Friday Feed -February 1, 2024

 
 

Parent Memo for the upcoming week of
February 5- february 9, 2024

Next Week’s Events:

 

Monday, February 5
Spirit Wear Day

Tuesday, February 6
1:00pm-First Reconciliation for Gr. 2 students

Wednesday, February 7
Hot Lunch
3:00pm- Gr. 6/7 boys away game at Star of the Sea (depart CCS at 2:30pm)

Thursday, February 8
3:00pm- Gr. 6 girls home game vs St. Matthew’s
3:45pm- Gr. 6 boys home game vs St. Matthew’s

Friday, February 9
12:00pm - 5:30pm- Grade 7 girls basketball tournament at IC Delta (Depart CCS at 11:00am)
3:00pm- 4:00pm- Badminton practice (Gr. 6 and 7 students)

 
 

Important Information

2024/2025 Kindergarten:
We have had a great time meeting and interviewing potential Kindergarten families for next year. We have had a lot of interest and are hoping to have two classes of kindergarten next year! If you have any friends or family looking for kindergarten for the coming school year, please encourage them to apply soon!

Spirit Wear Day:
Please be reminded that Spirit Wear day is not a uniform free day. Students are expected to be in full uniform (including proper socks and shoes) with spirit wear (or school colours if you don’t own any) on top.

Valentine’s Day Treats:
A reminder that any treats that come to school for Valentine’s Day must be approved the classroom teacher first and must be nut free. We have several students with severe allergies, so we ask that you please send the ingredient list (or take a photo of the ingredients) to the teacher ahead of time. This year, Valentine’s Day is on Ash Wednesday, and so we will be having our Valentine’s dress down day and treat sharing on Tuesday.

Lost and Found:
Please see here for the current lost and found items.

Fraser Health Monthly Bulletin:
Help keep kids stay safe from bully behaviour online and at school

Bullying can affect all children and has negative impacts on the victim as well as the bully.

Bullying can appear in several forms:

  • Verbal bullying: Examples are name calling, making fun of someone, making jokes at another's expense, unwelcome teasing and spreading secrets someone disclosed in confidence.

  • Physical bullying: Pushing, shoving, pinching, hitting, spitting, damaging property and vandalizing lockers or school supplies. 

  • Social bullying: Examples are spreading rumours, being exclusive with friends and excluding people from events or study groups.

  • Cyberbullying: Using social media to intimidate, exclude and disseminate private information or using texting, emails or other applications to damage someone's reputation.


Strategies focused on building self-esteem, developing respectful relationships and providing clear but respectful communication tend to be the most successful.

Children who are bullied need to be empowered and supported in developing healthy relationships.

Bullies on the other hand, need to learn social responsibility, empathy, right from wrong and remedial actions, such as rebuilding relationships and apologizing. 

What can you do as a parent to prevent or deal with bullying?

  • Encourage your child to report bullying they either experience or witness to school staff, such as teachers, counsellors, principals or parents.

  • Provide opportunities for open dialogue about sensitive topics.

  • If your child is the bully, encourage them to reflect on their actions, and how they would feel if the tables were turned and they were on the receiving end.

  • Help your children develop digital literacy so they are aware of what cyberbullying looks like and have strategies for handling cyberbullying when it arises.

Find more advice for preventing or dealing with bullying on Fraser Health's website at: https://ow.ly/Yq2150Pei4C


Parent Participation Update:
Families, a big thanks to those who have finished their parent participation hours. For everyone else, the deadline is only three months away.  Please check the website regularly for volunteer opportunities .  We try to accommodate all schedules with tasks being offered both during the week and on weekends at the Parish.  Below is the link to the onVolunteers website

https://portal.onvolunteers.com/login.aspx?s=ccs.bc

Kindly note a criminal record search and a volunteer driver authorization form must be completed for certain tasks.  Instructions and forms can be found on the school website under Parent resources

For help with the onVolunteers website such as login access or technical support, please email

onvolunteers@cloverdalecatholicschool.ca

PFG Weekly Report:

Active Fundraisers:

  • Family Movie Night is next Friday, February 9th!

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Movie Night! Doors open at 5:30. "Wish Dragon" starts at 6:10pm. 
Concession Pre-Order slips were sent home earlier this week & are due back at school by Wednesday, Feb 7th. Limited hot food is available without pre-order. Popcorn available all night!

  • Return-It Bottle Refund Program:

All you need to do is visit any Return-It Express Location and enter the CCS phone number (604) 574-5151 at the kiosk. Print your labels, stick them on your empties & help CCS!

Upcoming Fundraisers:

CCS Gala Theme & information will be released next week! Early bird tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9th with extra special pricing only available at movie night!

Find the fundraising team below:

From the Parish:

Thank you for your continued support! Have a wonderful weekend
God Bless,

Mr. Heah and Mrs. Krammer

 
 
 
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