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Vanier Weekly Email October 4-8

10/5/2021

 
Greetings!

We begin our seventh week of classes this week.  In two weeks we’ll be half-way through the semester!  Now, routines are established, relationships are starting to gel, and the learning is underway in earnest.  We are fortunate to have the opportunity to have full-day, full-school classes.  This is not the case elsewhere in Canada.  Even in the Yukon, COVID-19 has impacted operations in Watson Lake and Carcross. 

Although we may think we are out of the woods when it comes to school closures, we are not.  We must remain vigilant and continue to follow our hygiene practices.  This means continuing to wear masks when in the hallways and common areas outside of class.  Please remember to bring a reusable mask to school!

Thanksgiving Weekend
This weekend is a long one.  Hopefully you can get together with family and friends for a time of sharing and gratitude.  Monday, Oct 11 is a stat holiday.  School will be closed. 

The Cafeteria and the YFNED Food Program
The Yukon First Nations Education Directorate’s plan to provide breakfast and lunch to all students is changing to reflect the original intention to support Indigenous students.  We are happy to follow their lead here.  The cafeteria was going to provide 50 free lunches to the first come, first served.  After listening to interest, that number is now 100.  However, this offering will be in place only for October.  The YFNED will then target Indigenous students and the food insecure.  We will assist this goal by implementing some sort of voucher in November.  Meanwhile, we have a problem with the gas line to the cafeteria, so the variety of foods will be different as the big stove and deep fryer are not operational.  Jerry and Jhenn have a way to keep things moving.  Food will continue to be on offer.

Volleyball
The volleyball action continues this week on the following schedule.  Lots of games at VCSS!

Tuesday Oct 5 9/10 boys at VCSS afterschool

Wednesday Oct 6 Gr 8 boys at CSSC Mercier afterschool

Thursday Oct 7 Supervolley VCSS vs PC at VCSS (girls 5:00; boys 7:00)

Friday Oct 8 Supervolley VCSS vs FH at VCSS (girls 5:00; boys 7:00)

Awards Night
Because COVID-19 manages to make everything more difficult, we did not have awards nights last year.  We would like to honour those deserving students.  We’ll have an Awards Night on Monday, October 25 at 7:00.  Stay tuned for details.

Please know that if you have any questions, you can reach me at [email protected]

God bless,
​
Kyle Janzen, Principal VCSS

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    Upcoming Dates

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    • Thursday, June 16th - Grad Mass
    • Saturday, June 18th - Cap & Gown & Prom
    • Thursday, August 18th - Grade 8 Parent Info Night - 6pm
    • Friday, August 19th - Grade 8 Orientation - 12.30-3.00pm
    • Monday, August 22nd - First day of school
    • Monday, September 5th - Labour Day - No School
    • Thursday, September 8th - 9.40am - Fire Drill 
    • Wednesday, September 28th - Education Act PD Day - No School
    • Thursday, September 29th - School Council non-instructional day - No School
    • Friday, September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School
    • Monday, October 3rd - 12.00pm - Fire Drill
    • Wednesday, October 5th - Grade 8 Retreat
    • Monday, October 10th - Thanksgiving - No School
    • Monday, October 17th - 1:55pm - Hold and Secure
    • Wednesday, October 19th - Grade 10 Retreat
    • Friday, October 21st - 10.20 am - Earthquake Drill
    • Monday, 7.00pm - October 24th - Awards Night 
    • October 31st - November 4th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Wednesday, November 9th - Grade 9 Retreat
    • Thursday, November 10th - 3.30pm - 7.00pm - Student Led Conferences
    • Friday, November 11th - Remembrance Day - No School
    • Friday, December 16th - Last day of school before Christmas break.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd
    • January 9th  - Friday, January 13th - Exam Week
    • Monday, January 16th - Education Act PD Day - No School
    • January 23rd - January 27th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Monday, February 20th - 6.00pm - Grade 7-8 Parent Information Night
    • Thursday, February 23rd - 2.50pm - Fire Drill
    • Friday, February 24th - Heritage Day - No School
    • Friday, March 10th - Last day of school before Spring Break.  Classes will resume on Monday, March 27th
    • Friday, April 7th - Good Friday - No School
    • Monday, April 10th - Easter Monday - No School
    • Friday, April 21st -3.30pm - 7.00pm - Student Led Conferences
    • April 24th - April 28th - Grade 10 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Grade 12 Literacy Assessment 
    • Monday, May 1st - School Council Non-Instructional Day - No School
    • Friday, May 12th - Grade 12 Retreat
    • Wednesday, May 17th - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
    • Friday, May 19th - Day in Lieu for Student Led Conferences - No School
    • Monday, May 22nd - Victoria Day - No School
    • Tuesday, May 30th - 7:00pm - Awards 1
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