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Principal’s Weekly Update – May 24th, 2024

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. (Genesis 28:15)

Update Attachments – Slurpee Truck

News: This morning at SCCS, we had a gasoline smell in our front foyer and the old building. At that time, workers were here working in the boiler room installing the cement pad for our new boilers. Since it was raining heavily outside, they decided to do some cutting of materials in the workroom. The machine they were using caused the gasoline odor to spread in the school. The project manager was contacted immediately, and the situation was rectified. Doors and windows were left open to help the smell disappear. Since the kindergarten classes were on the floor above, they relocated for about an hour while doors and windows were open. They returned to their classrooms at recess time.

CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

PAC is seeking volunteers to be classroom representatives for 2024-2025. Any parent interested in taking on this role are asked to email the PAC Chair at stccspac@stccs.ca to indicate their interest by Friday June 14th.
Classroom Representatives will be emailed within the first week of school to confirm their role. Thank you for your interest in being a Classroom Representative.
Nikki Robert
PAC Chair 2023-2024
PAC Chair Elect 2024-2025

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Monday was Victoria Day, and there was no school.
Tuesday our grades 7 & 8 students had Advisory groups.
Tuesday was our Glenlea Plant Delivery/Pick-up. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped, and a huge thank you to our coordinator, Kasia James for all her hard work with this fundraiser.
Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
The final PAC Meeting of the school year was held Wednesday evening.
Our grade 7 & 8 students headed off to the Goldeye’s game on Thursday.
Our grade 5 & 6 girls participated in a basketball tournament on Thursday after school.
Thursday was also our annual Golf Tournament at Breezy Bend Golf Course. A huge thank you to Andrea Siwak, Corey Gifford, and George Howell, who coordinated this event. You did a fantastic job organizing this annual fundraiser again this year! Thank you to all the volunteers who worked hard all day out at the golf course. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Friday was supposed to be our Track & Field Meet for our grades 4-8 students, however, due to inclement weather the meet was postponed until Monday next week.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

Monday is our Track & Field Meet. 😊
There is School Mass on May 28^th. Fr. Robert from St. John XXIII Parish will be celebrating Mass.
On Tuesday our PML students will have a noon recital.
Our final hot lunch day will be held May 29^th for those students who have ordered. It’s Hot Dog Day.
The slurpee truck is coming to visit SCCS on May 30^th! This is a fundraiser for our grade 8 students. Please see the note attached to my update for more information. 😊

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

Our June PML Recitals will be held on June 5^th & 6^th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Recitals begin at 6:30pm at the church.
It’s early dismissal on June 6^th at 2:30pm. Powerschool will be closed to parents on this day as well, so teachers can begin preparing for writing end of year report cards.
No school on June 7^th. It is report card writing day for teaching staff.
Grs. 7 & 8 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 10^th.
Grs. 4-6 Track Meet at the University of Manitoba is coming up on June 11^th.
Our annual Orientation Evening for all grade levels is on June 13^th. More information to follow.
Kinder Father’s Day Donuts with Dad is happening on June 14^th.

BASC

The Father’s Day craft is on Wednesday.
Tennis is on Thursday. Last class.
Friday, June 7^th full day BASC is full.
Grade 5 to 8 students: one more golf experience, Monday, June 10^th. We will be making another trip to John Blumberg. If interested submit your form by June 4th. Need a form contact Ms. Furutani.
Please submit all payments if your child has attended BASC.
There are still some spots left in some of the weeks for summer care.
For morning BASC, please ring the buzzer as there is no need to text. After school, your fob will work at 3:45. If you arrive before this time ring the buzzer.

Any questions about BASC, I can be reached at 204-880-8245 or by email. The other BASC texting phone will be disconnected.
Thank you, Ms. Furutani

OTHER

Monday for track & field any grade 4 to 8 students who have ordered milk/meal will receive a credit as those orders are cancelled.
Tuesday, June 11^th there is also no milk/ meals.
Thank you, Ms. Furutani.

ATTENTION ALL 10-15 YEAR OLDS

Are you interested in playing golf this summer, or learning how to play golf? If so, check out Blumberg Golf Course’s website: Home – John Blumberg Golf Course under lessons for more information.

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the drop off in the loading zone in the mornings, please click on the link below to sign up. A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up to date and are working so hard to keep our students safe. We sincerely appreciate it!
VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising
Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. We are entering the last stretch of the school year, and with that our online fundraising campaign. Thanks to those who have tried out the online app known as FlipGive. As you have heard by now, this app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer. Many schools and sports teams have been successful in raising funds using this app. We hope you will check it out.
A few things that might catch your eye this week:

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out: https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca
You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

I’m writing to invite you to join the team, Keira’s Krusaders, in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. We’d love to have you join the national movement to end brain tumours and to honour the memory of a very special girl, Keira Bond.
This year the Brain Tumour Walk is not organizing an event like last year, so this will just be our Keira Krusader Crew walking to honour and remember the remarkable Keira for a good cause. We will be walking together along Sturgeon Creek, a place Keira enjoyed. We will meet at Grant’s Old Mill at 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th and walk along the path.

Join Our Team!
Please share in this experience by joining our team and by helping to raise money for a worthy cause! Just click on this link: Join Keira’s Krusaders .
If you are not interested in joining the team to walk but would like to learn more about Keira or make a donation, click on the link above as well.

Sincerely,
Nancy Froystad

Jesus, help my feet to go. In the way that You will show. Jesus, help my hands to do. All things loving, kind, and true. Jesus, guard me through this day.

Looking forward to seeing some sun this weekend. See you all on Monday.
See you all on Monday.
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – May 10th, 2024

Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (2 Pet. 1:2)

Update Attachments – SCCS Sponsorship Package 2024 Golfer Registration 2024

Hello St. Charles families!
There will be a….. BAKE SALE on MONDAY MAY 13th, with all proceeds going towards the Grade 8 Farewell trip and ceremony.
Grade 8’s will be selling assorted nut free baked treats for $1.00 each at lunch!
Please mark this date on your calendar.

Thanks so much for your participation in supporting the Grade 8 class of 2024!
Leslie Fogarty and Anna-Mae Clark
Your grade 8 reps

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

The golf tournament is in 2 weeks! May 23rd @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. We need everyone’s support to make it a success! How can you help? Golf! The registration form is attached. Sign up as a team of 4 or as a single. All ranges of golf experience are welcome.
Need volunteer hours??
We still need a lot of volunteers to be on the course the day of the tournament. We also need a lot of help in the way of prizes for our silent auction baskets. $25 is equivalent to one volunteer hour! Not sure what to give? Send us an email to see what kind of prize you can help by donating!
Do you own your own business?
Sponsor a hole! You get a tax receipt for much of the cost of the sponsorship! Plus, you get great advertising for your company! The sponsorship form is attached.

Contact andreasiwak@shaw.ca for any inquiries.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Monday was our School Musical at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. What an amazing show!! Our students did a wonderful job showcasing their talents, and at the same time, shared their enthusiasm for the stage. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the musical, and a very special thank you to the parent volunteers who helped transport props/sets to and from the WAG.
Tuesday morning our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes.
Our School Musical students had a cast wind-up on Tuesday after school.
Wednesday morning, our grades 5 & 6 students left for Camp Manitou.
I attended my monthly Principal’s Meeting on Wednesday morning at the archdiocese office.
Our Kinder moms enjoyed the Kinder Mother’s Day Tea this afternoon. 😊

!!! Our school track and field meet is only 2 weeks away. We could still use 1 or 2 more parent volunteers, if anyone is available on May 24th, from 9:00am-3:00pm, please email Mr. Vechina (jvechina@stccs.ca).

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

Our grade 8 students will be hosting a Bake Sale on Monday. (see the note above for more information)
Our middle years students have Enrichment on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending the Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.
Our grade 5 students will be hosting their Simple Machines Symposium for our younger students on Thursday morning in the main gym.
Our last Popcorn Day for the year is on May 17^th.

The Final PAC Meeting for the 2023 – 2024 school year will take place Wednesday May 22nd at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. In addition to wrapping up this school year, we will be preparing for next year – so if you are interested in being part of the PAC, a Classroom Rep or one of the executives, please make plans to join us.
Nikki Robert
PAC Chair

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

Our annual Golf Tournament is on May 23^rd. (see above for more detailed information)
Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th.
It’s Track & Field Day for our grades 4-8 students on May 24^th.
There is School Mass on May 28^th.
Our final hot lunch day will be held May 29^th for those students who have ordered.

BASC

There is BLINE on Monday.
BLINE testing is on Wednesday. Testing is from 4:30 to 5:10pm. The gym doors will open at 4:15, as the students will have their class first.
All families are welcome to come and watch the testing.
There is Tennis on Thursday.
There are spots left in the grade 5-8 golf experience.
There are spots left in the Father’s Day craft.

OTHER

Friday, May 17th is popcorn day.
If interested in summer care, please submit your application.
Any grades 4-8 students who ordered milk/ lunch on track & field day will receive a credit.
Tuesday, June 11^th there is no milk/lunch program.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out: https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

O loving God, bless all mothers and grandmothers,

Bless their forgiving hearts, their open arms, their welcoming smiles.
Bless them always. Amen.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our SCCS moms and grandmas!
Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend, and may God continue to bless you every day.
See you all next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – April 26th, 2024

Everything is possible for one who believes. (Mark 9:23)

Update Attachments – KIN KAR 2024

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our School Musical is fast-approaching. On Sunday, May 5^th, Ms. Furutani needs 1 or 2 trucks to help transport props/sets downtown to the Winnipeg Art Gallery in anticipation of our May 6th performances. If you can give an hour or so of your time, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Furutani directly at kfurutani@stccs.ca. The time on May 5th is flexible. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Monday was Earth Colour Day. We also had a Musical Bake Sale at lunch time.
The badminton tournament began this week.
Tuesday, we had School Mass.
Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
Wednesday was also Administrative Professionals Day for Mrs. Newman and Ms. J. 😊
Wednesday evening, we had our Gr. 5 & 6 Parent Meeting for Camp Manitou, as well as our Gr. 6 & 7 Parent Meeting for our upcoming Rome Trip in 2025.
Thursday was Uniform Fitting Day for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you to Envision and all the volunteers who helped with this day.

SCIENCE FAIR

Beginning today, until Sunday, six of our middle years’ students have gone to the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium. These students have worked hard to perfect their science fair projects. We are excited to learn about their results. Best of luck to Everett (gr. 8), Max (gr. 8), Amy (gr. 8), Logan (gr. 8), Joshua (gr. 7), and Matthew (gr. 8)!

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

The Public Health nurses will be here on Monday for gr. 6 & 8 immunizations. This is the second dose. If your child was already immunized with the first dose this school year, the nurses already have your paperwork on hand.
Our grades 7 & 8 students will have advisory groups on Tuesday morning.
There will be a PML noon recital on April 30^th.
Our students in our upcoming school musical will be giving the school a “sneak peek” on Tuesday in preparation for their show on May 6^th.
Wednesday is Hot Dog Lunch for those students who have ordered.
I will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Education Committee meeting on Thursday morning.
There is early dismissal on May 2^nd @ 2:30pm.
Our grade 8 class will be hosting their gr. 8 Candy Fundraiser on May 2^nd. All proceeds will be going towards their Gr. 8 Farewell.
The grades 3-6 classes will have a presentation from the Canadian Children’s Book Centre on May 3^rd.

CANDY SALE

Hello St. Charles families!
There will be a…..
CANDY SALE on THURSDAY MAY 2ND, with all proceeds going towards the Grade 8 Farewell trip and ceremony.
Grade 8’s will be selling assorted bags of nut free candy for 2$ each at lunch and after school!
Please mark this date on your calendar.
There will be some fun events coming up in the next two months in support of the Grade 8 farewell so keep your eyes posted for updates!
Thanks so much for your participation in supporting the Grade 8 class of 2024!
Leslie Fogarty and Anna-Mae Clark
Your grade 8 reps

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

Our School Musical is on May 6^th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Get your tickets soon! 😊 This is going to be an amazing show!
Our grades 5 & 6 students will be heading to Camp Manitou from May 8^th-10^th.
Our annual Kinder Mother’s Day Tea will be held on May 10^th for all our Kinder Moms.
Our last Popcorn Day for the year is on May 17^th.
Our annual Golf Tournament is on May 23^rd.
Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th.

BASC

There is BLINE on Monday.
The Mother’s Day Craft is on Tuesday.
Wednesday is BLINE.
Thursday Tennis starts.
Thursday is early dismissal.
Wednesday is a new month. BASC forms need to be submitted.
With the warmer weather we get more students attending BASC. You will need to submit a form/ payment before attending, so we can keep track of how many students we have. Please do not just say to your child to go to BASC/ or email the teacher that they need to go. BASC needs to know as we make the lists each day. Texting Ms. Furutani is for last-minute emergency care. Any questions, please feel free to contact me.
BLINE testing is on May 15th.
Father’s Day Craft is on May 29th, with some spots left.
There are some spots left in the Grade 5 to 8 golf day. If you need a form, contact Ms. Furutani. Please submit your forms by May 3^rd if interested

OTHER

Showtime, Monday May 6^th. Come and see the students perform “Junie B. Jones Jr.”
$2 for a chance to win a gift basket. Tickets are available in the front office or out front after school.

TRACK & FIELD

Our school Track and Field meet is coming up on May 24th at John Taylor Collegiate. We need parent volunteers to help with different events. If you’re available that day from 9am-3pm and would like to volunteer, please contact Mr. Vechina at (jvechina@stccs.ca) to sign up for an event.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

This year’s Golf Tournament is Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course, please mark it in your calendars! We need help from the entire St Charles community to make this a success. We need golfers, hole sponsors (tax receipt provided) and we need prize donations. Forms can be found on the school website.
If you can help or donate in anyway, please email andreasiwak@shaw.ca

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out: https://www.flipgive.com/

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

May God grant us joy of heart, and may peace abide among us, through Jesus, the Son of God.

This is our last weekend in April. Enjoy every minute.
See you on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – April 19th, 2024

The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. (Ps. 29:11)

Update Attachments –

PML REGISTRATION FORMS 2024-2025

Just a friendly reminder to submit registrations by Monday April 22 to avoid the $20 late fee. (The forms are found under the PML tab in the ParentZone on the school website.)

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Our middle years students had Enrichment classes on Tuesday morning.
Our grade 5 students had a Scientists in School Presentation this week.
Mrs. Prettie and I attended our monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AFTER SPRING BREAK

Monday, April 22^nd is Earth Day Colour Day. Wear blue and green. 😊
There is a Musical Bake Sale on April 22^nd.
The badminton tournaments begin the week of April 22^nd.
School Mass is on Tuesday, April 23^rd @ 10:30am. Fr. Barry from St. Paul the Apostle Parish will be celebrating Mass with us.
Grades 5 & 6 parents are invited to a Camp Manitou Parent Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:00pm in the main gym.
Grades 6 & 7 parents are invited to a Rome Trip Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:30pm in the main gym. Make plans to attend and hear more about our upcoming Rome Trip for Spring Break 2025. So exciting!
Uniform Fitting Day for the 2020-2025 school year will be held on Thursday, April 25^th. A Sign-Up Genius link was sent out earlier this week to book your appointment.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP

There will be a PML noon recital on April 30^th.
There is early dismissal on May 2^nd @ 2:30pm.
Our grade 8 class will be hosting their gr. 8 Candy Fundraiser on May 2^nd. More details to follow. All proceeds will be going toward their Gr. 8 Farewell.
The grades 3-6 classes will have a presentation from the Canadian Children’s Book Centre on May 3^rd.
Our School Musical is on May 6^th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Get your tickets soon! 😊
Our grades 5 & 6 students will be heading to Camp Manitou from May 8^th-10^th.
Our annual Kinder Mother’s Day Tea will be held on May 10^th for all our Kinder Moms.
Our last Popcorn Day for the year is on May 17^th.
Our annual Golf Tournament is on May 23^rd.
Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th.

BASC

There is BLINE on Wednesday.
Father’s Day craft still has some spots.
BASC Golf for May/June at Glendale has been canceled and will be rescheduled for September.
There is a New Golf one day program for grades 5-8 only at this time. If interested, please contact Ms. Furutani.

OTHER

Reminder if your child is dropped off before 8:15 they are sent to BASC as all students need to be supervised. You will be charged a BASC fee for this service.
After school for BASC, please use your fob to enter the building or come in with another parent. It is posted beside the BASC board where the students are located.

MUSICAL

Two weeks away, is our school musical. “Junie B. Jones Jr.” Monday, May 6^th at the WAG.

If you wish to purchase tickets for the performance, they are $10 and can be purchased in the front office or after school only.

Tickets are not sold at the WAG. There are also gift baskets in the front entrance way. There is a Kids basket, Couple basket and Family basket. Tickets are $2.00. Good Luck. Come and enjoy the show.

Still need volunteer hours? We are looking for 2 vans to help transport the props/sets to the WAG on Sunday, May 5^th around noon. If you can help, please contact Ms. Furutani.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. We are entering the last stretch of the school year, and with that our online fundraising campaign. Thanks to those who have tried out the online app known as FlipGive. As you have heard by now, this app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer. Many schools and sports teams have been successful in raising funds using this app. We hope you will check it out.
A few things that might catch your eye this week:

Winners is giving 4% back to the school when you buy a gift card with our app
Anycard egift card is also giving 4% back to the school.
- It includes Indigo bookstores, Cora restaurants, Cineplex movie theatre, The Bay, Xbox, Mr. Mikes, ARDENE, Boston Pizza and many others
Old Navy is giving 4% back to the school also

Don’t be shy to check it out: https://www.flipgive.com/

Please take special note of the special deal on right now from Boston Pizza (School gets 6% of sale), the Ultimate Dining Card (School gets 7%) and Earls Kitchen and Bar (School gets 10%).

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

O God, help us to learn. We ask this of You. O wise and good God, You who teach the love we want to learn, in the life of Your Son and the works of Your Spirit.

Hope your weekend is relaxing.
See you next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – April 11th, 2024

The Lord is near to all who call on Him. (Psalm 145:18)

Update Attachments – 2024 Glenlea Fundraiser, K of C Presents Sisters of the Holy Rock

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Monday, we had indoor afternoon recess due to the partial solar eclipse. Students had the opportunity to learn about the partial eclipse, and some of our students even watched the eclipse happen in other parts of the world too.
Tuesday, our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes.
Wednesday Lifetouch was here to do the Kinder Grad and Gr. 8 Farewell photos.
Mrs. Prettie and I attended the Caritas Dinner on Thursday evening.
Tomorrow, our teaching staff will attend the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools workshop at the Victoria Inn. The day will be spent learning about the Manitoba Framework of Learning and will be presented by the Department of Education.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

Our grades 7 & 8 students will have Enrichment classes on Tuesday morning.
Our grade 5 students will have a presentation from Scientists in School on Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Prettie and I will attend our monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.

*** Feel free to check out our Lost & Found tables in the front foyer of the school. There are lots of items that need to be taken home 😊.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP IN APRIL…

Monday, April 22^nd is Earth Day Colour Day. Wear blue and green. 😊
There is a Musical Bake Sale on April 22^nd.
The badminton tournaments begin the week of April 22^nd.
School Mass is on Tuesday, April 23^rd @ 10:30am.
Grades 5 & 6 parents are invited to a Camp Manitou Parent Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:00pm in the main gym.
Grades 6 & 7 parents are invited to a Rome Trip Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:30pm in the main gym. Make plans to attend and hear more about our upcoming Rome Trip for Spring Break 2025. Exciting!
Uniform Fitting Day for the 2020-2025 school year will be held on Thursday, April 25^th. A Sign-Up Genius link was sent out earlier this week to book your appointment.
There will be a PML noon recital on April 30^th.

BASC

There is BLINE on Monday and Wednesday.
There are 3 spots left in the older students Tennis.
Golf has a few spots left.

If you are interested in Summer Care, please contact Ms. Furutani.
Thank you, Kim

SCIENCE FAIR

Congratulations to all grade 7 and 8 students. The SCCS Science Fair was a wonderful success. The projects were wonderful and showed an excellent understanding of either the scientific method or the engineering design process. A special congratulations to our winners:

Engineering Design:
Third Place: Matthew (Grade 8)
Second Place: Josh (Grade 7)
First Place: Logan (Grade 8)

Scientific Research:
Third Place: Max and Everett (Grade 8)
Second Place: William (Grade 7)
First Place: Amy (Grade 8)

Congratulations to all! We are very proud of you.
Ms. Copeland and Mr. Domolewski

OTHER

Our school is performing “Junie B. Jones Jr.” at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on May 6th. Tickets are $10.00. Purchase tickets in the front office or contact Ms. Furutani. Tickets are only sold at the school.

Musical Gift Baskets are in the front entrance. Tickets are $2.00. There are 3 baskets. Tickets are available in the front office.

Tickets will also be available after school in the front area.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS

Congratulations to the following students who competed in the Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas colouring contest in December. We have finally been informed of the winners. They are:

1^st Place—Xavier (KF), Elizabella (Gr. 2), Lillian (Gr. 3), Emily (Gr. 6)
2^nd Place—Sophia (KL), Kevin (Gr. 2), Matilda (Gr. 4), Leonardo (Gr. 6)
3^rd Place—Emberly (KL), Oliver (Gr. (Gr. 1-2), Valentina (Gr. 3), Addyson (Gr. 6)

Elizabella (Gr. 2) also won the state championship! Congratulations Elizabella!

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

PML FORMS FOR 2024-2025

PML forms for Private Music Lessons for the 2024-2025 school year can now be found on our school website.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

St. Charles Online Shopping Fundraising

Attention shoppers. Late winter online shopping is full-on at FlipGive. Online shopping and gift cards are yours to check out with our FlipGive app. This app is accessible via iPhone or Android phones, as well as on any Windows or Apple computer.

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

Greetings St. Charles parents and students. We are thrilled to announce that our doors are now open and we have a few members from your school who have already joined us! We are delighted to extend an invitation to our open house event, where everyone is welcome, and we encourage our Elite TKD members to bring along a friend. Here are the details of the event: Date: Wednesday, April 17th; Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm; Location: 320 St. Charles St (Church Parish Hall). We hope to see you there!

