Happy Victoria Day long weekend!
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, which takes place every year on the Seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday. It is a day when we remember how Jesus ascended into heaven. Before he ascended, Jesus told his apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit to help them tell everyone about God’s message of love and forgiveness.
Dear Lord Jesus Christ,
Right before your Ascension into heaven,
You told your apostles to be your witnesses
to the ends of the earth, upon receiving the Holy Spirit.
Help us too in spreading Your Gospel message in word and deed,
according to your will for us.
Inspire us with Your guidance and grace
as we continue to live as joyful disciples.
We make this prayer in Your name.
Amen.
Active School Travel
Let’s get rolling!
Celebrate active modes of transportation like cycling and wheeling along with other students and staff across Ontario during Bike to School Week – June 1-5, 2026.
For more information about cycling safety and the benefits of biking to school, please see the YCDSB Active School Travel June newsletter.
Kindergarten Registration
Don’t forget, the 2026-2027 Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is open! We invite you to share this information with friends and family who have children of Kindergarten age in our St. Mark CES community.
Parents and guardians are invited to register online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions .
End of Year BBQ, hosted by Catholic School Council (CSC)
The Catholic School Council is excited to present…
St. Mark’s Annual Year-End BBQ on Wednesday June 10th from 5:30 to 7:30PM!
We welcome all St. Mark CES students and their families!
At the BBQ, enjoy:
BBQ food, inflatable games, soccer tournament, photo booth, lawn games, ice cream truck (purchase on site), and more…
Place your pre-orders for BBQ food on School-Day beginning Thursday May, 21st. All pre-orders are due by Tuesday, June 2nd at 11:59pm (no exceptions). Please note that BBQ food will not be available for purchase at the BBQ on June 10th.
More information regarding signing up for the students’ St. Mark soccer tournament will follow.
Let’s celebrate another amazing year together!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, May 18th:
– Victoria Day (no school)
Tuesday, May 19th:
– Rocks & Rings Curling Program, 40 min class sessions
Wednesday, May 20th:
– Junior Rosary Apostolate May Celebration Practice for student volunteers in library/gymnasium, 11:10am-12:10pm
Thursday, May 21st:
– HERO program, facilitated by St. Mark Parish Youth Minister
> Grade 5 (Bufalini), 12:10-12:50pm
> Grade 6 (McGinnes), 12:50-1:30pm
> Grade 6 (DeAcetis), 1:45-2:25pm
Friday, May 22nd:
– Kindergarten to Grade 6 Spring Concert in the gymnasium, 12:30pm; up to 3 members per family to attend
Upcoming Activities and Events
May 25th: School Track and Field Day (rescheduled) at Stouffville Arena; students and staff only
May 25th: Primary Rosary Apostolate May Celebration Practice for student volunteers in library/gymnasium, 11:10am-12:10pm
May 26th: Rosary Apostolate May Celebration; families are welcome to attend
– Kindergarten to Grade 3 classes, 8:30am
– Grades 4 to 6 classes, 10:00am
May 26th: EQAO Assessment
– Grade 3, afternoon
– Grade 6, afternoon
May 27th: Grade 4 (Musa & Skeats) Outdoor Education Program at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park, all day
May 27th: Grade 5 (Bufalini) STREAM Centre Visit at All Saints CES, all day
May 27th: EQAO Assessment
– Grade 6, morning
– Grade 3, afternoon
May 28th: EQAO Assessment
– Grade 3, morning
– Grade 6, afternoon
June 1-5: Bike to School Week
June 2nd: EQAO Assessment
– Grade 3, morning
– Grade 6, morning
June 4th: End of Year Mass at St. Mark Parish, 10:00am; all families are welcome to attend
June 5th: PA Day (no school)
Closing Prayer
In this month we honour and celebrate Mary, the Mother of God.
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 fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal