St. Mary's Catholic School

We’ve all heard the famous adage, actions speak louder than words. No other time does this ring truer than during the holiday season. This makes it a perfect time to encourage your church, ministry, and family to put their faith into action to help the less fortunate and renew your spiritual connection to God.

Try these actions during the holiday blitz to keep you and yours grounded in Jesus Christ:

Fast before the big day.

Only the most disciplined believers will be able to resist the smell of roasted turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Try scheduling a fast prior to Thanksgiving that will renew your mind and spirit. As a family, fast from something that you typically take for granted.

Donate personal items to a local charity.

If God has blessed your family with an abundance of material possessions, a great way to put thanksgiving into action is to donate some of those things to the less fortunate among us. You can do this by donating food, clothes, or even toys that your kids no longer enjoy. These small items can become a huge blessing that restores someone’s faith in God.

Serve at a local homeless shelter or soup kitchen.

Being a helper to the less fortunate is one of the greatest lessons that we can teach our children. This theme is emphasized throughout the Christian faith.

Have each family member contribute to the meal.

Put your gratitude into action by contributing to the Thanksgiving dinner. This should consist of dishes and desserts created with love and it will strengthen your familial bond. Allow young children to help with meal preparation while older children are challenged with this responsibility. Take great enjoyment in this teaching moment.

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The upcoming parent council meeting has been moved from Oct. 19th to Oct. 26th @ 6:30pm. This meeting will feature two of our fabulous teachers, Mr. Manderson and Miss. Yaremcio will be available to chat about their teaching philosophy and courses. This meeting will also be a hybrid meeting with those who can attend in person at St. Mary's are very welcome in the building but also a virtual option for those who may not be able to make it in person. The link for this meeting is available here: PARENT COUNCIL MEETING LINK OCT. 26th

With the 2022/2023 school year well under way, it is now time to begin thinking about and planning your child’s graduation ceremony. As your St. Mary’s grad coordinators, we would like to have a meeting on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm in the school theatre to review the budget and events for Grad 2023. The main purpose of this meeting is to address any questions you have and to try to get you informed and involved in your child’s graduation this year.

Your student’s picture proofs were sent home on Thursday! Picture Orders are due by October 17. If you are not ordering online, please have all orders into the Office by October 17. Picture retakes will be taking place on November 22.

All curricular-based general school fees (ie. Options, Transportation etc.) have been uploaded into PowerSchool. Athletics Fees for various sports (ie. Volleyball, X-Country, Golf) will be added before the end of October.

The Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) is comprised of Alberta post-secondary institutions including colleges, universities, and technical institutes; the RCMP, and Canadian Forces.

ELAA was established to provide information about post-secondary opportunities available in Alberta through the coordinated activities of its members.

It also provides an excellent forum for the exchange of information and professional development.

• Oct. 10: Thanksgiving Monday (School Closed to Students)

• Oct. 14-15: Sr. Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Two Hills

• Oct 20: Grad Meeting @ 7:00pm

• Oct. 21-22: Sr. Boys and Girls Volleyball @ Lac La Bich

• Oct. 26: Parent Council Meeting @ 6:30pm (In-Person and Virtual)

• Oct. 27: ELAA Event @ STMY

• Oct. 28-29: Jr. Boys and Girls Volleyball Home Tournament @ St. Mary's

The Jr and Sr High XCountry were in action this past week; catch all the fun in photos below. A special congratulations to the following junior cross-country runners who finished in the top 10 in their first meet.

• Natalia Salinas-Saez - 5th in the junior girls category

• Jaxon Sarafinchan - 7th in the junior boys category

• Austin Ezio - 9th in the senior boys category

The St. Mary's Senior Volleyball teams are hosting a BACON FUNDRAISER to help offset the costs associated with attending out of town volleyball tournaments. Please see the link to order!

https://stmarysvolleyball.myteamfund.ca

Fundraiser ends Thursday, October 20th at 11:00 pm

Pick up Tuesday, November 1st at 11:00 am @ St. Mary's!

Email: stmy@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stmy.eics.ab.ca/
Location: St Mary's Catholic School, Vegreville, AB, Canada
Phone: (780)632-3934
Twitter: @stmarys_veg