Veritas Newsletter November 2024
Additional Notes and Reminders
- Epicure Fundraiser: The grade 9 class is running an Epicure fundraiser, with proceeds going towards their year-end trip. A paper form was sent home near the end of October, with orders due by November 22. This link can be used to place orders: https://berthusband.epicure.com/en-ca/cc/attach/CAKhYIwehjKdxc37nRdo
- Spirit Wear Orders: A paper copy of an order form for Veritas Spirit Wear was sent home at the end of October. Four items are available for order: sweatshirt, hoodie, t-shirt, and toque! These make great Christmas gifts! A visual of what can be ordered is below; please contact the school office if you need another copy. Orders are due by November 5.
- Cell Phone Use: Parents/Guardians may not contact their child via their cell phone during the school day, as students are required to power off their devices. Please call the school office directly at 250-635-3035 if you wish to contact your child or leave your child a message.
- Before School Supervision: The supervision of students prior to the 8:35 bell is limited to the front of the school and the parking lot area. For the safety of our students, students are not permitted on any playground equipment (front playground or kindergarten area) or in the fields before school hours as these areas are not supervised before school.
- Absentee Notes: Please contact the school explaining your child's absences with a Seesaw message to "Office Staff" and your child's teacher, an email to the office (veritas@cispg.ca), or a phone call (250-635-3035). Absentee reports are crucial to our school's funding, as numerous unexplained absences throughout the school year can mean less government funding for your child.
Catholic Corner
Each month, Veritas is focusing on a Saint. The month of November, students will be learning about St. Martin of Tours, who lived in the fourth century. He is the Patron Saint of Soldiers, which fits nicely with Remembrance Day this month. St. Martin of Tours is also remembered for sharing his cloak with a beggar. For this reason, we are collecting gently used winter coats for those in need in our community. Any coats that are clean and in good condition can be brought to the school office throughout November.
In the Catholic Church, November is the month of All Souls and All Saints. The Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated on Friday, November 1 at 9:00 am at Sacred Heart Parish, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until noon. Mass on All Souls Day (Saturday, November 2) will also be celebrated at 9:00 am. Father James will bless the graves at the Terrace Municipal Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 3. All are welcome to gather and pray for the departed.
Our November school Mass is on Wednesday, November 20 at 9:00 at Sacred Heart Parish. The grade 9 class is leading this Mass and all are welcome to attend!
