School Updates – September 16, 2026

Important Dates🗓

Dear Parents,

As was mentioned last week during the Meet the Teacher Night, our teachers have been discussing homework. I want to provide you with some guidelines as to what the teachers are recommending and experiencing.

1. Homework should be practice – examples include learning letters, math facts, math concepts, spelling words. Reading– students who read regularly stand out in their knowledge, spelling, comprehension and writing skills. Preparation – reviewing concepts or review for a quiz/test.

2. Primary students (K to Gr. 3) should expect 15 minutes of homework a night. Grade 4 and 5 students 30 minutes. Grade 6 and 7 students 45 minutes.

These times are approximate depending on the night of the week or weekends or the student’s focus.

3. Students should be able to complete their homework by themselves, with the need for little parent help.

4. Students and their parents should decide on a time and a place that works best for homework to be completed.

5. Students who are learning these time management skills are showing growth in their understanding and confidence. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for your support,

Ms. Sandberg

Principal

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SCHOOL NEWS

· Walkathon

Walkathon will be on Friday, October 9. This is one of QAS’s big fundraisers. Are goal for this year is to raise $20,000. All donations can be made through this link https://support.rcav.org/qasbc-walkathon/

· Blessing of the Pets

The QAS SPCA Club invites our parish school community to join us for our annual Blessing of the Pets on Thursday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. outside at the back of the school, rain or shine. Please see the attached flyer for full event details and important information about bringing your pet. We hope to see you there!

· NUT FREE SCHOOL

We have a few students at QAS who have life threatening allergies to nuts. Please make sure to pack NUT FREE snacks for your children.

· Consignment/Gently used Uniforms

Used uniform sale will be tomorrow Thursday, Sep 17, 1:30pm to 2:30pm, outside the Gym doors. Also hoping for 2-3 volunteers to help between 12 – 2:50pm, please email [email protected]

· PEC Parent Participation

OnVolunteers has launched a brand-new portal, complete with an mobile app! Families are encouraged to check out the How-To Guide and the AI chat assistant, ‘Sage’ after logging in. Information on how to access the new portal is available on the school website. https://qasbc.ca/quick-links/participation-hours/

Action Required: All families must confirm their Parent Participation Activity Commitment for the 2026-27 school year by Monday, September 21. By doing so, you may also submit one parent participation hour. Please follow the instructions in the attached guide or access them here: https://qasbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/Confirm-your-Parent-Participation-Activity-Commitment-for-the-2026-27-School-Year.pdf

· HOT FOODS

The first session of Hot Foods will begin on Wednesday, October 7^th. Ordering will open this Friday, September 18^th and close on Friday, September 25^th. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. More information on how to order hot lunch is attached on the flyer. Here is the link to place your order for Hot Lunch www.munchalunch.com/schools/queenofallsaints

· SAVE THE DATE

Halloween Party – Saturday October 24 5-8pm.Please see the poster attached.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

· Before/After School Supervision

We are still looking for parents to help do morning and after school supervision on Wednesday afterschool and Friday morning. If you are interested, please contact the office.

PARISH NEWS

· Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! – September 18

Come join us for coffee and some treats after the Friday morning Mass! Feel free to bring something to share. If you’re interested in joining the Friday hospitality team, send Tammy an email at [email protected]

· Altar Server Registration

Altar Servers are an important part of the church, and every parish is enriched through their dedication and service. If your child is in grade 3 and above, has received their First Holy Communion, is willing to attend training sessions, and has a desire to serve the Lord and our All Saints Parish Community, we invite you to sign up for altar serving.

Use this link to register: Altar Server Registration 2026-2027 or scan the QR Code.

· ALPHA – The Marriage Course

The Marriage Course is a series of 7 sessions designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.

Starts, Fridays October 16 – November 22 | 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM | $40 Per Couple.

Register here: Marriage Alpha Course

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Thu & John Peng: [email protected]

· Preschool

The preschool still has spots available. Please see the attached flyer.

School Calendar: https://qasbc.ca/calendar/