Principal’s Message
I’m excited to share some updates regarding our Jr. High Career and Technology Foundation (CTF) option classes for the upcoming school year. I believe these changes will greatly benefit our students and enhance their ability to be Flourishing Learners.
Starting next year, students will have the opportunity to select four different CTF options throughout the academic year (rather than the three they currently select). This means they’ll engage in a diverse range of activities that cater to their interests and strengths. For example, they might choose to participate in 3D Printing, Robotics, Culinary Arts, and Environmental Science over the course of the year.
Some CTF options will require consecutive term selections. This ensures that students have ample time to delve deeply into certain subjects and work on substantial final projects. For instance, if a student selects Drama or Paint the Walls, they’ll need to commit to consecutive terms to allow for the development and completion of their projects. This extended time frame allows for more in-depth exploration and fosters a sense of mastery in the chosen area.
I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Junior High team for their dedication to innovation and their willingness to provide feedback on the CTF program. Their input has been invaluable in shaping this enhanced learning experience for our students.
Overall, I believe that these changes will empower our students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and take ownership of their learning journey. As we continue to focus on being Kingdom Builders; I think these will allow students to figure out how to be “Flourishing Learners, who Delight in God, and are Inspired to Serve.”
Announcements
CCS Track Meet – MANY Volunteers Needed
Our annual CCS Track Meet will be held on Tuesday, May 21 and is for all grade 1-9 students. This event requires close to 30 volunteers in order for it to be a success. If you can free up your schedule on May 21, please sign up for one of the positions at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AAAC2FA0FBC34-49039919-2024
Thank you in advance!
Sports Nutrition Workshop – TONIGHT!!!
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.
Learning Commons – The Human Library
Le Carnaval – April 18
We braved a cold and unexpected winter-like day on Thursday, April 18th for Le Carnaval. Traditionally held in the winter, but postponed this year because of the extreme temperatures earlier this year. The Grade 6 French Class planned and led the grade 4 & 5 students through various outdoor activities, including Octopus Crab Tag, The Floor is Lava, Spud, Le Football, Mini World Cup, An Obstacle Course, Secret Church and La Tire (Maple Taffy). The snow was collected by the students in our Polar Bear Club and frozen in our school deep freeze, so that we could make La Tire the traditional way of rolling it in the snow. A frosty and fun time was had by all!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
NO Cougar Canteen: Thursday, April 25
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, May 2
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, May 9
Div. 1 (Gr 1-3): Thursday, May 16
Thank you so much for your support!
Date Change Reminder
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:
- 24 – KFC
May:
- 1 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 8 – Boston Pizza Pasta
- 15 – Panda Hut
- 22 – Subway
- 29 – Dominos 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 Thursdays for the month of May.
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.
This jacket was left at the movie night at the beginning of the month. Please contact the office if it is yours.
Athletics:
For a calendar of events including home and away games etc. please click HERE.
Badminton
Badminton wrapped up on Tuesday with LDAA finals in Beaumont. Joseph and Lukas won bronze medals in boys singles. Jill and Lauren & Ian placed fourth in girls singles and mixed doubles. Jaden played some hard-fought matches in boys singles as well. All athletes were great representatives of our school. Go, Cougars!!
LSCE News:
LSCE Executive Meeting Update
Spring Activities: We look forward to seeing you at some of our spring activities, including the Family Fun Night with a live and silent auction, the AGM, Grandparent and Special Friends Day, and the golf tournament!
AGM May 15: The Executive intends to provide documents within the next few weeks for the AGM to be held on May 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Babysitting will be available free of charge for those who need it.
All supporting documents are now available on our website as well as in the information package linked below. This meeting is a chance to hear about the past year from both the Society Executive and Principal’s perspective, as well as hear our plans for the future. We will also review and approve financial information, including last year’s financial statements and the condensed budget for the upcoming year. In accordance with our bylaws, all those who have been Society members in good standing since April 15, 2024, are entitled to vote at the AGM. Non-society members (e.g., spouses) are also welcome to attend. Society members who cannot attend may instead submit absentee ballots (also in the information package and on our website).
AGM Documents:
LSCE Absentee Ballot for May 15, 2024
Executive positions: We have 2 vacancies on the Executive next year, and 2 nominations to fill these vacancies. Please contact Executive Chair Danny Dodds or Society Administrator Lisa Gatzke by Wednesday, May 8, 2024, if you have any objections to the nomination of Jon Janssen or Colin Werden. If no legitimate objections are received, both will be acclaimed as new members of the Executive for next year.
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:
- 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
Youth Week – May 5th – 11th
Youth aged 12-17 are welcome to attend, and all activities are FREE!
Activities vary from drop-in to registered, and a few require a waiver to be completed. More details/information can be found at www.leduc.ca/youthweek
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!
Gull Lake Centre Summer Camp
Gull Lake Centre is a Christian camp where the vision is to create a space for campers to connect with Christ and with each other.
This is done through:
– summer camps for children of all ages (5-18), family camp, winter camps (grades 4-12)
– LTD program (Leadership Training and Discipleship) for high school students, 3-year program. The key elements of the LTD program are mentorship, experience, and community. The teens are taught to lead while being given space to grow their relationship with God.
– new FED program (Faith Experience and Discipleship) which is a volunteer program for teens during the summer where you both contribute to the operation of camp and also get to enjoy all the fun activities they offer, 1 week commitment
Website: https://www.gulllakecentre.ca
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!
