St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
Courage…Faith…Knowledge
I hope this email finds you and your family well, and you enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with many joyful and memorable moments.
As we anticipate the start of the school year, let us pray for students, staff and families, as they prepare for the first day of school.
God of love, Jesus the teacher, and Spirit of wisdom:
... Continue reading "Welcome Back and First Day of School Information"
Tomorrow, we celebrate Canada Day. It is with pride and gratitude that we reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and all the wonderful blessings that we enjoy as a country.
Let us offer this prayer in thanksgiving:
We thank You, O God for the many blessings You have bestowed on the people of Canada. We thank You ... Continue reading "End of Year Message"
Thursday, June 27th is Multiculturalism Day in Canada. This day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. We celebrate our diversity and appreciate the contributions of the various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society.
O God, You created all people in your image. We thank you for the astonishing variety of races and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 24-28, 2024"
Today is Father’s Day!
We give thanks for all fathers: soon-to-be fathers, birth fathers, adoptive fathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, those who fill in for fathers and those who play fathering roles in our lives.
Heavenly Father, you entrusted your Son Jesus, the child of Mary, to the care of Joseph, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 17-21, 2024"
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
Saturday was the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day follows the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day we remember Mary. We remember her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and above all, her love for God the Father, her maternal love for her son Jesus, and her compassionate love for all people. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: June 10-14, 2024"
