BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Dave Knight, Principal
Mrs. Jacqueline Ackerman, Asst. Principal
Mr. Andrè Poisson, Asst. Principal
February 2015
Telephone: 659-7900 Fax: 659-2203
Attendance Desk: 659-7906
Website: www.gscs.sk.cs/bet
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We have arrived at the end of Semester One and student report cards for this term are included in this package of
information. Congratulations to all who have found increased success this year. For those students still seeking further
improvement, we encourage you to take advantage of the supports at school and at home and commit yourself to being
the best student that you can be. To those students who have completed their studies or are moving to other schools or
programs, we wish you well.
Semester Two is just beginning and we are already planning for next year. We will be starting the Course Selection
process for next year on February 26th. The majority of the process is online and your child will be bringing information
home to share with you. We will also be welcoming Grade 8 students and their parents to Bethlehem. Grade 8 students
from our neighbourhood schools will be touring Bethlehem on the afternoon of February 5th. Our Grade 8 Parent
Information Night is on Thursday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm. The evening will include a tour of the school and an
introduction to all we offer at Bethlehem. Please share this date with friends and neighbours that have students in Grade
8 this year.
School Fee Invoices have been included with this newsletter and report card. This is of particular importance to Grade
12 students wishing to graduate as their accounts must be settled before processing their Application to Graduate on Feb
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26 . There will be a grad parent meeting on February 25 at 7:00 pm. We are very grateful to those who have paid or
made arrangements to pay their fees and thank everyone for ensuring that their account is up-to-date as soon as possible.
CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE
One of the first things our family did when we moved out to our acreage was to build a firepit: permanent wooden seating
surrounded by brickwork which housed the circular opening for fires. Gathering family and friends around a fire is one of
our favorite activities. There is something powerful about that experience – it draws people together and builds bonds.
After the fire has gone out, the bonds and memories remain; all that is physically left is ashes.
Interestingly, we think of ashes as the end result to a fire; in Lent, which will begin with Ash Wednesday on February 18,
ashes mark the beginning of our journey. Lent is a time when we use ashes to remind us of those areas in our lives where
the fire has burned out – where the power of the fire within has weakened. The fires that we need to rekindle in our lives
are as many and as diverse as we are. These might include: The fire of prayer – now is a good time to refresh our
communication with God. The fire of relationships – why not work on rebuilding a damaged or fractured relationship. The
fire of justice – perhaps the attention we paid to justice and charity before Christmas needs to be rekindled now. The fire of
service – start to volunteer to better the state of our world.
Whatever fires you need to rekindle in your life, may you be reborn from the ashes that existed before. May a new
passion and zeal burn within you as you journey through this Lenten time toward the joy of Easter.
Holy Family, pray for us.
Mrs. Stookey
AROUND OUR SCHOOL
Library News
Bethlehem Catholic High School ‘LIBGUIDE’ is here and on the ‘web’ to serve as our student learning hub:
To access our new school ‘Learning Hub’ for students go to http://scs.sk.ca.libguides.com/ and click on
Bethlehem Catholic High School; or just google search ”Bethlehem Catholic High School Libguide”
 There are many links to helpful webpages, videos, and tools to help when you are in need; also you
can now search our library resources from home by accessing ‘”Destinyweb” on our ‘Libguide’
 Click on our “Language Arts” tab to access No Fear Shakespeare resources, or view the “Great Teen
Reads” widget to see the top sellers in Teen Fiction; as well as links to “Creative Writing Contests”
 Click on our “Social Science” tab to access videos for Canadian / Aboriginal / World History, or
check out the research organizers to help with that troublesome research project or essay
 All tabs are works in progress that will be updated weekly, so check out the Bethlehem Catholic
Libguide early and often
Library Notes for Grade 12 students:
All grade 12s need to be sure that they have nothing owing from last semester or previous years. Any book owing to the
library from previous semesters will be added to your student fees at the end of February; keep in mind that we would
much rather have the book than collect fees. Please come see us if there are any issues or concerns ASAP; as well, we
at the library wish you the best as your final high school semester begins.
School Fees: All school fees are now overdue. If your child has outstanding fees please make arrangements for
payment. Reminder to our graduating students – you will not receive your cap and gown or your banquet tickets until all
outstanding school fees are paid. To arrange payment options call Mrs. Stromberg or Mr. Knight.
Lifetouch School Photos: It’s not too late to order pictures! If you haven’t ordered your 2014-15 school
photos….it’s not too late. Order online at mylifetouch.ca or phone 1-866-457-8212.
POM: Junior and Senior Pom Teams will be competing at the Tommy Douglas Toe Touch competition February 25th.
Attendance: We Need Your Help! Attendance at school is necessary! In order to achieve success in your high school
career you must attend. Education is the key to success, achievement, and career opportunities. This includes being on
time for school in the morning. We have too many students arriving late and missing key teaching information. Make
school a priority for you and your children! It is your responsibility as a parent to contact the school if your child is going to
be absent. Inform the school of the reason for the absence as well. Please phone 659-7906 and leave a message 24
hours a day. We appreciate your help in this matter. “Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire!”
Klassen Driving School: Parents, if your child is sick or absent at school, please inform the attendance desk when you
report their absence. Driver instructors must be made aware of the absence. If you have any questions, feel free to call the
Klassen Driving School office at 382-2742. More information is on our blog at http://blog.scs.sk.ca/beths/
COMMUNITY NEWS
Screen Time or Mean Time: Understanding Teen Sexuality and the Influence of the Digital Age: Parents are invited
to join health educator Deb Levine in Saskatoon on February 24, 2015 for a free presentation. This will take place at the
Cliff Wright Library Auditorium (1635 McKercher Drive) from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Learn how to find the most age
appropriate, medically accurate sexual and reproductive health resources for your teen. Get tips on how to protect and
guide your adolescents through the virtual (and real) turbulence as they grow to become sexually healthy and responsible
young adults. For more information please contact Jackie Eaton, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Coordinator
by email at [email protected] or call 306.651.4300.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 2015
Thursday, February 5
Wednesday, February 11
Thursday, February 12
Friday, February 13
Monday, February 16
Tuesday, February 17-20
Monday, February 23
Wednesday, February 25
Staff PD Schedule - Students dismissed at 12:45pm
Report Card Distribution
Student Wellness Day - Regular Schedule
360 Event Schedule - 360 Tug-o-war. Students dismissed at 3:25
PINK Basketball Game
Last Day of Classes Before Mid Winter Break
Family Day - School Closed
Mid Winter Break- School Closed
Classes Resume After Mid Winter Break
Grade 12 Grad Photos - Feb. 23 thru till March 3
Grad Parent Meeting 7:00 pm
Thursday, February 26
360 Event Schedule
Registration Information for Grade 9, 10 & 11.
Grad Information for Grade 12's. Students dismissed at 3:25
Wednesday, March 4
Last Day of Grad Photos
Thursday, March 5
Staff PD Schedule - Students dismissed at 12:45pm
Distribution of Parent Teacher Interview Forms
March 2015
Tuesday, March 10
Wednesday, March 11
Wednesday, March 18
360 Event Schedule - Pep Rally. Students dismissed at 3:25
Last day to return Parent Teacher Interview Forms
Lenten Reconciliation – 360 Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Parent Teacher Interview Times 6:30-9:00pm
Friday March 20
No School for Students
Parent Teacher Interview Time - 1:00-3:30pm
Thursday, March 26
Thursday March 26 - 28
360 Event Schedule - Cake Auction. Students dismissed at 3:25
Hoopla - Hosted at Bethlehem
April 2015
Wednesday, April 1
Thursday, April 2
Friday, April 3
Monday, April 6-10
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, April 30
Mass Schedule-Lenten Liturgy
Staff PD Schedule - Students dismissed at 12:45pm
Good Friday - School Closed
Easter Break - April 6 thru till April 10 - NO SCHOOL
360 Event Schedule - Pep Rally. Students dismissed at 3:25
Staff PD Schedule - Students dismissed at 12:45pm
Report Card Distribution
360 Event Schedule - Battle of the Grades. Students dismissed at 3:25
Please access this newsletter and other information regarding the events around the school at our website:
www.gscs.sk.cs/bet - Twitter: @BethlehemStars