Principal’s Message
On Monday, April 8th, our part of the country experienced a partial solar eclipse. While we changed our schedule a bit to make sure kids were not outside unsupervised (or less supervised, we always have staff outside during recess time), it allowed us to take part in something majestic.
Students and staff experienced the eclipse with simple safety glasses on Monday. It allowed us to take the shine out of the sun and allow us to see the event more clearly. While we did not experience the shock and awe of totality, we were able to stop and fully see the wonders of creation.
If you had your new family meeting with me (I believe almost all of our families have now), you heard me speak about being wonderstruck, and I often used the example of the sunrise. Well, after Monday’s space ballet, I have a new example. When I watched our students don their glasses, look up at the sky, and gasp unanimously, I got to see them wonderstruck by the beauty of creation, and in awe of His hand.
I am so grateful we got to experience this unique event as a community here at school! It was something I hope they never forget.
Announcements
Kindergarten Information Open House – TONIGHT
If you are interested in learning more about kindergarten at Covenant, we would like to invite you to our Kindergarten Information Open House which will be held Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm.
The evening will include information about our kindergarten program as well as a chance to meet the teachers and visit the classroom. We ask that you find childcare for your children as this evening is just for parents.
Please send a quick email to [email protected] or call the school office, 780-986-8353, if you are planning to attend but did not RSVP earlier.
Sports Nutrition Workshop
Presented by Taylor Nutrition – April 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
“We provide a fun, interactive, body positive and educational workshop that allows athletes to feel more confident on how to improve their nutrition for good health, growth, and greater sport performance” Taylor Nutrition Website
This workshop is open to all students in grades 4-9; parent supervision is required. No previous sports experience is needed!
Please fill out this short form if you are interested in attending so we can plan appropriately.
Le Carnaval – April 18
Bonjour tout le monde! Hello everyone!
I’m excited that Le Carnaval will take place again this year, led by our Grade 6’s. On Thursday, April 18th, the 4CV, 5J, 5M, and 6B classes will participate in outdoor activities all morning. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a great success. Please contact Nicole McConville at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering your time on Thursday morning. Merci beaucoup!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, April 11
Div. 1 (Gr 1-3): Thursday, April 18
NO Cougar Canteen: Thursday, April 25
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, May 2
Thank you so much for your support!
Date Change Reminder
BGSD Board Highlights
The 2024 March Board Highlights have been posted to the Divison website at: News. They are also posted to our Board Highlights website section.
The Board Highlights are a summary of our Board of Trustee meetings to communicate pertinent information to our staff, school councils, parents, students, and stakeholders. To be environmentally friendly, paper copies are not provided to the schools and School Council Chairs. The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees are also posted on our Division website.
Hot Lunch
Hot Lunches are on Wednesdays.
You can find the forms for Hot Lunch in your student’s PowerSchool account under the Student Fees and Forms heading on the left-hand side. Orders will close on the Tuesday prior to the following week’s hot lunch at 11:59 pm. All orders must be placed online, and payment must be made with form submission to be processed. (No cash or cheques are accepted). Please check your email for a confirmation receipt to ensure that your order went through.
Upcoming Hot Lunches:
April:
- 10 – Dominos Pizza
- 17 – Wok Box
- 24 – KFC
May:
- 1 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 8 – Boston Pizza Pasta
- 15 – Panda Hut
- 22 – Subway
- 29 – Dominios Pizza
If you would like to see which hot lunches are coming up in future months, you can find out on our school events calendar found here.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Hot Lunch, you can reach our Hot Lunch Coordinator, Mrs. Hofstra, via email at: [email protected]
Celebration
We hold weekly assemblies, which we call Celebration. We alternate between Wednesday and Thursday mornings each month so our kindergarten students are each able to join us every other month.
Celebration will be held on Wednesdaysfor the month of April.
Lost & Found
We will post weekly pictures of our lost and found. If you see something that is your child’s, please have them stop by the table and pick it up or let the office know.
All unclaimed items will be donated to a second-hand store by the end of the month.
Athletics:
For a calendar of events including home and away games etc. please click HERE.
Floor Hockey
Grade 5/6 Girls Floor Hockey: The girls played with great resiliency and had a lot of fun together!
Grade 5/6 Boys Floor Hockey: The boys had a great time playing in the tournament last weekend at Mother d’Youville in Beaumont. They were able to bring home the bronze medal! Congratulations boys!
The boys will participate in another tournament this weekend at Ecole Corinthia Park School.
Badminton
Practices are on Tuesday and Thursday this week after school until 5:00 pm for those who are on the team. Playdowns will take place on Tuesday, April 16 from 3:30 – 7:30 pm at various schools in Leduc.
LSCE News:
LSCE Executive Meeting Update
Save the date! The Annual General Meeting for the Leduc Society for Christian Education will be held on May 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm. A light snack and refreshments will be provided, and the grade 9 students will provide babysitting, free of charge.
Fundraising Opportunities
We are excited to announce some fantastic upcoming events and fundraising opportunities happening this Spring! Please see the posters below for more information on these events.
All money raised will go towards a re-do of our school parking lot. For more information please contact Afton Goldsmith at [email protected].
If you would like to donate an item/service for our auction please contact Afton Goldsmith. We are also looking for roasts to be donated for the dinner.
For sponsorship opportunities or to register a team for the golf tournament, click here.
Social Media
To keep up to date on all fundraising opportunities, please follow us on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/covenantchristianschoolfundraisingpage
https://www.instagram.com/fundraising.lsce/
Calendar:
April:
- 10 – Grade 2W Strathcona Wilderness Field Trip
- 12 & 13 – Grade 5/6 Boys Floor Hockey Tournament
- 15 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 18 – Le Carnaval
- 19 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- 22 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 24 – School Council Meeting immediately following Celebration
- 27 – LSCE Live & Silent Auction Social
- 29 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
May:
- 3 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Mrs. Vande Kraats’
- 6 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 7 – Kindergarten & Grade 4LV Field trip to Firehall & LRC
- 13 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 15 – LSCE Annual General Meeting
- 16 & 17 – Grade 3 Drumheller Field Trip
- 17 – PD Day – NO School
- 20 – Victoria Day – NO School
- 21 – CCS Track Meet
- 22 – Grade 8 Birch Bay Ranch Field Trip
- 23 – Grade 9 Mini Mall
- 24 – Tom’s Walk
- 27 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 28 – Grade 2GM Grain Elevator Field Trip
- 28 – LDAA Track Meet
- 30 – Grade 3H/3J Miquelon Field Trip
- 30 – Grade 2W Grain Elevator Field Trip
- 31 – Grandparents Day
Community Events:
April Anxiety Series @ Leduc Public Library
LA Crude Rugby
My name is Lauren Oscapella and I am the President of the LA Crude Rugby Club in Leduc AB. As an effort to grow the wonderful sport of rugby in our broader community, we are hosting 3 free TRY RUGBY sessions in April for ages U5-U18. The U5-U11 divisions are non-contact with a focus on games and skill development. No experience is necessary for any age group.
Mental Health Symposium
Rehoboth Camp Ministry is a Christian summer camp for people with special needs from young children to seniors. We want to share the love of Jesus, provide a summer camp experience, build relationships, and give parents or guardians a week of respite. We need volunteers to make this happen and are looking forward to having you
be a part of this. A willingness to be a friend and help someone have a positive Camp experience is all that is needed. If you are 14 years old and up, have a heart for serving others, have a week to spare this summer, then we are the place for you! Check us out at www.rcmflourish.ca/camp to get more information!
Odds & Ends:
Sign In/Out Form:
Scan Me
Please use the above QR code, orthis link, to sign your child in or out of the building. You can also come into the school and use the Chromebook provided in the office. Please make sure to let the office know you have collected your child before leaving the parking lot (phone call/eye contact) and ask your child to check in at the office when they enter or leave. This ensures everyone is accounted for appropriately in the case of an emergency.
Facebook Page:
As always, Facebook is a great spot to see some of the fun things going on at the school!
