Thursday Update – November 4, 2021

Dates of Note

Friday, November 5, 2021: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Wednesday, November 10, 2021: REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY (Grade 6) 9:00 am

Thursday, November 11, 2021:
NO SCHOOL – REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSERVED

Friday, November 12, 2021:
SCHOOL MASS @ 9:00 am – All are welcome

Wednesday, November 17, 2021: NON-UNIFORM DAY – PAJAMA DAY! Bring a loonie or toonie for the Make a Wish Foundation

GOODBYE, MRS. DO CARMO

We extend a fond farewell and many prayers to Mrs. do Carmo, our Grade 4 teacher. Tomorrow will be her last day at St. Matthew’s before she heads off on maternity leave! This is a very exciting time for Mrs. do Carmo and her husband as they await the arrival of their first baby. In her absence we are please to welcome Mr. Nigel Wey who will take over in Grade 4!

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA AND PLANT SALE

We are so pleased to be offering a wide selection of poinsettias and plants for sale this Christmas! Order forms went out to the oldest student from each family earlier this week and need to be sent back to the school by no later than Friday, November 12, 2021. Orders will be fulfilled and ready for pick up after school on Wednesday, December 1. This year, the school fundraising margins are better than ever and the selection is absolutely worth checking out (there are 8 different items!). This is a great opportunity to sell to your network as well!

DAYLIGHT’S SAVING – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021

A friendly reminder to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 7, 2021. We now head into Daylight’s Savings Time!

St. Matthew’s Preschool Christmas Fundraiser

Sweet opportunities could be yours soon if you support our preschool’s chocolate fundraiser! Partnering with Purdys Chocolatier, our preschool is raising funds for outdoor play materials. Order tasty, gift-ready Christmas chocolates for family and friends today – delivered in time to celebrate Christmas. Orders are to be submitted by November 25, 2021 either online or by paper form. Catalogues & order forms can be found on the counter in front of the Elementary School. For your convenience, you can order online via: https://fundraising.purdys.com, and using Customer#: 27832. We thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

POPPIES AVAILABLE

Students at St. Matthew’s will be commemorating Remembrance Day. In the upcoming weeks they will learn more about the origins of this day and the need for peace in our world. Students have the opportunity to purchase a poppy from the school office beginning Monday, November 1, 2021. All proceeds from the sale of the poppies go towards our local legion office. Donations of $1.00 (or more) will be accepted.