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Principal’s Weekly Update – April 14th, 2023

Nothing will be impossible with God.  (Luke 1:37)

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Update Attachments – : Rome 1 …. Rome 2 …. Rome 3

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Monday was Easter Monday.
• Tuesday morning, our Middle Years students had Enrichment classes.
• Wednesday was Pizza Pizza lunch for those students who ordered.
• Lifetouch was also here for Kinder Grad and Gr. 8 Farewell photos on Wednesday.
• Our gr. 4 students in Mrs. Gel’s class participated in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) 2023 on Wednesday morning.
• Thursday, we started the day with the Fire Department and Manitoba Hydro at our school due to an alarm going off in the boiler room.  Students and staff were relocated to the church basement until it was safe to enter the school.
• Thursday was a special Colour Day for summer, with all proceeds going towards our Gr. 8 students and their end of the year Farewell.  Thank you for your generosity.  We raised $466.50!
• Our PML students had a lunch recital on Friday.
• Popcorn Day was on Friday with all proceeds going toward the Holy Childhood Association.  We raised $190.10!  Thank you everyone!

Congratulations to one of our gr. 8 students, Sarah!  Sarah, along with some of her peers, entered the Holy Childhood Association drawing competition in honour of its 100^th anniversary as a society for the Pope.  Sarah won this competition at the national level and her drawing has been sent to the International Secretariat in Rome at the Vatican!  To make this even more special, Sarah was just at the Vatican on her Rome trip during Spring Break!  We are so proud of you, Sarah!

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Tuesday is Enrichment for our Middle Years students. 
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• I will be attending my monthly Principal’s Meeting on Wednesday at the Archdiocese office.
• Wednesday, Mrs. Prettie, our Board Vice Chair, Ms. Farkas, and 3 of our grade 5 students, will be attending a Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools reception at the Manitoba Legislature after school.  This is an opportunity to promote our independent schools to our local MLA’s, who will also be joining us that day.
• Uniform Fitting Day is on Thursday.  Please use the Sign-up Genius link that was sent out earlier this week to book your time slot.
• Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending the School Board Meeting on Thursday evening.
• Friday is Earth Day, and all students and staff are invited to join in a “Blue & Green Colour Day” to celebrate.
• Our Musical students will be having a Saturday practice on April 22^nd. 
• Friday is Popcorn Day $1.00.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

• Three of our gr. 5 students will be representing SCCS at a Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools MLA Reception at the Manitoba Legislature on April 19^th.
• Uniform fitting day for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on April 20^th.  
• Earth Day is on April 21^st, and it will be Blue & Green Colour Day that day.
• Some of our Middle Years students will be participating in the U of M Science Fair on April 20, 21, & 22^nd.
• School Mass is on April 25^th.
• Parent Meeting for Camp Arnes will be held on April 26^th at 6:00pm. All parents from grades 5 & 6 are invited to attend.  This presentation will be followed by a presentation by Mrs. Prettie on the Rome Trip since our current grades 5 & 6 students will have that opportunity in two years as well.
• Friday, April 28^th is Manitoba Catholic Schools’ Professional Development Day.  There is no school.  SCCS is one of the hosting schools for the day.  Blue Cross will be presenting to many Catholic School educators that day during 4 different sessions.
• Our School Musical, Mary Poppins Jr., is on May 1^st.  Tickets are available in the front office. 
• UNIFORM FITTING DAY: April 20th, 2023, and UNIFORM ORDERS DUE: April 28th, 2023

SCHOOL TRIP TO ROME 2023

This spring break, 16 of us embarked on a trip of a lifetime together to Italy. We returned full of so many great memories! I will never forget this experience or this group! Thank you to all of you for your support throughout this trip. You were an amazing group to travel with and were so helpful and supportive. We went everywhere we could and saw all the main sights of Rome, the “heart of all civilization.” We also travelled outside of Rome to see the countryside and south to the city of Pompeii. We did all of this in just 8 days. In fact, we walked over 82 km in total. That is incredible! A special thank you to the SCCS Board for supporting the adventure and to Heartland Travel for organizing this amazing tour.

Our next school trip to Rome is in 2025.

On Wednesday, April 26^th, following the Camp Arnes meeting, we will be available to answer any questions you may have about travelling to Rome as a school group, but planning will begin in the fall of 2024.

Aneta Prettie

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• There is no BLINE on Wednesday. 
• No school, Friday, April 28^th  BASC is full.  
• There are a few spots left in the Mother’s Day Craft & May Craft. 
• The K-2 Cake Bake is full. 
• There are some spots still available in Golf. 

If you don’t have access to a printer, copies can be requested and sent home. 

Thanks Kim 

OTHER

• May 8^th to 12^th is Milk Spirit Week.  
• May 1^st at the WAG “Mary Poppins Jr.” Tickets can be purchased through the front office.  Tickets will not be sold at the WAG.  
• Check out the Musical Gift Baskets.  Tickets are $2.00 each. Tickets can be purchased in the front office or in the front foyer after school. Good Luck. 
• If you have any questions about the Musical, please contact Ms. Furutani. 

BURSARY APPLICATIONS

Bursary applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now available online on our school website. https://www.stccs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-2024-Bursary-Application.pdf

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Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – April 6th, 2023

He will show you a large room upstairs.  (Mark 14:15)

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Update Attachments – : NO Attachments

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Monday, school resumed after Spring Break.
• Advisory groups for our Middle Years students were held Tuesday morning.
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Wednesday was also a crazy snowy weather day!  Isn’t it supposed to be Spring?
• Thursday, MTYP was here to do a presentation for our grades 3-8 students.  The presentation was entitled: Frozen River and it was a terrific show! 
• Good Friday is tomorrow.  There is no school or BASC.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Monday is Easter Monday.  There is no school and no BASC.
• Tuesday morning is Enrichment for our Middle Years students.
• Our Kinder Grad and Gr. 8 Farewell photos will take place on Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00am. 
• Our gr. 4 students will be participating in the TIMMS Assessment, (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), on Wednesday. Parents of gr. 4 students will be receiving more information regarding the assessment. 
• Wednesday is Pizza Lunch Day for those students who ordered.
• Thursday, April 13th will be a special colour day at SCCS.  This will be a fundraising colour day on behalf of our gr. 8 students and their Farewell in June.  Cost is $2.00.  (No bathing suits please 😊) Teachers will be sending home more information.
• Friday is Popcorn Day $1.00.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP….

• Three of our gr. 5 students will be representing SCCS at a Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools MLA Reception at the Manitoba Legislature on April 19^th.
• Uniform fitting day for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on April 20^th.  
• Earth Day is on April 21^st, and it will be Blue & Green Colour Day that day.
• Some of our Middle Years students will be participating in the U of M Science Fair on April 20, 21, & 22^nd.
• School Mass is on April 25^th.
• Parent Meeting for Camp Arnes will be held on April 26^th at 6:00pm. All parents from grades 5 & 6 are invited to attend.  This presentation will be followed by a presentation by Mrs. Prettie on the Rome Trip since our current grades 5 & 6 students will have that opportunity in two years as well.
• Friday, April 28^th is Manitoba Catholic Schools’ Professional Development Day.  There is no school.  SCCS is one of the hosting schools for the day.  Blue Cross will be presenting to many Catholic School educators that day during 4 different sessions.
• Our School Musical, Mary Poppins Jr., is on May 1^st.  Tickets are available in the front office. 

BASC

• There is no BASC on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• BLINE on Wednesday. 
• NO SCHOOL, Friday, April 28^th. BASC full day is full. 
• May forms are on the website

If you don’t have access to a printer, copies can be requested and sent home. 

Thanks Kim 

OTHER

• It is popcorn day next Friday, April 14^th, all proceeds go to Holy Childhood. Cost is $1. 

UNIFORM FITTING DAY: APRIL 20^TH, 2023 ….. UNIFORM ORDERS DUE: APRIL 28^TH, 2023

• We will be holding a uniform fitting day at the school on Thursday April 20th, 2023. Sample garments will be available for try-on if you require a fitting for your child(ren). Fitting appointments will be booked via SignUp Genius – watch your inbox for the sign-up link. 
• Uniform orders are due April 28th, 2023 for the new school year. All orders placed in April will be delivered to the school in June (date TBD), prior to the last day of school. 
• Uniform inventory is ordered once a year – placing your order now will secure stock for your child for the upcoming school year. Orders received after the deadline will be fulfilled from a limited amount of on-hand stock and on a first come first serve basis. 
• Exchange and return requests will be processed until August 15th, 2023, with a second pick up date scheduled at the school prior to the first day of school. Any orders or requests received after August 15th will not be delivered until September 15th. A gentle reminder that embroidery production and the screen printing of our gym uniforms takes at least 3 weeks.
• New families that have no uniforms to wear will be prioritized in the weeks leading up to the first day of school. 
• Go to www.envisionuniforms.ca to place your order online. Questions may be directed to our uniform supplier at: uniforms@promosave.com.

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Dear Jesus, at the Last Supper, you blessed us with the beauty of the Eucharist, a sign of love and unity.  Your song at this meal resonates through our liturgy and our lives.  It echoes in our work and play.  Your song calls us forward along paths of goodness and justice, along paths that will lead us home. 
Amen.

Wishing you all a very blessed Easter weekend!  May we always remember that as faithful followers of Jesus, we carry His light within our minds, our hearts, and souls.  Let us always allow that light to shine through us every day. 

See you all on Tuesday!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 24th, 2023

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love.  (Psalm 86:5)

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Update Attachments – : NO Attachments

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Our last Learn to Skate lessons for our K-2 students happened on Monday. 
• Here’s a special message from JP Vigier, the owner of Vigier Hockey:  I would like to take a moment to thank the St Charles Catholic school teachers, students, and volunteers for giving us the opportunity to work with the students.  
• Students, I understand it is not always easy to learn a new skill like skating. We appreciate you coming out with energy and focus during your times. Because of this we have been able to see progress in the students and that is a great feeling.
• Thank you to the volunteers for helping and bringing energy and fun to your groups.
• We wish you a great finish to the school year.
• Vigier Hockey 
• Book Fair Week began on Monday.  A huge thank you to our coordinators, Mrs. Senderewich, Ms. Jaremowich, Nina, & Nikki, and all our parent volunteers, for all their hard work in making our Book Fair the great success it was!  Thank you to the families that purchased Book Fair items too.
• Report cards were distributed on Monday.
• Enrichment classes were held for our Middle Years students on Tuesday.
• PowerSchool re-opened on Tuesday.
• I attended a Board of Directors meeting for the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools on Tuesday morning.
• We also had our second lockdown of the school year on Tuesday afternoon as per protocol.
• Our Middle Years students participated in Reconciliation on Wednesday morning over at St. Charles Parish.
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Spenst Bros Pizza delivery happened on Thursday.  A huge thank you to the Charaty and the coordinators who helped with this fundraising activity.
• Staff Appreciation Luncheon was held on Thursday.  What an amazing luncheon!  On behalf of all my staff, thank you to all the parents from the bottoms of our hearts for the heartfelt thoughtfulness you shared with us!  So many people to thank.  A very special thank you to the coordinators Colleen, Meaghan, and Charaty, our Kindergarten parent reps, for organizing this event.  It’s appreciated more than you know.
• Student-Led Conferences/Parent-Teacher Interviews, (for Middle Years), were held Thursday evening.
• Friday morning teaching staff continued with Student-Led Conferences/Parent-Teacher Interviews until lunch time.  After lunch, K-5 teachers participated in a Literacy Workshop, while Middle Years teachers participated in a Communications Workshop.
• Tomorrow, Mrs. Prettie leaves for Rome with some of our Grs. 7 & 8 students/parents.  Wishing them all the best as they embark on this exciting adventure!  Please keep them in your prayers as they leave Winnipeg on Saturday.  It will be exciting to hear all about their trip when they return! 

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• It’s Spring Break!  Wishing everyone a fantastic break, and if you are travelling, safe travels to you and your family.  If you are having a “stay-cation,” enjoy every minute, and have fun!
• When we return to school on April 3^rd, it will be Holy Week. 
• Our Middle Years students will have Advisory groups on Tuesday morning.
• Subway Lunch is on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• Thursday is Holy Thursday.  Our grs. 3-8 students will also have a presentation from MTYP in the morning. 
• Friday there is no school.  It is Good Friday. 
• Sunday is Easter Sunday.

TOONIES FOR TUITION

Thank you to everyone who donated towards our Toonies for Tuition Colour Day last Friday.  We raised $474.20!  Well done, Chargers!

SCIENCE FAIR

As many of you know, last week March 17 was our school science fair. Middle years students have been working hard for the last 3 months preparing for the science fair and as a teacher I was so proud to see all their hard work pay off. I want to congratulate each student for doing an amazing job on something that is challenging and new for them! We had two different categories where students could enter their projects into 1. The engineering design. These students created something to solve a problem, they used the engineering design process to build their creation. 2. The other category is scientific research. These students conducted an experiment which allowed them to do research which was to test a hypothesis.

Our engineer design winners are:

1. Delara  (6C)
2. Mason (grade 6C)
3. Logan (grade 7)

Our scientific research winners are:

1. Harrison (grade 6C)
2. Amy (grade 7)
3. Mitchell and Dylan (grade 8)

Congratulations!
Ms. Copeland

BASC

• We hope you have a great safe spring break. 
• When we resume there is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• Easter craft is on Wednesday. 
• No BASC Friday, April 5^th & No BASC Monday, April 10^th. 
• Friday, April 28^th BASC field trip still has a few spots left.  
• You must be registered by April 6^th to attend. 
• May forms are on the website. 

