Dear Families,
Happy Monday! I hope everyone found some rest and relaxation over the weekend and that you are prepared for some more fun this week. This week is the Winter Carnival! Please see the following important updates. Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email.
Updates and Important Information
COVID-19 Restrictions in Schools: Please note (Memo: NLESD), as per the CMO and NLESD, schools will continue to mandate mask wearing up until the end of Easter Break both on the bus and in school. At which time, further decisions will be made. While we understand youth (and adults) are entering yet another confusing and tiresome period of time where the outside world says it's okay not to wear a mask and schools are saying it isn't - let's focus on the research/facts. For example, looking at one of the largest studies: "A huge National Institute of Health (USA) study involving 1.1 million students found that schools with masking mandates during the Delta surge had ~72% fewer cases of in-school transmission." The view of this research is not to say masks are full proof, but a clear indicator that they serve a proficient tool (and the only tool that we have) to help everyone ease into a world without restrictions (for now). While we're all tired, it's important we empathize with the whole public, and not just our specific cohort. It is important to support our children's empathy, understanding, and perseverance. Holdfast. Wearing masks in schools far outweighs the risks this virus has on us.
1) Winter Carnival: We're excited to announce BCP Student Leadership are organizing Winter Carnival Week. Yes, it's back! For the week of Monday, March 21st to March 25th 2022. Please see the SCHEDULE.
2) Grade 9 Family Presentation: On Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 at 6:00pm Baccalieu administratio
3) CDLI Family/Teacher Conferences: CDLI Virtual Family -Teacher Conferences will occur on Wednesday March 23rd with appointments being scheduled using Optis. More information to follow.
4) Jr. Girls Volleyball: Wishing our Junior Girls Volleyball Team Luck in their tournament this weekend!
5) Graduation Photos: Any students who missed last week's Graduation Photo please inform administration at your earliest convenience.
6) NLESD Memo (VaxPass): Please note that VaxPasses/Verify will no longer be required for afterschool events and activities. Please see memo for more information.
7) Close Contact: Please see the UPDATED Covid-19 Close Contact Flow Chart. My apologies, the last update was not the most current. This updated flow chart can also be found on our website under "Resources".
8) Canada Post Community Foundation: Please note that there is an community grant application offered through Canada Post Community Foundation which will be open from March 7-31, 2022. For more information about the granting process and criteria, please visit canadapost.ca/community. This is a great opportunity to obtain funds to enrich children’s well-being mentally, physically, etc. Any families with an idea(s) are encouraged to work on an application in partnership with the school. As many of you understand, teachers are very stressed and overworked, so any support from the community is greatly appreciated.
9) Baccalieu Idol: Who will be our next Baccalieu Idol? Please see the promotional poster attached. Encourage students to give it their best shot! Stay tuned for more information.
10) PISA: Please note that our school has been selected to participate in PISA. For more information please see the brochure attached. This assessment will take place on May 2nd 2022.
11) Understanding Behaviour: When you have time you're all encouraged to view the attached infographic outline "Behaviour." Whether you're a student, parent or educator who has been following the tremendous research and breakthroughs regarding brain development, or if you're a new and opening mind to this stuff; the infographic is simply a gentle reminder and/or important starter kit for knowledge and understanding. Youtube links are embedded on the poster.
12) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates.
Good News Report (In no particular order)
- Class of 2022 Graduation Photos: Congrats Class of 2022. Grad pictures, check.
- Jr. Girls Volleyball: Best of luck to our Jr. Girls Volleyball squad(s) as they prepare for a tournament this weekend!
- Term 2 in the books: Big thanks to everyone for their hard work completing Term 2 reports and participating in Family-Teacher Conferences.
- Moosehide Campaign: Thank-you Ms. Ruttgaizer for bringing the Moose Hide Campaign to our school for a chance to bring learning and awareness towards Reconciliation with Indigenious People. The official day is May 12th! To learn more check out Moose Hide Campaign
- Gaming Club: Baccalieu gaming club is back on the go during lunchtimes!
- Extracurricular Sports: It is great to see so many youth back in the gymnasium including Jr. and Sr. Girls Volleyball, Baccalieu Boys Basketball, and Baccalieu Boys Floor Hockey! Thank-you to all the coaches volunteering their time! Don't forget to check out our calendar for all practice times and game dates!
- Doorways: Appreciation for Doorways! Thank-you for joining our school every other week.
- School Development Surveys: Thank-you for supporting our school development process with your feedback and effective facilitation of the students surveys. Thank-you!
- Wednesday Open Mic: Big thanks to Dominick for organizing and entertaining Open Mic every Wednesday during lunch in the Learning Commons!
- Boys Basketball Regional Qualifier: Congrats to the BCP Boys basketball team for their strong showing at SSNL Regional Qualifier Tournament.
- Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate
facebook/twitter page.
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