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Posted on December 19, 2025

Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- December 19, 2025

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What an incredible week! Our Christmas Concert was truly amazing-our students’ performances were nothing short of spectacular. They are so talented and worked incredibly hard to bring the program to life. It was a joy to see their dedication and creativity shine on stage.

I also want to extend a big heartfelt thank you for all the warm wishes, thoughtful gifts, and delicious goodies shared this week. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated. On behalf of my entire staff-thank you!

Thursday’s blizzard brought its challenges and even led to the rare decision to close schools across the city. I’m so grateful to everyone for your understanding and flexibility during that difficult morning.

As we head into the holidays, I hope you take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy every moment-whether you’re staying home or traveling. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a holiday filled with peace, joy, and memorable moments with loved ones.

“Do not be afraid; for see-I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
 Luke 2:10-11

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • Christmas Spirit Week
  • Advent Prayer services
  • Enrichment
  • Christmas Concert
  • Subway/Hot Dog Fundraising Lunch
  • Candy grams distributed
  • Early Dismissal
  • School Mass

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • School is closed Dec. 20-January 4.
  • School opens January 5, 2026
  • Advisory
  • Learn to Skate on January 6th
  • Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch on January 7th
  • 230 pm Early Dismissal on January 8th

MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT THIS YEAR: CONSIDER A GIFT OF SECURITIES

As year-end approaches, families are encouraged to consider donating publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) as a tax-efficient way to support the school. Donating securities eliminates capital gains tax and provides a charitable receipt for the full market value, maximizing impact at no extra cost. To donate, please submit before December 31.

PARKING REMINDER

Please do not get out of your vehicle in the loading zone. If your child needs help and there is no parking attendant/volunteer, please use the parking lot. The loading zone is a drop off or pick up zone. If you are parked in the loading zone and waiting for your child to arrive then this causes congestion. 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

SCCS CHRISTMAS CONCERT PEW RAFFLE

THANK YOU for supporting the Music program. We raised $772 from the ticket sales.

K-2 LEARN TO SKATE

Sharpen Your Skates-Its almost time for Learn to Skate!

An email has been sent to all families with students in kindergarten to Grade 2 about our upcoming skating program. This program is an important part of the Physical Education curriculum, and all students are required to participate. Please complete the link here: https://permission.click/M6NaN/ca

Skating will take place almost every Tuesday at Keith Bodley Arena, beginning January 6, 2026.       

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Our Wednesday hot lunch fundraiser continues in the new year! A kind reminder that all orders WITH PAYMENT for the first lunch back after winter break (January 7, 2026) are due by December 19, 2025. 

Please ensure if you’re paying by cheque or cash, that this is submitted to the office before the school closes for winter break. If not, your order will be cancelled.

BASC

Please submit required forms for January

BASKETBALL

The season begins on Jan 19th. 

Grade 7-8 Boys Competitive Try-Outs
Jan 5th at 7:30am / Jan 7th at 3:30pm / Jan 9th at 7:30am 

Grade 7-8 Girls Competitive Try-Outs
Jan 6th at 7:30am / Jan 7th at 7:30am 

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.

This week’s generous supporters are:
The Boonen Family

Thank you!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.