BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, April 15th 2024 (DAY 3)

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the taste of spring this past weekend! Looking forward to seeing you all this week! 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) Horizon's Student Leadership Conference: On Tuesday, April 16th 2024 Carbonear Collegiate will be hosting a Horizon's Leadership Conference. Registration is now closed. Students who registered should connect with Ms. Noel on a time to meet (between 8am and 9am). Way-to-go students for stepping up to this conference! 

2) Important Reminders for Families and Students: As we approach the end of the year Baccalieu Administration is focusing on and enforcing the following behaviour expectations for students:

-- Grades 7-9 students must keep their cell phones in their bags during classtime. Students are not permitted to have their phones on their person or out of their bags unless permitted to do so by the teacher. Also, students are not permitted to have their phone when excused from class. Failure to comply will result in confiscation of the phone. Any high school students abusing their privileges of the above will have to follow the Grades 7-9 rules. 

-- Students are required to make their learning visible and participate in activities during class time. Students will not receive a mark for learning unless the learning can be validated. 

-- Any students disrupting class time activities and learning including acting foolish or disrespectful for any reason will be sent out of class - no questions asked. 

3) Course Selections: Please note that this week a course selection form will be sent out to students and families. Students will have 48 hours to complete the form after it is sent out. 

4) Drama Troupe Fundraising: Thank you for your continued support. As part of our Drama's fundraising efforts for upcoming Provincial competition in Corner Brook we will be selling tickets on three prizes: a print, a gift card tree, and a Montreal and Toronto banner. Tickets cost 2.00 each or 3 for 5.00. Stay tuned for more information and how you can get your tickets! Also, please be reminded that on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 the troupe will be performing their play along with special music performances! See our Baccalieu Collegiate  facebook for more details! 

5) Grade 9 Boys Basketball: The Grade 9 Boys Basketball team competes this Tuesday, April 16 2024 at Carbonear Academy in the JV SSNL Regional Tournament. Schedule is posted on our school calendar.

6) Study Hall: A reminder that Study Hall is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4pm.  Support from students and teachers are available. Don't be shy. Come to the Study Hall!

7) Grates Cove Studio Field Trip: A reminder that our Nutrition Class will be going to Grates Cove Studios to learn more about Gastro Diplomacy, growing business in our community, and much much more! Thank-you Grates Cove Studio and 7 Fathoms! 

8) Gr. 11U Boys Basketball: The Gr. 11 and under NLBA tournament starts this Thursday, April 18th 2024 with our squad competing against Carbonear Collegiate. The rest of the games are played on Saturday, April 20th 2024 with the crossovers on Sunday. 

9) Splash Centre Grow-up Program: On Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 our Career Education Students will travel offsite for their programming. Stay tuned for more information from your teacher. 

10) School Council Meeting: We will have our school council meeting Tuesday, April 30th 2024 starting at 6:30pm. (Please note we had to postpone this week's meeting to next week - apologies for any inconvenience)

11) Student Accomodations at Memorial: In case you're exploring an overnight opportunity for a student trip or gathering, have a look at Memorial's Accommodation package (for students). 

12) Important Allergy Reminder:This is a reminder to our school community that we have people in the school who have scent allergies. Please do not wear strong scents to school as it affects a person's health. Additionally, please do not bring in fish, shellfish, eggs, or nuts. Thank-you. 

13) BCP Athletic Shirts and Apparel: Students/Parents/Guardians can now order Baccalieu Predators Athletics shirts through In the Box NL online store. The clothing options include: dri-fit short sleeve, dri-fit long sleeve, crew neck sweatshirt, and hooded sweatshirt all in grey or navy blue. NOTE: For some sports teams you will be asked to order a shirt with a number to be used as a jersey, this will be at the direct instruction of your coach. Do not order a shirt with a number without consulting directly with your coach. BCP Athletic shirts are a quality low cost option for short term sports teams. To order anytime please see the following site: https://intheboxnl.com/store/p1443/Baccalieu_Collegiate_Sports_Short_Sleeve_Tee_.html

14) GET AHEAD: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates including extra and co-curricular events and special events upcoming!

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Grade 8 Girls Volleyball: Congrats to all the team for an excellent showing this weekend at Frank Roberts! The girls placed third in their division and came up short in the playoffs. They lost their match in 3 sets. They did well competing against all the club teams. The main thing they went having fun and came out having fun. We're very proud of how far they have come!

• Grade 9 Boys Basketball: Congrats to the Gr. 9 Boys Basketball for an excellent showing this past weekend at the Mount Pearl Intermediate Tournament. The boys are certainly turning heads in the big city. 

• Ball Hockey: Huge thanks to Mr. Fudge and Mr. Foley for making ball hockey happen at Baccalieu! Congrats to the players! Congrats on being the Regional Qualifier hosts!

• Badminton: Congrats to everyone who participated in the Regional Qualifier in badminton this weekend. Big thanks to Coach Foley for coaching and making this happen!

• Lions Club Speak off: Congratulations Emma Bursey. 1st runner up at the District Speak Out in Gander today. All 7 speakers were fantastic. The scores were very close between Emma and the 1st place winner! As always, she represented her area and our school amazingly
• KES: Thank-you Ms. LeShane for organizing our Kids Eat Smart breakfast program and thank-you to all of our community volunteers! Huge thank-you to all of our volunteers for making this program happen. If you wish to support, please reach out to the school. 
• Study Hall: Huge thanks to Mr. Holloway for giving up his time to support student learning every Tuesday and Wednesday afterschool! 
• Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for their bi-weely meetings Wednesday. Please reach out to Ms. Doyle if you would like an appointment made for you. 
  
• 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!