Thursday Update: October 20, 2022

St. Matthew’s Elementary School’s
Thursday Update
OCTOBER 20, 2022 
Dear St. Matthew’s Elementary School Families,

On October 31 we are encouraging students to dress up as their favourite SAINT or BIBLE hero!  In the past, families have been very creative in creating costumes so students look like famous saints such as Mother Teresa, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Matthew and even Moses!  I am looking forward to seeing many saints and biblical heroes on October 31!

Sincerely in Christ,
Miss Welsh

BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:

The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

(Psalm 34)

Dates of Note

 

Friday, October 21, 2022:  NO SCHOOL – PROVINCIAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Saturday, October 22, 2022:
GRADE 2 CELEBRATION MASS @ 5:30 PM 

Monday, October 24, 2022:  CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICE 7:55 am IN THE LIBRARY

Monday, October 24, 2022:  PIZZA LUNCH (for those who ordered)

Tuesday, October 25, 2022:  PEC MEETING 5:15 PM

Wednesday, October 26, 2022:  HOT LUNCH (for those who ordered)

Wednesday, October 26, 2022:  CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICE 7:55 am IN THE LIBRARY

Thursday, October 27, 2022: CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICE AT NOON

Friday, October 28, 2022:  DEADLINE to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 28, 2022:  SCHOOL MASS @ 9:00 AM

Monday, October 31, 2022:  SAINT DRESS UP DAY  

Tuesday, November 1, 2022:  ALL SAINTS MASS 9:00 AM


NEWS FOR THE WEEK

ST. MATTHEW’S  BAZAAR AND BUSINESS EXPO!

Introducing our FIRST EVER St. Matthew’s Bazaar and Business Expo!  It will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm!

This event is sure to be a crowd pleaser and a great opportunity to sell new or gently used clothing (including school uniforms), accessories, books and small household items OR promote your business!

We invite you to take part in this exclusive opportunity to reach your community, make new connections and help support an incredible cause at this exciting event:  The Brenden Learning Support Bursary which will help support school families access additional supports for their children.   We will also have a concession and an amazing silent auction!

Please click HERE for a more detailed information sheet.  Thank you for your support!


VALET ZONE REMINDER

Just a friendly reminder:  in order for our morning “valet” drop off to run as smoothly as possible please have your child seated on the right, passenger side of your car.  This allows for our parent volunteers to easily escort your child from the car and into their lineup.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!


LOST AND FOUND

We have been collecting quite a few sweaters, gym strips, jackets etc. in our Lost and Found.  Although we have asked the students, these uniform pieces don’t seem to belong to anyone.  If these items are not claimed they will be put either donated or we will hold a used uniform sale.

Please take the time and label your children’s uniform, gym strip and jackets.   Thank you.


RC CHALLENGE

Kudos to our RC Challenge team members who competed in a competition last Saturday.  Click HERE to view a few photos!


TRADITIONAL HERITAGE DAY PHOTOS

Click HERE to view some great photos of your children dressed in traditional outfits!  Enjoy:)


ON-GOING REMINDERS

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS – NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Parents and caregivers:  on Friday, November 4, 2022 we will have Parent-Teacher interviews.  At least one parent/caregiver is expected to attend this 10 minute session with your child’s classroom teacher (children are not to attend this interview).  The interviews will take place between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Signing up begins tomorrow:  Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Signing up for an interview time is easy:  just follow the steps below :

*  Log into your ONVOLUNTEER 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:

*  Strict adherence to the 10 minute interview time slot will be observed.

*  DEADLINE to sign up is Friday, October 28, 2022.

Also, please be aware that on Friday, November 4 there will be NO SCHOOL for students that day.

Thank you!


CALLING ALL BAKERS!

We are looking for bakers to help with an upcoming Christmas fundraiser! If you love baking, have great holiday recipes in your repertoire, and have some capacity to share your talents this please reach out to Lisa Smith at your soonest convenience (lisaluongosmith@hotmail.ca). Thank you in advance!!


GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIES CANDY APPEAL

If your child receives too much candy this Halloween and you are looking to donate the extras to a good cause please consider donating to Good Shepherd Ministries.  Good Shepherd  volunteers hand out candy, prayer cards and good wishes to people who are experiencing homelessness.  Please send your extra candies (especially chocolates) with your child the week of October 31.  Thank you!