Principal’s Update – January 10th, 2025
New Year, New Beginnings
The start of a new year offers a fresh opportunity for reflection and growth. It’s a great time for students to set goals that foster motivation and engagement in learning. Encourage your child to think about areas where they want to improve – whether it’s becoming more organized, building stronger friendships, or developing better study habits. Writing down goals and revisiting them regularly helps keep progress in focus and builds accountability.
Goal setting also supports a growth mindset, the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and perseverance. Instead of focusing solely on grades, children benefit from embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and celebrating progress. You can encourage this at home by asking questions like, “What challenge did you tackle today?” or “What can you try differently next time?” This approach nurtures resilience and a love of learning.
As we continue this school year, let’s work together to inspire students to take risks, grow through effort, and stay curious. With thoughtful reflection and goal setting, we can help children develop skills that will guide them far beyond the classroom. At the same time, let us remind our children—and ourselves—that while striving for excellence is important, we are loved unconditionally, just as we are. With this truth in our hearts, we can approach new challenges with joy, confidence, and gratitude.
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK …
- Monday was our first day back after Christmas Break!
- Learn to Skate started for all K-2 students!
- PML Term 2
- Enrichment Classes and Hockey Enrichment
- Wednesday Pizza Fundraising Lunch
- Thursday was Early Dismissal
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK …
- Learn to Skate
- Advisory Groups and Hockey Enrichment
- Musical Bake Sale on Tuesday, January 14th
- Wednesday Subway and Hot Dog Fundraising lunch on Wednesday
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP …
- School Mass on Tuesday, January 21st at 1030 am – ALL ARE WELCOME!
- Re-registrations will be distributed
- Toonies for Tuition Colour Day
- Kinder Fair and General Open House
More detailed information can be found on the school website, in the calendar section under Parent Zone!
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
Thank you to everyone in our community for following the parking protocols and signage to help keep everyone safe. Reminder, there is NO STOPPING in the bus loop. This is also a NO IDLE ZONE.
We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help with this initiative. As a thank you, FREE BASC (Before and After School Care) is being offered to our volunteers. You can sign up directly here: PARKING LOT & LOADING ZONE PATROL | Monday to Friday
BASC
- Monday BLINE starts.
- Tuesday is the New Year Craft.
- Wednesday is BLINE.
- Thursday is Apple Crisp Bake for Grades 3-5.
- There are a few spots left in the full day BASC, registration is needed to attend.
Feel free to contact me with any questions at 204-880-8245 or email kfurutani@stccs.ca. Ms. Furutani
PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR
Toonies for Tuition Colour Day is an annual fundraising initiative supporting national bursary programs that help students attend Catholic schools. Students can participate by bringing a toonie to school, on Friday, January 22nd, 2025 earning the opportunity to enjoy a Colour Day in return. Thank you for your support!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a child born in 2020 who is ready for kindergarten, please email enewman@stccs.ca to request a registration package. We are currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews for January. Kindergarten acceptances will be finalized in February, and we anticipate wait lists again this year.
Additionally, we are now booking spots for our Kinder Fair and Open House happening in January. Don’t miss out!
Flyer cards are being sent home with each student in the hope that you will share them with family and friends or post them in appropriate places. Our parent community has always been our best source of promotion, and we sincerely appreciate your help in spreading the word about how wonderful SCCS is. Thank you for your support!
LEARN-TO-SKATE: REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS
- CSA Caged helmet
- Neck guard
- Knee pads (attached under the snow pants)
- Snow pants or splash pants to cover the uniform pants
- Gloves
- Skates
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items will be displayed on tables in our Front Lobby from Monday, January 13th, to Friday, January 17th. If your child is missing any belongings, please take a moment to look through the items. Any unclaimed items remaining after Friday will be donated.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
INTRODUCTORY MEETING for Grade 2 and up WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND CHILDREN
10:30 am Sunday, January 26, 2025, Saint John XXIII Church 3390 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
PLEASE CONTACT OUR PASTORAL ASSISTANT, SHARON CAMIER, TO REGISTER: Call Sharon at 204-832-7206 or email sharon@johnxxiii.ca
SCIENCE FAIR: BE A JUDGE!
We’re excited to announce that preparations for the Science Fair are well underway! To make this event even more special, we’re looking for parent volunteers to join our panel of judges. If you have a background in science, medicine, engineering, or a related field, we’d love to have your expertise. Please note that judges will not be assigned to evaluate their own child’s project and will be provided with training to help them.
TURF CAMPAIGN – FROM THE GROUND UP – HELP BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
We are asking for your help! So far we have raised $69,020. You can track our progress on the school website. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
| Generous Donors Supporting our Turf Campaign |
| Val Pelleck |
| Ike Ogbu |
| Paul Fia, Christine Ferreira and Family |
| John and Nicole Klassen and Family |
| Boonen Family |
Thank you!
Here is a video preview link of the turf project completed by Venture Landscaping:
https://listings.uncutcreatives.com/videos/0192fdf4-eaae-71a9-afcc-7624693d82bb
God declares, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
-Isaiah 43:19This verse beautifully captures the spirit of hope and renewal that comes with each new year. It is a time to reflect on the blessings we have received, to learn from our past experiences, and to look forward with faith-filled hearts to the opportunities that lie ahead. God calls us to embrace change with trust in His plan and confidence in His grace.
Next week, I will be away from January 15 -17, 2025, as I will be attending a three-day Catholic School Principals’ Retreat. This retreat is an important opportunity for reflection, collaboration, and professional growth as we continue to strengthen the mission and values of Catholic education.
As a result, I will not be sending out a Principal’s Update next Friday. However, if there are any urgent matters during my absence, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school office, and they will ensure your concerns are addressed.
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Aneta Prettie PRINCIPAL
St. Charles Catholic School
Phone: 204-837-1520 ext. 222
Link to .pdf version of Principal’s Update.