Friday Feed- October 22
“One Family One Hope in Christ”
Parent Memo for the upcoming week of October 25- October 29, 2021
Next Week’s Events:
Monday, October 25
Bring in Weekly total slips for Walkathon
Tuesday, October 26
2:00pm- Emergency drill (weather dependent)
2:30pm- Monthly slideshow assembly
Wednesday, October 27
UNITED DAY!- Halloween Colours dress down day- Proceeds to RCAV Truth and Reconciliation collection
2:30pm- Dismissal
Friday, October 29- Foodbank Friday
9:00am- School mass led by Grade 7
*Please note sports practices will not be put on the Friday Feed as there are often changes made by coaches that may not be reflected in the Friday Feed. Please go by your coaches information. All games, first and last practices of the season will be on the Friday Feed as well as on the google calendar.
Important Information
Walkathon:
-We have raised $13, 450.00 so far! Keep the collections coming! A reminder that our goal is $20,000 for this year. Only a handful of prizes have been donated for our prize giveaway. Please consider a prize donation if you are able to.
-Please indicate if the pledge is an online pledge, a cash donation or a check (made out to Precious Blood Parish).
-Please be reminded that only donations of $20 and more are eligible for a tax receipt. Attached is a sample pledge from for you to look at that covers the 3 scenarios mentioned above.
-pledge forms and collections can be brought to school starting Monday.United Day is on Wednesday! We will be having a Halloween Colours dress down day (NOT a costume day) with proceeds going to the Archdiocese’s Truth and Reconciliation collection. This is a system wide collection and so we ask that you please consider a small donation. Popcorn will be for sale as well for an extra $1. Students may wear halloween colours, halloween accessories…
Agape Street Ministry candy collection- if you have any leftover halloween candy please bring them to the school office and we will donate them to Agape.
Virtual 3 Way conferences sign up- PLease click here to sign up for 3 Way Conferences that are happening on November 3, 4, 5. Please be reminded that Friday, November 5 is a non-instructional day for students.
Treats from home- Please be reminded that as per COVID health and safety protocols, there are to be no food treats brought to school to share. If you choose to send treat bags for the class (birthday, Halloween…) please make sure there are no food items. Food items will be sent home again.
Teacher Award for Excellence- Nominations are open for candidates for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Teacher Award for Excellence. If you feel strongly about nominating one of our exceptional CCS teachers, please follow this link
COVID 19 contact tracing poster attached to the bottom of this memo to give a visual of how contact tracing happens in schools should there be an exposure.
St. John Paul II Academy information evening:St. John Paul II Academy Information Evening
All those interested in finding out more about our newest Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Vancouver are invited to attend in-person Information Evening – Nov. 10th at 7 pm at the Star of the Sea Elementary School gymnasium. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents, students, and other interested parties to see and hear what is happening at St. John Paul II Academy. Please rsvp: skelly@sjp2academy.com; T: 604.560.8210 or visit our website: www.sjp2academy.com for more information.
From the PFG
LAST DAY TO ORDER !
Neufeld Farms:
Offering meals, appetizers and desserts including organic, vegetarian and gluten free options
ORDER DEADLINE: Friday October 22- 23:59
ORDER PICKUP: Monday November 1 at 6:30- 7:00 (school)Click on the link to order:
https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2021-cloverdale-catholic-school
One Stop Christmas Shop:
Great gift ideas for the Christmas season- Details launching the first week of November
Customer Pickup: Saturday December 4 (school)
** NEXT MEETING: MONDAY Nov 8 @ 7:30PM **
NEW TEAM OF INDIVIDUALS – EXCITED TO BRING BIGGER AND BETTER FUNDRAISERS
NEW items, school spirit wear, raffles, and community events coming soon.
MEETING TIME: Counts towards families community hours
Email us for the Zoom link for the next meeting- fundraising@cloverdalecatholicschool.ca
REVISED BUDGET: 2021/2022 ANNUAL GOAL FOR PFG $60,000
This years fundraising amount will go towards the following initiatives; technology upgrades (replacing outdated Chromebooks & iPad), sports & music equipment, special programs, activities and workshops that align with the new curriculum topics/areas.
From the parish
Thank you for your continued support. Have a wonderful weekend!
God Bless,
C. Heah
Principal
*Please remember to perform daily health screenings prior to sending your child(ren) to school. Any students coming to school with any symptoms will be sent home immediately.
**All students are expected to be in Top Marks uniform items unless a request for exemption due to medical or financial reasons has been submitted to and approved by PEC.