I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend, enjoying the snow, cold and frosty weather!
Tomorrow, January 15th, is the day of recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the American leader of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. His dream was focused on unity, inclusion, equity and justice for all.
I have a dream that one day, all people will be created equal.
I have a dream that one day, we will all be able to sit down together at the table.
I have a dream that one day, we will live in a nation where people will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by who they are.
This will be the day when all of God’s children will join hands and sing freedom.
Martin Luther King Jr., 1963
Dear God,
Each one of us is Your work of art,
We are all your children.
Help us to see the beauty in one another.
Help us to appreciate the many gifts we can offer to one another.
Help us to be the people you call us to be.
Amen.
Dressing for the Weather
A reminder that with the snow and cold temperatures upon us, please dress children for the weather. Warm jackets, snow pants, scarves, hats, gloves and boots will keep children warm and ready to enjoy recess outdoors! Parents and guardians are encouraged to send extra clothing to school in the event that students need to change wet clothing.
Knights of Columbus Stouffville Basketball Free Throw Competition
We thank the St. Mark’s Knights of Columbus members for organizing and facilitating the Stouffville Basketball Free Throw Competition on January 11th. We congratulate students from St. Mark CES who participated in the competition, and thank all of our student volunteers who supported this community event. Well done Lions!!
Junior Triple Ball Teams
Our junior girls and boys triple ball teams are working hard to prepare for their upcoming tournaments on January 23rd (girls) and January 24th (boys). We wish them the best of luck! Go Lions!!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Wednesday, January 17th:
– Rosary Apostolate visits classrooms to pray the Rosary
– CSC meeting in the library, 6:30pm
Friday, January 19th:
– PA Day (no school)
Upcoming Activities and Events
Friday, February 2nd: PA Day (no school)
February 7th to 13th: Carnaval Week
Thursday, February 8th: School Mass at St. Mark’s Parish at 10:00am
Tuesday, February 13th: Valentine’s Day and Shrove Tuesday Celebrations
Tuesday, February 13th: Term 1 Report Cards available via Parent Portal
February 14th: Ash Wednesday Service
Closing Prayer
During the month of January, let us conclude with our prayer for unity.
God of harmony and unity,
You want us all to work together to build Your kingdom.
May our ears hear Your voice clearly
May our eyes see Your beauty in all
May our understanding break down walls of fear and prejudice.
May we make our school and community
a place of friendship, a place of belonging,
a place of welcome,
where everyone feels safe.
where everyone has a place
where all are united in You, dear God.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal