Weekly Update: May 26-30, 2025

 

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The readings from today remind us that love is universal, and that the fullness of God’s love is expressed in Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit.

Dear God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
We thank you for your boundless love.
We ask that the Holy Spirit guide our hearts and minds,
and that we find strength and peace through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Help us to live lives filled with love, joy, and service to others.
Amen.

 

Red Shirt Day

During National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), the Easter Seals initiative invites Canadians to unite by wearing red in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.

Students and staff are invited to wear a red shirt on Wednesday, May 28th to demonstrate support for individuals and families living with disabilities, commemorate the accomplishments of people with disabilities, and commit to fostering a fully accessible and inclusive community that recognizes and values the contributions of individuals of all abilities.

 

Talent Show

St. Mark CES has talent! Calling all Grades 3-6 students to showcase their talent!!

Can your child juggle? Is he/she a singer? Does your child do magic? Is he/she a dancer? The list goes on! We invite Grades 3-6 students to share their talent with the St. Mark CES community on Friday, June 20th at 12:30pm! Parents, guardians and family members are welcome to attend!

Information regarding auditions was shared at school last week.

We can’t wait to see our student talent!

 

St. Mark CES BBQ

We look forward to the St. Mark CES BBQ on Wednesday, June 11th from 5:30-7:30pm, sponsored by our Catholic School Council!

Don’t forget to visit www.school-day.com to place your food orders by Monday, June 2nd!

 

EQAO

We wish students in Grades 3 and 6 the best of luck as they prepare to write the Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics!

 

Next Week’s Activities and Events

Here is a look ahead to next week…

Monday, May 26th:
– Junior Track & Field Day at Stouffville Arena Track; morning (and possibly early afternoon); students only

Tuesday, May 27th:
– Junior EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Grade 6 students; morning only

Wednesday, May 28th:
– Red Shirt Day; students and staff are invited to wear a red shirt
– Grade 2 (Remisiar) STREAM Centre Visit at All Saints CES, all day
– Junior EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Grade 6 students; morning only
– Markham School of Dance, Session #3; Grades 3/4-6 classes

Thursday, May 29th:
– Primary EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Grade 3 students; morning only
– Markham School of Dance, Session #3; Grades 1-3 classes

Friday, May 30th:
– Primary EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, Grade 3 students; morning only

 

Upcoming Activities and Events

June 2nd & 3rd: Junior (Grade 6) EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics

June 4th & 5th: Primary (Grade 3) EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics

June 4th: Markham School of Dance, Session #4; Grades 3/4-6 classes

June 5th: Junior Boys Soccer Tournament at Our Lady of the Lake CA

June 5th: Markham School of Dance, Session #4; Grades 1-3 classes

June 5th: St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am-12:10pm

June 6th: Treetop Trekking at Bruce’s Mill, Grades 3 and 3/4 Classes, all day

June 6th: Junior (Grade 6) EQAO Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics Make Up Day

June 9th: PA Day (no school)

 

Closing Prayer

In this month devoted to Mary we pray the Hail 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.

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

St. Mark, pray for us.

 

Wishing you a great week!

Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal