Veritas Newsletter November 2023
What's Going On At Veritas!
November 1, 2023
Thank you to all the families who attended Student-Led Conferences! It was heart-warming to watch students shine with pride! Our second form of communicating student learning is written report cards, which will be sent home on Friday, December 8.
We are looking forward to a busy November! Stay tuned to Seesaw for updates throughout the month!
November Dates
Wednesday, Nov 1 - All Saints Day
Wednesday, Nov 1 - McDonalds Hot Lunch
Wednesday, Nov 1 - Grade 7 Volleyball Game at Skeena Middle School
Thursday, Nov 2 - All Souls Day
Friday, Nov 3 - Grade 7 Volleyball Game at Centennial Christian School
Saturday, Nov 4 - Grade 7 Volleyball Round Robin at Skeena Middle School
Sunday, Nov 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (clocks fall back)
Monday, Nov 6 - Pizza Hut Hot Lunch
Tuesday, Nov 7 - Grade 8 Boys Volleyball Game at Centennial Christian School
Wednesday, Nov 8 - Hot Dog Hot Lunch
Thursday, Nov 9 - Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:40 am
Thursday, Nov 9 - Council Meeting at 7 pm
Friday, Nov 10 - Remembrance Day Stat (school closed)
Monday, Nov 13 - Pizza Hut Hot Lunch
Wednesday, Nov 15 - Boston Pizza Pasta Hot Lunch
Friday, Nov 17 - Movie Night (Gr 9 Fundraiser, more info to come)
Monday, Nov 20 - Pizza Hut Hot Lunch
Wednesday, Nov 22 - Chicken Strips Hot Lunch
Wednesday, Nov 22 - VPSG Meeting at 7 pm
Friday, Nov 24 - Professional Development Day; No Students in Attendance
Monday, Nov 27 - Pizza Hut Hot Lunch
Wednesday, Nov 29 - School Mass at 9:00 am led by Grade 7
Wednesday, Nov 29 - Lola's Filipino Hot Lunch
Veritas Parent Support Group
A message from Birke Schemmerling-Araujo, VPSG Chair . . .
The Veritas Parent Support Group (VPSG) has settled in to another year of supporting the school, teachers, and students in their day to day curriculum, special activities, as well as updates and additions to classroom and school equipment. Our big push has been to fundraise for the next phase of the playground replacement! This year, we hope to raise $40 000 to contribute to the remaining balance of the next phase of the playground, which should be installed in the summer of 2024! A visual of the next phase can be viewed at the school office.
VPSG Executive: The VPSG Executive includes a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Birke Schemmerling-Araujo is our Chair, Ashley Medeiros is our Vice-Chair, Gillian McCutcheon is our Secretary, and Joan Iamele is our Treasurer. If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to reach out to me (Birke) via text (250-615-1491), Facebook, or email (birkepferd@hotmail.com).
Fundraising: Thank you for your support of the Davidson Orchard fundraiser! Approximately 213 boxes of apples were ordered, which resulted in a profit of approximately $3400! A huge thank you to Bandstra for donating the shipping of the apple order! In the month of November, Mom's Pantry and Dieleman's orders will arrive, followed shortly by Purdy's Chocolates. On December 2, the VPSG is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair in the school gym. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact the school office ASAP.
Bakers: The VPSG is looking for bakers for their Christmas cookie tray fundraiser! If you are able to donate some Christmas baking, please contact Birke!
VPSG Meetings: School / class activities are discussed at each meeting, which enables parents to feel more connected to the school and interact with other parents. We are always looking for more parents to join us - many hands make light work. The more input, the more ideas that can be generated. The next VPSG meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov 22nd from 7 to 8pm, and will be the last meeting until January. There will be coffee and tea available. Childcare will also be provided in the gym by a few of our dedicated grade 8/9 students. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Hot Lunch: This Hot Lunch session began the last week of September and runs until Christmas Break. Individual Pizza Hut pizzas are available each Monday and other lunches are scheduled for Wednesdays. The grade 4 parents are responsible for Wednesdays in the month of November and the grade 8/9 parents are responsible for Wednesdays in the month of December. The operation of Hot Lunch relies on classroom reps and volunteers to assist each Wednesday; if volunteers are not found, that week of Hot Lunch may be cancelled. Hot lunch orders can be placed at https://munchalunch.com/schools/veritascatholicschool/
Items of Interest
Safer Schools Together: The Ministry of Education and Safer Schools Together are pleased to announce COMPLIMENTARY student and family sessions coming up this Fall! The session titled "Establishing Safe, Caring and Respectful Digital Communities" covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting/sextortion. Some of the most prominent concerns currently surrounding use of social media platforms, smartphones, and artificial intelligence will be discussed. To register for a family session, please click on the link below:
November 8, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 30, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator
Are you raising a digitally responsible child?: Safer Schools Together has released an updated publication titled Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers. This is an important read for all families! The document can be viewed at: https://resources.saferschoolstogether.com/link/352883/i/
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, they are not permitted on any playground equipment (front playground or kindergarten area) or fields before school hours.
Absentee Notes: Please contact the school explaining your child's absences with a seesaw message to the Veritas Office, 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
About Veritas
Email: veritas@cispg.ca
Website: www.veritascatholicschool.com
Location: 4836 Straume Avenue, Terrace, BC, Canada
Phone: 250-635-3035