Principal’s Message:
For those of you who have gotten to know me over the years, (or for those of you who see my clothing attire most days), you know that I am an avid golfer. It is not atypical for me to get 60-80 rounds in a year, and I love the ability to get out on the course no matter what the weather (mostly!)
While I love the Creation-Enjoying aspects of it, not to mention the ability to have a few hours to myself, the last year I have really come to love the Order-Discovering of golf as well. As I have really dug into the reasoning behind why the golf ball flies (or doesn’t), it has really given me an appreciation of the math and physics behind the sport (yes, it is a sport and not a hobby).
Over the winter months, I took the game inside onto a simulator, where I started to analyze things such as swing speed, ball speed, spin, angle of attack, and smash factor. All of these items create reasons why the golf ball flies the way it does, and by changing the mechanics of a swing plane, these numbers change too. By stripping the game down to math and physics, it has allowed me to gain distance with my clubs, reduce side spin, and increase my confidence in playing the game I love.
Now I am writing this not just because I am a golf nerd and could sit and talk about these things for hours (which I do, and have), but because it shows how math and physics, which are often people’s “least favorite subjects” are actually all over God’s world. Discovering His order opens up so many possibilities in the things that we have been created to do and enjoy. When you have the chance, show this to your kids, and explain how math is all around us. It is not something to fear or hate, it is simply part of God’s fingerprints on the world.
Announcements
CCS Track Meet – CHANGED TO FRIDAY, May 12
Due to a lack of volunteers, our annual CCS Track Meet will now be held on FRIDAY, May 12, and is for all grade 1-9 students. This event requires close to 30 volunteers in order for it to be a success. If you can free up some time in your schedule on May 12, please sign up for one of the positions at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AAAC2FA0FBC34-ccstrack
Thank you in advance!
If you have any questions regarding Track Day or volunteering, please contact Mr. Drader at [email protected].
CCS Track Meet – CONCESSION – CASH ONLY
During our school track meet, Mr. Simmons will be running a concession that will have a variety of items to purchase. These include lunch items, snack items, and a wide variety of drinks! All items will be anywhere from $1.00 – $4.00 depending on what it is. We will also try to put together a few lunch combo’s for price savings as well! Any money made will go towards our CCS Playground costs.
Stable Table – Question of the Week
Congratulations to the SemlerFamily for their winning entry to last week’s question: What day is the CCS Track and Field Day and are you able to help?” Their response was Friday, May 12, and yes!
Please fill in the form below with your answer to this week’s question for a chance to win a prize!
In honor of Mr. Simmons’ Principal Message, where do you see math hidden in the things you enjoy doing?
Stable Table Question of the Week
Mini Mall is Coming! – May 18, 2023
We hope you will join us for Covenant Christian Grade 9 Mini-Mall! Our Mini-Mall has been an annual school-wide community event. It combines the Grade 9s learning in Social Studies on Economics with a fund-raising opportunity for their graduation by creating a mini-business to sell products to other students.
This year we are operating Mini-Mall in-person. You can also preview items on the Mini-Mall Market Webpage HERE with your child, you can look through the catalogue and engage in meaningful conversation about financial literacy, budgeting, stewardship, and consumerism.
The students’ products will be available on Thursday, May 18 from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Homeroom teachers will be escorting children through the mini-mall at that time. Parents are also welcome to join us at the school for this event. Tickets will be purchased through your child’s Powerschool Account. Tickets are available in books of 20 tickets for $5. Most items cost between 4-12 tickets ($1.00-$3.00). No cash will be accepted or tickets refunded. All ticket purchases must be made through PowerSchool by MIDNIGHT on May 16, 2023.
Pastries with the Principal
On Wednesday, May 31st from 10:25 am – 11:55 am, we will be welcoming a Mental Health Therapist and Occupational Therapist to CCS to talk to us about the topic of “Tempers, Tantrums, and Tears.”
The presentation will go over 4 specific goals:
1) What is Emotional Regulation?
2) What are Contributing factors to tantrums?
3) Building introductory skills in setting limits.
4) Strategies to help regulation.
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 ofMay. All parents are welcome to join us each week!
Hot Lunch
Hot Lunches are on Wednesdays.
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:
NFL Flag Football
The Football team had another win last week against Dansereau Meadows’ second team! They play again tonight before playoffs start next week!
Grade 5/6 Indoor Soccer
If you have some time this weekend and want to come cheer on some of our student-athletes, pop on over to the LRC to watch! The schedule is below.
LSCE News:
AGM – May 24, 2023
Our AGM is coming up on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm. In order to prepare for this evening, we have included the AGM documents below for your perusal.
Executive Meeting Update
The ninth Society Executive meeting for the school year was held on Monday evening, May 8. Here are some notes from our meeting:
- CCS 40th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend – April 22/23: Thanks to all who volunteered and attended the 40th-anniversary celebrations! Our auction raised $23,500, which will be used towards our parking lot upgrade! God has blessed CCS so abundantly over the last 40 years – just imagine what He will do over the next 40!
- 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. This meeting is a chance to hear about the past year from both the Society Executive and principal’s perspective and review and approve financial information, including last year’s financial statements and the condensed budget for the upcoming year. In accordance with our bylaws, all people who have been Society members in good standing since April 24 are entitled to vote at the AGM. Non-society members (e.g., spouses) are also welcome to attend. Society members who cannot attend may instead submit absentee ballots. Further information can be found in this edition of the Chronicle.
- Executive positions: We will have two vacancies on the Executive next year. We will be nominating Rachelle McIvor to fill one of those vacancies. Please contact Executive Co-Chairs Karen Hofstra or Niki Underschultz, or Society Administrator Lisa Gatzke by Wednesday, May 17, 2023, if you have any objections to the nomination of Rachelle McIvor. If no legitimate objections are received, she will be acclaimed as a new member of the Executive for next year.
- Golf Tournament – June 10: Spots are filling up fast for our third annual golf tournament! Register soon to avoid disappointment! And if you don’t golf, you can still come out and enjoy the day as a volunteer. We’ll even feed you! Further information can be found in the Chronicle!
- Call out for new members – PR Committee: We are looking for members for our Public Relations (PR) Committee. The PR Committee is charged with maintaining and strengthening the relationship between CCS and our community, mainly through a number of events the committee plans, prepares, and executes over the year. Meetings are typically an hour and a half long and occur once per month. If this interests you, please reach out to our Society Administrator, Lisa Gatzke ([email protected] or 780-612-1557).
CCS Golf Tournament
Our 3rd annual CCS Golf tournament is now open for registration. Come and join us Saturday (yes that’s right, we got a Saturday!) June 10th at the Leduc Golf and Country Club. It is a Texas scramble-style tournament with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. Register a team for $500 or $150/Golfer.
We are also looking for companies to sponsor our tournament. We have different levels of sponsorship available.
All funds raised from this year’s tournament will be put towards upgrading the school parking lot.
Visit the website below to register your team or to sign up as a sponsor. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Registration and Tournament Information
Not a golfer? No problem. We are in need of volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Volunteers will be provided with a steak dinner, t-shirt, and snacks. Click here to sign up!
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:
May:
- 12 – CCS Track Meet
- 18 – Mini Mall
- 19 – PD Day – No School
- 22 – Victoria Day – No School
- 23 – LDAA Track Meet
- 24 – SCA Band Performance @ 1:30 pm
- 25 – Grade 8 Birch Bay Trip
- 26 – Class Photos
- 31 – Pastries with the Principal “Tempers, Tantrums, and Tears”
June:
- 5 – PD Day
- 6-9 – Grade 9 Jasper Field Trip
- 10 – CCS Golf Tournament
- 12 – Dress like a Teacher/Student Dress up Day
- 13-16 – Grade 7 Jasper Field Trip
- 27 – Last Day of School
- 28-29 – Teacher Workdays
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.
Pembina Bible Camp
Pembina Bible Camp (near Westlock) is a non for profit camp (pay by donation)
- We still have room for campers this summer!
- We are also looking for any mature 14-16 year-olds that would like to lead their own cabin or be a helper (helper can be 12-13) for cabin leaders (small honorarium for both volunteer positions)
- Camp will be happening July 9-15 & July 16-22
Please check out the camp website here.
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer at the camp, please see the application form here.
Loop the Lake Fundraiser
Kidsport is having its first fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 to support its goal of donating 250 dollars for 250 families so ALL kids can play sports.
There are 3 distances and it is a family-friendly event.
1km family walk: minimum $10 donation per registrant and the kids get a free goodie bag
5km walk: minimum $10 donation
5km run: minimum $20 donation and receive a finisher medal
10km run: minimum $30 donation and receive a t-shirt and finisher medal
We also have food trucks available for snacks or lunch.
2023 Spring Camp for LCHS Football
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.