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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

Principal’s Weekly Update

If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is. (Colossians 3:4)

Update Attachments –

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Happy New Year!  I hope that January is off to a good start for you.  I’d like to share with our school community that Mme. McIsaac had her baby; a lovely little girl named Everlee Cornelia.  She was born on January 3^rd, at 6lbs. 9oz, and 19 inches long.  Everyone is doing well, and Mme. McIsaac and her husband are loving their new roles as parents!  Congratulations to them both as they journey down this new life path! 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK ….

• Our to K-2’s began their Learn to Skate lessons on Monday.  What a great time they had!  Many of our students have never skated, but they gave it their all.  It was fun to watch, and we’re already looking forward to next week!
• Our Middle Years students had their Enrichment classes on Tuesday.
• Pizza Day lunch was on Wednesday for those students who ordered.
• Mrs. Boughton and Baby Henrik were here for the Roots of Empathy family visit on Wednesday morning.  The theme for this visit was crying, and the kindergarten students learned that babies cry for various reasons.
• I attended a Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools education committee meeting Thursday morning.

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Learn to Skate happens on Monday for our K-2 students. I was told that if there were any parents who would like to come and skate with their child’s class, they are more than welcome to. 😊
• Holy Childhood banks need to be returned by Monday to classroom teachers. 
• Tuesday, SCCS will have a visit from the Department of Education.  Our funded independent schools’ liaisons will spend the day visiting our school, meeting with Admin. and staff, and will visit classrooms.
• Tuesday morning, our Middle Years students will have Enrichment classes.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Please note that I will be away on my annual Principal’s Retreat Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, and Friday.  I will not be checking emails consistently as wifi is not always good, and I can’t always log in to my school account.  Also, there will be no Principal’s Weekly Update on January 20^th.  The next update will be on January 27^th.  I will be checking in with Mrs. Prettie daily and keeping up to date with life at SCCS though.  😊

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Pizza lunch will be on Wednesday, January 25^th for those students who ordered.sent out on January 13^th.
• There is no school on January 27^th because teaching staff will be participating in a Faith Development Retreat with Fr. Eric.
• K-2 Learn to Skate begins on January 9^th. 
• Holy Childhood Association banks are to be returned to your child’s classroom teacher no later than January 16^th. 
• There is no school on January 27^th because teaching staff will be participating in a Faith Development Retreat with Fr. Eric.
• Re-registrations will be distributed on January 30^th for the 2023-2024 school year.
• School Mass will be held on January 31^st.
• 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. 

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer and POM on Tuesday. 
• There is BLINE on Wednesday. 
• Rolling Sushi is on Thursday. 
• The week of Jan 23^rd to 27^th is very busy with: 
• BLINE, Cheer, POM, Baking Cookies, Making Donuts and no school on Friday, January27^th. 
• BASC full day on January 27^th is full.  

February and March forms are coming with two crafts in February and a Field Trip, Beyblade Tournament, Woodburning and a Craft in March. If you do not have a printer, I can send a copy home with your child. 

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

Other:  There is a Bake Sale on Friday, January 20th.

Goodie’s cost 50 cents to $2.00.

Thanks Kim

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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God of Newness, bless this new year, As we make our individual promises to you, help us to fulfill our oaths. Give us the strength to persevere and maintain a true course. Amen.

Wishing you a terrific weekend!

See you all on Monday!
Tammy

Christmas Email from Mrs. Narynski

Dear SCCS Families:

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!  It is such a special time of year.

My hope is that you take some time over the holidays to create those special family memories and enjoy a sense of peace and wonder that only this time of the year brings.

Thank you to all of you who have sent in good wishes, kind words, treats for the staffroom, and other items for staff.  Your generosity and thoughtfulness are sincerely appreciated.

I’d also like to wish Mme. Melissa McIsaac all the best as she begins her maternity leave after Christmas holidays.  We wish her blessings as she journeys into this new phase of her life. Becoming a new Mom is a great way to start a new year!

I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Clinton Sahulka, who will be joining the SCCS community and taking over Mme. McIsaac’s position while she is away on her maternity leave.  Here’s some information to help introduce you to Mr. Sahulka.

“My name is Clinton Sahulka, and I will be the Kindergarten to Grade 5 French language teacher at St. Charles Catholic School while Mme McIsaac is away on maternity leave. I am very grateful for the exciting opportunity given to me to teach your children the French language. I have made French the focus of my teaching career with many years of experience working as a French Immersion mathematics, science, and language instructor for students in Grade 4 through to Grade 9. My hope is that the enthusiasm that I have for the French language will, in turn, inspire your children to grow in their own understanding, appreciation and use of the language. I look forward to meeting all of you as I teach at St. Charles Catholic School.“

Please note, that the school is closed from December 22^nd to January 4^th inclusively, and emails will be responded to when staff return from their Christmas holidays on January 5th.  If your child has left something at school over the break, they can get it when they return on January 5^th.

Lastly, we are providing you with a link to our Christmas Concert video.  Thank you for all the positive feedback regarding the concerts.  We had a great time, and it was so much fun being able to do the concerts in person once again. 

Here is the link:

Also, just some general neighbourhood housekeeping information, the Augier Avenue access at Provincial Trunk Highway 100 (South Perimeter) will be barricaded on December 23^rd, 2022.  The plan is to close this access permanently in the spring of 2023. 

I leave you with this prayer.

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Loving God, we are all servants of Christ. Help us to remember amid the busy preparations for visiting with friends and family that in everyone, rich or poor, and in every time, joyous or solemn, You are there.  We ask this through Your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Merry Christmas! See you on January 5^th!

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

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

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Please note that I will be sending out an email on Wednesday, December 21^st to all SCCS families.  This update is the last one until we return from Christmas holidays.  The next update will be sent out on January 13^th. 

LET’S LOOK AT THIS WEEK IN REVIEW:

• Monday, we began our third week of Advent prayer services.  The theme is JOY as we get closer to Christmas and the birth of our Saviour, Jesus.
• Monday, the Kindergarten students had their first Roots of Empathy family visit with Mrs. Boughton and Baby Henrik, our teacher for the program.  The students learned about Henrik’s temperament, things that he can and can’t do, and were able to ask Mrs. Boughton other questions too.  We can’t wait until their next family visit in January! 😊
• On Tuesday, our Middle Years students participated in Reconciliation over at St. Charles Parish.
• Enrichment classes followed Reconciliation Tuesday morning.
• Wednesday was Pizza Day for those students who ordered.
• Our Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal was held Thursday morning. 
• St. Paul the Apostle Parish picked up all the items for the Christmas hampers Thursday morning.  Thank you all so very much for your support and help with this important project.
• Today were our annual Christmas Concerts. It was wonderful to be able to host it in person again this year.  Congratulations to all the students for your wonderful performances, and to the all the staff for your support/help.  Thank you to all our parent volunteers. A very special congratulations to Mrs. Gregorchuk and Ms. Kynman!  What amazing concerts!  Second to none!

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Christmas Spirit Week begins on Monday. Monday is wear your favourite pajamas for Christmas PJ Day.
• Monday is our last Advent prayer service before Christmas.  This week our theme is love.
• Tuesday is Dress in Green, Red & White day.  Get those Christmas colours going!
• Tuesday is Advisory Groups for our Middle Years students.
• Wednesday is Dress in Your Christmas Best day.  School Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Kelly at 9:00am.  All are welcome to attend.  Students will be dismissed at 11:35am.  There is no BASC that day.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• January 5^th, school resumes after Christmas holidays.  Please note:  the first Principal’s Weekly Update in the new year will be sent out on January 13^th.
• The next Roots of Empathy family visit for our Kindergarten students is January 11^th.
• K-2 Learn to Skate begins on January 9^th. 
• Holy Childhood Association banks are to be returned to your child’s classroom teacher no later than January 16^th. 
• There is no school on January 27^th because teaching staff will be participating in a Faith Development Retreat with Fr. Eric.
• Re-registrations will be distributed on January 30^th for the 2023-2024 school year.
• School Mass will be held on January 31^st.
• 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. 

RAFFLE WINNERS

Congratulations to our raffle winners from our draw last week!

1st Prize – $1000

Katherine Bawtinhimer

2nd Prize – $500

Pearl Taylor

3rd Prize – $250

Darraugh Sichewski

POPCORN DAY

We raised $229.00 for the Holy Childhood Association last Friday with our Popcorn Day fundraiser.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. 

A special thank you to Ms. Furutani who made all the bags of popcorn too.

FLIP GIVE

Happy Advent, family, and friends of SCCS.  FlipGive continues to be ready for you and there is still time for your Christmas shopping.  Let’s end 2022 with a bang!

The great deals continue, ranging from Boston Pizza, Sobeys, Winners, Superstore, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Esso, Best Buy, Old Navy, The Body Shop and The Bay.  Grab them while quantities last.   There are too many places to mention, so please click on the link below to learn more.

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

Getting onto the FlipGive App

For first-time users, click here to join up from any phone or computer:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=NB7F49

Alternatively, if you have downloaded the app, enter this code to connect to the St. Charles School: NB7F49

Please note:  The FlipGive app can be found by searching on Apple iOS, any Android phone, or simply logging into the above link on your computer.

Questions can be directed to onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

Thank you,

The FlipGivers

BASC

• All sessions of BASC programs are done. Thank you, students, for a job well done. 
• January’s BLINE, Cheer, & POM registration forms are on the website, along with the New Year Craft, full day field trip, K-2’s baking cookies, grade 3 & 4 baking donuts and grades 5 to 8 rolling sushi. There are limited spots. Registration forms must be handed in before the Christmas break. Payments can be postdated. 
• There is No PM BASC on Wednesday, December 21^st. 
• There is No lunch program on December 21^st. 

Happy Holidays! Thanks Kim

A MESSAGE FROM FR. MICHAEL FROM ST. CHARLES PARISH

Dear parents,

I know it is that time of year when you are sending in applications for your son or daughter to attend schools such as St. Paul’s High School or St. Mary’s Academy.  I just want you to know that I am willing to do recommendation letters for those children who actually belong to St. Charles Parish.  I will give recommendations for those who are registered with St. Charles Parish and attend there; however, I cannot give a recommendation just on the basis of encountering your child through school events (such as Mass, Reconciliation, other social events).  Also, due to the fact that I have a deadline to finish my Licentiate (Master’s in Theology) from Rome via Detroit, I can only tend to these applications once a week on Tuesdays as I have to cut back on administration.  So please be timely and do not wait until the last minute to ask for my recommendation.  Just a note likewise that things are heavy in my schedule right now so any applications received from this point on will have to wait until January 10, 2023.  Thanks for your understanding and have a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Michael Wollbaum,

Pastor,

St. Charles Parish

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Joyful 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 you a wonderful weekend and as we near closer to Christmas, may we remember to express our gratitude for the many blessings that we receive each day.

See you on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

I am the bread of life.  Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry. (John 6:35)

Update Attachments – Shelmerdines Winter Fundraiser / School Musical

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Flu season continues to be on an upswing at SCCS this week.  I am currently tracking the number of absences amongst both staff and students.  Many of our staff and students have been away ill or sent home due to being ill. 

Please do not send your son/daughter to school if they are symptomatic, ill or have a fever.  Having symptoms which are improving after being ill are understandable, and students can return to school at that time.

Once again, here are some preventive measures to help you manage this flu season. 

Here are some preventive measures to help you manage this flu season. 

Prevention Strategies

1. Each day monitor for any signs or symptoms of illness
2. Stay home when symptomatic or sick
3. Wash your hands often and sanitize if need be
4. Practice respiratory etiquette by sneezing and coughing into your arm
5. Respect individual choice regarding mask use

Here are the public health guidelines still in place regarding COVID-19: 

LET’S LOOK AT THIS WEEK IN REVIEW:

• Volleyball playoffs started this week for our competitive teams. 
• School Mass was held Tuesday morning, and Fr. Robert celebrated the Mass with us.
• I attended a meeting on Tuesday morning for the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools.  This year, I am happy to sit on the Board of Directors for the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools and be able to be part of such a wonderful organization.
• Subway lunch was on Wednesday for those students who ordered.
• Our PAC Meeting was held on Wednesday evening.
• On Thursday, our students participated in an assembly on Storytelling & The Treaty Relationship.  It was a very interesting assembly, and students were given a good overview of how we can learn a lot through stories about the treaty relationship we are learning about today.
• Today our cast was revealed for our school musical!  Excitement was high, and there were many surprised students!  Please see the attached photo to find out who our cast will be for Mary Poppins Jr.

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Advent begins on Sunday, November 27^th.
• Our Advent prayer services for each grade level begin on Monday morning.
• Report cards will be distributed on Monday afternoon. 
• Enrichment classes are on Tuesday for our Middle Years students.
• Our annual Kindergarten Open House will be Tuesday, Nov. 29^th @ 6:30pm. 
• Powerschool re-opens to parents Tuesday morning.
• Pizza day lunch will be on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• On Thursday, our Grs. 5-8 students will be going on a field trip to the Moose Game.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Roots of Empathy will be starting in December for both our Kindergarten classes.
• St. Nicholas Day will be on December 6^th.
• Bline, Pom & Cheer Recitals will be held on Dec. 5^th & 6^th.
• PML Recitals will be held on Dec. 7^th & 8^th.
• Shelmerdine’s pick-up will occur on Dec. 9^th from 3:30-4:30pm.
• Popcorn Day will be held on Dec. 9^th.
• Reconciliation will take place for our Middle Years students on Dec. 13^th over at St. Charles Parish.
• Our annual Christmas Concert will take place in-person on Dec. 16^th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish at 1:00pm & 6:30pm.
• Christmas Spirit Week will begin Dec. 19^th.  More information to follow.
• Last day of school before Christmas holidays is Dec. 21^st.  School Mass will be at 9:00am, and students will be dismissed at 11:35am.  There is no PM BASC that day.

PARKING

You may have noticed that our St. Charles and Sansome drop-off location for our Grs. 4-8 students are no longer being supervised.  We had this drop-off location for a month, however, our average number of families dropping off was 2-4 on a given day.  Therefore, we have suspended that drop-off point.  A very special thank you to the parents who helped with supervision.

OFFICE INFORMATION

The vast majority of the Child Abuse Registry Check applications that SCCS submitted to the CAR office in downtown Winnipeg have been processed and have been returned to SCCS. Please feel free to call the Front Office at 204-837-1520 to see if your CARC is back and on file with us. If your CARC is here, you are free to volunteer with us for the rest of the school year and that is great news! Any applications that have not yet come back to the Front Office from the CAR office should be returned to us soon as they have been trickling in here and there. Thank you everyone and happy volunteering!

With cold and flu season heavily upon us, it is important that you call or email the Front Office to report your child being absent each and every day that they are away. You can leave the Front Office a voicemail at 204-837-1520 any time day or night to report an absence. You do not need to speak with someone in the Front Office directly to report your child being away; leaving a voicemail when it is convenient for you to do so is perfectly fine as voicemails are checked on a very regular basis throughout the day, especially first thing in the morning! =) If emailing is easier for you, please email reception@stccs.ca with a quick note to let us know that your child will be absent; emails are checked on a very regular basis also. Thank you, families, and stay well!

OUR COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS—CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH TEAMS THIS VOLLEYBALL SEASON!

OUR DEVELOPMENTAL VOLLEYBALL TEAMS—CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OUR TEAMS THIS SEASON!

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS INITIATIVE FOR THE ADVENT SEASON

Once again, SCCS has partnered with St. Paul the Apostle Parish to help with Christmas hampers for families in need.  Each grade level has been assigned specific items to bring in, and if you are looking to support in other ways, we are also accepting cash donations in the front office to purchase gift cards for Christmas presents for these families.

Here is the list of items needed at each grade level:

• KL – Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
• KF – Pancake mix and bagged candy
• Gr.1 – Pancake syrup and canned soup
• Gr.1/2 – Oatmeal (not instant) and canned vegetables
• Gr.2 – Rice and tea
• Gr.3 – Stuffing and canned tuna
• Gr.3/4 – Peanut butter and fruit juice
• Gr.4 – Scalloped Potatoes and jello
• Gr.5 –  Cookies and gravy mix
• Gr.6C – Cake mix and jam
• Gr.6V – Sugar and canned spaghetti
• Gr.7 – Coffee and canned fruit
• Gr.8 – Cereal and Macaroni Cheese

Thank you in advance for your support.

