I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend, enjoying the bountiful snow with the cold and frosty weather!
Tomorrow, January 19th, is the day of recognition of Martin Luther King Jr., the American leader of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. His dream was focused on unity, inclusion, equity and justice for all.
I have a dream that one day, all people will be created equal.
I have a dream that one day, we will all be able to sit down together at the table.
I have a dream that one day, we will live in a nation where people will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by who they are.
This will be the day when all of God’s children will join hands and sing freedom.
Martin Luther King Jr., 1963
Dear God,
Each one of us is Your work of art,
We are all your children.
Help us to see the beauty in one another.
Help us to appreciate the many gifts we can offer to one another.
Help us to be the people you call us to be.
Amen.
Catholic School Council (CSC)
Don’t forget, St. Mark’s CSC’s Hot Lunch Order #2 is due today, Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 11:59pm! NO exceptions will be made.
Please visit www.school-day.com to place your orders!
Knights of Columbus Stouffville Basketball Free Throw Competition
The St. Mark’s Knights of Columbus Stouffville Basketball Free Throw Competition is rescheduled to Wednesday January 28th, 2026 at St. Mark CES. Participating students will receive revised paperwork this week. We wish participants the best of luck. GO LIONS!!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Monday, January 19th:
– Dental Screening for JK, SK, and Grade 2 will be screened, and others as requested by parents/guardians; please refer to <insert attachment>
Tuesday, January 20th:
– Praying the Rosary with the Rosary Apostolate, all classes
– Theatricks Drama Program, Grades 1-3 classes, Session #3
Wednesday, January 21st:
– FDK Road Safety YRP Presentation in library, 12:30-1:30pm
Upcoming Activities and Events
January 27th: Gr4 (Skeats) STREAM Centre Visit (rescheduled) at All Saints CES, all day
January 27th: Theatricks Drama Program, Grades 1-3 classes, Session #4
January 28th: Knights of Columbus Stouffville Basketball Free Throw Competition (rescheduled) at St. Mark CES, morning only
January 29th: HERO program
– Grade 5 (Bufalini), 12:10-12:50pm
– Grade 6 (McGinnes), 12:50-1:30pm
– Grade 6 (Rastoaca), 1:45-2:25pm
January 29th: CSC meeting in library, 6:30pm
January 30th: PA Day (no school)
February 3rd: Theatricks Drama Program, Grades 1-3 classes, Session #5
February 5th: Mass, 10:00am at St. Mark Parish; families are welcome to attend
February 6th: Virtue Buddies: A Focus on Wisdom
February 9th-13th: Carnaval Week!
February 10th: Theatricks Drama Program, Grades 1-3 classes, Session #6
February 10th: Term 1 Report Cards available at 4:00pm via Parent Portal
Closing Prayer
During the month of January, let us conclude with our prayer for unity.
God of harmony and unity,
You want us all to work together to build Your kingdom.
May our ears hear Your voice clearly
May our eyes see Your beauty in all
May our understanding break down walls of fear and prejudice.
May we make our school and community
a place of friendship, a place of belonging,
a place of welcome,
where everyone feels safe.
where everyone has a place
where all are united in You, dear God.
Amen.
St. Mark, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal