Principal’s Message:
I am so thrilled to be hosting the PCCE Christian Teachers Convention this Thursday and Friday. This event holds special significance for us, as it provides a unique opportunity for our school to come together with educators from across the region, sharing knowledge, learning, and growing together in our shared mission of cultivating excellence in Christian education.
We are genuinely excited about the prospect of welcoming our guests to our school. The convention promises a wealth of learning experiences, with insightful sessions and engaging discussions led by experienced educators and professionals. This event not only allows us to enhance our teaching practices but also strengthens our commitment to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for our students.
Beyond the sessions, we are looking forward to showcasing Covenant Christian School to our visitors. Our dedicated teachers, passionate students, and the supportive community that surrounds us are our greatest assets, and we are eager to share the vibrant and inspiring atmosphere of our school with all attendees.
We look forward to seeing all of our kiddos on Monday and sharing what we have learned!
Announcements
School Enrolment Verification Forms – URGENT
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The online 2023-2024 Student Enrollment Verification Form for Black Gold School Division is now available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
It is essential that this verification process be completed before November 30th, 2023. Completion of this form ensures that we have accurate information for emergency communication. If you fail to complete this form, your child’s ability to leave school grounds for walking field trips, as well as participating in class/team photos or being recognized in other school materials may be compromised.
In order to confirm your child’s registration with Black Gold School Division, you must have:
- An active PowerSchool Parent Portal Account.
- An Internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone.
Important: If you do not already have a parent portal account please contact your school, during school hours, for assistance.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter!
Black Gold School Division
Instructions:
- Step 1: Visit https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public
- Step 2: Login using your Parent Access Account.
- Step 3: From the left-hand menu select “Student Enrollment Verification”.
- Step 4: Confirm the information is correct for each of your children registered with Black Gold School Division.
- Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 for every one of your children registered within Black Gold School Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I do not have a Parent Portal Account?
Please contact your school for instructions.
I’m having trouble completing the form.
Please contact your school for help.
What if I do not have access to a computer?
Please contact your school for help.
Will both parents need to fill out the Student Enrollment Verification Form?
No. The form need only be completed by one parent. Whoever starts it must complete it.
Can I use my phone to fill out the form?
Yes. However, you must use an Internet browser to fill in the form. It’s important to choose the desktop version. Parents must not use the PowerSchool App.
What if I make a mistake BEFORE submitting the form?
If you would like to make a change, click on the “Previous” button at the bottom of the screen to return to a previous page.
I’ve completed the form, now what?
When you have finished entering your information, click “Submit.” This will send all the information you’ve entered to your school. If you cannot click on this button, you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions. Questions that you have forgotten to answer will be indicated by a red required label beside them, click the red number to be brought to the question you need to answer.
What if I need to make a change AFTER submitting the form?
If you would like to make a change after you have submitted the form, please contact your school.
What if I have more than one student in the Division?
You will need to do this for each of your registered children because you will need to provide information that is specific for each child. Please return to https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public to complete the form for each child.
What if I completed a 2023/2024 New Student Registration Form?
If you are new to the Division and completed the 2023/2024 New Student Registration Form, we ask that you also complete the 2023-2024 Verification Form to ensure your school has the most up-to-date contact information for the new school year.
Why do I need to complete my child’s medical information again?
It is important that the Division and your school have the most up-to-date medical information for your child each year. Please complete this section even if nothing has changed since the last school year.
When is this due?
The due date for submission is November 30th, 2023.
Basketball Coaches Needed!
We are starting to look ahead to our basketball season and are in need of a couple of coaches. Currently, we are looking for coaches/assistant coaches for the Junior Boys and the Senior Boys basketball teams. Committment would involve one practice after school a week, as well as one game after school a week. There would also be 1-2 tournaments to participate in. We are also in need of an Elementary Boys basketball coach. The commitment for this team would be practices and 2-4 games during lunch hour and a final tournament at the end of January.
If this is something you would be willing to help out with, we(staff AND students) would greatly appreciate it!
Please contact Mr. Drader if you, or someone you know, would be interested at [email protected].
Grade 3 Popcorn Fundraiser
Parent/Teacher Conferences – November 1st & 2nd
We will be holding our Parent/Teacher Conferences this fall again. We will be trying something a little different this year for timing. Since November 1 is a PD day, we will have openings for appointments beginning a bit earlier in the day at 2:00 pm and continuing on into the evening, and then beginning at 3:30 pm on November 2nd and continuing into the evening appointments.
We will be using our online program School Appointments to book appointment times. The scheduling program, opened at 9:00 am today. We strongly encourage an appointment for each student in the school. If you would like to book with more than your student’s homeroom teacher (ie. junior high students have multiple teachers for different subjects), please contact that teacher directly to arrange a time to meet.
Instructions for booking Parent/Teacher Conferences:
- Go to www.covenant.schoolappointments.com.
- You will need to create a new account as the system does not remember accounts from the previous year. Register for an account by clicking the “REGISTER” menu tab and filling in the online form. Choose a user id and password for yourself and then click the “Register Now” button.
- Add your children into the system by clicking the “Add a Student” button and click “Insert”. Click “Insert New” button to add more children.
- Click the “date” icon
beside each child’s name to schedule appointments. Select the staff you wish to book appointments with and the “View Calendars” button. Use the “Ctrl” or “Command” key to select multiple staff to view at the same time. While you can view multiple calendars, you can only book one appointment per student.
- Click on available time slots to book your appointments and then click the “Book Appointments” button to save your bookings. To book additional appointments for your other children, go to the Profile tab and select Manage Students from the drop-down, and select the next child.
- If you wish to print your appointments, go to Profile, View Appointments and then click Print Appointments.
School Council
We would like to thank Shauna Balehowsky for her commitment as School Council Chair for the past two years. Shauna’s dedication and service to our school community are very much appreciated.
This month’s School Council meeting is on October 25, 2023, right after Celebration. Please email our chair, Candace Dreger with any questions you may have [email protected] .
Matching Donation
As mentioned in previous Chronicles, we have been blessed with an opportunity to match $250,000 towards our school. Please share this information with your family and friends who may consider giving so we can make the most of this generous opportunity. If successful, we will be using these donations for things to ensure our students are able to have greater advantages in their learning. These include but are not limited to:
- Air conditioning in the portables
- musical instruments
- 3D Printers
- Robotics
- Sporting Equipment
- 1:1 Chromebooks
If after praying and thinking about it, you want to donate money to the school and take advantage of this matching offer, the easiest way to do this is by EFT or cheque to the LSCE. The LSCE email for EFT transfer is: [email protected]. Coming down to the school and writing a cheque is also always a possibility. Donations of $20 or more come with a charitable donation receipt.
I want to thank all of you for your prayerful consideration of this opportunity.
Hot Lunch
We are excited to once again offer a weekly Hot Lunch Day! This year, Hot Lunches will be 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.
If you would like to see which hot lunches are coming up, 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 October.
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.
Catch ball
We are excited to have our grade 6 boys participate in the Catchball tournament this weekend at Father Leduc!
Volleyball
Congratulations to our Senior Girls and Senior Boys teams on their gold medal wins over the weekend at the Leduc Junior High Tournament!!!
Senior boys volleyball had a home game yesterday after school and won against J.E. Lapointe.
Junior girls volleyball played in New Sarepta last night and continue to improve as a team!
LSCE News:
Social Media
To keep up to date on all fundraising opportunities, please follow us on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/covenantchristianschoolfundraisingpagehttps://www.instagram.com/fundraising.lsce/
Executive Meeting Update
Here are the highlights from last night’s LSCE executive meeting:
- Watch for further news on an upcoming Family Fun Night!
- Pray for the Christian Teachers Convention that will be held at Covenant this Thursday and Friday
Calendar:
October:
- 19-20 – Christian School Teachers’ Convention – No School
- 25 – School Council Meeting (immediately following Celebration)
November:
- 1 – PD Day – No School
- 8 – Individual Student Photo Retakes
- 11 – Remembrance Day
- 13-17 – Midterm Break
Community Events:
Please click the graphic below for further information.
Kidzamania
Join us on October 31st for KidzAmania! Doors open 5:30 pm—8:30 pm for a safe and warm night at our family fun Halloween alternative. It is a night filled with games, candy, live entertainment and fun to be had by all! The hot dog stand will be open this year! Open for everyone.
Feel free to come dressed in a family-friendly costume and bring a bag of Candy and/or items for the Leduc Food Bank.
Odds & Ends:
Sign In/Out Form:
Scan Me
Please use the above QR code, orthis link, to sign your child in or out from 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.
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