BCP Family Weekly Update: Monday, January 30th 2023 (DAY 10)

 Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend break! Congrats to our Gr. 8 Girls Volleyball team for a strong showing this weekend!  Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

                                              Updates and Important Information

1) Semester 2: Please note that Semester 2 courses begin today, Moday, January 30th 2023. 

2) Doorways: Please note that Doorwards will be in the school on Wednesday, February 1st 2023. 

3) Wellness Day Kickoff: On Wednesday, Februaray 8th 2023 in partnership with our Comprehensive School Health Team and Baccalieu Collegiate will be hosting a Wellness Day Kickoff! The day will include various wellness activities as well as important information sessions put on by members of Eastern Health including: Bridge the Gapp, coping strategies for stress, social media and the effects it has on youth motivation, and vaping. 

4) Winter Carnival Week: This is a reminder that our BCP Winter Carnival Week led by our School Leadership is fast approaching from February 13th until the 17th. Looking forward to it!

5) Mid-Year Report: Please note that the office will need to generate and store a Mid-Year Report for all current Grade 12 students. 

6) Ronald McDonald House: BCP staff, students and families are invited to bring in their pop pull tabs and place them in the bucket near the lobby. Baccalieu Collegiate will again be collecting pull tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year we collected over 3 X 18.5 litre bottles full. Let's beat that number this year! 

7) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

8) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates. 

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• CNA Field Trip: Big thanks to Mr. Holloway and Ms. Doyle for organizing the Career class trip to the CNA. Sounded like a great day!
  

• Grade 8 Girls Volleyball: Congrats to our Grade 8 Girls Volleyball team for a strong showing at this past tournament held at Baccalieu Collegiate! The girls gained silver in the tourn.

• Teachers Change Lives: Check out the very nice tribute to Ms. Slade!  https://teacherschangelives.ca/thank-you-mrs-slade/?fbclid=IwAR1s_pS6Yfef0ZkHwOPNnLHy6HEYBzYuPIRaz26Gi3AvQzUsa--GiJiJQtc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Sr. Boys Basketball: Good luck to the Sr. Boys Basketball team who attend a PWC tournament this weekend
• Girls Volleyball: Good luck to our Girls Volleyball who play in a tournament held in Ascension this weekend!
• Sports & Other Practices & Events: So many sports and other events going on afterschool. Please check out Baccalieu Calendar for a listing of events and times! Thank-you to all of our students for getting involved and teachers and volunteers for giving up your time for our youth! 
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Permission Form: Tournament February 10th - 12th 2023.

Please click the following link to complete the permission form: Deadline for permission and registration paid is before the end of the day Friday, February 3rd 2023.

Players are encouraged to continue attending practices in preparation for the tournament!

Grade 8 Boys Basketball Permission Form: Tournament @ Carbonear Academy February 10th - 12th 2023. 

Any players who want a tournament t-shirt must reach out to Coach Cashin as soon as possible and before Monday, January 30th 2023. T-shirts are not required and are an extra $25.00. Money must be submitted to Mr. Cashin before the deadline. 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, January 23rd 2023 (DAY 5)

 Dear Families,

I hope you enjoyed the snow this past weekend! It's that time of the year that our body and minds need to be pushed outside for fresh air and the sounds of nature. Sunday was a great day for it! Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

                                           Updates and Important Information

1) CNA Field Trip: Please note that Mr. Holloway and Ms. Doyle will be taking the Career Education Class to the Open House at CNA on Thursday, January 26th 2023. This will be a full day event.

2) 1st Semester End: Please note that first semesterised courses end  Friday, January 27th 2023. Studnets please ensure that you are up-to-date with your learning. 

3) Mid-Year Report: Please note that the office will generate Mid-Year Reports for all current Grade 12 students. These reports will be available to Grade 12 students for post secondary application purposes on or before Friday, February 10th 2023. 

4) Wellness Day Kickoff: The CSH team in cooperation with our student leadership team aim to have a Wellness Day Kickoff on Wednesday, February 8th 2023. This day will include empowering presentations with information and high impact strategies for our youth to help them deal with the pressures of their world. The day will also include various activities that students can choose that will help promote connection and wellness! 

5) Ronald McDonald House: BCP staff, students and families are invited to bring in their pop pull tabs and place them in the bucket near the lobby. Baccalieu Collegiate will again be collecting pull tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year we collected over 3 X 18.5 litre bottles full. Let's beat that number this year! 

6) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

7) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates. 

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Comprehensive School Health Team Meeting: Big thanks to our CSH team including staff and students. Keep the work going to make for a healthier school population!
  

• Congrats 8A Cashin: Special congrats to our Homeroom 8A for selling the most Cash Lottery tickets per capita! We hope you enjoy your afternoon party! Congrats!

• Cash Lottery Draw: Congrats to our winners of the Cash Lottery!
  

• Senior Boys Basketball: Congrats to our Senior Boys basketball team for their recent success placing 2nd in the Carbonear Winter Classic and 1st in the St. Catherine's Invitational! 

• Teachers Change Lives: Check out the very nice tribute to Ms. Slade!  https://teacherschangelives.ca/thank-you-mrs-slade/?fbclid=IwAR1s_pS6Yfef0ZkHwOPNnLHy6HEYBzYuPIRaz26Gi3AvQzUsa--GiJiJQtc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Sports & Other Practices & Events: So many sports and other events going on afterschool. Please check out Baccalieu Calendar for a listing of events and times! Thank-you to all of our students for getting involved and teachers and volunteers for giving up your time for our youth! 
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can! 

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Permission Form (Upper Island Cove)

Please complete the following permission form if you are attending the Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Tournament:

Permission Form (Click Here)

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Tuesday, December 3rd 2023 (DAY 5)

Dear Families,

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their well-deserved rest and relaxation with family and friends. The BCP family would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way positively to our community in 2022! We are very grateful for such a strong and supportive community. Take some time in 2023 to make positive connections with your teachers and to let them know that you support them. Start a direct dialogue and be weary of any side talk! We will encourage our staff to do the same. Raising children is not getting any easier and it's all the more important that we work side-by-side and stay on the same page with those people who care most about our youth. Thank-you in advance for taking the time to review updates and important reminders! Any questions or concerns let me know. If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email. 

                                                 Updates and Important Information

1) Comprehensive School Health Team Meeting: Members of the CSH Team should be present after school Wednesday, December 4th 2023 at 3pm. The meeting is to solidify planning for 2023. We as any members of the Student Leadership team to please try and attend. 

2) Cash Lottery Draw: This Friday, January 6th 2023 will be our Cash Lottery Draw! Let's see who is the big winner of the $5000.00, $500.00. and $50.00 prizes. Students will receive their payouts for selling tickets during the following week(s).

3) Carbonear Winter Classic: Our Sr. Boys Basketball team will be participating in the Carbonear Winter Classic Tournament running from Thursday, December 5th 2023 to Sunday, December 8th 2023. The team plays 5pm and Thursday and 5pm on Friday. See facebook for the full schedule. 

4) Tutoring for Tuition (Students): Any tutors for tuition students must pass in their log sheets to Mr. Saxby or notify Mr. Saxby that they have not logged any hours before the end of the week Friday, December 6th 2023.  Connect with Mr. Saxby with any questions/concerns. 

5) Ronald McDonald House: BCP staff, students and families are invited to bring in their pop pull tabs and place them in the bucket near the lobby. Baccalieu Collegiate will again be collecting pull tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year we collected over 3 X 18.5 litre bottles full. Let's beat that number this year! 

6) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

7) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates. 

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Christmas Outing: Just wanted to thank our students and staff for enjoying such a wonderful and fun day together during our past Outing. 
  

• Awards Afternoon & Night: Congratulations again to everyone for their accomplishments and for making our Awards Ceremony so special. In particular, thank-you to Tara North, Rayna Warren, Marlene LeShane, and Pam Slade for putting so much time and effort to make this event a successful one. Thank-you to all other staff, students, and community volunteers! 

• BCP Cash Lottery: Congrats and thank-you to all our students and supporters. Tickets are in! Winners will be announced in the new year. Students will receive any payouts in the New Year as well. 
• Teachers Change Lives: Check out the very nice tribute to Ms. Slade!  https://teacherschangelives.ca/thank-you-mrs-slade/?fbclid=IwAR1s_pS6Yfef0ZkHwOPNnLHy6HEYBzYuPIRaz26Gi3AvQzUsa--GiJiJQtc&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
• Sports & Other Practices & Events: So many sports and other events going on afterschool. Please check out Baccalieu Calendar for a listing of events and times! Thank-you to all of our students for getting involved and teachers and volunteers for giving up your time for our youth! 
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 
• Did I miss something? If I missed anything please be sure to reply-all. There are so many amazing things going on at Baccalieu already, so chances are I might miss something. Celebrate whenever you can!