Friday Update – February 11, 2022

Dear St. Matthew’s Elementary School Families,

Thank you to all families who attended (and attempted to attend) our virtual Annual General Meeting yesterday.  We appreciate your understanding as we encountered an unanticipated glitch.  If you did not get a chance to view the presentation please click HERE.

We hope the information that was shared gave families more information and a brief “snapshot” of the year so far.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions and note that questions that were raised during the meeting will be answered in a forthcoming “Q & A”.

Please remember that re-registration packages will go home today with your eldest child providing at least one family member attended (or attempted to attend) the virtual session last night.  If your child did not bring home a re-registration package today please phone (604-589-7545) or email (office@stmatthewselementary.ca) on Monday for clarification.

Sincerely in Christ,
Miss Welsh
BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

(Psalm 1:1)

Dates of Note

Tuesday, February 15, 2022:  HEAD CHECKS 

Wednesday, February 16, 2022:  EARLY BIRD DEADLINE TO RETURN RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGES 

Thursday, February 17, 2022:  NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE

Friday, February 18, 2022:  NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE

Monday, February 21, 2022:  NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY

Wednesday, February 23, 2022:  FINAL DEADLINE TO RETURN RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGE

Wednesday, February 23, 2022:  KINDNESS DAY – Wear pink and bring a loonie or toonie for the ALS Society of BC  

Friday, February 25, 2022:  SCHOOL MASS @ 9:00 AM

NEWS FOR THE WEEK

MANDATORY TRAFFIC SUPERVISION FOR SPRING/SUMMER

AVAILABLE NOW:  All families are now able to sign up for their mandatory traffic supervision hours for Spring/Summer.  A reminder that all families are required to sign up for one morning traffic supervision shift AND one afternoon traffic supervision shift for the Spring/Summer term.  We especially need support on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays.  Thank you for supporting the school in ensuring safety for all!  Sign up TODAY by going to OnVolunteer site 

BC LIONS KIDS CLUB

Last week our students were able to participate in a virtual workshop with 2 BC Lions players.  They spoke about how families can do their part to conserve energy!

Now students have the opportunity to sign up to be part of the BC Lions Kids Club.  Perks include information on special events, contests, and other BC Lions related opportunities. In addition, you will receive a free youth ticket to a BC Lions game with the purchase of an adults ticket.  Click HERE to link to the sign up page and to gain more information.

CONGRATULATIONS ON 25 YEARS, MR. DURANTE!

A hearty congratulations to Mr. Durante, our PE teacher and athletic director.  He celebrates 25 years as an educator in the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA).  Mr. Durante started teaching at Holy Trinity school in North Vancouver, moved onto Star of the Sea, then Immaculate Conception in Delta and now provides his enthusiasm and expertise here at St. Matthew’s!  We are blessed to have Mr. Durante with us and hope he stays at SMES for years to come!

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 Thrive app – the most up to date Daily Health Check.  Thank you for doing your part in keeping us all safe!