Principal’s Message:

This week our Grade 9 students are participating in their “His Story, My Part” (HSMP) projects. This is an incredibly vast assignment. It challenges students to pick a topic they are passionate about, learn about it, volunteer in a way that helps the cause, and then makes them present the topic to not only their classmates, but to parents, trustees, teachers, and other students. The project has been around for over twenty years and truly pushes kids out of their comfort zone. While this can be difficult for some, it truly has created some unbelievable stories.

Recently, I read a quote from Donald Miller, and it made me think of the project: “If I have a hope, it’s that God sat over the dark nothing and wrote you and me, specifically, into the story and put us in with the sunset and the rainstorm as though to say, enjoy your place in my story. The beauty of it means you matter, and you can create within it even as I have created you. Every day you live is a page. Every year, a chapter. Your life, a book. What is it about?”

I loved the thought – What is it about? Soon after I read this, I was speaking to our BGSD Superintendent Bill Romanchuk, and we were discussing his time as principal at Leduc Composite High School. I asked him about Covenant students as they come over. He said that generally, he had found them to have an incredible understanding of social justice, and their drive and willingness to be a change in the world was obvious. I couldn’t help but think of the HSMP projects, as well as some of the Social Studies projects (Mini-Mall, etc) that we do at CCS. By connecting God’s bigger story to the things we do in class, I truly believe that it helps our students move on to serve in our greater community.

I know that some of these assignments can be difficult (for parents too), but please know that they are helping enable students’ ability to build God’s Kingdom once they leave our building.

Announcements

New Office is Open!

Our new office addition is now OPEN!

All visitors and students who are coming to school after the beginning of the school day should come to our new main entrance. Please ring the doorbell to the right of the doors and we will unlock the doors and let into the building.

We are excited to be in our new area and would love to see you! Come on in and say “Hello!”

Stable Table – Question of the Week

A huge congratulations to the Rayment Familywho were the winners of Mr. Simmons’ “Question of the Week” that was posted in last week’s Chronicle! A prize will go home today (check backpack)! Make sure you answer the question below for your chance at a prize!!

We will be postponing our question of the week contest until after Spring Break.

Beauty & the Beast Performance – Ticket Information

There are still a few tickets left for our afternoon performances!

We are eagerly anticipating the performances of “Beauty and the Beast” starting March 22, 2023! This year there will be 4 performances, 2 matinee performances on Wednesday, March 22nd at 10:30 for our CCS students and at 1:00 pm, a matinee at 1:00 pm, and an evening performance at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 23rd, 2022.

The grade 4 – 6 students will provide the mass choir while the CTF Drama class will be responsible for the main acting roles.

Please carefully read all of the information below for important information on ticket sales.

Please note:

• All performances will take place at The Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts (4308 50 St, Leduc)
• All tickets are sold through Ticket Pro (not at the school).
• Please forward this email to any family and friends who would be interested in attending the performances!
• Please note, these performances often sell quickly (max # of tickets per family is 8)
• General Ticket Information:
  • Ticket costs are $12/each (Including TicketPro fees).
• Ticket Purchasing Options:
  • Purchase online through TicketPro
  • Through MacLab Box Office: Open Tuesday & Thursday from 9 – 5 pm at 780-980-7170.

Please contact the school office at 780-986-8353 if you have any questions.

2W Kindness Project

2W has been learning about the power of kindness through Bible stories and in-class learning. We feel inspired and want to do something to colour God’s world with a little more kindness.

We are selling handmade tie-dye t-shirts for $15. They will feature our class storyline: Coloured with Kindness. We want to sell at least 100 shirts.

We will use the money to buy art supplies and then create handmade board games and playing cards.

These games and cards will be gifted to a group of people who we think could use some extra kindness in their lives: seniors who live in seniors residences. Our hope is this will bring them happiness and joy and help them to feel less alone.

T-shirts can be purchased through the order form on PowerSchool until Friday, March 24th.

Preschool Registration

Preschool registration is now OPEN to the general public! You can find all forms and the registration process here.

Returning Student Form

We are starting to look at enrolment for next year and begin thinking about staffing and classroom configurations etc. If you have not completed the Returning Student form, please do so as soon as possible. Please take a minute to click on the link below and fill out the Returning Student Form for your family by Friday, March 17, 2023.

If you are unsure at this time if your children will be returning, please send an email to [email protected].

2023-2024 Returning Student Form

Volunteers Needed for Scholastic Book Fair — April 19-26th

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Scholastic Book Fair. The fair will be available throughout the school week, Grandparents Day, and the 40^th Anniversary celebrations. 

If you are interested please get in touch with Miss Jackson at [email protected] to discuss times and availability!

Your help is much appreciated!

Spring Program Request

As we head into the last week and a half before our performance, there are a few things to remember:

• For the parents who are helping with set up at the Maclab on Monday, please arrive at the Maclab at 9:00 am and bring your tools!
• When you drop your children off for the performance on Thursday evening, please drop them off at the EAST Maclab (Performers) entrance, NOT at the high school entrance.
• There is NO FOOD allowed in the theatre. The students will be eating their lunches in the lobby.
• We are in need of two to three volunteers per performance to help the front-of-house staff. If you are able to help out with volunteering for any/all of the performances, contact the school office at 780-986-8353 or email at [email protected].
• We will be having a concession for the Thursday evening performance intermission where we will be selling licorice and bottled water for a few dollars each (Cash ONLY)

We are still in need of a few items for the play. If you have any of the items listed below that we could use, we’d be grateful for your help.

• Small backpack with black straps
• 10 sandbags
• Size 11 men’s black/brown shoes

Please email Nicole Dodds at [email protected] if have questions about items or are able to donate/lend.

School Clothing Clearance!

We ordered a few extra school clothing items before Christmas and would like to offer them to our community! If you missed out on ordering earlier, here’s your chance to add to your closet!

Here are the items up for grabs:

Black T-shirt – $20:

• 1 Child Small
• 2 Adult Large
• 1 Adult XL

Black Hoodies – $32:

• 2 Child Medium

Grey T-shirts – $20:

• 4 Small

Please contact the office via email at [email protected] or phone call at 780-986-8353 with what you would like to purchase. First come, first serve. The cost for the items will be added to your PowerSchool account.

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. We will hold Celebration on WEDNESDAYSfor the month ofMarch. All parents are welcome to join us each week!

Hot Lunch

We are excited to once again offer a weekly Hot Lunch Day! This year, Hot Lunches will be on Wednesdays. 

We are noticing that a number of our families are unintentionally placing more than one order for hot lunch day/student. If you are unsure if you have ordered a hot lunch or not, you can always check your email for a confirmation receipt. You can also check under the Completed Forms tab on your student’s PowerSchool account. All of your completed forms will be listed there and you can view them each by clicking on the small eye icon.

Please see the photo below for where to find this.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Hot Lunch, you can reach our Hot Lunch Coordinator, Mrs. Hofstra, via email at: [email protected]

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.

Athletics:

Basketball

Senior Girls – won the gold medal and banner for their division in a nail-biter final game! Congratulations, ladies!!

Senior Boys – brought home the silver medal in their division after a very hard-fought physical game for their final. Congratulations, gentlemen!

Thank you to all the coaches who volunteered their time this year to make this season a success! Your

Junior High Badminton

There is a badminton tryout happening tomorrow from 3:30-5:00

LSCE News:

Covenant Christian School 40th Anniversary Celebration

Come and celebrate CCS turning 40! The celebration will take place April 22/23, 2023 at our school. Everyone is welcome!

We will kick off the celebration Saturday, April 22nd at 9:30 am with an all-ages volleyball tournament. That evening we are so excited to bring back the live/silent auction. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Return Sunday afternoon at 1:30 for cake and coffee and to worship God as a community.

If you would like to register a team in the volleyball tournament you can do so here. Team registration is $100.00

As with all events, volunteers are needed to help make it a success. If you are able to donate some of your time, please click here to sign up.

Please feel free to share the invitation with all family and friends that may be interested.

Fundraising Opportunities

Although we do a few special fundraising campaigns throughout the year, don’t forget about our ongoing fundraisers that you can take advantage of all year long.

Drop any of your Boston pizza receipts at the office for the school to receive 5% back on the total of your bill.

Purchase CO-OP gift cards from the office in $50, $100, and $500 denominations.

Social Media

Stay up-to-date on all the events and fundraising opportunities we have to offer.

You can find us on Instagram with the username “fundraising.lsce.”

https://www.facebook.com/covenantchristianschoolfundraisingpage

Calendar:

March:

• 15 – School Trustee Visit
• 22-23 – Beauty & The Beast Performances
• 27 – April 3 – Spring Break – No School

April:

• 7 – Good Friday – No School
• 6 – Pastries with the Principal
• 10 – Easter Monday – No School
• 21 – Grandparents Day
• 22-23 – 40th Anniversary Celebration
• 28 – PD Day – No School

Community Events:

Please click on the image below to learn more about community events in our area! Also found under our Parents menu on the website.

Furniture Drive

Furniture Drive – We are accepting furniture donations for the Ukrainian Newcomer Free Furniture Warehouse in Edmonton at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church THIS Saturday, March 18th, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. If you have some furniture that you no longer need, drop it off and we will deliver it to the free furniture warehouse in Edmonton.
Most needed items: beds, tables, chairs, couches, and dressers. Not accepting: China Cabinets and no small household items at this time.

Please be sure that items are not broken and are free of stains, holes, and odours. Questions? Call or text Leanne @ 587-989-2118

Basketball Camp

To Register: Click here or use the QR code in the flyer.   

Football Winter Camp

The Leduc & District Minor Football Association is hosting a winter clinic camp for new and returning players this month. They would love to see some new players out learning and practicing with a Pro player.
Peewee 11-12 years old and Bantam 13-14 years old and 15 years old if in grade 9.

Odds & Ends:

Sign In/Out Form:

In an effort to reduce the amount of shared touched surfaces, we will be using a QR code that you will need to scan with your phone for signing in and out of the school. You can also use this link if you are in your vehicle and need to sign out a student but can’t scan the code. This means that students/parents/visitors can scan the QR code when entering or leaving the office/school to sign in or sign out on their own phone/device.

Parents will also be able to sign their kids out from their vehicle in the parking lot when they arrive to pick them up for appts. etc. please use the link above if you can’t scan the QR code. We do ask that parents pull into a spot (not bus lane) where you can contact the office to let them know you have arrived and we can make eye contact with you
from the staff/office door. Students must also stop by the office before leaving the school. At that point, once a connection is made, we are able to send students out to you.

Facebook Page:

Check out our Facebook page for more highlights of happenings at CCS by clicking here.