Secondary Education Edition November, 2016 In this issue: ● Important Dates ● What’s Happening in Secondary this Month ● Please Note ● Resources Important Dates Friday, November 4 ­ Servathon Kick­off for students in Mross Gym (11:00­11:45am) Saturday, November 5 ­ Servathon Kick­off for parents in Mross Gym (6:30­8:00pm) Thursday, November 10 ­ Remembrance Day Service (11:00­11:35 am, MPF) Thursday, November 10 ­ Term 1 report cards emailed home Friday, November 11 ­ Remembrance Day (no school) Wednesday November 16 ­ Parent­Teacher Interviews (4:00­8:00pm, Mross Gym) Wednesday November 16 ­ Living Book Fair (4:00­8:00pm) Thursday November 17 ­ Parent­Teacher Interviews (4:00­7:30pm, Mross Gym) Thursday November 17 ­ Living Book Fair (4:00­7:30pm) Friday ­ November 18 ­ Casual Day Saturday ­ November 19 ­ Student Council Escape Room Event (6:00­10:00pm) Monday ­ November 21 ­ Lost and Found on display Monday ­ November 21 ­ BCS AGM (7:00­9:00pm N
orth West Family Church 10307 Eamon Road NW ) Wednesday ­ November 23 ­ Grade 9 field trip to Theatre Calgary to watch “A Christmas Carol” Friday ­ November 25 ­ Professional Development Day (no classes for students) Saturday ­ November 26 ­ High School Strongman Challenge What’s Happening in Secondary this Month… BCS Servathon Looking forward to having you join us on S
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ervathon fundraising and community service event! Please come out and learn what the event is all about and where the funds are going to strengthen BCS. Childcare will be provided to children 3 and up for those that RSVP. P
lease RSVP to: www.bearspawschool.com/servathon If you are a business owner or manager within your company and wish to learn more about how your company can receive a 100% write­off against revenue through supporting BCS Servathon, please send an email to [email protected] Parent­ Teacher Interviews Book Fair Student Council Fun Lunches BCS Family Night Out Parent­teacher interviews will be held on November 16 (4:00­8:00) and 17 (4:00­7:30) in the Mross Gym. Appointments can be made through w
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hursday, November 10 (the day progress reports will be e­mailed). The system will be closed for booking at noon on Wednesday, November 16 and then re­open the morning of Thursday, November 17 and closed again at noon. Please ensure you book your time on­line. “Living Books” book fair will be held on November 16 & 17 during Parent­Teacher Interviews and a portion of all sales will go to getting new books for our library. Gatsby Escape Room, Saturday, November 19th, 6:00­10:00pm. Join us for an evening of clues, puzzles, and pizza! In teams of 5, you will have an opportunity to work through potentially six escape rooms and find your way through Gatsby’s mansion. Top Prize ­­ $100 for the team with the fastest completion time! Second Prize ­­ $50 and a casual day for the team! Entry fee of $5 per person. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up forms will be available soon! Please click H
ealthy Hunger Instructions for registering information that will instruct you on how to set up an account. Please note: While restaurants aim to be nut free there is a possibility that some foods may have come in contact with nuts. Upcoming Fun Lunches for the Month Wednesday, November 2 ­ Quizno’s Wednesday, November 9 ­ Panago Wednesday, November 16 ­ Opa Wednesday, November 23 ­ Cedars Deli Wednesday, November 30 ­ Pizza73 Calgary Hitman Teddy Bear Toss Join BCS in cheering on the Calgary Hitman as they face the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Saturday, November 26, at 2:00pm at the ScotiaBank Saddledome. Tickets are $15 each! Reserve tickets at the front office from November 1­21. Payment can be made by cash, debit or cheque (made out to BCS). Tickets will be available for pick up on November 21st. Don’t forget to bring a Teddy bear (or stuffy of your choice) to throw on the ice when Calgary scores their first goal! Please Note… Alberta Education Curriculum Survey Dear Parents and Guardians, As Alberta Education makes plans for a new curriculum, parents and other stakeholders are being asked to provide input by filling out the following questionnaire and we encourage you to do so. The questionnaire asks generic questions using descriptors such as diversity, inclusive, equitable, respect and curiosity which may cause some concern in light of the direction that has come from Alberta Ed in the last year. Please fill out the text box at the end of the survey and show your support for these things within the context of a private school Christian Education. http://fluidsurveys.com/s/curriculumsurvey/ Tips for Drivers It is important to be cautious when driving to help protect our students. As a means to this end, please review the following tips: 1. Reduce speed ­­ allow plenty of time to get to school so that you do not feel the need to speed on your way to school or in the school parking lot; 2. Stop for school buses to allow children to exit the bus safely; 3. Obey crossing guards; 4. Follow the direction of entering/exiting the school parking lot and the one way/drop­off lanes; 5. Practice patience ­­ in the parking lot but especially important when turning onto 144th Avenue. Thank you for keeping our students safe. Family Statements Family statements have been sent out with your children (Jr K ­ Grade 9). High School will be mailed out. Only families that have outstanding fees (besides tuition) will receive a statement. ALL OUTSTANDING ITEMS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED for your convenience. If you have any questions please feel free to email [email protected] For the safety of our students, school doors will be locked during the school day. Parents are expected to enter by the front doors of the school and sign­in at the front office. If you are picking up your child early, please also stop in at the office. Office staff will contact your child’s teacher and have them meet you at the office where you will sign them out. Thank you for helping to make our school a safe place. For more information on security, please visit our website @ w
ww.bearspawschool.com . Security Lates and Absences There are a few ways to report lates and absences: ● School website ­ using the following link: www.bearspawschool.com/lates­absences ● Call the school to report @ 403­295­2566. You will be prompted to press 1 for the School Office followed by 1 to reach the School Absence Line. Please give the grade your child is in, spell their first and last name, and state the reason for their absence. ● E­mail @ a
[email protected] You may also e­mail the classroom teacher to let them know but it is important to notify the school office as well. PowerSchool is an effective tool for parents. You can download the app onto your phone or go online to check PowerSchool. PowerSchool allows you to access student grades, calendar, and attendance. If you need help with PowerSchool training, please contact Chioma Aboaja @ [email protected] or 403­295­2566 ext. 5953. Volunteer Security Clearance Thank you for your interest in Volunteering at BCS! As part of our efforts to ensure the safety of our students and staff all volunteers must have security clearance. If you are interested in volunteering please email [email protected] so we can send you information on how to get this process started. PowerSchool BCS now offers busing for our students! If you would like more information or want to register your child for busing, please contact [email protected] Busing Lost and Found Lost and Found will be on display November 21st. Please note any unclaimed/unlabelled items will be donated to a local charity or sold in our next BCS Uniform Sale. Resources… Impact Ministries You are invited! I mpact M
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