Dear Families,
I hope you all had an exciting weekend. It has been a year of much progress for Baccalieu Collegiate which has all come from hardwork and dedication. All of the struggling times equalled progress. All the true happiness comes from the hardwork and perseverance through the struggling times. 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) Returning Textbooks: All student textbooks must be handed into respective subject teachers today. Locks must be handed into homeroom teachers. Students should be reminded that textbooks are their responsibility and must be returned. Any student not submitting their textbook/lock by Monday, June 17 will need to pay the full price if not returned.
2) Sports and Extracurricular Day: On Monday, June 17th 2024 Baccalieu will be hosting a Sports and Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Day in the morning. Check out the Schedule Thank-you teachers for putting this together! Looks amazing! Let the FUN and competitions begin!
3) Extracurricular Banquet: On Monday, June 17th Baccalieu will be hosting a Sports and Extracurricular Clubs and Activities Banquet in the afternoon. The public is welcome to join! The ceremony begins at 1pm and will include awards and acknowledgements for all BCP Extracurricular students' involvement including sports, drama, music, gaming, leadership, etc.
4) Cafeteria: Remember that there will be no cafeteria services for the remainder of the year. Also, if you were not already informed, our great and powerful Brenda Brookings will be retiring after 22 years feeding our school! Please reach out and thank Brenda for all of her years of service and wish her the best retirement ever! Brenda's retirement dinner will be after school today!
5) BCP Year-End School Outing: Baccalieu school is planning a year end field trip during the last week of school on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. We will be taking our students to St. John's for the day to celebrate another successful year and to promote positive community and well-being. Please remind students that their best behaviour is expected. School rules (basic public etiquette) apply on this trip including our Smoke Free Policy. Any students in violation of rules or policy will be under supervision until their parent/guardian travels to pick them up.
6) 2024-25 Planning Day: On Wednesday, June 19th 2024 there will be no planned events for students. Students who wish to attend will be provided a supervised space in the main foyer area.
7) Report Card Distribution: On Thursday, June 20th 2024 we will have a condensed day and double bus run for respective Junior and Senior High students. Junior High (7-9) students will be picked up at their normal time. They will arrive, pick-up their reports, bid farewell, and then transport home before Senior High (10-12) students are picked up. Please standby for specific times and will be sent home soon.
8) Transcript Information for Grade 12 Students: MEMO - Summer High School Transcript Release (Gr.10-12 Schools Only)
9) Google Account Information for Graduating Students: Memo_Google Account Cleanup for Graduating Students
10) Chromebook Return Information for Grade 12 Students: *Our school is now in the process of requesting the return of Chromebooks specifically loaned to students based on the signed Chromebook Loan Agreement. When requested, the assigned Chromebook, AC power charger and the protective sleeve must be returned to the school in satisfactory condition. From the Chromebook Loan Agreement: “At the end of the school year, all Chromebook and accessories must be returned to the school with explicit acknowledgement and initials of the Student or Parent/Guardian …” These Chromebooks will be collected from each school by the IT Department and prepared for distribution to the new Grade 7 students coming in the next school year.
11) 2023-2024 Yearbook Orders: Orders are currently being taken for the 2023-2024 yearbook. The cost is $10 per copy, and the payment must be made when you place your order. The deadline is Thursday, June 20. Please see Mrs. Slade to place an order.
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12) 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.
13) 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."
14) 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.
15) 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.
16) BCP Athletic Shirts and Apparel: Students/Parents/
17) Accident/Incident Form: Please be advised that Accident/Injury Report forms must be completed if/when an injury to a student occurs in your supervision. The Accident/Incident Form should be completed and sent to Mr. Barrett for review before he submits it to the district. He will then receive an automatic reply confirming receipt, as well as a reminder of next steps should a parent/guardian need to open a claim with Student Insurance (SSQ) because of an injury.
18) 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)
Brenda Brookings: Thank-you Brend for all of your 22 years of treating our school community like gold and giving us consistency, commitment, care, and craftsmanship in your profession.
Study Hall: A huge thank-you to Mr. Holloway for consistently providing his time afterschool this past year to support students' learning and providing them a safe and suitable place to accelerate learning and study.
Close Out/Reporting Day: Thank-you teachers for all your great work finalizing reports.
Unified Sports Day: Thank-you Ms. Bolt, Ms. O'Leary, the organizing committee at Carbonear Collegiate and the many others for providing a select group of our students an amazing day at Unified Sports Day.
NL Studies: Thank-you Ms. Sequiera, Grates Cove Studio, and our NL Studies students for an amazing field trip to enrich curriculum as well as gain inspiration from our community.
2SLGBTQIA + Inclusion Presentation: Thank-you for the presentation and a reminder to our community that diversity matters, acceptance is knowledge.
CDLI: Huge thank-you to the hidden treasure crew, our CDLI teachers! Thank-you for doing all that you do for our students, even though we do not see you.
- BCP Boys Basketball: Many thank-yous to the Senior Boys Basketball Team for volunteering their time for the next three weeks (2 X week) at the Old Perlican Recreation Committee Basketball Camp for K-3 and 4-6 children.
- Extracurricular Banquet: Huge thank-you to Sarah and Jordan, amongst others for organizing our upcoming banquet. Great work!
- KES: Huge huge thank-you to our Kids Eat Smart Volunteers and Ms. LeShane for another successful year providing our youth a healthy breakfast before they start their day!
- Doorways: Thank-you Doorways for being there for our staff and youth!
- 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!
