February 17th – GRADFLIX Grad Show
Attention all Immaculata families – you are in for a treat! The 2022 Grad Class invites all Immac families to support them in their class fundraiser to offset the cost of their grad festivities. This year’s Grad Show will be pre-recorded and available to watch from the comfort of your home!
There are many ways for all our Immaculata families to support our Grads:
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Buy a $20 ticket to watch the show with your family and share it with your extended family.
- Purchase a Party Pack of snacks and/or some wine from our online concession to enjoy during the show
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Donate a bottle of wine to the “Grapes for Grads” wine auction
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Buy a $20 ticket to receive a random bottle of wine from the Grapes for Grads auction.
- Donate a prize to our silent auction. Tax receipts can be given for donations with a sales receipt.
- Be a corporate or independent sponsor of our Grad Show. Sponsorship packages of $100, $250, $500, $750, and $1000 available
For more information about any of the elements of our fundraiser, please contact Mrs. Griffin at agriffin@cisnd.ca.
Stay tuned to the newsletter for more information.
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2022 BRINGS STAFFING CHANGES |
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It is with a heavy heart that Immac bids farewell to Mrs. Natalie Dawson. Mrs. Dawson joined the Immac team in 2018 and quickly become a well-recognized member of our team. This year she stepped up to take on the role of school counsellor. Sadly, her husband has been transferred back to Ontario and so the Dawson family, after just getting established in Kelowna, is packing things up and heading back East. We will miss you, Mrs. Dawson! |
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However, as is often the case, dark clouds have silver linings. Mr. William (Bill) Stetzenko, a veteran teacher has accepted a temporary position at Immac. He will be filling in the gaps at Immac until June 2022. Mr. Stetzenko originally hails from Saskatchewan but spent the vast majority of his teaching in the Edmonton area. There’s something about Saskatchewan people, they always have a connection to someone, somewhere, somehow. Mr. Stetzenko is no exception! It turns out Mr. Stetzenko went to university with our recently retired Mr. D.; but that’s not all. Mr. Stetzeno also knows Mr. Boechler’s dad and Mrs. Perez-Lefevre! Welcome to the Immac family, Mr. S! |
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NEEDED: HOST FAMILIES FOR FRENCH STUDENTS |
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Immac is going to be hosting 33 students from France from March 31 – April 14th. We are still looking for a few more families to host these students. If you have a spare bedroom (or could “create” a spare bedroom by doubling up a couple of your kids for two weeks). We pay $30 per day per student in exchange for room and board and transportation to and from school.
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Could you help us? Our Improv Club at Immaculata (The Audience Discretion Advised Players) needs a sponsor. We have joined a national network of improv clubs and hope one day to join workshops and competitions but are in need of some team swag to represent.
Is there anyone out there who could help us with the costs of t-shirts like the one you see here? A business logo could be added too if you would like.
Contact Grant Richard at the school if you are interested.
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FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT |
Welcome back to school! We are excited to get our athletics program up and running following the Christmas break. A few new guidelines:
- Practices and league/exhibition games are permitted. All tournaments for January have been cancelled.
- At this time, NO SPECTATORS are allowed in the gym. Only essential personnel to run the game are allowed in the gym.
- All players must wear masks while in the gym and not on the court, this includes on the bench. Please ensure that all players have a reusable mask with them when they enter the gym.
Please let me know any questions as we get back on the court! As always, Go Mustangs!
Paul Freire
Athletic Director
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Midterms and Finals for all students are scheduled for Jan 19-24.
Now is the perfect time to practice those awesome study skills.
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GIRLS' YOUTH GROUP -POSTPONED START DATE TO FEBRUARY 13th
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A new initiative to encourage faith and friendship among young women.
Who: Girls in grade 6-8.
When: Sundays (once a month) from 5-8 pm
February 13th, March, 13th... (further dates to be announced)
Where: St. Charles Garnier
What: A free fun-filled evening with food, games, music, crafts, and faith-building activities.
Dinner will be served. We will be working with the Blaze Belong “Walking with Purpose” Catholic program for the faith component of the evening.
Girls need to register, so we can ensure we have enough food and supplies.
*** Due to recent Provincial Health Orders we have decided to postpone the start date of the Girls’ Youth Group. We are hopeful that we will be able to start on February 13th. We will provide an update closer to that time. In the meantime, please register to express interest and to receive email updates.***
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Stephanie Horman at Mamas for Mamas sent a very special message to all of the Immac community, "This is amazing! Can you tell your team, and the whole school, thank you so much for the support, and love over the holiday season. It is with their help, that we are able to make sure that we are able to take care of our community and so many families during the holiday season."
You're welcome Stephanie, this is how we roll here at Immac! Way to go team!
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Small School. Big Family. |
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Please CALL the office at
250-762-2730
and leave a recorded message for Ms. Despins if your child will be absent or late.
It is very important that every student is accounted for when marked away. This will save Ms. Despins time when recording attendance.
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Loving Father, on this day, many will struggle in the harshness of winter. Please guide the homeless to shelter, and give comfort to the homebound. In places where winter has delivered yet another onslaught, please give courage to the discouraged and spiritual comfort to the disheartened. Where there is hardship because of ice, snow, and coldness, please give hope. Lord God, although we are fragile in our humanity, help us to remain strong in faith. Amen. heartofthenation.org
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CALENDAR ITEMS:
SCHOOL MASS -UNIFORM DAY
JAN 19-24
MIDTERMS AND FINALS
JAN 19-24
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