Welcome back, everyone!

Looking forward to a great year with a bunch of great Mustangs!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOOL BARBEQUE

We are having a family barbeque at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 13th here at Immaculata. This gathering is for all families, both new and old, and will provide a great opportunity to meet your child(ren)’s teachers, other Immac families, and have any questions you may have regarding the school answered. Alumni, registered or not, are most welcome to attend the function.

DON'T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD

Do your hair, practice your smile in front of the mirror, do whatever it takes to get ready because this Monday, September 12th, is picture day! It is a uniform day so please be sure to wear it proudly.

STUDENT FEES

Collection of student fees for 2022-2023 is now due. The amount of your student fees depends on the grades your students are in and the courses they are taking. These fees are not collected by automatic withdrawal and must be paid by the first day of school. Paying your student fees on time is the best way to ensure you get your gym strip and workbooks at the start of the year.

Visit https://immac.payschoolfees.net or click the button below. Register to create an account, add students and order the required items.

Payment by credit card online is available for your convenience and a 2.8% transaction fee applies. We also accept payment by email money transfer at irhs.activities@cisnd.ca. It is not necessary to print a remittance form, but please be sure that when you send your payment it is clear for whom you are paying.

We also accept payment by cash, cheque, or debit in the office.

Many thanks!

STUDENT FEES HERE

FALL SPORTS STARTUP

Our fall sports season kick into high gear this coming week with full practices for all of our volleyball and boys soccer teams. We are excited at the overwhelming interest shown by our students to participate in our school teams and we hope to have great seasons on the court and field!

Practice schedules for our volleyball teams are set and full practices and tryouts begin this week.

Gr. 8 Girls and Gr. 8 Boys Volleyball practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm, with games on Monday nights.

Jr. Girls and Jr. Boys practice on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm, with games on Thursday nights.

Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys practice on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00-6:30 pm, with games on Wednesday nights.

*Game schedule will be released the week of September 19*

For more information on the school teams please contact the people below:

Gr. 8 Girls Volleyball, Mrs. Ross

Gr. 8 Boys Volleyball, Mr. Richard

Jr. Girls Volleyball, Mrs. Perez-Lefevre

Jr. Boys Volleyball, Mrs. Griffin

Sr. Girls Volleyball, Mr. Drosdovech

Sr. Boys Volleyball, Mrs. Hrasko

Sr. Boys Soccer, Mr. Freire

Go Mustangs!!!

JUNIOR HEAT VOLLEYBALL CLINICS

UBC Okanagan Heat Coaching Staff and Women’s Volleyball team will be hosting Heat Development Clinics on Sundays, September 11^th, 18^th & 25^th for athletes (boys and girls) in grades 7-10. Registration fee is $50 per clinic.

For more information and to register visit https://goheat.prestosports.com/Community/JrHeatVBALL/clinics

ACHIEVEMENTS

AND WE ARE OFF...

It was a good and busy day as we welcomed our students back on Tuesday.

Small School. Big Family.

LEADERSHIP

HOT TOPIC FROM OUR SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Parents, here is a summary of tips from Anxiety Canada as to how to alleviate back to school worries:

1. Look after the basics—make sure children are eating healthy meals, sleeping properly, and exercising regularly.

2. Encourage your child to share their fears—remind them it is normal to be worried and/or to have concerns.

3. Go beyond reassuring and problem solve/make a plan--this can include role playing and focusing on the positives.

No matter what, it is essential that students attend school. Attending school allows them to learn and master content, lessen gaps in knowledge, challenge irrational fears, develop social skills and foster friendships.

Coping with Back to School Anxiety

Step 1 Take care of the basics: Ensure your child is getting enough sleep, eating regular meals and healthy snacks and has daily exercise. When your child's mind and body are nourished, tackling school worries is easier.

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.

Monday, Sep 12: It’s A Bakery

Tuesday, Sep 13: Ume Foods

Wednesday, Sep 14: Relvas Catering

Thursday, Sepr 15: Edo Japan

ORDERING IS NOW CLOSED. NEXT SESSION OPENS OCT 17

Lord Jesus, You came into the world for all people, yet You care individually for me. I pray for peace among the nations and ask for Your blessings in my need. You came that Your Word would reach afar, yet humble offerings, you treasure. May what I do give homage to You, Who love me beyond all measure. Amen. heartofthenation.org

CALENDAR ITEMS:

SCHOOL PHOTOS -UNIFORM DAY

SEP 12

WELCOME BACK BBQ

SEP 13, 5PM

SCHOOL MASS -UNIFORM DAY

SEP 14

PRO D-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

SEP 29

NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY- NO SCHOOL

SEP 30

FULL CALENDAR CLICK HERE

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