Principal’s Message
At devotions this week, Mrs. Veldkamp shared with our staff a little bit about Maundy Thursday, and it really had me thinking about this lead-up to Easter. In a little over a week, we land ourselves on Maundy Thursday, the day when Jesus shared that last supper with his disciples. It’s a day filled with lessons, and one of the big ones comes straight from John 13:34.
As many of you have read on my Storyline wall in my office, “A new command I give to you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
On Maundy Thursday, we’re reminded of that powerful scene where Jesus, knowing his time was short, washes his friends’ feet. That act? It’s the embodiment of Jesus —putting others first and loving without conditions.
Now, as Easter draws near, we’re called to reflect on the depth of Jesus’ love, the kind that led him to give everything for us, even his life. That’s the love that fuels our faith, the love we celebrate during this season.
In our school community, let’s take a page from Maundy Thursday. Let’s show humility, serve one another, and love each other not just with words, but with real, tangible actions, just like Jesus did.
And let’s not forget, that our ability to love comes from the love we’ve been shown by God. As we think about Maundy Thursday and the sacrifice of Jesus, let’s be grateful for that crazy, never-gonna-understand-it love that’s been poured out on us.
So, as we journey toward Easter, let’s live out Jesus’ words: “Love one another as I have loved you.” That’s our mission, our guiding light, as we walk this road of faith together.
Sending you all love and blessings as we navigate this journey. Happy Spring Break everyone! And have a wonderful Easter focusing on Him.
Announcements
Aladdin Jr. Performance – Tickets On Sale Now
We are eagerly anticipating the performances of “Aladdin Jr.” starting today! This year there will be 4 performances, a matinee (1:00 pm) and an evening (7:00 pm) performance on both Wednesday, March 20th, and Thursday, March 21, 2024.
The grade 4-6 students will provide the mass choir while the CTF Drama class will be responsible for the main acting roles. As we have grown and have too many grade 4-6 students to all be on stage at the same time, they have been divided into two groups so each group will perform on either Wednesday OR Thursday.
Choir #1 (Grade 5M, 5J and 4LV) will make up the choir for the Wednesday performances.
Choir #2 (Grade 6B and 4CV) will make up the choir for the Thursday performances.
Please carefully read all of the details below for important information on ticket sales.
- Tickets are on sale NOW!
- 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).
- General Ticket Information:
- Ticket costs are $12/each (Including TicketPro fees).
- Ticket Purchasing Options:
- Purchase online through TicketPro (The website will open at 9:00 am with ticket availability)
- Through MacLab Box Office: Open Thursday from 9 – 5 pm at 780-980-7170.
Please contact the school office at 780-986-8353 if you have any questions.
Please see some reminder notes below:
- When you drop your children off for the performance on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 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.
- For the matinee performances, there is NO parking allowed in the staff parking lot at the high school. Please find parking on the street down towards the Kinsmen Community Center.
- We will be having aconcession for the Wednesday and Thursday evening performance intermissions where we will be selling licorice and bottled water for $1 each (Cash ONLY)
We look forward to seeing you at one of the shows!
Preschool Registration
Preschool registration is now OPEN to the general public! The morning is already full! There are only 8 afternoon spots available for next year.You can find all forms and the registration processhere.
Returning Student Form
It’s hard to believe but this school year is more than half over!
This also means that we are starting to look at enrolment for next year and begin thinking about staffing and classroom configurations etc. We are asking for your help with our planning efforts! 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 15, 2024.
If you are unsure at this time if your children will be returning, please send an email to [email protected].
2024-2025 Returning Student Form
FREE Electric Piano!!
We were fortunate enough to upgrade our electric piano for our music program here at CCS. Therefore, we have our previous piano to give away. Please email Mr. Simmons ([email protected]) if you are interested in taking this beauty home with you!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, April 4
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, April 11
Div. 1 (Gr 1-3): Thursday, April 18
NO Cougar Canteen: Thursday, April 25
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, May 2
Thank you so much for your support!
