March 20 - 24, 2017
In This Issue
 
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Saint of the Month
St. Joseph

Virtue of the Month
Gentleness
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At Clear Water Academy, throughout the weeks of Lent, we have a special campaign happening to help us re-focus in prayer a few times throughout the day: to re-activate refresh, and recharge our lives of faith.

Here are some "APPS" that you may consider installing and putting into practice at home as your family journeys throughout the season of Lent.



Elementary Literacy Week Starts Monday!

Wanted: Guest readers for your child's class during the week of March 20-24th. 

If you have a desire to share your love of reading with your child and their classmates, please contact  their homeroom teacher via email to schedule a time to come in and share a favorite book from your childhood or even now (child appropriate). 

Prepare to read the whole book (short) or part of one (if a chapter book). Let's encourage the love of books and promote the importance of reading with a quick visit (15 min) to your child's class! All genres are welcome. Thank you!


Jr. and Sr. High Summative Exams will take place March 27 - 31. 

Please see EXAM SCHEDULE for details.
We will be hosting our final Information Session for parents of prospective students entering Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 12 for 2017-2018 school year on Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Current CWA families, please invite your friends, family and co-workers to this session. We would love to meet new prospective families referred by you! Don't forget about our Family Referral Program.

*Limited space available in Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2017-2018 School Year.

RSVP for Information Session: click HERE.

Screening of  Generation HOPE at Cardel Theatre on
Monday, March 20th

As Clear Water Academy's designated charity, Mary's Meals  feeds over 1.1 million children a day in their place of education.  

Mary's Meals Canada is inviting everyone to a free short-film screening of GENERATION HOPE at Cardel Theatre (180 Quarry Park Blvd.) on Monday, March 20th at 7 pm.  

This inspirational documentary film tells the stories of some of the young people who, having enjoyed Mary's Meals as children, are now part of a new generation beginning to build a brighter future.

Please attend & bring a friend!  Snacks and discussion of the wonderful efforts of Mary's Meals  will follow. 

Men's Breakfast 
on March 29th

Clear Water Academy is pleased to offer our Men's Breakfast Series. Elements of Inspired Leadership provides a forum for men to help them in their formation and leadership as husbands, fathers and leaders in their work. Our theme for our series is "The Year of Mercy - The Final Stretch"
 
Our next breakfast will take place on Wednesday, March 29th at 7:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club. Our guest speaker will be Fr. Shawn Aaron LC.
 
We hope that you will be able to join us. Please RVSP to  Bill Tomiak so that we can ensure that there is enough breakfast for everyone.
 
Thanks to all of the men who came out to our last breakfast. We encourage you to bring a male friend with you for the next breakfast. 
 
We look forward to seeing you on March 29th!

Please mark your calendar for the breakfasts for the balance of this school year:
  • May 10, 2017
  • June 7, 2017
Special Screening of SCREENAGERS 
Fried Fish and Fried Minds

We have many people signed-up for this event - we are so excited! It's not too late to register. Click the register button below and participate in a  great new school tradition - A Lenten Family Fish Fry !!

The event will take place on Friday, March 24 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. All our school families and staff families and the general public are invited to attend. 

In addition to the Fish Fry, we will have a special screening of SCREENAGERS, a documentary about children growing up in the digital age, followed by a few important words from Mr. Mansfield and Mr. Sanesh about how technology is impacting the students at Clear Water Academy. This is something that you won't want to miss!



Please make sure to watch the SCREENAGERS TRAILER for more information.

SCREENAGERS  (Official Trailer)
SCREENAGERS (Official Trailer)

DELF French Diploma Test at CWA!

To learn more about this opportunity, you and your child(ren) is Grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend the DELF Information Night at Clear Water Academy on Thursday, March 23rd at 7p.m. in Mme. Belisle's classroom (#219 Bessborough). It will be presented by Sharon Lonsberry, the Second Languages Coordinator of Christ the Redeemer Schools. Please RSVP below.

Please read this Important Letter about the DELF Diploma Test.


Holy Week Mercy Missions

DARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE this Holy Week (April 12 - 15)!

Join with family and friends on an authentic MERCY MISSION. Accompany Christ through the streets of Calgary participating first-hand in the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Tracks: Youth Mission and Family Mission



"Full Of Grace" Weekend Retreat for Women

We are so pleased to be offering a weekend retreat for women with the theme "Full of Grace." 

The retreat will be held at the beautiful King's Fold Retreat Centre in Cochrane May 5 - 7, 2017. Cost is $350/person and space is limited to the first 12 guest - register early and secure your spot!

To REGISTER: call 403-240-7917 or EMAIL Margaret Matthews.

   

Athletics
March 20 - 23  - Badminton Tryouts Begin for Junior & Senior High

Outdoor Education
Monday, March 20 - Cross Country Skiing - Canmore Nordic Center  Grade 7 Boys

Wednesday, March 22- Cross Country Skiing - Canmore Nordic Center Grade 7 Girls

Thursday, March 23 - Cross Country Skiing - Canmore Nordic Center Grade  9 Boys & Girls