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• There is BLINE on Wednesday.  
• Thursday is a new month.

Please make sure your December BASC form & payment is submitted before attending. 

If your child is going even just a few times to BASC, forms are still needed before attending,  

Please leave the form and payment in the mailbox at the front of the school. 

• BLINE Testing is on Monday, December 5^th at 4:45 pm in the main gym. 
• Cheer/POM Recital is on Tuesday, December 6^th at 4:45 pm in the main gym. 

New sessions start in January for BLINE, Cheer, POM, there is a New Year Craft, full day field trip, K-2’s baking cookies, grade 3 & 4 baking donuts and grades 5 to 8 rolling sushi, limited spots with registration date of December 16^th. 

 Thanks Kim

OTHER

On Monday, November 29^th there is a Musical Bake Sale. All items will be $0.50 to $2.00.  

All money raised goes towards the costs of the musical.

There is a Musical Christmas Candy Gram in December.

Thank you for your support.

The Musical Team

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Is your child interested in taking Private Music Lessons?

If so, we currently have openings in our Guitar, Voice, and Piano studios for Terms 2 & 3.

Please contact Mrs. Gregorchuk at chgregorchuk@stccs.ca for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Mrs. Gregorchuk

KINDERGARTEN FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

If you have a child who may be ready for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Mrs. Newman at sec@stccs.ca for more information.  Our Kinder Open House is coming up quickly on November 29^th @ 6:30pm, and applications will be accepted beginning that evening and going forward.  As a current family, make sure that you secure your spot. Thank you to those parents who have already reached out to us. 

FLIP GIVE

FlipGive Black Friday Sales – Annual Online Fundraising Campaign

The Black Friday sales are on and they are hot!   You won’t want to miss out!  Check out the St. Charles FlipGive app to find out more.

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

Quick Signup page:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=NB7F49

   Or enter this code in the app: NB7F49

Happy Shopping!

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and if you aren’t feeling well, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

See you on Monday!
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

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

Update Attachments – Shelmerdines Winter Fundraiser OLPH CraftBakeSale

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It seems that flu season has hit SCCS.  Many of our staff and students have been away ill or sent home due to being ill. 

Here are some preventive measures to help you manage this flu season. 

Prevention Strategies

1. Each day monitor for any signs or symptoms of illness
2. Stay home when symptomatic or sick
3. Wash your hands often and sanitize if need be
4. Practice respiratory etiquette by sneezing and coughing into your arm
5. Respect individual choice regarding mask use

Here are the public health guidelines still in place regarding COVID-19: 

Isolation (Staying Home)

1. Contact tracing is no longer routinely recommended by public health.
2. Close contacts of COVID-19 cases are not required to isolate if they do not have symptoms.
3. Isolation is defined as the period in which individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, or have symptoms of COVID-19, are required to stay away from others to limit further spread. Isolation can reduce the spread of COVID-19 in your household and community. It is important to follow the advice of your local public health authority about when and how to isolate.
   1. Isolate for 5 days after your symptoms started and until you have no fever and your other symptoms have improved over the past 24 hours.
   2. If you don’t have symptoms and test positive, you should isolate for 5 days after your test date.
   3. A mask should be worn, when you have contact with others, for a period of 10 days from the date of the positive test/first onset of symptoms. 

LET’S LOOK AT THIS WEEK IN REVIEW:

• Mrs. Prettie and I attended a Legal Issues Workshop hosted by the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools on Monday after school.
• Lifetouch photo retakes were held Tuesday morning.  The photographer came back on Thursday morning to take the Gr. 8 class photo.
• Advisory groups were held for our Middle Years students on Tuesday morning.
• Many of our PML students participated in a mini-recital Tuesday at lunch hour.
• Musical try-outs were held on Wednesday at lunch hour.
• Wednesday was also Pizza Day for those students who ordered.
• I attended my Administrator’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office Wednesday morning.
• Our Grs. 1, 1-2, & 2 students went on a field trip to the Manitoba Museum today.  They were so excited!  Thank you to the parents who were able to volunteer for the field trip today.
• Today was the last official day of Term 1.
• There is a Craft & Bake Sale at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish tomorrow, Saturday, from 10:00-2:00pm.  Please see attached poster for more details.

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Our next School Mass is on Tuesday morning at 10:30am across the street at the church.  Please feel free to join us.  Fr. Robert from St. John XXIII parish will be celebrating the Mass.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Wednesday evening at 6:30pm is our PAC Meeting.  All parents are invited to attend the meeting.  It will be held in the main gym.
• Thursday our students will have an assembly on “Storytelling & The Treaty Relationship.”

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Advent begins on Sunday, November 27^th.
• Report cards will be distributed on November 28^th.
• Our annual Kinder Open House will be held at 6:30pm in the main gym on November 29^th.  If you know someone who is looking for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year, please let them know about our Kinder Open House.
• On Dec. 1^st, our Grs. 5-8 students will be heading to the Manitoba Moose game.

CAN YOU HELP?

Our Subway Lunch Volunteer Team needs 1 (one) volunteer for next Wednesday, November 23^rd from approximately 1130 am to 1230 pm to assist with distributing Subway to our students. If you can volunteer that day over the lunch hour and are cleared to volunteer by having a current and valid CARC on file with the Front Office, please email reception@stccs.ca. The first person to email reception@stccs.ca who is cleared to volunteer will be contacted and confirmed on Monday. Thank you so much everyone!

BASC

• There is BLINE on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday. 
• There is Curling on Wednesday.  
• The Snowy Craft is on Thursday. 
• There is a BASC Christmas Craft in December. 
• BLINE Testing and the Cheer/POM Recital are in the first week of December. 

All programs start new sessions in January. There is cooking or baking for different age groups too. 

Programs will be posted soon with a registration date due before the Christmas break. 

OTHER

On Monday, November 28^th there is a Musical Bake Sale. All items will be $0.50 to $2.00.  

There is also a Christmas Candy Cane Gram sale in December.  More info to follow.

All money raised goes towards the costs of the musical.

Thank you for your support. Kim

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Is your child interested in taking Private Music Lessons?

If so, we currently have openings in our Guitar, Voice, and Piano studios for Terms 2 & 3.

Please contact Mrs. Gregorchuk at chgregorchuk@stccs.ca for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Mrs. Gregorchuk

KINDERGARTEN FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

If you have a child who may be ready for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Mrs. Newman at sec@stccs.ca for more information.  Our Kinder Open House is coming up quickly on November 29^th @ 6:30pm, and applications will be accepted beginning that evening and going forward.  Make sure that you secure your spot.  that each student will be sent home two Kindergarten Open House invitations for our current families to hand out. You had mentioned that we should send them home on Monday.

FLIP GIVE

Family and friends, the Black Friday and Pre-Christmas sales have begun!   Check out the St. Charles FlipGive app to find out more.

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

Quick Signup page:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=NB7F49

   Or enter this code in the app: NB7F49

Happy Shopping!

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It looks as if this weekend is going to bring us some snow, some colder temperatures, and hopefully, a Grey Cup win!  Go Bombers!

Wishing you all the best for a terrific, warm weekend.

See you Monday.

Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

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

Update Attachments – SCCS Bingo Flyer OLPH CraftBakeSale

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The PAC meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, has been moved to Wednesday, November 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Please update your calendars.

READY, SET, BinGO … FAMILY BINGO NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE!

When: Thursday November 10^th doors open at 6PM (first come, first serve) buy your Bingo cards at the door

Who: Everyone is welcome (kids*, grandparents, neighbours and friends)

Where: St. Paul the Apostle Church (2400 Portage Ave)

Thanks to our generous community, we have some AMAZING prizes! Also, there will be concessions, raffle prizes and more! Please bring cash, and don’t forget your dabbers!  

*must be 12 years old to play unless accompanied by a playing adult

LET’S LOOK AT THIS WEEK IN REVIEW:

• On Tuesday, our Middle Years students had Enrichment, and all our Grs. 3-8 students participated in a Remembrance Day Assembly dress rehearsal.
• Wednesday, we held our annual Remembrance Day Assembly.  It was amazing!  A very special thank you to Doug McCallum, Warrant Officer, for coming to share his experiences with us.  Thank you to all our students who participated in this assembly in a special way.  You did a great job and I’m so proud of you! Our Grs. 3-5 and Grs. 6-8 choirs, our Gr. 1-2 class who shared a poem, Brenden who read his Peace poem, and Kassidy who shared Flanders Fields.  Thank you to Juanita our accompanist, who supported my Music staff and choirs, as well as my Remembrance Day Assembly staff committee who helped in so many ways.
• Wednesday was Subway Lunch for those students who ordered.
• Wednesday evening will be our first Rome Trip meeting for those who are going to Rome.  Heartland Travel will be here to share information and answer questions. So exciting!
• Thursday is report card writing day for teaching staff. There is no school. 
• Friday is also no school as it is Remembrance Day.

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day is on November 15^th.
• Our Middle Years students will have Advisory Groups on Tuesday morning. 
• Pizza Day is on Wednesday for those students who have ordered.
• Musical tryouts begin on Wednesday.
• I will be away Wednesday morning at my Administrator’s Meeting at the Archdiocese office.
• Our Grs. 1, 1-2, & 2 students will be going on a field trip to the Manitoba Museum on Friday, November 18^th.
• Power School shuts down on Tuesday in anticipation of report card writing
• Tuesday is Enrichment for our Middle Years students.

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Our next School Mass will be held on November 22^nd. 
• The PAC Meeting will be held on November 23rd @ 6:30pm.
• Storytelling & The Treaty Relationship Assembly will be held on November 24^th for all our staff/students.
• Advent Prayer Services for all grade levels begin on November 28^th.
• Report cards will be distributed on November 29^th.
• Our annual Kinder Open House will be held at 6:30pm on November 29^th.

BASC

• BLINE is on Monday. 
• There is Cheer & POM on Tuesday 
• Wednesday is BLINE
• There are a few spots left in the Christmas Craft 

It is getting dark out earlier so when picking up your child you need to come to the door or pop your head out and wave. We need to see you before students leave the building. With the colder weather, we will not be standing with the door wide open in the mornings, so please text when at the door. We will open the door when we see your child. Thanks Kim

OTHER

reminder: any grades 5-8 student interested in the musical must have their permission form handed in by November 15th.

PML NEWS

Dear Parents & Guardians,

I am very excited to announce that the P.M.L. program is trying something new this year, in the form of Lunch Hour mini recitals & masterclasses.

These mini recitals will be happening once a month and are designed to offer our talented students more opportunities for performance throughout the school year. They are meant to be informal and fun, a wonderful chance for our students to watch, learn from, and inspire one another. Students will eat their lunch during the recital.

Our first recital is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15^th from 11:35-12:30 on the third floor BASC area. School staff, students, parents, and guardians are invited to attend.

We are all looking forward to this new opportunity and the musical growth it will provide.  

Kind regards,  

Mrs. Gregorchuk 

KINDERGARTEN FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

If you have a child who may be ready for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Mrs. Newman at sec@stccs.ca for more information.  Our Kinder Open House is coming up quickly on November 29^th @ 6:30pm, and applications will be accepted beginning that evening and going forward.  Make sure that you secure your spot.  that each student will be sent home two Kindergarten Open House invitations for our current families to hand out. You had mentioned that we should send them home on Monday.

LIFETOUCH PHOTOS – DON’T FORGET TO ORDER THIS YEAR’S SCHOOL PICTURES

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20 COUNTDOWN TO BLACK FRIDAY DEALS FOR SCCS 

Good day friends of SCCS. Our online app FlipGive is starting its annual Black Friday Deals. Come and check it out! Get yourself a gift cards, with no fuss and no muss, AND help your school! Great deals on now with special Black Friday deals in technology, entertainment, travel, home and more.

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

Quick Signup page:

https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?joincode=NB7F49

Or enter this code in the app: NB7F49

COMMUNITY NEWS

On November 19^th, there is a Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.  See the attached poster for more details.

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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

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend and thank you to all our military families. Those who server, and the families that support those who serve. We sincerely appreciate your service.

