Dear Families
I hope everyone enjoyed the May 24th weekend with some sun, fun, and relaxing. 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) Grade 6 Orientation: Grade 6 Orientation is today! Welcome! Thank-you Ms. Doyle for organizing and introducing our new students to the school.
2) Youth Ventures: Youth Ventures will be presenting to the Entrepreneurship class on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 during Period 2. Thank-you Ventures!
3) Baccalieu Idol: Who will be our next Baccalieu Idol? This Thursday, May 23rd 2024 is Baccalieu Idol! Please note the gym will be closed the previous day for set-up.
4) Family Announcement: For your information (FYI) Confronting an Epidemic of Drug Use in Schools. The following report is based out of America but might be of use for informing families on what is going on in schools across North America. Baccalieu Collegiate will remain committed to combating such an epidemic. Knowledge is power.
5) 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."
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/
12) 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)
School Close out: Great work Baccalieu Collegiate teachers!
EF Tour: Thank-you folks for your attendance last week!
- 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!
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