Parent Update June 15 – June 18 – Connect Charter School

Connect Charter Family Weekly Update

June 8 - June 12

Important Updates

Welcome back to our Grade 9 students from their West Coast Trip and our Grade 5 students from Circle Square Ranch!

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the parent volunteers who supported these trips, as well as the many other spring excursions this year. Your time, energy, and dedication help make these memorable learning experiences possible for our students.

We would also like to thank our staff for their commitment and willingness to invest their time in providing these valuable opportunities for students.

Fun Lunch Reminder

If your child will be absent for a full-day field trip on a Fun Lunch day, you must cancel their order through Healthy Hunger at least five days in advance. Unfortunately, we are unable to save lunches for classes that are away on field trips.

School Closure Reminder

Please note that there will be no school on Friday, June 19 for Organizational Day.

Freezie Fundraiser!
Frosty Fest is coming on Monday, June 22! This is a student led initiative. We’re holding a Freezie and popsicle sale onJune 22 to raise money for the new playground! Bring three dollars ($3) for a Jumbo Freezie, and one dollar ($1) for a popsicle! 
 

Upcoming Events

Monday, June 15

  • 7.4 Thriving by Biking – Legacy Trail Field Trip
  • Grade 4 Camp Connect Day Trip
  • PAT – Grade 6 Mathematics Part A (9:00 a.m.)

Tuesday, June 16

  • 7.1 Thriving by Biking – Legacy Trail Field Trip
  • Fun Lunch – Boston Pizza
  • Last Day of Term 3 Electives
  • PAT – Grade 9 Mathematics Part A (9:00 a.m.)
  • 8.1 Canoeing – AM Session (9:30 a.m.)
  • 8.2 Canoeing – PM Session (12:00 p.m.)

June 17–18

  • Urban Expedition 4/5 Overnight

Wednesday, June 17

  • PAT – Grade 9 English Language Arts Part B (9:00 a.m.)

Thursday, June 18

  • Fun Lunch – Brooklyn Dumpling
  • PAT – Grade 6 Mathematics Part B (9:00 a.m.)
  • 8.3 Canoeing – AM Session (9:30 a.m.)
  • 8.4 Canoeing – PM Session (12:00 p.m.)

Save the Date

Volunteer Tea

  • Monday, June 22
  • 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Connects Year-End BBQ

  • Tuesday, June 23
  • 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Our images this week feature friendship at Camp Jubilee on the West Coast and a trail ride in favourable weather at the grade 5 camp.

Connect Families… This School Council update includes information on:

  • End of year celebration
  • Bus driver gifts
  • Volunteer opportunities (June 22)
  • Updated Executive for Parent Council Members
  • Links to Skip the Depot and Volunteer interest form

Come Out and Celebrate the Year!

Join us in celebrating another wonderful year of learning and fun at Connect with

 “Pizza in the Park” on Tuesday, June 23 from 3:30-6:00.

The menu includes various 14” pizzas, individual slices as well as drinks, chips, and freezies. 

Order online by Thursday June 18 (11:59pm) via Healthy Hunger (healthyhunger.ca).

A limited number of slices, drinks, chips and freezies will be available for cash-only purchase at the event (at a higher price!!).

Healthy Hunger is the same platform used for ordering Fun Lunches (look for the June 23 event with a pizza icon). 

If you do not have an account, please instructions for help at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bAEzYXWAaNVGxzCZgvUJ7-GrpBIewutV/view?usp=sharing  (note: if you are using a iOS you may need to copy and paste into a browser)

Do you have some time to volunteer?

Volunteers = Event Success! If you have some time to spare, consider signing up to help… it’s a great way to meet or reconnect with other parents!  

Use the signup genius link below. Thank you in advance!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5AC23ABFCC16-64484577-pizza 

(note: if you are using a iOS you may need to copy and paste into a browser)

Bus Driver Gift Collection

Council is once again coordinating end-of-year gifts for our bus drivers.  If you would like to contribute to a gift for your bus driver please do the following:

  1. Etransfer your gift to [email protected] before June 19.
  2. Include the details: please include your Bus Route or Bus Driver Name, the student(s) name, and the class number for each student.  If you bank does not allow you to send a message with the e-transfer please email the information to [email protected]
  3. Let your child know!  We will have tables set up on June 22 for students to sign a card for their bus driver.  Please remind them (so when we announce it at school they know that they should be coming to sign the card!!)

Volunteers Needed for June 22!

We are looking for volunteers from 8:45am-11am on June 22!  Here’s what we’ll be doing:

  • Sorting, labeling and distributing Connect Charter Tshirts to grades 5 & 7
  • Coordinating the bus driver card signing during the morning recess time.

Visit this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5AC23ABFCC16-64499038-endofyear#/ 

This is always a fun way to connect with parents!

Update to EXECUTIVE SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS

We would like to welcome Megan G. to the appointed role of Vice Chair of our Connect Charter School  Parent Council and we thank Angela M. for her contributions while in the role.

  • School Council Chair:  Laura S.
  • Vice Chair: Megan G.
  • Treasurer: Melissa M.
  • Secretary: Stefanie H.
  • Past Chair: Sandra R.
  • Past Treasurer: Tricia G.

Get Involved in 2026-2027!!

We are looking for people to be a part of our committees… and we have a lot of committees to choose from (fundraising; staff appreciation; school BBQs and more).

Please reach out if you would like to be part of these organizing committees! It’s a great way to get involved AND meet other parents!!  CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED! 

Bottles to Recycle?

Did you know that you can donate your bottle recycling to Connect Charter School through Skip the Depot and they will even pick them up!!  So far our contributors have helped us raise over $2,000.  You can find out more on the Skip the Depot website.

When they pick up don’t forget to label your bag with our Connect School Code:  XZ8L

 

Click HERE or use the QR code to get started!

As always, if you have any questions please contact our school council at [email protected].

 

Have a great week!