Thursday 21 November 2013

Basketball at CCS

We are entering into the basketball season soon so now would be a good time to discuss with your families if you can make a commitment to our teams.  We begin team practices the week of Dec 2nd.  Check the term two practice times link on my blog for more information.  Students have been notified about when practices are being held for the months of Dec, Jan and Feb. 

Friday 8 November 2013

It's that time of year again... Return Jerseys to Mr. Klaponski

The Athletics department needs to have all jerseys returned so that stock can be taken.  Go through your dresser drawers, bags, and secret hiding spots and you'll find it... give it a try this long weekend. 

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Good News for CCS teams in the playoffs!

I am happy to report that yesterday Our senior Gr 6/7 boys soccer team won fourth place at the CISVA championships.  This year the competition was fierce and there were stars from all positions.  Way to go!

Just today, our 6 girls entered the volleyball championships with high expectations and after losing their initial game to a very strong St. Andrew's team they entered into the Spirit Finals and won!  We are very proud of how you represented our school.  

Monday 21 October 2013

Thursday 17 October 2013

BC Lions Faith Night 33 dollar tickets (contact info below)

This is simply a suggested opportunity that I came across and the CCS PE department will not be attending in any official capacity. 
The event will take place on Friday October 25th vs. Edmonton Eskimos at 7pm. It is an opportunity to come out and watch the BC Lions football game at a discounted rate and more importantly stay after the game and listen to the players speak about Faith, Family and Football in an open discussion.

Ticket prices will once again be $33/each and there is no minimum or maximum number needed to buy tickets.  If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to give Hermon Tesfaghebriel (sales representative from the BC Lions) a call at either 604-930-5452 or email hermont@bclions.com.

Wednesday 9 October 2013

!!!NEW!!! CCS sports club grades K, 1, and 2

I just wanted to give a shout out for our new sports club that runs on Fridays after school.  We will be going for five Fridays before December and then reevaluate the program.  the dates are October 11th 12-1pm, October 18 3-4pm, November 1st 3-4pm, Nov 15th 3-4pm, and Nov. 22nd 3-4pm.  Mr. Klaponski will be supervising the gymnasium or field practice and volunteer parent coaches will be directing the drills.  It is necessary that a parent of each child attend the practice to help supervise the little ones from the sideline while they learn different skills.  An adult responsible for the child must be in attendance.  Attend the first session to get your permission slip and to see all the action.

Thursday 3 October 2013

CISVA Cross country championship update

Well I can't say it was very nice as it showered basically all day long but there sure was a lot of positive catholic schools around that made the day wonderful.  CCS really dug deep and our athletes gave it their best.  We even had a first place result for a grade 3 girl runner.  Way to go CN!

Sunday 29 September 2013

Free Volleyball clinics for boys and girls

Our grade 6 girls volleyball coach discovered this opportunity for boys and girls ages 9-12 and 13-16 introductory clinics for information please see attached pdf

free vball training 

Thursday 26 September 2013

CISVA Cross Country Meet ***10:45 am start!*** Wed Oct 2nd

The school calendar start time was wrong and I just fixed it.  The meet begins at 10:45am so CCS drivers will need to depart for the meet at 9am.  This way we will not be rushed and we will be well prepared for this big event that includes all the CISVA schools.  There is no need to first meet at the school unless you are offering to drive someone.  Please inform Mr. K of your driving arrangements.  Thank you if you have made yourself available to drive another athlete. I will be telling athletes which race they will be participating in on Monday, September 30th. 



Wednesday, Oct. 2nd              (We will leave the school at 9:00am)                      Time: 10:45-2pm
The CISVA Cross-Country meet (Gr. 2-7) is at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. This is a rain or shine event so dress your child appropriately. This meet has a competitive and non-competitive portion. All students will participate in 1 run.  The 4 students with the fastest times from each age group will compete in the competitive run (with the option of the Fun Run, if they have enough energy to do so).  All other runners will take part in the fun run. Cross Country Coaches will decide the 4 runners that will participate in the competitive race.  The distances run will be the same regardless which race your child is in.  The meet will begin at 10:45am and the races will continue in this order:
Gr.2 Girls beginning at 10:45am and continuing boys and girls every 15 minutes. 
Intermediate and Primary “Fun Runs” will occur after the Grade 3s.
Grades 2 & 3     1.2 km                Grades 4 & 5     1.8 km                  Grades 6 & 7     2.4 km

After each meet you may head home after your child has run but only after signing out with the teachers.

Monday 23 September 2013

Star of the Sea Cross-Country Good Times!

What a time we all had today at the Star of the Sea Cross-Country meet today.  Everyone ran their very best and I was very excited for the grade 1s who have worked so hard and ran in their first meet ever.  Fabulous smiles from everyone!

Friday 20 September 2013

Soccer games are now set, players have been placed on teams, permission slips sent home and available on the website

The following was our rational for organizing our soccer teams this year...


