January 23 - 27, 2017
In This Issue
 
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Saint of the Month
St. Paul

Virtue of the Month
Forgiveness
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Re-Enrollment Deadline for 2017-2018 Fast Approaching!

A friendly reminder that the re-enrollment deadline for current families is Friday, January 27th. Thank you to all families that have already submitted their re-enrollment documents for the 2017-2018 school year!

If you have not yet re-enrolled your child(ren), please make sure to submit your enrollment documents by the deadline in order to secure your space(s). 

Questions? Please contact Silvana Poissant at 403-240-7916 or by EMAIL.

Share our school with your friends, family, and colleagues and earn up to $750!

Please read this LETTER from our Admissions Director, Mary Beth Manarey, about our wonderful referral program at Clear Water Academy.

Thank you for sharing our amazing school with others!
2nd Annual Clear Water Academy Ladies' Virtue Party

We are pleased to offer, once again, the Clear Water Academy Virtue Party. This is a beautiful opportunity to have the women of Clear Water Academy (staff & faculty, the wives of staff & faculty, parents, grandparents) come together.

The event will be held on Monday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Calgary Golf and Country Club. The cost is $25/person and includes a glass of wine, coffee/tea, and dessert. Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 21st.

Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon

The annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon is a way to say "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR AMAZING WORK" to the wonderful teachers and staff at Clear Water Academy on behalf of the parents. The luncheon will be held on Friday, January 27th in the Athlone Hall Auditorium after dismissal.

We need your help to make it a great afternoon for the staff and faculty - please SIGN-UP for a task to ensure we have another successful event! Thank you for your help!
CWA Alumni Mission Trip
Save the Date!

We are happy to announce that we will be organizing our first Mission Trip for Clear Water Academy Alumni students. 

The trip will take place May 3rd - 10th, 2017 and will focus on working with Mission Youth in Cancun, Mexico. Details to follow...
Women's Journey to Joy

It's not too late to register - Join us for the 2nd session of  Journey to Joy on the 7 Sorrows of Mary on Tuesday, January 24th. led by Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC. 

Journey to Joy will take place on Tuesday mornings (Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 23, & Jun. 6) at 9:00 a.m. in the Athlone Hall Auditorium. 

REGISTER NOW! (click link).
Poutine/Chicken Tuesdays & Pizza Wednesdays

In support of High School trips, students will continue to organzie lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 7 - May 31, 2017.

Thank you for your support!

ORDER NOW (click link).
Only A Few Books Left!

We have only a handful of ADMAZING SAVINGS coupon books left for purchase (formerly SUTP). You can buy them at the Bessborough front office for only $20 each.  Last day to purchase is January 25th.  

Savings include BOGO @ Stage West, restaurant discounts, and $5 off at Co-op.  

Please support our High School students' trips  - buy one or more today!  Thank you!
Evenings of Reflections Integral Formation for Men

Calling all men! The next Evening of Reflection for Men will take place on Thursday, January 26th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Athlone Hall Auditorium.

The next session will be about Formation and Education of Youth - Whose Job is it Anyway? with Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, LC. 

FORMAT OF THE EVENING
6:00  Travelers' Mass
6:30  Dinner & Social Time
7:30  Formation Talk & Small Group Discussion
9:00  Depart
* Confession available

FUTURE DATES - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017

RSVP NOW (click link)
Grade 7 - 12 Exams

Our January exams are quickly approaching! See EXAM SCHEDULE for details.

A few reminders:
  • During the exam break (Monday, January 23 to Tuesday, January 31) there are no scheduled classes.  All students will write their exams in the morning and then go home to prepare for their next exam.
  • During the exam break, students are expected to arrive to school on-time, be in proper uniform, and be in their homeroom for regular morning procedures.  After announcements, students and teachers will then move to the classroom where their exam will take place.  All exams start at 9:00 a.m. and students must remain in their exam until at least 10:30 a.m.
  • Junior high exams will end at 11:00 a.m. and high school exams will end at noon (except PATs and Diplomas - their times are determined by Alberta Education).
Students may go home when they finish their exam in order to allow them sufficient time to review for their next one.  As soon as junior high students complete their exam, they may be picked-up by a parent/guardian.
Those who are not picked up immediately will proceed to the Bessborough Drama room until they are picked -p (pick-up time is 11 a.m.).  High school students may leave as soon as they finish their exam or wait for pick-up in the student lounge (their pick-up time is noon).
 
Questions? Please contact Mr. Forrester or Mrs. Wachtler.

Good luck to all students writing exams!
   


Outdoor Education
January 25 - Nakiska Ski Trip - Grade 6 Boys & Girls
 
Team Manager Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks to the parents that have stepped up and volunteered to be Team Managers. We are pleased to have Kathy and Kent Wang for the Grade 8/9 Girls and Karin Vetter for the Senior Boys.

Team Managers and parents, you can now use Team Snap as a tool!

We are still recruiting for Team Managers. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Greg DeLaval and he will connect you with the appropriate team coach.  Thanks in advance for your consideration.  Let's build Crusader Spirit - come out and CHEER on our athletes!