Truth and Reconciliation

Next week, our CISVA schools will continue on their journey towards universal brotherhood with our Indigenous brothers and sisters. As we approach our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember the words of our Holy Father:

“In a fraternal spirit, I encourage the Bishops and the Catholic community to continue taking steps towards the transparent search for truth and to foster healing and reconciliation. These steps are part of a journey that can favour the rediscovery and revitalization of your culture, while helping the Church to grow in love, respect and specific attention to your authentic traditions.” His Holiness Pope Francis, April 1st 2022.

The students and staff will be working together on a number of activities throughout the week to learn more about our Indigenous peoples and their traditions. We pray that through God’s grace, we can continue to grow in Christ’s love as one family in Christ. There will be no school on Monday, September 30th for our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This week, your child received a proof sheet from Artona. This sheet displays your child(ren)'s image and unique QR code to view and order online. If you have already ordered online, you may recycle the proof sheet. Online orders should arrive within the next 3 weeks.

Absent Students and Retakes

Artona will be onsite again on October 28th for those who were absent on picture day or require a retake. Please note, if you would like a retake you must send the proof sheet with your child on October 28th.

This week we had a lot of excitement around our chocolate sale fundraiser. We announced our early bird draw winner and she was excited to receive her prize basket from the office. Congratulations, Hannah!

Class Totals

When we work together, we can accomplish great things. Here are the class totals for boxes sold so far:

Kindergarten - 8 boxes sold

Grade 1 - 21 boxes sold

Grade 2 - 11 boxes sold

Grade 3 - 31 boxes sold

Grade 4 - 25 boxes sold

Grade 5 - 14 boxes sold

Grade 6 - 16 boxes sold

Grade 7 - 23 boxes sold

Total boxes sold = 149

So far, the team has handed out 293 of 350 boxes of chocolates for sale and has collected payment for 149 of them.... and we still have a full week to go! Let's work together to sell all 350 boxes and reach our fundraising goal of $6 500 for our school.

There is still time to order another box using the link below. Our fundraising team will also be collecting payment by credit card or cheque on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday after school in the upper parking lot.

A reminder that any student who read or was read to over the summer can go pick up their Summer Reading Club medal at any public library until the end of September. Students who participated in this program will be recognized at a later assembly.

Scholastic Orders can now be completed online!

Paper flyers were distributed to Grades K - 6 this week.

Orders can be completed at any time in the month.

Quick summary:

Go to scholastic.ca/clubshop

Create an account or log in to existing account; place order.

Enter school code (RC249384)

Orders will ship direct to your home to reduce handling.

Shipping is free when you spend over $40 and enter the school code!

Thanks for your support of this school program.

Fall sports are well underway with our boys' soccer and girls' volleyball season with games starting next week. All practices and games can be found on our Athletics Calendar. Please click the link below to access it.

Save the Date: Coat Drive to Keep Our Community Cozy!

As the chilly weather arrives, we’re excited to kick off our annual Coat Drive from October 1-15! We’re collecting gently used coats for all ages, from newborns to adults, to donate to our local community center. Last year, we donated over 60 coats to displaced families from Ukraine. We'll share more details on where to drop off coats in the coming weeks.

Let’s work together to keep everyone warm this winter!

Hot lunch ordering closes at midnight on September 20th. Please ensure your order is placed and paid for online before the deadline. Please note – unpaid orders will be removed from the system after the deadline.

If you have not placed an order yet, please go to sme.hotlunches.net and create a new account in the system. You will then be able to make an order. Please be aware that only CREDIT CARD payments are accepted. We ask that you do not leave cash or cheques at the school’s office, nor send them to your children's classrooms.

Hot Lunch program will start on Tuesday, October 1.

St. Michael's Parents' Association would like to inform our parents that the PA has a new email address. Please email us at pa@smeschool.ca with any questions or comments regarding the Association's activities.

Get ready for an exciting day at our annual Parish Walkathon! Join us in the school gym on October 20, 2024, after the 8:30AM mass to 2:00 PM for a day filled with fun, games, food, and fantastic prizes.

We'll be exploring our neighborhood with 5km and 10km routes, perfect for all fitness levels.

*Interested in Sponsoring?*

We’re inviting individuals and businesses to become sponsors for our Walkathon!

- $250: Get a printed sign displayed inside the gym.

- $500: Have a printed sign placed at a checkpoint along the walking path.

To become a sponsor, please email sjdcruz@hotmail.com by Saturday, October 5th. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our community and promote your business!

Our goal is to raise $20,000, and your participation will help us achieve it! Let’s come together as a community to make this event a huge success! Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there!

Sept 24th: Confession Grade 6; PEC Meeting

Sept 25th: Fire Drill #1

Sept 26th: Peer Helper Training

Sept 27th: School Mass 9 AM

Sept 28th: St. Michael's Feast Day Dinner Dance 6 PM (following 5 PM Mass)

Sept 30th: No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Oct 1st: Confession Grade 5

Oct 3rd: Foundational Skills Assessments begin (Gr. 4 & 7 only)

Oct 4th: School Mass 9 AM; Used Uniform Store 3 - 3:30 PM

Oct 6th: Family Mass 8:30 AM with the school choir

Oct 8th: Confession Grade 4; Grade 6 Immunizations

Oct 9th: Grade 2 Assembly 9:15 AM

Oct 10th: Earthquake Drill #1

Oct 11th: Professional Development Day - No School