Such a weekend of weather contrasts!  I am reminded each time I go out that although we may see some sunshine, winter is definitely not over! I see that we have a chance of flurries tomorrow; please be sure children come to school with warm clothing and footwear.  For our little ones, it's important to have that extra change of clothes in the backpack during this rainy season.  It can be very uncomfortable to have to sit in class in wet clothing, and while we sometimes have spare things available, we can't always accommodate all needs.  If your child did come home in borrowed clothes one day, please be sure to return them for the next person!

THANK YOU 

• to the students who auditioned for this week's Talent Show - it will be exciting to see them!  Thank you also to the staff members who ran the auditions and have been facilitating the presentation.

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

• 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. 

• For the cast members attending morning practices for the spring musical - you are to go directly to the gym (not the school building) at 7:30 am. Parents - if the directors aren’t in the gym when you arrive,  please wait with your child until the gym is open.  Practices are Monday to Thursday only.

MONDAY: 

TUESDAY:

• Grade 4/5 Boys Volleyball at Cheam 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.

• First Holy Communion Meeting for Students, Parents and Sponsors, 6:30 p.m. in the church

WEDNESDAY:  

• Hot Lunch:  pizza

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

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

• Grade 4/5 Girls Volleyball Game at Sardis Elementary, 3:00 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).

• PEC Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY:  

• Grade 6/7 Basketball Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY: 

• NO Musical Rehearsal

• Colour Day

• Talent Show

• Ready, Set, Learn! at 10:45 a.m., for those who registered

• Student Progress Reports to be sent home

SATURDAY:

SUNDAY: