I hope you enjoyed this weekend, having time as a family to observe the changing colours of leaves and 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.
Halloween
We look forward to an exciting and fun Halloween Spirit week that will take place October 27th to 31st! 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.
We are excited to offer students the opportunity to purchase Halloween glow accessories and snacks (Kernels or Skinny Pop individual snack-sized popcorn bag(s) and apple juice box(es)) for Halloween Day! This school-based fundraising initiative will support the purchase of technology at St. Mark CES.
Saturday, October 25th is the last day to place orders for these glow accessories and snacks! Please visit https://www.school-day.com/pg/product/edit/3276909 to place your orders!
Thank you for supporting our school’s Halloween fundraising initiative.
Catholic School Council
St. Mark CES and Catholic School Council are pleased to open our second option for our hot lunch program. Astoria Greek will be delivering lunches on Thursdays.
There will be three opportunities this school year to order Astoria Greek.
ORDER #1: Astoria Greek orders from October 19-26, 2025
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS OCTOBER 26TH at 11:59pm
Astoria Greek Thursdays from October 30th to January 15th (no Astoria Greek on December 25th and January 1st)
ORDER #2: Astoria Greek orders from January 8-18, 2026
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS JANUARY 18TH at 11:59pm
Astoria Greek Thursdays from January 22nd to April 9th (no Astoria Greek on March 19th)
ORDER #3: Astoria Greek orders from April 2-12, 2026
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS VIA SCHOOL DAY IS APRIL 12TH at 11:59pm
Astoria Greek Thursdays from April 16th to June 18th
Parents/guardians may select from the following options:
– Chicken Souvlaki (served with rice and seasonal veggies)
– Chicken Souvlaki (served with Greek salad)
– Chicken Fingers (served with rice and seasonal veggies)
– Chicken Fingers (served with Greek salad)
– Chicken Souvlaki Pita with Tzatziki
– Greek Salad
Please note that the deadline for each order is FINAL. No exceptions will be made.
Visit https://www.school-day.com/pg/product/view/3276852 to place your order for ORDER #1. Don’t forget the deadline for ORDER #1 is October 26th, 2025.
Thank you for your support of our hot lunch program!
YCDSB Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser
Thank you to all families who donated a loonie or toonie for Jersey Day on Friday, October 17th in support of the YCDSB’s Eradication of Poverty fundraiser. Our school raised $195. Thank you for your generosity.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, October 21st:
– Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate, Kindergarten to Grade 6 classes
– Cross Country Board Championship at Bruce’s Mill, all day; good luck to our students representing St. Mark CES…GO LIONS!!
Thursday, October 23rd:
– Picture Day
Friday, October 24th:
– PA Day (no school)
Upcoming Activities and Events
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 an amazing week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal