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