God our Creator, We celebrate your love in Jesus. Lead us to make positive choices. Choices full of respect for others.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – April 5th, 2024

He has been raised. (Mark 16.6)

Update Attachments – 2024 Glenlea SCCS Fundraiser Letter : KIN KAR 2024

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Monday was Easter Monday. There was no school.
On Tuesday, staff and students returned to school. Our grades 7 & 8 students had Advisory Groups in the morning.
Thursday was early dismissal and a Staff Meeting.
Today was Popcorn Day (we raised $220.00 for the Holy Childhood Association—thank you!), as well as our grades 7 & 8 Science Fair. Congratulations to all our students who participated. The projects were amazing, and it was a lot of fun to see the younger students visiting the Science Fair this afternoon and learning from the older students.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AFTER SPRING BREAK

Monday is the Partial Solar Eclipse. Students will not have outdoor recess that afternoon as we have been asked by the Department of Education to keep our students inside the school between 1:00-3:00pm. Please refer to the letter sent out to all families yesterday for more detailed information.
On Tuesday, our grades 7 & 8 students will have Enrichment classes.
Gr. 8 Farewell photos and Kinder Grad photos will be held on Wednesday.
There is no school on Friday, April 12^th as teaching staff will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Educators Conference. The sessions that day will be hosted by the Department of Education and will be based on the Manitoba Framework for Learning.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP IN APRIL …

Monday, April 22^nd is Earth Day Colour Day. Wear blue and green.
School Mass is on Tuesday, April 23^rd @ 10:30am.
Grades 5 & 6 parents are invited to a Camp Manitou Parent Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:00pm in the main gym.
Grades 6 & 7 parents are invited to a Rome Trip Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:30pm in the main gym. Make plans to attend and hear more about our upcoming Rome Trip for Spring Break 2025.
Uniform Fitting Day for the 2024-2025 school year will be held on Thursday, April 25^th. More information to follow.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

BASC

There is BLINE on Monday.
Wednesday there is BLINE.
Friday, no school, and you must have registered for BASC to attend.
There are a few spots left in the Mother’s Day Craft.
Tennis is full for the K-2 group.
There are a few spots left in the Golf groups.

Reminder when students are entering school before 8:15 they are sent to BASC. Also, on early dismissal days, students that are not picked up are sent to BASC. There is also a BASC fee. When picking your child up from BASC after school, you must use your FOB and come in.
Thanks Kim.

OTHER

Monday, May 6th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, St. Charles Catholic School presents “Junie B. Jones Jr.”. Showtimes are 1:30pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 each. Children 2 and under, admission is free.
Tickets can be purchased in the front office or contact Ms. Furutani.

PML FORMS FOR 2024-2025

PML forms for Private Music Lessons for the 2024-2025 school year can now be found on our school website.

BASKETBALL 2023-2024

COMPETITIVE BOYS TEAM
The boys’ competitive basketball team had a very successful season this year. The boys finished the regular season with an undefeated record of 8 wins and zero losses! The boys were the highest scoring team of any of the Catholic school teams, in all divisions, scoring 516 points in 8 league games. The boys’ season unfortunately came to an earlier ending than expected, as most of the team was sick for the week of playoffs. The boys all had a fantastic attitude this year throughout the entire season and played very well together as a team. Great job, boys!
Mr. Vechina

COMPETITIVE GIRLS TEAM
The competitive girls’ basketball team had an amazing season, finishing their regular season in 6^th overall with 4 wins and 4 losses. During the playoffs, the girls worked hard to make it to the tier 2 semi-finals at St. Paul’s High School. They played their best basketball and finished the playoffs with a 4^th place finish. This group of young players consistently improved throughout the season as they gained confidence in their skills. Most importantly, the girls fully embraced the concept of basketball being a team sport and demonstrated good sportsmanship both on and off the court towards their teammates and their opponents. It has been an absolute privilege to coach this team and we hope that they will continue to play this fabulous sport for many years to come. 😊
Go Chargers!
Head Coach Gel, Technical Skills Coach Senderewich, Away Game Bench Coach Mardis

DEVELOPMENTAL BOYS TEAM
The developmental boys’ basketball team had an undefeated season this year, winning all 6 of their games. The boys worked hard to develop their skills and develop as a team. Congratulations on a fantastic season boys!
Miss McEvoy

DEVELOPMENTAL GIRLS TEAM
The developmental girls’ team had a lot of fun this season developing their basketball skills. The team enjoyed playing 6 games and showed improvement throughout the season! Great season team!
Mrs. Boughton

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER – ORDER UNTIL APRIL 15TH!

Spring is here, there is still time to order! Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th. Order online and select St. Charles Catholic School from the fundraiser group list, please see detailed instructions in the enclosed letter. The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kasia at plantfundraiser@stccs.ca Thank you for your support!

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

God, help me navigate whatever challenges I encounter this day. Be my comfort and my rock. Guide me to do Your will and be an instrument of your peace today and each day. Amen

I think that we are in for a wonderful warm and sunny weekend.
Enjoy every minute, and I’ll see you all next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 22nd, 2024

Everything is possible for one who believes. (Mark 9:23)

Update Attachments – 2024 Glenlea SCCS Fundraiser Letter :

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

We started off the week with our annual Spring Book Fair. Thank you so very much to all our amazing volunteers, especially Nikki Robert, Mrs. Senderewich, and Ms. Jaremowich. We appreciate all of you!
K-2 students had their last Learn to Skate class on Monday.
There was a Musical Bake Sale on Monday.
Tuesday, our grade 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes.
I attended the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday.
Thursday was the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. A huge thank you to the gr. 6 classroom families for hosting this amazing luncheon! The staff love this and always look forward to it. 😊 Your kindness and generosity are very much appreciated. We even had some leftovers for our lunch on Friday.
Student-led Conferences were held on Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Reports cards were sent home on Thursday afternoon.
PowerSchool is open again to parents.
PML students had their noon recital on Thursday.
The staff participated in a professional development session with Fr. Stan Fontaine on Friday afternoon. Fr. Stan is an Indigenous elder who has been hired by the archdiocese to work with our Catholic schools. Fr. Stan shared his story with staff and ended his session with a lovely blessing for all of us as we head into Spring Break.
Spring Break officially begins now! 😊 Enjoy!

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AFTER SPRING BREAK

Please remember there is no school on Monday, April 1^st. It is Easter Monday.
School resumes on Tuesday, April 2^nd.
Grade 7 & 8 students will have advisory groups Tuesday morning.
It is early dismissal on Thursday, April 4^th because it is our monthly Staff Meeting.
Popcorn Day will be on Friday, April 5^th. The proceeds will go towards the Holy Childhood Association.
Our grades 7 & 8 Science Fair that was postponed from before Spring Break will be held on Friday, April 5^th. Please feel free to come by the main gym anytime from 2:00pm, until the end of the school day, to view student projects.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP IN APRIL …

Gr. 8 Farewell photos and Kinder Grad photos will be on held on April 10^th. More information to follow.
There is no school on Friday, April 12^th as teaching staff will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Educators Conference. The sessions that day will be hosted by the Department of Education and will be based on the Manitoba Framework for Learning.
Monday, April 22^nd is Earth Day Colour Day.
School Mass is on Tuesday, April 23^rd @ 10:30am.
Grades 5 & 6 parents are invited to a Camp Manitou Parent Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:00pm in the main gym.
Grades 6 & 7 parents are invited to a Rome Trip Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 24^th @ 6:30pm in the main gym. Make plans to attend and hear more about our upcoming Rome Trip for Spring Break 2025.
Uniform Fitting Day for the 2020-2025 school year will be held on Thursday, April 25^th. More information to follow.

BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bursary applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 24^th. Bursary application forms can be found on our school website.

BASC

Monday, April 1^st No BASC.
BASC opens at 7 am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Please submit all outstanding BASC payments when we return to school.
Wednesday, April 3^rd is BLINE.
Thursday is early dismissal. BASC forms need to be submitted to attend.
Friday, April 12^th is full day BASC. There are some spots left for the field trip.
Mother and Father’s Day crafts still have spots.
May & June forms are available.
There is Tennis and Golf.

Happy Spring Break & Happy Easter
Thanks Kim.

OTHER

Friday, April 5^th is popcorn day. All proceeds go to Holy Childhood.
On Monday, April 22^nd there is a Musical Bake Sale.
“Junie B. Jones Jr. “staring your St. Charles Catholic School students. Monday, May 6^th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Tickets will be available in the front office or contact Ms. Furutani.

VIP HOURS

Please ensure all completed VIP hours are entered by March 25th as VIP reports will be run during Spring Break.

If you make an error when submitting VIP hours, please contact the VIP Coordinator for assistance.

Just a reminder if you volunteered with the skating program you can claim 1.5 hours per session. If you are claiming more than 1.5 hours per session, please provide the reasoning in the comments for example “2 grandparents assisted”, or “helped 2 classes with skates”.

CONGRATULATIONS 😊

Kaitlyn and Jessica, two of our grade 7 students, along with their Titans teammates, captured the City of Winnipeg championship for u13 AA a few days ago! They swept their best of 5 finals series 3 games to none. Congratulations ladies! We are proud of you!

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER – ONE MONTH LEFT!

Spring is almost here! We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Order online and select St. Charles Catholic School from the fundraiser group list. The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kasia at plantfundraiser@stccs.ca Thank you for your support!
Online sales are now open and will accept orders until April 15, 2024.

LOADING ZONE – WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP 😊

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

Teach us to be for all people a living lesson of goodness and truth – a blessing for all generations to come.

Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break!
Happy Easter!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 15th, 2024

The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you. (2 Thess. 3:3)

Update Attachments – :

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Unfortunately, this has been a unique week at SCCS. Both Reconciliation and the PAC Meeting were cancelled this past Wednesday. Grades 7 & 8 enjoyed Pii Day on Thursday. Our Science Fair that was scheduled for today for our middle years’ students has been postponed until after Spring Break.

This weekend, our school will undergo a deep clean/sanitization process. For all those students, staff, and family members that are ill, I hope that you will soon feel better and be ready to return to a regular routine. I know that we are all looking forward to that. If you are going to the lab to be tested, I have been asked by Public Health to remind you that you need to complete the demographic information on the lab requisition for the affected person IN ADVANCE of presenting to the community-based lab. The lab will turn you away if the requisition is missing the client information.

Again, thank you for your patience, understanding, and support these past few days.

Take good care,
Tammy

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK….

Book Fair Week begins March 18^th-22^nd. Come and check out our “Beach Luau” theme!
I am attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday.
“BEACH LUAU” TOONIES FOR TUITION COLOUR DAY!!! On Thursday, March 21, our “Beach Luau” Scholastic Book Fair is joining forces with Toonies for Tuition, and we are having a “Beach Luau” Colour Day! Bring $2 to your teacher on Thursday, dress in your best beach/luau/Hawaiian/Summer gear, and help support Toonies for Tuition, ring in Spring Break, and have some fun while doing so!
Student-Led Conferences are on March 21^st 4:00-7:30pm, and March 22^nd, 9:00-11:30am.
The Staff Appreciation Luncheon is on Thursday, March 21^st.
PowerSchool reopens on Thursday.
There is a PML Noon Recital on Thursday.
Reports cards go home on March 21^st.
Friday, March 22^nd is an Inservice Day. There is no school. BASC closes at 4:00pm. Teaching staff are also participating in an afternoon PD with our Catholic Schools’ elder, Fr. Stan Fontaine.
Spring Break begins March 25^th– April 2^nd.

