School Updates – September 10, 2025

Weekly Updates

Queen of All Saints School
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Important Dates

School News

· Student Illnesses/Absences – One reminder that Fraser Health has asked us to convey to our community, is to stay home when a person is unwell. If your child is ill, he/she should stay home until the symptoms have subsided or are given the ok by a doctor.

Please fill out an absentee form if your child is away from school, located on our school website. The form will automatically be emailed to the office. All schools undergo an attendance audit in the spring. All absences must be accounted for.

· Earthquake/Emergency Release Drill

On Thursday, October 9^th at 2:15 p.m. we will be holding an earthquake drill. During this drill, we will be practicing our emergency release protocols. This means that staff and students will evacuate the building and gather on the gravel field.

We will have a station set up for parents to come and pick up their children, beginning at approximately 2:25 and up to 3:00 p.m. When you arrive, parents should head to the table and check in with the staff members. A staff member will then go and get the child(ren) and bring them to the parent. Parents are asked to not enter the gravel field area.

Families are asked to head straight home, once the child(ren) have been picked up. The playground will be closed after school on this day, so the drill can proceed.

If your child(ren) attends the afterschool care on this day, they will be released to the afterschool care team.

In addition, there is a “Student Emergency Release” form attached to today’s email. All families are asked to fill this our and return it to the office before September 26^th. If someone other than the Parent or legal guardian picks up the child(ren), ID will be checked. Even if you plan on picking your child(ren) up on October 9^th, we need you to return the form, as this will be kept on file in case of an emergency.

· Terry Fox Run – Our Grade 7 class will lead our assembly and run, on Monday, September 15^th, in the afternoon. Students may come to school wearing their Terry Fox t-shirts and/or QAS gym strip. Kindergarten students may wear a Terry Fox t-shirt or a t-shirt and shorts. Our goal? $500. To hit our goal of $500, all students are asked to bring in a toonie for Terry before or on the day of the School Run. Donate now in support of cancer research: .

You can donate online at our school fundraising website page. Here is the link:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/99524

Or you can bring a toonie for Terry next week. Let’s do this for Terry. Let’s finish it! Further information regarding times etc. will follow, next week.

· Lice check – the school will be having the Greater Vancouver Lice Clinic coming on Wednesday, September 17^th to perform a Lice Check. If you’d like your child to get checked, please fill out the attached form and return to the office by this Friday, September 12.

· Individual Student Photos – will be on Thursday, September 18^th, in the morning. Students should come to school in their full uniform on this is day.

· Blessing of the Pets – Mark your calendars! Our School’s SPCA Club is very excited to host our annual “Blessing of the Pets.” You are invited to bring your pet to be blessed to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. This is a parish school event. Everyone is welcome! Our event will be held on Thursday, October 2 @ 1:30pm in the back of the school. We hope to see you there!

· Volunteer Opportunities:

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following traffic and supervision shifts, if you are interested, please email the office and/or register through OnVolunteers:

o Monday afterschool traffic and supervision: 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm (2x hours credited)

o Thursday morning traffic and supervision: 8:10am to 8:55am (2x hours credited)

Hot Foods

· Munch-a-Lunch –is now open to order hot lunch for the first term.Ordering will close on Wednesday, September 17 at midnight. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Click on the link to order or set up an account. www.munchalunch.com/schools/queenofallsaints

Please see the attached letters with more information regarding Wednesday’s Hot Lunch.

Fundraising

· Walkathon – will be taking place Friday, October 10^th. New this year, donations will be accepted online through the link below. Volunteer forms are due back on Monday, September 15^th. Please follow the instructions to donate.

Visit the following link to make your donation:

https://my.charitableimpact.com/campaigns/queen-of-all-saints-walkathon-2025

1. Scoll down and click on your child’s “GIVING GROUP” (GRADE/TEACHER).

2. Click on the “GIVE” button and enter your donation.

3. Click “CONTINUE” and in the “MESSAGE BOX” enter your child’s full name.

4. FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN, PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE DONATIONS TO SPECIFIC GRADES, as this will help with the process of tracking Walkathon Challenges (Class, School, Half-Way Hero) and Prize Draw Categories.

Deadline for donations and eligibility for Category prizing: Friday,

October 17^th. Students will be dismissed at 12pm.

· “Save the Date” Halloween Party – QAS will be hosting its first family friendly Halloween party featuring DJ Rock & Beau!
When – Saturday October 25 from 5-9pm.
Where – QAS school gym
What – DJ party and light show, beer garden, dinner, games, treats , and more!
Ticket sales will start early September!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Bianca Andreone

[email protected]

778-386-0760

Parish News

· Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! – September 12 – Join us for the school Mass at 9:00 AM this Friday, then head to the parish hall for coffee and great conversation!

· Youth Night – Friday, September 12 – Youth Nights are back!!

We’re kicking things off this Friday, Sept. 12, from 5:00–7:30 PM in the Parish Hall! This first Youth Night is extra special, we’re gathering volunteers to help with our upcoming Parish Festival!

We need helping hands for:

1. Scavenger Hunt

2. Nerf Battle

If you’re in Grades 6–12, come join us for faith, fun, and fellowship. Dinner will be provided!!

Volunteer hours will be given!!

Register here: https://forms.gle/Cs956dmJfMEqUbC38

· Altar Server Ministry – Registration Open – Is your child interested in serving at the Mass on Fridays and Sundays? This is a beautiful ministry, and a special way for your child to serve the Lord, and the community. New and returning altar servers are welcome to register here (for Grade 3 and Up): Altar Server Sign-Up 2025-2026

· An Invitation to Alpha – Last Day of Registration Today, September 10! – If you’re looking for a space to grow in faith, connect with other young parents, and find encouragement, we’d love to welcome you to Alpha. Alpha is designed to support and inspire you as you navigate through the challenges of life while deepening your faith in a non-judgemental environment.

Through meaningful discussions, and shared experiences, you’ll find strength in community and faith. There are 2 sessions for you to choose from. A morning session with breakfast or an evening session with dinner.

Whether you’re new to the faith or seeking, there’s a place for you here. We’d love to have you!

Click on this link for more information and to register:

https://forms.gle/v5PMHm3fvQRjyguL6

· Parish Festival – Sunday, September 14 – We will come together as one parish family, at our Summer Festival. After Mass, the fun continues with: Grade 3 and up: An exciting Nerf Battle in the school gym Kinder to Grade 2 : A Scavenger Hunt for the whole family.

Stay Connected!

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

Contact Us:
Phone: 604-931-9071
Email: [email protected]
Website: qasbc.ca

Thank you for being a part of our school community! Have a great week!

Proclaiming our Faith