Saturday was the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day follows the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day we remember Mary. We remember her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and above all, her love for God the Father, her maternal love for her son Jesus, and her compassionate love for all people.
Let us say our prayer to Mary.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art 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.
June is National Indigenous Heritage Month. Throughout this month, all are invited to celebrate the rich heritage, history and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Canada and within our community. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
We look forward to reflecting on, exploring and celebrating the lives, stories, contributions and accomplishments of Indigenous Peoples.
Yearbooks for Sale
St. Mark CES is pleased to inform you of the sale of our 2023-24 ‘snapshot’ yearbook!
You may be wondering, what is a ‘snapshot’ yearbook?
This year’s 36-page yearbook will include a class composite of individual student portraits and a class group photo, for each class. In addition, class memories will be shared through a special message from each teacher (and ECE for Kindergarten classes) and/or image. School memories, field trips and programs, as well as athletics and clubs will be represented by symbols/images/logos rather than photographs of students. We believe that these representations will prompt wonderful memories of the 2023-24 school year.
The cost of this year’s ‘snapshot’ yearbook is $16.00.
Visit www.school-day.com to place your order by Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Yearbooks will be delivered in time for the end of the school year!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is seeking our support for their Pencil Case Project. This end of school year request invites donations of used school supplies to send to developing countries. School age children from Grenada, West Indies will be the grateful recipients of these donated items.
Donations from the following list are greatly appreciated:
– used pencil cases and contents
– backpacks / sports bags
– rulers, erasers, sharpeners, math sets, calculators, scissors
– crayons, pencils, pens, markers, pencil crayons
– gently used toys, games, crafts
– sports equipment (e.g., balls, gloves)
– blank notebooks, blank paper, duotangs, folders
If you are willing to donate any of your child’s used school supplies, please drop them off to the front foyer on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
We anticipate great joy and gratitude from the children of Grenada and their parents for these school supplies.
Thank you for your consideration.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, June 10th:
– Grades 3 and 6 EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, make up day
Tuesday, June 11th:
– Grades 3 and 6 EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, make up day
Wednesday, June 12th:
– End of Year BBQ, 5:30-7:30pm; sponsored by CSC
Thursday, June 13th:
– Grades 3&4 Zoo Trip; all day
– FDK Fire Hall Visit
> Ms. Zeppieri/Ms. Khan-Paulo: 9:00am
> Ms. Couperthwaite/Ms. Ferrara: 10:00am
> Ms. Roszell/Ms. Lucci: 12:30pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
June 19th: End of Year Mass at St. Mark Parish, 10:00am; parents and guardians are invited to attend
June 20th: Talent Show, 12:30pm; parents and guardians are invited to attend
June 20th: Catholic School Council Meeting in library, 6:30pm
June 21st: Grade 6 End of Year Trip at Timber Creek, all day
June 21st: Grade 1 Zoo Trip, all day
June 21st: FDK End of Year Celebration in gym, 12:30pm; FDK parents and guardians are invited to attend
June 24th: Junior Track and Field Area Meet at St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, all day; parents and guardians are invited to attend
June 25th: Grade 6 Celebration in gym, 12:30pm; Grade 6 parents and guardians are invited to attend
June 26th: PLAY Day
June 27th: Drop off of used student school supplies for the Pencil Case Project, sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
June 28th: PA Day (no school)
June 28th: Reports cards available via Parent Portal at 4:00pm
Closing Prayer
Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we place all our trust in you.
Amen
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal