November 13th was World Kindness Day. Let us reflect on the ways that acts of kindness whether large or small can make a difference in our family, workplace, school and parish communities, and the world. We are invited to consider how God calls each one of us to be kind and compassionate to each other as members of God’s loving family.
Let us pray…
God of Justice,
Help us to always see those around us
with loving and compassionate eyes.
May we always work toward breaking down
the barriers to love that make people feel isolated and alone.
Help us develop the wisdom to know
that every little bit of kindness and care that we show to each other
will make a difference and will always demonstrate our love for you.
Amen.
We look forward to students further developing their understanding of the role that kindness plays in building positive peer interactions during our Kindness & Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week at St. Mark CES.
Parent-Teacher Interviews and Book Fair
Thank you to parents and guardians for participating in parent-teacher interviews and supporting our Book Fair!
We are grateful for your partnership as we work together to support your child(ren) in reaching their full potential.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
November 18th to 22nd: Kindness & Anti-Bullying and Prevention Week
Monday, November 18th:
– Morning Virtual Announcements Presentation: St. Mark CES 5-Day Great Kindness Challenge!
– St. Katharine Drexel CHS Grade 6 classroom visits, 12:15pm
Tuesday, November 19th:
– Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
Wednesday, November 20th:
– Photo Retake Day
– Grade 2 First Reconciliation Ceremony at St. Mark Parish, 7:00pm
Thursday, November 21st:
– FDK Boogie Dance, Session #3
Friday, November 22nd:
– Kindness Chalk Art Design (Pavement) Activity, 12:30pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
November 28th: FDK Boogie Dance, Session #4
December 5th: Advent Mass at St. Mark’s Parish, 10:00am; all parents/guardians are invited to attend
December 11th: Confessions at St. Mark Parish, Grades 3-6
December 16th-20th: Christmas Spirit Week!
December 17th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
December 18th: Primary (FDK to Grade 3) Christmas Concert, 12:30pm
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord,
Help me to live your goodness and kindness each day.
Remind me that my actions express
who I am even more than my words.
May I love as you love.
Let me be good to those who wish me harm,
forgive those who need forgiveness,
and reach out in kindness to all I meet
so they can experience the unconditional love of God.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week, filled with kindness!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal