This week is Treaties Recognition Week. We reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises) and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario.
We celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the development of Canada. Indigenous peoples were the first stewards of the land, waters and resources. Indigenous Peoples offered assistance to the first European travelers to this region, and shared knowledge for survival in what was, at times, a harsh climate.
As we continue this journey together, we gratefully acknowledge that our York Catholic schools rest on traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat.
Let us prayer the Treaty Week Prayer:
Let us remember that Indigenous peoples gently walked this land,
Let us remember that Treaties are promises.
Let us respect those promises.
Let us remember all of the promises in our lives.
Let us remember to be kind to everyone.
Let us remember to treat others the way we want to be treated.
Let us remember to love our neighbours.
Amen.
Active School Travel
Did you know that Active Transportation can strengthen child and youth mental health, which helps children and youth perform better academically, form social relationships, promote positive emotional feelings that increase self-confidence and overall make healthier lifestyle choices?
Read YCDSB’s Active School Travel Newsletter November 2024 newsletter for more information on Active Transportation and Mental Health!
November AST Communication - Mental Health and AST
Elementary Progress Reports Distribution
St. Mark CES will be delivering progress reports electronically on Tuesday, November 12th, after 4:00pm via the Parent Portal.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of November 12th, to ensure that their username and password will allow access.
To access this portal, please visit our school’s website, https://smk.ycdsb.ca/, and click on the Parents link on the top navigation bar.
From the Parents page, you will find a link to the Parent Portal ConnectEd on the right hand side navigation bar.
For detailed instructions on registering, using the portal, and to seek support, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ycdsb.ca/ycdsbparentportal.
If you are not able to retrieve your child’s electronic progress report before a scheduled parent-teacher interview, please contact the school.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
St. Mark CES’ parent-teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, November 14th from 3:30-5:00pm and 6:00-7:30pm, and Friday, November 15th from 8:30-10:00am. School-Day will be used to book interviews.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to create a School-Day account if they do not already have one. Visit www.school-day.com.
Need assistance? Please visit the School-Day’s Support Centre at: https://support.school-day.com/en/articles/#parents .
Please note that a separate email will follow by Wednesday, November 6th to inform parents and guardians that interview scheduling is open for bookings.
Kindness & Anti-Bullying and Prevention Week
February 18th to 22nd will be dedicated to better understanding the role that kindness plays in building positive peer interactions, as well as learning about anti-bullying, including understanding conflict vs bullying, strategies to respond to bullying, and building positive peer relationships. We look forward to this special week of learning.
Photo Orders
Don’t forget to place your order for photos online! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Email info@centophotography.com if you did not receive your child’s proof.
SMK_Cento Photo Order Online Flyer_2024
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Thursday, November 7th:
– FDK Boogie Dance, Session #1
Upcoming Activities and Events
November 11th: Remembrance Day Service in the gymnasium, 10:30am; all parents / guardians are welcome to attend
November 12th to 15th: Book Fair
November 12th: Dental Screening for JK, SK and Grade 2 students, and others as requested by parents/guardians
November 12th: St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am
November 12th: Progress reports available via parent portal at 4:00pm
November 13th: CSC Meeting in the library, 6:30pm
November 14th: Dairy Farmer Class Presentations
November 14th: FDK Boogie Dance, Session #2
November 14th: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 3:30-5:00pm and 6:00-7:30pm
November 15th: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 8:30-10:00am
November 18th to 22nd: Kindness & Anti-Bullying and Prevention Week
November 19th: Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate
November 20th: Photo Retake Day
November 21st: FDK Boogie Dance, Session #3
November 28th: FDK Boogie Dance, Session #4
Closing Prayer
God of love,
May we walk with saints
in the ways of justice, peace, and freedom
this month and always.
With the company of saints
may we seek justice where there is none.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a great week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal