While this may not have been the year that we anticipated, way back in December 2019, I’m hoping that there have been some blessings in your family and personal life. Perhaps the chance to pray more often and develop a closer relationship with Jesus. The opportunity to take advantage of the beauty of our community and province, by being outdoors. Maybe you took up a new hobby or perfected an old one. Here at QAS, we have found our students resilient and happy to be at school with their friends and the routine of school.
As we look towards Christmas, with the hope and joy that Jesus’ birth brings us, we know that we can handle this pandemic! On behalf of the QAS Staff, I want to take the opportunity to wish all of our students and families a Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2021.
Peace be with you,
Miss Sandberg
Thank you…
Today is Mrs. Kawasaki’s last day with our Grade 1 class. We thank her for helping our community and being willing to come out of retirement. She will head back into retirement in 2021. Mrs Tupchong will be returning from maternity leave in January.
Mrs. Lorenz will continue to work with the Grade 1 class until Friday. In January, she will return to her regular duties as our Learning Resource Coordinator
Miss Langlois will continue to work as a Learning Resource Teacher, 4 days per week instead of 5.
Thanks to both ladies for being so willing to take on more days this fall.
Week Three Advent Presentation
Week 3 of our Advent presentation WE SHALL PREPARE is now available on our website https://qasbc.ca/ Tune in to hear Wonderful Counsellor—Isaiah (Gr. 4, Gr. 5), Hail Mary (Kindergarten, Gr. 1); We Shall Prepare—John the Baptist (Gr. 6, Gr. 7). Weeks 1 and 2 are also available on our website if you missed them. Enjoy!
Red and Green Day
We will have our traditional dress down day on Friday, December 18th. Students may wear their Christmas Red and/or Green. There will be NO food or money collected on this day. It is a “free” day.
Early Dismissal
On Friday, December 18th, Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will be dismissed at 11:50 a.m. Grades 4 to 7 students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
Volleyball
Despite not being able to play against other schools, our athletes displayed much enthusiasm and skill development. There were some exciting matches played during our in-school tournament. QAS teams will be ready to take on other schools next year!
Thanks to our coaches: Mr. D’Alessandro, Ms. De Chavez, Mrs. Peric, Mrs. Powell, Ms. Powell, and Mrs. Ramogida for your enthusiasm and hard work!
Basketball
Our athletes and coaches are eagerly awaiting the start of the season. We are very excited that our gym will be outfitted with new glass backboards and hoops in the New Year.
Grade 6 and 7 athletes will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. Grade 4s and 5s will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. Practices will begin the week of January 11th and continue to February 18th.
Grade 6/7 coaches: Mr. D’Alessandro, Ms. De Chavez, Mrs. Powell and Ms. Powell.
Grade 4/5 coaches: Mr. D’Alessandro, Ms. De Chavez, Mrs. Epplette and Mrs. Ramogida.
Hot Foods
Munch-A-Lunch ordering for Term 2 is open until Thursday, Dec. 17th at midnight. No late orders after that. Payment is due by Monday, January 4th.
Advent Giving Tree
Last chance to donate will be Friday, Dec. 18th. Donations can be made through the archdiocesan website https://support.rcav.org/donate-one-time/ Ensure to put “All Saints Parish Offering” under Parish name and in the Comment Box “Advent Charity”.
Library Books
Please return all library books and magazines outstanding by tomorrow, Thursday Dec. 17th.
Cambridge Uniforms
Cambridge Uniforms are reducing their hours during the holidays but will continue to process orders to help ensure that uniforms are ready for the New Year.
Their curbside pickup and customer service line will be closed from December 19th to January 1st. Orders selected for ship to home will continue to be shipped throughout this period. They will return to regular hours as of January 2nd.
Have a wonderful Christmas and many blessings in the New Year. See you January 4th!
Thank-you
School Office