Today is the Second Sunday of Lent. We continue our Lenten journey.
Almighty and Everlasting God,
You have given the human race Jesus Christ our Saviour,
as a model of humility.
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man
and giving His life on the Cross.
Help us to bear witness to You
by following His example of suffering,
and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son.
Amen.
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child or know someone who has a child who is eligible to register for Kindergarten this coming fall? If yes, please note that 2024-2025 Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open!
Parents are invited to register online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions .
X Movement
We look forward to hosting X Movement on March 18th, 19th and 21st, at St. Mark CES! X Movement’s experiential learning uses a combination of high and low energy activities to help engage the social, emotional, mind and body quadrants, all while giving habit-building tools as takeaways.
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 will participate in the X OTHER program which focuses on C.A.R.E, Calm – Ask – Reflect – Engage
C – Calm yourself + others
A – Ask quality questions of yourself and others
R – Reflect + respect yourself and others
E – Engage in connection actions
This model teaches students that even though they don’t need to be friends with everyone, they can choose to C.A.R.E, which will ultimately allow connections to be made and strengthened, and will contribute to creating a positive school climate.
Funds raised from our school’s Halloween fundraiser, along with sponsorship from our Catholic School Council, will subsidize this program and allow for it to be offered to students at no cost.
We look forward to these days of learning and fun!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, February 26th to Friday, March 1st is Anti-Bullying and Kindness Week!
Monday, February 26th:
– Anti-Bullying Week Opening Assembly, 8:45am
Wednesday, February 28th:
– Winter Walk Day!
– PINK Shirt Day; students and staff are invited to wear a pink shirt to show their support for taking a stance against bullying and promoting kindness
Thursday, February 29th:
– Leap Year Day!
– Anti-Bullying Student Presentations by Speaker Katie Kuperman
> 8:45am: Kindergarten to Grade 3
> 10:00am: Grades 3/4 to 6
Upcoming Activities and Events
March 11th to 15th: March Break!
March 18th, 19th and 21st: X Movement Workshops
March 25th to 29th: Holy Week
March 25th: World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
March 28th: Holy Thursday Liturgy and Stations of the Cross
March 29th: Good Friday (no school)
April 1st: Easter Monday (no school)
April 2nd to 5th: Autism Awareness and Acceptance Week at St. Mark CES
April 17th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
Closing Prayer
Throughout the season of Lent, we close with our Lenten prayer.
God of the Journey,
Walk with us this Lent.
Teach us to pray, fast, and give
in ways that bring us closer to you.
Help us to persevere in staying with you
on the journey through Lent to Easter.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal