Principal’s Message:
As I sat listening to our keynote at the PCCE Convention last week, I was often inspired by Dr. Christina Edmundson’s words. She spoke three times, but she saved her most thought-provoking message until the end. As she spoke on Friday, she drew me back into my very own office often, where loudly, I have the words “Relentless Love” scripted across my wall.
Dr. Edmudson, with wisdom that cut through the noise of our divided world, proclaimed, “Love does not mean agree. If we only love those we agree with, it means we only love ourselves. What kind of love is that?!” These words, echoed the very essence of my office’s exploration of Relentless Love, have provided me – and now I hope you – with a profound opportunity for introspection – a chance to align our beliefs, actions, and hearts with the teachings of Jesus.
This provocation, deeply rooted in biblical teachings, challenges us to extend love and compassion beyond the boundaries of agreement. As Christians, we are called not just to love those who share our beliefs but to embrace the diversity of thought and opinion that exists within our faith community and the world at large.
As believers, we are challenged to be introspective, examining our hearts and actions in the light of these teachings of loving one another. Are we truly living out the message of this love as described by Him? Are we capable of extending love to those whose beliefs challenge our own? These questions demand soul-searching, encouraging us to confront our biases, prejudices, and judgments. It is through this introspection that we grow spiritually, cultivating a love that mirrors the divine love demonstrated by Jesus Christ himself.
Let us be courageous enough to confront our discomfort – regardless of the topic, seeking understanding and common ground while respecting the sanctity of differences. In doing so, we not only honor the teachings of the Bible but also contribute to a world where love transcends barriers, fostering unity, empathy, and compassion.
In this growlingly polarized world, let us remember that our faith is not a shield against differing opinions but a guiding light that leads us to love without limits. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is enduring. Love is compassionate. We must love one another.
Announcements
School Enrolment Verification Forms – URGENT
We have 210 of 370 Verification forms completed!! Thank you to all those who have already done so! If you have NOT completed the form yet, please do so as soon as possible.
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. 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–DEADLINE TO ORDER IS FRIDAY!!
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. 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.
CCS Leadership/Mentorship Group
Covenant Christian School is starting a mentorship/leadership group for interested students in grades 5-8. Our first meeting is on Thursday, October 26th from 11:55-12:30 in the Flex room. Please remember to bring your lunch and all your great ideas! Hope to see you there! Please check in with Ms. Moody if you have any questions.
Scholastic Book Fair
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
Hot Lunches are on Wednesdays.
The next set of hot lunch forms for November 22 – December 20 are available to place your order!
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 Thursdays for the month of November.
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 6s participate in our Catchball tournament this weekend at CCS!
Volleyball
We are nearing the end of our volleyball season with playoffs just around the corner! All of our teams are doing really well!
Senior girls had a home game yesterday.
Senior boys volleyball has a home game today after school. They also play in Beaumont on Thursday after school.
Junior girls volleyball played in Pigeon Lake.
Basketball
Basketball tryouts are starting shortly!
Elementary Girl’s tryouts will be held this week.
- Grade 6 girls are invited to try out during the last recess today.
- Grade 5 girls are invited to try out during the last recess on Thursday.
Elementary Boys had tryouts on Monday.
Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball will begin closer to the end of November, once volleyball has finished. Stay tuned to future Chronicles for more details.
LSCE News:
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/
Fundraising Opportunity
Calendar:
November:
- 1 – PD Day – No School
- 1-2 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
- 8 – Individual Student Photo Retakes
- 11 – Remembrance Day
- 13-17 – Midterm Break
- 26 – Purdy’s Order Deadline
- 30 – Enrolment Verification Forms DUE!
December:
- 4 – PD Day – No School
- 5 – Grade 6 & 9 Immunizations
- 15 – CCS Christmas Concert
- 22 – Last Day of Classes Before Christmas 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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