Halfway through January already, which means nearly halfway through the school year - it's going so quickly!

THANK YOU 

• to everyone who is promptly handing in permission slips for upcoming field trips. Legally, all students attending a trip need a signed permission slip.

INFORMATION

• Ms. Kessler is looking for volunteers who would be able to do hair/makeup for the upcoming Spring Musical. If you are willing to help out with this, please contact Ms. Kessler at mkessler@saintmarysschool.ca for more information.

• Did you want to buy a ticket for the Big Raffle but didn’t get a chance? A limited number of single tickets are available from the school office for sale. Tickets are $20 each and you have a chance to win $100, $500 or even $1,500! Please contact Mrs. Netzlaw to purchase your ticket. 

• Tickets are now on sale for our Bingo Night (February 18) . You can purchase your tickets at https://saintmarysschool.ca/bingo for $25/person. Please note: this is a 19+ event, no minors are allowed. 

REMINDERS

• Please return any raffle books (with sold or unsold tickets) and money for the Big Raffle as soon as possible. These need to be in by Monday, January 16th at the latest.

• Our West Coast Seeds fundraiser has launched. To order go to this special fundraising link.

• St Mary's Preschool and Elementary School will be hosting the Ready Set Learn program.  This session will be held from 10:45am-11:30am on Friday, January 27th in the kindergarten classroom and is for families (parents, caregivers and children) about to start either preschool for the first time or kindergarten in September 2023. If you are interested in attending, please pre-register by emailing Mrs. Chiappetta at jchiappetta@saintmarysschool.ca by January 23rd. 

• Dress for the weather!  Students will go outside for recess and lunch most days, even if there is light rain or cold.  In extreme weather conditions we will keep them inside.  Please make sure that your children come to school with warm/waterproof clothing and footwear, even if it is not raining in the morning - we know how quickly weather can change here!

• In the event of a school closure due to bad weather, we will make an announcement via email, Facebook group and on our website.

MESSAGE FROM THE PEC

Your PEC will be conducting a review of the parent participation program at our school and we are requesting input. The PEC will be looking into multiple aspects of the program, two of which will include the total commitment of hours required per year as well as if a new tabulation model and associated monetary penalty would be beneficial. The topic will be discussed at the next PEC meeting on January 25th and any changes made would come into effect for the 2023/24 school year.

If you would like to provide input please reach out to our chairperson at pecchair@saintmarysschool.ca

MONDAY: 

• Musical rehearsal 7:30-8:30 am.  These rehearsals are only for the principal cast members.  You would have been notified if your child is meant to attend.

• Grade 6 Field Trip to Chilliwack Museum

• Talent Show Auditions for those who signed up for this day.

TUESDAY:

• Musical rehearsal 7:30-8:30 am.

• Full School Field Trip to Cinderella at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.  ***only those students with signed permission slips may attend.  Others will remain at the school.  Please make sure forms are in by Monday***

• Talent Show Auditions for those who signed up for this day.

• Grade 4/5 Boys Volleyball at Watson Elementary (parents are responsible for taking the students there and picking up afterwards.  Please let the coach know if someone other than you will be driving your child).

• Grade 4/5 Girls Volleyball Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Confirmation Meeting for Students, Parents and Sponsors, 6:00 p.m. in the church

WEDNESDAY:  

• Hot Lunch:  chicken burgers

• Musical Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

• Mass, Grades 2 - 7 (please wear sweaters) - all families welcome!

• Talent Show Auditions for those who signed up for this day.

• Grade 4/5 Boys Volleyball Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Grade 4/5 Girls Volleyball Game at Vedder Elementary, 2:30 p.m. (parents are responsible for taking the students there and picking up afterwards.  Please let the coach know if someone other than you will be driving your child).

THURSDAY:  

• Musical Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

• Talent Show Auditions for those who signed up for this day.

• Grade 7 Basketball Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY: 

• Talent Show Auditions for those who signed up for this day.

SATURDAY:

SUNDAY:

Have a great day!