Dear Families,
I'd like to congratulate everyone on their efforts this week! We're very thankful for the positive vibe to start the school year! Weekly updates are going out a little early due to the timeliness of information and updates. If you missed the back to school memo please see it again here. Please see the following important updates:
Firstly, we're very proud to announce Baccalieu Collegiate's new Mission Statement which includes our institutions key values:
LIGHTING THE WAY
The mission of Baccalieu Collegiate is to establish through a relationship first lens; a safe, equitable, empathetic, and innovative environment that fosters and celebrates overall student development including life-long learning and leadership.
Secondly, we're very proud to announce our all-star teaching line-up at Baccalieu Collegiate for the 2022-23 School Year:
Teaching Staff
Abby Noel: IRT, Nutrition
Astro Loredo: Music, NL Studies
Christopher Sweetland: Social Studies, Design and Fabrication
Denise Reid: IRT
Jordan Cashin: Math, Physical Education
Meghan Kelloway: IRT, English
Marlene LeShane: French, Religion, Human Dynamics
Pamela Slade: Math
Sarah Sheppard: Science, Technology, Biology
Shannon Reid: English, Art
Silas Holloway: Science, Physics, Chemistry
Steven Adams: English, Art, Writing, Entrepreneurship
Administration
Jeff Saxby: Principal
David Barrett: Assistant Principal, Social Studies
Guidance
Krystle Doyle: Guidance Counsellor
Secretary
Rayna Warren
Student Assistants
Ruth O’Leary
Caretakers
Gord Preston
Ann Marie Pike
Cafeteria Staff
Brenda Brookings: Harbour Breeze
Homeroom Assignments 2022-2023
Grade 7 (Rm.207): Mr. Steven Adams & Ms. Abby Noel
Grade 8A (Rm 204): Mr. Jordan Cashin
Grade 8B (Rm 212: Ms. Sarah Sheppard
Grade 9 (Rm 206) Mr. Christopher Sweetland
Level 1 (Rm 141): Ms. Shannon Reid
Level 2A (Rm149): Ms. Kelloway & Ms. Denise Reid
Level 2B (Rm 148): Mr. Silos Holloway
Level 3 (Rm 149): Ms. Slade
Updates and Important Information
Senior Girls Volleyball Tryout: This Sunday, September 12th 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm is a tryout for any Senior Girls. Good luck! Go BCP Go!
Junior Girls Volleyball: Any Junior Girls who would like to compete in BCP Junior Girls Volleyball are encouraged to attend play this Sunday, September 12th 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Curriculum Night: Baccalieu Collegiate will host its annual Curriculum Night this Thursday, September 15th 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be an open assembly for all families from 6:30pm to 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Grades 8-12 parents/guardians will have time afterwards to meet with teachers and view curriculums in the gymnasium from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Grade 7 parents/guardians will have time to meet with their respective homeroom teachers from 7:00pm to 7:30pm and then meet with other teachers and view curriculum in the gymnasium from 7:30pm to 8:00pm. Curriculum Night is a great way to start to build positive relationships with your teachers and your school! We hope to see you all out!
Community Volunteers Meeting: Baccalieu Collegiate would like to cooperate as much as we can with the community including community volunteers. If you are a parent/guardian and would like to get involved and support our teachers and students please complete the Community Volunteer Sign-up form and meet with us at 6:00pm prior to Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15th 2022 and held in the Learning Commons. Possibilities for involvement are endless, however some examples can include coaching a sports team, supporting a club, supporting our KES program, supporting curricular initiatives, and/or involvement in our School Council. See the SSNL Calendar below for SSNL Sports you may want to get involved with.
SSNL Calendar: Please see School Sport NL Sports and School calendar. All these events will be included in our Baccalieu Collegiate School Events Calendar (embedded on our website).
Harbour Breeze Cafeteria Services: We're happy to announce our cafeteria services will begin Monday, September 12th 2022. Students should pre-order meals via the Harbour Breeze app the night before (before midnight) or ensure they pre-order with Brenda at the cafeteria before homeroom period begins. Pre-ordering will ensure you get what you want! Other meals/food will be available for purchase without pre-order however supplies may be limited. Please see our website and or this link for the updated Harbour Breeze Menu.
Social Media and your Children: It goes without saying that social media is complicating the landscape of everyone's lives, in particular, it's especially challenging for our young adolescents. Prior to the school year start, we believe it is very important to have conversation about the rules and risks of Social Media with your child. Please see the following NLESD Social Media: Terms of use for Students as an important starting point. Empathy is not a factor considered when it comes to social media/communication, nor does it place much priority on direct fact or citation. Please do your best and in cooperation with us to consider and empathize the human behind all of this speculation and drama. Let's be careful the messages that we are endorsing, and especially if not part of our physical world.
Students Transitioning into Employment and/or Post-Secondary (STEP) Program - Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Please see message from: Paula Milley who is the Career Services Coordinator at the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (ASNL) and also coordinates the Students Transitioning into Employment and/or Post-Secondary (STEP) program in St. John's. This program is a great opportunity for students who have a formal diagnosis and/or self-identify as autistic to attend group meetings where they get to develop their skills, explore employment and post-secondary opportunities, volunteer in their community, and make connections with their peers! STEP is offered in-person in Metro, Grand Falls-Windsor, Cornerbrook, AND virtually! Attached is the poster for this program. Also, here is the registration link: https://forms.office.
Rycor at Baccalieu Collegiate: Parents/Guardians please standby for an important letter to be shared with your child(s) next week. The information will be specific to your child and include a student number necessary for your accurate completion. Please see the following Rycor Message for Introductory information. We're looking forward to streamlining our forms and financial transactions via Rycor and in connection with Powerschool.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Just a reminder that on Friday, September 30th 2022 we will have no school for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).
Bridge the Gapp: Please see the following information how staff and students can access Bridge The gApp App Launch
Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates.
Good News Report (In no particular order)
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