This week is designated as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Each one of us is called to follow the example of Jesus in standing up for what is right. We promote peace through our actions and are called to treat one another with kindness and respect.
God of justice,
In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception.
We thank you for the dignity, beauty and worth you give to each one of us.
We thank you for making us your brothers and sisters in the same human family.
Open the hearts of all people.
Free us of attitudes, behaviours and words that do not show love and respect for others.
Strengthen us to find ways to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven,
and establish peace and equality for all in our community.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Halloween Fundraiser
Thank you to all families who supported our Halloween fundraiser through the purchase of glow accessories and snacks. We raised 972.58! The funds raised for this school-based fundraising initiative will be used for the purchase of technology. Well done St. Mark Lions!
Christmas Sweet Treats Charity Fundraiser
Next week, our Luke 4:18 committee will sell Christmas candy and chocolate treats in support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). These special treats – perfect for stocking stuffers for children and special gifts for friends and co-workers – will be available for purchase via School-Day from November 24th to December 7th. All proceeds from the sale of these candy and chocolate treats will be donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Mark Parish Conference.
A separate email will follow with more information on the treats and product sales via School-Day. Thank you for supporting this charity fundraiser!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
November 17-20th:
> Luke 4:18 Rose of Sharon Supply Drive; please refer to your class Christmas Giving Supply Drive list
> Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week; staff and students are invited to participate in our spirit week theme days shown below
Tuesday, November 18th:
– Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate; all classes
– Community Safety Village Trip at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, 9:15am-1:45pm; all Kindergarten classes
– Progress reports (paper copies) to go home with all students
Thursday, November 20th:
– Parent-Teacher Interviews, 3:30-4:30pm and 6:00-8:00pm; visit www.school-day.com to book an interview
Friday, November 21st:
– PA Day (no school)
– Parent-Teacher Interviews, 8:30-10:00am; visit www.school-day.com to book an interview
Upcoming Activities and Events
November 24th: Final Day: Christmas Supply Drive, with donated items supporting the Rose of Sharon
November 24th-December 7th: Christmas Charity Fundraiser – Sale of Christmas Candy and Chocolate Treats, with proceeds donated to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Mark Parish Conference
November 26th: Diversified Theatre performance – The Wizard of Oz at the Flato Markham Theatre, Grades 1-3
November 27th: HERO program, Grades 5&6 classes; facilitated by St. Mark Parish Youth Minister
November 26th: Grade 2 First Reconciliation Ceremony at St. Mark Parish, 7:00pm
November 27th: CSC Meeting in the library, 6:30pm
December 4th: Advent Mass at St. Mark’s Parish, 10:00am; all parents/guardians are invited to attend
December 5th: Virtue Buddies – A Focus on the Virtue of Hope
December 9th: Confessions at St. Mark Parish, Grades 3-6
December 11th: Delivery of TerraCotta Snowman Cookies during last snack, for orders placed
December 15th-19th: Christmas Spirit Week!
December 15th: Christmas Music Concert in gymnasium, 1:45pm, presented by SKD
December 16th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate; all classes
December 17th: Kindergarten & Primary (Grades 1-3) Christmas Concert, 12:30pm
December 18th: Family Christmas Event in gymnasium, 6:00-8:00pm, sponsored by CSC
Closing Prayer
Let us close with this Prayer for Justice…
Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:
a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;
a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;
a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;
a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.
Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal