Thank You!

Despite the record-breaking rain, our 2024 Walkathon was a success thanks to the incredible efforts of our PEC, fundraising committee, parent volunteers, school staff, and student leadership team. Thank you all for your efforts.

The biggest thank you goes to our families and parishioners who joined the fun, raised funds, and walked the route. We are still calculating the revenue from this event, but we can say without hesitation that we are thrilled with how the event turned out.

Our class and individual winners will be announced in next week's newsletter.

Thank you to all of our families who supported the Scholastic Book Fair. The raffle brought in $800 for our library and we sold over $3200 worth of books, giving the school 30% back to spend in rewards. Thank you so much for your support!

A special thank you to Mrs. Koh and her team of volunteers who helped set up, take down, and run the book fair. A special shout out to our Gr. 7 leaders who helped at the Book Fair as well!

It’s Oktoberfest time!

Join us for food, drinks and most importantly FUN this Saturday! Don’t miss out on the first-ever St. Michael's Oktoberfest Yodel-off!

When: October 26 from 6 - 10 PM

Where: St. Michael's school gym

Tickets: $25 - entry, dinner, and a drink

There will be limited tickets available at the door.

Please note:

Saturday evening Mass will be at 5 PM

Don’t miss out! PROST!

Our picture retake day is October 28th for those were absent on picture day or would like another portrait. Please note, students must bring their original proofs with them on October 28th if they wish to have a retake. Please indicate the reason you wish to have a retake done on your form.

The first in our series of Sacramental Preparation Evenings for Grade 2 parents will occur on Wednesday, October 30th at 7 PM.

On Thursday, October 31, at 2 PM, each class will perform a song at our inaugural Harvest Festival in the gym. Students are encouraged to wear harvest-themed costumes, such as scarecrows, farmers, pumpkins, or autumn colors like orange, black, purple, and brown. Please remember to bring a generous donation of non-perishable food items to help support those in need in our parish community and share the harvest with others!

We will once again be collecting Halloween candy in support of our Catholic Ministries in Vancouver. We send and distribute these candy gifts to remind the residents of the Downtown Eastside that they are cared for and loved. The candy bags made up from these donations are a means to engage in conversation with those most vulnerable in our city and allow the opportunity for volunteers to offer words of hope, prayer, and guidance.

Boxes will be placed below the stairs outside the office and students are encouraged to bring in some of their Halloween treats to share with others.

Our Grade 5 class will lead the school in an Assembly in honour of Remembrance Day. Please join us as we gather together in prayer on Friday, November 8th at 11 AM in the school gym.

Our Grade 7 school and CCD students have the opportunity to attend Spirit Day on Saturday, November 16th with hundreds of other young Catholics around the Archdiocese. We pray they enjoy their time and return with a renewed sense of faith and commitment to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep our candidates for Confirmation in your prayers this year.

The school administration team will be hosting a question and answer session and open evening for new families on Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit our school and meet the principal, as well as ask any questions you may have about our community.

There will also be an open house on Monday, November 25th from 9 AM - 11 AM to allow interested families to tour the school while we are in session.

Starting November 1st, students are asked to wear their WINTER UNIFORM

https://www.stmichaelschool.ca/school-uniform/

GIRLS

White school golf shirt*

Tunic (K – Gr. 3)

Tunic OR skirt (Gr. 4 – 7)

Navy blue school cardigan

Navy blue school vest (optional)

Navy blue knee-high socks OR leotards

All-black shoes (either all black runners or all black dress shoes)

BOYS

White school golf shirt

Navy blue dress pants

Navy blue school sweater

Navy blue school vest (optional)

Navy blue socks

All-black shoes (either all black runners or all black dress shoes)

Students may continue to wear their school tracksuit to school on their class gym days.

Hot Lunch

The PA is looking for more volunteers to join our Hot Lunch team. As we attempt to introduce more in-house prepped meals, we need more hands on deck. Volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kitchen volunteering is a very rewarding personal experience that promotes a stronger school community. By offering delicious and healthy lunches to students, volunteers help create happy memories for our children, while working together contributes to a strong team spirit among parents. Nothing unites people like food and working together! Come and be a part of team Hot Lunch! Email us at pa@smeschool.ca if you are interested.

SME Gala

The SME Gala 2025 is seeking TUPS volunteers for the evening of March 1st from 6 PM - 10 PM. Volunteers should have a valid BC criminal record check completed. Volunteers are also needed for the main event inside the school gym.

Please contact:

Rupa Marcus

Gala Chairperson

Email: rupa.marcus@gmail.com

Tel: 604-306-4190

We are so thankful to have a culture of support and participation from our Parent Participation Program. Kindly note that it is your responsibility to find a suitable replacement for any shifts you will miss. The school relies on the support of our parent volunteers.

Oct 26th: Oktoberfest

Oct 28th: Individual Student Retakes; Lockdown drill

Oct 29th: Confession Grade 6

Oct 30th: Grade 2 Parent Meeting 7 PM First Confession

Oct 31st: Non-uniform day - fall colours; 2 PM Harvest Assembly Performance

Nov 1st: All Saints Day Mass 9 AM; Winter Uniform season begins

Nov 3rd: Gr. 2 enrolment Mass and Family Mass with school choir 8:30 AM

Nov 4th: Fire Drill #3

Nov 5th: Confession Grade 5

Nov 8th: School Mass 9 AM; Remembrance Day Assembly 11 AM

Nov 11th: No School Remembrance Day

Nov 12th: No School Non-instructional day

Nov 14th: Gr. 6 Field Trip (TBC)

Nov 15th: School Mass 9 AM

Nov 16th: Gr. 7 Spirit Day