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Principal’s Weekly Update – December 22nd, 2023

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.  (Matthew 2:10)

Update Attachments – : Sacramental Prep

A huge thank you to Miss Kynman and all our students for two amazing Christmas Concerts last Friday!  Your energy was contagious! Thank you to all the parents/grandparents who volunteered in various ways.  We couldn’t have done it without you. 

Thank you as well to all the families who have sent in special treats for the staff over the last few days.  Your kindness and generosity are sincerely appreciated.  Recess breaks have been extra special lately.  😊

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Monday began Christmas Spirit Week. It was Christmas Cheer Day.
  • Tuesday, our grades 7 & 8 students had Advisory Groups.
  • Tuesday was Shine Bright Like a Light.
  • Wednesday was pajama day, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
  • Wednesday was also our family Roots of Empathy visit.  Little Thomas is growing, has two teeth, and is an excellent little “teacher.”  Our theme was emotions and relationships.
  • On Thursday, it was Santa’s Workshop Imposters…students/staff dressed like Christmas characters. This was a lot of fun!
  • Today it was Blizzard Before the Break!  Everyone was hoping for snow. (not really 😊)
  • Today we also had our School Mass with Fr. Robert Polz presiding. 
  • We ended our day today with a Christmas pageant/sing-along, and then early dismissal.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP AFTER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS….

  • School resumes on Monday, January 8th, 2024. 
  • On Tuesday, our grades 7 & 8 students will have Advisory Groups.
  • It will be early dismissal on January 11th @ 2:30pm, as it is a Staff Meeting Day for teachers.
  • I will be away at my annual Principal’s Retreat from January 17-19th.
  • The next PAC Meeting will be on January 17th @ 6:30pm in our school cafeteria.
  • Our January School Mass is on January 23rd @ 10:30am over at the church.
  • Friday, January 26th is an Inservice Day.  There is no school.
  • Re-registrations will be distributed on January 29th for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Our Kinder Fair and General Open House is on January 30th.

KINDERGARTEN FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

If your son/daughter is going to be ready for kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact sec@stccs.ca  for an application package.  This is the last opportunity before kindergarten interviews begin in January, and we already have a lot of applications both from current families as well as new families.

BASC

  • BASC will reopen on Monday, January 8th at 7am.
  • The year end is here, so please submit all outstanding BASC payments, as I will send out a reminder before we return to school.
  • Please make sure to submit your January BASC & lunch forms.
  • There is BLINE on Monday when we return.
  • Curling resumes on Wednesday when we return.
  • There is no school on Friday, January 26th.  You must be registered by January 15th to attend BASC that day.

Happy Holidays, Kim

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH PIZZA & HOTDOG FUNDRAISING LUNCHES in 2024

Please click on the link above if you would like to volunteer with our fundraising lunches in 2024.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATIONS

A very special thank you to everyone who helped with donations for our Christmas hampers.  We managed to fill a lot of boxes and the coordinators from St. Paul the Apostle Parish were thrilled!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LOADING ZONE PATROL Monday to Friday 815 am to 845 am

Thank you so very much to all the parents who have given up time to help with this very important job. If you can help us in the new year, please click on the link above.  Thank you in advance for your consideration.

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello again friends and family of St. Charles School.  The online fundraising app FlipGive remains as hot as ever. As mentioned in our previous message this past week, gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now. The FlipGive app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers keeps growing, and Christmas season is here, as we are now in December!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Also don’t forget:  for electronics gifts checkout Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy.    Get a gift for yourself or for your friends, family, or favourite teacher and help raise funds without all the hassle of having to go in-person.

HOW-TO FOR NEW MEMBERS

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To join 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

COMMUNITY NEWS—YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG

NHL Street offers an engaging avenue for youngsters, focusing on the essence of youth sports—fun, activity, and friendship. Embrace the invitation from the YMCA to participate in our street hockey, where kids of any proficiency level can both learn and play. Anticipate a high-energy game, sans ice, with minimal regulations but boundless enjoyment. Plus, each participant will receive a reversible NHL Street jersey for both play and keepsake!

Sessions are available for different age groups: 6-8 years on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm, and 9-12 years on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm. The cost is $45 for members and $90 for non-members. The program commences on January 9, 2024. Join us for an unforgettable street hockey experience.

Sherry Sigurdur, (she/her) | Community Hub Manager, West Portage

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg | 3550 Portage Avenue | Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Z8 
Tel: 204-831-3150

Loving God, as we draw nearer to the birth of your Son,
Fill us with wonder and delight. 
Teach us to be better followers of your Word. 
May our joy be greater than yesterday, be strengthened today, and continue to grow beyond tomorrow. Amen

Wishing all of you a blessed, peaceful Christmas filled with much happiness and joy.  May you take some time this season to enjoy the true meaning of Christmas as you journey through this holiday season.
School starts on Monday, January 8th, 2024.  😊
See you all in the new year!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – December 15th, 2023

The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel. (Matthew 1:23)

Update Attachments – KidCare Memo : KidCare Pamphlet

A huge thank you to our parent volunteers who have been working so hard at our drop-off/loading zone area every morning!  You are all doing a terrific job of keeping the students safe. 😊 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Monday was the due date for all K-2 Learn to Skate waivers.
  • Tuesday morning, our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes.
  • On Tuesday afternoon, our grade 7 students had a special STEM presentation.
  • Our grades 7 & 8 students participated in Reconciliation over at the church on Tuesday morning. 
  • Thursday, all our students participated in a Christmas Concert dress rehearsal.
  • Today was Christmas Concert Day!  😊

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • Christmas Spirit Week begins on Monday and goes all week. 
  • Monday=Christmas Cheer Day—wear your Christmas themed sweaters, shirts, dresses, etc.
  • Tuesday=Shine Bright Like a Light—shine your brightest by wearing bright colour clothes, light up earrings, necklaces, etc.
  • Wednesday=’Twas the Night Before Christmas—it’s Pajama Day, wear your comfy pj’s.
  • Thursday=Santa’s Workshop Imposters—dress like a Christmas character, an elf, a tree, a gingerbread man/lady, reindeer, Santa, Mrs. Claus, etc.
  • Friday=Blizzard Before the Break!—hoping for snow…wear white or silver.
  • Tuesday is also Advisory Groups for our grades 7 & 8 students.
  • Wednesday is our next Roots of Empathy family visit for the grade 8 class.
  • Friday is our last day of school before the Christmas break.  School Mass is at 10:30am, and there is early dismissal at 2:30pm.  There is NO BASC on Friday after school.  Please make sure to pick up your child(ren) on time that afternoon. 

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • School resumes on Monday, January 8th, 2024. 
  • It will be early dismissal on January 11th @ 2:30pm, as it is a Staff Meeting Day for teachers.
  • The next PAC Meeting will be on January 17th @ 6:30pm in our school cafeteria.
  • Our January School Mass is on January 23rd @ 10:30am over at the church.
  • Friday, January 26th is an Inservice Day.  There is no school.
  • Re-registrations will be distributed on January 29th for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Our Kinder Fair and General Open House is on January 30th.

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday.
  • Tuesday is the grades 6-8 Gingerbread Making.
  • Wednesday is Curling.
  • Friday NO PM BASC.
  • Please submit all outstanding payments for BASC. 
  • Please note all BASC payments can be submitted on one cheque.
  • Classroom or other payments need to be made separately on a different cheque. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Make sure to have your fobs with the colder weather here.
  • The January forms are out, with a Craft and full day BASC only.
  • BLINE and Curling will continue in January.
  • All new programs will start in February

Thanks Kim

OTHER

On Tuesday, December 19th the Candy Canes from the Musical Fundraiser will be handed out. Thank you for your support. Happy Holidays.

VIP HOURS

Please log all hours on Permission Click (even beyond the 20 hours required for statistical purposes) by December 22nd as we will be running reports over the winter break. 

Are you curious about how many volunteer hours you have completed? That information is available on the school website, Parent Zone, under the VIP section. The information will be updated every month moving forward.  Please note that the entries have not been verified by the VIP team.   

Should you have any questions or concerns we can be reached via email at vip@stccs.ca.

UNIFORM ORDERS / PLEASE READ

Uniform orders are placed online at www.envisionuniforms.ca. You can also send an email to uniforms@promosave.com if you have questions or need assistance placing the order online. Any exchange or returns requests can also be sent to uniforms@promosave.com. 

Uniform orders and exchange/return requests are delivered directly to the school on the 15th and 30th of each month. 

Please note that uniforms are not available for pick-up or purchase on a walk-in basis at the supplier’s local office. Embroidered stock is not always available (embroidery production takes a couple of weeks) – and in fairness to everyone needing uniforms, the orders are processed in the order that they are received online. The uniforms are shipped directly to the school.  The supplier is not able to accommodate families on a walk-in basis. 

Feel free to email with any questions or call the uniform office directly at (204) 925-4600 with any questions about ordering or sizing. Watch your inboxes in the spring for school fitting days and ordering information for the new school year. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello again friends and family of St. Charles School.  The online fundraising app FlipGive remains as hot as ever. As mentioned in our previous message this past week, gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now. The FlipGive app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers keeps growing, and Christmas season is here, as we are now in December!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Also don’t forget:  for electronics gifts checkout Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy.    Get a gift for yourself or for your friends, family, or favourite teacher and help raise funds without all the hassle of having to go in-person.

HOW-TO FOR NEW MEMBERS

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To join 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

Faithful God, as we draw ever nearer to the birth of your Son, intensify our belief, support our trust, teach us to be more devoted followers of your Word.  May our faith be greater than yesterday, be strengthened today, and continue to grow beyond tomorrow.
Amen.

Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – December 8th, 2023

Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together. (Isaiah 40:5)

Update Attachments – :

CHRISTMAS CONCERT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES for Friday, December 15, 2023

If you would like to earn some VIP hours for our upcoming Christmas Concert, please click on the link above.  Thank you in advance!

RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS

This afternoon, we had the draw for our raffle ticket fundraiser.  Thank you so much to everyone who supported this fundraising event.  We sincerely appreciate it.
A huge congratulations to our winners!  You can check out our video of the draw on our school Facebook page/Instagram page very soon.

First place:       $1000  Linda Kindrat

Second place:  $500    Suzanne Godin

Third place:      $250    Mel Huntley

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Advent began this week.  The theme of our first week is hope.
  • Our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes Tuesday morning.
  • Wednesday, we had our annual St. Nicholas Day Assembly. St. Nicholas made a special trip to join us at SCCS for our assembly and left some special treats for student shoes too. 😊 This is an annual tradition at SCCS.
  • Our PML Recitals were held Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  Congratulations to all our students for their hard work and amazing performances!  A very special thank you to our hardworking PML instructors.  Your passion, dedication, and hard work are second to none. Thank you to Melissa Gingrich, our PML coordinator this year.  You have done an amazing job, and we are grateful.
  • We had early dismissal on Thursday since teachers had a Staff Meeting. 
  • Today was Popcorn Day.
  • Today we also did our raffle draw. 
  • I attended my monthly Principal’s Meeting/Christmas Luncheon at the Archdiocese office today.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • Monday, all Learn to Skate waivers are due for kindergarten-gr. 2 students.
  • Reconciliation for our grades 7 & 8 students will be held on December 12th in the morning over at St. Charles Parish.
  • There will be a STEM presentation on Tuesday afternoon for the grade 7 students.  (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
  • Last call for Christmas hampers is on Wednesday. Hamper items will be collected on Thursday. Thank you to everyone who has donated already.  Our boxes are filling quickly.
  • Our annual Christmas Concert is on December 15th.  Both our concerts will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Roblin Blvd. at 1:30pm and 6:30pm.  All students will be bused to and from the church for the 1:30pm concert.  Parents are responsible for getting their child to and from the 6:30pm concert. 

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • Christmas Spirit Week is December 18th-22nd. More information to follow.
  • Last day of school before Christmas holidays is December 22nd.  School Mass is at 10:30am and early dismissal at 2:30pm.  There is NO BASC on December 22nd. 

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday & Wednesday.
  • Tuesday is Baking for the grade 3-5 students.
  • Thursday is the Christmas Craft.
  • We have started Curling but we have a few spots left if any grade 4-8 student interested.

Thanks Kim

OTHER

Order that special Candy Cane for that someone special. Ordering closes on December 16th.

KINDERGARTEN – GR 2 LEARN TO SKATE

All families received an email on Monday with detailed information about our upcoming Learn to Skate program.  Please remember to sign/send your waiver back with your child if you haven’t done so already.

Also, just to clarify, if you are planning as a parent/grandparent to be on the ice with your child, you do not have to wear a full cage helmet.  This is only for the students. 
Thank you in advance for your understanding.

UNIFORM ORDERS / PLEASE READ

Uniform orders are placed online at www.envisionuniforms.ca. You can also send an email to uniforms@promosave.com if you have questions or need assistance placing the order online. Any exchange or returns requests can also be sent to uniforms@promosave.com. 

Uniform orders and exchange/return requests are delivered directly to the school on the 15th and 30th of each month. 

Please note that uniforms are not available for pick-up or purchase on a walk-in basis at the supplier’s local office. Embroidered stock is not always available (embroidery production takes a couple of weeks) – and in fairness to everyone needing uniforms, the orders are processed in the order that they are received online. The uniforms are shipped directly to the school.  The supplier is not able to accommodate families on a walk-in basis. 

Feel free to email with any questions or call the uniform office directly at (204) 925-4600 with any questions about ordering or sizing. Watch your inboxes in the spring for school fitting days and ordering information for the new school year. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COLLECTION

This year, SCCS has a great opportunity to help a couple of families in need.  We are working with St. Paul the Apostle Parish on this important endeavour and need your help. 

Please see the food items that are required for the hampers.  Food collection begins next week, and items can be brought to classrooms, or the front foyer.  Thank you so much for your support!

Classes

KF/KF: jello, rice, canned tuna

Gr.1: mac and cheese, tea

Gr. 2: cookies, stuffing

Gr: 1-2: gravy mix, peanut butter

Gr. 3: canned spaghetti, oatmeal

Gr. 3-4: jam, canned fruit, scalloped potatoes

Gr. 4: coffee, syrup, canned vegetables

Gr. 5F: cereal, pancake mix

Gr. 5M: sugar canned soup

Gr 6: cranberry sauce, bagged candy

Gr. 7: spaghetti sauce, pork and beans

Gr. 8:  fruit juice, cake mix

Click on the link below for volunteer opportunities:

VOLUNTEER FOR LOADING ZONE PATROL 815 AM – 845 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

**LAUNCH OF MUNCH A LUNCH!**

Hi everyone, the fundraising team is excited to launch a new online ordering platform for our Wednesday Hot Lunch fundraising program!  The platform is called Munch A Lunch and can be accessed here: 

https://munchalunch.com/schools/stcharles/

Please note, this new platform is replacing the existing Permission Click process.  There will NOT be a Permission Click sent out. 

Each family is required to set up an online profile and will have the ability to order up to 7 days prior to the Wednesday hot lunch (either pizza and potato chips or hot dogs, Booster Juice and potato chips – alternating each week, as we do now).  Orders can also be edited, added or cancelled up to 7 days out as well.  

Please refer to the school website page below for more information:

https://www.stccs.ca/parents/fundraising/munch-a-lunch/

Any questions?  Please feel free to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca . 

Happy ordering! The Fundraising Team 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello again friends and family of St. Charles School.  The online fundraising app FlipGive remains as hot as ever. As mentioned in our previous message this past week, gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now. The FlipGive app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers keeps growing, and Christmas season is here, as we are now in December!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Also don’t forget:  for electronics gifts checkout Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy.    Get a gift for yourself or for your friends, family, or favourite teacher and help raise funds without all the hassle of having to go in-person.

HOW-TO FOR NEW MEMBERS

You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store.   To join 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. 
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.
- Henri J.M. Nouwen
What a busy week this has been at SCCS!  Our first full week of December is done, and we are moving forward to our Christmas Concert next week, as well as looking forward to our upcoming Christmas holidays.  
Have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of hope!
See you all next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – December 1st, 2023

I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:13)

Update Attachments – :

A huge thank you to our Christmas Market coordinators Anastasia, Julie, and Lesley.  You did an amazing job, and your efforts did not go unnoticed!  Thank you to all the parents as well, who volunteered in so many ways to help support our coordinators and make this such a successful craft sale!  What a wonderful day, with so many vendors.  Can’t wait for next year! 😊

PERMISSION CLICK TEACHER/EA CHRISTMAS GIFTS

When submitting cash or cheque for your teacher/EA Christmas gift donation, please make sure to put your last name on the envelope so that receipts may be accurately written. 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Tuesday morning our grades 7 & 8 students had their Enrichment classes.
  • Our annual Kindergarten Open House was held on Tuesday evening.  The turnout was amazing!!  Thank you so very much to all the parents who contributed refreshments, volunteered for set-up and clean-up, and to Erin for speaking about her experience as a parent at SCCS.  The energy in the building was electric.  A very special thank you to our Student Ambassadors under the direction of Mrs. Prettie, and the Violin Ambassadors, under the direction of Ms. Kynman.  Their leadership, dedication, and passion helped make the evening the success it was. 
  • Wednesday at lunch time, some of our PML students had their noon recital.
  • Wednesday evening, Mrs. Prettie and I attended the monthly School Board meeting.
  • Thursday was the Musical Bake Sale.
  • PowerSchool reopened on Thursday.
  • Term 1 report cards were sent home with your son/daughter on Thursday afternoon. 

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • The season of Advent begins on Sunday, December 3rd.  All grade levels will be celebrating the first week of Advent with a special prayer celebration on Monday.
  • Tuesday is Enrichment for our grades 7 & 8 students.
  • St. Nicholas Day Assembly is on December 6th.
  • PML Recitals are being held on December 6th & 7th at 6:30pm in the main gym. Doors open at 6:10pm.  Please remember to bring your fobs that evening.
  • It’s early dismissal on Thursday at 2:30pm. Teaching staff will be attending their monthly Staff Meeting and will also have a presentation from Onyx on our pension benefits.
  • Friday, I will be attending my monthly Principal’s Meeting. This will also be a luncheon meeting for Christmas.
  • Our raffle draw will be happening on Friday at 1:00pm. 
  • Popcorn Day will be held on December 8th with all proceeds going to the Holy Childhood Association.
  • The competitive girls and boys’ volleyball teams will have their windup on Friday after school.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • Reconciliation for our grades 7 & 8 students will be held on December 12th in the morning over at the church.
  • Our annual Christmas Concert is on December 15th.  Both our concerts will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Roblin Blvd. at 1:30pm and 6:30pm.  All students will be bused to and from the church for the 1:30pm concert.  Parents are responsible for getting their child to and from the 6:30pm concert. 
  • Christmas Spirit Week is December 18th-22nd. More information to follow.
  • Last day of school before Christmas holidays is December 22nd.  School Mass is at 10:30am and early dismissal at 2:30pm.  There is NO BASC on December 22nd. 
  • K-2 Parents: Learn to Skate information will be sent out to you next week.  Stay tuned!

BASC

  • Monday there is BLINE.
  • Tuesday is the K-2 Bake & Decorate.
  • Wednesday there is Curling.
  • Thursday is early dismissal.

It is a new month, so please make sure to submit your form & payment if your child needs BASC.

Reminder, for morning BASC 7am to 8:15am and after school BASC 3:20 to 4pm only, you text 431-323-3736 and we will bring your child to the doors. After 4pm you need a fob to enter the building to pick up your child as we could be outside, or anywhere in the building. When you come into the school, the BASC board does say where we are that day.  Forms for a fob are available in the front office.

Friday, December 22nd there is no PM BASC.

Thank you, Ms. Furutani

OTHER

  • Friday is Popcorn Day.
  • The Musical Candy Cane Fundraiser is on Permission Click. Thank you for your support.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COLLECTION

This year, SCCS has a great opportunity to help a couple of families in need.  We are working with St. Paul the Apostle Parish on this important endeavour and need your help. 

Please see the food items that are required for the hampers.  Food collection begins next week, and items can be brought to classrooms, or the front foyer.  Thank you so much for your support!

Classes

KF/KF: jello, rice, canned tuna

Gr.1: mac and cheese, tea

Gr. 2: cookies, stuffing

Gr: 1-2: gravy mix, peanut butter

Gr. 3: canned spaghetti, oatmeal

Gr. 3-4: jam, canned fruit, scalloped potatoes

Gr. 4: coffee, syrup, canned vegetables

Gr. 5F: cereal, pancake mix

Gr. 5M: sugar canned soup

Gr 6: cranberry sauce, bagged candy

Gr. 7: spaghetti sauce, pork and beans

Gr. 8:  fruit juice, cake mix

Click on the link below for volunteer opportunities:

VOLUNTEER FOR LOADING ZONE PATROL 815 AM – 845 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

‘Tis the season for soggy socks and mittens after recess! Please ensure your child has extra socks and mittens in their backpack so that they can change into a dry pair after recess should they need to. Thank you!

If your child is prone to dry hands and dry lips especially during this time of year, please send non-medicated hand lotion and lip balm with your child in their backpack so that they can apply it themselves at school. The Front Office cannot administer anything to help.

It is never too late to submit a Child Abuse Registry Check application to the Front Office should you plan to volunteer here at our school during the school year. Please note that it takes 6 to 8 weeks for the Child Abuse Registry office to process and return applications back to our school, so don’t wait to the last minute! Get yours in now! Applications are available in the Front Office, or you can email reception@stccs.ca and the application(s) you need can be sent home in your son/daughter’s backpack.

**LAUNCH OF MUNCH A LUNCH!**

Hi everyone, the fundraising team is excited to launch a new online ordering platform for our Wednesday Hot Lunch fundraising program!  The platform is called Munch A Lunch and can be accessed here: 

https://munchalunch.com/schools/stcharles/

Each family is required to set up an online profile and will have the ability to order up to 7 days prior to the Wednesday hot lunch (either pizza and potato chips or hot dogs, Booster Juice and potato chips – alternating each week, as we do now).  Orders can also be edited, added or cancelled up to 7 days out as well.  

Please take a look at the link below for more information:

https://www.stccs.ca/parents/fundraising/munch-a-lunch/

Any questions?  Please feel free to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca . 

Happy ordering! The Fundraising Team 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello again friends and family of St. Charles School.  The online fundraising app FlipGive remains as hot as ever. As mentioned in our previous message this past week, gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now. The FlipGive app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers keeps growing, and Christmas season is here, as we are now in December!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Also don’t forget:  for electronics gifts checkout Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy.    Get a gift for yourself or for your friends, family, or favourite teacher and help raise funds without all the hassle of having to go in-person.

FOR NEW MEMBERS

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

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

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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL NEWS FOR OUR GR. 8 BOYS

St. Paul’s High School is hosting an information evening for grade 8 students attending Manitoba Catholic Schools. It will take place next Wednesday, December 6, at 7 p.m.  Please feel free to join us.

How is it possible that we have 3 weeks left of school until Christmas holidays? 

This Sunday, we begin the wonderful season of Advent and start preparing our hearts for the birth of Jesus.

Wishing all of you a terrific weekend, and let’s hope that the weather continues to be amazing!

See you next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – November 24th, 2023

Live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11)

Update Attachments – :

KINDER OPEN HOUSE-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2023 @ 6:30PM

Our first Kindergarten Open House is just around the corner!  It will be held in the main gym on Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30pm.  All current families who have a child ready for kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please contact sec@stccs.ca to have an application package sent home. We will start accepting kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year the evening of November 28th.  Make sure you reserve your spot now. 

We are still in need of some help with our Kinder Open House next week.  Please click on the link below to see what is still needed.  Thank you in advance for your support. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Kindergarten Open House Tuesday, November 28, 2023

PERMISSION CLICK TEACHER/EA CHRISTMAS GIFTS

When submitting cash or cheque for your teacher/EA Christmas gift donation, please make sure to put your last name on the envelope so that receipts may be accurately written. 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Tuesday morning, we had our monthly School Mass.
  • Fr. Sarce, pastor of St. Charles Parish, celebrated Mass with us.
  • On Tuesday, I also attended my Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools meeting.
  • Musical tryouts were held on Wednesday at lunch time.
  • Our developmental volleyball teams had their windup on Wednesday after school.
  • There was a PAC Meeting on Wednesday evening.
  • Thursday, we had our first lockdown of the school year. 
  • Today was a very busy day at SCCS. Our grs. 1, 1-2, & 2 students went on a field trip to the Manitoba Museum. Our grs. 3, 3-4, & 4 students went to the Children’s Museum.  Mr. Domolewski, Mr. Vechina and Mrs. Froystad attended their second day of Treaty Education training.  We had Carter and Aidan here from St. Paul’s High School volunteering all day.  Our Christmas Craft Sale coordinators were here decorating and setting up for tomorrow’s sale.
  • Tomorrow, Saturday, is our Christmas Craft Market here at the school from 10:00-3:00pm.  You won’t want to miss this!

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • Tuesday is our Kindergarten Open House at 6:30pm in the main gym. Please let anyone you know who may be interested in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Our grs. 7 & 8 students will have Enrichment class on Tuesday morning. 
  • There is a PML Noon Recital on Wednesday.
  • Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending the School Board Meeting Wednesday evening.
  • There is a Musical Bake Sale on Thursday.
  • PowerSchool reopens on Thursday.
  • Report cards will be sent home on Thursday at the end of the day.
  • Musical try-outs begin on November 22nd.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • St. Nicholas Day Assembly is on December 6th.
  • PML Recitals are being held on December 6th & 7th at 6:00pm.
  • Early dismissal is on December 7th.
  • Our raffle tickets draw will be held December 8th.
  • Popcorn Day will be held on December 8th with all proceeds going to the Holy Childhood Association.
  • Reconciliation for our grades 7 & 8 students will be held on December 12th in the morning at the church.
  • Our annual Christmas Concert is on December 15th.  More information to follow.
  • Christmas Spirit Week is December 18th-22nd. More information to follow.
  • Last day of school before Christmas holidays is December 22nd.  School Mass is at 10:30am and early dismissal at 2:30pm.  There is NO BASC on December 22nd. 

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday & Wednesday.
  • New month on Friday. Please make sure your BASC form is submitted before attending BASC. When filling out the monthly BASC form please note early dismissal days have a different cost.
  • Curling forms are due on Monday if interested.
  • The K-2 and 3-5 Baking is full. Thanks Kim

OTHER

There is a Musical Bake sale on Thursday. All funds help pay for the musical costs. Thank you for your support.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COLLECTION

This year, SCCS has a great opportunity to help a couple of families in need.  We are working with St. Paul the Apostle Parish on this important endeavour and need your help. 

Please see the food items that are required for the hampers.  Food collection begins next week, and items can be brought to classrooms, or the front foyer.  Thank you so much for your support!

Classes

KF/KF: jello, rice, canned tuna

Gr.1: mac and cheese, tea

Gr. 2: cookies, stuffing

Gr: 1-2: gravy mix, peanut butter

Gr. 3: canned spaghetti, oatmeal

Gr. 3-4: jam, canned fruit, scalloped potatoes

Gr. 4: coffee, syrup, canned vegetables

Gr. 5F: cereal, pancake mix

Gr. 5M: sugar canned soup

Gr 6: cranberry sauce, bagged candy

Gr. 7: spaghetti sauce, pork and beans

Gr. 8:  fruit juice, cake mix

Click on the link below for volunteer opportunities:

VOLUNTEER FOR LOADING ZONE PATROL 815 AM – 845 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

VOLLEYBALL NEWS

DEVELOPMENTAL GIRLS

The developmental girls’ volleyball team had a fantastic season! This team is composed entirely of girls in grade 6 who have never played volleyball games before. They learnt new skills such as serving and working on their bump set volley in response to receiving a toss or a serve. The girls played 6 games throughout the season and competed in a tournament. They made tremendous progress throughout the season, and I am incredibly proud of their hard work! Chargers strong. – Ms. Copeland

DEVELOPMENTAL BOYS

Congratulations to the developmental boys’ volleyball team who had a great season this year. We won 4 of our season games! Each player worked hard to improve their skills and grow as a player each practice and game. I am very proud of the boys and how far they have come this season. They should be very proud of the growth they have achieved as athletes. We celebrated the end of our season with a scrimmage against the developmental girls’ team and some well-deserved pizza! Thank you to all the players and parents who supported the team this season! Way to go Chargers! Miss McEvoy

COMPETITIVE GIRLS

The Grade 7 and 8 Girls competitive volleyball team finished with a 3-5 record and advanced to the 2nd round of playoffs. The season was full of growth and enthusiasm. The girls had an amazing positive attitude and supported each other throughout the season. High fives to you!  Your coaches are very proud of you!  Sandy Marsh Hamm and Sarah Boughton  

COMPETITIVE BOYS

Congratulations to the competitive boys’ volleyball team on a very successful season.  The boys had a very impressive record of 5 wins and 3 losses in the regular season, and qualified for Tier 1 playoffs.  It was most of the boys’ first time playing on a competitive volleyball team, and they worked very well together and learned some new skills.  Great season boys! Mr. Vechina

**LAUNCH OF MUNCH A LUNCH!**

Hi everyone, the fundraising team is excited to launch a new online ordering platform for our Wednesday Hot Lunch fundraising program!  The platform is called Munch A Lunch and can be accessed here: 

https://munchalunch.com/schools/stcharles/

Each family is required to set up an online profile and will have the ability to order up to 7 days prior to the Wednesday hot lunch (either pizza and potato chips or hot dogs, Booster Juice and potato chips – alternating each week, as we do now).  Orders can also be edited, added or cancelled up to 7 days out as well.  

Please take a look at the link below for more information:

https://www.stccs.ca/parents/fundraising/munch-a-lunch/

Any questions?  Please feel free to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca . 

Happy ordering! The Fundraising Team 

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

‘Tis the season for soggy socks and mittens after recess! Please ensure your child has extra socks and mittens in their backpack so that they can change into a dry pair after recess should they need to. Thank you!

If your child is prone to dry hands and dry lips especially during this time of year, please send non-medicated hand lotion and lip balm with your child in their backpack so that they can apply it themselves at school. The Front Office cannot administer anything to help.

It is never too late to submit a Child Abuse Registry Check application to the Front Office should you plan to volunteer here at our school during the school year. Please note that it takes 6 to 8 weeks for the Child Abuse Registry office to process and return applications back to our school, so don’t wait to the last minute! Get yours in now! Applications are available in the Front Office, or you can email reception@stccs.ca and the application(s) you need can be sent home in

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. The online fundraising continues with our St. Charles FlipGive App.   Gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now.  This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers is growing, and Christmas season is kicking off!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Something else you might also like to check out, especially if your kids are into gaming and electronics, are:   Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy. 

FOR NEW MEMBERS

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

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

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

During the school year, 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

O loving God, may we your children learn to share what we have, offer what we can spare, and go out and act to make this world a friendlier, more welcoming, and comfortable place for all.  Guide us in your mercy, O Lord.  We ask this through your loving Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Wishing you all a terrific weekend!  Please don’t forget to come by and check out our Christmas Craft Market tomorrow from 10:00-3:00pm. 

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – November 17th, 2023

Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God.  (Romans 5:1)

Update Attachments – : SCCS Craft Market 2023 Poster …

STAYING HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK

We are officially in flu/Covid season at SCCS.  Please remember that if your child is ill, he/she should be at home until he/she feels better, or symptoms are improving. If your child has Covid, please keep him/her at home until the fever is gone, symptoms are gone or improving, and he/she can return to participate in a regular school day.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate this flu/Covid season.

KINDER OPEN HOUSE-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2023 @ 6:30PM

Our first Kindergarten Open House is just around the corner!  It will be held in the main gym on Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30pm.  All current families who have a child ready for kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please contact sec@stccs.ca to have an application package sent home. We will start accepting kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year the evening of November 28th.  Make sure you reserve your spot now. 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Tuesday morning, Enrichment classes were held for grs. 7 & 8 students.
  • I attended my monthly Principal’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office on Wednesday morning.
  • Term 1 officially ended on Thursday which means that PowerSchool is now closed until report cards are distributed.
  • Lifetouch picture re-take day was held Thursday.
  • St. Paul’s High School and St. Mary’s Academy were here to present to our gr. 8 students on Thursday morning.
  • Today was an Inservice Day for teaching staff as they began writing report cards for Term 1.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • I will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools in-person meeting/luncheon on November 21st.
  • Musical try-outs begin on November 22nd.
  • There is a PAC Meeting at 6:30pm on November 22nd.
    • Hello! This is your invitation to join us at the upcoming PAC meeting at 6:30 PM Wednesday November 22nd in the cafeteria. We would be delighted to see you there. Meeting minutes for May 2023 and Sept 2023 are up on the website for review. The agenda will be uploaded on Monday for anyone who would like to know what’s up for discussion in advance. Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting! Nikki Robert (PAC Chair)
  • Some of my staff will be attending their second day of Treaty Education Training on November 24th. 
  • Grs. 3, 3-4, & 4 students will be going on a field trip to the Children’s Museum on November 24th.
  • Grs. 1, 1-2, & 2 students will be going on a field trip to the Manitoba Museum on November 24th.
  • The boys from St. Paul’s High School will be back on November 24th to help at SCCS.
  • Our Christmas Market will be taking place on Saturday, November 25th from 10:00-3:00pm in our main gym.  Please join us if you can and bring a friend!  😊

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • Our Kindergarten Open House is coming up on November 28th at 6:30pm.  Please let anyone you know who may be interested in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Report cards go home on November 30th.  PowerSchool will re-open that day as well.
  • St. Nicholas Day Assembly is on December 6th.
  • PML Recitals are being held on December 6th & 7th at 6:00pm.
  • Early dismissal is on December 7th.
  • Our raffle tickets draw will be held December 8th.
  • Popcorn Day will be held on December 8th with all proceeds going to the Holy Childhood Association.
  • Reconciliation for our grades 7 & 8 students will be held on December 12th in the morning at the church.
  • Our annual Christmas Concert is on December 15th.  More information to follow.
  • Christmas Spirit Week is December 18th-22nd. More information to follow.
  • Last day of school before Christmas holidays is December 22nd.  School Mass is at 10:30am and early dismissal at 2:30pm.  There is NO BASC on December 22nd. 

SCCS CHRISTMAS MARKET

The SCCS Christmas Market being held on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, needs your help! Please see the link below to volunteer your time or donate refreshment items! Thank you!

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday.
  • There is NO BLINE scheduled for Wednesday.
  • Thursday is the Winter Craft.
  • December’s & January’s forms are on the website.  There are also copies in the front entrance.
  • There are limited spots in the Baking and Curling, so don’t miss out.

Please make sure your child has clothing for the weather as BASC students do go outside each day. Reminder:  you need to use a FOB to enter the building at 4pm to pick up your child.  It will be posted on the BASC board where the students are located. Thanks Kim

OTHER

Musical tryouts are next week.  Please make sure permission forms are signed and submitted. There will be a Musical Bake Sale on November 30th at lunchtime. Next Popcorn Day is December 5th, with all proceeds going to the Holy Childhood Association.

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

‘Tis the season for soggy socks and mittens after recess! Please ensure your child has extra socks and mittens in their backpack so that they can change into a dry pair after recess should they need to. Thank you!

If your child is prone to dry hands and dry lips especially during this time of year, please send non-medicated hand lotion and lip balm with your child in their backpack so that they can apply it themselves at school. The Front Office cannot administer anything to help.

It is never too late to submit a Child Abuse Registry Check application to the Front Office should you plan to volunteer here at our school during the school year. Please note that it takes 6 to 8 weeks for the Child Abuse Registry office to process and return applications back to our school, so don’t wait to the last minute! Get yours in now! Applications are available in the Front Office, or you can email reception@stccs.ca and the application(s) you need can be sent home in

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. The online fundraising continues with our St. Charles FlipGive App.   Gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now.  This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers is growing, and Christmas season is kicking off!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Something else you might also like to check out, especially if your kids are into gaming and electronics, are:   Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy. 

FOR NEW MEMBERS

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

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

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

During the school year, 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

The CWL will be hosting their annual Craft Sale Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th.  There will be a raffle and a Second Time Around Table.  Come and check it out!

God of justice, may we always be ready for your presence in our lives.  May we have the wisdom to see you in the poor, the sick and the homeless.  May we always be ready to open our hearts to you.
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

Hope your weekend is full of family and friends.

Go Bombers!
See you on Monday.
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – November 10th, 2023

Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.  (John 8:12)

Update Attachments – : SCCS Craft Market 2023 Poster …

KINDER OPEN HOUSE-TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2023 @ 6:30PM

Our first Kindergarten Open House is just around the corner!  It will be held in the main gym on Tuesday, November 28th @ 6:30pm.  All current families who have a child ready for kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please contact sec@stccs.ca to have an application package sent home. We will start accepting kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year the evening of November 28th.  Make sure you reserve your spot now. 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Monday morning, Bisons Against Bullying, were here to speak to our grs. 7 & 8 students.
  • Tuesday morning, our grs. 7 & 8 students had Advisory groups.
  • Wednesday, we lowered our school flag to half mast in honor of Indigenous Veteran’s Day.
  • Wednesday, I met with the owner of Vigier Hockey to plan our K-2 Learn to Skate program set to begin in January.
  • Thursday morning, I attended my virtual Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Education Committee meeting.
  • Friday was our Remembrance Day Assembly hosted by the kindergarten-gr. 2 teachers.  It was an excellent assembly full of meaning and lessons. A very special thank you to Captain Tracy Dixon for speaking at our assembly today, and for sharing her experiences of being in the military with our school community. We sincerely appreciate your service and dedication, and we thank you for all you do.  Thank you to the staff and students who helped with the assembly and took on special roles to make it so meaningful. Thank you to those families who were able to attend our assembly today. Our school flag will be lowered for the weekend in honor of Remembrance Day.
  • Tonight is Trivia Night at Assiniboine Downs!  Looking forward to an evening of fun and adventure. 😊

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • We will have our first lockdown drill sometime this week. We are mandated to have 2 lockdown drills per school year.  Teachers have been talking to their classes to prepare them for this drill and the importance of knowing what to do when a lockdown occurs.
  • On Monday morning, we will have some St. Paul’s High School boys back to volunteer in our school community.
  • Enrichment classes are being held Tuesday morning for our grs. 7 & 8 students.
  • I will be attending my Principal’s Meeting on Wednesday morning at the Archdiocese office.
  • Term 1 officially ends on Thursday, and PowerSchool closes to parents until after report cards are handed out.
  • Lifetouch picture re-take day will be held on Thursday.
  • St. Mary’s Academy and St. Paul’s High School will be here to present to our gr. 8 students on Thursday morning.
  • Friday is an Inservice Day/No School, as teaching staff will be writing report cards. 

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • School Mass will be held on November 21st over at St. Charles Parish at 10:30am.  Please join us if you can.
  • I will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools in-person meeting/luncheon on November 21st.
  • Musical try-outs begin on November 22nd.
  • There is a PAC Meeting at 6:30pm on November 22nd.
  • Some of my staff will be attending their second day of Treaty Education Training on November 24th. 
  • Grs. 3, 3-4, & 4 students will be going on a field trip to the Children’s Museum on November 24th.
  • Grs. 1, 1-2, & 2 students will be going on a field trip to the Manitoba Museum on November 24th.
  • Our Kindergarten Open House is coming up on November 28th at 6:30pm.  Please let anyone you know who may be interested in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year.

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday and Wednesday.
  • Friday, November 17th, no school. BASC is full.
  • Before your child goes to BASC you need to submit a form daily, weekly or by the month, whatever works best for you. Please do not just tell your child to go to BASC. Texting and saying your child needs BASC is just for a last-minute emergency.
  • Copies of December and January forms are available in the front entrance.
  • Forms will be on the website soon.
  • December there is Baking, Curling and a Christmas Craft.
  • January has a Craft.

People have been asking, there is no BASC over the Christmas Break.

Reminder, BASC number for drop off & pickup only is 431-323-3736 for morning drop off 7am to 8:15 am and pickup between 3:25 to 4pm. After 4 pm you need to use a fob to enter the building for BASC pickup. We do not walk the students to the doors after 4pm.

My number you can text is 204-880-8245 for Hot Lunch or BASC program questions, you can also email me or I will answer your text later.  Hope this helps to better understand. Thanks Kim

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

‘Tis the season for soggy socks and mittens after recess! Please ensure your child has extra socks and mittens in their backpack so that they can change into a dry pair after recess should they need to. Thank you!

If your child is prone to dry hands and dry lips especially during this time of year, please send non-medicated hand lotion and lip balm with your child in their backpack so that they can apply it themselves at school. The Front Office cannot administer anything to help.

It is never too late to submit a Child Abuse Registry Check application to the Front Office should you plan to volunteer here at our school during the school year. Please note that it takes 6 to 8 weeks for the Child Abuse Registry office to process and return applications back to our school, so don’t wait to the last minute! Get yours in now! Applications are available in the Front Office, or you can email reception@stccs.ca and the application(s) you need can be sent home in

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School. The online fundraising continues with our St. Charles FlipGive App.   Gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now.  This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer. 

The lineup of deals and offers is growing, and Christmas season is kicking off!   Wayfare, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.

Something else you might also like to check out, especially if your kids are into gaming and electronics, are:   Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy. 

FOR NEW MEMBERS

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

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

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

During the school year, 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. Happy Shopping from your online Fundraising team

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

The CWL will be hosting their annual Craft Sale Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th.  There will be a raffle and a Second Time Around Table.  Come and check it out!

God of peace and justice, guide our hands and hearts to make our world full of peaceful places. 
Homes of hope and warmth, schools of safety and caring, parishes of welcome and reverence, communities of creativity and respect, countries of justice and freedom, continents of harmony and unity, and a world where humans take their rightful place as nature’s guardians. 

God of hope, you gave us the wonderful power to choose. 
It is within our power to choose peace and not war, to choose friendship and not fighting, to choose love and not hatred. 
We pray for your guidance to help us choose to become a people of peace.

Amen.

A very special thank you to all our military families at SCCS.  Thank you for your service and dedication.  We appreciate all you do for our country. May God continue to bless you always.

Lest we forget.

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – November 3rd, 2023

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. (Matthew 21:22)

Update Attachments – : SCCS Craft Market 2023 Poster … Trivia Night … Aflame Youth Group

CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS

We had another pile of checks returned this week.  If you would like to find out if yours was returned, please email reception@stccs.ca

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Tuesday our gr. 8 class hosted a Halloween Cookie Sale.  All proceeds are going towards their Gr. 8 Farewell in June.  The sale raised $330.00!  Thank you to everyone for making this such a successful sale.  They couldn’t have done it without you. 
  • Black & Orange Day was also held on Tuesday.  The students had a fun day with Halloween activities and the energy in the building was exciting! 
  • On Wednesday, we had some former SCCS students helping in the classrooms. 
  • Wednesday was also All Saints Day, and our students were learning about different saints this week.
  • All Souls Day was on Thursday. 
  • Thursday was also early dismissal.  Teachers had a Blue Cross presentation followed by our monthly Staff Meeting.
  • Today was our annual St. Charles Day!  The grs. 5 & 6 teachers hosted our annual assembly, and our students learned about our patron saint.  Thank you to the students who read at our assembly this morning. You did a really good job! The day ended with our annual tradition…ice cream from Sargent Sundae! 😊
  • We had some more former students back at SCCS today.  SPHS students were here to give back to our community.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • On Monday, our grs. 7 & 8 students will have a presentation called “Bisons Against Bullying.”  One of our former students, now at the U of M, (fun fact: I taught him in gr. 1 😊), is coming back to speak to our middle years’ students along with one of his teammates.  It should be an excellent presentation.
  • Advisory groups are on Tuesday morning for our grs. 7 & 8 students.
  • I will be attending the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Education Committee meeting on Thursday morning. 
  • Friday is our annual Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:30am.  Please feel free to join us in the main gym if you can. Our K-2 teachers are hosting this assembly.
  • Friday is also the due date for all outstanding Middle Years assignments to be counted towards first term report card marks for term 1.
  • Trivia Night is being held on Friday night at the Assiniboine Downs.  Get your tickets soon because this is going to be an amazing event!

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day is on November 16th.
  • St. Mary’s Academy and St. Paul’s High School will be here at SCCS to present to our gr. 8 students on November 16th. 
  • Powerschool closes to parents on November 16th in anticipation of report cards.
  • November 17th— Inservice Day.  There is no school.