Thank you,
Tammy

Principal’s Weekly Update

Great peace have those who love Your law. (Psalm 119:165)

Update Attachments – SCCS Bingo Flyer OLPH CraftBakeSale

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LET’S LOOK AT THIS WEEK IN REVIEW:

• Monday was Halloween and Black & Orange Day at SCCS.  There was a lot of energy in the building! 😊. 
• Tuesday was All Saints Day and Enrichment for our Middle Years students.
• Wednesday was All Soul’s Day and Pizza Day for students who ordered.
• Today was the final due date for all outstanding Middle Years term 1 assignments to be counted towards Term 1 report card marks. 
• Today was also St. Charles Day at SCCS.  We began the day with an assembly to learn about our patron saint, St. Charles of Borromeo, and ended the day with a special treat from Sargent Sundae!  A very special thank you to my student leaders, song leaders, and staff who helped coordinate this assembly. 
• A visitor from The Dream Factory visited SCCS today, to accept the $590.00 that was raised on behalf of the Gr. 8 class’s Christian Service initiative.  Thank you again to everyone who helped make this donation possible!

WHAT’S COMING UP NEXT WEEK? Looking Ahead ……

• Power School shuts down on Tuesday in anticipation of report card writing
• Tuesday is Enrichment for our Middle Years students.
• Our Remembrance Day Assembly will be on Wednesday at 10:30am.  Parents are invited to join us if you are able.
• Wednesday is Subway Lunch for those students who have ordered.
• Heartland Travel will be here on Wednesday evening to speak to those students/parents who have made their deposit and are planning to travel to Rome during Spring Break 2023.
• Thursday there is no school as staff are writing report cards. 
• Thursday evening is our Family Bingo Fundraiser at St. Paul the Apostle Parish beginning at 6:30pm.  No tickets are required, as it is first come, first serve. 
• Friday there is no school as it is Remembrance Day. 

NOT TOO FAR AWAY…

• Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day is on November 15^th.
• The PAC Meeting will be held on November 16^th @ 6:30pm.
• Our Grs. 1, ½, & 2 students will be going to the Manitoba Museum on November 18^th.
• Our next School Mass will be held on November 22^nd.
• Storytelling & The Treaty Relationship Assembly will be held on November 24^th for all our staff/students.
• Advent Prayer Services for all grade levels begin on November 28^th.
• Report cards will be distributed on November 29^th.
• Our annual Kinder Open House will be held at 6:30pm on November 29^th.

LOST

Are you missing an Invisalign?  If so, please check in at the front office as we have two in our possession. 😊

BASC

• BLINE is on Monday. 
• Tuesday is the Winter Craft. 
• Wednesday is Curling. 
• Thursday there is no school, BASC is full.
• No BASC Friday, November 11^th. 

Reminder for all BASC drop off or pickup, please text when at the front door.  Thanks Kim

OTHER

If your child needs utensils, please make sure to send them in their lunch kits.

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

Bingo Night is almost here, and the Planning Committee is putting out a final call for your help!

How can you help?

Volunteers:  We are looking for a few individuals to assist throughout the evening; a great way to accumulate VIP hours!

Prize Donations: Bingo prizes are all assembled from individual items donated by our community, although we have received many wonderful donations thus far, we do need a few more.  Any toys, games and gift certificates would be much appreciated! Donated items will be counted towards volunteer hours.  Prizes can be dropped off at the school (front office).

ONLINE GIFT CARD FOR ST CHARLES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Hello friends and parents of St. Charles School.   As we announced last week, the online gift card app, FlipGive, is up and running, and ready for us to use. 

Available for Apple iOS and Android, this app allows you to get gift cards, and part of the proceeds returns to the school.   Please join us in the fundraising effort, and thanks in advance.

  https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306 brings you right to our web site.   Black Friday is on its way soon, so we will have more to share with you!

Your fundraising team, Rick and Tiffany Lippens

onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca

OTHER NEWS 

• One of the parents in our community is involved in this production in the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sicktwistedtheatreinc/766407

• On November 19^th, there is a Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish.  See the attached poster for more details.

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God our strength,

With you on our side, we can do anything.

With you at our side, we can go anywhere.

With you in our midst, we can be free.

Thank you, God, for giving us the courage to deal with the unknowns in life. Amen.

Remember this weekend that the clocks go back an hour on Sunday, November 6^th.  😊

Wishing you a relaxing weekend, filled with nice memories. 
See you next week!
Tammy