BCP Family Weekly Updates: Monday, September 13th 2022 (DAY 4)

 Dear Families,

I'd like to congratulate everyone on their efforts this week! We're very thankful for the positive vibe to start the school year! Weekly updates are going out a little early due to the timeliness of information and updates. If you missed the back to school memo please see it again here. Please see the following important updates:

Firstly, we're very proud to announce Baccalieu Collegiate's new Mission Statement which includes our institutions key values:

LIGHTING THE WAY

The mission of Baccalieu Collegiate is to establish through a relationship first lens; a safe, equitable, empathetic, and innovative environment that fosters and celebrates overall student development including life-long learning and leadership.

Secondly, we're very proud to announce our all-star teaching line-up at Baccalieu Collegiate for the 2022-23 School Year:

Teaching Staff

Abby Noel: IRT, Nutrition

Astro Loredo: Music, NL Studies

Christopher Sweetland: Social Studies, Design and Fabrication

Denise Reid: IRT

Jordan Cashin: Math, Physical Education

Meghan Kelloway: IRT, English

Marlene LeShane: French, Religion, Human Dynamics

Pamela Slade: Math

Sarah Sheppard: Science, Technology, Biology

Shannon Reid: English, Art

Silas Holloway: Science, Physics, Chemistry

Steven Adams: English, Art, Writing, Entrepreneurship

    

Administration

Jeff Saxby: Principal

David Barrett: Assistant Principal, Social Studies

Guidance

Krystle Doyle: Guidance Counsellor

Secretary

Rayna Warren

Student Assistants

Ruth O’Leary 

Caretakers

Gord Preston

Ann Marie Pike

Cafeteria Staff

Brenda Brookings: Harbour Breeze

Homeroom Assignments 2022-2023

Grade 7 (Rm.207): Mr. Steven Adams & Ms. Abby Noel

Grade 8A (Rm 204): Mr. Jordan Cashin

Grade 8B (Rm 212: Ms. Sarah Sheppard

Grade 9 (Rm 206) Mr. Christopher Sweetland

Level 1 (Rm 141): Ms. Shannon Reid

Level 2A (Rm149): Ms. Kelloway & Ms. Denise Reid

Level 2B (Rm 148):  Mr. Silos Holloway 

Level 3 (Rm 149): Ms. Slade

Updates and Important Information

Senior Girls Volleyball Tryout: This Sunday, September 12th 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm is a tryout for any Senior Girls. Good luck! Go BCP Go!

Junior Girls Volleyball: Any Junior Girls who would like to compete in BCP Junior Girls Volleyball are encouraged to attend play this Sunday, September 12th 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. 

Curriculum Night: Baccalieu Collegiate will host its annual Curriculum Night this Thursday, September 15th 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. There will be an open assembly for all families from 6:30pm to 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Grades 8-12 parents/guardians will have time afterwards to meet with teachers and view curriculums in the gymnasium from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Grade 7 parents/guardians will have time to meet with their respective homeroom teachers from 7:00pm to 7:30pm and then meet with other teachers and view curriculum in the gymnasium from 7:30pm to 8:00pm. Curriculum Night is a great way to start to build positive relationships with your teachers and your school! We hope to see you all out! 

Community Volunteers Meeting: Baccalieu Collegiate would like to cooperate as much as we can with the community including community volunteers. If you are a parent/guardian and would like to get involved and support our teachers and students please complete the Community Volunteer Sign-up form and meet with us at 6:00pm prior to Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15th 2022 and held in the Learning Commons. Possibilities for involvement are endless, however some examples can include coaching a sports team, supporting a club, supporting our KES program, supporting curricular initiatives, and/or involvement in our School Council. See the SSNL Calendar below for SSNL Sports you may want to get involved with. 

SSNL Calendar: Please see School Sport NL Sports and School calendar. All these events will be included in our Baccalieu Collegiate School Events Calendar (embedded on our website). 

Harbour Breeze Cafeteria Services: We're happy to announce our cafeteria services will begin Monday, September 12th 2022. Students should pre-order meals via the Harbour Breeze app the night before (before midnight) or ensure they pre-order with Brenda at the cafeteria before homeroom period begins. Pre-ordering will ensure you get what you want! Other meals/food will be available for purchase without pre-order however supplies may be limited. Please see our website and or this link for the updated Harbour Breeze Menu.

Social Media and your Children: It goes without saying that social media is complicating the landscape of everyone's lives, in particular, it's especially challenging for our young adolescents. Prior to the school year start, we believe it is very important to have conversation about the rules and risks of Social Media with your child. Please see the following NLESD Social Media: Terms of use for Students as an important starting point. Empathy is not a factor considered when it comes to social media/communication, nor does it place much priority on direct fact or citation. Please do your best and in cooperation with us to consider and empathize the human behind all of this speculation and drama. Let's be careful the messages that we are endorsing, and especially if not part of our physical world. 

Students Transitioning into Employment and/or Post-Secondary (STEP) Program - Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: Please see message from: Paula Milley who is the Career Services Coordinator at the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador (ASNL) and also coordinates the Students Transitioning into Employment and/or Post-Secondary (STEP) program in St. John's. This program is a great opportunity for students who have a formal diagnosis and/or self-identify as autistic to attend group meetings where they get to develop their skills, explore employment and post-secondary opportunities, volunteer in their community, and make connections with their peers! STEP is offered in-person in Metro, Grand Falls-Windsor, Cornerbrook, AND virtually! Attached is the poster for this program. Also, here is the registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/98u4D2cEvt

Rycor at Baccalieu Collegiate: Parents/Guardians please standby for an important letter to be shared with your child(s) next week. The information will be specific to your child and include a student number necessary for your accurate completion. Please see the following Rycor Message for Introductory information. We're looking forward to streamlining our forms and financial transactions via Rycor and in connection with Powerschool. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Just a reminder that on Friday, September 30th 2022 we will have no school for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).

Bridge the Gapp: Please see the following information how staff and students can access Bridge The gApp App Launch

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

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 

September 7th 2022: Back to School

 

LIGHTING THE WAY

The mission of Baccalieu Collegiate is to establish through a relationship first lens; a safe, equitable, empathetic, and innovative environment that fosters and celebrates overall student development including life-long learning and leadership.

Dear Students and Families, 

We're excited and looking forward to another great school year. We hope you all enjoyed your summer holiday! Please see the following updates in preparation for our first day of school on Wednesday, September 7th 2022:

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 7:50am 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)

Cafeteria Services: 

Cafeteria Services will begin on Monday, September 12th 2022.

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 upon arriving at school on Wednesday, September 7th 2022. We will have a general assembly to kick off the year before seeding students to their homeroom to connect on important procedures. After the assembly and homeroom students will follow a condensed schedule that will allow them to be introduced to all of their assigned classes. 

Course Selections:

Please be patient as a number of students do not have their full schedule updated in Powerschool. This should be remedied prior to school start tomorrow. The reason for this is that some students did not complete their course selections and/or do not meet the requirements of courses that they selected. 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. 

Absence/Sign-in/Sign-out:

It’s very important that you make attendance a priority for our youth. Powerschool will be making a daily call-out to families of students who had any unexcused absences or unexcused lateness. Please go to the website to complete an absent form (and/or call the office) to formally notify staff 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. Furthermore, any students signing-out early for appointments etc. must have a parent/guardian complete the sign-out form and this information must be verified by the office prior to the student leaving. Any students who sign out early must check into the office and speak with administration prior to leaving. Parents have the option to come into the school or call the school to verify the sign-out.. Finally, students signing in late must report to the office and check-in by speaking with admin and completing the sign-in form. The above procedures are vitally important for safe and secure school purposes. 

Please see the following lines of communication used by the school: 

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 will soon be extended to include completion of important forms and money transactions. More information to come. 

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

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. Twitter: 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. It is not updated regularly. 

Please stay posted for future updates and information. 

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

Hiring: Casual Utility Worker @ Baccalieu Collegiate (Old Perlican)

 Please see attached job advertisement with NLESD

Casual Utility Worker @ Baccalieu Collegiate (Old Perlican)

NISEP Homestay Family Opportunity

 Dear BCP Community, 

Please see the following information regarding the opportunity to be a NISEP Homestay Family for our incoming international students! Stays can be as short as 3 months and as long as a year. Tremendous experience helping a young adolescent from abroad call Newfoundland and your family home. 

NISEP FAMILY FLYER 2022

NISEP HOMESTAY FAMILY HANDBOOK

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, June 20th 2022 (DAY 5)

 Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We're looking for a wonderful celebratory week for both Pride and year-end! Congrats to everyone for their hard earned efforts. 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) Textbook, Locks Return: This is a final reminder for all students to ensure textbooks are passed back to teachers before the end of the day Monday, June 20th 2022. This is an important process since textbooks are not replaced and are used over the following year. Locks also need to be returned to homeroom teachers. Parents/Guardians will be issued a bill for any unreturned textbooks.

2) Level 3 Chromebook Return: Level 3 students must have their Chromebooks returned by Monday, June 20th 2022.

3) Pull Tabs: We're looking at filling three full buckets of pull tabs in support of the Janeway. Last call this week for pull tabs!! Amazing job this year! 

4) Remediation/Recovery: Students requiring final course remediations are expected to do so under required supervision on Monday, June 20th 2022 (all day) and if necessary Tuesday (am) prior to engaging in celebratory activities. 

5) Sports Banquet:  Baccalieu Collegiate Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Monday afternoon, June 20th, starting after lunch by 12:50pm in the cafeteria. Respective coaches, teacher sponsors, and athletes are invited. Unfortunately, families - and the general public are not permitted to attend but we certainly hope to open this banquet up next year. Thank-you in advance for your understanding. 

6) Summer Carnival Events!: Students and teachers have been working tirelessly on our year-end celebratory events and PRIDE week! BCPs last week are in store for some brilliant fun for everyone!

Pride Week/Last Week of School  Activities

Date: June 20-23 2022

Monday, June 20th 2022:

• Colour day -- everyone dresses in bright colors. 

• Sports day -- Fun Events will take place during Periods 1-3. Ribbons will be awarded to winners (old school style!)

• Bean bag toss 

• 3 legged race 

• potato sack 

• Water balloon toss

• Potato (golf ball) on a spoon

• Medicine ball toss

• Capture the flag

• Wheelbarrow race 

• Jump Rope competition 

• Garden games: Cornhole, Washers 

• Tug of war 

• Sports banquet in afternoon Periods 4.

• Speaker: 11:30 -- 1:00pm  (CSH team virtual event in Ms. Reid’s room)

• BBQ food provided by leadership/teacher

• Students vs Teachers (and coaches) Volleyball Game - Period 3

• Students vs Teachers (and coaches) Basketball Game - Period 5 

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 -- Pride Day- Tie dye/Rainbow colours - pride day dress-up

• Period 1: flag/poster decorating

• Period 2 & 3: Pride Parade

• Periods 4 & 5: Talent Show: Please see sign-up sheet

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 -- Dress/skirt day

• Open mic room - learning commons 

• Gaming room - music room   

• Paint video or free paint - Paint Cafe- Art room

• Anime/ Board game room - room 148

• Chill room - Ms. Slade's room 

• Periods 4 & 5: Benefit Concert (Party on, Rock out!)

-Door prize of rainbow candies

• Peace tea

• Skittles

• Rainbow 

• Nerbs 

• Smarties 

• Pride flags 

• Stickers 

7) VERY IMPORTANT (SENIORS): The Department of Education has provided the attached correspondence regarding high school transcripts.  This information is critical for graduating students as it pertains to final transcripts.  Grade 10/11 students should also view it as important. 

