This Wednesday, January 29th is the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2025, and will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year as a celebration is observed by numerous cultures. This festival means the beginning of spring and the arrival of the new year.
Let us pray this prayer for the Lunar New Year.
Almighty and merciful God,
We thank you for all your graces and protections
given to us in the past year as well as your blessing to celebrate the new year.
Please teach us to cherish the beautiful moments united as family
and to be in communion with one another and in harmony through sincere love.
As the old year ends and the new year begins,
we ask for your help to get rid of all our bad habits,
set new goals and lead us each step into the new year.
We pray this in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
TerraCotta Cookies for Sale
A reminder that today is the last day to purchase TerraCotta vanilla cookies for Valentine’s Day and Easter!
Vanilla Heart Cookie – delivery date: February 14th, 2025
Vanilla Butterfly Cookie – delivery date: April 23rd, 2025
Students will enjoy this special treat during last snack.
Visit www.school-day.com to place your orders by Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Thank you for your support!
Report Cards
Term 1 report cards will be delivered electronically on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, after 4:00pm via the Parent Portal.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance to ensure that your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards are available electronically (i.e., on February 11th).
To access this portal, please visit https://smk.ycdsb.ca/parents/, and click on the “Connect Parent Portal Connect Ed” on the right hand side navigation bar.
For detailed instructions on registering, using the portal, and to seek support, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ycdsb.ca/ycdsbparentportal.
If you have difficulty registering or signing in to the parent portal, please visit https://help.ycdsb.ca/vle/ to submit the issue. The help desk will follow up to assist you.
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child or know someone who has a child who is eligible to register for Kindergarten this coming fall? If yes, please note that 2025-2026 Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open!
Parents are invited to register online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions .
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, January 27th:
– Grade 3 (Gordon) STREAM Centre Visit at All Saints CES, all day
Wednesday, January 29th:
– Parts of the Mass class presentations (30 minutes each) at St. Mark Parish, facilitated by Deacons Gordon and Wayne, FDK to Grade 6 classes
Thursday, January 30th:
– Parts of the Mass class presentations (30 minutes each) at St. Mark Parish, facilitated by Deacons Gordon and Wayne, FDK to Grade 6 classes
Friday, January 31st:
– PA Day (no school)
Upcoming Activities and Events
February 6th: Mass at St. Mark Parish, 10:00am
February 10-14th: Carnaval Week!
February 11th: Term 1 Report Cards available via Parent Portal, 4:00pm
February 12th: CSC Meeting in library, 6:30pm
February 13th: Skate Day, Primary and Junior Classes; times TBA
February 17th: Family Day (no school)
February 18th: Praying with the Rosary Apostolate, K-6 classes
February 24-28th: Anti-Bullying Week
February 27th: Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am-12:10pm
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 fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal