BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, May 6th 2024 (DAY 4)

Dear Families,

May the 4th be with you this past Saturday. I hope you all enjoyed the 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) Family Update: Did you know that when you receive a phone call at the end of the day indicating your son/daughter had an absenteeism, that means your son/daughter has a late unexcused or unexcused absence? If you receive this call check your son/daughter's Powerschool attendance to see what happened so that you can correct the behaviour immediately. If late was excusable, it would be. An unexcused absence from a class, means the student skipped class. Attendance must be addressed by the family as it is a family responsibility to ensure. Make sure you're setting your children up for success, now and in the future. Hold the fort on attendance -- it's the most importance. 

2) Lion's Club Junior High Speak Out: The Junior High Lion's Club Speak-Out will take place on May 7th, at 7:00PM 2024 at Baccalieu Collegiate. Participating students are asked to arrive between 6:30 and 6:45PM.

3) Cadets ACR: Good luck to all of our Students participating in the Cadets program in our community who will be participating in their ACR this Wednesday, May 8th 2024 at Baccalieu Collegiate. 

4) Spring Fling Dance: This Thursday, May 9th 2024 starting at 7pm to 9pm is a BCP Dance for our students! Please ensure you review BCP Dance Rules and Guidelines. Baccalieu Dances are a privilege, not a right. 

5) Tentative School Close out: Please note that we have tentatively planned a BCP Close out on Friday, May 17th 2024 for School Development. Students will have the day off. 

6) Social Media, Terms and Conditions for Student Use: Please take time and review the School District policy, Social Media: Terms and Conditions for Student Use. It is especially important to review and understand the Privacy component of the policy. 

7) 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!

8) 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. 

9) 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

10) 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)

• Drama Troupe Fundraising: Thank-you to everyone who supported the Drama Troupe's trip to Provincials! Congratulations to 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place winners of the Troupes Fundraising Draw. 
  

• Grade 7 Girls Volleyball: Congrats to our Grade 7 Girls Volleyball team who placed second at the Juniper Ridge Intermediate Invitational tournament this weekend. Go Predators!
• Staff Meeting: Thank-you teachers for all the amazing work! It's amazing the level of compassion and value that each teacher at Baccalieu has for every single student. 

• Drama Troupe: Congrats to the Drama Troupe for a very successful Provincial Drama trip! Awards are done differently at the festival, fewer awards given out. Emma Bursey received an Acting award for our play (only one award given for acting per school), we received best Tech Team (Jessica Slade and Claira Penny, thanks Coach Cody) and we also received Best Set Design.  The trip was an amazing experience and our play was in “ league of its own” according to another drama coach that Ms. Reid spoke to! So overall it was a very rewarding, memorable experience for everyone and our students had a blast! We are very proud!!!
  

• BCP Basketball: Thank-you to players who showed up for our first ever Baccalieu open run last Tuesday! Thank-you and props to all players focused on offseason training. 

• School Council Meeting: Thank-you School Council for your commitment and representation! Thank-you for another important meeting. 

• 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!