I hope you enjoyed this special time with family and friends.
Let us take time to give thanks for all that our compassionate God has given us.
Father in Heaven,
Creator of all and source of all goodness and love,
Look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of thanksgiving.
Thank you for all the graces and blessings you have bestowed upon us,
including our food, shelter, and health, as well as our family and friends.
In Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessings.
This we ask this in the Name of Your Son Jesus,
Amen.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thank you to families who donated non-perishable food items to the Whitchurch Stouffville Food Bank. Thank you for supporting our neighbours in need and for helping us exceed our goal of over 750 items! Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.
Catholic School Council
Just a reminder that hot lunch order #1 for pizza Tuesdays is due on Thursday, October 16th at 11:59pm. Please visit www.school-day.com to place your orders. Please note that the deadline for each order is FINAL. No exceptions will be made.
We are pleased to inform you that our next hot lunch ordering is Astoria Greek. A separate email will be sent this week with information on menu options as well as ordering information and due dates.
Thank you for supporting our hot lunch program!
Halloween
We look forward to a fun Halloween Spirit week that will take place October 27-31. Please see our schedule below that includes Halloween themed-days. In addition, we will have numerous Halloween activities and our Halloween Dance-a-thon on October 31st. More information to follow in the upcoming week. We look forward to a fun-filled week!
TerraCotta Cookie Sales
Don’t forget, TerraCotta vanilla cookies for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter are on sale! Funds raised for this school-based fundraising initiative will help subsidize the Grade 6 students’ end of year celebration and Marlies Game trip.
Visit www.school-day.com to place your order by Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Thank you for your support!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, October 13th:
– Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Tuesday, October 14th:
– HERO program, session #1
> Grade 5 (Bufalini), 12:10-12:50pm
> Grade 6 (Rastoaca), 12:50-1:30pm
> Grade 6 (McGinnes), 1:45-2:25pm
Wednesday, October 15th:
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Harrison), 10:00am
Thursday, October 16th:
– All About Anxiety Workshop, Session #3 (Skeats), 9:50am
Friday, October 17th:
– Jersey Day; students are invited to wear their favourite jersey and bring in a loonie or toonie in support of the YCDSB’s Eradication of Poverty fundraiser
Upcoming Activities and Events
October 21st: Cross Country Board Championship at Bruce’s Mill, all day
October 21st: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
October 23rd: Picture Day
October 24th: PA Day (no school)
October 28th: Grade 4 STREAM Centre Visit (Musa) at All Saints CES, all day
October 27th-31st: Halloween Spirit Week
October 31st: Halloween Dance and Fundraiser
November 1st: All Saints Day
November 2nd: All Souls Day
November 11th: Remembrance Day Service in gymnasium, 10:30am
November 12th: Photo Retake Day
Closing Prayer
In honour of this month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, let us pray:
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