Weekly Updates
Queen of All Saints School
Date: Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
| Wednesday, November 27 | Advent Wreath Making at 6:30pm Parish Hall |
| Friday, November 29 | Report Cards go home |
| Sunday, December 1 | Breakfast with Santa |
| Tuesday, December 10 | Christmas Concert at 1pm |
| Wednesday, December 11 | Christmas Concert at 1pm & 7pm |
Principal’s Message
Dear QAS Families,
I am pleased to share the summary from the Ministry Inspection of our school:
– The School has no outstanding Statutory Issues/Requirements.
– The School has no outstanding Policy Issues/Requirements.
– The School has a positive ethos and respectful culture.
– The external evaluation committee commends the School for its meticulous course overviews and curriculum documentation. The thoughtful integration of core competencies across all subjects ensures that students not only acquire essential skills but also apply them effectively in various contexts.
– The external evaluation committee commends the School for its outstanding implementation of student portfolios, which effectively showcase students’ work and abilities. These portfolios not only foster self-reflection but also encourage parental involvement.
– The school is encouraged to consider gathering more data on student mental health and wellbeing.
– The School is encouraged to further implement the revised Inclusive Education guidelines and language as per the new Ministry documentation.
Overall, this is an outstanding report. It’s good to know that we are on the right track!
Also, attached to today’s email is a copy of the updated QAS Policy Handbook for Parents. It has been updated to align with all Ministry/CISVA Policies. This document will also be uploaded to our QAS website. You may want to review a few sections:
– Section II – G: Anaphylaxis/Allergies
– Section II – R: School Closures
– Section IV – C: Communication Between Parents and School
– Section IV – D: Concerns
God Bless,
Ms. Sandberg
Fundraising News
Help us reach our annual fundraising goal!
o Community Coupon Book: Just a reminder all $35 payments are due now and if you are not purchasing the book please return the book ASAP.
o Breakfast with Santa: This Sunday, December 1 is our 9th Annual Breakfast with Santa in the Parish Hall from 10am-1pm. See the flyer attached for more information. Any volunteers who have yet to hear from the coordinator and would like to help contact her by email [email protected]
Hot Foods
o Session 2 for Hot Foods: We’re excited to announce that Munch a Lunch will be open for ordering from December 9–16!
All absentee lunches (phone call or not) will be sent to the office for pickup. This helps us minimize errors and ensure smooth operations. Please note that we are no longer able to send lunches to siblings in other grades. This change is necessary to reduce confusion and maintain efficiency for everyone involved.
School News
o Happening Tonight| Nov 27th 6:30pm | Advent Wreath Making-Family Activity | Feel free to come by with your child even if you have not registered yet. We have enough supplies and some extra greens available too. There will be hot chocolate with marshmallows for everyone to enjoy. Bring $15 cash or etransfer $15 to [email protected].
o Dress Down Day is tomorrow Thursday, November 28. The theme is “Sweater Weather” day. Please wear your coziest sweater and bring a $1 donation for Archbishop Catholic Charities.
o Walkathon: We had our walkathon assembly on Monday, and we raised an amazing $21,000.75. Thanks to Mrs. Dallazanna and her team of many, many volunteers. You are amazing!
o Christmas Concert: Please see the attached notice regarding costumes for the Christmas Concert.
o Advent Assemblies: On December 2, 9, and 16, our school will gather in the gym at 8:50 a.m. to pray. Parents are welcome to join us.
o Advent Confessions: Students in Grades 3 to 7 will be attending Confession on the morning of either Wednesday, December 4 or Thursday, December 5.
o Class Sunday Masses: The first Mass will be hosted by the Grade 6 class on Sunday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. The students will welcome parishioners, bring up the gifts, and read the intentions. This a great opportunity for students to show our parish spirit by wearing their uniform and leading the community at Mass.
o St. Vincent de Paul: Each Advent, our school supports the All Saints Parish StVdP by donating an overwhelming amount of food to support families and individuals. Students are asked to bring in the following items:
o Tuna, canned ham, chicken, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned pork and beans, chili, soup, pasta sauce & spaghetti, kraft dinner, cereal, pancake mix & syrup, peanut butter, crackers prior to Friday, December 13th. Just drop your donations in the boxes in the office area of the school.
Parish Information
Our Parish invites all families to join the following events:
o Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! -Nov 29th
Join us this Friday for the school Mass at 9:00am followed by a warm cup of coffee, sweet treats and great conversation in the parish hall.
o All Saints Parish Christmas Eve Pageant!
Would your child like to be a part of the greatest story ever told? We are excited to invite your child to be part of our Christmas Pageant at All Saints Parish this year! It will take place before the Holy Mass on December 24th! There are various roles to fill up such as narrator, Mary, Joseph, Angels, etc, in the Christmas story. This year we are also hoping to form a children’s choir for the pageant.
o Rehearsals (Church Foyer):
Tuesday, December 3rd (Role Assignments) | 4:30-5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 10th | 4:30-5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 17th | 4:30-5:30 PM
No sign-up needed—just come to the first rehearsal! Questions? Contact Lesley at [email protected]
Miscellaneous News
o Seminar on Raising Resilient Families: Please see the attached flyer on a seminar happening on Saturday, December 7 from 3 – 5pm
Stay Connected!
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!
Celebrating our Faith
