Principal’s Update – June 6, 2025
This week we joyfully came together to celebrate Founders Day, marking 119 years of rich history, faith, and community at St. Charles Catholic School.
Our assembly in the gym was a meaningful gathering, beginning with a heartfelt prayer service and featuring our talented Wind Ambassadors. A truly special moment was opening the Millenium time capsule, connecting us to the stories and memories of those who came before us. We were honoured to welcome alumni families—the Thiebert and Booth-Smith families—as well as former teachers Ms. Luinenburg, Ms. Booth, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Laping, and Mrs. Gair. Current families and members of our Board also joined us in this celebration.
In one of our classrooms, a newly created museum showcased 119 years of our school’s history through photos, artifacts, and stories, bringing the past vividly to life for our students.
Outside, students enjoyed an ice cream cone before embarking on a walking tour of our community. This journey took them to founding landmarks such as the river crossing, the church cemetery, and some of the original homes still standing. It was inspiring to see our students connect with the roots of our neighbourhood and appreciate the legacy that surrounds us.
Thank you to our dedicated staff whose passion and hard work made this celebration possible. Your energy and creativity helped make this week unforgettable.
As we honour our past, we also look ahead with excitement to 2031, when we will celebrate the milestone of 125 years. Together, we continue to build a future grounded in faith, learning, and community.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …
- Grade 6 & 8 Immunization Day
- NED Show
- Enrichment
- PML Lunch Hour Recitals
- PML Recitals at OLPH
- Grade 7 & 8 Goldeyes game
- Founder’s Day
- Early Dismissal
- PowerSchool closed
- Inservice Day
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …
- Grade 7 & 8 Knights of Columbus Track Meet at the University of Manitoba on Monday
- Grade 4-6 Knights of Columbus Track Meet at the University of Manitoba on Tuesday
- K-3 Fun Day on Tuesday
- Enrichment
- Grade 6-8 Spring Band Concert at St. Charles Parish on Thursday at 630 pm
- Kinder Donuts with Dad on Thursday at 245 pm sharp in the Kinder area
- Grade 5 Oak Hammock Marsh field trip on Friday
- Grade 6 Aviation Museum field trip on Friday
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …
- Middle Years Exam Week June 16th to June 19th 9-1130 am each day
- Summer Colour Days begin on June 16th
- Earth Rangers Assembly at 1pm on June 16th
- Uniform pickup on June 17th
- Band Information Night on June 17th
- K-2 Morning Sound Farm field trip on June 19th
- Grade 8 Farewell field trip on June 23rd
- Grade 3, 3-4, & 4 ZOO field trip on June 25th
- Kinder Grad on June 25th at 10 am here in our Main Gym
- Grade 8 Farewell on June 25th at 7 pm across the street at St. Charles Parish
- Grades 1-7 Awards Day June 26th at 10 am across the street at St. Charles Parish
- Grades 1-7 TRACK Awards June 26th at 1 pm in our Main Gym
- FRIDAY, JUNE 27th
- Last day of school
- School Mass 10 am
- Early Dismissal 1135 am
- Report Cards distributed
- More detailed information can be found on the school website, in the calendar section under Parent Zone!
BASC
Please submit all outstanding forms & payments.
Updates & Reminders
- Wednesday is Father’s Day Craft
- Thursday is Grade 6/8 Donut Baking
- Tuesday June 24th is the last lunch program.
- Friday, June 27th there is NO PM BASC.
📞 Last-minute BASC? If you need BASC or need to cancel on the same day, please text me directly at 204-880-8245. I provide the attendance list to teachers daily, so there’s no need to contact the office.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Ms. Furutani
MUSICAL UPDATE
NEXT YEAR’S MUSICAL is SHREK Jr!
PARKING INFORMATION
Thank you to everyone in our community for following parking protocols and signage to help keep our students safe! Reminder: DO NOT PARK in the Retreat Centre parking lot. This is private property.
- Volunteers Needed! We are always looking for extra hands to support this initiative. As a thank you, FREE BASC (Before and After School Care) is offered to our volunteers.
- Sign up for Loading Zone Patrol (Monday – Friday) on ParentZone!.
2025 -2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE
The school calendar for the upcoming school year is now available on our SCCS website. Please be aware that this calendar gets updated regularly and changes can be made.
Please continue to check the website for updates!
GRADE I FAREWELL FUNDRAISERS
Thank you everyone for supporting our Grade 8 Farewell Cotton Candy fundraiser. We are now ready and prepared to organize the evening celebrations on June 25th!
“TAKE SCCS OUT TO THE BALLGAME!”
Our St. Charles Middle Years students recently enjoyed an exciting outing to Shaw Park to watch the Winnipeg Goldeyes in action. The team triumphed over the Kane County Cougars with a score of 7 to 2!
Students had a fantastic time cheering on the Goldeyes, enjoying the beautiful weather, and connecting with their classmates outside the classroom.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the dedicated staff and parent volunteers who organized and supervised this memorable experience. Your support made this special day possible!
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
The school supply lists for the upcoming school year are now posted on the SCCS website.
You’ll find detailed lists by grade to help you prepare for September. We encourage families to review the lists early to take advantage of back-to-school sales over the summer.
To access the supply lists, please visit our website and look under the “Parent Information”, “Shop”, or “Resources” section.
Thank you for your support in helping students start the new school year organized and ready to learn!
SPRING CONCERTS
GRADE 6-8 SPRING BAND CONCERT
Thursday, June 12th at 6:30 p.m.