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Thank you to all the families that participated in our Spenst Pizza Fundraiser!
Reminder that the pizza orders will be available for pickup after school on Wednesday, March 20th from 3:15-:6:00 pm. Pizzas will be boxed and still frozen, so prompt pickup and delivery will be ideal.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Our “BEACH LUAU SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR” is coming up! Say “ALOHA” to an ocean full of wonderful books! To volunteer your time at our Book Fair, please click on the link below! Please be reminded that you must have your cleared Child Abuse Registry Check on file in the Front Office to volunteer in our school.
VOLUNTEER HERE FOR THE “BEACH LUAU” SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR MARCH 18-22, 2024

BASC

There is no scheduled BLINE on Monday.
The Easter Craft is on Tuesday.
Wednesday is BLINE.
Friday, full day BASC is full. Reminder BASC closes at 4PM
April’s Craft and full day BASC still has some spots open.
Tennis and Golf forms are not posted on the website but are available in the front entrance.

If interested in summer Care, contact Ms. Furutani.
Thanks Kim.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

LOADING ZONE

40 CANS OF LENT

Let’s fill up those boxes! All canned items are encouraged.
Pick up is happening next week, so please drop off any last-minute donations by Tuesday at the latest.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. 😊

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

Teach us to be for all people a living lesson of goodness and truth – a blessing for all generations to come.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 8th, 2024

The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. (Exodus 15:2)

Update Attachments – : 2024 Glenlea SCCS Letter ………. St Charles Kinsmen ………. Elite 3 Weeks

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Our grades 7 & 8 students headed off to Winter Camp on Monday and returned home on Wednesday afternoon. Judging by the pictures, it looked like a great time was had by all! A huge thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make this camp event possible, as well as Mr. Domolewski, Mrs. Mulvena, Miss Copeland, and Miss Thompson, who organized and planned for the camp experience.
Mrs. Prettie and I took part in an online workshop this week. The session was on the Manitoba School Leadership Framework.
Congratulations to Miss Kynman and our grades 3-6 choir who placed GOLD in the Music Festival on Wednesday morning. The students sang beautifully and were the largest choir competing that morning. I was lucky enough to watch the performance and was a very proud Principal. Well done SCCS!
Term 2 officially ended on Thursday, and PowerSchool was shut down so that teachers could begin writing report cards.
Thursday was also early dismissal and our Staff Meeting day.
I attended the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Education Committee meeting on Thursday morning. Our focus was planning for our upcoming Educator’s Conference in April.
Today there was no school so that teachers could begin writing report cards for the second term.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK….

There is a Musical Bake Sale on Monday.
Tuesday morning is Enrichment classes for our grade 7 & 8 students.
Reconciliation will be held on Wednesday morning over at the church for all grades 5-8 students.
I will be attending my monthly Principal’s Meeting on Wednesday morning at the Archdiocese office. It was postponed from last week.
Grades 7 & 8 students will experience Pii Day on Thursday in their Math classes.
Friday we are hosting our Middle Years Science Fair for all grades 7 & 8 students in our main gym. Please feel free to come by Friday afternoon anytime after 2:00pm to take a walk through the Science Fair.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP…..

Book Fair Week begins March 18^th-22^nd.
Student-Led Conferences are on March 21^st 4:00-7:30pm, and March 22^nd, 9:00-11:30am. Please watch for a Sign-Up Genius link coming next Tuesday.
Reports cards go home on March 21^st.
Friday, March 22^nd is an Inservice Day. There is no school. BASC closes at 4:00pm.
Spring Break begins March 25^th-April April 2^nd.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

BASC

There is BLINE on Monday.
There is BLINE on Wednesday.
There are a few spots left in the Easter craft.
Reminder for those who are registered for Friday, March 22^nd, BASC closes at 4PM.
No School & No BASC on Monday, April 1^st
Friday, April 12^th full day BASC still has some spots.
The last 2 crafts are Mother’s & Father’s Day crafts.
There are limited spots in Golf and Tennis. Forms are in the front entrance.

If interested in summer Care, contact Ms. Furutani.
Thanks Kim.

OTHER

There is a Musical Bake Sale on Monday. Thank you for your support.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH WEDNESDAY PIZZA & HOT DOG FUNDRAISING LUNCHES FEB MAR APR 2024

Please click on the link above if you can volunteer to help with fundraising lunches.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Please follow the directions in the enclosed letter. The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kasia at plantfundraiser@stccs.ca Thank you for your support!
Online sales are now open and will accept orders until April 15, 2024.

LOADING ZONE

VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024

40 CANS OF LENT

Let’s fill up those boxes! All canned items are encouraged.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. 😊

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

Lord, help us to grow closer in love with you, each other, and our world. We are aware that we are different from one another – that’s okay as learning to love differences is learning about God!

