With the cold days of winter upon us, please remind your child(ren) to wear clothing appropriate for the weather (i.e. boots, warm jacket, mitts, toques). If weather conditions are reasonable, students will go outside to get some fresh air during recess and lunch breaks.

In the event of inclement weather, such as snow, please monitor your email and the school website - www.stmichaelschool.ca.

You will receive an email by 7:30 AM if the school is closed.

Please do not tie up the school and parish telephone lines by trying to call these offices. If you do not receive an email from the school office, the school is open.

All emails will be made by 7:30 AM.

As travelling conditions vary depending on where you live, please use your judgment regarding sending your child(ren) to school. The staff, however, will always work to keep the school open when safety is not in question.

Our Kindergarten applications are now closed for the 2025-2026 school year.

Applications for students in Grade 1 - 7 will remain open until the end of March.

Registration forms for new families can be found on our school website https://www.stmichaelschool.ca/how-to-apply/

The CISVA basketball season runs through January and February for Grades 5, 6, and 7. All games and practices have been added to the school Athletics Calendar. Please see the link below. We look forward to cheering on all of our St. Michael's teams. As always, we are grateful to the coaches, teachers, and parents who help ensure our students have the opportunity to participate in the league.

Please continue to pray for those students receiving the sacrament of First Reconciliation on Wednesday, January 15th.

Come to school dressed as your favourite animal! Don’t worry, it will be like Noah’s Ark where zebras and lions get along. Please bring a food bank item to support our parish community outreach.

Additionally, the student leadership team will host a hot chocolate sale on the same day! Please bring $2 for hot chocolate if you would like a warming sip!

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6th at 7 PM. Please note attendance for every family is mandatory and a requirement of our Parent Participation Program. Only one family member needs to be in attendance.

Re-registration packages and 2024 tax receipts will be distributed at the meeting.

Childcare will be available at the school for those families who may need it to attend.

Tickets for the most exquisite event of the year; Casino Royale Gala, go on sale starting January 12, 2025. Tickets will be available for purchase at the school and church offices and after weekly Sunday Masses. Ticket sales will end on February 20, 2025.

Early bird special – table for 10 people only $500, offer ends January 31, 2025. Limited VIP tickets sold separately for only $80, with general entry $60.

TUPS tickets will be available for sale at $20.00 each (limited to 30 spots).

Ticket payment options:

Cash, cheque & debit/credit card (2.65% service fee will apply)

Get your tickets early and be a part of what will be a fabulous evening!

Volunteer opportunities:

Volunteers are needed on the afternoon of Thursday February 27 and Friday February 28 morning and afternoon for setup, and the afternoon of Sunday March 02 for clean up.

TUPS volunteers are needed for the evening of March 01, from 6pm-10pm.

Contact:

Rupa Marcus

Gala Chairperson

For more information and Volunteer opportunities

Email: rupa.marcus@gmail.com

Tel:604-306-4190

Jan 12th: 8:30 AM Family Mass with school choir

Jan 14th: Confession for Gr. 3

Jan 15th: First Confession 7 PM

Jan 17th: 9 AM School Mass

Jan 21st: Confession for Gr. 7, Gr. 3 Assembly at 9:15 AM

Jan 24th: Professional Development Day No School

Jan 28th: Confession for Gr. 6, PEC meeting after 7:30 PM Mass

Jan 30th: Non-uniform day. Theme: favourite animals

Jan 31st: School Mass 1st Friday (Food bank K - 3)