If you don’t have access to a printer, copies can be requested and sent home. 

Thanks Kim 

OTHER

• Easter Lollipops are available to order for your child or friends on Permission Click, closes March 24^th, 2023. Here is the link:

https://permission.click/z9P0B/ca

OUR BASKETBALL TEAMS

Congratulations to all our basketball teams, and their coaches, this season!  Look at how well our teams did!

Boys’ Competitive Basketball Team

The boys’ competitive basketball team had a very successful season this year.  Their hard work, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship were very impressive to watch throughout the season.  The boys’ team was very dedicated to improving this year, as they consistently showed up to all the practices and games, (even the 7am morning practices).  The boys finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and finished in first place in their division.  They continued their great play into the playoffs winning the championship at St. Paul’s on March 18th, with a thrilling 39-38 victory.  Great job this season!

Mr. Vechina

Student-led conferences are being held on Thursday, March 23^rd from 4:00-7:30pm, as well as Friday morning from 9:00-11:30am.  Please check the link below to sign up to see your son/daughter’s teacher(s). 

LEARN TO SKATE

What a successful return to the Learn to Skate program! Thank you to JP Vigier and his coaching staff for all their help and patience these last 10 weeks helping our students grow as confident skaters!

With our season coming to an end, many of your children will be growing out of their current skates and helmets. If anyone is willing to donate their old skates and helmets to our learn to skate program they would be greatly appreciated! They can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you, Brett Bourquin

Brett Bourquin

K-5 Physical Education

Physical Education Head

bbourquin@stccs.ca

SCHOLASTIC “BOOKS BRING US TOGETHER” BOOK FAIR

Another successful Scholastic Book Fair is “in the books” (pun intended!) and we are so proud and grateful because we have so many amazing volunteers who are second to none and they make this Book Fair magic happen each and every time! So, a huge THANK YOU goes out to our volunteer team lead by Nina McIntyre and Nikki Robert.

An extra special note of gratitude needs to go out to Mrs. Nina McIntyre who volunteered for her last Book Fair shift yesterday afternoon after 8 or 9 years of bringing her effort, ideas, and unwavering passion to our fairs. Nina, you have our deepest gratitude and please know that you will always have a Book Fair volunteer shift waiting with your name on it!

On to our contest winners…our Early Bird Winner from Monday evening was Oliver M. and our Family Night Event Winner was Mia V. who, as the Family Night Event Winner, also won for her homeroom teacher Mrs. Laufer! Congratulations! We had 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd prizes for students in each classroom who entered our contests and token giveaways to every student in the school who submitted an entry and it was so fun to see everyone heading down the hallway to the Book Fair to claim their prizes!

Thank you once again to our volunteers and to all of our families for supporting our Scholastic “Books Bring Us Together” Book Fair!

See you in October! LET’S GET READING ST. CHARLES! Book Fair Committee

LENTEN MISSION — SILOAM SOCK/UNDERWEAR DRIVE — Let’s Keep Filling Those Boxes

Two of our grade 5 students, Madison, and Selina, have started a socks and underwear drive for Siloam Mission. They are asking for new pairs of socks and underwear- all sizes and gender, to be brought to the school February 22, 2023- April 6, 2023.

Boxes will be in the front foyer of the school for students to make their contributions.

Through your support, Siloam Mission can provide vital services to improve the quality of life of those experiencing homelessness.

Thanking you in advance for your contributions.

LENTEN MISSION—40 CANS FOR LENT

We are also collecting cans of food for Lent.  This initiative is in conjunction with St. Charles Parish.  Please send your cans of food with your child and help us fill the boxes in the front foyer of the school. 

Thank you!

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How can Spring Break be here already? 
Wishing all of you a wonderful week off!

See you all on Monday, April 3^rd!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 17th, 2023

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

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As you are aware, my update always includes things that happened during the week, as well as what is coming up next week, or even beyond.  However, SCCS is a busy place during the day, everyday, and I’d like to share some other extra-curricular activities that happen throughout each month at our school. (These activities do not include extra-curricular activities offered for our students through our BASC programs). 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR LUNCH ACTIVITIES DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH

Monday: Grade 6-8 Drawing Club (Mrs. Prettie), Boys competitive basketball (Mr. Vechina), Cello Club (Mrs. Gregorchuk), Gr. 3-5 Music Club (Ms. Kynman)

Tuesday: Musical practice, Girls competitive basketball (Mr. Bourquin), Gr. 3-5 Music Club (Ms. Kynman)

Wednesday: Musical practice, Grade 6-8 Chess Club (Mrs. Froystad), Gr. 3-5 Music Club (Ms. Kynman)

Thursday: Grade 3-5 Drama Club (Mrs. Fennell & Mrs. Barnes), Boys developmental basketball (Ms. Copeland), Violin Ambassadors (Mrs. Gregorchuk), Gr. 3-5 Music Club (Ms. Kynman)

Friday: Grade 6-8 Intermurals (Mr. Bourquin & Mr. Vechina), Grade 6-8 Leadership Club (Ms. Copeland), Cello Club (Mrs. Gregorchuk), Gr. 3-5 Music Club (Ms. Kynman)

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*All Indoor Lunch Recesses: Grade 6-8 Buddy Club with K-5

*Everyday afterschool: Grade 6-8 Music Club (Mrs. Gregorchuk)

*Tuesdays afterschool: Girls developmental basketball (Ms. Gel & Ms. Mardis)

*Wednesday mornings: Girls competitive basketball (Mr. Bourquin)

*Wednesdays afterschool: Grade 6-8 Homework Club (Mr. Domolewski)

*Thursday mornings: Boys competitive basketball (Mr. Vechina)

As you can see, St. Charles is a busy place with lots of great activities being offered to our students!  😊

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Our grs. 3-5 students had a presenter from the Treaty Commission on Monday.
• K-2 had their second last Learn to Skate class on Monday.
• Our Rome trip students/parents had a meeting with Heartland Travel and Mrs. Prettie on Monday evening.
• The Easter Candy Gram Musical fundraiser began on Monday.
• Tuesday, our Middle Years students had Enrichment classes.
• Tuesday was Pii Day in Middle Years Math classes.
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Our little Roots of Empathy teacher Baby Henrik, and his mom, Mrs. Boughton came for their family visit on Wednesday.  Baby Henrik was teaching the kindergarten students about his sleep habits.
• Friday was our Middle Years Science Fair.  A huge congratulations to all the students who participated and shared their science knowledge with us!  A huge thank you to all our guest judges!  A very special thank you to Ms. Copeland, for organizing this wonderful event for our students.
• Friday was also St. Patrick’s Colour Day, and a collection was held for “Toonies for Tuition.”  Thank you to everyone who supported this great cause.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• The Book Fair begins on Monday and runs all week. 😊
• Our K-2 students have their last Learn to Skate lesson on Monday.
• Report cards will be distributed on Monday.
• PowerSchool reopens to parents on Tuesday.
• I have a Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday.
• Our Middle Years students have Enrichment classes on Tuesday.
• Wednesday our Middle Years students have Reconciliation over at St. Charles Parish at 10:00am.
• It’s Pizza Lunch on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• It’s Staff Appreciation Day on Thursday.
• Student-led Conferences/Parent-teacher interviews will be held on Thursday from 4:00-7:30pm. 
• Spenst Bros Pizza delivery next Thursday.  More details will follow in a separate email.
• Friday morning will be the final opportunity for Student-led Conferences/Parent-Teacher Interviews. 
• There is no school on Friday due to conferences/workshops.
• Friday afternoon, K-5 teaching staff will be participating in a literacy workshop, while Middle Years teaching staff will be participating in a strategies workshop.
• On Saturday Mrs. Prettie leaves for Rome with some of our grs. 7 & 8 students and their parents!  Wishing you all an amazing, safe trip to Rome!  We can’t wait to hear all about your travels!

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• BLINE on Wednesday. 
• Friday, March 24^th BASC full day is full, closes at 4pm. 
• Easter Craft still has a few spots left but you must be registered by March 24^th. 
• Friday, April 28^th BASC field trip still has a few spots left.  
• May there is Golf, Crafts, K-2 Baking, 3-4 Parfaits, 5-8 Meatball. 
• June there is a Craft & BASC field trip. 

If you don’t have access to a printer, copies can be requested and sent home. 

Thanks Kim 

OTHER

• Easter Lollipops are available to order for your child or friends on Permission Click, closes March 24^th, 2023. Here is the link:

https://permission.click/z9P0B/ca

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES K-5, MIDDLE YEARS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Student-led conferences are being held on Thursday, March 23^rd from 4:00-7:30pm, as well as Friday morning from 9:00-11:30am.  Please check the link below to sign up to see your son/daughter’s teacher(s). 

LINK TO SIGN UP FOR STUDENT LED/1:1 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Thursday, March 23 & Friday, March 24, 2023

VIP HOURS

Are you curious about how many volunteer hours you have completed? That information is now available on the SCCS website, in the ParentZone under the VIP tab. The information will be updated every two weeks moving forward.  Please note that the entries have not been verified by the VIP team.  Please log all hours on Permission Click (even beyond the 20 hours required) for statistical purposes.  Should you have any questions, concerns or are looking for upcoming volunteering opportunities I can be reached via email at vip@stccs.ca. 

LENTEN MISSION—SILOAM SOCK/UNDERWEAR DRIVE

Two of our grade 5 students, Madison, and Selina, have started a socks and underwear drive for Siloam Mission. They are asking for new pairs of socks and underwear- all sizes and gender, to be brought to the school February 22, 2023- April 6, 2023.

Boxes will be in the front foyer of the school for students to make their contributions.

Through your support, Siloam Mission can provide vital services to improve the quality of life of those experiencing homelessness.

Thanking you in advance for your contributions.

LENTEN MISSION—40 CANS FOR LENT

We are also collecting cans of food for Lent.  This initiative is in conjunction with St. Charles Parish.  Please send your cans of food with your child and help us fill the boxes in the front foyer of the school. 

Thank you!

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Have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you all on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – March 10th, 2023

Lord, give us the strength to walk with you by serving through prayer and action to those in need.

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Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser : Vendors Welcome Spring SCCS Craft Fair : KinKar Raffle : Summer Camp 2023 Brochure

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Please keep Mrs. Marsh Hamm and her family in your prayers.  Mrs. Marsh Hamm’s Mom passed away this week, and she had to fly to New Brunswick.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Marsh Hamm.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Our Kindergarten-Gr. 2 students headed to Learn to Skate on Monday.
• Our Grs. 7 & 8 students headed off to Winter Camp on Monday-Wednesday.  Thank you to the parents who drove the campers out to Camp Assiniboine, as well as the parents who volunteered at camp while the students/staff were there.  It is sincerely appreciated, and everyone had a great time!
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• I attended my monthly Principal’s Meeting Wednesday morning at the Archdiocese office.
• Thursday our Grs. 3-5 choir performed at the Winnipeg Music Festival under the direction of Ms. Kynman.  The students placed SILVER in their category of School Chorus, Kindergarten-Gr. 6!  Congratulations to Ms. Kynman and all our students!  We are so very proud of you!  It was a fabulous performance, and it was great to see so many parents/grandparents in the audience. 
• Today our Middle Years choir performed at the Winnipeg Music Festival under the direction of Mrs. Gregorchuk.  The students placed GOLD in their category of School Chorus, Own Choice, Grades 5-8.  Congratulations to Mrs. Gregorchuk and all our students!  We are so very proud of you! What an awesome performance!  It was terrific to see parent and grandparent support in the audience too.
• Today was the final day for term 2. 

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• On Monday, our Grs. 3-5 students will have a presentation from the Treaty Commission.
• Learn to Skate happens on Monday for our Kindergarten-Gr. 2 students.
• Rome Trip meeting on Monday @ 6:30pm for all students/ parents going to Rome.
• Our Middle Years students have Enrichment classes on Tuesday. 
• Pii Day is on Tuesday for our Middle Years students.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Our Gr. 8 students will be attending a Project 11 Youth Summit on Wednesday.
• I will be attending a Human Rights Issues Workshop on Wednesday through the Manitoba of Independent Schools.
• On Wednesday, Baby Henrik and Mrs. Boughton come for their next Roots of Empathy family visit.  The kindergarten students will learn about Baby Henrik’s sleep patterns and schedule.
• Friday is a Colour Day for St. Patrick’s Day.  It will also be a $2.00 collection to help support Toonies for Tuition.
• Friday is also our Science Fair day!  Our Middle Years will be doing their first in-person Science Fair since before the pandemic.  How exciting!  Parents are invited to come to the main gym between 2:30-5:00pm to view the projects.  All students will have an opportunity to tour the Science Fair on Friday afternoon before the end of the day.

Toonies for Tuition is a CCSTA-based initiative that works to raise money in order to help offset tuition funds for families attending Catholic schools in provinces with limited or no funding to the private education system.  Each year at this time, all the Catholic schools in Manitoba do a colour day to raise money for this important cause.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Book Fair Week begins on March 20^th.
• Report cards are distributed on March 20^th.
• Reconciliation for our Middle Years students is on March 22^nd across the street at St. Charles Parish.
• Student Led Conferences will be held March 23^rd and the morning of March 24^th.
• Some of our Middle Years students, and their parents, leave for Rome with Mrs. Prettie on March 25^th. 

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Wood Burning on Tuesday. 
• There is No Cheer & POM scheduled for Tuesday. 
• Wednesday is the St. Patty’s Day craft. 
• Friday, March 24^th BASC full day is full, closes at 4pm. 
• April’s forms are on the website.  
• May & June forms are coming. 

If you don’t have access to a printer, copies can be requested and sent home. 

Thanks Kim 

OTHER

• There is no Bake Sale on Monday. 
• Easter Lollipops are available to order for your child or friends on Permission Click. 

We are looking for any donations for the Musical Gift Baskets, $20 is equal to 1 volunteer hour. If you can donate, please drop off in the front office marked Musical. Thank you.  

St Charles Catholic School is proud to present the musical MTI Broadway Junior “Mary Poppins Jr.” The performances are on Monday, May 1^st at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.   Shows are at 1:30 & 6:30 pm. 

Tickets can be purchased through the front office beginning Monday, March 20, 2023. Tickets are $10.00, and cash or cheques are payable to SCCS. Children 4 and under get in free. Seating is first come first serve. 

Any questions about tickets please contact Ms. Furutani. 

• BASC summer camp will be offered July 10^th – August 18^th, and applications will be available March 20^th. Contact Ms. Furutani if interested.

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES K-5, MIDDLE YEARS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Student-led conferences are being held on Thursday, March 23^rd from 4:00-7:30pm, as well as Friday morning from 9:00-11:30am.  Please check the link below to sign up to see your son/daughter’s teacher(s). 

LINK TO SIGN UP FOR STUDENT LED/1:1 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Thursday, March 23 & Friday, March 24, 2023

LOADING ZONE PATROL

If you would like to help supervise the front-loading zone drop-off area in the mornings from 8:15-8:45am, please click on the link below. 

LINK TO VOLUNTEER FOR LOADING ZONE PATROL

I will be in touch with you with more information.

Thank you,
Tammy

LENTEN MISSION—SILOAM SOCK/UNDERWEAR DRIVE

Two of our grade 5 students, Madison, and Selina, have started a socks and underwear drive for Siloam Mission. They are asking for new pairs of socks and underwear- all sizes and gender, to be brought to the school February 22, 2023- April 6, 2023.

Boxes will be in the front foyer of the school for students to make their contributions.

Through your support, Siloam Mission can provide vital services to improve the quality of life of those experiencing homelessness.

LENTEN MISSION—40 CANS FOR LENT

We are also collecting cans of food for Lent.  This initiative is in conjunction with St. Charles Parish.  Please send your cans of food with your child and help us fill the boxes in the front foyer of the school. 

Thank you!

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST CHARLES SCHOOL

Check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

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. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com  Thank you for your support!

OUR KIN KAR RAFFLE IS BACK!!

Tickets are on sale now.  Just scan the QR code or click on the link below and it will take you to our unique sales code.  This way St. Charles gets 50% of the proceeds of every ticket sold under that code.  Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20 or 10 for $50.

The final draw is on Monday, June 26^th, 2023. 

https://www.fundingchange.ca/wpgkinsmen/Y6C1_YMd0X8pSGjV/Y-6C9X5Atyuo36r1

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

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

TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. CHARLES PARISH

Are you ready to put that seemingly useless knowledge to the test? St. Charles Parish (320 St. Charles St.) is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 18 with the doors opening at 6:00 pm and the trivia game beginning at 7:00 pm. The teams can range in size from 6 to 10 members and there are a wide variety of topics including TV, sports, music, history and geography. (Hint – It is an advantage to have a variety of ages on your team.) Gather your team in advance or form one when you arrive. There will be a canteen with light snacks. Cost: 12 + over $10, 5 to 11 years $5, and under 5 are Free. Tickets are available after weekend masses or thru the Parish office 204-889-3248.

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Looks like we’re in for a nice weekend, so enjoy every minute!

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead an hour this weekend.
See you next week!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – February 24th, 2023

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

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Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser : Vendors Welcome Spring SCCS Craft Fair : KinKar Raffle

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Please keep Mrs. Marsh Hamm and her family in your prayers.  Mrs. Marsh Hamm’s Mom passed away this week, and she had to fly to New Brunswick.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Marsh Hamm.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Welcome to Ms. Sharie Fogel, our new K-5 French teacher.  Ms. Fogel joined our school community this week to take over Mme. McIsaac’s maternity leave.  We are happy to have her here!
• Monday was Louis Riel Day.  There was no school.
• Tuesday morning, we began our day with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast.  Thank you very much to all parents who volunteered and donated items. Your hard work and generosity did not go unnoticed and were very much appreciated.
• Tuesday morning was also Enrichment classes for our Middle Years students.
• Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, and we had our Ash Wednesday School Mass with Fr. Michael. 
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• We began Thursday with a Pink Shirt Day Assembly.  It was so nice to see a “sea of pink.”  The message of kindness was shared, and making kindness a priority everyday was stressed.  Our younger students got together with their buddies to do some kindness activities after lunch, and it was a lot of fun!  A special thank you to my Safe & Caring Staff Committee for making this day so meaningful for our students.
• Thursday evening our PAC Meeting was held in our cafeteria at 6:30pm.
• On Thursday evening, some of my staff and Board members attended the annual Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools Dinner/Evening at the Victoria Inn.
• Re-registrations were due today for the 2022-2023 school year.
• Outstanding Middle Years assignments were due today for credit in term 2.
• The upcoming School Musical cast members hosted a Bake Sale today.
• Mrs. Prettie and I will be participating in the annual Board of Directors Retreat/Planning Session this evening.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Monday Baby Henrik and his mom will be here for our family Roots of Empathy family visit.
• Learn to Skate is on Monday for our K-2 students.
• Tuesday is Enrichment classes for our Middle Years students.
• “Dress as your favourite book character” also happens on Tuesday.  I can’t wait to see all the “characters” come to school!
• Wednesday Power School will be shut down to parents so that teachers can start preparing for Term two report cards.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Friday is Report Card Writing Day for teachers, so it is an Inservice day/no school. 

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Our Grs. 3-5 Choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 9^th @ 10:00am.  Details to follow.
• Our Middle Years choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 10^th @ 12:30pm.  Details to follow.
• There is a Rome Trip meeting for all families going to Rome on Monday, March 13^th @ 6:30pm.
• Our Middle Years Science Fair is coming on Friday, March 17^th.
• Friday, March 17^th will also be a Colour Day for St. Patrick’s Day.  We will also be collecting for Toonies for Tuition $2 that day. More information to follow.
• Book Fair Week begins on March 20^th.
• Report cards are distributed on March 20^th.
• Reconciliation for our Middle Years students is on March 22^nd.
• Student Led Conferences will be held March 23^rd and the morning of March 24^th.  More details to follow.
• Some of our Middle Years students, and their parents, leave for Rome with Mrs. Prettie on March 25^th. 

BASC

• Next week is a new month.
• Reminder, you need to submit a BASC form to attend.
• There is BLINE on Monday.
• There is Cheer/POM on Tuesday.
• There is BLINE on Wednesday.
• No school on Friday.  You needed to be registered  to attend BASC.
• St Patty’s craft still has some spots.
• BASC tax receipts have all been handed out, any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me(Kim).
• Friday, March 24^th BASC closes at 4pm.
• BASC’s April, May, June forms to be posted soon.

“Thank you everyone for the support of the Bake Sale.” Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

LENTEN MISSION—SILOAM SOCK/UNDERWEAR DRIVE

Two of our grade 5 students, Madison, and Selena, have started a socks and underwear drive for Siloam Mission. They are asking for new pairs of socks and underwear- all sizes and gender, to be brought to the school February 22, 2023- April 6, 2023. Boxes will be in the front foyer of the school for students to make their contributions. Through your support, Siloam Mission can provide vital services to improve the quality of life of those experiencing homelessness.

Thanking you in advance for your contributions.

LENTEN MISSION—40 CANS FOR LENT

We are also collecting cans of food for Lent.  This initiative is in conjunction with St. Charles Parish.  Please send your cans of food with your child and help us fill the boxes in the front foyer of the school. 

Thank you!

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST CHARLES SCHOOL

Check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

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. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com  Thank you for your support!

OUR KIN KAR RAFFLE IS BACK!!

Tickets are on sale now.  Just scan the QR code or click on the link below and it will take you to our unique sales code.  This way St. Charles gets 50% of the proceeds of every ticket sold under that code.  Tickets are 1 for $10, 3 for $20 or 10 for $50.

The final draw is on Monday, June 26^th, 2023. 

https://www.fundingchange.ca/wpgkinsmen/Y6C1_YMd0X8pSGjV/Y-6C9X5Atyuo36r1

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

2023 outdoor soccer registration for Sturgeon Heights CC

Register online February 13-March 26/23
(9-18 years old)

https://leagues.teamlinkt.com/sturgeon

Register in-person: SHCC 210 Rita St. 

March 9th: 6:30-9:00pm

March 18th: 10:00am-1:00pm
Todd Povey
Sturgeon Heights soccer convenor

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Happy Weekend!

See you all next week!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update – February 16th, 2023

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

Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser :

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Monday, we began our annual Catholic Schools Week with an assembly.  Thank you to the teachers of the Grs. 3-5 grade level team for hosting this assembly.
• Monday was also Learn to Skate for our K-2 students.
• On Monday, our Middle Years students had the opportunity to go snowshoeing.  Thank you to Ms. Carter for picking up and taking back all the snowshoes.
• Tuesday, the fun continued with a Red, White & Pink Colour Day for students and staff.  The K-2 students also went bowling in the afternoon.
• On Tuesday, our Middle Years students did cookie decorating in the cafeteria.
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Wednesday our Gr. 6 students headed to U-Puttz.
• Wednesday was also a Colour Day.
• Kevin Klein was here on Wednesday for I Love to Read month.  He read to our gr. 1-2 class.
• Thursday was 100-Day for our K-2 students. 
• Our Grs. 3-5 students headed off to the Manitoba Museum on Thursday.
• Our Middle Years students also enjoyed some skating on Thursday.
• Everyone enjoyed a Colour Day on Thursday as well.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.  Fr. Michael will be celebrating Mass. 
• It’s Pizza Lunch on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd.  We will begin the day with an assembly.
• Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.
• All outstanding Middle Years assignments are due on Friday, February 24^th to be credited towards term 2 marks.
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• February 28^th is Dress as your Favourite Book Character at SCCS.
• Powerschool will be closed to parents on March 1^st by the end of the day.
• Baby Henrik is coming for his next Roots of Empathy family visit on March 2^nd.
• Friday, March 3^rd is an Inservice Day.  There is no school as teachers will be writing report cards.
• Our Grs. 3-5 Choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival on March 9^th @ 10:00am.  Details to follow.
• Our Middle Years choir will be competing in the Manitoba Music Festival onMarch 10^th @ 12:30pm.  Details to follow.

BASC

• There is Cheer/POM on Tuesday.
• There is BLINE on Wednesday.
• The Fun Craft is on Thursday with a few spots left.
• March forms are on the website.
• The St Patty’s Craft still has spots left.
• March 3^rd no school full day BASC with a field trip is almost full.
• If you need BASC on Friday, March 3^rd you must be registered by Tuesday, February 21^st as we need to book ahead and staff accordingly.
• March 24^th BASC closes at 4PM.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

OTHER

• There is a Musical Bake Sale on Friday, Feb 24th.

Thank you for your support.

The Musical Team

SHROVE TUESDAY SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is fast approaching, and we are still in need of volunteers and donations to make this event successful. 
If you can help in any way, please click on the Sign-up Genius link below and add your name.

ITEMS NEEDED for SHROVE TUESDAY BREAKFAST Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Thanking you in advance for your support. 😊

PAC MEETING

Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.

VIP HOURS UPDATE

All SCCS Families are required to complete 20 volunteer hours or remit $450 to opt out.  Currently, there are a significant number of families that have 0 VIP hours logged.  If you have completed any volunteer hours, please sign into the SCCS website and click the VIP tab, scroll down and click on VIP HOURS PERMISSION CLICK button and complete the form.  Please note, each volunteer occurrence/event/donation requires a separate entry.

We ask that all families complete the Permission Click log for outstanding VIP hours by Monday Feb 20^TH.

VIP hours standards:

• Fundraising Event Coordinator = 20 hours (All past and upcoming coordinators please log your hours)
• Parent Class Reps = 10 hours
• Learn to skate Volunteer = 1.5 hours for each class
• Donation of item $20 = 1 VIP hour
• Board member = 20 hours

If you have signed up through Sign up Genius to volunteer for an event or to donate items, you are still required to log your hours through Permission Click.

SCCS acknowledges that families may experience extenuating circumstances that limit their ability to complete VIP hours, we request that you contact the VIP coordinator in these rare cases.

There are still a significant number of opportunities that require volunteers to ensure successful events.  Sign up genius links will be sent out as opportunities arise, but feel free to reach out to the VIP coordinator at vip@stccs.ca if you require assistance.

Thank you for contributing to the success of SCCS!

Fundraising & VIP

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER PERMISSION CLICK LINK

Please note that there is a date correction for ordering.

Orders and payments must be in by Friday, February 24^th, 2023.

 https://permission.click/YjAEv/cals Thank you

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

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. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

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

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Catholic Schools Week has been an amazing week full of activities and fun!  Thank you so very much to all my staff, who worked very hard to make this week such a great week for our students.  Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped in so many ways.  This week would not have been the success it was without your support.  😊 

Our last Catholic Schools Week was in February 2020.  Look how far we’ve come.Wishing you a terrific long weekend!
See you all on Tuesday!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

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

Update Attachments – Spring GLENLEA Plant Fundraiser : Shrove Tuesday Call Out 2023

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• Our Middle Years students began their week of exams on Monday.  Exams ran until Thursday, with all afternoons being study hall options.
• Mrs. Prettie and I attended a Governance Fundamentals Workshop through MFIS on Tuesday after school.
• Wednesday, our K-2 students had a guest speaker from the Treaty Commission.
• Wednesday was Pizza Lunch for those students who ordered.
• I was away Wednesday morning at my monthly Principal’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office.
• Friday, our Middle Years students had an opportunity to go on a Ski Trip.  This trip hasn’t happened since pre-Covid. 
• Friday was also Crazy Sock & Joke Day at SCCS for our K-5 students. 
• Tomorrow is the World Day of the Sick.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK….

• Catholic Schools Week officially begins on Monday.  We will kick off the week with a Catholic Schools Day Assembly on Monday.
• Learn to Skate is also on Monday for our K-2 students.
• Red, White, & Pink Colour Day is on Tuesday.
• Our K-2 students will be going bowling on Tuesday afternoon. 
• Wednesday is Colour Day for all students and staff.
• Wednesday is also Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Gr. 6 students are going to U-Puttz on Wednesday.
• On Thursday, it’s 100 Day for our K-2 students.
• Colour Day on Thursday for all students and staff.
• Our Grs. 3-5 students will be going to the Manitoba Museum on Thursday.
• Our Middle Years students will be going skating on Thursday morning.
• On Friday, there is no school as teaching staff will be participating in our annual Catholic Schools Day PD Day at St. Paul’s High School.
• On Sunday, February 19^th is the Manitoba Moose Game for our school community.  Please see the emails sent out separately regarding details about that evening.

*There are also other activities happening during Catholic Schools Week for all grade levels.  Classroom teachers will be sharing those with their own classroom parents.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd. 
• Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.
• Re-registrations will be distributed on January 30^th for the 2023-2024 school year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please remember that BASC opens at 7am and closes at 6pm.  Do not drop off your child prior to 7:00am. 

If students are dropped off at the school between 7:00 am and 8:15 am, they are required to go the BASC and will be charged accordingly.  There are no exceptions. 

Morning recess is at 8:15 until the bell rings at 8:35am.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

LOST AND FOUND

On Monday and Tuesday after school, there will be lost and found items on display on tables in the front foyer.  Wednesday morning, these items will be packed up and donated. Please take this opportunity to take “one more look” if you are missing any of your child’s items.  Thank you.

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday.
• No Cheer or POM scheduled for Tuesday.
• No BLINE scheduled for Wednesday.
• No school on Friday. Full Day BASC is full.
• BASC Tax receipts will be sent home during next week.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks Kim

SHROVE TUESDAY SIGN-UP GENIUS LINK

Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, February 21^st is back!  Please see the Sign-Up Genius link for volunteer opportunities:

ITEMS NEEDED for SHROVE TUESDAY BREAKFAST Tuesday, February 21, 2023

PAC MEETING

Our next PAC Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 23^rd @ 6:30pm in the school cafeteria.  Please use your fobs to enter through the main front doors.

VIP HOURS

Dear SCCS families, our VIP coordinator has had to step down from this role.  If you have emailed the VIP email over the past few months, our sincere apologies that you may not have had any response.  The Fundraising Committee will be addressing each email as quickly as possible. If you have volunteered for SCCS please ensure you continue to log all VIP hours through permission click. If you need VIP hours and are interested in taking on the VIP Coordinator role, please email fundraising at fundraising@stccs.ca.

Thank you for your patience,

SCCS Fundraising

SPENST PIZZA FUNDRAISER PERMISSION CLICK LINK

We are having a Spenst Pizza fundraiser this month.  Please click the Permission Click link below for more information

https://permission.click/YjAEv/cals

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Valentine’s Day and Game Day

If you are looking for ideas for your sweetheart for Valentine’s, or making plans for the big game, check out online deals and get a gift card from Sport Chek, Lulumon, Nike, Amazon and many others.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 online, or download the FlipGive app on iPhone and Android/Samsung.

From your online fundraising team

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. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Save the date!!!! Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course. More details to follow but as per usual we will need lots of help. Golfers! Sponsors! and Prizes!

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

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Have a terrific weekend and stay warm.  😊

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

Whoever does the will of God lives forever.  (1 John 2:17)

Update Attachments – Spring Plant Fundraiser : Mini Warriors BasketballVolleyball Flyer

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…

• On Monday, re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year were distributed. They are due back by February 24^th, 2023.
• Tuesday was School Mass.  Msgr. Comeault celebrated Mass with us. 
• Tuesday was our annual Kinder Fair and Grs. 1-8 General Open House.  A very special thank you to the parents who provided the refreshments for this evening.  They were enjoyed by all who attended!
• I Love to Read month began on Wednesday, and we had a kickoff assembly to celebrate. 
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Popcorn Day was on Friday.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK…

• Our Middle Years students begin their exams on Monday-Thursday.  Wishing all of our students the best of luck as they journey through next week.  Information was sent home this week to all families with important details on exam procedures. 
• Learn to Skate continues Monday for our K-2 students.
• Mrs. Prettie and I will be attending a workshop on Tuesday after school on Governance Fundamentals.
• I will be away Wednesday morning at my Principal’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office.
• On Wednesday morning, our K-2 students will be having a guest speaker from the National Truth & Reconciliation office.
• Wednesday is Pizza Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Friday is the Ski Trip for our Middle Years students. There are no Middle Years classes that day as all Middle Years teachers are on the Ski Trip.
• Friday is Crazy Sock & Joke Day for our K-5 students. 

NOT TOO FAR AWAY …

• Catholic Schools Week begins Feb. 13^th-17^th.  Many fun-filled activities are being planned for that week.  😊
• There will be no school on Feb. 17^th as staff will be participating in our annual Catholic Schools Day PD Conference at St. Paul’s High School. 
• There is no school/no BASC on Feb. 20^th as it is Louis Riel Day.
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast is coming Feb. 21^st.
• Ash Wednesday School Mass is on Feb. 22^nd.
• Pink Shirt Day will be held on Feb. 23^rd. 
• Re-registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than Feb. 24^th to secure your spot for the next school year.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please remember that BASC opens at 7am and closes at 6pm.  Do not drop off your child prior to 7:00am. 

If students are dropped off at the school between 7:00 am and 8:15 am, they are required to go to BASC and will be charged accordingly. There are no exceptions. 

Morning recess is at 8:15 until the bell rings at 8:35am.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday.
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday.
• The Valentine craft is on Wednesday.
• There is No BLINE scheduled on Wednesday.
• There is no school on Friday, February 17th , there is full day BASC with a few spots left but must be registered by Monday February 6^th to attend.
• No school and no BASC on Monday, February 20^th.

Thanks Kim

**Please make sure your child has utensils to eat their lunches as plastic spoons and forks are becoming obsolete.

WELL WISHES

Wishing Bronson, one of our Gr. 5 students, all the best as he and his family leave our SCCS community to move to their new home.  Good luck Bronson!  We will miss you.

Also, wishing Mr. Clinton Sahulka, our K-5 term French teacher, the best as he leaves our SCCS community.  Mr. Sahulka resigned this week due to personal reasons. 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Welcome to 2023 everyone!   For those interested in supporting our school, you can load up and get yourself a coffee at Starbucks, a book at Indigo, and maybe a new pair of shoes at SportCheck while supporting your school.  Boston Pizza also has a good deal on for us now too, amongst many others.

Check us out here anytime!  Don’t forget the app on iPhone and Android.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306

SCCS Online Fundraising Team

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. Simply follow the details in the enclosed letter.  The plants will be delivered to St. Charles Catholic School on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact SCCSspringplants@gmail.com  Thank you for your support!

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Ever-loving God, with sincere hearts and open minds, may we always embrace differences in each other, celebrate the infinite variety of humanity, and share in the diverse life experiences that you send us.  We ask this through Jesus Christ, our brother.  Amen.

Looks like the weather is supposed improve over the weekend. 
Looking forward to some warmer temperatures and seeing all of you on Monday!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  (Isaiah 40:31)

Update Attachments – BrendenS Contest Winner : BrendenS Winning Poem

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK…

• Two independent school liaisons from the Department of Education spent the day at SCCS on January 17^th.  The purpose of the visit was to make sure that we are adhering to the requirements for provincial funding, as well as other applicable components of The Public Schools Act and The Education Administration Act plus pertinent regulations, department policy, and Ministerial directives.  Mrs. Prettie and I spent part of the day speaking with our guests about school operations, and curriculum implementation.  They also spent time observing in classrooms and interacting with staff and students throughout the day. 
• Tuesday was also Enrichment for our Middle Years students.
• Subway Lunch was on Wednesday for those students who ordered.
• I participated in my annual Principal’s Retreat Wednesday-Friday.  The theme of the retreat was: “Seeing God in All Things: A Taste of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola for Administrators.” 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK….

• Our K-2 students had Learn to Skate on Monday.
• Tuesday, our Middle Years students had Advisory groups.
• Wednesday, our grades 3-5 students participated in an Anti-Bullying Presentation put on by the Bisons. 
• Wednesday was also Pizza Day for those students who ordered.
• Thursday one of the Knights of Columbus was here to present some book certificates to the winners of our Keep Christ in Christmas Colouring Contest.  We had 11 winners in total, and 4 of those winners had their picture sent on to the provincial contest!  A very special congratulations to the following students:
  • Charlotte (Gr. 6) 1^st place
  • Leo (Gr. 5) 2^nd place
  • Bronson (Gr. 5) 3^rd place
  • Kaylee (Gr. 3) 1^st place
  • Rayala (Gr. 4) 2^nd place
  • Lillian (Gr. 2) 1^st place
  • Victoria (Gr. 1) 2^nd place
  • Ben S (Gr.1) 3^rd place
  • Vanessa S (KL) 1^st place
  • Mia V(KL) 2^nd place
  • Walker N (KF) 3^rd place

A very special congratulations to Charlotte, Kaylee, Lillian, and Vanessa whose pictures were sent to the provincials! 
We are proud of all our winners, and to all our students who entered this contest. 

• Thursday, we had baby Henrik and Mrs. Boughton visit for Roots of Empathy.  Our Kindergarten students learned the importance of a diaper bag, its contents, and taking care of baby Henrik.  It was exciting because baby Henrik also sucked his thumb for the first time when visiting SCCS!  😊
• Friday was an Inservice Day.  Staff participated in a Faith Development Retreat led by Fr. Eric.  The day was divided into 4 parts and focused on adult formation.
• Our theme of the day was “Who Is God?  What is the purpose of Creation and the coming of Christ? and Does God’s Plan of Salvation include all Creation too?”  It was a very reflective day, filled with lots of great discussion and sharing. 

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK…

• Monday is Learn to Skate for our K-2 students.
• Re-registrations will be distributed on January 30^th for the 2023-2024 school year.
• School Mass will be held on January 31^st.  Msgr. Comeault will be celebrating the Mass with us. 
• Our annual Kinder Fair and Grs. 1-8 General Open House will be held on January 31^st as well.  Kinder Fair begins at 6:00pm, and the Grs. 1-8 General Open House begins at 6:30pm. 
• Wednesday is our kickoff assembly for “I Love to Read Month”. Our staff committee for this wonderful month have a lot of great ideas for students and staff to participate in.  More details to follow!
• Wednesday is also Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Popcorn Day will be held Friday. 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Gbolabo in Gr. 8 who had the opportunity to drop the puck at the Jets game a couple of weeks ago! This was part of her experience with Project 11, and her interview with Blake Wheeler prior to Christmas holidays.  How exciting!

Congratulations to Brenden in Gr. 5 who found out yesterday that his Remembrance Day poem won first place in the junior poem Remembrance Day literacy contest!  Fantastic job, Brenden!

NOT TOO FAR AWAY …

• Middle Years exams are just around the corner, and will be held February 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th.  Parents of Middle Years students will receive more detailed information next week. 
• The Middle Years Ski Trip will be held February 19^th. 
• Crazy Sock & Joke Day will be happening on February 10^th. 

BASC

• New month on Wednesday, BASC forms need to be submitted. 
• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is no scheduled Cheer and POM on Tuesday. 
• There is BLINE on Wednesday. 
• There are a few spots left in the Crafts. 
• Full day BASC on Friday, February 17^th  There is no field trip, but you still need to be registered to attend by Feb 3^rd, some spots left. 
• Monday, February 20^th there is No School, No BASC. 
• March forms are on the website. Only 3 spots left in the wood burning. 

Reminder: If your child is attending BASC a form and payment needs to be submitted before attending. We need to know who is attending ahead of time. Please do not just tell your son/daughter to go to BASC. Texting me that your child needs to go to BASC is for last minutes changes. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about BASC please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks Kim

OTHER

Friday, February 3^rd is Popcorn Day. All proceeds go to Holy Childhood. Thank you for your support. 

ONLINE FUNDRAISING APP FOR ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Welcome to 2023 everyone!   For those interested in supporting our school, you can load up and get yourself a coffee at Starbucks, a book at Indigo, and maybe a new pair of shoes at SportCheck while supporting your school.  Boston Pizza also has a good deal on for us now too, amongst many others.

Check us out here anytime!  Don’t forget the app on iPhone and Android.

https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306

SCCS Online Fundraising Team

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Have a terrific weekend and stay warm.  😊

Tammy