Principal’s Message
Over the last month or so, you probably have heard many of our children’s classrooms talking about “FLEx” activities. FLEx activities, or service learning projects, play a crucial role in fostering genuine and profound connections for students. These projects go beyond traditional classroom learning by actively engaging students in real-world issues and communities. These are a staple part of Teaching for Transformation, and incredibly important in connecting the upper and lower stories. They also provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to make a positive impact, thereby deepening their understanding and empathy.
One significant aspect of FLEx activities is that they don’t necessarily have to revolve around monetary contributions. While fundraising endeavors are common, these projects can encompass a wide range of activities, including volunteering, advocacy, mentorship, and community outreach. By participating in such activities, students develop a sense of social responsibility and learn the value of giving back to society in diverse ways.
Fundraising fatigue is a genuine concern that educators and organizers must acknowledge. Constant appeals for donations can lead to exhaustion and disengagement among students and the wider community. Hence, diversifying FLEx activities to include non-monetary forms of service is essential. This approach not only alleviates fundraising fatigue but also broadens students’ perspectives on how they can contribute meaningfully to their communities without solely relying on financial resources.
In essence, FLEx activities serve as a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application, fostering deeper connections by instilling empathy, social responsibility, and a holistic understanding of community needs. By embracing a variety of service-oriented endeavors, educators can ensure that students remain engaged, motivated, and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.
Announcements
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
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.
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
Div. 1 (Gr. 1-3): Thursday, February 15
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!
Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration is now opento the general public. If you have a student who will be 4 years old by December 31, 2024, you may register them for our Preschool program here.
Please click here to download and complete the following forms: Preschool Medial Authorization, Credit Card Authorization, Pre-authorized Debit Agreement
Student-Led Conferences – February 22
Save the date! We will be holding Student-Led Conferences this year on Thursday, February 22 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in the student’s 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.
Successful student-led conferences require changes in the roles that teacher, student, and parent have played in traditional parent conferencing. Teachers become facilitators, students become leaders and parents become active listeners and questioners.
Teacher Role: To organize the conference environment and guarantee success. This includes guiding ‘portfolio’ collection and training students to walk through the folio with parents. The teacher would guide students on how to take their parents through the process.
Student Role: Through all stages of the student-led conference process; preparation, implementation, and evaluation, the student becomes the key participant. The student becomes responsible for working with the teacher to identify strengths, identify learning needs, and collect evidence to validate learning. In student-led conferencing, as students prepare to conference with their parents, they engage in a self-reflection process about their achievements and future goals.
Parent Role: Parents become partners in learning when students led a conference. The opportunity for parents to have one-to-one time with their child focused on learning and achievement is important to the conferencing process. The parent’s role is to listen.
Spring Program Prop Request
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!
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:
February:
- 7 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 14 – Wok Box
- 21 – KFC
- 28 – Boston Pizza Pasta
March:
- 6 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 13 – Panda Hut
- 20 – Subway
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 Wednesdays for the month of February.
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 TOMORROW.
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 TODAY at 4:00 pm at Caledonia.
Junior High Girls Basketball:
Basketball practice after school on Mondays from 3:30 until 5:00 pm.
The girls have a league game on Tuesday, February 13 right after school at Leduc Junior High.
Badminton
Elementary Badminton:
Please refer to the email sent home last week for more specific details.
LSCE News:
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:
- 8-9 – ATA Teachers Convention – No School
- 12 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 15 – Cougar Canteen for Div 1 (Gr. 1-3)
- 19 – Family Day – No School
- 20 – Grade 6 AB Legislature Field Trip
- 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:
- 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!
