We continue to reflect on ways to show compassion and gratitude this month. Let us pray together…
Creator God,
We thank You for our food
and remember the hungry.
We thank You for our health
and remember the sick.
We thank You for our friends
and remember the friendless.
We thank You for our freedom
and remember the enslaved and those living in violence each day.
May these memories stir us to service,
That Your gifts given to us may be used for others.
Amen.
Cross Country
Congratulations to all St. Mark CES’ cross country team members who competed in the area cross-country meet on October 1st! Students worked hard to prepare for this meet and many team members ran their personal best! Great job LIONS!! We thank all of our coaches who supported students in their training for the meet.
A special congratulations to students who competed in the YCDSB Cross Country Championship on October 21st! Sebastian M., Sienna P., and Michael R., placed in the top third of all runners for their respective grade race, and Dean C. placed third overall in the Grade 5 race! Well done LIONS!!!!
Halloween Costumes
As we approach Halloween this year, we look forward to students celebrating this occasion in costume!
Students are reminded to wear costumes that honour the dignity of each human person. When in doubt, think saint!
Masks should not be worn to school, as they present a safety risk, and some masks may even scare our younger students.
We ask that costume props, and/or replica weapons including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc., remain at home. These are not to be brought to school.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Halloween Spirit Week and Dance
We look forward to an exciting and fun Halloween Spirit week that takes place this week!
On October 31st, St. Mark CES will be having our Halloween Dance! We anticipate a fun and enjoyable dance for students, and look forward to seeing them dress to impress!
Please see the dance schedule below.
FDK (JK/SK): 9:00 – 9:30am
Primary (Grades 1-3): 10:00 – 10:45 am
Junior (Grades 4-6): 12:30 – 1:30pm
To ensure the safety of all students, attendance at the dance will be limited to students and staff supervisors.
Halloween glow accessories (rings and bracelets) and snacks (popcorn and juice) purchased through School Day will be distributed on Halloween day, with glow accessories before the dance and snacks after the dance for students to enjoy. Thank you to parents and guardians for supporting this fundraiser. More information regarding the results of our fundraiser will be shared in an upcoming weekly update.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Halloween Spirit Week: October 28th to 31st
Monday, October 27th:
– Halloween Spirit Day and Cheer on Blue Jays day!; students and staff may choose to wear Halloween themed wear or blue and white today
Tuesday, October 28th:
– Halloween Spirit Day and Cheer on Blue Jays day!; students and staff may choose to wear Halloween themed wear or blue and white today
– Grade 4 STREAM Centre Visit (Musa) at All Saints CES, all day
Wednesday, October 29th:
– TerraCotta Pumpkin Cookie Day; distribution to students during last snack (for orders previously purchased through School-Day)
Friday, October 31st
– Halloween Dance
– Distribution of glow accessories and snacks (for orders previously purchased through School-Day)
Upcoming Activities and Events
November 1st: All Saints Day
November 2nd: All Souls Day
November 11th: Remembrance Day Service in gymnasium, 10:30am
November 12th: Photo Retake Day
November 17th-21st: Anti-Bullying Week
November 18th: Praying with the Rosary Apostolate; all classes
November 18th: Progress reports available via parent portal at 4:00pm
November 20th: Parent-Teacher Interviews (evening)
November 21st: PA Day (no school)
November 21st: Parent-Teacher Interviews (morning)
November 27th: HERO program, Grades 5&6 classes; facilitated by St. Mark Parish Youth Minister
November 27th: CSC Meeting in the library, 6:30pm
Closing Prayer
In honour of this month dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, let us pray:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed are 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.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal