Principal’s Message:
Today, the majority of our students are going to the MacLab theatre at LCHS to view our Grade 8 rendition of Beauty and the Beast Jr. This beloved story has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for generations, and I believe that our yearly production is an integral part to our school. It challenges students and staff in a variety of ways and creates opportunities for students they never realized were possible.
Drama productions provide an excellent opportunity for children to develop their creativity and imagination. Through exploring the fantastical world of Beauty and the Beast Jr., children can let the imaginations God has given them run and begin to think outside the box. They learn to experiment with different ideas and approaches and explore their own unique voice and perspective. This process of creative expression is essential for children’s overall development, as it encourages them to develop a sense of self. As a part of the body of Christ, not everyone can be the same, and it is through opportunities such as this that they can discover their part in God’s story.
The drama also requires children to communicate effectively with others, both on and off the stage. They learn to express themselves clearly and confidently, to listen and respond to feedback, and to work collaboratively as part of a team. These communication skills are essential for success in all areas of life, and drama provides a fun and engaging way for children to practice and develop them.
It also can be a powerful tool for developing emotional intelligence. Through their roles and the themes explored in the production, children learn to empathize with others, understand and express complex emotions, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness. This is particularly important in today’s world, where emotional intelligence is increasingly valued and essential for success in a wide range of careers. Productions require children to think critically and creatively about the world around them. They learn to analyze characters and situations, identify underlying themes and messages, and question their own assumptions and beliefs. This process of critical thinking is essential for developing a well-rounded and informed worldview, and for success in academic, spiritual, and professional pursuits.
Finally, viewing a drama production can be an educational experience in its own right. By watching a performance, children can develop critical thinking and analysis skills as they follow the storyline, identify character motivations, and explore the underlying themes and messages. They can learn about different time periods, cultures, and social issues that are explored in the play, and connect with the characters and their experiences. They can also appreciate the art of storytelling and performance, and gain an understanding of the creative process involved in producing a play.
As you can see, while this play will be tons of fun for your child(ren) and the whole family, the impact of seeing, participating in, and learning about Beauty and the Beast Jr, will also hit on countless learning outcomes and educational strands. As we challenge our students to be Kingdom Builders in all they do, this truly is one unique way we show our kids how they connect the lower story to the upper story.
Looking forward to seeing you at the theatre!
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 you into the building.
We are excited to be in our new area and would love to see you! Come on in and say “Hello!”
Report Freeze
We are finishing up Term 2 this week! Currently, all access to PowerSchool grades and assignments has been turned off to parents. Teachers will be entering homeroom comments as well as any final grades and assignments for term two this week.
Access will be turned back on for parents at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 24.
If you have any questions regarding how to access your child’s grades, please contact the school office.
If you have any questions regarding your student’s grades, please contact the teacher directly.
Coming April 6th!!!
A fun learning opportunity for the whole family!! Please RSVP by clicking on the link or QR code below by April 3, 2023.
Stable Table – Question of the Week
We will be postponing our question of the week contest until after Spring Break.
2W Kindness Project – Deadline to order is this Friday!
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.
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 ASAP. The deadline to complete the form was last Friday. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us plan for next year!
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 40th 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 Reminders
We’re so excited to share our performances with you today and tomorrow!!! Please see some reminder notes below.
- 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.
- For the matinee performances, there is NO parking allowed in the staff parking at the high school. Please find parking on the street down towards the Kinsmen Community Center.
- We will be having a concession for the Thursday evening performance intermission where we will be selling licorice and bottled water for $1 each (Cash ONLY)
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 Adult Large
- 1 Adult XL
Black Hoodies – $32:
- 1 Child Medium
Grey T-shirts – $20:
- 5 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.
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 THURSDAYSfor the month ofApril. 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.
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.
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:
Junior High Badminton
Badminton practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm.
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.
Executive Meeting Update
The seventh Society Executive meeting for the school year was held on Monday evening, March 20. Here are some notes from our meeting:
- Addition update: Great news! We received occupancy for the addition on March 8, and we started moving in the very next day! We are so happy with the new space! Demolition work on our old office space has begun and will be transformed into our new Learning Commons in the coming months. Thanks to our Facilities Manager, Curtis Plitt, for his vision and work on this amazing project!
- CCS 40th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend – April 22/23: Our big bash is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to help make it a success! If this interests you, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Afton Goldsmith, at [email protected]. (Also make sure you sign up your team for the volleyball tournament and show all of CCS that you can still spike it with the best of them!)
- AGM May 24 (save the date): We will have our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm. A light snack and refreshments will be provided. Also note that the grade 9 students will provide babysitting, free of charge. Further details will be provided in future issues of the Chronicle.
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:
- 22-23 – Beauty & The Beast Performances
- 27 – April 2 – Spring Break – No School
April:
- 7 – Good Friday – No School
- 6 – Pastries with the Principal: Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks
- 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.
2023 Spring Camp for LCHS Football
Basketball Camp
To Register: Click here or use the QR code in the flyer.
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 they 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.