March 2019 Newsletter

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REMINDER!  DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE 19/20 SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 4TH/19.   Registration forms received after this date will be subject to a $50 late charge. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration for 2019/20 Before and After School Care program must be submitted by March 4th.  Space is limited. **Even if you are planning on using the program on an “occasional use only” basis,  registration package MUST be completed   --------------------------------------------------------------------- There are a few vacancies in our 3 and 4 year old Preschool classes for next year.  Registration forms are available from the school office.   Please register as soon as possible.   -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2018 TUITION TAX RECEIPTS WERE ENCLOSED IN THE BROWN ENVELOPE Remember!!!!!!  This is a tax credit and you MUST claim this tax credit under: Charitable Donations *St. Mary’s is bound by Revenue Canada’s Tax laws  Calculations to determine amount eligible for tuition tax receipts are very complex.  Each year, the school is audited and, based on the financial statements, our auditors calculate the religious and secular cost of education.  Your 2018 tax receipt reflects these calculations.    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES Thursday, April 11th  (between 5—8 pm) Friday, April 12th (between 8 a.m.—Noon) Conferences will be scheduled in 10 minute blocks.  The purpose of these conferences is to give students an opportunity to showcase the wonderful work they have been doing.   This is not the time to discuss issues/concerns—please make another appointment to meet with the teacher.  To arrange a time, please complete & submit the form enclosed in the brown envelope..  The conference schedule will be sent home in late March.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORMS CONTAINED IN THE BROWN ENVELOPE AND RETURN TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE    - Parent Service hours for month of February - REQUEST FOR STUDENT-LED CONFERENCE APRIL 11th AND 12th     St. Mary's Showcase Variety Show Please join us for St. Mary’s Showcase Variety Show Friday, March 15th at 1:15 pm in the gym   School Masses in March   Sunday, March 3rd—9:30 a.m.   Wednesday, March 6th—9:00 a.m.  (Ash Wednesday Mass)   SHOPPING THROUGH OUR SCHOOL PROGRAM   Stop by the school office ANYTIME to purchase gift cards from any of the following businesses:   Superstore                                             Greek Islands Saveon Foods                                       Shoppers Drug Mart Safeway                                                 Esso Fraser Valley Meats                              Shell Walmart                                                 Petrocan Homer Restaurant                                Chevron  Tim Hortons                                          Starbucks   Parent Association (PFG) meeting  Monday, March 4th  @ 7 pm in the staff room   Parent Service Hours VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR PARKING FUNDRAISER - 16 & 17 MARCH. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR YEARBOOK?   DEADLINE TO ORDER IS MAY 10TH   If you are not sure if you already ordered one, please call the school office.   Cost is $25/book.   HOT LUNCH FORMS FOR  APRIL/MAY/JUNE ARE ENCLOSED IN BROWN ENVELOPE VERY IMPORTANT THAT FORMS BE RETURNED BY MARCH 8th AS ORDERING WILL TAKE PLACE OVER SPRING BREAK   A HUGE  thank you to our hot lunch volunteers!  Your commitment to this program is very much appreciated by students, staff and parents!   SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS March 5th, 2019   Students will be treated to a pancake breakfast (complete with all the trimmings), courtesy of Mrs. O and the Grade Six class.

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