St. Martin's Catholic School

October 27, 2024

✍🏻 Office Information

Brief Message From the Office Staff

Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner on November 6-7th. Parents can book for this event 2 ways:

1. Use this booking link https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/9csaw

2. Use the Booking QR Code Below

Also please note: November Hot Lunch orders are live and only available through PowerSchool. Please refer to our EICS Parent Technology Handbook on how to order. All forms and fees must be completed and paid by Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 in order to receive their Hot Lunch. Sorry, no late orders are able to be accepted. Any questions please phone the office 780-632-2266.

Other Highlights of this weeks Newsletter:

Catholic Education Week Highlights 📿💙⛪
Halloween Parade and Events 🧚🎃👻
Book Fair Nov 6-7 📖📚📘

👩🏻‍🏫 💬 👪See you soon at Parent Teacher Conferences!👩🏻‍🏫 💬 👪

STMN Office Staff:

🦸🏻‍♂️ Mr. Darby Murphy (Principal)

🦸 Mrs. Melanie Sorochan (Ast. Principal)

🧙🏻‍♀️ Ms. Fronde Dubuc (Secretary)

📸 Highlights of the Week

Wearing Blue for Catholic Ed

Thank you to our school family who honoured Catholic Education by wearing Blue this week. Blue is a powerful symbol of constancy, fidelity, genuineness, and aspiration. It also holds a special connection to the Blessed Virgin Mary, making it a fitting choice during October, the month of the rosary. By wearing blue, we recognize and celebrate the vital role publicly funded Catholic schools play in shaping both education and faith across Alberta and Canada. Let’s come together to visibly show our support and pride in Catholic education!

Catholic Education Week 2024 Prayer

Heavenly Father,
you are the source of our hope and joy.
During Catholic Education Week,
help us to be brave in sharing
the reasons for our hope with others.
May our words and actions reflect
Your light and inspire those around us
to seek and find the hope You offer.

Amen

🌟 Community Engagement

Halloween is fast approaching!

In the spirit of Halloween, we are having a whole school “Parade” in the gym! All parents are welcome to take part in the event with us. For those of you who are unable to join us, we will have a link in which you can still participate through. This is what the day will look like:

8:30 – 12:02 Regular Classes

12:02-12:22: Outside Recess

12:22 – 12:42: Lunch

12:42 – 12:59: Dress up

1:00: Pre-K – grade 6 meet in the gym

1 – 1:20 (approximately): School Parade

1:25 – 1:45: All grades Just Dance, Dance party in the gym

1:45-2:55: Games/activities/movie in individual classrooms

Students are to wear normal attire to school and encouraged to change into costumes at 12:42. When picking a school costume please ensure that it is “in good taste” (not scary, gory, no blood or weapons).There is not much time for dress up, so the costume should be easy for your child to put on independently.

Halloween usually means collecting many treats! To help your child have a successful day of learning in school, please send only one treat per day in their lunches.

We are looking forward to a day full of Spooooooooooktacular fun.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear STMN Parents and Families,

We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to St. Martin’s Catholic School! Choosing their own books not only empowers children but also inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. As always, every purchase made at the Book Fair benefits our school, helping us to continue providing enriching resources for all students.

The Book Fair will take place on November 6 and November 7 during school library hours, and it will also be open after school during Parent-Teacher Interviews until 7 p.m. For those who prefer to shop online, online orders will be accepted until November 10. The Book Fair will be held in our school library, and we accept cash, credit, and debit for all purchases.

We invite you to visit the Scholastic Book Fair website to explore the digital flyers and preview some of the wonderful titles that will be available:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/stmartinscathschool2

At St. Martin’s, we believe in fostering a love of reading within the context of our Catholic values. We see reading not only as an opportunity for academic growth but also as a way to deepen our understanding of God’s creation and His plan for us. Let us continue encouraging our children to explore stories that inspire, uplift, and educate them in their faith and learning. The countdown to Bookjoy is on!

Grade 5/6 Volleyball Game - Oct 28th @ STMN (3:30pm)

Come Cheer on your Grade 5/6 SAINTS Volleyball Teams as they Play the AL Horton this Monday, Oct. 28th here at St. Martin's Catholic School. We can't wait to see the action!

Remembrance Day Fundraiser

Every Year St. Martin's likes to help fundraise for our local Legion branch. This year each student in our school will be receiving a Poppy Pin free of charge with the hope that our school community would think about a donation towards the Legion. The cost of a Pin is $2, but you are welcome to donate whatever amount you feel comfortable giving if you are able. If you are unable please do not feel the need to donate. There is a form in PowerSchool where the office will collect donations for the Poppy Campaign. Thank you so much for your support in this Remembrance Day fundraiser!

📆 Mark the Calendar

Oct. 28: Grade 5/6 Volleyball Game @ STMN vs AL Horton 🏐
Oct. 30: Booster Juice 🥤
Oct. 31: Halloween Parade and Activities 🎃
Nov. 1: Poppy Day: Kids will receive a Poppy Pin for Remembrance 🥀
Nov 1: Hotdog Friday🌭
Nov. 3: Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back) ⌚
Nov. 6: Early Dismissal - School is Done by 1:55 ⏰
Nov. 6: Spirit Day - Sports Day (Wear your favourite team) 🏈
Nov. 6: BP's Hot Lunch 🍕
Nov. 6-7: Parent Teacher Conferences 🤝
Nov. 6-7: Book Fair 📚
Nov. 8: Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:45am 🥀
Nov 8: Hotdog Friday🌭
Nov. 9-17: November Break (No School) 🔕
Nov. 18: Quesada Hot Lunch 🌮
Nov. 20: Photo Retakes Day 📸
Nov. 20: Edo Japan Hot Lunch 🍜
Nov. 22: Hotdog Friday🌭
Nov. 25: Booster Juice 🥤
Nov. 27: Cultural Empathy Presentation 👪
Nov. 27: Subway Hotlunch 🥪
Nov. 29: Hotdog Friday🌭
Dec. 3: Early Dismissal - School is Done by 1:55 ⏰
Dec. 3: BP's Hot Lunch 🍕
Dec. 16: DIV 1 Christmas Concert 🎼
Dec. 18: DIV 2 Christmas Concert 🎶

🏫 Learners and Learning

Mentorship Program Strengthens Bonds Between St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s Students

At St. Martin’s Catholic School, we are blessed to be part of a vibrant Catholic community that fosters growth and learning at every level. One of the most meaningful programs we have is our mentorship initiative with St. Mary’s Catholic Jr. High and High School. This program allows older students to serve as role models, offering guidance and support to our younger learners. It’s a beautiful expression of our Catholic values—building relationships, nurturing faith, and encouraging academic excellence across all ages.

This week, we were thrilled to welcome Mr. Kobelsky’s Grade 8 Religion class, who partnered with our Grade 3S group to assist with Language Arts. The collaboration was a huge success! The Grade 8 students provided one-on-one support, helping the younger students develop their reading and writing skills, while also building bonds that extend beyond the classroom.

These mentorship moments offer invaluable opportunities for both groups of students. The younger children benefit from personalized attention, while the older students grow in leadership and responsibility. It’s a beautiful way to create a caring, interconnected community, where learning and faith are shared.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Kobelsky and his Grade 8 students for their generosity, dedication, and willingness to inspire our younger learners. Their mentorship is helping shape the next generation of students in both faith and academics. We look forward to many more wonderful collaborations!

😁 Systemic Wellness

⛪ Faith Formation @ STMN

HOLY TRINITY PARISH BULLETIN

PARISH EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Weekday Divine Liturgies are celebrated Mon.-Fri. at 8 AM)

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This Sunday October 27th @1pm Holy Trinity church Everyone is invited to join us this Sunday to hear Sister Sophia Fuk speak. Sister Sophia, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has been serving in the war zones of Ukraine, working in orphanages. She will be sharing a spiritual message and showing videos from Ukraine that you won't want to miss. Sister Sophia holds the position of the second chief counselor in her new government role. Join us for this prayerful, enlightening and impactful presentation.