Grade 9 Movie Night
On April 5th, 2024 at 6 pm in the Auditorium the grade 9 class will be hosting their annual movie night fundraiser. All proceeds will go to their graduation celebration in June. We will be showing the movie “Spies in Disguise“.
Tickets and information on bidding for the VIP packages will be out soon, but for now, make sure to save the date for a fun evening out that will help support our grade 9 fundraising efforts.
Tickets will cost $10 which includes admission as well as 2 slices of pizza. We will have options for pepperoni, hawaiian, and cheese. However, we will not be taking preorders. Pizza will be available on a first come first served basis.
We will also have a variety of snacks and beverages available at our concession stand.
Two special VIP seating areas will be auctioned off live at the beginning of the evening. We have our family seating VIP package which will include a large comfy couch, 1 large pizza, and a personal attendant to fetch you drinks and popcorn. We also have our date night VIP package which includes two recliners, a chocolate strawberry bouquet, and a personal attendant as well.
***Talk to a grade 9 student today or contact Mr. Schindel at [email protected] to purchase your tickets.***
Hot Lunch
***Please note: There will be NO Hot Lunch on March 20 due to the spring drama.***
Due to Spring Break, Hot Lunch orders for April 3rd close at noon TODAY!!
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:
March:
- 20 – NO HOT LUNCH
April:
- 3 – Hot Dogs/Booster Juice
- 10 – Dominos Pizza
- 17 – Wok Box
- 24 – KFC
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 Wednesdaysfor the month of April.
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.
Athletics:
For a calendar of events including home and away games etc. please click HERE.
Floor Hockey
Grade 5/6 Girls Floor Hockey: Practices will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays right after school until 5:00 pm. Tournament on April 5/6 at Riverview Middle School.
Grade 5/6 Boys Floor Hockey: Tournament on April 12/13 at Ecole Corinthia Park School.
Badminton
Jr. High Badminton tryouts were held yesterday. Watch your inbox for upcoming details on team formation, practices, and games/tournaments.
LSCE News:
LSCE Executive Meeting Update
Save the date! The Annual General Meeting for the Leduc Society for Christian Education will be held on May 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm. A light snack and refreshments will be provided, and the grade 9 students will provide babysitting, free of charge.
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:
March:
- 20 & 21 – Spring Drama Performance of Aladdin Jr.
- 25 – April 1 – Spring/Easter Break
April:
- 2 – School Resumes
- 5 & 6 – Grade 5/6 Girls Floor Hockey Tournament
- 8 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 9 – Grade 2GM Strathcona Wilderness Field Trip
- 10 – Grade 2W Strathcona Wilderness Field Trip
- 12 & 13 – Grade 5/6 Boys Floor Hockey Tournament
- 15 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 19 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
- 22 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
- 27 – LSCE Live & Silent Auction Social
- 29 – Grade 5 & 6 Swimming Lessons
Community Events:
Mental Health Capacity Building Program
It’s that time again!
MHCB Spring Break Camp – Registration Opens 9:00 am Friday, March 1
Grades 1-3 ~ Messy Play 9:00-12:00
https://forms.gle/r77CKbx4LoVFMC3g9
Grades 4–5 ~ Mad Science 9:00–12:00
https://forms.gle/vnUZaquUXvptmMHC9
Grades 6–8 ~ Art Antics 9:00–12:00
https://forms.gle/a86zHiZUmn8NH4Be8
Be prepared to get messy, so wear old clothes that can get stained!
Camp will be held at East Elementary School in Leduc.
4503 45 Street, Leduc
If you have questions, please call Cherie Corcoran, Program Manager, at 587 590 4033
April Anxiety Series @ Leduc Public Library
LA Crude Rugby
My name is Lauren Oscapella and I am the President of the LA Crude Rugby Club in Leduc AB. As an effort to grow the wonderful sport of rugby in our broader community, we are hosting 3 free TRY RUGBY sessions in April for ages U5-U18. The U5-U11 divisions are non-contact with a focus on games and skill development. No experience is necessary for any age group.
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!
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!
