November 13 - 17,  2017
In This Issue
 
 
Pope Francis Message To Canadian Youth
Pope Francis 
Message To Canadian Youth
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In an effort to engage our community and provide clarity and transparency on any number of school activities and issues, we hold a monthly Coffee and Conversation meeting with our parents. Come out and meet other school families and the members of our administration team.

Next Coffee & Conversation:
Thursday, November 30
Athlone Hall Auditorium
at 8:30 a.m.
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 In an effort to support the High School Trips and other school initiatives, we have an on-going bottle drive at Clear Water Academy. This is an easy way to contribute!

Drop off your bottles, cans, and milk jugs to the shed next to the gym. The shed will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Monday to Friday.

Thank you for your support!
 
Clear Water Academy
2521 Dieppe Ave SW
CALGARY, Alberta T3E 7J9
(403) 217-8448

 
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Save the date! We will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on  Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Athlone Hall Auditorium. All parents and staff are invited and encouraged to attend.

The following key points will be discussed:
  • The financial model and fee structure for the school
  • The designs and plans for the New Classrooms Building and Athletics Facility
Questions? Please feel free to  email Bill Tomiak, Executive Director.

That's AMORE! 
Tickets Now On Sale 
Enter Our Early Bird Raffle Draw for Flames Tickets!

Tickets for That's AMORE! are now on sale!

Purchase your tickets early and be entered into our Early Bird draw to win two (2) tickets to the Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks game on January 6, 2018.  You must purchase your tickets before December 20 to be entered in the draw.


Ticket Price: $75/per person
Includes a nice glass of wine and authentic Mexican food. ($500 for table of eight; $600 for a table of ten) We are offering  FREE Babysitting on the night of the event! 

Donations Needed
As in years past, there will be a silent auction set-up at the event - we need your donations! Please consider donating an item for our Silent and/or On-line Auction. Click HERE for to view our donation Wish List.

Want to help organize this special event? 
Join our Planning Committee! "Many hands make light work".  No previous event planning experience required - everyone welcome!

Questions or to sign-up: Email Karin Vetter

Calling all Clear Water Academy Alumni! We have some very exciting news and we hope that you'll be able to join us!

Clear Water Academy will be organizing an Alumni Mission Trip to Nicargua from May 4 - 11, 2018. The trip will be run through Mission Youth and d etails will be available soon...stay tuned!

Questions? Contact Liz Faas by EMAIL.

REGISTER SOON! 
First Session on November 21
Walking with Purpose
Women's Study

Walking with Purpose is a beautiful program for women interested in growing in their faith through a guided study of scripture. 
 
We would like to invite all women interested in this monthly series to register soon and join us as we begin the series "Living in the Father's Love" on November 21. Each session will begin with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 9:00 a.m. 
 
Dates for the study Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 20, Apr 17, and May 22.
Cost: $25 (includes the workbook)
 
For details, click HERE. To register, click on the Register Now button below.
 
Questions? Please contact Margaret Matthews, Formation Director, by EMAIL.


The next Top Marks Fitting Session will be on Monday, November 13 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Bessborough Hall - Music Room (lower level).
Have your child fitted for new uniform pieces, get help ordering items and/or making an exchange.   No appointments are required.

This year's Men's Silent Retreat will take place December 1 - 3, 2017 at Entheos Retreat Centre

Following the lgnatian Spiritual Exercises, this retreat will provide an opportunity to discover the path God has for you moving forward in your spiritual life.

Space is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your notice of registration to calgary.rc@gmail.com and
you can pay at the door by cash or cheque payable to Regnum Christi Calgary.

For details, click HERE.
Advent and Christmas Concerts 2017

The Keller Hall Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade One classes are hosting their second annual Advent concert! They will be performing on Friday, December 1st at 9:00 a.m. in Athlone Hall. A pre-concert coffee will be available in Keller Hall.
 
The Bessborough Hall Christmas Concerts this year will be held during the day on Friday, December 15th in Athlone Hall. The Grade Two and Three Concert will begin at 1 p.m. and the Grade Four, Five, and Six Concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. We look forward to having the students perform for you!
Advent by Candlelight
Date Change

Due to a scheduling conflict, the date for the annual Advent by Candlelight event for women, hosted by our Faith & Family Committee, has been  changed to Thursday, December 7th in the Athlone Hall Auditorium. For those that have already registered, we hope this date still works for you. If not, please send us an  email and we'll be in touch with you directly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 

Advent by Candlelight is a beautiful evening of celebration for women, sharing and preparing during the season of Advent. It is an opportunity to set aside the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations and focus your minds and hearts on the true meaning of Christmas.

We hope that you will consider attending this beautiful, annual event.

Questions? Please email Theresa Maxwell.


Solemn Feast of 
Christ the King 
Save the Date!

The Solemn Feast of Christ the King will be held on Sunday, November 26 at Sacred Heart Parish followed by a Celebration Potluck lunch in Clear Water Academy's gymnasium (Harvey Hall).

The Lost and Found box in Bessborough Hall is starting to accumulate. Please come and have a look, especially if your child(ren) is/are missing items.
   

Athletics
(subject to change)

To view all Junior High Cross Country, Golf and Volleyball Events, please go to the CISAA website under Calendar or Schedules.

To view all High School Cross Country, Golf and Volleyball Events, please go to the CISAA website under Calendar or Schedules.

Outdoor Education
(subject to change)

Monday, November 13
Grade 10  First Aid Certification from 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


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If you have not filled out an Outdoor Education Waiver yet (students in Grades 7 - 10), please submit to Mr. Delaval as soon as possible. Thank you!

Questions? Please email Mr. Delaval, Athletics Director.