Monthly Archives: April 2023

Catholic Education Week Prayer

We are many, we are one; we all form one body in Christ.

Lord, when we see the one before us, let us reverence your presence within;

when we listen to one another, let us hear with our hearts;

when we reflect on each encounter, may we discern to understand;

when we learn from those around us, let us respect our differences with joy;

and when we act, may we be kind and generous to all,

for each person is a member of your body, with all that they are.

We are many, we are one. Amen.

Themes for Monday May 1st 2023:

Catholic Education Theme of the day: When we see / En voyant 

Mental Health Strategy: Deep Breathing, Meditation (Breathing Strategies)

Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week May 1-5, 2023

Mental Health Week:

Every day, educators and students are exposed to big and small challenges that can contribute to feelings of stress. Educators and students continue to rise to the challenge in innovative and creative ways, connecting and building meaningful relationships with students and families. As the impact of the pandemic continues to evolve, providing opportunities for students to understand how they are impacted by stress, and for explicit skill development will continue to be an essential part of bolstering positive student mental health. As an educator, it is equally important to prioritize your own well-being. There are strategies that we can practice managing our stress and to improve our ability to cope. Learning these skills is an important part of improving and caring for our positive mental health. Mental Health Week provides a great opportunity for practice.

Catholic Education Week:  

This year’s Catholic Education Week theme is, “We are Many, We are One.”

There are five sub-themes for each day of Catholic Education Week. The five sub-themes for Catholic Education Week illuminate the path to being many and one. We achieve this unity…

Monday:                             When we see / En voyant

Tuesday:                             When we listen / En écoutant

Wednesday:                       When we reflect / En réfléchissant

Thursday:                           When we learn / En apprenant

Friday:                                 When we act / En agissant

WE WILL SEND THROUGH NEWSWIRE DAILY INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES.

Parents are invited to join us:

-Tuesday May 2^nd 7:00 p.m. at Galt Arena Gardens for Folk Dance presentation

-Thursday May 4^th at 9:15 a.m. for a schoolwide Folk-Dance presentation in the gym

-Thursday May 4^th at 6 – 7:00 p.m. for Paul Davis: social media and Online Safety presentation at St. Benedict

-Friday May 5th at 12:45 p.m. for our Jump Rope for Heart activities at the school

We hope to see many of you during our school celebrations!

Your St. Margaret Staff

Dear St. Margaret Families,

We are excited to share with you that this year we are doing a VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR.

Please remember that proceeds from the sale go towards our school.

The Virtual Book Fair will begin May 1^st and end May 12th.

All purchases will be made online.

https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5210010 

Monday April 24th is the LAST day to purchase tickets at CashOnline.

St Margaret Staff continue to focus on a safe and positive school climate. Below is the link for our expectations for student behaviour and the process for communicating with our families.

Highlighting Safety Student Behaviour and Communication St. Margaret for Grades 1-8.pdfApril 17

Scottie Families, with this beautiful weather please review the following with your children related to wearing hats and appropriate clothing.

If you have questions please contact the classroom teacher!

Student Expectations (taken from our Student Handbook)

• No headgear (hats, caps, bandanas, etc.) is to be worn in the building.
• The Dress Code MUST be followed at all times.

All students are expected to comply with the rules and expectations of the school and staff. These

rules and expectations are based on respect for self and others.

Dress Code

Our school is special because it is a Catholic School and we have Christ as our example. This gives

us the important responsibility of always acting in a Christian manner. Attention to outward

appearance is an important part of a student’s social development and success in later life. All

workplace contexts have norms or rules for appropriate dress. Students are expected to dress

appropriately. The Dress Code is also in effect for class trips, unless instructed. Please dress your

child in warm clothing during the winter months. Parents are also asked to label articles of clothing

and school bags.

Allowed:

– Clothing that is clean, modest and respectful to self and others

– Tops must be modest, covering the entire shoulder (straps at least 3 fingers wide) and torso

(overlapping pants)

– Shorts and skirts of an appropriate length

Not Allowed:

– Halter-tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, etc. or any clothing where undergarments can be

seen

– Muscle shirts

– Short shorts, mini skirts

– Bandanas

– Clothing that advertises or promotes alcohol, drugs, gangs, smoking, immorality, bad

language, racism or violence

Consequence:

Students who are inappropriately dressed will be reminded of the Dress Code and will be asked to

put on another sweater or shirt of their own, or call for a change of clothes. Thank you in advance

for your support in this matter.

Scottie Families

The Little Mermaid Performance on Thursday April 27th @ 1PM is only for family members that cannot make it to the evening performances due to work or other obligations.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE WATCHING THE SHOW DURING DRESS REHEARSAL with their teachers on the Wednesday April 26^th in the afternoon during school hours. If you mistakenly bought a ticket for your child thinking they needed one to watch the play, please contact the office so I can issue a refund.

Thanks Mrs. Goldrick.

Administrative Assistant.

LAST CALL FOR T-SHIRTS DUE APRIL 10!!!

We are currently selling tickets for St. Margaret’s musical production “The Little Mermaid.”  There will be an afternoon performance on Thursday April 27th at 1:00 p.m. and evening performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 26^th and Thursday April 27^th.  Tickets are ONLY available on SchoolCash Online.  After you purchase your tickets on SchoolCash Online, your child’s classroom teacher will receive tickets to send home in their agenda within a week. All students from St. Margaret will be attending the dress rehearsal on the afternoon of Wednesday April 26^th.  However, if students attend any evening performance with adults, they must have a ticket purchased.  All tickets are general admission and are $5.00 each.

We are also selling Little Mermaid T-shirts for the cast and crew that are available on SchoolTee website “https://schooltee.com/” under the code “SMAG.CAM”

THERE WILL BE NO CASH ACCEPTED AT THE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES! TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCE AND SNACKS MUST BE PURCHASED ON SCHOOLCASH ONLINE.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE ENOUGH FOR YOUR FAMILY’S EVENING OUT!

Tickets for spectators: $5 each

CONCESSION STAND

Tickets for various drink options (water, juice, pop): $1 each

Tickets for various snack options (popcorn, chips): $2 each

Thank you for supporting St. Margaret’s production

THE LITTLE MERMAID!

We hope you enjoy the show!

poster the little mermaid st margaret 2023

Spring is here!! And so, it’s that time again…Spring Cleaning!

You are in luck! We are looking for very gently used and washed clothing for children’s sizes up to teen.

Please feel free to bring your items folded in boxes. We will be accepting these items from Tuesday, April 11 to Friday April 14.

All proceeds will go to the Water Program (conservation).

Here is the website if you’d like to donate to this worthy  cause: Pure Water for the World

Clothing will be brought to “Once Upon A Child” to help aid in affordable clothing for children. Thank you for being a part of this worthy cause!

St. Margaret Green Team