BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, September 16th 2024 (DAY 9)

 Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their 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. 

BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form: A focus at Baccalieu Collegiate in the 2024 school year is to build a strong and connected community. A pillar to building this is effective communication. Volunteer coaches, members of town council, families etc.  are invited to share information, events, and/or good news with our BCP community via BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form. Please complete the form to have your news pertinent to students and families shared on our BCP weekly updates email. 

                                                              Updates and Important Information

1) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, egg, and pumpkin. 

2) Timely, Rycor Forms: Rycor forms will be up posted and ready for completion by parents/guardians by 9:00am Monday, September 16th 2024 via the Powerschool Parent portal. Forms must be completed and include -- Acceptable Use of Technology, Athletic Contract, Media Consent, Core Digital Tools Consent. Please note that most/all forms including permission forms for various events including extra-curricular must be completed via Rycor this year. The office will continue to support families who have challenges accessing their powerschool. 

3) Leadership Meeting: Any students interested in being part of the Student Council/Leadership Team this year please put your name on the sign-up sheet located in the office. There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch on Monday, September 16th 2024 in room 150 to connect and discuss further actions for the team. Anyone interested in being part of leading students spirit and initiatives at the school are invited! 

4) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

5) School Sports: Boys Soccer Practices will be held on Monday & Thursday this week from 3:00-4:30pm. Please arrange your rides for pick up at 4:30pm. Girls Soccer Practices will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday this week from 3:00-4:30pm. Please arrange your rides for pickup at 4:30pm. Softball: Boys Softball Practices will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday this week. Please note that any players who would like a ride down to the field can travel on the Old Perlican bus route to be dropped off. Please check out our Baccalieu Events Calendar for most up-to-date event dates and times. Please note any Junior or Senior boys interested in playing basketball this season please sign your name on the sheet located in the BCP office. There will be a meeting for all boys interested in Senior Boys basketball during the second half of lunch on Tuesday, September 17th 2024 in room 150. Seniors Boys will have their first training/tryout session Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm. Any Girls 7-12  interested in playing basketball this season please sign your name on the sheet located in the BCP office. 

6) Meet and Greet -- Curriculum Night: Baccalieu Collegiate will have its Meet and Greet the teacher / Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 19th 2024 starting at 6:30pm. Families are encouraged to attend a general assembly (cafeteria) covering teacher introductions, important announcements, and important calls for volunteers. This will take place from 6:30pm to about 7:00pm followed by an opportunity to share a coffee/tea with our teachers in the gymnasium. During meetings with parents (and outside building a positive connection with them) it is important that you lay out for families your class resources/syllabus, assessment policy/procedures, avenues for communication, in-class and homework routines, restroom procedures, and overall keys to success in your class. 

7) NL Health Services Memo:  Pertussis Letter for School Community September 2024

8) Truth and Reconciliation Day: NL Schools will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th 2024. 

9) BCP Close out Day: Please note that Baccalieu Collegiate has tentatively scheduled Closeout PL Day on Friday, October 11th 2024. 

10) BCP Student Centre:  Please note that our Student Centre (former Learning Commons) has Air Hockey, foosball, board games, and now two Roku televisions. Students may hook up their games to the televisions during lunchtime for an appropriate gaming quest or challenge. If students would like to use any of the above they may ask the supervising teacher for the equipment. 

11) Reminder -- Absence/Sign-in/Sign-out (Family): It’s very important that you make attendance a priority for our youth. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide. When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with their lessons and assignments, but they also develop important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and perseverance. Being present and engaged in the classroom allows students to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and build strong relationships. By reinforcing this message, we can work together to encourage our students and their families to prioritize attendance and make the most of their educational experience. Powerschool makes a daily call-out to families of students who had any unexcused absences or unexcused lateness. Please go to the website to review our sign-in, sign-out, and absent procedures including access to our BCP ABSENT FORM (and/or call the office or email homeroom teacher) to formally notify school of an absence. If your child will be late to school you can complete the absence form and indicate in the comments the time that they should be arriving and the reason why. Students signing in late must first report to the office. Furthermore, any students signing-out early for appointments etc. must have a parent/guardian come into the school before their dismissal from class. Once a student is dismissed from class they must come to the office directly before approval to leave. 

12) Reminder --Powerschool -- Rycor Payment/Forms: Baccalieu Collegiate will continue its implementation of the Rycor online form/payment system in September 2024. Please review the links below and access (set-up if needed) powerschool parent portal. You will need to use your parent email that is on file at Baccalieu Collegiate. Please note the Rycor system will work on all devices however it is recommended to use a computer where possible. The following link will provide you with information on the Rycor system and troubleshooting tips: https://www.nlschools.ca/studentsfamilies/rycor.jsp. Further instructions after logging into the Parent portal of Power Schools can be found here: PS Rycor Parent Instructions. Please access your child's account as soon as possible to read, review, and sign the following important documents: Acceptable Use of Technology, Media Consent, Student Demographics and Athlete Contract. 

13) Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

14) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates. 

15) 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

16) 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)

• Cell Phones: Thank-you to students and families for following the cell phone policy rules at Baccalieu. Please continue to focus on the learning and your present world during class time. We've not had any families required to attend Baccalieu to pick up phones yet, I believe everyone would like to keep it that way! :)

• Leadership: Big big thanks to Ms. S Reid and Ms. Howell for leading our student leadership council/group. 

• Harbour Breeze Cafeteria: Thank-you Brenda and Crystal for an amazing kick-off to our Harbour Breeze cafeteria services! For BCP Harbour Breeze Menu and Harbour Breeze Information click the links. 
  

• Student Bookbags: Thank-you to all students for their quick response ensuring bookbags are not left out in the hallways or near exits. 
  

• Gasland Litter: Thank-you to all students for their prompt response keeping the road from the school to Gasland and back clean from litter. It is an important part of maturity to understand we must all work together and keep our trash in the trash can. We must all do our part to keep our communities clean! 
  

• Staff Meeting: Thank-you teachers for their time and focus during our staff meeting last week. 
  

• Soccer, Softball, and Cross Country: Big thank-you to Ms. Oliver, Ms. Leshane, Mr. Barrett, Ms. Petten for giving up their time for our youth in sport! 

• Students: Great week students!!!

• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, September 9th 2024 (DAY 4)

 Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Huge congrats and thank-you to everyone on their first days of the 2024-25 school year. 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) School Allergies: Please be aware that the following foods are prohibited at school due to severe allergies including nuts, fish, shellfish, and egg. 

2) Harbour Breeze Cafeteria: Please see the following new BCP Harbour Breeze Menu and Harbour Breeze Information. Cafeteria services will begin Monday, September 9th 2024.

3) Soccer and Softball Sign Up Sheets: Any students in Grades 7-12 who are interested in playing Outdoor Soccer or Softball this year please sign up on the sheets just inside the gym doors. Any questions please see Ms. Petten.

4) School Sports: Soccer- Monday, Sept. 9th 2024 from 3-4pm there will be Girls Soccer Practice. Wednesday, Sept. 11th there will be Boys Soccer Practice from 3-4pm. Please arrange a pick up for 4pm. Softball- There will be a Boy's Softball Practice on Monday Sept. 9th from 3-4:30pm. Volleyball- There is a sign up sheet posted in the gymnasium for Senior Girls Volleyball. Please sign up if you are interested in playing this year. 

5) After School Tutoring: Mr. Holloway's after school tutoring will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

6) BCP Weekly Updates: A focus at Baccalieu Collegiate in the 2024 school year is to build a strong and connected community. A pillar to building this is strong communication. If you have news, information, or a good news report try completing the BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form to have it communicated on our Monday Morning Memo sent to teachers, parents/guardians, and students. Let our efforts and appreciation be known. 

7) BCP Student Centre:  Please note that our Student Centre (former Learning Commons) has Air Hockey, foosball, board games, and now two Roku televisions. Students may hook up their games to the televisions during lunchtime for an appropriate gaming quest or challenge. 

8) Gasland Litter: It was reported that students are littering the grounds between Baccalieu Collegiate and Gasland during lunchtime. This is wildly inappropriate and unnecessary. Students are asked to keep our community clean and throw their garbage in the trash cans. Parents/guardians please also discuss with your child.  

9) Student Bookbags: Students are asked not to leave their book bags in the hallways or by doors as this creates unnecessary trip hazards. Please manage your books and backpacks in lockers. 

10) Volunteer Meeting: Baccalieu Collegiate is inviting any community/family members who would like to volunteer their time in cooperation with the school for a meeting at 6:10pm on Thursday, September 19th 2024 (before the Meet and Greet/ Curriculum Night). 

11) Meet and Greet -- Curriculum Night: Baccalieu Collegiate will have its Meet and Greet the teacher / Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 19th 2024 starting at 6:30pm. Families are encouraged to attend a general assembly (cafeteria) covering teacher introductions and important information, followed by an opportunity to share a coffee/tea with our teachers (gymnasium).

12) Reminder -- Important Memo for Grades 7-12 Families: 

• Memo: Cell Phone Policy

• Memo: Cannabis and Smoke Free Policy

13) Reminder -- Absence/Sign-in/Sign-out (Family): It’s very important that you make attendance a priority for our youth. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide. When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with their lessons and assignments, but they also develop important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and perseverance. Being present and engaged in the classroom allows students to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and build strong relationships. By reinforcing this message, we can work together to encourage our students and their families to prioritize attendance and make the most of their educational experience. 

Powerschool makes a daily call-out to families of students who had any unexcused absences or unexcused lateness. Please go to the website to review our sign-in, sign-out, and absent procedures including access to our BCP ABSENT FORM (and/or call the office or email homeroom teacher) to formally notify school of an absence. If your child will be late to school you can complete the absence form and indicate in the comments the time that they should be arriving and the reason why. Students signing in late must first report to the office. Furthermore, any students signing-out early for appointments etc. must have a parent/guardian come into the school before their dismissal from class. Once a student is dismissed from class they must come to the office directly before approval to leave. 

14) Reminder --Powerschool -- Rycor Payment/Forms: Baccalieu Collegiate will continue its implementation of the Rycor online form/payment system in September 2024. Please review the links below and access (set-up if needed) powerschool parent portal. You will need to use your parent email that is on file at Baccalieu Collegiate. Please note the Rycor system will work on all devices however it is recommended to use a computer where possible. The following link will provide you with information on the Rycor system and troubleshooting tips: https://www.nlschools.ca/studentsfamilies/rycor.jsp. Further instructions after logging into the Parent portal of Power Schools can be found here: PS Rycor Parent Instructions. Please access your child's account as soon as possible to read, review, and sign the following important documents: Acceptable Use of Technology, Media Consent, Student Demographics and Athlete Contract. 

15) Reminder -- Cannabis and Smoke Free Policy: Please note Baccalieu Collegiate and the District support a Tobacco, Cannabis, Smoke and Smoke-less Free Policy. School is no place for these addictive substances that harm our young adolescents' health.  This policy also includes banning any person wearing clothing that promotes respective unhealthy habits. Persons should not be wearing any clothing that has tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and/or any drug represented on it. https://www.nlesd.ca/includes/files/policies/doc/1548691595907.pdf

16) Reminder -- Assessment Support Calendar: Please do your best to add assessments to our Assessment Support Calendar. This calendar is shared on our www.baccalieucollegiate.ca site for both students and families to see and support their organization. Additionally, give our IRT team a heads up at your earliest convenience so that they can mobilize effectively to support. 

17) Reminder -- Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further and future updates. 

18) Reminder -- 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. 

22) Reminder -- 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

24) 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)

• Lighthouse Project Meeting: Congrats to Cameron Bursey, Jack Shappard and Shawna Squires who attended Friday and Saturday of Music Celebration Week with Scott Legge and as part of the Lighthouse Project. 
  

• Softball: Thank-you Ms. Oliver for getting our boys out to enjoy the game of softball.

• Teachers: Huge thank-you to all of our teachers for being the professionals that they are and doing a fantastic job in the first days of school. 

• Students: Huge thank-you to students for being responsible, positive, mature about following the rules on the first week of school. 

• Parents/Guardians: Way-to-go folks! You made it through summer! Best of luck this year. Keep your child(ren) attending and support the school. 

• Caretakers: Big thanks to our caretaking team Mr. Preston and Ms. Pike for taking care and preparing the school over the summer!

• 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! 
• Got some good news?  BCP Weekly Updates Submission Form

BCP Family Weekly Updates: BCP Family Weekly Updates: September 4th 2024 (DAY 1) (1st Day of the 2024-25 School Year!)

Dear Families, 

Welcome back to a new school year! Baccalieu staff are excited to connect with students and work with them in a constructive environment. I would like to remind our families that Baccalieu Collegiate Vision is to build a safe and caring community that cultivates life-long learning. Our efforts will continue to do just this, build a powerful community. It will not be without its discourse, but nothing worthwhile ever came easy. Please see the following important information regarding students' first day of school. There will be more information forthcoming, however, it is just to get you started. Please note: each week you will receive a weekly update doing our best to keep you organized with the many events happening at Baccalieu Collegiate. Weekly updates are sent via email, posted on our school's website (www.baccalieucollegiate.ca). 

Firstly, I'd like to introduce you to our BCP staff this year! 

Baccalieu Collegiate School Staff (2024-25)

Administration: Principal – Jeff Saxby

Guidance: Krystle Doyle

Teaching Staff: Abigail Petten (Rm 204), Shannon Reid (Rm 141), Nancy Oliver (Rm 153), Michael O’Keefe (Rm 207), Adya Sequeira (Rm 156), Nadine Howell (Rm 212), Marlene LeShane (Rm 144), Silas Holloway (Rm 148), David Barrett (Rm 203), Pamela Slade (Rm 147), Denise Reid (Rm 149), Nana Kofi Atakorah  (Rm 206)

Teaching Learning Assistant: Hilary Eddy

Speech Language Pathologist (Itinerant): Laura Tulk

Secretary: Rayna Warren

Student Assistant: Ruth O’Leary 

Caretakers: Gord Preston, Ann Marie Pike

Cafeteria Staff: Crystal Wheeler

Bus Information:

Bus Run 1: Leaves Winterton at 7:40am and picks up students to the end of Lead Cove.

Bus Run 2: Leaves Ochre Pit Cove at 7:50am and ends at Caplin Cove.

Bus Run 3: Leaves Bay-de-Verde at 8:05am and also runs to Red Head Cove.

Bus Run 4:  Leaves Grates Cove at 7:40am and travels to Old Perlican (Old perlican may have to judge accordingly during the first couple of days)

Bus Run 5:  Leaves Low Point at 8:00am (mini-bus)

Important BCP Cell Phone Policy for All Grades 7-12: Please review these updates with your family. This policy will be reinforced for students on Wednesday. Memo: BCP Cell Phone Policy

Underage Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Policy: Please review these updates with your family. Memo: BCP Underage Smoking and Smokeless Device Policy

Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and Social Media Student Use Terms and Conditions: Acceptable Use of Technology Policy and Social Media Student Use Terms and Conditions

Cafeteria Services: Cafeteria Services will begin on Monday, September 9th 2024. www.harbourbreezecatering.ca. We encourage all families to DOWNLOAD THE FREE HARBOUR BREEZE APP ON YOUR ANDROID OR iOS MOBILE DEVICE. Use the app to order student lunches to ensure they get what they want and do not need to handle money. 

Day 1 Schedule: All students should proceed to the gymnasium after arriving at school on Wednesday, September 4th 2024. We will have a general assembly to kick off the year before sending students to their homeroom to connect. After the assembly and homeroom students will follow a condensed schedule that will allow them to be introduced to all of their assigned classes. 

Grades 10-12 Course Selections: For any students seeking to change their course schedule there will be an ADD/DROP form available for completion and approval prior to any changes being made. Students should continue to follow their schedule until approval and change is finalized. Changes are not guaranteed. Add/Drop forms are available for pick-up at the office. 

Absence/Sign-in/Sign-out: It’s very important that you make attendance a priority for our youth. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic and social success, as it ensures that students are actively engaged and able to fully benefit from the educational opportunities we provide. When students attend school consistently, they not only keep up with their lessons and assignments, but they also develop important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and perseverance. Being present and engaged in the classroom allows students to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and build strong relationships. By reinforcing this message, we can work together to encourage our students and their families to prioritize attendance and make the most of their educational experience.

Powerschool makes a daily call-out to families of students who had any unexcused absences or unexcused lateness. Please go to the website to review our sign-in, sign-out, and absent procedures including access to our BCP ABSENT FORM (and/or call the office or email homeroom teacher) to formally notify school of an absence. If your child will be late to school you can complete the absence form and indicate in the comments the time that they should be arriving and the reason why. Students signing in late must first report to the office. Furthermore, any students signing-out early for appointments etc. must have a parent/guardian come into the school before their dismissal from class. Once a student is dismissed from class they must come to the office directly before approval to leave. 

Powerschool -- Rycor Payment/Forms Baccalieu Collegiate will continue its implementation of the Rycor online form/payment system in September 2024. Please review the links below and access (set-up if needed) powerschool parent portal. You will need to use your parent email that is on file at Baccalieu Collegiate. Please note the Rycor system will work on all devices however it is recommended to use a computer where possible. The following link will provide you with information on the Rycor system and troubleshooting tips: https://www.nlschools.ca/studentsfamilies/rycor.jsp. Further instructions after logging into the Parent portal of Power Schools can be found here: PS Rycor Parent Instructions

Communication at Baccalieu: 

1. Powerschool: Please ensure families download the Powerschool app and access their students account regularly. Currently Powerschool serves many functions including keeping track of students grades, assignments, and attendance. The apps functionality has been extended this year to include completion of important forms and money transactions. 

2. Website: Our website is a priority for updates and information. Please view the website for access to calendars, news, scholarship info, forms, guidance, etc. www.baccalieucollegiate.ca. Weekly updates will be posted under "News."

3. School Messenger: Every Monday morning there will be a BCP Weekly Update email sent to families outlining the majority of events in the coming week and down the road, along with important updates and information. Please notify administration if you are not receiving these. 

4. Facebook: Join our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook page for various updates and information. Many important announcements will be shared to the facebook page from the website including our weekly updates. 

5. X: You can join our Baccalieu Collegiate @BaccalieuSchool for various updates. Oftentimes there are Tweets and retweets that will not be shared on other platforms. These tweets are more celebratory and often not vital information for families. 

6. Instagram: Our Baccalieu Collegiate instagram account simply shares some fun pictures etc. 

7. Teacher Emails: Teachers will be sending out emails to parents/guardians, and students to ensure they organzie and keep on track. 

Please stay posted for future updates and information. 

Happy to have our students back! BCP Proud! Go BCP Go!