Dear Senior and Junior Boys Soccer Parents,
Welcome to the 2013 CCS Junior soccer season.  We are excited to build on the soccer training that your boys received last year in PE classes and at team practices.  There are over 30 players signed up to play for the junior and senior teams this season with a wide range of soccer skills and experience.  Our goal is to develop the virtues of fair play and teamwork as well as to provide playing time and skill development for all players.  To achieve these goals we will be grouping the players in a way that best suits their skill and experience.  Players have been assigned to teams that will set them up for individual success.  Please take careful notice of the games your child will be attending. 

Monday 16 September 2013

cross country update

Well it rained today and we did our best to keep them dry for the practice.  We used the gym when it began to pour.  Please do your best to arrive on time at 8:15 so that we can speak to the children together and get them properly warmed up.  I want to apologize for the practice information on the school website.  It should have read grades 1-7 practices.  Grade 1s can continue to practice with us even after the Sept 23rd meet... grade 1s only meet.  Only one week until our first meet.

Monday 9 September 2013

Grade 4-7 Tryout for the Holy Cross Junior Crusader Boys Basketball Team



The tryout for the Holy Cross Junior Crusader Boys Basketball Team will be held at the Holy Cross gym on
Sunday September 29th from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
We have two teams that both play in the ultra competitive Metro League that competes at the Langley Events Centre. If you are a boy in grade 4-7 and thinking about attending Holy Cross High School in the future you are eligible to tryout.
There will be one practice a week and one game a week. All games occur on Sundays and practice times and days will vary.
This program is for any boy that is planning on attending Holy Cross in the future and wishes to play basketball at a very high level. The goal is to build relationships that can continue on through their years at Holy Cross.
The tryout is free for everyone but there will be a onetime cost for the program upon being selected to the team.

Friday 6 September 2013

Rain or Shine... Is practice still on?

Jr soccer practices will not be cancelled as we can use the gym in the morning if it rains.  Games... prob not too!
Cross-Country practices will be cancelled if it is raining in the morning so look out the window and come if it looks clear.  If it rains during practice we'll supervise the kids in a classroom.
Sr soccer will most likely not be cancelled  for practice or games so come prepared for the elements.

Jr Soccer and Cross-Country Practice Conflict of times

We are inviting jr soccer players to consider joining cross-country as well this year.  While there is a conflict of practice times... the boys will be training much longer distances during their soccer practices so they will be well prepared for the 2 cross-country events on Mon Sept 23 and Wed Oct 2nd.

Thursday 5 September 2013

Slamma Jamma Gr 5-7 basketball for Elementary Girls through Holy Cross High School



“Hello girls in Grades 5 to 7.  Do you like basketball? Holy Cross High School runs a girl’s club basketball team called Slamma Jamma. They play in Basketball BC’s U13 Girls Club league against other teams throughout the Lower Mainland.  Slamma Jamma is looking for you to join our team.  Did you know that most of the girls on this year’s #1 ranked Holy Cross Senior Girls basketball team started out playing Slamma Jamma?  Come to our open gyms on Sunday Nights from 6-7:30pm at Holy Cross High School or see your PE teacher for more information.  

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Cross Country Volunteers Needed (Student permissions slips also now available)



We need a volunteer parent to supervise the safety of runners at the CISVA meet Oct 2nd.  Please contact Mr. Klaponski.

Here is some information about our upcoming cross-country meets:
Monday, Sept. 23rd                (We will leave the school at 11:30am)                     
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Our first meet (open to Gr.1-7 –the only meet offered to our Grade 1s) is the Star of the Sea Cross-Country meet.  It will be held at Crescent Park in South Surrey.  Take 24th Ave to 132nd St. Turn right.  Crescent Park is on the left about 800m.  Take the second entrance please. 
This is a fun meet and the boys and girls will run with their age groups. 
Grades 1-3  1 km                    Grades 4-5   1.1 km                Grades 6-7   1.4 km

 Wednesday, Oct. 2nd                         (We will leave the school at 9:00am)                     
Time: 10:45-2pm
The CISVA Cross-Country meet (Gr. 2-7) is at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. This is a rain or shine event so dress your child appropriately. This meet has a competitive and non-competitive portion. All students will participate in 1 run.  The 4 students with the fastest times from each age group will compete in the competitive run (with the option of the Fun Run, if they have enough energy to do so).  All other runners will take part in the fun run. Cross Country Coaches will decide the 4 runners that will participate in the competitive race.  The distances run will be the same regardless which race your child is in.  The meet will begin at 10:45am and the races will continue in this order:
Gr.2 Girls beginning at 10:45am and continuing boys and girls every 15 minutes. 
Intermediate and Primary “Fun Runs” will occur after the Grade 3s.
Grades 2 & 3     1.2 km                Grades 4 & 5     1.8 km                  Grades 6 & 7     2.4 km