St. Michael's News
January 24th, 2025
Upcoming Events and Activities
Professional Development Day
Please note there will be no school on Friday, January 24th to allow the staff to complete their first aid re-certification.
Friday, Jan 24, 2025, 08:00 AM
Non-Uniform Day - January 30th
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!
Save the Date - St. Michael's School AGM
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.
Scholastic Orders
Paper flyers have been distributed this week to grades K - 3. We had limited number of flyers, but have put some at the front entrance slot (next to the office) and on the bulletin board. Flyers can also be viewed online at https://bookclubs.scholastic.ca/
Scholastic Orders are now completed online!
Orders can be completed at any time in the month.
How to order:
Go to scholastic.ca/clubshop
Create an account or log in to your existing account to place your order.
Enter our school code (RC249384).
Orders can be shipped directly to your home or to the school.
Shipping is free when you spend over $40 and enter the school code!
Thank you for your support of this school program.
Community News
Parent Participation February Deadline
As outlined in our Parent Participation Guidelines, all participating families are required to complete and log at least 20 hours of participation by the end of February. If you have not yet completed 20 hours, or will not complete 20 hours by the end of February, please contact our Parent Participation Coordinator as soon as possible at parentparticipation@smeschool.ca
Winter Fair - Monday, February 10, 2025, 5:00 - 8:00pm.
Formerly known as Mardi Gras, Winter Fair is our annual carnival before the beginning of the Lent and is definitely a favourite at our school!
Fun, Fun and more FUN! An evening for the whole family! Carnival is open to everyone so bring your friends.
Amazing news for this year’s Winter Fair! Game prices are now half of last year’s prices, giving your kids double the fun! Skip the long lines by pre-purchasing your tickets early. Enjoy more time for carnival games, the bouncy castle, delicious treats, and so much more. Your kids will love the extra fun and you’ll love the savings!
Winter Fair (Mardi Gras) passports are available for purchase via the hot lunch website, school office, and AGM meeting; they may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event. We also require additional volunteers to assist with this event; please contact nathan.st.michael@gmail.com to volunteer.
St. Michael's Gala
Exciting News!
Tickets for St. Michael's Casino Royale Gala are now on sale. Come join us for an evening of fun with a catered buffet dinner, casino games and music. There will be wonderful items for sale through both a silent auction and a live auction.
Tickets are available for purchase at the school and parish office and after weekly Sunday Masses. Ticket sales will end on February 20, 2025.
Early bird special – table for 10 people for only $500, offer ends January 31, 2025.
Limited VIP tickets are sold separately for only $80, with general entry $60.
Childcare tickets will be available for sale at $20.00 each.
Ticket payment options:
Cheques payable to St. Michael's Parish
Cash
To purchase your ticket with a debit or credit card, please visit the school office. (2.65% service fee will apply)
Volunteer opportunities:
- Ticket sales after weekly Sunday Masses.
- Set up on Thursday, February 27th after school
- Set up on Friday, February 28th
- Clean up on Sunday, March 2nd
Childcare volunteers are needed for the evening of March 1st, from 6pm-10pm.
Contact:
Rupa Marcus
Gala Chairperson
For more information and Volunteer opportunities
Email: rupa.marcus@gmail.com
Jan 24th: Professional Development Day No School
Jan 28th: Confession for Gr. 6, PEC meeting after 7:30 PM Mass
Jan 29th: 7 PM Gr. 2 Parent Meeting
Jan 30th: Non-uniform day & hot chocolate sale. Theme: favourite animals
Jan 31st: School Mass 1st Friday (Food bank K - 3)
Catholic Schools Week
Feb 2nd: 8:30 AM Family Mass with the school choir
Feb 4th: Confession for Gr. 5
Feb 5th: 9:15 AM Gr. 7 Assembly; 7 PM Gr. 2 Parent Meeting
Feb 6th: 7 PM Annual General Meeting
Feb 7th: 9AM School Mass; 3 - 3:30 PM Used Uniform Sale
Feb 10th: Parent's Association Winter Fair
Feb 11th: Confession for Gr. 4
Feb 13th and 14th: Catholic Educators Conference No School
Feb 17th: Family Day Holiday No School
Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622