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Posted on October 24, 2025

Principal’s Weekly Update and Important Information- October 24, 2025

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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …

  • Book Fair
  • Grade 6 & 8 Immunization
  • School Mass
  • Fundraiser Lunch is Hot Dog/Subway
  • Musical tryouts
  • Parent Teacher Interviews
  • Staff Appreciation Day
  • St. Mary’s Academy Movie Night
  • MTS PD Day on Friday – No School
  • SCCS Halloween Howl Dance
  • Raffle Ticket Deadline on Friday

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …

  • Enrichment on Tuesday
  • Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch
  • Musical Bake Sale on Thursday. Everything $1 or $2
  • Halloween on Friday

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …

  • Enrichment on November 4th
  • St. Charles Day Assembly on November 4th
  • PAC Meeting at 630 pm in our Cafeteria on November 5th
  • Wednesday Hot Dog/Subway Fundraising Lunch on November 5th
  • PML Lunch Hour Recital from 1135 am to 1230 pm on November 6th
  • 230 pm Early Dismissal on November 6th
  • Remembrance Day Assembly on November 7th

STAFF APPRECIATION DAY

Thursday we celebrated Staff Appreciation Day, and it was such a wonderful reminder of how special our community is. Our staff are truly amazing!
We enjoyed a delicious luncheon provided by our parent community—thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. The meal from Supper Central was fantastic.
On behalf of all the staff at St. Charles Catholic School, thank you for making us feel special and for your continued support throughout the year.

REPORT CARD UPDATES: UNDERSTANDING THE 4-3-2-1 ACHIEVEMENT SCALE

Beginning this year, Kindergarten to Grade 6 report cards will use a 4–3–2–1 achievement scale to reflect student learning in alignment with Provincial Curriculum Standards. This scale helps describe how well a student demonstrates their understanding and ability to apply skills that have been taught.

4 – Very Good to Excellent
The student meets grade-level expectations independently and can apply skills to new situations. Work shows confidence, accuracy, and transfer of learning.

3 – Good Understanding
The student meets grade-level expectations independently with familiar material. There may be small errors, but overall understanding is strong.

2 – Basic Understanding
The student shows partial understanding and often needs teacher support or prompting. Skills are emerging but not yet consistent.

1 – Limited Understanding
The student does not yet meet the grade-level expectations, even with support, and needs re-teaching or additional practice.

This scale provides a more accurate reflection of how well students are progressing in relation to the curriculum. More information will be shared with families in the coming weeks.

HOCKEY SKILLS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

An exciting opportunity for students in Grades 6-8!
2 Links for Registration:

JP Vigier form: https://form.jotform.com/241214617217247
SCCS Permission Click form: https://permission.click/3zryB/ca

PARKING REMINDER

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. To help support this effort, we are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our parking lot and loading zone patrol.

Please sign up using the link below: 2025–2026 Volunteers Needed | Parking Lot & Loading Zone Patrol Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

2025-2026 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL

Your support makes a real difference in ensuring safety for our students and families.

HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER

Reminder: All orders must be placed through MunchALunch at www.munchalunch.com ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.

BASC

Weekly Programs:

  • Monday – BLINE
  • Tuesday – Halloween Craft
  • Wednesday – BLINE and Cheer

November Programs:

  • The Donuts, Cookies, and Sushi classes are now full.
  • Full-Day BASC on November 10 and November 21 are almost full. You must be registered to attend.
  • There are still spots available in Curling, Winter Craft, and Christmas Craft—register soon to save your spot!
  • If you have any questions about BASC, please feel free to contact Ms. Furutani.

GRADE 4 BIBLE CELEBRATION

Our Grade 4 students participated in a special Bible Celebration, a meaningful part of their Religion curriculum. During this time, students learned how the Bible is organized and how to look up and read Scripture, deepening their understanding of God’s Word.

We recognize that our Grade 4 students are now at an age where they are ready to receive their own Bible and begin exploring it with greater independence. The celebration took the form of a beautiful prayer service organized by the teachers, where each student was called by name to receive their Bible.

This milestone marks an important moment in their faith journey—an acknowledgment that they are growing up and becoming more capable of understanding and living out God’s message in their daily lives.

GRADE 8 RETREAT

Our Grade 8 students began their final year at St. Charles with a meaningful retreat day! A special opportunity to reflect, grow, and come together as a class. The retreat sets the tone for a year of religious study and reflection, helping students begin to think about their time at St. Charles and how their experiences here have shaped who they are. It also invites them to consider how their faith and values will guide them as they move on to high school next year.
The day included a prayer service, games, crafts and activities, and reflection sessions. My message to the Grade 8s was simple: Enjoy this last year. Appreciate all the “last” moments that come with it. You are the leaders of our school, and we are so proud of you.

A special thank you to the Middle Years teachers for all of their preparation, planning, and energy in organizing such a meaningful day for our students.

SAVE THE DATE – SO MANY GREAT THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

…. Trivia Night … Shrek the Musical Bake Sale … For more information, please check out a .pdf copy of Mrs. Prettie’s Principal’s Update (link at the bottom of this post).

VOLUNTEER NEEDED – PRODUCE PICK-UP COORDINATOR

We are looking for a Volunteer Produce Pick-Up Coordinator to help with our school’s weekly produce deliveries. The role involves picking up produce from Safeway every Wednesday morning and delivering it to the school. You do not need a large vehicle—everything will comfortably fit in a car.

If you are available and interested in helping, please contact our Fundraising Committee at fundraising@stccs.ca for more details.

Your support helps keep our school programs running smoothly—thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity.

HALLOWEEN AT SCCS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

This year, students and staff are invited to dress up for Halloween. In the past, this was a black and orange Colour Day, and that option is still available. Students may also wear a costume or Halloween-themed accessory to school.

Costume Guidelines:

  • Costumes must be school-appropriate.
  • Masks and headwear may be brought to school to show but cannot be worn during the day.
  • Accessories that may interfere with learning can be shown, then placed in lockers or cubbies.
  • Costumes that are suggestive, too scary, or otherwise inappropriate for school will be addressed, and students will be asked to remove them.

The day will end with a costume parade and costume prizes! We are excited to celebrate together as a school community.

TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND

We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $97,095. Amazing!
You can track our progress on the school website.

Wishing you all a great weekend!

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

Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.