St. Charles Catholic Parish, 320 St. Charles Street
Students should arrive at 6:00 p.m. in their best school uniforms, with their instruments and music. Percussion instruments will be transported to the church for students. Students are asked to go to the basement for warm up. If you arrive before 6:00 p.m., please do not let your child go to the basement early. Thank you for your help with maintaining control.
BAND INFORMATION NIGHT – FOR GRADES 6-8 FAMILIES
We invite all families – especially those with current Grade 5 students and any new families joining SCCS – to attend our Band Information Night on June 17th at 6:30 PM as we prepare for next year’s music program for Grades 6 to 8.
Come and enjoy a performance by our talented Wind Ambassadors, and take the opportunity to meet our music teacher, who will be available to answer questions about the program. Topics will include:
| Instrument rentals | Practice tips |
| Program expectations | Live demonstrations of various band instruments |
Students are welcome to attend with their parents or guardians, but attendance is not required.
Whether your child is new to band or continuing their musical journey, this evening is a great way to learn more and feel supported as we plan ahead for the new school year.
CALL FOR 2025 – 2026 CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES
PAC is also inviting parents to consider becoming a Classroom Representative for the 2025–2026 school year. If you’re interested in supporting classroom communication and parent engagement, please submit your name for consideration by Thursday, June 26th. Submissions can be sent to the PAC Chair at stccspac@stccs.ca. Classroom Reps will be confirmed at the first PAC meeting on Wednesday, September 10th. We appreciate your continued involvement and support in building a strong school community!
VIP HOURS
The school year is quickly coming to an end and there are many families without VIP hours logged on Permission Click. If you have opted into the VIP program, you are required to complete 20 hours by the end of the year, or you will be invoiced.
The VIP Committee will start verifying hours on June 22nd, 2025. Please ensure all completed hours are logged into Permission Click by June 21st, 2025 at noon.
An updated copy of the VIP hours has been uploaded onto the website. (report was ran May 27th). Please log in and verify the number of hours is correct for your family (check all possible last names used). If the number or status is incorrect please email vip@stccs.ca and we will assist you. If you are unable to complete your VIP hours the front office will be accepting gift cards (GC) until June 16th. A $30 gift card is equivalent to 1 VIP hour. The gift cards will be used for prizes for BINGO, Trivia Night, Craft Market and our Golf Tournament. Please ensure all gift cards are placed in an envelope labelled “VIP Hours GC” with your family name and the gift card total. If you have not logged any hours and have decided to opt out of the VIP program please reach out to finance@stccs.ca and they will assist you further.
VIP hours will not be accepted via email as they must be logged into Permission Click. If you do not have a username/password for the school website please reach out to websitemanager@stccs.ca and they will assist you further.
If you have any question about VIP hours, please contact the VIP Committee at vip@stccs.ca
MEMORIAL TREE – A LASTING TRIBUTE
We are grateful to share that the memorial tree in the front yard has been beautifully landscaped and refreshed, creating a peaceful and meaningful space in our school community.
The tree now features a memorial stone in honour of Keira Bond and Jayme Smith, who were cherished members of SCCS from Kindergarten through Grade 5.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bond and Smith families for the memorial stone, and to our Board of Directors for supporting the landscaping.
This space stands as a lasting tribute—a place of remembrance, love, and connection to two students who will always be part of the SCCS family.
NED SHOW
Thank You for Supporting The NED Show!
We’re grateful for your support in purchasing yo-yos to help fund The NED Show, an inspiring program that teaches students valuable lessons about
Never giving up, Encouraging others, and Doing their best through fun yo-yo tricks.
By participating in this fundraiser, you’re helping us pay it forward—ensuring that other schools can also experience this motivating and uplifting assembly.
GRADE 6M SOLAR SYSTEMS
This term, Grade 6M has been diving into the wonders of our solar system in Science. Using their knowledge of planet sizes, colors, distances from the sun, and fun facts, each student created their own solar system model.
Students had the freedom to choose their materials and creative medium, resulting in a wide variety of unique and impressive projects. From detailed planets to imaginative displays, the hard work and creativity were evident in every model.
Well done, Grade 6M! Your efforts truly shone bright—just like the stars!
GRADES 7 & 8 EXAMS
On Tuesday, June 10th, email letters will be sent home to families containing important information about exam expectations, procedures, and schedules.
Exam review sessions will begin in class on June 10th to help students prepare.
The exams are scheduled to take place from June 16th to June 19th. Please note that June 20th will be a regular school day for all students. Thank you for your continued support as our students finish the year strong!
We’d love to have you join the national movement to end brain tumours and to honour the memory of a former SCCS student, Keira Bond.
This year our Keira Krusader Crew will be meeting at Grant’s Old Mill at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 14th. We will be walking together along Sturgeon Creek, a place Keira enjoyed.
To join our team, simply click on the link: Join or Donate to Keira’s Krusaders Team
If you are unable to join the team to walk but would like to learn more about Keira or donate to the cause, click on the link above as well.
Sincerely,
Nancy Froystad, Grade 5 Teacher
HOCKEY SKILLS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
An exciting opportunity for students in Grade 6-8!
Link to register: https://permission.click/1erYr/ca
TERM 3 REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be distributed on Friday, June 27th and will not be sent home earlier. Students will receive their report cards at dismissal on that day.
If your child will not be in attendance on June 27th, you may pick up their report card:
- From their homeroom teacher between 9:00–11:30 AM, or
- From the front office between 11:35 AM–2:00 PM
Any uncollected report cards after 2:00 PM will be held at the school and available for pick-up when the office reopens on August 19, 2025. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $92,095. 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 Update.