TLA Newsletter: January 10, 2023

Seismic Upgrade Update; Pick Up and Drop Off Safety Concerns; Fundraising Update!; February Work Bee

Seismic Upgrade Update: Our Scope Report is in its final stage of preparation to be presented to the Archdiocese by this month, and we will then be in a position to set things in place for the coming school year with respect to the calendar. Please see the Calendar Updates below.

External Evaluation at TLA: The Ministry team who visited TLA on Friday, the 25^th of November, has provided their report to us. We are following up on this report and will have everything completed by this week! This six-year evaluation went very well and we may be delighted with our school’s standing.

Pick Up and Drop Off Safety Concerns: A significant number of dangerous traffic and pedestrian manoeuvres are taking place before and after school at the drop-off points for our students. These actions pose considerable safety risks for our students, staff, and families, alike. Your consideration in following the school’s and civil authority’s rules in these matters is very much necessary for the safety of everyone involved:

• Stopping in the school driveway to drop off passengers

• Illegal U-Turns in traffic

• Unloading passengers in the staff parking lot

• Pedestrians failing to use the crosswalk, and J-walking

• Leaving vehicles unattended in the drop-off zones – students must leave the vehicles, and drivers must move away immediately from these areas. Vehicles must not be left for any time in these zones, if you need more time, or to leave your vehicle for any reason, please park elsewhere.

• Using our neighbours drive to turn around, or in other ways blocking them

Coquitlam Bylaw Enforcement will be monitoring the area for these violations and we ask that all students and drivers do their best to ensure that everyone arrives safely to school.

Fundraising Update! Thank you to everyone who has participated in and facilitated our recent fund raising efforts at the school. Your support of these initiatives is vital to the success of our school’s programs and the upcoming seismic work to be undertaken.

Here is a brief breakdown of the events and totals:

Walk-A-Thon: $43,002.00 (10% is sent to charities chosen by classes)
Hot Lunch ongoing to date: $ 2,602.56
Purdy’s Chocolates $ 501.90
Neufeld Farms $ 1,051.00
Christmas Baskets $ 1,925.00 (Covered the costs for the Christmas Concert!)
Before and After School Care Fundraiser: $ 1,300.00
Christmas Fair $ 1,032.80
Bottle Drive ongoing to date: $ 630.20

Grand total so far this school year: $51,112.94

Your support of our fundraising efforts make a significant difference in our school!

Roman Catholic Challenge Oregon Trip 2023: Students from grades six to ten will travel to Oregon on the weekend of January 27–29 to compete in this year’s event, happening at Holy Rosary Parish in Portland. We wish all students the very best as they pit their religious knowledge against their peers from Western Canada and the USA.

Pro D Day Monday, January 30, 2023: The first Professional Development day of 2023 will be held Monday, January 30, 2023. School will not be in session on that day.

February Work Bee Announced!: Our next Parent Participation Work Bee is scheduled for Saturday, February 4^th, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Join us in working to make the school a better place for all! If you are able to make the date, please contact Mrs. Noemi Bucci at n.bucci@traditionallearning.com , but if you are not able to make it, do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Bucci to find an alternate activity to support the school and fulfill your hours.

PLEASE NOTE: Families who have already completed your 20 hours, or who have chosen the financial option, but who would also like to take part in volunteering for the school, are welcome to join forces with us in all our various needs. Please send a message to the email address above.

We welcome everyone’s generous contributions to the school in these ways!

Please Stay Tuned For Announcements About These and More:

TLA Returns to the Sun Run
Grade Four After School Spelling Club
Sound of Music, High School Production
The Wizard of Oz, Elementary Production
The Reptile Guy visits Primary
Grades 1 & 7 Visit Simon Fraser University
Vancouver Symphony Trip for K – 3

School Uniform Repair Service: TLA uniforms are showing signs of disrepair, so now is the time to take advantage of this repair service coordinated by Mrs. Bucci. Students should bring freshly laundered, but damaged uniform items for repair to school on Fridays, and these will be repaired and returned on the following Monday. Cost is only $5.00/item, so take advantage of this excellent offer, and help us maintain the atmosphere of the school community.

Spring Break Camp: Gamester’s Fundamentals Spring Break Camp registration is now open to TLA students! After January 20^th, 2023, registration will be extended to other families in the local community. To guarantee a spot, please message Lottie Gamester at 778-227-4335.

Parent and Visitor Protocol: A New Year’s Reminder!

• Parents and visitors are asked to enter the school by the front door, and to stop in at the office, before proceeding inside, and then again upon departure. This allows us to have an ongoing, accurate tally of who is in the building at a given time, and minimizes disruptions for classes and teachers.

• Appointments to visit with teachers and the principal made through Mrs. Caan in the office, before you arrive at the school allow us to dedicate sufficient time to cover the topic. Additional information about the subject matter of the meeting should be added to the request to facilitate this.

• When students need to be withdrawn early from school, a call to the office beforehand to give us a heads up is appreciated. This courtesy allows students and teachers to assemble whatever homework items are necessary for the evening’s activities in a timely and non-disruptive manner.

TLA Academic Calendar Updates

Friday – Sunday, Jan. 27 – 29 RC Challenge Oregon Trip
Monday, January 30, 2023 Professional Day – School Not In Session
Friday, February 10 Second Term Interim Reports Issued
Thursday/Friday, February 16/17 Catholic Educators’ Conference – School Not In Session
Monday, February 20 Family Day Public Holiday – School Not in Session
March 10 – 26 Inclusive Spring Break – School Not In Session
Monday, March 27 Classes Recommence After Spring Break
April 7 – 10 Inclusive Easter Holidays
Tuesday, April 11 First day back at school after the Easter Holidays
Wed., April 12 – Fri., April 14 High School Term 2 Exams
Fri., April 14 – Thu., April 20 Elementary Speech Arts Festival
Wednesday, April 19 Term 2 Report Cards Issued
Fri., April 21 & Sat., April 22 High School Speech Arts Festival (May extend to Monday, April 24 if necessary)
Mon., Apr. 24 – Fri., Apr. 28 Literacy and Numeracy Assessments, 2, 3 hour sessions, Grade 10
Thursday, May 11 TBC March For Life Victoria – High School Trip, All Students Grades 8 –12
Friday, May 19 School Sports Day Kindergarten to Grade 12 Involved (12:00 Noon Dismissal)
Monday, May 22 Victoria Day – School Not in Session
June 21 – 23 High School Final Exams
June 26 & 27 End of Year Activities
Wednesday, June 28 Mass & Awards Assembly