October Voyageurs News - October 3rd

FIRST WEDNESDAY / STAFF MEETING DAY

On the first Wednesday of every month from October to June, school ends at 2:30 pm.  Buses run as usual at that time.  Please confirm arrangements with your child if they walk, ride, or are picked up.


SKATING

Classes have begun skating this week.  Please make sure your child has skates, a CSA approved helmet or snowboarding helmet.  No shoes will be allowed on the ice.  Specifics will be available from your child's teacher.  If you are unable to purchase skates or a helmet, please contact Patrick Gamache Hutchison or Erik Larson.


LOST AND FOUND

Our lost & found has accumulated a large number of jackets and sweaters.  If your child is missing an item, please encourage them to check the lost and found.  It is located in the south center boot room. Items not claimed by October 27th will be donated to charity.


ONLINE FIELD TRIPS

Thank you for navigating and learning our online field trip forms. Our office is available to help you if you are still having difficulty getting online, call the office or stop by and use our kiosk.


PICTURE DAY

 School Photos are on Wednesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 12th.  Both schools are getting their photos taken at the same time.  Below is the schedule of when each class is getting their pictures taken.  We are looking for volunteers, please email rachael.purches@blackgold.ca, if you are able to volunteer on that day.


Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
PreK AM Lloyd
Pre K AM Lloyd
Kindergarten Dahl
Kindergarten AM Danderfer
Grade 1 Hinse
Grade 2 Lancaster
Grade 1 Awid
Grade 2 Marchand
Grade 1 Olson
Grade 3 Mackay
Grade 2 Cronkhite
Grade 3 McLeod
Prek PM Lloyd
Kindergarten PM Danderfer
Grade 4 Gregor
Prek PM Lloyd
Grade 4 Gill
Grade 3 Lacroix
Grade 5 Reves
Grade 6LI
Grade 5 Manseau
Grade 6O

PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISERS

School Clothing
http://www.haliscodesign.com/champs-vallee/  
Items will be delivered to the school.  $5 from each item purchased will go towards our new playground.


Colibri Snack Bags, Wet Bags, & Washcloths

www.colibrifundraising.com   Please order by October 10th.  Samples are available to view in the Champs Vallée office.
  • Add items to the cart
  • Enter student information
  • Enter school as Champs Vallée
HALLOWEEN
Each class will have their own Halloween events. Homeroom teachers will let you know when their celebration will be. We request that costumes be school and age appropriate. Please do not bring any props such as toy knives, axes and guns to school. Grades 1 – 6 will dress in costumes for the afternoon only and there will be a costume parade in the gym.  Time TBA. Thank you for your support.  

HOT LUNCH
Hot lunch orders have closed for the first cycle.  Thank you to our parent volunteers for organizing.
Cycle 1 Dates
  • Friday, October 13-Boston Pizza
  • Friday, October 27-Maina’s Donair
  • Friday, November 3-Subway
  • Friday, November 10-Nitza Pizza
  • Friday, November 17-Booster Juice (Drink only)
  • Friday, November 24-Wok Box
  • Friday, December 8-Tim Horton’s

ONLINE STUDENT VERIFICATION

Thank you to all the families that completed the Online Student Verification sent from Black Gold Regional Schools.  An email notice has been sent from our school office for any missing verification.

CATHOLIC RELIGION PROGRAM

Due to insufficient interest, we are unable to offer a viable Catholic Religion Program during our option times.

Below is a message from the St-Vital Parish for parents interested in having their children receive the sacraments.  This will be the last time that we forward information from the parish as we will not be offering it as a program.


Attention to all children age 6-15 (Grade 2 and UP) wanting to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. Formation is all done at St. Vital Parish. The last parent Information session is next week. One or both parents must attend a session for very important information regarding this year's program. (children are welcome to attend)

DATE: Tuesday, October 10th
TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION: Basement of St-Vital Church (4905-50 street). 

Please bring: 
  1. Copy of baptism certificate (including those who were baptized at St. Vital). A copy can be made here if you come with the original. 
  2. Registration Fee - $70 (for one child, or $90 for two children from the same family) Please bring cash (correct change) or cheque made out to St. Vital Parish.
Registration is open online until October 15th. Please see the website of the parish for more details. 

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Michelle Felix
Pastoral Assistant, St. Vital Parish, Beaumont, AB
Office: 780-929-8541 ext. 3
Cell: 780-239-7703