September 1, 2024
We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday morning! The day begins for all students in grade 1 to grade 9 at 8:35 am with the first bell and ends at 11:00 with an early dismissal. Wednesday is our first full day beginning at 8:35, with grade 1 to grade 6 students dismissed at 3:00 and grade 7 to grade 9 students dismissed at 3:13. Kindergarten parents, please check your individual calendars for your child's September schedule. Pre-school parents, your first day is an Open House on Wednesday, September 4 (please see your letter from Mrs. Raposo for more information).
We look forward to seeing everyone this week!
Welcome Mrs. Sabate!
Welcome Mrs. McClure!
Mrs. McClure is joining us as our new part-time grade 6 teacher! Mrs. McClure was born and raised in Terrace and attended Centennial Christian School as a child. She has been working for 12 years in Coast Mountain School District and is working towards her Master in Education. She has two children of her own and is excited to join Veritas!
Welcome Ms. Webb!
Welcome Mrs. Kosza!
Mrs. Kosza previously taught grade 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and Resource for many years at Veritas School before moving to Hazelton with her family. Mrs. Kosza has returned with her family to Terrace and is excited to be back at Veritas as our Learning Resource Teacher this school year!
Welcome Mrs. Ramsay!
Mrs. Ramsay is joining our grade 7/8/9 Senior Academy teaching team! Mrs. Ramsay brings her wealth of experience and passion for writing, research, and theatre arts to Veritas School. She holds a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Anthropology and Political Science from UNBC and has worked for many years in community research and engagement. She is excited for this chapter of her career at Veritas!
Welcome Mrs. Lagoc!
Mrs. Lagoc is joining Veritas School as a Special Education Assistant. Mrs. Lagoc assisted in Veritas' Sprout Up Preschool last school year. She has 7 years of experience teaching overseas, has her teaching certification in the Philippines, and is working towards completion of the ECE program at Coast Mountain College. She is excited to join Veritas School!
Welcome Mr. Sabate!
Welcome Back Mrs. Raposo!
Seesaw
If you are new to Veritas this year, please don't delay in accepting your emailed invitation to Seesaw so you receive all information from Veritas School and your child's teacher!
Parent To-Do List
- Tuition and School Fees: Please ensure the blue payment option forms have been completed. Blue forms were sent home in the beginning of June to returning students and mailed home in July to new families. Most families who were enrolled at Veritas last year have completed their forms. If you require a new form, please stop by the school office. The email for e-transfers is veritasaccounting@cispg.ca.
- Criminal Record Check: All parents must have a CRC on file at the school office before volunteering in any school activities. The way in which CRC's are completed is changing; please watch for more information in September on how to update your CRC before volunteering!
- Driver's Abstract: All volunteer field trip drivers must have a current driver's abstract on file before volunteering as a driver on a school field trip. Driver's abstracts must be renewed when your driver's license is renewed. To complete your driver's abstract, please visit https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/. Vehicle insurance must also be on file and a new copy provided when your insurance is renewed. A copy of your drivers license is also required.
- After School Care: After School Care (ASC) begins on Wednesday, September 4. All forms, including immunization records, must be submitted prior to your child attending ASC. Please call or visit the school office for ASC forms or to update your child's existing information.
Additional Notes
- VPSG: The first VPSG meeting is on Monday, September 16 at 7:00 in the grade 1 classroom. We invite all parents to attend, as many hands make for light work!
- School Council: The first School Council meeting is on Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm. The meeting begins with an open invitation to all, before we move to the in-camera portion of the meeting.
- Hot Lunch: Information on Hot Lunch from the VPSG will be coming soon! Watch for details!
- 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.
