Principal’s Weekly Update – February 2nd, 2024
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)
Update Attachments – : School Mini Warriors Flyer
The SCCS Board of Directors is preparing for the 2024 planning session and would like to include the thoughts and vision of the parents. A questionnaire has been prepared for your completion. Your responses are anonymous, and your input is greatly appreciated and valued. Please take a few moments to complete the questionnaire. We would like responses submitted by February 5th.
Sincerely,
The Board Planning Committee
*IMPORTANT* HOT LUNCH FUNDRAISER – FEBRUARY 14
Please double check your MunchaLunch account for Ash Wednesday (Feb 14) as existing hot dog and Booster Juice orders have been cancelled and credited to your account. Hot dogs have been replaced with a cheese pizza option.
Please place your cheese pizza, Booster Juice and chips orders ASAP!
All February 14 lunch orders are due (with payment) by February 7.
Any questions? Kindly reach out to fundraising@stccs.ca .
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…
- Re-registrations were distributed on Monday. All re-registrations are due on February 23rd.
- Our grades 7 & 8 students had Enrichment classes on Tuesday morning.
- There was a PML Noon Recital on Tuesday.
- Our annual Kinder Fair/Grades 1-8 General Open House happened on Tuesday evening. What a wonderful evening! Thank you again to all of you who share your experiences about SCCS with others. So much positive feedback! It is sincerely appreciated.
- We were lucky enough have some former students come to volunteer this week at SCCS! 😊
- Thursday, we had our “I Love to Read” month kick-off assembly. It was also early dismissal because teaching staff had their monthly Staff Meeting.
- Today was “Read My Shirt” day at SCCS. Students/staff were encouraged to wear shirts that have words on them for “I Love to Read” month.
- Today we had a wonderful band concert from Westwood Collegiate. Their Senior Jazz band, under the direction of Mr. Greg Edwards, came to play for us. It was an amazing concert and our students especially loved when they played YMCA!
- Tonight is Bingo Night! 😊 See you all soon!
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK….
- Grade 7 & 8 exam week begins on February 5th.
- I will be attending my monthly Principal’s Meeting on February 7th.
- On February 8th, the grade 4 class will have a WISE Kid-Netic presentation here at school.
- On Friday, students are encouraged to bring a flashlight to school to participate in “Flashlight Friday.”
- The Middle Years Ski Trip is on February 9th.
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP…..
- Catholic Schools Week begins February 12th. Stay tuned for more information!
- Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast will be held in our school cafeteria on February 13th.
- Ash Wednesday School Mass is on February 14th over at the church.
- There is no school on February 16th as teaching staff are participating in our annual Catholic Schools PD Day at St. Mary’s Academy.
- There’s no school on February 19th as it is Louis Riel Day.
- February 22nd will be “Character Dress up Day.” Students and staff are encouraged to dress up as your favourite book character.
- Grades 3-8 will be going to the Festival Du Voyageur on February 23rd.
- All re-registrations are due on February 23rd.
- Pink Shirt Day is coming on February 28th. We will be having a special assembly that day. More details to follow.
- February 29th will be a “Flash Reading Mob” at SCCS.
EXAM SCHEDULE FOR GRADES 7 & 8
Monday, February 5th—ELA
Tuesday, February 6th—Math
Wednesday, February 7th—Social Studies
Thursday, February 8th—Science
BASC
- BLINE starts on Monday.
- Last Curling is on Wednesday.
- Thursday is Donut Baking.
- Donuts, Pizza and Sushi workshops are all FULL.
- Friday, February 16th is full Day BASC. You must register to attend.
- March and April forms are available.
- There are crafts and field trips both months.
- BASC Tax Receipts will be sent home around the 16th of February.
- BASC Summer Care applications will be available February 20th
If you have any questions about BASC please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks Kim.
PERFUMES / HAIRSPRAY
We are having some issues with older students bringing perfume and scented hairspray to school. Many of our students, and some of our staff, have allergies to these products.
Please do not send these products to school going forward.
Teachers will also be having a conversation with students regarding this matter.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
MANITOBA MOOSE TICKETS OPPORTUNITY
The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club is excited to announce the date for their “Independent Schools Game.” This season the game will take place on Saturday, February 17th, 2023 @ 2 PM (Mini Bobblehead for the first 3,000 to enter the doors)
They have made a few changes to the program for the 2023/24 season! Each St. Charles family will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the game. You can purchase additional tickets at only $18.80 plus fees (regular $37 to $42.25)!
I have taken this opportunity to register St Charles for the Independent School Offer to attend the Moose game – here is your custom link for the game
https://fevo-enterprise.com/Stcharles7
Seats are subject to availability. All our school families will be sitting in the same section!
Have fun!
BLESSING BAG UPDATE
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have successfully collected $510.00 for our Blessing Bag initiative! The funds gathered will now be utilized to assemble Blessing Bags over the next couple of weeks at the school. These thoughtfully prepared bags will be filled with essential items and necessities to bring comfort and warmth to those in need. We plan to deliver these Blessing Bags to Siloam Mission later this month. Once again, thank you for your incredible support. It is heartening to witness the power of our community coming together to spread kindness. We will keep you updated on the progress of the Blessing Bag initiative and look forward to sharing the impact we make together.
SCCS Spiritual School Goals Committee
LOADING ZONE
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the drop off in the loading zone in the mornings, please click on the link below to sign up. A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed up to date and are working so hard to keep our students safe. We sincerely appreciate it!
VOLUNTEER FOR MORNING LOADING ZONE PATROL 2024
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
“Our Annual Golf Tournament is just around the corner; We require an additional team member to coordinate prizes. If you are interested in taking on this role, please email fundraising@stcsc.ca”
ONLINE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN – FLIPGIVE APP
Hello again friends and family of St. Charles School. FlipGive gift cards and online shopping are waiting for you right now, as we have a New Year and New Deals. The FlipGive app runs on iPhone or Android phones, as well as off of any Windows or Apple computer.
The Shoe Company, Ardene, Canadian Tire, Sephora, Crocks, Marks, Walmart, Safeway, Winners, Old Navy, Gap, Boston Pizza, Tim Hortons, Applebee’s, Starbucks, Indigo, Door Dash are all waiting for you to check out.
Also don’t forget: for electronics gifts checkout Roblox, Sony, Kobo, XBox, HP, and Best Buy. Get a gift for yourself or for your friends, family, or favourite teacher and help raise funds without all the hassle of having to go in-person. Valentine’s day is coming, so you will be ready.
HOW-TO For New Members:
You can download the app from Google Play if on Android phone, or the Apple Store. To sign up, click here:
https://flipgive.app.link/teams/join?fundraiser_name=Rick+Lippens&joincode=NB7F49
HOW-TO For Existing Members:
Once you have signed up, to access the app and check things out at any time, see our link here:
https://www.flipgive.com/teams/282306-st-charles-catholic-school-fundraising-team/home
For Any Questions
If you have any questions, please contact us at this email address anytime: Onlineshop_fundraising@stccs.ca
You are only a click away from helping out St. Charles Catholic School. Happy Shopping from Your Online Fundraising Team
Come Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above.
Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide,
Stay close by every child’s side. Amen!
This has been a great week! Wishing you all a terrific weekend, and I look forward to seeing you at the Family Bingo Evening tonight!
Tammy