As we get ready to “spring ahead” this weekend, don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead on Saturday night. Hopefully we don’t get another major snowfall like we did this week. With Spring Break just around the corner, I think we are all looking forward to the nicer weather that we know is coming.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 1st, 2024

Thus says the Lord: I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.(Isaiah 43:14, 19)

Update Attachments – : 2024 Glenlea SCCS Letter ………. Spenst Fundraiser Flyer

Drop-off Zone: We sincerely appreciate all our parent volunteers who help with the drop-off zone every morning. However, some mornings we do not have parent volunteers. Please remember that if your child is unable to get out of the car on their own, you need to park in the church parking lot and walk them across. You should not be leaving your vehicle or dropping your child off by the crosswalk.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

Our Middle Years students had their Enrichment classes on Tuesday morning.
It was Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday. We also had an assembly. The magician/presenter was Greg Wood, and the focus of the assembly was on kindness/bullying.
It was Hot Dog Lunch on Wednesday for those students who ordered.
Today all outstanding Middle Years assignments for term 2 were due.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK….

Our grades 7 & 8 students leave for Winter Camp on Monday until Wednesday. They will be staying at Camp Assiniboine until Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Prettie and I will be participating in an online workshop on Tuesday entitled: Manitoba School Leadership Framework.
Our grades 3-6 students will be participating in the Music Festival on Wednesday morning. Good luck to Ms. Kynman and her choir!
Wednesday is Pizza Lunch for those students who have ordered.
Term 2 officially ends on Thursday. PowerSchool will close that day as well so that teachers can begin working on report cards.
Thursday morning, I will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Education Committee virtual meeting.
Thursday is early dismissal at 2:30pm since it is our monthly Staff Meeting day.
Friday is no school as teachers will be writing report cards that day.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP…..

Grades 5-8 students will participate in Reconciliation in the morning on March 13^th.
I will be attending my monthly Principal’s Meeting on March 13^th as well.
There is a PAC Meeting on Wednesday, March 13^th @ 6:30pm in our school cafeteria.
Pii day is being celebrated in the grades 7 & 8 Math classes on March 14^th.
Our annual Science Fair for grades 7 & 8 students will be held on Friday, March 15^th.
Book Fair Week begins March 18^th-22^nd.
Student-Led Conferences are on March 21^st 4:00-7:30pm, and March 22^nd, 9:00-11:30am. Please watch for a Sign-Up Genius link coming soon.
Reports cards go home on March 21^st.
Friday, March 22^nd is an Inservice Day. There is no school. BASC closes at 4:00pm.
Spring Break begins March 25^th-April April 2^nd.

BASC

New month— please submit your BASC form.
There is BLINE on Monday.
The St. Patty’s Craft is on Tuesday.
BLINE is on Wednesday.
Early dismissal is on Thursday.
Friday is no school, and BASC is full.
Friday, March 22^nd —BASC closes at 4PM.
April has a Mother’s Day Craft, and a Field Trip on Friday, April 12th.
May has a Father’s Day Craft, Golf, Tennis, and a Morning Breakfast Workshop.
June will have a Field Trip on Friday, June 7th.

Any student not picked up by the time we close will be charged a late fee.
Thanks Kim.

BLESSING BAGS

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have successfully collected over $500.00 for our Blessing Bag initiative! The funds gathered helped us to purchase essential items and necessities to bring comfort and warmth to those in need. Each bag contains a pair of thermal socks, a package of wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, a water bottle, band aids, and a granola bar. This week the Mass Readers Club assembled the 100 Blessing Bags.
A very special thank you to Revive Dental who donated toothbrushes for this worthy cause.
Once again, thank you for your incredible support. It is heartening to witness the power of our community coming together to spread kindness.
SCCS Spiritual School Goals Committee

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH WEDNESDAY PIZZA & HOT DOG FUNDRAISING LUNCHES FEB MAR APR 2024

Please click on the link above if you can volunteer to help with fundraising lunches.

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

If you can help or donate in anyway, please email andreasiwak@shaw.ca

GLENLEA GREENHOUSES FUNDRAISER-ORDER NOW!

Excited for Spring? We are once again partnering with Glenlea Greenhouses for a spring fundraiser. Order a variety of high-quality plants and veggies online and our school will benefit! All orders can be placed online now until April 15^th, and you’re encouraged to order early for best selection. The Greenhouse has indicated that this is a popular fundraiser and they do sell out of plants. Please follow the directions in the enclosed letter. The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kasia at plantfundraiser@stccs.ca Thank you for your support!

Online sales are now open and will accept orders until April 15, 2024.

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Only one more week to collect your Spenst Pizza Fundraiser orders!!! Please support SCCS by collecting pizza orders from family and friends. Order Forms were sent home with your child last Friday. All orders and payment will need to be submitted to the MunchaLunch website, no later than March 7th please. Delivery date will be March 20th. You can click on the link to access the MunchaLunch login https://www.munchalunch.com once you have collected all your orders.
If you have questions, you can contact the coordinators:
Michelle Lightfoot via text at 204-791-8200
email: michellelightfoot23@gmail.com
Amber Hemminger via text at 204-898-4299
email: aheminger@gmail.com

LOADING ZONE

40 CANS OF LENT

Let’s fill up those boxes! All canned items are encouraged.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. 😊

HOW-TO For New Members:

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49

HOW-TO For Existing Members:

Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home

For Any Questions

If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. THANKS to all for your support, Online Fundraising Team

COMMUNITY NEWS: 2024 Outdoor Soccer Registration for Sturgeon Heights CC:

https://www.rampregistrations.com/public/participantreg?v3=d571059b

For subsidy information please contact Todd at: sturgeonheightssoccer@hotmail.com

Jesus our guide, you know that we find it difficult to sacrifice our luxuries. It can be as hard as the rocks we find on the ground. Help us to recognize that our sacrifices during this season bring us closer to you. May we always remember your great love for us.
Amen.

Have an amazing weekend, and I’ll see you all next week!
Tammy