The Golden Rule as explained in the Gospel of Matthew offers wisdom on ways to avoid actions that could be hurtful to others. “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you.” It is important for each one of us to be kind and respectful, and to be aware of how our words and actions affect others. We ask God to help us to remember to accept, include and serve one another with love.
God of Heaven and Earth,
you created one human family of brothers and sisters.
We thank you for the gifts you have given each one of us.
Help us to support each other in recognizing and developing our gifts.
Teach us to build each other up, not tear each other down.
Fill our hearts with love for you and for our neighbour
so that we may be instruments of peace and justice,
ensuring that all people are treated with fairness and respect.
We ask this through our Jesus Christ, your son.
Amen.
Anti-Bullying Week
We look forward to an important week of continued learning about anti-bullying, including understanding conflict vs bullying, strategies to respond to bullying, and building positive peer relationships. In addition to students engaging in meaningful learning activities, they are invited to join us in standing against bullying by participating in our theme days. Please see the calendar below.
March Break
March break takes place from March 10th-14th. There will be no school during this week. Enjoy the week!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
February 24th-28th: Anti-Bullying Week
Wednesday, February 26th:
– Pink Shirt Day
Thursday, February 27th:
– Skate Day! (rescheduled from February 13th as per School-Day description; weather permitting) at Stouffville Arena
> Primary classes (Grades 1-3), 9:00-10:30am
> Junior classes (Grades 3/4-6), 12:30-2:00pm
– St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am-12:10pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
March 4th: Dairy Farmers Class Presentations
March 5th: Ash Wednesday Service at St. Mark Parish, 10:15am; families are welcome to attend
March 10th-14th: March Break (no school)
March 18th: Praying with the Rosary Apostolate, K-6 classes
March 18th: St. Mark Parish Youth Minister Visit, 11:30am-12:10pm
March 21st: World Down Syndrome Day
March 27th: Boardwide Lenten Mass (virtual), 1:45-2:30pm
Closing Prayer
In February, we continue to celebrate the virtue of wisdom. Let us close with the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal