October 16 - 20, 2017
In This Issue
 
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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, October 26
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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Registration Deadline Is Tuesday, October 17
Register Today!
Volunteers Also Needed

Clear Water Academy's Family Fun Night - Pasta Night will be held on Friday, October 20. This school tradition brings our families and staff together for a night of fun and community. Bring all the kids and enjoy a fun night out and amazing food!

All Clear Water Academy families and staff are invited and encouraged to attend this fun family-friendly event. Bring all the kids!


As with all our school events, none of them would be possible without the help of our amazing parent volunteers! If you are able to help out with Family Fun Night, we'd love to have you! Many hands make light work! To sign-up to volunteer, click the button below.


Tickets Are Selling Fast!
Dr. Leonard Sax Is Coming To Clear Water Academy Thursday, October 26 & 
Friday, October 27

Space is limited and seats are filling up fast - Don't miss out - register now!

Clear Water Academy is pleased to present Dr. Leonard Sax, renowned physician, psychologist, and author. Dr. Sax will present to our community on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 (evening format). You may register for one evening presentation or both. 
  • Thursday's presentation will focus on "The Collapse of Parenting" and will be from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Athlone Hall Auditorium.
     
  • Friday's presentation will focus on "Girls on the Edge and Boys Adrift" and will be from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Athlone Hall Auditorium.
"Dr. Sax has spoken on issues of child and adolescent development not only in the United States but also in Australia, Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland. He has visited more than 380 schools since 2001. He has appeared on the TODAY Show, CNN, National Public Radio, PBS, Fox News, Fox Business, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, New Zealand Television, and many other national and international media."

Click on the link below for further details and to register. Feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family!


All Saints' Day Carnival for Students in Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 3

SAVE THE DATE! On Wednesday, November 1st, Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 3 students will celebrate All Saints' Day in Harvey Hall Gymnasium. 

The students will get a chance to dress up as their favourite saint for this fun-filled annual event. Teachers will communicate with you directly about their organization for this event. We hope that all our parents get the opportunity to come and celebrate! Stay tuned for more information!
 
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 
To make this event a success, we need approx. 25 parent volunteers to help with set-up, take-down, and to supervise various stations.

Please take a moment to review all the items listed on our VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP page and see how you are able to help. You are welcome to sign-up for more than one (1) shift if you are able to volunteer! 

Questions? Please EMAIL  Tina Green.

That's AMORE!

Join our Planning Committee. "Many hands make light work".  No previous event planning experience required - everyone welcome!
 
Questions? Ready to sign-up? Send an Email to Karin Vetter.
 
Ticket sales for That's AMORE! will begin on October 20. Anyone that purchases their tickets  before the Christmas break will be entered into an early bird raffle draw! Stay tuned for more details....
Pray the Rosary With Us On Wednesdays!
Pray the Rosary With Us On Wednesdays!

We invite our parents to join us in praying the rosary every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. in the Bessborough Hall Chapel.

This is a beautiful and peaceful way to start off your morning. 



Thank You!

THANK YOU to everyone for sharing today's Oatmeal Lunch that took place in our school and wearing BLUE!  Our school community was united with the students around the world that benefit from receiving a meal with the efforts of Mary's Meals.  

Many positive comments were made and we will be discussing the plan for next year's event. God Bless the volunteers for their generous gifts of food & time!


God Bless!
   

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)

October 16
Grade 7 Boys
Canoeing 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
Horseback   12:00 - 2:45 p.m.

October 18
Grade 7 Girls
Canoeing 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
Horseback   12:00 - 2:45 p.m.

October 19
Grade 9 Girls
Hike Fullerton Loop

October 20
Grade 8 Boys
Canoeing 1:00 - 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.