Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, February 14th 2022 (DAY 6)

 Dear Families,

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you all enjoy today's romantic snow day! Please see the following important updates. Any questions or concerns let me know.  If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email.

                                           Updates and Important Information

1) Update Recess/Lunch Protocol: Starting February 14. 2022 the following recess and lunch protocols will be enforced. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation.

- Students must remain seated in their homerooms to consume recess and lunch. Only students from the homeroom are permitted in the room.

- Students are permitted into the corridors, learning commons and cafeteria. No food is to be consumed in those areas and masks must be properly worn at all times.

- Gymnasium will be open during lunchtime from 11:57 - 12:40.

- Jr. High and Sr. high will use the gym on a daily basis, but will rotate. (See table below)

Day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

11:57-12:18

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

12:20-12:35

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

SH

JH

JH - Junior High

SH- Senior High

2) Doorways: A reminder that Doorways will be back to meet with students on Wednesday, February 16th 2022. 

3) Extra Curricular Memo: Extracurriculars are back! Please see MEMO for more details. Please note that extracurricular starts up are dependent on the volunteering teacher/community members discretion. 

4) Return to Work Wellness Resources:  Click the link and you will find a working document with a compilation of great info and strategies for staff and students. So good, that we're sharing with our families. Return to Work Wellness Resources

5) Important Reminder: You are in close contact with someone who has Covid-19. Now What?

6) Important Reminder: Negative vs. Positive

7) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates. 

Good News Report (In no particular order)

Grade 12 Mid Year Reports: Congrats to all of our Grade 12's for presenting such amazing Mid-Year Reports despite the challenging times. Thank-you to our BCP teachers for leading and supporting our students' very tough but also very successful journey. Keep up the amazing effort and always remember that it is not about being perfect today, instead it's about being better tomorrow. 

Mask Wearing: Huge thank-you to our students for stepping up and ensuring your mask fits and is covering both your nose and mouth! Our students are rocking the safety for all! Keep up the amazing effort. It matters! and we all care! 

Ronald McDonald House: Thank-you Ms. Sweetland for keeping the tabs coming! One full bottle and onto the next! 

Code of Conduct: Big thanks to Mr. Sweetland and Mr. Barrett for their continued commitment and support for students. Both have been educating our student body on our updated Code of Conduct. To view the presentation please click here: Code of Conduct Presentation! 

Gratitude Tree: Amazing work on the gratitude tree! Thank-you to everyone involved. Amazing idea. Amazing teamwork!

Extracurriculars: Extracurriculars are back and we're excited to provide students the opportunity to get involved. Thank-you to all of the teachers, community members for giving their time to do so! 

Graduation/Prom: Thank-you to students and parents/guardians who will be leading the planning for the 2022 Prom! No easy task during these times but the celebration is more deservingly so. Keep working hard, stay focused, and work together!

Podcast Alert: Looking for a new podcast? Want to learn more about our Neurodiverse youth and how to support them? Check out  ADHD Essentials podcast! It's an excellent resource in one's learning journey, as we break the stigma surrounding neurodiversity and forge onwards to build stronger efficacy and empathy in our community:  https://www.adhdessentials.com/podcasts/ 

Memo: Extracurricular Activities / Community Use of Schools.

 Please see the following memo issued:

Memo: Extracurricular Activities / Community Use of Schools. 

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, February 7th 2022 (DAY 1)

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the well deserved 3-day weekend! Please see the following important updates. Any questions or concerns let me know.  If I have missed anything please reply-all to this email.

                                           Updates and Important Information

1) Grade 12 Reports: Grade 12 Mid-Year reports will be generated for students on Tuesday, February 8th 2022. These reports are mainly for post secondary applications. 

2) Missed Work: Please continue to track your students progress on Powerschool and support students in completing any missed work. Teachers are working with students to complete their learning. If any trouble they will also be in contact with homes.  

3) Return to Work Wellness Resources:  Click the link and you will find a working doc with a compilation of some great info and strategies for staff and their classes, however many can be applied with families and home. Return to Work Wellness Resources

8) Important Reminder: You are a close contact with someone who has Covid-19. Now What?

9) Important Reminder: Negative vs. Positive

10) Check the Calendar: Check the Calendar (www.baccaliecollegiate.ca) for further updates. 

Good News Report (In no particular order)

Cash Lottery: Huge thank-you to all of our students for the amazing work selling tickets for our Cash Lottery fundraiser! We were able to put over $1400 back into our students pockets, award our community members with some sweet prize money, and raise over $12 000 for our athletics and BCP Spirit activities. Way-to-go! 

Old Perlican Volunteer Fire Department: Thank-you again to our OP Fire Department for being by our side and supporting us through the pandemic!

Mask Wearing: Huge thank-you to our students for stepping up and ensuring your mask fits and is covering both your nose and mouth! Our students are rocking the safety for all! Keep up the amazing effort. It matters! and we all care! 

Healthy Living: Big thank-you to Ms. Harris for making Physical Activity courses both safe and fun for ALL! Healthy living through the pandemic! Stations are ready, set and on-the-go! Great job. 

Back to School: Huge thanks to all of our students, staff, and community for persevering! Thank-you to everyone who is putting on a smile that shines bright through the mask that you're properly wearing. We understand that not everyone's spirits are high and some are struggling more than others, but sometimes it only takes the smiling spirits by some to shine the path for the others. Keep holding fast for each other and keep all the positives as close by your side. 

Ronald McDonald House: Thank-you Ms. Sweetland for keeping the tabs coming! One full bottle and onto the next! 

 

Subject: Online Learning Resources and Course Materials

To: Students and Families

From: Georgina Lake

Assistant Director of Education – Student Services

Subject: Online Learning Resources and Course Materials

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Students and Families,

We are delighted to welcome our staff and students back to in-class instruction this week. The value of

being in class and availing of all the learning resources available cannot be overstated, both from a

learning perspective and for mental health and well-being.

At this time, we remind all high school students they can access online learning resources and course

materials at: https://www.cdli.ca/.

Asynchronous learning resources and course review supports are available for a variety of high school

courses. Students may find this resource beneficial as a supplement to their in-class learning, and it can

also assist students who may feel ill, or have to temporarily isolate, due to COVID-19. We also offer

students the opportunity to avail of live online tutoring sessions hosted by post-secondary students.

The attached document provides a more detailed description as well as instructions on how to set up an

account to gain access to these resources. Students are encouraged to set up their account.

The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) Scholarship Opportunity

The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Scholarship for graduating students from high schools in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Two scholarships, valued at $500 each, will be awarded to students pursuing a post-secondary education in marine or aquatic related studies. (Sustainable aquaculture, marine biology, marine environment technology, ecology, nautical science, engineering, etc.)

CLICK HERE: Please see the attached file with more information.

 

Thank you!

 

Roberta Collier

 

Community Outreach Coordinator
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
P. 1-709-538-3454  F. 1-709-538-3464
Please note that I have a new Cell #. 1-709-572-3080
29-31 Pippy Place, Suite 3007, St. John's, NL  A1B 3X2
P. 1-709-754-2854  F. 1-709-754-2981
www.naia.ca
www.coldharvest.ca
www.was.org 

Entrepreneurship Opportunities -- Youth Ventures at Empower

 Greetings. 

Are you interested in entrepreneurship (running your own business) and between the ages of 16-29?

Email empower@youthventuresnl.com for more information! 

Check out the number of presentations in coming weeks to learn more. 

BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, January 4th 2022 (DAY 5)

Dear Families,

Happy New Year! I hope our families had a chance to relax and enjoy their holidays over the past weeks. Starting Tuesday, January 4th 2022 students will be continuing their learning for this school year at-home and online. This learning will continue at-home and online until directed otherwise. The Government will provide an update every Thursday regarding how we will move forward during the following week. Please see the following information. Any questions/concerns please feel free to contact the school. 

Generally, students will begin their online day tomorrow at 8:35am with a Welcoming back assembly (google meet). This assembly will only take a few minutes but will highlight the most important points for students as they re-engage in online learning process. More information is found below. Students in Grades 7-12 will continue their full Powerschool schedule. It is DAY 5 tomorrow. Students will gain entry into their respective classroom meets via each of their google classrooms. 

Updates and Important Information

1) Tuesday Morning: Our first day of school will include a Google Morning Meet with all students and staff. Please access the link in your respective homeroom teachers classroom and/or here. The meeting will begin at 8:40am sharp. Please join the meeting no later than 8:35-8:40am. This meeting will be important as the admin will outline the important expectations respective to our online learning. 

2) Protocols for Online Learning:  Please access this information regarding Protocols for Online Learning. In particular, it is important to view the protocols at the bottom of the page for Grades 7-12 students. We will be continuing our normal Powerschool schedule. Students are expected to join classes and continue their learning and assessment.  

3) Digital Readiness: Students and Families may find it beneficial to view the following resource in preparation for online classes:  Digital Readiness with Google Workspace. Students will gain access to each of their classes via the google classroom google meet link posted in respective google classrooms. The linked resource is a great crash course for any families unfamiliar with the software. 

4) Google Resources: The following can provide families with further information into our google resources used for teaching and learning: Google Resources for School Communities Document

5) In-School Learning: Our Service Delivery Team will be meeting early this week before reaching out to families who have students with complex needs and who may require attending school during the online learning. The Service Delivery Team in consultation with respective families will confirm the best approach moving forward. Thank-you for your patience. 

6) Meeting Norms: Please see attached two infographics with Meeting Norm Reminders: 1) Google Meet Norms 2) Distance Learning Checklist

5) Reminder Cash Lottery: Please remember to contact homeroom teachers if there are any outstanding tickets unsold and un-submitted.