The mission team led a presentation for the whole school explaining what they'll be doing in Mexico at the end of the month.

Go. Serve. Love.

ACHIEVEMENTS

INTERNATIONAL SNOWSHOEING

The International department went snowshoeing on Thursday. In spite of getting soaking wet (some trees may have been shaken) all of the students (and staff!) had a great time. This was the first time for most of the students and some of the staff snowshoeing, so it was a real Canadian experience for all.

CHESS ANYONE?...

This week the Mighty Mustangs Chess Team went to KSS and picked their Wits against teams from KSS, OKM, Mount Boucherie, and Dr. Knox. In four games they placed 4 th from 6 teams with 2 wins and 2 defeats.

For more information about Chess at Immaculata see Mr. Wilson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRAD SHOW IS BACK!

We are so excited to be hosting our grade 12 variety show in person once again! This year’s theme is "Friday Night Live" in New York. Join us for a night of entertainment, community building, and fun, while helping us fundraise towards our grad. For more information contact Mrs. Griffin at agriffin@cisnd.ca

EXAMS ARE COMING!

It's that time of the year again! But don't panic and don't blame your dog for eating your study notes...! Plan ahead and take your time. Don't fret, you got this.

Exams run from Jan 20-25. Schedule is in the link below.

Exam schedule

WHODUNNIT?!

Colonel Mustard in the Study with the Wrench?

Ms. Scarlett in the Library with the Candlestick?

Come and figure it out for yourself as our Drama 10 class gives you a production of the famous board game and movie by the same name, now playing in our own Old Barn Blackbox Theatre! Join us for an evening of intrigue and laughter – you haven’t laughed this hard in a long time.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights January 17, 18 and 19. Shows start at 7pm

Get your tickets to CLUE here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/69805

TEMPORARY HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

The NET Ministry team will be in the OKANAGAN for the Week of February 12^th to 17^th.

On Wednesday 15^th February they will be with our grade 11 students at ICC and on Thursday 16^th they will be with the grade 10 students at SCG. Monday 13^th of February they will be at St. Joseph’s.

We are in need of Host Families to look after the NET Ministry team from Sunday 12^th February to Thursday 16^th inclusive.

More information about the team and their needs while here in Kelowna are below.

What Is A Host Family?

A host family is a vital part of the mission of NET! Without you, our teams would not be able to reach the youth and proclaim the Gospel each year.

The nature of this unique ministry provides an opportunity for missionaries to stay with host families and minister to the family members personally.

Experience has shown that both missionaries and families have benefited from their time together.

What A Host Family Does:

● Provides breakfast, lunch (sometimes bagged), and dinner during the team member’s stay.

● Provides a place for the missionaries to sleep for the duration of their stay. Missionaries are prepared to sleep on couches and floor spaces if need be (ie. they have sleeping bags and pillows).

There will be 8 members of the NET team coming to Kelowna.

For More information please contact Mike Wilson email: mwilson@cisnd.ca cell: 250-859-6718.

Host family brochure

ISO...

ART DEPT

The art department is in need of "lots and lots of scrapbook paper" (Griffin, 2023).

If you have any of that and/or adhesive squares, please send to the school.

LEGACY PROJECT

This year the Legacy Project will be making up Mid-Winter Warmup Packs for those experiencing homelessness in Kelowna. Starting January 30^th we will be asking for donations to fill those packs (details to come). In the meantime, we were wanting to get a jump on making the drawstring bags to fill with those donations, so we are looking for donations of fabric and either drawstring cording or longer shoelaces. The fabric needs to have a bit of sturdiness to it for example a medium weight twill/denim type, a lighter polar fleece, or medium weight knit. Any questions ? Contact Mrs. Andrea Koebel at akoebel@cisnd.ca.

Thanks for taking the time to dig in your fabric stash!

SPOTS ARE FILLING OUT...

KIDS ADVANCED TECH

We are so excited to be able to offer this great opportunity once again. Kids’ Advanced Tech (KAT) club is an initiative from the Engineering Department at UBCO that provides programs for students to learn new skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in a fun way.

KAT club presents Modules comprised of 8 classes each, running after school from 3:30-4:30pm.

This year we are asking for your input to see what module to run. The options are Robotics, Web Design, Coding, or 3D printing.

Once we have an idea of the numbers and then payment up front, we will confirm details.

Please fill out the form below to ensure your interest:

PLEASE FILL OUT ONLINE FORM

Cost per student $165 per module (8 classes)
Need 10 students to run
Includes material and instruction
Tentative start dates January or February
3:30-430 pm
Days TBC

Please contact Mrs. Uhrich, at iuhrich@cisnd.ca if you are interested or would like more information.

Or fill out the signup sheet here to record your interest and preferences.

Small School. Big Family.

LEADERSHIP

FROM OUR SISTER SCHOOL

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish invites Immaculata students to celebrate the opening of Catholic School’s Week at Sunday Mass, 11 am on January 29^th. Please wear your school uniform to represent your school. If you would like to participate by doing a reading, please contact Mrs. Gramlich at cgramlich@cisnd.ca

FROM OUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Are you a student in grades 9-12?

Explore your options at this FREE green collar career conference for secondary students on Saturday February 11, 2023 from 9:00 - 2:30 held virtually this year.

The "green economy" is changing the face of the workplace in BC and around the world. This day is dedicated to students in secondary school to learn about exciting and endless career opportunities. Futures is much more than a career fair as it allows you to interact with career mentors from various sustainability related careers who have excelled in and are passionate about their green careers.

This interactive career workshop will be offered free of charge to 150 young people and will allow participants the opportunity to:

• Meet and interact with amazing and successful people who will share their sustainability career paths in breakout sessions where career mentors will share their career journeys

• Learn about emerging sustainability career opportunities in B.C. and internationally

• Listen to an inspirational keynote address from Marissa Bergeron, founder of Eat the Dishes: Zero waste street food

• Find out what it takes to reach your goals

The workshop will conclude with a wrap-up session and a chance for the participants to win prizes, including a $500 scholarship. You must be registered to attend. Register early as space is very limited.

Okanagan College President’s Entrance Scholarships

OC scholarship information here

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.

Mon, Jan 16: Salsa & Sabor

Tue, Jan 17: Ume Foods

Wed, Jan 18: Wok Box

Thu, Jan 19: It's a Bakery

ORDER SESSION FOR JAN/FEB IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDERS.

Blessed Virgin Mary, our gentle mother, Please bring comfort in times of sickness or discouragement, And ask Your beloved Son, Jesus, To heal those who are suffering Or to grant increased grace To remain faithful despite struggles in body, mind, or spirit. Holy Mother, Blessed Mary, You have known joy and sorrow, devotion and confusion. To you I give thanks for your example of faith. Please pray for those in distress, Worn down from chronic pain Or suddenly floored by injury or sickness. In heaven with Your beloved Son, May your prayers join with mine That all who are sick or discouraged May know that they are not alone. Amen.

heartofthenation.org

CALENDAR ITEMS:

LAST DAY ASSIGNMENTS/SERVICE HOURS

JAN 16

MIDTERMS/FINALS

JAN 20-25

TURN AROUND DAY -NO SCHOOL

JAN 26

SEMESTER 2 STARTS

JAN 27

FULL CALENDAR CLICK HERE