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday.
  • No BLINE scheduled on Wednesday.
  • Friday, November 17th full day BASC is full.
  • A few spots left in the Winter Craft.

December forms are coming with Baking classes for all grades, Curling, and a Christmas craft. Thanks, Kim

SCCS TRIVIA EVENING

Hi Everyone,

Get those thinking caps on!  As you may have seen already, our school is hosting a family-friendly Trivia Night on November 10, 6:00pm at Assiniboia Downs!  Each ticket comes with a full dinner and an evening of fun trivia.  

Teams consist of 6-8 people, however if you do not have a team, we will place you with one.  Take note that this event is open to families and friends outside of St. Charles too!

Please see attachment for full details.  Tickets can be purchased here:

https://permission.click/8WNZV/ca

VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT AT TRIVIA NIGHT at Assiniboia Downs on Friday, November 10, 2023

Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca .  

We look forward to seeing our community come together and out to support this new event! 

Thanks, The Fundraising Team 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School.  Our FlipGive app helps raise funds for our school.   Gift cards and online shopping are available for you to shop online using the FlipGive App.   This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off any Windows or Apple computer.

The lineup of deals and offers is ever changing and the pre-Christmas sales have already begun!   Walmart, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Uber Eats are all waiting for you to check out.

For New Members

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

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

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

During the school year, if you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:

    Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

Sincerely – Rick and Tiffany Lippens, your online fundraising team

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

The CWL will be hosting their annual Craft Sale Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th.  There will be a raffle and a Second Time Around Table.  Come and check it out!

Loving God, signs of Your love are all around us.  With eyes of faith, we can see them. Clear our vision, clean our hearts, calm our fears.  Help us draw closer to you by becoming more discerning believers.

Amen.

Don’t forget this weekend to set your clocks back an hour for daylight savings time. 

Wishing you all an amazing weekend!
See you Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – October 27th, 2023

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.  (2 Thess. 3:5)

Update Attachments – : SCCS Craft Market 2023 Poster … Trivia Night … Applications for HS St. Maurice

HALLOWEEN COOKIE BAKE SALE

Mark your calendars for a Halloween Cookie Sale on Tuesday October 31st in support of the Grade 8 Farewell!
The grade 8s will be selling a variety of nut free cookies at lunch and after school!
Cookies are 1$ each or 6 for 5$!
Thanks so much for your participation in supporting the grade 8 farewell!
Your grade 8 representatives,
Leslie Fogarty and Anna-Mae Clark

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Tuesday, we had our School Mass.  Fr. Kelly presided our Eucharistic Celebration.  This was the first School Mass for our Kindergarten students as well and they did a great job!
  • Our grs. 7 & 8 students had an informative reading strategies session with our Reading Clinician Tuesday afternoon.
  • PML had their noon recital on Tuesday.
  • I attended our monthly school board meeting held on Wednesday evening.
  • Many staff took part in First Aid/CPR training on Thursday evening. It was an informative session, with a lot of hands-on learning experience.
  • Unfortunately, our former students attending SPHS were unable to come and volunteer today.  However, they are coming next Friday instead, and we are very much looking forward to that.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • Tuesday is Halloween Orange & Black Colour Day.  The gr. 8 students will also be hosting a Cookie Bake Sale.  All proceeds will go towards their Farewell at the end of June. 
  • Tuesday is also Enrichment for our grs. 7 & 8 students.
  • All Saints Day is on Wednesday.
  • All Souls Day is on Thursday.
  • It’s early dismissal on Thursday, November 2nd.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm so teachers can participate in their monthly Staff Meeting at 2:45pm.  Staff will have a benefits presentation from Blue Cross at the beginning of our Staff Meeting.
  • Friday is our annual St. Charles Day.  We will begin our day with our annual assembly.
  • Some of our alumni from SPHS will be here to volunteer on Friday.

The snowy weather has finally arrived and students are enjoying playing in the snow.  Please make sure to send an extra pair of socks, uniform pants, and gloves/mittens to school with your son/daughter each day.  Winter boots, winter coats, snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves are all needed to make recess fun.  Snowpants or sweatpants are great to cover bare legs.  Please remind your child to wear their snow gear at recess.  😊

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • An exciting fundraising event is coming to St. Charles – our first ever Trivia Night on November 10th at Assiniboia Downs! Enjoy a night out with family & friends in the battle of the brains!
  • Middle Years, (grs. 7 & 8) have November 10th as their assignment due date for all outstanding term 1 assignments.
  • Our annual Remembrance Day Assembly is on November 10th. 
  • Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day is on November 16th.
  • St. Mary’s Academy and St. Paul’s High School will be here at SCCS to present to our gr. 8 students on November 16th. 
  • Powerschool closes to parents on November 16th in anticipation of report cards.
  • November 17th— Inservice Day.  There is no school.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO SELL CHOCOLATES AND RAFFLE TICKETS AT OUR PARISHES OCTOBER 2023

If you have signed up to sell chocolates and raffle tickets at one of our parishes during the month of October. THANK YOU!

If you have chocolates and raffle tickets at home that you are taking to the parish to sell, that is great!

If you need chocolates and raffle tickets to take to your parish to sell, please see the Front Office before your booked date to purchase the cases of chocolates and the raffle ticket booklets you need to take with you to your parish.

If you can’t get to the Front Office during office hours – 8 am to 4 pm – to pick up your chocolates and/or raffle tickets, please email fundraising@stccs.ca and they will happily assist you.

Cases of chocolates are $90 each and booklets of raffle tickets are $50 each; cash or cheque made payable to SCCS are accepted.

Thank you so very much for your time and efforts!

CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS

A large quantity of approved Child Abuse Registry Checks came in the mail today! 

If you are waiting for your confirmation of this, please contact reception@stccs.ca or call the front desk at 204-837-1520.

A MESSAGE FROM THE GRS. 1, 1-2, & 4 CLASSES

This week the grades 1, 1-2, and 4 classes had a presentation from Wildlife Haven. Their animal ambassadors helped our classes to better understand animal adaptations, their habitats, and how humans can help injured animals. 

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday & Wednesday.
  • There will be no Baton program.
  • Thursday is early dismissal.
  • Tennis is on Thursday. Last class.
  • Wednesday is a new month.
  • There are still spots left in the Winter Craft and full day BASC Friday, November 17th but you must be registered by November 1st to attend.
  • Thanks Kim

BASC NEW PHONE NUMBER IS 431-323-3736

Just text for morning drop off 7am to 815am and text after school 315 to 4pm only.

At 4 pm just come into the school using your fob.

Please make sure your child has proper clothing for the outside as we do go outside most days.

Thank you, Kim.

VIP HOURS OPPORTUNITY

We have some drink tabs that need to be delivered to:

Trailblazers

1069 Autumnwood Drive between 8:30-3:30pm. 

If you would like to help, please let the front office know at reception@stccs.ca

Thank you.

SCCS TRIVIA EVENING

Hi Everyone,

Get those thinking caps on!  As you may have seen already, our school is hosting a family-friendly Trivia Night on November 10, 6:00pm at Assiniboia Downs!  Each ticket comes with a full dinner and an evening of fun trivia.  

Teams consist of 6-8 people, however if you do not have a team, we will place you with one.  Take note that this event is open to families and friends outside of St. Charles too!

Please see attachment for full details.  Tickets can be purchased here:

https://permission.click/8WNZV/ca

Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca .  

We look forward to seeing our community come together and out to support this new event! 

Thanks,

The Fundraising Team 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP

Hello friends and family of St. Charles School.  Our FlipGive app helps raise funds for our school.   Gift cards and online shopping are available for you to shop online using the FlipGive App.   This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off any Windows or Apple computer.

The lineup of deals and offers is ever changing and the pre-Christmas sales have already begun!   Walmart, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Uber Eats are all waiting for you to check out.

For New Members

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

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

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

During the school year, if you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:

    Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

The CWL will be hosting their annual Craft Sale Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th.  There will be a raffle and a Second Time Around Table.  Come and check it out!

Sincerely – Rick and Tiffany Lippens, your online fundraising team

Loving God, signs of Your love are all around us.  With eyes of faith, we can see them. Clear our vision, clean our hearts, calm our fears.  Help us draw closer to you by becoming more discerning believers.

Amen.

It’s been a very busy week at SCCS and the energy in the building is wonderful!
Wishing everyone a very peaceful weekend, and hopefully, not too much shoveling. 

See you all on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – October 20th, 2023

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch over you.”  (Ps. 32:8)

Update Attachments – : SCCS Craft Market 2023 Poster … Trivia Night … Read to Your Stuffy Photo Contest Book Fair 2023

RAFFLE TICKETS

Just a friendly reminder that all raffle ticket stubs are to be returned to the school between Tuesday October 10th – Monday October 23rd.  They can be returned to your child’s teacher or dropped off in the mailbox at the front doors.  Any stubs not returned by end of day on October 23rd will not be included in the draw.  Thank you!

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

  • Our Fall Book Fair week began on Monday.  Thank you to all the families for your very generous support.  All monies received go back to purchase items from Scholastic for the classrooms. A huge thank you to our Book Fair committee!  You worked very hard to make this event so successful, and the students had a terrific time “shopping” and participating in the fun activities!  Check out the attached pictures of “read to your stuffy” activity. 😊
  • We had another fire drill on Monday afternoon.
  • Tuesday, our gr. 8 students began the day with a family visit for Roots of Empathy.  Our theme for this visit was on “Crying.”  Baby Thomas was an excellent teacher once again and participated in some baby exercises. The students learned why Thomas cries, and ways he can be soothed when he is upset.  They also learned that he is a very content baby overall.  
  • Our grs. 7 & 8 students had their Enrichment classes Tuesday morning.
  • Parent Teacher Interviews happened both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It was terrific to feel the energy in the building both evenings!
  • The Staff Appreciation Day Luncheon was held on Thursday, and the grs. 3, 3-4, & 4 parents hosted this wonderful event.  A huge thank you to all these families for hosting such an amazing luncheon!!  What a special treat! 😊  Thank you to Roscoe’s Catering for preparing the luncheon.  It was delicious and the staff always look so forward to this luncheon.  It really makes our day extra special.
  • We had our first Used Uniform Sale of the new school year on Thursday afternoon from 3-6pm.  Thank you to Rebecca and all her volunteers who worked so hard to sort, organize, and make this such a successful event. 
  • Today was MTS PD Day.  There was no school as teaching staff were participating in various professional development opportunities around the city. 

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

  • School Mass is at 10:30am on October 24th.  Fr. Kelly will be presiding over at St. Charles Parish. Please feel free to join us if you can.
  • Our Reading Clinician will be presenting some learning strategies for reading to all our grs. 7 & 8 students on Tuesday.
  • PML Recital is at noon on Tuesday.
  • Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending the monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.
  • Many staff will be participating in our First Aid/CPR Training course on Thursday evening. Each year, staff are rotated through this course so that everyone is always updated on their training.
  • We will have some alumni from SPHS visiting SCCS on Friday. They are here to volunteer and give back to the school community.  We are looking forward to hosting them next week!

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

  • October 31st is Halloween Orange & Black Colour Day.
  • All Saints Day is on November 1st.
  • All Souls Day is on November 2nd.
  • It’s early dismissal on November 2nd.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm so teachers can participate in their monthly Staff Meeting at 2:45pm.  Staff will have a benefits presentation from Blue Cross at the beginning of our Staff Meeting.
  • Our annual St. Charles Day Assembly is happening on October 3rd. This assembly is hosted by the grs. 5-6 team. 
  • An exciting fundraising event is coming to St. Charles – our first ever Trivia Night on November 10th at Assiniboia Downs! Enjoy a night out with family & friends in the battle of the brains!
  • chool/no BASC.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER TO SELL CHOCOLATES AND RAFFLE TICKETS AT OUR PARISHES OCTOBER 2023

If you have signed up to sell chocolates and raffle tickets at one of our parishes during the month of October. THANK YOU!

If you have chocolates and raffle tickets at home that you are taking to the parish to sell, that is great!

If you need chocolates and raffle tickets to take to your parish to sell, please see the Front Office before your booked date to purchase the cases of chocolates and the raffle ticket booklets you need to take with you to your parish.

If you can’t get to the Front Office during office hours – 8 am to 4 pm – to pick up your chocolates and/or raffle tickets, please email fundraising@stccs.ca and they will happily assist you.

Cases of chocolates are $90 each and booklets of raffle tickets are $50 each; cash or cheque made payable to SCCS are accepted.

Thank you so very much for your time and efforts!

BOOK FAIR

A big thankyou to our SCCS community for volunteering and supporting our Scholastic Book Fair. We will have more information out to you next week but from all indicators our sales were the highest they have ever been! We are so fortunate for all your support as we earn Scholastic Dollars to purchase resources/books for our library and classrooms.

SCCS you are the best!

The Book Fair Committee

BASC

  • There is BLINE on Monday.
  • Wednesday is the Halloween craft.
  • No BLINE scheduled on Wednesday.
  • Tennis is on Thursday.
  • There are a few spots left in Baton.
  • Friday, November 17th no school.  Full day BASC has some spots left but you must be registered to attend by November 1st.
  • Reminder students entering the building before 8:15 will be sent to BASC which has a fee.
  • After school at 4pm you are required to enter the building with your FOB and pick up your child from BASC.
  • Where BASC is located will be posted on the corner of the BASC board.
  • Texting is only for morning drop off between 7:00 to 8:15 and after school 3:20 to 4:00.
  • Thanks Kim

SCCS TRIVIA EVENING

Hi Everyone,

Get those thinking caps on!  As you may have seen already, our school is hosting a family-friendly Trivia Night on November 10, 6:00pm at Assiniboia Downs!  Each ticket comes with a full dinner and an evening of fun trivia.  

Teams consist of 6-8 people, however if you do not have a team, we will place you with one.  Take note that this event is open to families and friends outside of St. Charles too!

Please see attachment for full details.  Tickets can be purchased here:

https://permission.click/8WNZV/ca

Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca .  

We look forward to seeing our community come together and out to support this new event! 

Thanks,

The Fundraising Team 

FLIPGIVE ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Annual Kick-off for St. Charles School FlipGIve Online Fundraising Campaign

Hello parents, students, and friends of St. Charles School.  We are happy to start our online fundraising campaign once again.   For those new to our school, St. Charles uses an app called FlipGive (details below) which helps raise funds for our school.   All you need to do is purchase gift cards or shop online using the FlipGive App.   This app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer.

What stores are on this app?   This fall we have another exciting lineup, including Tim Horton’s, Boston Pizza, Walmart, SportChek, Starbucks, Indigo, and really so many more.

For New Members

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

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

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

During the school year, if you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime:

    Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

Sincerely – Rick and Tiffany Lippens, your online fundraising team

Wishing you a great weekend!

See you next week.

Tammy