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The Week of September 16-20, 2013
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Welcome, Deacon Matthew!
nullThe CWA community gives a very warm welcome to Deacon Matthew, a religious with the Legionaries of Christ and who will become in December, the first Legionary Priest from Calgary.  Deacon Matthew also assists with youth ministry in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan following the ECyD method (Experiences, Convictions, and your Decisions). Born in Calgary, Deacon Matthew entered the Legion in 2001 after 2 years of Computer Engineering at the UofC. His main ministerial experience was 4 years (2006-2010) working as a brother in Ohio and bordering states.  Welcome, Deacon Matthew!
Meet & Greet for New Families
Everyone is invited to attend a meet and greet to welcome all of our new families.  Join us on Thursday, September 19 at 8:45am in Athlone Hall. Thanks to our Parent Panel for coordinating this event.
Parent Volunteers at CWA!
Are you looking to become more involved with the CWA community? If so, there are many committees and events to choose from. Share your talents with us and help make this the best year ever for CWA! For more information, please click HERE.

High School Trips Info Meeting

null There will  be a meeting for Grade 11 & 12 students and their parents regarding the High School trips on Wednesday, September 18 from 3:30pm-4:30pm in Mr. South's Room in Athlone Hall. Please contact Mrs. Smerdely or Mr. Sanesh with any questions.
Pizza fundraiser for Gr. 10 Girls trip to San Francisco!
null The Grade 10 students will be organizing a lunch time pizza fundraiser from September-October.  All funds raised will go towards the Grade 10 Girls trip to San Francisco. If you'd like to support the cause, please complete the Order Form and submit with payment by no later than September 16 to your child's homeroom teacher.
School Receptionist Update

Please be aware that Mrs. Liz Faas is now our Secretary for Athlone Hall. Replacing Mrs. Faas at Bessborough Hall is a new addition to our team, Mrs. Rossana Moya. Mrs. Moya will be at Bessborough Hall each day until 1:30pm at which time Mrs. Faas will come over to complete her day with us at Bessborough. We are so fortunate to have such caring individuals at the helm of each respective building (Mrs. Sandee Johnson included at Keller Hall) - they do so much for our community!

A Very Special Anniversary! 
Last spring, Mrs. Hinton's Grade 4 girls made bracelets to sell in support of the Alberta Children's Hospital Oncology Unit. They raised $16.00 and the cheque was presented by Allison Johnson, the sister of cancer survivor and CWA Grade 3 student, Amanda Johnson.  In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to acknowledge that September 12 marks the 5-year cancer-free celebration for Amanda. She was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome and AML at the age of 2.5 years old.  She endured two separate bone marrow transplants and in 2008, was given a 30% chance of survival. The Johnson family would like to extend a special thank you to the Clear Water Academy family for all the prayers that made this 5 year anniversary possible. 
Study Hall for Junior High Students!
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We are offering a supervised After School Care program (Study Hall) for Grades 7, 8 and 9 students. The program will provide an experienced supervisor to help students use their time effectively to complete homework assignments, read, and/or play chess and board games.

For more information and to register:

After School Care Program for Grades 7, 8 & 9 students

Up-to-date Contact/Student Information
We kindly ask all parents to ensure that their contact information (phone numbers, mailing and email addresses) is up-to-date. The annual School Directory will soon be printed and we would like to ensure accurate information for all families. Please send any changes to Silvana Poissant at [email protected].
Outdoor Education 

Outdoor Education (OE) is now in full swing.   Schedule and information updates available  at www.cwacrusaders.com.  All OE students require OE clothing. Hoodies $35, sweats $35, and long sleeve t-shirts $20 - in the PE office. 

Support CWA Athletics! Buy an SUTP Coupon Book!
nullBack by popular demand - SUTP coupon books help support CWA Crusaders Athletics.  Available at Bessborough, Keller and Athlone front offices; $20 each.  There are hundreds of coupons for restaurants, services, and grocery stores including Co-op (6 @ $5 off) and Safeway (6 @ $5 off).  Just a few of the coupons cover the cost of the book!  
Donate your old towels!

Are you tired of those old bath towels in your closet?  Junior Kindergarten would appreciate any donations of old bath towels, as they use them daily when they wash and dry the toys.  Towels can be dropped off at the Keller Hall Reception desk by September 30.  All colours, patterns and sizes are most welcome! Thank you for your help!

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First School Wide Mass of the 2013-2014 School Year
Future Events

   September 27

Picture Day

Full Uniform Required

Living Our Faith

Virtue of the Month:

Faith

Saint of the Month: 

St. Joseph of Cupertino  

St. Joseph was born at Cupertino, in the diocese of Nardo in the Kingdom of Naples, in 1603. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to a life of humiliation, mortification, and obedience. He was most devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and promoted devotion to her among all classes of people. It is said that the life of this saint was marked by ecstasies and levitations. The mere mention of God or a spiritual matter was enough to take him out of his senses; at Mass he frequently floated in the air in rapture. Once as Christmas carols were being sung, he soared to the high altar and knelt in the air, rapted in prayer. On another occasion he ferried a cross thirty-six feet high through the air to the top of a Calvary group as easily as one might carry a straw. He died on September 18, 1663.  
Quick Links
Athletics and Scheduling Info.
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Mass Schedule
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Faith In Our Community
School Calendar
Crusaders Information
We encourage parents who want detailed information about Crusaders Athletics to go directly to their website at: www.cwacrusaders.com
You may also click on the Crusaders Logo in the Quick Links section above.

 

Volleyball

Volleyball tryouts are now complete. Students have been informed by their coaches as to what roster they are on. Gymnasium schedule for next week is posted on www.cwacrusaders.com.   We originally posted a gym schedule for next week but had to make a few amendments. Please check our website regularly. League schedules are not yet available.  Coaches will be providing updates via e-mail. Junior high volleyball teams will begin league play as early as September  24. 

 

Cross Country

We have 11 people on our Junior High cross country team. Their second race will be on Monday, September 16  at 4:00pm at River Park.   Good luck athletes and thanks to Coach Glashan!  Thanks to all runners who ran last week. Top 10 Finishers included: James Schnitzler: 3rd in Juvenille Boys, and J.P. Cummings: 10th in Bantam Boys. 

 

Golf

Good luck to Alex Wang as he represents CWA at the CISAA Senior High Golf Tournament on Tuesday September 17 at Silverwing. Mr. de Leon and Mr. Forrester are mobilizing our Junior High golf team for their tournament on September 30.

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