On behalf of Father Tran I would like to thank all the families who donated to Father’s Medical Mission to Vietnam. These items will go to those who are unable to afford painkillers, vitamins and toys for their families. Thank you for your generosity.
Let us pray for Father Tran and his team as they leave for Vietnam on Monday. May God protect and guide them all!
Sincerely in Christ,
Ms. Welsh
BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
To those who accepted him,
he gave power to become children of God.
(John 1)
Dates of Note
Saturday, January 14, 2023: GRADE 2 CELEBRATION MASS 5:30 PM
Monday, January 16, 2023: PIZZA LUNCH (for those who ordered)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023: NON-UNIFORM DAY (Sports Jersey Day and bring a loonie or toonie for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023: HOT LUNCH (for those who ordered)
Friday, January 20, 2023: SCHOOL ASSEMBLY (GRADE 3) 9:00 AM – ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Saturday, January 21, 2023: GRADE 7 CELEBRATION MASS 5:30 PM
Friday, January 27, 2023: NO SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR STAFF
NEWS FOR THE WEEK
DETAILS… SMES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
As you know our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the school gym.
Please mark your calendars for this evening and note the following:
* At least one parent is expected to attend this evening
* The evening will start with a brief overview of our year thus far by our PEC and then focus on Creating a Safe Haven for our Children: Learning how to safeguard children from pornography (please note that this topic fulfills our parent support evening required by the CISVA)
* The evening will end with the handing out of re-registration packages
* The AGM will last about 1 hour
* Light refreshements will be served
This meeting is for adults only.
NOMINATIONS NEEDED!
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG)
At our upcoming AGM, we will also have an election for the Parent Support Group (PSG).
The PSG is a group of 3 parents who allocate BC Gaming Commission money to the school for extra curricular activities.
The school is very grateful to the PSG as they have allocated the grant money for activities such as:
* Hip hop dance classes
* A school-wide art program
* Supporting the Grade 5 Field Trip to Victoria and much, much more!
If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact me at welsh@stmatthewselementary.ca
More information about this can be found by clicking HERE.
Thank you.
FUNTASTIC FRIDAY
The Salesian Sisters are inviting SMES students to “Funtastic Friday” an event on certain Fridays that is filled with activities, sports, singing, dancing, crafts and more. This is for boys and girls who are between grades 2 to 7. It happens at Don Bosco Youth Centre at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish and the door opens at 6:30 pm and it is over by 8 pm. Admission is free and one snack is provided around 7:30 pm.
Each child is encouraged to bring their own reusuable water bottle.
For more information you can send an email to: frmainvancouver@gmail.com or click HERE.