Please remember that it is critical that no one parks or drops-off/picks-up students in the bus loop at peak times as buses need this loop to be able to turn. Peak times are 7:50-9:00am and 2:45-3:50pm. Thank you for your consideration.

This important information below, regarding parking for pick-up and drop-off of students, can be viewed in a larger format here.

Laker Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2009.  Unfortunately it does not appear that the weather is going to be very cooperative for the skiers heading to Worsley.  The following is our tentative plan - a final decision will be made on Monday.

1.  Primary Students will participate in Laker Day on the scheduled date regardless of the weatheras they are heading off to a movie.

2. Mr. Bourcet will make a decision on Monday morning as to whether the Intermediate students will go ahead with planned activities or if these will be postponed.  Optional dates are Wednesday, Dec. 16, Thurs. Dec. 17 or a yet-to-be-determined date in January. 

STAY TUNED!!

The Charlie Lake Drama Club under the direction of Terry Boyle successfully presented “A Christmas Carol” on Fri. Dec. 11 and Sat. Dec 12.  Students from Grades 1-7 were involved in this production and spent many hours preparing for their debut.  We hope you were able to take in the show.

Special thank you’s to Terry Boyle, Tamara Volz,  Shannon Brash, Wendy Basisty, Wanda Laliberte, Sara Kurjata, Kim Shaw, Mrs. Yorke, and Mr. Bourcet for all of the time and energy they put into this program.  Our students are fortunate to have had this opportunity and we look forward to a possible Spring Producation. 

Terry would also like to thank the teachers for their patience and support during the rehearsal phase of this production and parents for encouraging their children to participate and to accommodate busy lives to fit in practices.

The reading incentive program is up and running.  The forms can be downloaded here.  Just fill out the form and turn it in to the office on the first day of each month.  Have fun reading!

The Cross-Country Running season was extremely short this year.  Thanks to Mrs. Woods for training with our students and taking them to the final cross-country run at Upper Pine.  Results will be posted early next week.

Funding for an outreach program to provide a StrongStart Centre at Charlie Lake School was received last Spring.  On September 28th, the doors were opened to our preschool population and 11 children and their caregivers attended for a fun-filled morning.  The second week saw at least 21 children visit the centre - enjoying such activities as free play, circle time, snack, gym, and stories.  Pam Essensa, Early Childhood Educator for the program, is pleased with the response shown in our community and looks forward to her Monday morning sessions in our school. 

If you are a parent/grandparent/caregiver of a child between the ages of birth and five, please come into the school on Monday morning between 9:00 - 11:30 am and check out what StrongStart has to offer.  The program is drop-in and you can stay for as long as you like.  We look forward to seeing you here!

Elementary sports now turns its focus to volleyball.  At present, Ms. Yorke and Mr. Bauer are holding practices for our students.  More information about league games and the tournament will be posted as it becomes available.

The soccer season came to a chilly end.  Students on all teams played very well and we are proud of their efforts this season.  A special thank you to Ms. Copeland and Mr. Haddrell for taking on coaching responsibilities during the busy month of September.

The Strong Start early learning program is starting on Monday, Sept. 28th at 9-11:30 am. Please check out the poster for more information.

Please join us on Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 pm for the school Terry Fox Run.  We will start in the gym with a brief assembly and then head outside to walk/run along the 273 Road.  (Kindergarten students and students who have not returned permission forms will be participating within the boundaries of the school yard.)

In addition, we are holding a coin drive to raise money for the Terry Fox Run.  Students have been divided into house colours and we are holding a challenge to see which house colour raises the most money.  Please empty that extra change from your wallets and pockets for a good cause.