September 18 - 22, 2017
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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.

First Coffee & Conversation:
Thursday, September 28
Athlone Hall Auditorium
at 8:30 a.m.
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Picture Day for all students and staff will be on Monday, September 25. Please ensure that your child(ren) are in their full/formal uniform.

School Council Wine & Cheese
Join Us!

CWA School (Parent) Council invites you to join their 3rd Annual Wine and Cheese on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. 
 
Mix and mingle with School Council members, other parents, and staff & faculty. This is a casual adult-only evening and we hope to see many of you there! 

Please RSVP by Friday, September 22. 


Parent Directory

Our Parent Directory is now up and running! We are still receiving personal information updates from families and these changes will be updated in the order that we receive them. Please take some time to review your own personal information and let us know if we need to make any updates. Thank you in advance for your patience as we continue to maintain and update the directory!

Questions? Please EMAIL Karin Vetter.
Introducing Friday Night Lights

Last year's Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Lively Virtues was a huge hit, with over 40 families registered and attending Friday nights once per month to learn and grow together in a fun and faith-filled environment. 

To keep these good fires burning in our CWA parents and families, this year's Friday Night Lights program will be Theology of the Body.  An Introduction to the Theology of the Body  is a comprehensive group study system designed to lay a firm foundation for those desiring to learn and incorporate the Theology of the Body into their lives. This is a bold, new series that incorporates the revised translation of John Paul II's original text, along with the "hidden talks" of the Theology of the Body - only recently discovered in the Vatican archives. An Introduction to the Theology of the Body is for any "body" looking to reach his or her fullest potential in this life.

The sessions will run: 
October 13, November 3, December 1, January 12, February 2, March 2, April 13, May 4  in the  Athlone Hall Auditorium
 
Begins with Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by the formal program at 7:00 p.m., hearty group discussion, and social time with wine and cheese - concludes a 9:00 p.m.
 
◦$50 Registration fee per person
◦$90 Registration fee per couple
$100 additional babysitting fee per family (this covers childcare for all 8 sessions)  

Register by October 6, 2017:

For more information please contact: Margaret Matthews 403-870-4288 
[email protected]   or Angela Estrada 403-399- 9270 

REGISTER ON MONDAY!
Dr. Leonard Sax Is Coming To Clear Water Academy Thursday, October 26!

UPDATE: Registration link and details will be sent out on Monday, September 18. Watch your emails!

Dr. Leonard Saxrenowned physician, psychologist, and author, will be visiting Clear Water Academy in October and will present to our community on Thursday, October 26 (evening format). 

 Dr. Sax's presentation will focus on the theme: "Beyond Resilience," parenting un-fragile children. If you would like to purchase any of his books, please visit the main reception in Bessborough Hall.
Save The Date!
That' AMORE - Fiesta!

Mark your calendars for the school event of the year - That's AMORE - Fiesta! 

Our Community Celebration Dinner & Auction will be held on Saturday, May 5 at Clear Water Academy.

Ticket sales will launch soon...stay tuned for details...

We are pleased to announce that we will, once again, be offering the Healthy Hunger Lunch Program. New this school year - we will now offer the program Monday to Thursday and your participation will help support our High School Mission and Pilgrimage Trips.
 
The program will run initially from September through to October - we will assess the participation level and quality of vendors before committing to future dates.
 
The details are as follows:
  • Orders MUST be placed at least 5 days prior to a lunch date
  • Lunch is offered to students in Grades K to 12 and all CWA Staff & Faculty
  • Parents should place orders via Healthy Hunger website.
  • If you have already registered for Healthy Hunger in previous years, you can use your previous login credentials to place your order.  However, if you have never ordered through Healthy Hunger, you will have to create an account.
  • All profits from the lunches will go directly towards our High School Trips.
The schedule is as follows:  
Monday - Edo
Tuesday - Boston Pizza
Wednesday - Chachi's
Thursday - Subway
*this schedule is subject to change 
 
Please make sure not to place orders on the day your child(ren) are away on field trips.
 
We hope that many of you will take advantage of this wonderful program!
STEM After School Program For Students In 
Kindergarten to Grade 7

UPDATE: Registration link will be sent out to all parents on Monday, September 18.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Idea Lab Calgary! Starting October 16, we will offer after school STEM programs to students in Kindergarten to Grade 7.

Price: $135/program (8 sessions per program)
*Discount for students already registered in the After School Care Program.

For details, click HERE.



High School Volleyball Tourney
Cheer On Your Crusaders!

Clear Water Academy will be hosting a boys and girls High School Volleyball Tournament starting TONIGHT, Friday, September 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Clear Water Academy gym and again on Saturday, September 16 (start time will depend on Friday's results).

Show your support and come on out to cheer on your CRUSADERS!
Pray the Rosary With Us!

We invite you 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. 

Pray The Rosary Wednesdays
Pray The Rosary Wednesdays


Magic School Bus 2017
Only 3 Seats Left!

Only 3 seats left for this year's Magic School Bus!  For all new CWA parents, this is a great way to meet other parents of the school while having an amazing, fun evening!

Don't miss out on Clear Water Academy's 8th annual Progressive Dinner. 

When: October 14, 2017
Hosts: Bill and Tracy Tomiak, Phil and Kari Faba/Dwayne and Natasha Sorobey, and David and Kelley Holy

This year's theme is Magic School Bus Goes Down Mystery Lane!

Seats are $150/person and includes all food and drink for the night!

To purchase seats on the bus, contact:
Karin Vetter via EMAIL or call: 403-240-7901

ADmazing Coupon Books 
On Sale Now!

In support of our High School Students' Trips for this school year, please consider purchasing an ADmazing Savings (formerly SUTP) coupon book from the Bessborough front office for only $20/book. You will recoup your cost just by using a few of the coupons!  

There are excellent savings deals, including BOGO @ Stage West and many restaurants, as well as 6 x $5 off coupons at Co-op.  Please help support our high school students' trips  - buy one or more today!  Thank you for your support!

To see a list of the vendors/companies with coupons, click HERE.
   

Athletics
(subject to change)

SENIOR HIGH GIRLS & BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Hosted by: Clear Water & Masters Academy
Friday, September 15 at 4:00 PM & Saturday September 16 (time will depend on Friday's results)
 
SENIOR HIGH BOYS VOLLEYBALL GAME
Wednesday, September 20 at 4:00 & 5:00 PM
vs. Masters & Rundle Academy
 
SENIOR HIGH BOYS BANFF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 22 & Saturday, September 23 in Banff
 
SENIOR HIGH GIRLS ROSEMARY TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 22 & Saturday, September 23 at Rosemary School

Outdoor Education
(subject to change)

Grade 7 Girls
Tuesday, September 19 & Wednesday, September 20
Stoney Creek Group Camp
 
Grade 6 Girls
Thursday, September 21
Fullerton Loop All Day Hike
 
Grade 9 Girls
Friday, September 22
Kayaking - morning only
 
Grade 6 Boys
Tuesday, September 26
Fullerton Loop All Day Hike
 
Grade 5 Girls
Thursday, September 28 
Bragg Creek - Half Day Hike

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.