Principal’s Message
As we come together after the Family Day holiday, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations I have with my own children when they return home from school. It occurred to me that the words we use and the questions we ask shape not only their outlook on the day but also their understanding of God’s world around them.
In our household, I’ve been making a conscious effort to steer our discussions toward positivity, growth, and love. Instead of focusing solely on the events of the day (or if anyone has wronged us), I’ve been asking questions that highlight kindness, assistance, and moments of joy. It’s been heartwarming to witness how these simple shifts in conversation have influenced their perceptions and attitudes.
With this in mind, I wanted to encourage all of us as parents to consider the narratives we’re shaping with our children. By prompting them to reflect on acts of kindness, instances of help, and the best parts of their day, we’re not just fostering much needed social skills; we’re instilling our Christian values of respect, honesty, empathy, gratitude, and optimism.
Together, let’s continue to guide our children through positive conversations that empower them to see His beauty and goodness in the world around them.
Announcements
Student-Led Conferences – Tomorrow!
We will be holding Student-Led Conferences tomorrow from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in the student’s homeroom. This evening will be a an opportunity for parents to accompany their child(ren) to their homeroom so they can teach/show them what they have been learning! There is no need to make an appointment, just drop in, with your child(ren) any time between 4:00-7:00 pm and head to their homeroom!
A student-led conference is a meeting with a student and his or her family and teachers during which the student shares his or her portfolio of work and discusses progress with family members. The student facilitates the meeting from start to finish. Student-led conferences can be implemented at all grade levels, K–9. Preparation for a conference creates an authentic purpose for good organizational and communication skills. The structure builds students’ sense of responsibility and accountability for their own learning, and it helps to hone their understanding of what it means to meet learning targets.
Incorrect Date
There was a change of dates to the May calendar AFTER our school magnets were printed for the year. Please be aware that the PD day in May IS on Friday, May 17, NOT Tuesday, May 21.
Preschool Registration
Preschool registration is now OPEN to the general public! You can find all forms and the registration process here.
CCS Staff Appreciation
We would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude for all the amazing members of our staff! Please click on the links below to show your appreciation and sign up today to bless our staff in a special way.
February 26 – Breakfast
February 28 – Taco Lunch
February 26 & 28 – Supervision
Please note: If you are bringing food for Staff Appreciation, please drop it off at the office in the morning.
Slices for Hope, Pizza With a Purpose
Hello CCS families, my name is Mrs. Teresa Ruzycki, I have enjoyed being an EA at Covenant for 1.5 years. I live in Beaumont with my husband, Peter, our children, Jennifer (17) and Sheldon (14) and our two dogs, Peaches & Nova. I am thankful to partner with the 7/8H class for this FLEx opportunity; Slices for Hope, Pizza with a Purpose. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, as are two of my aunts! 17 years cancer free for my mom this fall; what a blessing! I feel that donating my hair is a simple way I can show compassion and support during a difficult time. I am excited to donate my hair to Angel Hair for Kids on March 7th during Celebration!
Did you know that a child’s wig costs $2,000! With the profits from the sale of slices of pizza, drinks, and raffle tickets, we’re hoping to be able to purchase a wig for a deserving sick child. Thank you for your generosity and support!
***A tax receipt will be issued for all donations of $25 or more. Please make cheques out to Covenant Christian School***
Mrs. Ruzycki
School Council Meeting
Our next School Council meeting is February 28th, following Celebration. If you’re interested in learning more about what is happening at CCS then please join us. Our meetings are informative and fun and are a great way to meet and connect with others!
You can access this month’s agenda here. If you’d like to see something added to our agenda, this month, or going forward, please email Candace Dreger at [email protected] .
CCS Family Fun Night – March 1
Vaping: What Parents Need to Know
The Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium is holding a FREE virtual session for parents On March 6th from 7:00 – 8:30 titled Vaping: What Parents Need to Know. The presenters are from Alberta Health Services Healthy Schools and Population Health Promotion team.
Pastor’s Day! – Thursday, March 7
As members of the Christian community, pastors are very important to us here at Covenant.
Each year we have a special day when we welcome our pastors and church leaders to be part
of our Covenant community. This gives us a chance to acknowledge and show our appreciation
for all they do for us. Invitations have been created and one will be sent home with the youngest child in your family so you can invite your pastor, youth pastor, or church leader to join us! We will also be emailing invitations to all of the churches connected to Covenant. On March 7th, they’ll come and worship with us, be a part of weekly Celebration, and will then be invited to stay after the assembly for a pastor’s brunch.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at 780-986-8353.
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
NO CANTEEN THIS WEEK – February 21
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, February 29
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, March 7
Div. 1 (Gr. 1-3): Thursday, March 14
Thank you so much for your support!
Spring Program Prop Request
Ticket Information:
Tickets will go on sale online through TicketPro beginning on Thursday, February 29. Tickets are $12/each and there will be four performances: Wednesday, March 20 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The link for ticket sales will be in next week’s Chronicle.
Grade 8 parents, you will be receiving an email shortly with information regarding your ticket purchases.
Prop/Set Needs:
We are now preparing for Aladdin Jr, which will be performed on March 20-21, 2024 at the MacLab Theatre here in Leduc.
We have started many projects but need some community assistance in preparing for the performance. Please help in the following ways.
- Costumes – A few parents are already working on dresses and costumes. We need a few more individuals who would like to design costumes for our cast, including pieces for our feature numbers.
- Construction and Painting – We have our Grade 8 parents working on sets, but we could always use more people to create, design, and build!
- Props – Please click on this link to view the list of needed props. If you have any of the items we could use, we’d be grateful for your help.
Please email Mr. Ward at [email protected] if you want to join the team!
Dress Up Days
On Friday, February 23, students are encouraged to dress up as if they were 100 years old. We’ve had some great costumes over the past years and it’s always fun to see how our students age for the day!
On Wednesday, February 28, students and staff are encouraged to wear pink in support of Pink Shirt Day and anti-bullying.
Hot Lunch
***Please note: There will be NO Hot Lunch on March 20 due to the spring drama.***
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:
February:
- 21 – KFC
- 28 – Boston Pizza Pasta
March:
- 6 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 13 – Panda Hut
- 20 – NO HOT LUNCH
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 Thursdaysfor the month of March.
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 at the end of the month.
Athletics:
For a calendar of events including home and away games etc. please click HERE.
Basketball
Junior High Boys Basketball:
Basketball practice after school on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.
The boys have a league game TOMORROW at 4:00 pm at CCS!
Junior High Girls Basketball:
Basketball practice after school on Mondays from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.
The girls played on Tuesday after school and won their game! They do not have any practices or games this week but will participate in a tournament this weekend.
Badminton
Elementary Badminton:
Teams will participate in a tournament at East Elementary this coming weekend. Please contact Coach McDonald at [email protected] with any questions.
LSCE News:
Executive Meeting Update
Call for Executive Member Nominations: The LSCE is looking for a new Executive member to serve a three-year term starting September 2024. If you are interested in serving on the Executive or would like to nominate others, please reach out to our Society Administrator, Lisa Gatzke ([email protected] or 780-612-1557).
Fundraising Opportunities
LSCE is currently seeking sponsors for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament as well as donations for our Live and Silent Auction Social.
Please see below for more information on these events and contact Afton Goldsmith at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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:
February:
- 22 – 23 – Elementary Badminton Tournament
- 22 – Student Led Conferences
- 23 – 100th Day of School Dress Up Day
- 26 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 28 – Pink Shirt Day
March:
- 1 – Family Fun Night @ CCS from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- 4 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 6 – Twin Day
- 6 – Grade 6 Floor Hockey Tournament in Calgary
- 7 – Cougar Canteen for Div 3 (Gr. 7-9)
- 7 – Pastors Day
- 11 – PD Day – No School
- 12 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 14 – Cougar Canteen for Div 1 (Gr. 1-3)
- 15-16 – Grade 3/4 Floor Hockey Tournament
- 18 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 20 & 21 – Spring Drama Performance of Aladdin Jr.
- 25 – April 1 – Spring/Easter Break
Community Events:
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!
