This month, we continue to focus on the virtue of courage.
Let us pray:
Loving God,
Give us all the courage we need
to go the way you shepherd us,
that when you call we may go without fear.
If you ask us to come to you across the waters,
may we not be frightened as we go.
And if you bid us climb the hill,
may we not notice that it is a struggle,
aware only of the happiness of your company.
You made us for yourself, that we should travel with you
and see you at last in your unveiled beauty
where you are light and happiness, and endless home.
Amen.
Catholic School Council
As communicated earlier this evening in a separate email, the nomination process for St. Mark’s Catholic School Council will begin tomorrow, Monday, September 16th.
If you would like to put your name forward, please call the school office at 905-640-2915 for a declaration package. It may be sent home with your child, or you may choose to pick up a package in the main office.
The deadline for submission of nomination forms is Monday, September 30th, 2024.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
Terry Fox Run
A reminder that our school’s Terry Fox Run will take place on Thursday, September 26th. Parents and guardians are invited to run with their child. Please see the attached letter for more information.
SMK Terry Fox Letter_Sept2024Students are invited to bring in a toonie for Terry. Families may also wish to make a donation on our school’s fundraising page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/StMarkSchoolStouffville.
Our fundraising goal is $1000. Thank you for your generosity.
Markham Fair
On Friday, October 4th, St. Mark students from Grades 1-6 are invited to attend the 180th Markham Fair. Students will have the opportunity to see agriculture in action, as the community comes together to celebrate its accomplishments and harvests. Students will gain first hand experience in agriculture by seeing cow milking demonstrations, sheep shearing, as well as chick hatching in Old MacDonald’s Barn.
Please see the attached form for more information.
SMK Markham Fair Permission Letter_2024
Beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 16th, please visit www.school-day.com to complete the Markham Fair form with payment of $11.00, and indicate your availability to volunteer to chaperone before Thursday, September 26th, 2024.
Cross Country
Our Cross Country team members have just started training, under the direction of our staff coaches, in preparation for their meet that will take place on Wednesday, October 9th at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park. We are proud of their hard work and dedication to their training. Go Lions!!
Picture Day
Mark your calendar for St. Mark CES’ picture day on Thursday, October 24th!
See the flyers attached.
We look forward to seeing students smile!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, September 17th:
– St. Mark Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am-12:10pm
Wednesday, September 18th:
– Curriculum Night, 6:30-7:30pm; opening remarks at 6:30pm in the gymnasium
Thursday, September 19th:
– Opening Mass at St. Mark’s Church, 10:00am; families are welcome to attend
Upcoming Activities and Events
September 26th: Terry Fox Run
September 27th: PA Day (no school)
September 30th: Orange Shirt Day
September 30th: Last day to submit CSC nominations to the main office
October 4th: Markham Fair Trip, Grades 1-6
October 9th: Cross Country Meet at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park
October 11th: Thanksgiving Liturgy, 12:30pm in the gymnasium; families are welcome to attend
October 14th: Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Closing Prayer
Let us pray using the words that Jesus taught us:
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal