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Connections CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS

MARCH 2017

Canada’s Outstanding Principals We are pleased to announce that three of our principals were recognized as Canada’s Outstanding Principals of 2017! Christine Gannon from St. Philip School, Lynn Leslie from St. Martha School and Cheryl McInnes from St. Joan of Arc School were three of the five exceptional principals recognized from Alberta and from the 40 educators chosen nationwide. Visit our website under News to learn more.

District Day with the Calgary Hitmen from left: Christine Gannon, Lynn Leslie, Cheryl McInnes

Thank you to everyone who attended our District Day on January 27, 2017! It was wonderful to see so many members of the Calgary Catholic community come together and celebrate. We want to give a special thanks to the record number of school mascots, the face-painters from St. Isabella, the band from Our Lady Queen of Peace providing pre-game entertainment, the Hockey Canada Skills Academy students displaying their talents, students from St. Francis High School who helped sell 50/50 tickets and of course, our Calgary Hitmen partners. Thanks to your support, over $10,000 was raised for the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation, which will go towards enhanced opportunities, equipment and experiences for our students. Visit our CCSD Facebook page to view photos of the event.

Summer School 2017

Did you know? Our CCSD schools that offer special programs like Fine Arts, French Immersion and Spanish Bilingual hold Open Houses to allow the community to learn more. Visit our website under News to view dates and times.

Calgary Catholic School District offers high school courses during the summer to any student born after September 1, 1996, including students completing Grade 9 in June 2017. Students can take up to eight credits in Summer School that can include one direct-instruction course and/or a combination of online courses. Students completing Grade 9 in June 2017 are eligible to take most high school courses (except Religious Education 15). Five-credit courses run from July 4 – July 28, 2017 and three-credit courses run from July 4 – July 19, 2017. For more information and to register, visit our website under Students/Academic Support/Summer School.

CAREERFair: RAP and Skilled Trades Students and parents/guardians are invited to attend one of the annual CAREERfairs to connect with employers and industry. Ask questions about the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Skilled Trades. Over 50 booths from a variety of industries will be set-up and a brief presentation will be given to show opportunities in trades. Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. South - Wed. Feb. 22, 2017, Lord Beaverbrook High School; North - Wed. Mar. 1, 2017, James Fowler High School; East Wed. Mar. 22, 2017, Father Lacombe School.

Calgary Catholic Education Foundation Fundraiser with Steve Bell Steve Bell, a well-known Christian musician, will perform a concert on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 - 24 Street SW) in support of the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation (CCEF). Everyone is welcome to attend and parking is free. Tickets are $20 and available at stevebell.com or by calling 1-800-854-3499. The CCEF will also host a silent auction an hour before the event when doors open at 6:30 p.m. Support the CCEF while enjoying a night of uplifting and inspirational music!

Spring Break 2017 All Calgary Catholic schools and administrative offices will be closed for Spring Break beginning on Monday, March 27 and will re-open on Monday, April 3. Enjoy your time off!

1000 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta  T2P 4T9

403-500-2000

www.cssd.ab.ca