School Updates – April 16, 2025

Weekly Updates

Queen of All Saints School
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Important Dates

Date	Event
Thursday, April 17	Holy Thursday, Noon Dismissal
Friday, April 18	Good Friday, No School
Monday, April 21	Easter Monday, No School
Tuesday, April 22	Non-Instructional Day, No School
Thursday, April 24	Dress Down Day
Monday, April 28 – May 8	Martial Arts

Principals Message

We know that parents and grandparents like to see their children. However, not all our staff/supervisors know who you are. Our staff keep a close eye out for “strangers” who might be lurking around the playground area. When adults appear on the playground during recess and lunch, it is cause for concern. I ask that if you need to connect with your child during the day, that you call/email/come to the office. We want to ensure that all are safe!

On behalf of the staff of QAS School, I want to wish all our QAS families a happy and blessed Easter. Christ has risen. Alleluia, Alleluia!

God Bless,

J. Sandberg

School News

o Monday After School Supervisor Needed – Supervisor needed Monday after school from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Volunteer hours granted for traffic and supervision are at 1.5x. Please register through OnVolunteers if interested. See instructions here: https://qasbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/For-Parents-Register-for-a-Volunteer-Task.pdf

o Parent Participation Preferences – Please remember to submit your Parent Participation Preferences in the OnVolunteers portal before April 30th. This is a new process this year – instead of indicating your preferences on the P1 form and submitting with your registration packages, you must login to OnVolunteers and submit your preferences online. More information and detailed instructions can be found here: https://qasbc.ca/quick-links/participation-hours/. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

o Heart and Stroke Foundation – On behalf of BC/Yukon heart and stroke foundation they would like to send out a great big Thank you to all who donated to help make our Jump Rope event a success. As of now we have raised $1050. We have one more week to collect. If you would like to donate, please click on the link https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/89488

o Call for Yearbook Art – Open to all students. Would you like to see your artwork featured in the 2024/2025 yearbook? Just draw a picture on a letter size paper depicting the CISVA theme of this year: “Celebrating Our Faith”

Please submit your drawing with your name and grade to the school office until May 2.”

o SPCA Day –The SPCA Club is excited to host our Annual SPCA Day again this year on Thursday, May 1. It will be a day of games, trivia, face painting, prizes and more! Details coming soon.

Fundraising

o Excel Martial Arts – Today is the last day to sign up for martial arts. They will be here April 28-May 8 at lunchtime (11:50-12:20). We have hard copies at the school office if you need one or you can find it attached.

o Carnival Class Baskets – We’re putting together exciting raffle baskets for the upcoming School Carnival, and we need your help! Each class will be creating a themed basket, and we’re asking for a small donation of $2 to $5 to help purchase items for each basket. Every contribution makes a big difference and helps make our raffle more fun for everyone! Please pay by cash by May 9th. Send the money in an envelope or Ziploc bag labelled clearly with your child’s name and grade, it can be given to the class teacher or school office. Thank you for your support!

o Carnival Donations – We are excited to announce that planning is underway for our annual school carnival, taking place on Friday, May 30, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. To make this event a success, we are seeking donations from businesses, including gift certificates, monetary contributions, merchandise, services, or any items suitable for our silent auction or raffle.

If you’re interested in supporting our school community, please contact Daniela Kelly at [email protected]. For more details, please refer to the attached
solicitation letter.

o Book Donations Needed for Carnival Book Sale Fundraiser – We are excited to announce an upcoming Book Sale at this year’s School Carnival, and we need your help! Please consider donating the gently used books that your family has finished reading. We’re accepting a variety of books for all ages, including cookbooks, novels, children’s books, etc. This is a great opportunity to reduce your excess books at home. The Book Sale will take place during the carnival hours and all proceeds will go towards the school’s fundraising goals. Heading into the summer break, maybe your family will score fresh reading material. Book donations can be dropped off at the bin outside the school office from now until May 15. Thank you for supporting our school community!

o Carnival Talent Show – Calling all stars to perform at the QAS Talent Show at the Carnival. If you are interested in showcasing your special talent, please find attached the form to sign up and copies will be at the school office. Please print and return to school no later than Friday, May 16^th.

Parish Information

Holy Week & Easter at All Saints Parish

Holy Thursday – April 17

• 7:00 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper

• Adoration to follow in the Parish Centre

Good Friday – April 18

• 10:00 AM – Children’s Stations of the Cross

• 2:30 PM – Seven Last Words

• 3:00 PM – Liturgy of the Passion

• 5:00 PM – Confessions

Holy Saturday & Easter Vigil – April 19

• No confessions in the morning