Weekly Update: October 23-27, 2023

As we continue to reflect on ways to show compassion during this month of October, let us pray…

God of compassion,
You have created us with your love and you sent Jesus, Your son
to teach us how to pray and to live in harmony with one another.
May we always live in Your love.
Amen.

 

Catholic School Council (CSC) 

Our hot lunch program continues! Please visit https://www.school-day.com/ to place your order(s). Email notifications regarding new hot lunch dates available will be sent out via School-Day.

Need assistance? Please visit the School-Day’s Support Centre at: https://support.school-day.com/en/articles/#parents .

We thank our CSC’s Hot Lunch Committee for their hard work to provide this program to our students!

 

Active School Travel

As we approach the end of IWALK month, St. Mark CES students are encouraged to participate in our last walking Wednesday for a chance to win a special prize!

Let’s get active and support the IWALK movement! GO LIONS!!

 

Halloween

We look forward to an exciting and fun Halloween Spirit week that takes place this week!

On October 31st, St. Mark CES will be having our Halloween Dance! We anticipate a fun and enjoyable dance for students, and look forward to seeing them dress to impress!

Please see the dance schedule below.

FDK (JK/SK): 8:45 – 9:30am
Primary (Grades 1-3): 10:00 – 10:45 am
Junior (Grades 4-6): 12:30 – 1:30pm

To ensure the safety of all students, attendance at the dance will be limited to students and staff supervisors.

 

Halloween Glow Accessories & Snack Purchases

Monday, October 23rd is the last day to purchase Halloween glow accessories and snacks for Halloween Day! Please visit https://www.school-day.com/ to place your final orders!

Thank you for supporting our school’s Halloween fundraising initiative.

 

Next Week’s Activities and Events

Here is a look ahead to next week…

October 23rd to 27th: Halloween Spirit Week!

Wednesday, October 25th
– Picture Day: Grades 1, 2, 3, 3/4, 4 and 5; if any delays occur, individual and class photos will continue on October 26th
– St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Presentation, Grades 5 and 6, 10:00am in the library

Thursday, October 26th
– Picture Day: FDK, Grades 5/6 and 6

 

Upcoming Activities and Events

Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween Dance

Wednesday, November 1st: All Saints Day

Thursday, November 2nd: All Souls Day

Wednesday, November 8th: CSC Meeting at 6:30pm

November 13th to 17th: Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, November 14th: Report Cards available via Parent Portal

November 16th & 17th: Parent-Teacher Interviews

 

Closing Prayer

During the month of October, we continue to pray to our Blessed Mother Mary.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

St. Mark, pray for us.

Wishing you a fantastic week!

Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal