St. Mark School Mini Messenger
April 14, 2017
Phone: 668-7390 Fax: 668-7393
NO SCHOOL REMINDER!
Friday, April 7th – Staff Retreat
Friday, April 14th – Good Friday
April 17th to April 21st – Easter Break
Community Council Meeting – PLEASE join us!
The next St. Mark Community Council meeting will take place on Thursday, April 27th
at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend. Babysitting is provided.
St. Mark, our Patron Saint – Wear school colors today – Wear Blue and Orange!
St. Mark was an evangelist, or Gospel writer. In fact, he was the pioneer in Gospel writing. His is the shortest and the oldest of the Gospels. Little is known of Mark except from the New Testament. He was not one of the twelve apostles, but was a member of the first Christian community. Mark's gospel was a great contribution to the Church. It included oral and written tradition concerning the words and deeds of Jesus. Mark knew that to accept the Risen Jesus meant to come to terms with the cross. Today as we celebrate this day in honour of our Patron Saint, all students and staff will receive a treat!
Multicultural Day
St. Mark School will be hosting a Multicultural Day on Wednesday, May 17th. The morning will consist of four half hour stations and the afternoon will have an array of entertainment. We are looking for St. Mark parents, family and friends to help educate the students about different cultures. Please contact the school at 659-7390 if you are interested in organizing a station in the morning or providing some entertainment in the afternoon or perhaps both. Plans are coming together; we’re looking forward to an awesome day! We hope you join us in participating by holding an event, sharing your talent, or joining us for an afternoon of cultural dance entertainment. Thank you to the Multicultural Association for their ongoing support to St. Mark School.
Grade 8 After Grad Fundraiser
The Grade 8 After Grad Committee is holding a “Ukrainian Supper” fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3rd. Perogies, sausage, bun, drink for $15. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards Grade 8 After Grad activities.
Order forms went home with all students this week. Order forms and payment are due back before or on the morning of Monday, April 24th. Please pay for your ticket by cash only. Thanks for your support.
St. Mark Spring Bingo – THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who organized and volunteered their time, thank you to all who attended and made this evening such a success! Thank you to Maple Leaf for their donation of the hot dogs for the bingo!
Important Days to Remember!
April 14-21 Good Friday/Easter Break – No School
May 18-22 Professional Learning Day/School Holiday/Victoria Day – No School
Friday, June 9th Professional Learning Day – No School
Wednesday, June 28th Last Day of Classes
Friday, June 30th School Closed for Summer