Principals Message
As we journey through this school year, I want to take a moment to talk about trust. Trust between parents and educators is foundational to a thriving learning environment, and at Covenant Christian School, we take this very seriously.
We know that as parents, you are entrusting us with your most precious gift—your child. Our staff carries the responsibility of caring for, nurturing, and guiding your child each day. This is not a responsibility we take lightly. We believe deeply in the duty of care we hold, and every teacher at CCS is here because they are passionate about helping your child grow—academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
We also recognize that trust is earned. Trust us to be honest, even when sharing difficult feedback about your child, because we believe transparency is key to your child’s growth and development. We commit to walking alongside you in this partnership, with open communication, always keeping your child’s best interest at the forefront of everything we do. With that said, when information is shared, our staff do not gain anything by keeping the truth away from you. They simply are passing along the situation that occurred and the steps followed to come to a resolution.
The staff here at Covenant Christian is truly some of the best imaginable. Their dedication, love, and commitment to your child’s flourishing are second to none. We thank you for trusting us and partnering with us as we work together for the good of your child.
Announcements
Covenant Canteen
📣 Introducing the Cougar Canteen! 🐾🍬
We are delighted to announce we are continuing – The Cougar Canteen! TheCougar Canteen isn’t just about snacks; it’s an empowering project designed to equip our students with essential life skills.
Operating Details:
🗓️ The Cougar Canteen will be available 1x/month for each division (announced in each week’s Chronicle).
🕰️ The Cougar Canteen will be open during afternoon recess (2:00-2:15) on Thursdays.
💰 If students wish to purchase a snack, $1-$5 is plenty!
Snack Menu:
🥔 Chips: $1.00
🥤 Cans of Pop: $2.00
🍭 Candy Bags: $1.00
Schedule:
Div. 2 (Gr. 4-6): Thursday, Sept. 19
Div. 1 (Gr. 1-3): Thursday, Sept. 26
Div. 3 (Gr. 7-9): Thursday, Oct. 10
Div. 1 (Gr. 1-3): Thursday, Oct. 31
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. 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.
Our next hot lunch will be Boston Pizza, taking place TODAY. The deadline to order Hot Dogs is Tuesday, September 24th at 11:59 pm The forms for all of October’s lunches are now on PowerSchool).
October’s hot lunch
Oct 2 – Hotdog / Booster Juice
Oct 9 – Panda Hut
Oct 16 – Subway
Oct 23 – KFC
Oct 30 – Wok Box
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Hot Lunch, you can reach our Hot Lunch Coordinator, Mrs. Hofstra, via email at: [email protected]
Join our Production Team!!
Our drama students are thrilled to get started on rehearsals for this year’s production of The Little Mermaid Jr. We are seeking community volunteers to help us build sets, costumes, props, and support in other ways too.
Each Production Role will have a LEAD volunteer who will be responsible for attending production meetings, communicating with other Leadership roles, and coordinating their TEAM to complete tasks.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Spring Production, please fill out the GOOGLE FORM (CLICK HERE) by checking off the LEAD and/or TEAM position(s) you are interested in.
Please note:
Rehearsals will take place in the auditorium every Friday afternoon with some extra rehearsals closer to the production date.
Construction times will occur weekends and the occasional weeknight.
Production meetings will take place once a month until the week of the performance March 17-21, 2025.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DRAMA AT CCS!
Grade 9 Fundraising – OTTAWA TRIP!
As the school year begins, we are busy planning many different things! One of those things is the first-ever CCS Grade 9 trip to Ottawa, Ontario. Over the May long weekend, our Grade 9’s will fly out to Ottawa, bringing the curriculum to life, as they also strengthen their bonds together as they complete their final year at CCS.
They will be doing MANY fundraising items over the year, and I hope that you all can help us out in some way. We are looking at the best fundraisers, but currently, we also have an account open at the Leduc Bottle Depot. It is under Gr. 9 Ottawa trip. The account number that you can donate bottles to is 1131-A! If you are feeling led, please think about donating your bottles under that account today!!
Grade 9 parents – If you have not yet filled out the google form from Mr. Simmons, please do that today!
Terry Fox Run – Thursday, September 26, 2024
On Thursday, September 26th, all families are invited to come and cheer on CCS Students as they take part in the Terry Fox Run. This event is for all students and staff. We will begin with an Assembly at 9:00 am, which parents are welcome to attend. After our short assembly, we will take our traditional all-school photo by the front doors of the school. We will begin the walk/run at 9:45 followed by recess and regular scheduled classes. To donate to the Terry Fox foundation, please follow the following link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/CovenantChristian
School Council –
Thank you to those who were in attendance for today’s School Council meeting. Also, a Thank you to Candace Dreger, who will continue to be our Chair, Shauna Balehowsky who will serve as Vice-Chair, and Megan Switzer as our secretary.
Library –
This year in the Learning Commons, we will continue to share stories each week. Mrs. Jackson has provided all parent a reading list to give you an understanding of what is being read. While each book is not necessarily written by a Christian author, each book has different Throughlines that will be pulled out of each work of fiction, allowing students to make connections from the author to God’s bigger story.
PreK/Kinder/Gr. 1 – Each week one or two picture books will be read.
Gr. 2 – Imagination Station – Voyage with the Vikings
Gr. 3 – The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls – Book One
Gr. 4 – Mr. Poppers Penguins
Gr. 5 – City of Ember
Gr. 6 – WingFeather Saga – Book One
Gr. 7 – WingFeather Saga – Book On
Gr. 8 – Divergent
We are always looking for volunteers to help in the Learning Commons. If you are interested in contributing your time, please email Mrs. Jackson at [email protected] Your support of our learning commons is greatly appreciated!
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 THURSDAYSfor the month of October.
Junior High Retreat – September 18 & 19
Our annual junior high retreat will be held on September 18 and 19 this year with Pastor Dennis Gulley as our guest speaker! We will need parent volunteers and drivers for this event! Students are now on their way, and we are praying they have an unbelievable time!
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 each month.
Athletics:
Athletics
Covenant Christian School is once again starting up our athletics programming. It is a privilege for students to participate in extracurricular athletics. These athletics, unlike intramurals, are a representative team, meaning there can be cuts, and playing time is not always equal. With that said, participation is voluntary and not a requirement, nor is it an entitlement. Therefore, extra time and effort are required of those who participate. As a Christian school program, we are witnesses of God’s Kingdom, and our extra-curricular programs are an opportunity to showcase this. With that in mind, high standards must be maintained. Those who earn the privilege of representing Covenant Christian School in extracurricular athletics are expected to accept greater responsibilities as school citizens.
Participation in extracurricular athletics is open to all students provided they meet the general requirements as outlined in the CCS Athletic handbook, and any requirements specific to the activity of their choice. This does not mean all students who try out will make a team, but all have an opportunity to try.
Please read through the CCS Athletic Handbook, as it highlights some of our expectations for our parents and our athletes.
COACHES NEEDED
For those of you who are willing, it looks like we will be in search of JR HIGH BASKETBALL COACHES for the 2024/25 season! We are looking for Jr/Sr boys and girls coaches. If you are interested, please email [email protected]
Catch ball
We will be offering catch ball to our grade 6 students this year again! Catch ball is a team sport derived from volleyball in which the ball is caught and thrown rather than hit. The sport was started in Israel and was designed to be a simpler version of volleyball. The rules of catchball are very similar to volleyball, though by allowing the players to catch the ball before throwing it to another player or over the net, it is easier to play and learn. Those who have indicated they are interested will be having practices begin towards the end of September and will have two tournaments to participate in in October.
Volleyball
The volleyball season is drawing near. Tryouts have begun this week. We’re looking forward to another great season of volleyball!
Cross Country Running
Stay tuned for further information on this event as well!
LSCE News:
Thanks to BGSD Superintendent, Mr. Borgfjord
On Monday, September 16th, the LSCE welcomed BGSD Superintendent, Michael Borgfjord, to the LSCE Executive Board meeting. Building and maintaining relationships with senior administration at BGSD is integral to maintaining our unique relationship as an alternative program within the school division.
Fundraising Opportunities
Davison Orchards
To keep up to date on all fundraising opportunities, please follow us on social media.
FACEBOOK – Fundraising
Calendar:
September:
- 18 – School Council AGM (immediately following Celebration)
- 18 & 19 – Junior High Retreat
- 20 – PD Day – No School
- 25 – Swimming Lessons Begin for Grades 3 & 4
- 26 – Terry Fox Run
- 29 – Orange Shirt Day
- 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No School
October:
- 09 – BGSD School Trustee Visit
- 09 – Individual AND Class Photos (grade configuration will be determined closer to this date)
- 10 – Individual AND Class Photos (grade configuration will be determined closer to this date)
- 11 – PD Day – No School
- 14 – Thanksgiving Day – No School
- 24-25 – Christian School Teachers’ Convention (Taber) – No School
Community Events:
Leduc Track Club
The Bole X-Country Classis is coming up on October 10th for the Leduc Track Club. Please see Leduc Track Club for more information.
Odds & Ends:
Sign In/Out Form: 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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