Parent Update September 8 – September 12 – Connect Charter School

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Connect Charter Family Weekly Update

September 2 - September 5

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  • Welcome back from camp to our grade 7 students. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this a memorable experience.
  • Air Quality Monitoring at Connect Charter School - We are closely monitoring air quality.
    -High Risk (7+) or Very High Risk (10+): Recess and outdoor activities will be moved indoors.
    -Moderate Risk (4+): Students with health concerns may stay inside. Please ensure medical information is updated in PowerSchool, and send any required medication with your child.
    -Note field trips, camps or outdoor activities may be cancelled due to air quality concerns.
  • Fall Camp Information: Please take note of the following important logistics: Students may not bring luggage on the school bus.
    Drop-off on departure day: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
    Pick-Up on arrival day: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Alternative arrangements for pick up and drop off at camp: In rare circumstances, an alternative schedule may be needed for a student. The designated times for drop-off or pick-up from camp are: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Arrangements must be made in advance with your child's teachers. During camp, teachers are not checking email regularly. For any urgent communication, please contact the school office directly.
  • Fall Camp Schedule:
    September 8–10 – Grade 6 Fall Camp
    September 10–12 – Grade 8 Fall Camp
    September 17–19 – Grade 5 Fall Camp
    September 22–24 – Grade 9 Fall Camp
    September 24–25 – Grade 4 Fall Camp
  • We are looking for 2-3 volunteers for picture day on September 15th! If you'd like to volunteer, please reach out to [email protected]
  • It is a popular time of year, with many upcoming camps and activities, you can now view the expiry date of your Police Information Check (PIC). Log into your PowerSchool Parent account, then proceed to the Demographics page to view the Police Check Expiry date.
  • Elective forms are due on September 7th.
  • Saturday, September 6 – Camp Connect Family Day - see information below from school council about this event.
  • Monday, September 15 – Lifetouch School Picture Day (Grades 4–9)
  • September 15th - Grade 4 day trip to Camp Connect.
  • Tuesday, September 16 – Terry Fox Run
  • Tuesday, September 16 – School Council & Parent Society Meeting (Online), 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Link to be shared with families that day.
  • Monday, September 29 – No School – IPP Meetings
  • Tuesday, September 30 – No School – Truth and Reconciliation Day
  • See the below QR code to donate to our playground. We provide tax receipts.
  • Find out how to subscribe to our school calendar below.
  • Please note that to reduce vandalism, support safety and security at school, we have had new cameras installed in two main hallways inside the school. We also have cameras outside of the building that have been in place for quite some time. Students are aware of the cameras.
  • Save the date! We are looking for volunteers for the Scholastic Book Fair from 7 to 10 October! If you’d like to volunteer for this fundraising opportunity, please reach out to [email protected].

School Council Update –  Camp Connect Family Day Sign up and Fall Meat and Pies Fundraiser

 
Camp Connect Family Day Tomorrow!!!
You can register here for any available seats on the bus or to reserve a parking spot inside the camp.
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Fall Meat & Pies Fundraiser

Hi everyone! Our fundraiser for Connect Charter School is live on Friday, September 5th and we are excited!

Before you place an order or invite your supporters, please JOIN our Fundraiser in 4 easy steps. (Do NOT forward this email or link)

1. Visit our campaign here: https://connectcharterschool.myteamfund.ca
2. Click the orange button “JOIN OUR FUNDRAISER” to add your contact details
3. Shop online on your own personal page until Thursday, September 25th at 11:00 pm
4. Share this fundraiser with your friends, family and whomever you’d like by sharing your personal link.

You can pick-up your order(s): Tuesday, October 7th at  3:15 pm in the school gym
Thanks again for your support. Every order counts!

Fall Meat & Pies Fundraiser Volunteers
We always need volunteers to make our activities a success.  Please consider donating some of your time to help sort or hand out our order on Oct 7th!  To volunteer click here!
 
School Council Meeting will be held on September 16 at 6:30pm.  Email with the link to join this virtual meeting will be sent on Sept 16 in the afternoon. 
 
Fun Lunches have started!!  Please go to HealthyHunger.ca to register your child.  If you have any questions please contact our FunLunches team at [email protected].
 
Camp Connect kicks of with grade 7 students!

Please visit the school website link www.connectcharter.ca/playground for more information on how to help support and donate to the playground project. Thank you!

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