I hope that during this Thanksgiving weekend we all can take time to pause and reflect on the multitude of things we can be grateful for. God has blessed us all with many gifts; let us praise Him for his continued generosity!
Sincerely in Christ, Miss Welsh
BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Dates of Note
Monday, October 11, 2021:THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 15, 2021: SIGNING UP FOR A PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TIME AVAILABLE VIA ONVOLUNTEER
Friday, October 15, 2021: SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AT 9:00 AM (led by Grade 5 class)
Sunday, October 17, 2021: SMES CHOIR SINGS AT THE 10:30 AM MASS
Sunday, October 17, 2021: KRISPY KREME DONUT SALES (sold after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021: HEAD CHECKS
Tuesday, October 19, 2021: PEC MEETING 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 20, 2021: NON-UNIFORM DAY Wear a traditional heritage outfit and bring a loonie or toonie for Cops for Cancer
Friday, October 22, 2021: NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY
NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
REMINDER:
PARKING LOT SAFETY AT ST. MATTHEW’S
This message is for all caregivers who drop off students in the morning: please do not use the back lane by Holy Cross high school (near their gym/field) to travel towards St. Matthew’s to drop off your child(ren). It is not permitted due to safety concerns.
There have been several incidents in the past week where students and staff at Holy Cross have almost been hit by cars being driven in this area.
I know that everyone is committed to the safety of our entire SMES/Holy Cross community; let’s keep our schools and students SAFE!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Parents: on Friday, November 5, 2021, you will have an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with your child’s classroom teacher.
Families will have an opportunity to book a time beginningFriday, October 15, 2021 using the OnVolunteer system.Just log into your parent portal, look in the top left section of your portal where it says, People Needed, and find your child’s teacher’s name/grade and click on it to choose a preferred time. Don’t remember your log in information for OnVolunteer? Please contact the school office at 604-589-7545 or office@stmatthewselementary.ca for more information.
Also note that:
Interviews will take place between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm
Two parents are permitted to attend the Parent-Teacher interview (children will not attend this meeting)
Strict adherence to the 10 minute interview time slot will be observed
The parent(s) attending the meeting will be allowed inside the building a few minutes before their appointed time
The parent(s) attending the meeting is asked to wear a mask
DEADLINE to sign up is Friday, October 29, 2021
Also, please be aware that Friday, November 5 there will be NO SCHOOL for students that day.
Thank you!
DID YOU GET YOUR KRISPY KREME ORDER IN?
Thank you for your participation in the Krispy Kreme Donut fundraiser. If you placed an order by today’s deadline, you’ll be the lucky recipient of donuts in just over 1 week! This is a friendly reminder to please ensure you pick up your donuts between 9 am and 1 pm at the Parish on Sunday, October 17. If you missed the opportunity, our committee will be taking pre-orders after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am masses this Sunday. Be sure to bring cash ($12 for a dozen, $10 for 2 or more dozen). Thank you in advance for your support! Click HERE to access a copy of the order form!
OCTOBER 17, 2021 10:30 AM MASS
On Sunday, October 17, 2021 the St. Matthew’s Intermediate Choir will sing at the 10:30 am Mass. We will also have some of our Grade 7 students proclaim the readings.
All students are encouraged to come to the 10:30 am Mass on October 17 dressed in their school uniform! Those who wear their uniform will enjoy a special treat at the end of the Mass!
SLAMMA JAMMA U13 GIRLS BASKETBALL
There’s a great opportunity for girls in Grades 5-7 interested in playing basketball in a high performance competitive league: Slamma Jamma. This basketball club focuses on girls U13 basketball and play competitively November through March. For more information click on the image or call Steve Beauchamp (coach) at 604-831-1919.
TERRY FOX PHOTOS AND VIDEO!
This week we not only have photos but, we also have a VIDEO of our Terry Fox Run Day!
Click on the photo below to see a gallery of photos from last week’s Terry Fox Run Day!
Thank you to our Multimedia team parent volunteers for always providing such WONDERFUL photos!
CROSS COUNTRY 2021
Our Cross Country season is now over for the year. We had a small but, dedicated group of runners who did their very best during the CISVA Cross Country Championships this past Wednesday. Please click below for some photos from Wednesday.
UPDATE! TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION ASSEMBLY
Last week the link for the Truth and Reconciliation video did not work. Please click HERE or on the image to the left to see the recording. Thank you!
ONGOING REMINDERS
MASKS REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN, GRADE ONE, GRADE TWO AND GRADE THREE
As per our Provincial Health Officer and Ministry of Health’s recent directive, all students are now required to wear masks indoors while at school.
GYM BAGS FOR SALE
Students are encouraged to have a gym bag to place their gym strip in (PE t-shirt, shorts, runners). Gym bags are available through our PE department for $4.00 each. Please contact Mr. Durante at durante@stmatthewselementary.ca or 604-589-7545 to reserve a gym bag for your child. Thank you.
PIZZA MONDAYS ARE BACK!
This year’s Grade 6 class families will be offering Pizza Lunch Mondays as part of their efforts to raise funds to offset some costs associated with their upcoming Grade 7 year. Individually boxed personal-sized pizza provided by Pizza Hut will begin October 18, 2021 for Term 1. Please click HERE to link to the order form. A paper form will also be going home early next week.
DAILY HEALTH CHECK
Students and staff are to stay home when sick. Parents should do a Daily Health Check before sending their child to school – please click on the Daily Health Check image for access to the Daily Health Check. Thank you for doing your part in keeping us all safe!
