Madonna Catholic School News

Dear Madonna Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us two beautiful parables about the Kingdom of God — one about a growing seed and another about a tiny mustard seed that becomes the largest of all garden plants. These parables remind us that even the smallest acts of faith, kindness, and love can grow into something much greater than we could imagine. Just like seeds growing in a garden, God’s work in our lives often begins quietly and grows steadily, sometimes without us even realizing it.

As we near the end of our school year, we can reflect on all the little “seeds” planted in our school community — seeds of friendship, learning, prayer, and service. We’ve seen them grow throughout the year, and now, as we prepare for summer, we celebrate how far we’ve come. It’s been a joy watching our students grow in both knowledge and faith.

This month is full of excitement! We’ve already had several amazing field trips — each one an opportunity to explore, discover, and bond with classmates. And we’re not done yet! More exciting events are on the horizon, from end-of-year celebrations to special activities and community gatherings. Each of these moments is a reminder of how God blesses our school family every day.

As we enjoy these last few weeks together, let’s continue to nurture those small seeds of faith and look forward with hope to how they will grow over the summer and beyond.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Cathy Hinger, Principal

Mrs. Fiona Wimmer, Assistant Principal

June 16th - ABJ Grad Parade @ 1:00pm - former students of MCS will come for a quick parade in our school hallway to celebrate their graduation accomplishment!

June 19th - FitSet Ninja In-School Fieldtrip - all grades

June 20th - National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21st - First Communion Mass @ 5:00pm

June 25th - Final Assembly of the year & Grade 4 Farewell

On Thursday, June 19, our Madonna School Community will be able to access a very exciting opportunity. With great thanks to our School Council and an anonymous donor we have been able to book Fitset Ninja. They will be setting up a fun course in our gym for the day!

Be sure to have your returned consent form sent to your child's teacher this week so that they can participate in the fun!

As we celebrate National Indigenous History Month our Grade 1’s led us in a beautiful assembly honoring Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.

St. Kateri was the first Indigenous saint in the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656 and got very sick when she was little. Even though she lost her family and had many challenges, she stayed strong in her faith.

When she was 19, she chose to follow Jesus and lived a kind and holy life. Some people didn’t understand her choice, but she never gave up. She prayed a lot and helped others. St. Kateri died when she was 24 years old.

She became a saint in 2012 and is now the patron saint of nature, the environment, and Indigenous people. We remember her for her love of Jesus and her strength.

The EICS Board of Trustees has approved the new fee structure and fees for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit the website’s Fee Schedule.

NOTE: Setting up a payment plan prior to July 1 will provide families the benefit of a 6-month payment schedule which starts August 15 and will secure your child’s seat on the bus.

If transportation services will be required, please:

• Log into PowerSchool (contact the school if you encounter login issues)

• Click “SchoolEngage - Student Forms” on the left

• Complete the form titled “B.1) 2025-2026 Transportation Request Form” for each student who will be accessing transportation*

Please complete this no later than May 31, 2025.

Fees will be applied on the Parent Portal on June 17, 2025, and you will receive an invoice. Busing will be assigned once the payment plan has been set up OR upon receipt of full payment of fees.

*Note: If you have already done this, there is no need to submit a second form.

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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