North Shuswap Kicker April 2022

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The North Shuswap Kicker April 2022
on the highway in Celista
WE’RE OPEN!!!
We warmly welcome the community
to join us for in-person worship!
All services begin at 11:00 a.m.
website www.stdavidschurch.info or
phone 250-955-6467
for more information and details.
APRIL SERVICES:
April 3 - Anglican Communion
April 10 - Palm Sunday Celebration
April 15 - Good Friday: He Died for Us
April 17 - He is Risen! Easter Sunday
April 24 - Easter Song Service
followed by St. David’s AGM
May you have:
The gladness of Easter which is Hope
The promise of Easter which is Peace
The sprit of Easter which is Love
Thrift Shop Opening
April 20 th
Donations gratefully accepted.
School News
By Jan Penner
Spring Break commenced after St.
Patrick’s Day this year, so there was
a wave of green in the classrooms at
North Shuswap. Most classes celebrated
the hard work of second term with
a movie break. It was a lift to spirits,
being able to gather the primary classes
in the gym for viewing, complete
with popcorn! Intermediate classes
also watched movies, electing to stay
in their classes as their movie choices
were different.
The past two years have been
very challenging for everyone. Staff
would like to thank North Shuswap
families for their support and cooperation
throughout the many changes
and protocols which were in place. By
following the guidelines, reciprocal respect
between all parties for all parties,
helped to keep our children and our
community as safe as possible.
During Winter Festival, the Hub
offered hot dogs and drinks in exchange
for donations, which were presented
to the school. They collected
$1800, which will go towards supporting
the breakfast and lunch programs at
North Shuswap. A big thank-you to the
Hub and its staff for this contribution!
Thanks also go out to all the businesses
and organizations that contribute to
these programs, including but not limited
to: Sunnyside Supermarket, Scotch
Creek Market, North Shuswap PAC,
North Shuswap Lions, North Shuswap
Christmas Hamper Society.
PAC’s latest fundraiser, Pie Sales,
was a success! They distributed 359
pies this year, up from 320 last year.
Thanks to PAC for organizing this
fundraiser and to everyone who purchased
pies.
Mrs. Langlois’ 1/2 class released
the salmon into the lake on the last day
before Spring Break. A
big thanks to this class
for taking on the hatching
of eggs and the release of the fry.
Not only does the program help replenish
fish stocks, it also gives students an
opportunity to learn about life cycles
and habitat, take ownership for the
environment and develop stewardship
among our young people.
It looks as though, with the lifting
of many COVID protocols, District 83
schools will be able to participate in
Cross Country Running and Track and
Field events this spring. In May, K-8
students will be invited to take part in
Cross Country training in preparation
for the District Meet. In June, students
in Grades 4-7, who qualify in trials,
will be entered in the District Track and
Field competition.
Indoor gatherings are also expected
to be allowed with the return from
Spring Break. Assemblies are expected
to recommence. Cultural Performances
will once again be possible and North
Shuswap will have one performance
in April and two in May. Check the
school website for more information.
In April, as part of the B.C. Small
Wetlands Association’s Reforestation
Initiative, 6500 native trees are
to be planted in the Shuswap/Okanagan
this year, with a goal of 2 billion
trees planted by 2030. North Shuswap
School will be receiving a total of 60
birch, choke cherry and trembling aspen
seedlings. The seedlings will be
planted mostly around the schoolyard
perimeter, where sprinklers will ensure
regular watering.
With the return of students to classes,
please remember to slow down in
the school zone and respect the flashing
lights of the school buses. Red means
STOP!
How does the Easter Bunny
keep his fur looking
so nice?
He uses hare
spray!
I would love to extend a heartfelt
thank you to everyone who attended
my 82nd birthday party at the Lakeview
Community Centre on Saturday,
March 5 – it was a wonderful afternoon
of snacks, dancing, cake, and
friends. Special thanks to Joanne
Groves, Melissa Hodge, and Karla
Bragg for all the work and time they put into the event. You
all sure know how to make a guy feel good.
Jack Lewis