10) Bridge the Gapp: Please see the following information how staff and students can access Bridge The gApp App Launc

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

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Last Week Event Planning Meeting: Huge thanks to Student Leadership, GSA, Teachers, Students, all all. Thank-you in advance for coming to school and celebrating all of your successes this year!
  
• Tech 8 Project Presentation: Amazing job Ms. Colbert and the Grade 8 Technology crew!
• Sr. Boys basketball: Thank-you Mr. Cashin and Sr. Boys for making a good a last run last week!
• Grade 7 basketball: Awesome job Grade 7 boys and girls at practice last week. If you missed it, get ready for more next year!
• Comprehensive School Health: Huge thanks to our leadership students and teachers for meeting with Jennifer Rex this past week. Baccalieu Collegiate is excited to be part of the Comprehensive School Health project that sees our school gain $8000.00 in funding over the next two years. 
  
• Service Delivery Team Collaboration & Meeting: Great work SDT members. Thank-you!
• Dungeons and Dragons: It was so great to see so many students (and from different grade levels) connect after school this past week, playing Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks Mr. Harte!
• Girls Volleyball: Huge thanks to Coach Ash and Penney for continuing to work with our girls volleyball squad! Amazing commitment girls! and volunteer coaches.
• Wednesday Open Mic: Big thanks to Dominick LaMouche for putting on a show every Wednesday for us. You rock!
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, June 13th 2022 (DAY 14)

Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their 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) Important Interventions and Student Services Support: We're getting down to the last week of school. Deadline for submitted work is Friday, June 17th 2022. Please see the following updates and reminders to support your child(s):

• Value School - Students need to attend school, no matter. 
• Prioritize learning at home. 
• Check Powerschool and/or with respective teacher(s) to determine if any assessments are missing. 
• Reach out for help from the teacher through email and/or speak to them in/after class to discuss any challenges.  
• Do not be afraid to come out of class for supports. 
• Get required sleep and eat healthy - energize each day!
• Recognize when you're feeling overwhelmed and gain access to the necessary supports (ie: manage time, make a list, get to work, connect with guidance, talk to a constructive friend, etc.)

2) Sr. Boys basketball: A reminder to all Sr. Boys Basketball players that we will have a meeting/practice after-school Monday, June 13th 2022.

3) Grade 7 basketball: There will be a basketball practice/games for Grade 7 players on Tuesday, June 14th 2022 after-school.

4) Tech 8 Project Presentation: On Wednesday, June 15th 2022 at 11:00am Ms. Colbert's Grade 8 Tech class will be presenting their projects. Any/all teachers available are encouraged to attend. Projects may also be presented the following day Thursday, June 16th 2022 at 11:00am if not fully completed the previous day. 

5) Last Week Event Planning Meeting: As teachers and student groups prepare and organize final week activities, it is important they conclude preliminary plans by  Wednesday, June 15th 2022. Teachers will finalize and schedule plans after-school on Wednesday. 

6) VERY IMPORTANT (SENIORS): The Department of Education has provided the attached correspondence regarding high school transcripts.  This information is critical for graduating students as it pertains to final transcripts.  Grade 10/11 students should also view it as important. 

8) Bus Travel: Please note that students who do not regularly travel on the Winterton bus are not permitted to do so. 

9) 2021-2022 Yearbook Orders:  Orders are currently being taken for the 2021-2022 yearbook .  The cost is $10 per copy and the fee must be paid when you place your order.  The deadline for ordering is Friday, June 17.  Please see Mrs. Slade to place an order.

10) Deadline for Work submitted: Friday, June 17th 2022 is the absolute deadline for learning materials to be passed in and/or supervised assessments to take place. 

12) COVID-19 Restrictions in Schools: Please see the following memo for Masking policy changes starting today, Tuesday, May 24th 2022: Memo - Updating Masking Policy 

13) Attendance: Baccalieu Collegiate now has Power School set-up to call home each day at 6pm for any unexcused absences recorded throughout the day.   This callout is simply an automated call that will send a report home to families stating that the student missed one or more classes and was unexcused. We've implemented this for reasons that as Covid restrictions are scaled back, we must reassert the importance and value of school for our youth and for our families. We know it will be another challenging road for our students to attend school more consistently after the pandemic, but it is crucial for their success and development as young adolescents. We ask that families please address truancy and reinvigorate your family's value of school (if needed). Since the pandemic, our teachers have worked tirelessly carrying the academic load for the past two years, and working on implementing  higher impact instructional and assessment strategies, to replace high stakes testing, and which prove far more effective than high stakes testing. However, the caveat for this effectiveness is the need for our students' attendance.  We're here to support. 

14) CDLI TWEP Tutoring: CDLI TWEP tutors are starting this week, with availability during the day, evenings and weekends. Please pass this information along to your students. The link to the schedule is below. 

https://www.cdli.ca/tutoring/tutoring-schedule.html

15) Bridge the Gapp: Please see the following information how staff and students can access Bridge The gApp App Launc

16) COVID Testing Protocols Reminder: Please review the following memo regarding new testing protocols. CMOH Memo - Changes to School Rapid Testing Program.pdf, Rapid Testing Program for Students and Staff at Schools.pdf. The following is a youtube link on using rapid test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJhdIWWdXT4&t=9s

17) Close Contact Reminder: Please see the UPDATED Covid-19 Close Contact Flow Chart. My apologies, the last update was not the most current. This updated flow chart can also be found on our website under "Resources".

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

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Comprehensive School Health: Huge thanks to our leadership students and teachers for meeting with Jennifer Rex this past week. Baccalieu Collegiate is excited to be part of the Comprehensive School Health project that sees our school gain $8000.00 in funding over the next two years. 
  
• Service Delivery Team Collaboration & Meeting: Great work SDT members. Thank-you!
  
• Grade 6 Orientation Reminder:  Huge thanks to Ruth, Cindy and Abby for helping get the hotdogs ready on Tuesday for the Grade 6 orientation! I REALLY appreciate it!!! Thank-you Ms. Doyle organizing such a successful orientation! 
  
• Doorways: Huge thanks to Ms. Cooper and everyone involved for utilizing Doorways at our school. 
  
• Student Aid Lunchtime Meeting: Big, big, big thanks to Ms. Doyle for offering a student aid presentation for our students. Education is an investment! It's not easy to fund such an investment on your own, and that's why there are options. Great seeing so many students out to learn more. 
  
• Dungeons and Dragons: It was so great to see so many students (and from different grade levels) connect after school this past week, playing Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks Mr. Harte!
• Girls Volleyball: Huge thanks to Coach Ash and Penney for continuing to work with our girls volleyball squad! Amazing commitment girls! and volunteer coaches.
• Wednesday Open Mic: Big thanks to Dominick LaMouche for organizing and entertaining Open Mic every Wednesday during lunch in the Learning Commons! Album release show this Wednesday!!!!!!
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page. 

Baccalieu Collegiate Family Weekly Updates: Monday, June 6th 2022 (DAY 9)

 Dear Families,

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their 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) Important Interventions and Student Services Support: We're getting down to the last two weeks of school.  Please see the following updates and reminders to support your child(s):

• Value School - Students need to attend school, no matter. 
• Prioritize learning at home. 
• Check Powerschool and/or with respective teacher(s) to determine if any assessments are missing. 
• Reach out for help from the teacher through email and/or speak to them in/after class to discuss any challenges.  
• Do not be afraid to come out of class for supports. 
• Get required sleep and eat healthy - energize each day!
• Recognize when you're feeling overwhelmed and gain access to the necessary supports (ie: manage time, make a list, get to work, connect with guidance, talk to a constructive friend, etc.)

2) Year-End Events: Just a reminder for teachers to continue to work together in planning year-end/last week events to celebrate students' hard efforts (and yours). Connect with students in respective club/group areas including leadership, GSA, music, gaming, sports, etc. 

