Madonna Catholic School News

Dear Madonna Catholic School Community,

As we begin the final week of Lent, we reflect on Jesus' journey to the cross. On Palm Sunday, we celebrate His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The crowds praise Him, waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” But soon, these same people turn against Him, and He suffers for us. Jesus shows us His great love through His sacrifice, even though He was innocent.

This Holy Week, let’s remember Jesus' humility and love. Do we welcome Him into our hearts in good times and bad? Let this week help us grow in faith and prepare to celebrate His resurrection with gratitude.

Mrs. Cathy Hinger, Principal

Mrs. Fiona Wimmer, Assistant Principal

April 12 - Come see the Madonna Admin team @ the Trade Fair today between 12:00-2:00pm

April 18 - Good Friday - SCHOOL IS CLOSED

April 21 - Easter Monday - SCHOOL IS CLOSED

April 25 - Madonna Family Games Night - see info below!

B-I-N-G-O! The annual Family Bingo Night will be on Friday, April 25 at 6:00pm.

Don't miss the fun, laughs and prizes at this very popular event!

Madonna Catholic families should pre-register on the hot lunch website.

All pre-registered seats will be entered into a draw for a prize!

Space is limited so make sure to save your seats today!

CLICK HERE: BUY MY BINGO SEAT

Yummy food and prizes at the cash only concession stand and raffle!

Our Cogito Fawcett class led the school in an assembly focussed on the Feast of St. John Baptist de La Salle, who is the patron saint of educators. He was a key pioneer in the area of teacher formation, and founded an order dedicated to the teaching of youth, particularly those without the means to pay. The kindergarten students helped us to pray not only for those who work in school settings but also for our students...our reason to come here each day!!

Grade 4O using chocolate to explore how sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks are created through pressure and heat.

Mrs. Smith from Ecole OLPH School came to Madonna this week to meet our future grade 5 students and explain the possible option courses that they can sign up for nextyear. Students took home their registration package and we ask that they return one signed form inside the package to their classroom teacher before April 25.

**April 15 @ 9:30am parents can register for OLPH Sports for Life and Performing Arts Programs via PowerSchool. Parents will need to complete this step in order to secure a spot in those programs for next year. For more information please visit this link: https://olph.eics.ab.ca/programs/options

Ms Andrea and Ms Emma had a wonderful turn out at noon recess on Monday, April 7 for our co-operative noon hour club called Battle Buddies. Students were grouped together to participate in a cup stacking relay race. Those present heard and saw a lot of laughter, some sincere problem solving and plenty of encouragement of team members!

OLPH (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish)

Masses at OLPH will be livestreamed. Please join using this link. https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/videos/

Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacramental preparation.

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