Tuesday, October 3, 2023

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, October 3rd 2023 (DAY 6)

 Dear Families, 

I hope everyone took care this past weekend. Congrats to all BCP athletes for a fun showing this past Saturday! 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) BCP Student Connections Centre: Students please provide yoru thoughts on the  CSH PROJECT SURVEY. Famiies please encourage students to give their input. 

2) Brilliant Labs: Please note that Wylie Butler from Brilliant Labs will be at our school Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 from lunchtime to the end of the day. Mr. Butler will be working with Lighthouse Project students on video editing and planning. 

3) Jr. & Sr. Boys Basketball: There will be practice after school today, Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 for both Junior and Senior Boys Basketball from 3pm to 4pm. Next practice is scheduled for Thursday afterschool. Please see the calendar for extracurricular practice times. 

4) Cross Country: There will be cross country practice afterschool today Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 from 3pm to 3:30pm. Please see the calendar for extracurricular practice times.

5) Music with Ms. Sequeira: Ms. Sequeira will be hosting music programs during lunch and after hours such as Choir, Rock Band (Ensemble), Song Writing, and Guitar Club. If you are interested in being part of the music community at Baccalieu Collegiate please visit the office and sign your name down before the end of the week

6) Thanksgiving Holiday: Please note we will observe Thanksgiving as a holiday on Monday, October 9th 2023. There will be no school on this day. 

7) Doorways (Information): Please note Baccalieu will be hosting Doorways at the school starting Wednesday, October 11th 2023 (bi-weekly). For more information please check out BCP Doorways & Frequently Asked Questions Rural Avalon

8) Need Help Posters: The District's Provincial Safe and Inclusive Programs Itinerants have created a Digital "Need Help?" Poster that we believe can greatly benefit our students in Grades 7-12. The poster will be printed and placed in high-visibility areas throughout the school. The poster contains a QR code that students can scan with their cell phones to help them learn about local supports available to children, youth, adults, and families by providing quick and accessible information to assist students when they encounter issues or have questions related to their well-being.

9) Supporting Eating Well At School: Please note this information is sent to families to support Information for Parents and Caregivers

10) Social Media Tips for Families: The following memo will be sent out to Families -- Social Media Tips for Families -- It is an excellent resource for learning and awareness. 

11) Safely Navigating the Digital World: Please see the following Safely Navigating the Digital World Infographic in support of family learning.  

12) 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. 


13) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra-curricular activity practice times. 


Good News Report (In no particular order)
  • Wear Orange: Thank-you to our school leadership group, teachers, and students for acknowledging and learning more about Orange Shirt day this past Friday, September 29th 2023.  

  • Senior Boys Softball: Congrats to the boys for a great showing at softball regionals this weekend in Carbonear! Also, special thanks to Ms.Noel, Mr.Fudge and Ms.Reid for assisting with the coaching!

  • Senior Girls Outdoor Soccer: Congrats to the girls for winning silver at soccer regionals this weekend in Bay Roberts! Also, a special congrats to Emma Bursey on winning a sportsmanship award. Thanks to Ms.Sheppard and Mr.Foley for assisting with the coaching!

  • CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay: Our schools could not function without the efforts of our custodians. They are our unsung heroes. They keep our schools clean and safe so they are effective learning environments for students and teachers. Thank-you for all that you do!

  • 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! 

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