorship packages and additional information are available on Parent Zone. Please help support this important fundraising event for the school!
Our golf tournament is just around the corner, and we are currently looking for a few coordinators to help support planning.
If you are interested and available, please contact fundraising@stccs.ca
BASC
As we begin a new month, here’s what’s happening in BASC next week:
- Monday: BLINE
- Tuesday: St. Patty’s Craft
- Wednesday: BLINE
- Thursday: Cheer
- Friday: Full Day BASC (now full)
- If your child will be attending early dismissal BASC on Thursday, please ensure the required form and payment are submitted.
- There is still space available in upcoming craft sessions.
- April BASC forms are now available, including new cooking program options.
- A reminder that Friday, March 27, BASC will be open only until 4:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Furutani.
GRADE 5 SIMPLE MACHINES PROJECTS
Our Grade 5 students completed their annual Simple Machines Projects, a long‑standing tradition that brings their science learning to life. As part of the curriculum, students explore how tools like levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, and inclined planes make work easier. They applied this knowledge by designing and building a model that demonstrates how a simple machine functions.
This project strengthens problem‑solving, creativity, and communication skills-and remains a favourite Grade 5 tradition each year.
GRADES 4 & 5 TRACK MEET
Our Grades 4 and 5 students participated in Athletics Manitoba’s Indoor Track Elementary Relays on Tuesday. They demonstrated outstanding teamwork and school spirit, enthusiastically cheering on St. Charles throughout the various events. We are proud of their effort, sportsmanship, and commitment to representing our school so well.
THE SCCS LAPEL PIN LEGACY PROJECT
 The SCCS Lapel Pin Legacy Project is a new tradition that allows students to leave a lasting mark on our school community. Current families, alumni, extended relatives, and supporters are all welcome to order. Each pin is professionally produced from the student’s artistic vision and is 1 inch in diameter. Pins cost $5 each. Please place your orders by March 6, 2026. Pins are anticipated to be ready for pick‑up before Spring Break. To order a lapel pin, please use this link: https://permission.click/EYkj6/ca |
HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER
Our Wednesday hot lunch fundraiser continues!
Reminder: All orders must be placed through Munch-a-Lunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
If you have questions, please contact fundraising@stccs.ca.
We also are in need and have many volunteer opportunities available: VOLUNTEER for WEDNESDAY FUNDRAISING LUNCHES 2026
2026 – 2027 SCHOOL KEY DATES
| 2026–2027 School Year Key Dates | |
| First Day of School for students | September 9, 2026 |
| Last Day Before Christmas Break | December 18, 2026 |
| Students Return After Break | January 4, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 29 – April 2, 2027 |
| No School / No BASC – Good Friday | March 26, 2027 |
| No School / No BASC – Easter Monday (in lieu of March 29) | April 5, 2027 |
| Last Day of School | June 30, 2027 |
TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $98,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.
Have a great weekend!
Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222
Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Weekly Update