Ash Wednesday takes place this week on February 14th. This day is the beginning of our Lenten journey as we prepare for Easter, the greatest feast of the Church year.
Let us reflect upon the changes we need to make in our lives so that we can better reflect a life of Christ.
Dear God,
As we begin the season of Lent,
grant us perseverance in our journey of
fasting, alms giving and prayer.
Please renew our commitment
towards a life full of Christ.
May this season bring us the
blessing of Your forgiveness
and the gift of Your light.
Amen.
Carnaval Week
We continue to celebrate Carnaval on February 12th and 13th! Please see our theme days calendar below.
We thank all parents and guardians who volunteered at one or more of our Carnaval events last week: Primary skating, Junior skating and Kindergarten Rupert Park outing. Students, staff and parents/guardians had so much fun, and many wonderful memories were created! We thank M. Isada for coordinating these Carnaval events, and look forward to this week’s remaining Carnaval activities. Vive le Carnaval!
Morning and After School Routines
We thank parents, guardians and caregivers for parking their vehicle in the church parking lot, and then accompanying their child(ren) to school. We also appreciate the appropriate use of the Kiss and Ride loop.
A reminder to parents, guardians and caregivers to refrain from entering the school yard and Kindergarten pen before or after school. Please do not bring pets on the school property. We also ask that parents/guardians do not smoke on school property. This includes the school yard, Kindergarten pen and walkways. Thank you for your cooperation.
Hearing Clinic
A reminder that St. Mark CES’ Hearing Screening Clinic will take place on Thursday, February 22nd. Please review the attached information notice and permission form attached. If you wish to have your child(ren)’s hearing screened, please complete and return the permission form with respective fees for each child.
SMK Hearing Only Parent Information Letter_Feb2024FORM - 2022-2023 Hearing Only fillable Permission 2022-2023
Family Day
Monday, February 19th is Family Day. There will be no school. We hope that you and your family enjoy this special day together.
Catholic School Council
Our next Catholic School Council meeting takes place on Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30pm in our school library. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.
Kindness and Anti-Bullying Week
February 27th to March 3rd will be dedicated to spreading kindness and continued learning about anti-bullying, including understanding conflict vs bullying, strategies to respond to bullying, and building positive peer relationships. More information regarding this special week will follow in our next weekly update.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, February 13th:
– Valentine’s Day celebration
– Shrove Tuesday; pancakes/waffles provided during first snack; sponsored by CSC
– Term 1 Report Cards available via Parent Portal <insert link>, after 4:00pm
Wednesday, February 14th:
– Winter Walk Day!
– Ash Wednesday Service at St. Mark’s Parish, 10:15am; all parents/guardians are invited to attend
Friday, February 16th:
– Grade 6 (DeAcetis) STREAM Centre Visit at All Saints CES, all day
Upcoming Activities and Events
Monday, February 19th: Family Day (no school)
Wednesday, February 21st: Winter Walk Day!
Wednesday, February 21st: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
Wednesday, February 21st: CSC Meeting, 6:30pm
Thursday, February 22nd: Hearing Clinic
February 26th to March 1st: Kindness and Anti-Bullying Week
Wednesday, February 28th: Pink Shirt Day
Wednesday, February 28th: Winter Walk Day!
Closing Prayer
During the month of February, we celebrate the virtue of wisdom, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Let us close with the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal