Weekly Update: October 21-25, 2024

I hope you enjoyed this weekend, having time as a family to observe the changing colours of leaves, while enjoying the warmer weather and preparing to welcome the cooler temperatures.

O God of Creation,

You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we embrace the autumn months,
May the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest.
May the brilliant colors of the leaves remind us of the wonder of Your creation.
May the steam of our breath in the cool air remind us that it is You who gives us the breath of life.
May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and the bounty we are to share with others.
We praise You for Your goodness forever and ever.

Amen.

 

Catholic School Council (CSC) Hot Lunch Orders 

It’s pizza time!

The Catholic School Council is pleased to start our hot lunch program!

We will begin with pizza from Pizzaville.  Pizza days will take place on Tuesdays.

There will be three opportunities this school year to order pizza.

ORDER #1: Pizza orders to be place from October 21-30, 2024
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS OCTOBER 30TH at 11:59pm
Pizza Tuesdays from November 5th to January 21st

ORDER #2: Pizza orders to be place from January 13-22, 2025
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS JANUARY 22ND at 11:59pm
Pizza Tuesdays from January 28th to April 8th

ORDER #3: Pizza orders to be place from March 31-April 9, 2025
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS APRIL 9TH at 11:59pm
Pizza Tuesdays from April 15th to June 24th

Parents/guardians may select from the following options:
– cheese slice, $2.50 per slice
– pepperoni slice, $2.50 per slice

Please note that the deadline for each order is FINAL.  No exceptions will be made.

We invite you to place your order for ORDER #1 using this product. Don’t forget the deadline for ORDER #1 is October 30th, 2024.

Thank you for your support of our hot lunch program! Please stay tuned for more information on other hot lunch options!

 

Halloween 

We look forward to an exciting and fun Halloween Spirit week that will take place October 28th to 31st!  Throughout the week, students will participate in a number of activities, including Halloween Bingo and Whoooo’s the Ghost?.  Each day of the week will have a Halloween inspired theme.  Please see the week’s calendar below for information on our themed-days!

We also look forward to students participating by division (FDK, Primary and Junior) in our Halloween Dance on October 31st.  Our dance schedule will be shared in our next weekly update.

As previously communicated, we are excited to offer students the opportunity to purchase Halloween glow accessories and snacks (Kernels individual snack-sized popcorn bag and juice box) for Halloween Day!  This school-based fundraising initiative will help to subsidize our X Movement program.

Don’t forget, Tuesday, October 22nd is the last day to place orders for these glow accessories and snacks!  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…

Monday, October 21st
– PA Day (no school)

Tuesday, October 22nd
– Students pray with the Rosary Apostolate
> FDK classes, 20 mins
> Primary classes (Grades 1-3), 20 mins
> Junior classes (Grades 3/4 – 6), 40 mins

Thursday, October 24th
– Photo Day, all classes; don’t forget to bring your smile!

 

Upcoming Activities and Events

October 28th-31st:  Halloween Spirit Week

October 31st:  Halloween Dance

Wednesday, November 1st:  All Saints Day

Thursday, November 2nd:  All Souls Day

November 11th to 15th:  Book Fair

November 11th:  Remembrance Day Service in the gymnasium, 10:30am

November 12th:  Dental Screening for JK, SK and Grade 2 students, and others as requested by parents/guardians

November 12th:  St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am

November 13th:  CSC Meeting in the library, 6:30pm

November 15th:  Dairy Farmer Class Presentations

November 14th:  Parent-Teacher Interviews (evening)

November 15th:  Parent-Teacher Interviews (morning)

 

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

 

Sincerely,

C. Quadrini, Principal