Principal’s Message
I am excited to share with you a new initiative at our school that I believe will benefit our students both physically and mentally – the “Polar Bear” Club. This club is being created to encourage students who wish to embrace God’s creation, even in colder temperatures, and provides an alternative to indoor recess when weather conditions permit.
Research consistently shows the numerous benefits of outdoor play, even in more extreme temperatures. Exposure to fresh air and natural light has been linked to improved mood, increased focus, and enhanced overall well-being in children. Additionally, outdoor play supports the development of gross motor skills, creativity, and social interactions. Understanding these advantages, we want to offer our students the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities, provided it is safe to do so.
The decision to allow outdoor recess is carefully considered, taking into account various factors beyond just temperature. While a general guideline for calling indoor recess is around -25 degrees Celsius, our decision is also influenced by wind chill, precipitation, and other weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our students are of utmost importance, and we assure you that responsible judgment will be exercised in determining when outdoor activities are suitable. With that said, as we live in Canada when we are dressed for the outdoors, it can safely be enjoyed, thus the “Polar Bear” club!
We will soon be sending out a form on PowerSchool for you to sign (or not!). If you would like your child to participate, please make sure you also talk to your child, as we want kiddos who actually want to be outside to participate. We want them to think of it as a reward, not a punishment.
More information will come out soon, but I am really excited about the possibility.
Announcements
📣 Introducing the Cougar Canteen! 🐾🍬
We are delighted to announce an exciting new venture at CCS – The Cougar Canteen! The Cougar Canteen isn’t just about snacks; it’s an empowering project designed to equip our students with essential life skills.
Operating Details:
🗓️ The Cougar Canteen will be available 1x/month for each division (announced in each week’s Chronicle).
🕰️ The Cougar Canteen will be open during morning recess (10:10-10:22) on Thursdays.
💰 If students wish to purchase a snack, $1-$5 is plenty!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, January 25
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, February 1
Div. 1 (Gr. 1-3): Thursday, February 15
Thank you so much for your support!
Kindergarten/New Student Registration
Dear parents/guardians and caregivers,
Kindergarten registration opened on January 8, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Children may begin Kindergarten in a school within the Black Gold School Division in September if they are at least 4 years 8 months old as of August 31 of the respective school year.
We encourage families to register early. Please note that programs and class preferences are subject to change based on enrollment, space, and program viability.
For more information, please visit: www.blackgold.ca/schools/programs/kindergarten
Here are a few things to note regarding registration:
- If you have a student currently in our preschool program who will be going to kindergarten in the fall, you will NEED to complete Kindergarten Registration forms (CCS Enrolment Form, Black Gold Online Registration Form, and Confidential Pastor’s Report). Our preschool is a separate program from our K-9 program and you are considered a new family.
- If you are a current CCS family (you have older children (Grades K-9) already enrolled at CCS THIS year) and you have a student who will be registering for kindergarten in the fall, you will ONLY need to complete the Black Gold online registration form.
- If you currently have students enrolled in Covenant this year in grades kindergarten to nine, they will automatically be enrolled at CCS for the 2023-2024 school year, you do NOT need to register them again.
- All our registration forms (CCS Enrolment Form, Black Gold Online Registration Form, and Confidential Pastor’s Report) as well as the instructions on the process you need to go through are on our website under the Registration heading here.
Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration is open for existing Covenant families only until January 31, 2024. If you have a student attending CCS in grades K-9 and have a student who will be 4 years old by December 31, 2024, you may register them for our Preschool program here. THIS IS FOR CCS FAMILIES ONLY, please do not share this link. More information is below.
Please click here to download and complete the following forms: Preschool Medial Authorization, Credit Card Authorization, Pre-authorized Debit Agreement
There will be a preschool information night held on Tuesday, February 6 at 7:00 pm
Registration opens to the general public on February 7, 2024.
School Council
School Council will be holding its first meeting of the new year on Thursday, January 25th, 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] .
Grade 3 Bottle Drive
Do you have bags of bottles lying around after your Christmas adventures? Gr. 3J and 3H are hosting an ongoing bottle drive at Leduc Bottle Depot. See the graphic below for ways you can donate!
Grade 3 Popcorn Sale Fundraiser!
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:
January:
- 17 – Subway
- 24 – Dominos Pizza
February:
- 7 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 14 – Wok Box
- 21 – KFC
- 28 – Boston Pizza Pasta
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 January.
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 Tuesday from 3:30 until 5:00 pm. They will have a game at New Sarepta on Thursday at 4:00 pm. They will also be playing in a tournament in Wetaskiwin over the weekend.
Junior High Girls Basketball:
Basketball practice after school on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 until 5:00 pm. They do not have any games this week. They will play on Tuesday, January 23, at J.E. Lapointe right after school.
Elementary Boys Basketball have their final tournament this weekend on Friday and Saturday at Ecole Dansereau Meadows in Beaumont.
LSCE News:
Executive Meeting Update
- With thankfulness to God and to our Covenant community, we are pleased to report that our matching donation challenge raised over $49,000, plus our generous anonymous matching donor has doubled their matching donation and gifted $100,000
- It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Family Fun Night, stay tuned for other community events in the future!
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:
January:
- 18 – Grade 1 Telus World of Science Field Trip
- 19-20 – Elementary Boys Basketball Finals
- 22 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 24 – Grade 4-9 Ski Trip to Rabbit Hill
- 25 – Cougar Canteen for Div 2 (Gr. 4-6)
- 26-27 – Elementary Girls Basketball Finals
- 26-27 – Junior High Boys Basketball Tap 15 Tourney
- 29 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 31 – PD Day
February:
- 1 – Cougar Canteen for Div 3 (Gr. 7-9)
- 5 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
- 6 – 90s day Dress up Day
- 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
- 23 – 100th Day of School Dress Up Day
- 26 – Swimming Lessons for Grades 1 & 2
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!
