Principal’s Update – March 14, 2025
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …
- Learn to Skate
- Advisory Groups
- Winter Camp
- Subway/Hot Dog Lunch
- Archie’s Pizza pick-up
- Basketball Games
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …
- Final Learn to Skate
- St. Patrick’s Day Colour Day!
- Musical Bake Sale
- Tuesday Enrichment Groups
- Pizza Fundraising Lunch
- ROME parent meeting on Wednesday March 19th at 630PM
- Science Fair on Friday
- Report Cards will be distributed on Friday
- Basketball Playoffs begin
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Advisory Groups
- Wednesday Fundraising Lunches
- Parent Teacher Interviews/Student Led Conferences
- Lost & Found will be put out in our Front Lobby before Spring Break
- Staff Appreciation Day March 27th
- No school Friday March 28th and BASC ends at 4PM
- Spring Break!!!
More detailed information can be found on the school website, in the calendar section under Parent Zone!
BASC
A few updates and reminders for BASC:
- BLINE is on Monday & Wednesday
- Tuesday is on Wood Burning
- Tennis is on Thursday.
- Friday, March 28th all day BASC and closes at 4PM. Register by March 17th!
- BASC forms and payments must be submitted before attending BASC.
- May & June forms will be out next week: There will be GOLF in May & June. Tennis in May on the tennis courts outside. Mother’s Day craft & Father Day craft, and a baking class.
- BASC forms and payments must be submitted before attending BASC.
📞 Last-minute BASC? If you need BASC or need to cancel on the same day, please text me directly at 204-880-8245. I provide the attendance list to teachers daily, so there’s no need to contact the office.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Ms. Furutani
SUMMER CAMP applications are now available! There are a few spots left. If interested or have any questions, please contact Ms. Furutani. 📧 kfurutani@stccs.ca📞 204-880-8245
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
Thank you to everyone in our community for following parking protocols and signage to help keep our students safe!
- Volunteers Needed! We are always looking for extra hands to support this initiative. As a thank you, FREE BASC (Before and After School Care) is offered to our volunteers.
- Sign up for Loading Zone Patrol (Monday – Friday) on ParentZone!.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
We are excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at school! On Monday March 17th, students are invited to participate in a Colour Day by wearing green or other festive St. Patrick’s Day attire. This is a fun opportunity to build school spirit and enjoy the celebration together.
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is known for spreading Christianity and teaching about the Holy Trinity using a shamrock. As part of our celebration, students will take part in classroom activities that explore the story of St. Patrick, Irish traditions, and the values of faith, kindness, and perseverance. Activities may include reading stories, engaging in creative arts and crafts, and fun learning challenges related to the day.
As always, we encourage students to dress comfortably and appropriately for the school day. We look forward to seeing a sea of green in our hallways! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
As part of our Lenten journey, we are participating in 40 Cans for Lent, a food drive rooted in Catholic values of compassion and service. This initiative encourages us to give to those in need by collecting non-perishable food items for Winnipeg Harvest.
Students can bring donations to their homeroom teacher’s collection boxes. Together, we can make a difference by living out our faith through generosity and kindness. Thank you for your support!
LENTEN CHALLENGE
Encourage your child to “Walk with Jesus” this Lent by marking each day with ways they prepare their hearts for Easter. Students could draw a Lent symbol in the box if they did something to prepare their hearts for Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. An information sheet and calendar were sent home with each student on Wednesday.
Focus on the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving!
Please return completed calendars by Thursday, April 24, for a chance to win a small Easter prize. Winners will be chosen Friday from each grade level!
MUSICAL FUNDRAISER
There is a Musical Fundraiser on Monday March 17th! All items at the Bake Sale are $1 and help support our School Musical. It’s also a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Thank you everyone for your support.
STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES AND PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS
K-6 students will participate in conferences in their homeroom classrooms, where they will present a portfolio of their learning to their parents. For Grade 7-8 students, as well as K-8 specialist teachers (French, Gym, and Music), parents will have the opportunity to schedule Parent-Teacher Interviews to discuss student progress. Also, a Lost and Found table will be set up. Please take a moment to check for any missing items. You are welcome to take a look around the school during your visit! We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity. Please book your conference/interview using this link:
SCCS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Save the Date! This year’s Golf Tournament is Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ Breezy Bend Golf Course, please mark it in your calendars! We need help from the entire St Charles community to make this a success.
Golfer Registration Form: GolferREGISTRATION2025PDF Document · 197 KB
Sponsorship Form: SCCSSponsorshipPACKAGE-2025PDF Document · 193 KB
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
- Our school is participating in Jump Rope for Heart – a fundraiser that will encourage our students to get active, build healthy habits and give back.
- Our school’s fundraising page link is https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/84810
- THANK YOU to the many supports who have already donated!!!
MUSICAL
St. Charles Catholic School is performing Dot & the Kangaroo Jr. at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on May 5thwith a matinee and evening show.
Tickets are available in the school front office or please contact Ms. Furutani.
There are also three gift baskets to win, and tickets can be purchased in the front office and on May 5th.
Thank you for your support!
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM MANITOBA
Today, in celebration of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM), Mrs. Mardis and her Grade 3 class participated in an interactive workshop presented by Manitoba Agriculture in the Classroom. Through discussions and hands-on activities, students explored the connections between agriculture and the food they eat, gaining a deeper appreciation for its role in their daily lives—all while engaging with curricular outcomes.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair, The Magic of Books, is coming our way (YAY!). The Magic of Books is the power books have to transport readers to new worlds, expand their minds, and improve comprehension, vocabulary and creativity. Students choosing their own books empowers and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND – as always – every purchase at the Fair benefits our school. Visit the Book Fair in the cafeteria March 24 – 28, 2025 Click the link to volunteer: VOLUNTEER at our SCHOLASTIC “THE MAGIC OF BOOKS” BOOK FAIR March 24-28, 2025
REPORT CARDS
These past two weeks, our teachers have been hard at work preparing report cards for every student. Writing report cards is a thoughtful and detailed process that involves carefully assessing each student’s progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
Teachers use a combination of daily classwork, assessments, observations, and student participation to determine each child’s level of achievement. Marks are assigned based on curriculum expectations and reflect not only test and assignment results but also effort, engagement, and overall understanding of the material.
In addition to marks, report card comments provide valuable insights into each student’s learning journey. Comments reflect their achievements, the goals they have met, challenges they may have encountered, and next steps for continued growth. This feedback helps guide both students and parents in understanding progress and areas of focus moving forward.
Report cards will be shared with families on March 21st. If you have any questions once you receive your child’s report card, please feel free to reach out to their teacher.
ARCHIE’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER
A big thank you to our Coordinator, Amber, for organizing such a successful fundraiser for our school! We are grateful for the support of all our families and hope you enjoy your pizza!
SANDBOX/PLAYHOUSE TOYS NEEDED
We are looking to add more fun and engaging items to our outdoor play areas! If you have any gently used sandbox toys or playhouse toys that your family no longer needs, we would greatly appreciate your donations. These items help enhance creative play and outdoor learning for our students.
If you would like to contribute, please drop off any donations at the school office. Thank you for your generosity!
TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $72,020. You can track our progress on the school website.
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
-Matthew 17:5This passage reminds us to focus on Jesus during Lent, listening to His teachings and deepening our faith as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Sincerely,
Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222
Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.