3) Doorways: Ms. Cooper will be at Baccalieu on Wednesday, June 8th 2022 to conduct "Doorways" meetings with respective students. 

4) Student Aid Lunchtime Meeting: On Thursday, June 9th 2022 any student interested/curious/wondering/wanting to access student aid (student loans - bank loans etc.) should go to the Learning Commons during lunch for a presentation and direct support. 

5) Comprehensive School Health: Jennifer Rex will be visiting Baccalieu on Thursday, June 9th 2022 to meet with students and our CSH team. 

6) 2021-2022 Yearbook Orders:  Orders are currently being taken for the 2021-2022 yearbook.  The cost is $10 per copy and the fee must be paid when you place your order.  The deadline for ordering is Friday, June 17.  Please see Mrs. Slade to place an order.

7) Deadline for Work submitted: Friday, June 17th 2022 is the absolute deadline for learning materials to be passed in and/or supervised assessments to take place. 

8) COVID-19 Restrictions in Schools: Please see the following memo for Masking policy changes starting today, Tuesday, May 24th 2022: Memo - Updating Masking Policy 

9) Attendance: Baccalieu Collegiate now has Power School set-up to call home each day at 6pm for any unexcused absences recorded throughout the day.   This callout is simply an automated call that will send a report home to families stating that the student missed one or more classes and was unexcused. We've implemented this for reasons that as Covid restrictions are scaled back, we must reassert the importance and value of school for our youth and for our families. We know it will be another challenging road for our students to attend school more consistently after the pandemic, but it is crucial for their success and development as young adolescents. We ask that families please address truancy and reinvigorate your family's value of school (if needed). Since the pandemic, our teachers have worked tirelessly carrying the academic load for the past two years, and working on implementing  higher impact instructional and assessment strategies, to replace high stakes testing, and which prove far more effective than high stakes testing. However, the caveat for this effectiveness is the need for our students' attendance.  We're here to support. 

10) CDLI TWEP Tutoring: CDLI TWEP tutors are starting this week, with availability during the day, evenings and weekends. Please pass this information along to your students. The link to the schedule is below. 

https://www.cdli.ca/tutoring/tutoring-schedule.html

11) Bridge the Gapp: Please see the following information how staff and students can access Bridge The gApp App Launc

12) COVID Testing Protocols Reminder: Please review the following memo regarding new testing protocols. CMOH Memo - Changes to School Rapid Testing Program.pdf, Rapid Testing Program for Students and Staff at Schools.pdf. The following is a youtube link on using rapid test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJhdIWWdXT4&t=9s

13) Close Contact Reminder: Please see the UPDATED Covid-19 Close Contact Flow Chart. My apologies, the last update was not the most current. This updated flow chart can also be found on our website under "Resources".

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

Good News Report (In no particular order)

• Staff Meeting: Thank-you to teachers for the excellent and productive staff meeting. 
  
• Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA): Thank-you Ms. Reid and the Grade 9 students for completing the PRMA!
  
• Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS): Thank-you to all the students and teachers for completing the CSTADS!
• Girls Grade 9 Volleyball: Congrats to the Grade 9 Girls Volleyball team for placing 1st this past weekend!!!
• Dungeons and Dragons: It was so great to see so many students (and from different grade levels) connect after school this past week, playing Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks Mr. Harte!
• Girls Volleyball: Huge thanks to Coach Ash and Penney for continuing to work with our girls volleyball squad! Amazing commitment girls! and volunteer coaches!
• Homeroom Pictures: Thanks Ms. Slade for organizing our homeroom pictures! 
• Doorways: Thank-you to Doorways for their support for our staff and students!
• Wednesday Open Mic: Big thanks to Dominick LaMouche for organizing and entertaining Open Mic every Wednesday during lunch in the Learning Commons! 
• Check Facebook/Twitter: For more updates on good news and information check out our Baccalieu Collegiate facebook/twitter page.