Weekly Updates
Queen of All Saints School
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
| Thursday, September 18 | Individual School Photos |
| Monday, September 29 | Orange Shirt Day |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Truth & Reconciliation Day – No School |
| Thursday, October 2 | Blessing of the Pets |
| Thursday, October 9 | Earthquake/Emergency Release Drill @ 2:15pm |
| Friday, October 10 | Walkathon – dismissal is at 12pm |
School News
· Earthquake/Emergency Release Drill
On Thursday, October 9th 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 26th. 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 9th, we need you to return the form, as this will be kept on file in case of an emergency.
· QAS Choir – if your child is interested in joining choir this year, please fill out the permission form attached. They need to be handed in by Friday, September 26. Practices will start Monday, October 6 (juniors) and Tuesday, October 7 (seniors).
· Individual Student Photos – will be on Thursday, September 18th, 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 –Ordering for hot foods session 1 will close tonight 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 make sure to send in payment by the end of the week if not paying by credit card.
· Hot Dog/Grilled Cheese – The Monday Hot Dog and Grilled Cheese lunches are back! This year new menu items are added. See attached brochure for details. First session to order opens on Munch a Lunch Monday, September 22nd and closes October 1, 2025. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Preferred payment is credit card through Munch a Lunch.
Fundraising
· Walkathon – will be taking place Friday, October 10th. Students will be dismissed at 12pm.
New this year, donations will be accepted online through the link below. 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. Scroll 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 17th.
· “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 soon!
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Bianca Andreone
778-386-0760
Parish News
· Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! – September 19
Join us for the school Mass at 9:00 AM this Friday, then head to the parish hall for coffee and great conversation!
· 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
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING ON FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER. 6PM to 8PM. Meet at the Church.
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!
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