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
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
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.