BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, May 13th 2024 (DAY 9)

Dear Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful 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 Reminder// Attendance: As partners in your child's education journey, we want to take a moment to emphasize the crucial role that school attendance plays in their overall success and development. Regular attendance at school is more than just a routine -- it's a cornerstone of academic achievement and personal growth including: 1) Learning Opportunities, 2) Building Relationships 3) Developing Responsibility, 4) Preparation for the Future, 5) Legal Responsibility. 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. 

2) Important Memo:  Naloxone Kits Added to First-Aid Response Package for Schools with Junior High and Senior High Grades. We must acknowledge that "young Canadians aged 15-24 are the fastest growing population requiring hospital care from opioid overdoses. People in our province have experienced opioid related harms, and these issues affect both urban and rural populations."

3) EF Tour: There is an important meeting this Thursday, May 16th 2024 at 7pm for all Caregivers of students interested  in travelling to Switzerland and Italy as part of an EF tour during Easter 2026. You will need to use the QR code found on EF Tour POSTER if your child is interested in going. Even if you cannot make the meeting you should indicate that using the QR code. Information on the tour will be sent to you following the meeting if you have completed the form associated with the QR code. Hope to see you there. 

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

5) Baccalieu Idol: Who will be our next Baccalieu Idol? May 23rd 2024!

6) Grade 9 PRMA: Please note that all Grade 9 students must complete the Provincial Reading and Math Assessment (PRMA). The test will be administered on Wednesday, May 29th 2024. Students do not have to prepare for this assessment.  Please see poster for more information: PRMA POSTER

7) 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. 

8) 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!

9) 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. 

10) 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

11) 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)

• 4) Spring Fling Dance: Thank-you to everyone involved in setting up the Spring Fling dance for our students and including Leadership students and staff! We hope everyone had fun! 

• Grade 7 Girls Volleyball: Congrats on an excellent showing this past weekend in Torbay! 
• 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. 

• Lion's Club Junior High Speak Out: Huge thanks to our local Lions Club, Junior High students participants included: Michael Noonan, Zoe Barnes, Gia Delaney, Emily Snelgrove, Ross Parsons, Mya Noonan. 1st place - Mya Noonan, 2nd place - Gia Delaney, 3rd place - Emily Snelgrove. Congrats to everyone for their amazing showing!

• Cadets ACR: Congrats to our Baccalieu Cadet community for all their success during this past ACR! Way to go!
  

• 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!