It's a family thing!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Immac PSG is looking for an individual to manage the outside end of the hot lunch program. This position involves working with vendors and arranging the schedule, as well as payment. It is a great way to fulfill parent participation hours. The hot lunch program is a crucial fundraiser for our school as well as a very appreciated service for many of our families. We are in immediate need to fill this placement. If you think you have what it takes, please consider volunteering for this. Contact Mrs. Sturgeon at tsturgeon@cisnd.ca

HOT LUNCH COORDINATOR DETAILS

TERRY FOX SCHOOL RUN: SEP 26

Our Terry Fox run is scheduled for September 26. Keep an eye out for details from Student Council on the fundraising goal for this year, as well as some fun activities they have planned.

PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS

Parent Meetings Monday, September 25

· Grades 8-9 5:30-6:00

· Grades 10-12 6:00-7:00 (Grade 10s may leave part way through)

Everything you wanted to know about:

Grade 8-9

· The applied skills vs fine arts

· Credits

· Math and second languages

· Service hours

· Homerooms A vs B

Grade 10-12

· Credits required to graduate

· The right math course

· Do I need a second language

· Scholarships and bursaries

· Signing up for transcripts

· What is a PSI

· Capstone

· Ministry assessments

· Important dates

· A brief look at prom and graduation and fundraising needed

ACHIEVEMENTS

WELCOME BACK BBQ SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate the start of another year at Immac. We had a record setting turn out and were so happy to see so many of our regular families and meet new ones. At Immac our vision statement is “A family that forsters excellence”; we could certainly feel the family on Tuesday.

More photos here

COMMISIONING MASS

On Wednesday September 13, we had our first official monthly school Mass. This is also the Mass at which the staff gets commissioned. Thank you to our new school chaplain Fr. Paul John for celebrating with us. Thank you also to the parents that joined us that day.

CAPTURING OUR INNER CHILD

Who doesn’t like to play with sidewalk chalk? Photography 8 and 9 students began their semester with “Interactive Chalk Drawings”, combining themselves and the drawing together to create fun photos! There may have been some students walking around dusty with coloured clothing after, but as Mrs. Griffin said: “you are all very washable!”

Small School. Big Family.

LEADERSHIP

SCHOOL RESOURCES

This section will link you to our website and all the resources included under the counsellor's section. New information will be highlighted as below:

COPING THROUGH A NATURAL DISASTER EMERGENCY:

As we enter the new school year, it is important to acknowledge that this summer’s fires continue to be a stressful time for many of our families and students.

Mental health wellness and supports

Check this section for updates on scholarships, graduation reminders, and other academic support notes and information.

TIPS FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

UPCOMING PSI

COMMUNITY NEWS

Okanagan Volunteer Fair - KCR Community Resources

The Okanagan Volunteer Fair brings together about 70+ nonprofit organizations recruiting volunteers with hundreds looking for a place to

OKANAGAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY

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Immaculata students save $150 on tuition. Email info@okanaganrobotics.ca or visit www.okanaganrobotics.ca for details on how to register.

BACK TO SCHOOL MASS AND ADORATION AT ST. PIUS X PARISH

On Sunday, September 24, St. Pius X will have a special Mass at 6pm to pray for all our students, teachers and families as we begin a new school year. Mass will be followed by a short Adoration. Families will have an opportunity to light a candle and place on the Altar and say a prayer for their family. Candles will be provided. Spread the word, invite others.

Ozanam Recovery House is a 19-bed transition home located in Kelowna, BC for adult men. Ozanam recovery house is a registered charity with services provided by the society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Central Okanagan.

FUNDRAISER EVENT

The Myth of Normal: An evening with Dr. Gabor Mate

November 17, 2023 at 7pm

Trinity Church - 1905 Springfield Rd

Dr. Gabor Mate will be speaking as a fundraising even for Ozanam Recovery House.

100% of all proceeds will directly benefit the men of our home.

Click here to receive an email when tickets go on sale

Click here for information on how to sponsor this event or become a "Friend of Ozanam”

On Friday, November 17, 2023, Dr. Gabor Mate will be donating his time to speak as a fundraising even for the men of Ozanam Recovery House.

Information on Gabor Mate here https://www.recoverykelowna.ca/gabor-mate

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.

Tue, Sep 19: Deli City

Wed, Sep 20: Edo Japan

Thu, Sep 21: It's a Bakery

*Note: Due to there being no school on Monday, September 18 and Monday, October 2, anyone who placed an order for these days will receive a credit on their account. This credit will be applied to a future session.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Mrs. Sturgeon at tsturgeon@cisnd.ca.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

To know the love of God, Do I need to look far? A glorious sunrise and glistening dew, Songbirds and a summer breeze, Snowcapped mountains against an azure backdrop: Creation allows me to see The love of God, our Creator.

heartofthenation.org

CALENDAR ITEMS:

OKANAGAN VOLUNTEER FAIR

SEP 16, 10-2

PRO D DAY -NO CLASSES

SEP 18

PSI FAIR

SEP 22

TERRY FOX RUN

SEP 26

GRADE 8 RETREAT

SEP 28