Weekly Highlights: Nov. 20-26

THANK YOU

• to everyone who has filled out the Hot Lunch survey so far.  We appreciate your feedback!

• to every family that has returned their brown envelope this month.  We are seeing a much higher rate of return this year - thank you for saving us the time and expense of labeling and sending out new envelopes!

• to the children who helped out at the reception for Father Gio this afternoon

INFORMATION

• Food Drive Need of the Week: canned soup

• Christmas Hampers 

• For many years, St. Mary's Parish has assembled Christmas Hampers to help local families who may find it especially difficult to make ends meet during the holiday season.  These hampers are meant to add some cheer to Christmas festivities as well as provide a bit of assistance with everyday living.  

• we have asked those who are able to provide items since October with our Food Drive Need of the Week - thank you for your contributions so far!

• in December we will assign each class a family to support - this is where special gift items come in (you will be told the ages and genders of the children in the family)

• Do you know of a family that could use a hamper?  Could YOUR family use a hamper?  If so, please fill out the Christmas Hamper application form.  It can be dropped off at the school office or parish office.

• Our own Mrs. Choboter, together with her husband, coordinates the hamper program as part of their family's service to the parish.  If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact her using her school email address:  kchoboter@saintmarysschool.ca

• Please be assured that all applications are kept confidential.

• Please DO NOT HESITATE to apply for a hamper.  There are times in our lives when we are able to give more, and times when we need to receive more. If this is one of the times you would benefit from receiving, there are others who would love to give to you.  One day you will pay it forward, in time, talent or treasure!

REMINDERS

• We have our Purdy's, christmas tree kit and poinsettia fundraisers running at this time. Please return your order form with payment if you are participating in one of these fundraisers. If you would like to have your account direct debited for the cost, please make a note of this on your order form.

MONDAY

• Deadline to order the Mini Christmas Tree Kits

TUESDAY

• SJB basketball camp during gym

• 3:00-4:30 pm Gr 6/7 girls’ volleyball tournament at Cornerstone Christian (parents, please remember that you must arrange transportation to and from the tournament.  If your child will be leaving school with another family, please advise the coach and/or office).

WEDNESDAY

• Mass, Grades 1 - 7, 9:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend.

• Hot Lunch: hot dogs

• 9:45-11:45 am Grade 7 field trip to Save On Foods

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

• 6:30 pm PEC meeting

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

• CISVA-wide Pro-D Day:  NO SCHOOL 

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

• Mass for Confirmation Students, 9:30 a.m.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Thursday, November 30:  Skating Field Trip for all students - permission slips were sent home last week COLOUR DAY

• Friday, December 1:  Advent Assembly to distribute wreaths; first-term Student Learning Update to be sent home

• Sunday, December 3:  First Sunday of Advent - School-led Mass, 9:30 a.m.

• Friday, December 8:  Staff Advent Retreat - NO SCHOOL

• Wednesday, December 13:  Christmas Lunch (whole school gathers in gym for lunch; lunch provided)

• Friday, December 15:  Christmas Shop (children bring $2 to shop in our "Christmas shop" for their parents/family members)

• Wednesday, December 20:  Advent Prayer Service (evening event - our "Christmas Concert" equivalent)

• Friday, December 22:  last day before holidays:  Red/Green Day; Christmas Singalong at 11:00; NOON DISMISSAL

• Monday, January 8, 2024:  SCHOOL REOPENS

Here's hoping for a super sunny week ahead!

-Mrs. Sallos