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Highlights of the Week: Sept. 26 - October 2

THANK YOU

  • to Mrs. Choboter and the Grade 7 class for planning and presenting the Tuesday assembly about Terry Fox, helping us all to understand more about this man and his cause, and why we continue to run each year

  • to Miss Gillespie and her team of staff members for organizing and assisting as the actual run on Thursday - what a great community event! It sparked conversation among staff that we need to do more of these runs for fun through the year - it was great to see the interaction between different classes!

  • to those who came out to the Hot Lunch meeting on Wednesday evening - it was so wonderful to see new faces meeting together! We will have details about the revamped hot lunch program very soon!

INFORMATION:

  • There is NO Grade 6/7 Girls Volleyball practice this week, as the coach is away at camp

REMINDERS:

  • Sports practices started this week - please note that information about practices and games/meets can usually be found on our Athletics Calendar. PLEASE NOTE: Only students who are taking part in practices can be on the field/playground or in the gym. There is NO supervision for older or younger siblings.past 3:05 p.m. The playground itself is reserved for After School Care.

  • As extra-curricular activities begin to start up again, just a reminder that there is no supervision for siblings not participating in the activity after school.

  • Supervision does not begin until 8:25 am. Please refrain from leaving students unsupervised at the school prior to this time.

  • Coupon book sales - deadline to return orders/coupon books is Sept 26th

  • Bus riders - if you will not be riding the bus in the morning, please make sure to notify your bus driver.

  • If you have any questions regarding uniforms, please contact Swiss Pro directly - the office does not have any information about your order

MONDAY:

  • DEADLINE to return coupon books. Please send $10 to the school to cover the cost of the coupon book, or return the coupon book if you do not want to purchase it by today.

  • Choir practice at lunch for all students in grades 3-7 who would like to join Choir this year. We will be singing at our first Mass on Sunday, October 2.

TUESDAY:

  • Grade 7s to Camp Squeah for Outdoor Education. Please make sure you arrive at school on time, as the bus will be leaving promptly at 9:00.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Mass for Grades 2 - 6. If weather permits, please wear school sweaters to all Masses. All family members are welcome to attend - we love to see you there!

  • Grade 6 Field Trip to City Hall

  • Grade 7 at Camp Squeah

  • Cross Country Practice, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  • PEC Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY:

  • Orange Shirt Day

    • PLEASE NOTE: on days such as Orange Shirt Day, or other days to raise awareness of an issue, students choosing not to wear that colour should be wearing full uniform. It is NOT a general Colour Day

  • Choir practice at lunch for all students in grades 3-6 who would like to join Choir this year. Normally we will have just one practice each week; the day is yet to be determined.

  • Grade 7 returns from Camp Squeah

  • Soccer Practice, 3:00 pm

  • Cross country meet at Townsend Fields at 3:15 pm (Parents must transport their child(ren) to the meet and take them home afterwards. If your child will be traveling with another family, please advise the coach of this).

FRIDAY:

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NO SCHOOL (office is closed)

SATURDAY:

  • Chilliwack Pro-Life "Walk for Life" Fundraiser

SUNDAY:

  • School-led Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Looking for a great turn-out of St. Mary's students at this Mass!

    • Lectors and choir members: please arrive at 9:15 a.m. in FULL and COMPLETE uniform

    • Other students attending: please consider wearing your school uniform to Mass to promote our school!

Have a wonderful week!