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Posted on November 4, 2022

Principal’s Weekly Update

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

Update Attachments – SCCS Bingo Flyer OLPH CraftBakeSale

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

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 11th. 

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!

When: Family Bingo night is Thursday November 10th doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Bingo cards are to be purchased at the event, so please bring cash, and don’t forget your dabbers!  

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

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

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 6th.  😊

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