Thursday Update: April 6, 2023

St. Matthew’s Elementary School’s
Thursday Update
APRIL 6, 2023 

Dear St. Matthew’s Elementary School Families,

I pray that you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday!  We are so fortunate to be able to celebrate the hope that comes with the resurrection of Jesus.

Sincerely in Christ,

Ms. Welsh

BIBLICAL WORDS OF WISDOM:

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.(Ps. 118)

Dates of Note

Friday, April 7, 2023:  NO SCHOOL –  GOOD FRIDAY  

Sunday, April 9, 2023:  EASTER SUNDAY – HE IS RISEN!  ALLELUIA!

Monday, April 10, 2023:  NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

Monday, April 10, 2023:  STUDENT LED CONFERENCE SIGN UP AVAILABLE VIA THE ONVOLUNTEER PORTAL 

Tuesday, April 11, 2023:  SCHOOL RESUMES – 8:40 am – 3:00 pm

Friday, April 14, 2023:  SCHOOL MASS 9:00 AM GRADE 6 LEADS – ALL ARE WELCOME!


NEWS FOR THE WEEK

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES SIGN UP

On Friday, April 28, 2023 your children will lead you through their Student Led Conference.  This is an opportunity for your children to show you samples of their work and demonstrate their learning.  Please note that on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 the signup portal on OnVolunteer will go live and all families can sign up for a specific time.  The deadline to sign up will be Friday, April 21, 2023.

If you have any questions please contact the office at 604-589-7545 or office@stmatthewselementary.ca

On April 28, 2023 there is NO REGULAR school; you and your child will only come during your chosen time.  Please ensure that your child comes to school in their uniform that day.  Thank you.


WALKATHON 2023

WATCH THIS VIDEO!Soon we will be launching our Walkathon fundraiser!  Please click HERE to watch a short video outlining the new and improved process for donating to our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Next Friday, April 14, 2023 we will officially launch the Walkathon.  Your child will be bringing home detailed information that day and your family can start fundraising for two needs for our school this year:  a permanent scoreboard for our school gym and a climbing wall for our Sensory Room.


ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSE

REKINDLE THE FLAME

The archdiocese is sponsoring an Alpha Marriage Course on 7 consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, April 14, 2023 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.  This is a dynamic course for couples seeking to enrich their marriage.  Deadline to apply is April 12, 2023.  For more information click HERE