Monthly Archives: May 2024

St Margaret’s has rejoined the OLG Bingo Charity Fundraiser.

If any parents, family, or community members would like to fundraise on behalf of St. Margaret’s, we are looking for volunteers for 2-hour shifts on the following dates:

Sunday May 26^th from 4-6pm

Tuesday June 4^th from 8-10pm

Thursday July 18^th from 6-8pm

Sunday August 18^th from 4-6pm

Thursday September 12^th from 6-8pm

Thursday October 3^rd from 6-8pm

Thursday November 7^th from 6-8pm

Please reach out to for more details!

Thursday May 9^th themes include:

We are called to LOVE as People of JUSTICE and Thinking Trap Strategies

*5:30 -7:00 p.m. ‘Social Media’ Guest presenter at St. Benedict SS (see poster)

*CONGRATULATIONS to Lucas Ashman (Grade 7) on receiving the WCDSB BEACON OF HOPE award for St. Margaret of Scotland. It was presented to Lucas and his mother at the May Crowing mass!

Friday May 10^th themes include:

We are called to LOVE as People of JOY and Gratitude Strategies

*Jump Rope for Heart all day – please consider donating (see a previous Newswire)

*Fiddlesticks Youth Committee Dance for Grades 6 to 8. Tickets can be purchased at Fiddlesticks.

Grade 4-8 Parent/Guardians,

Please review all Track and Field notes and reminders that have been sent home with your child, as well as those that have been posted on Newswire.  Students need to return their permission forms by tomorrow Friday May 10th.

We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS; if you would like to assist us for the day, please email your child’s classroom teacher.  You will need to complete a volunteer form and police check.  If you are coming to St. Benedict’s to be a spectator, you do not need to complete this form. 

IMPORTANT: Many students still do not have the proper “Concussion Code of Conduct” forms filled out from SchoolCash Online…they will NOT be able to participate if they are not complete.

https://www.schoolcashonline.com/

Wednesday May 8^th themes Include:

We are called to LOVE as People of MERCY and Visualization and Distraction Strategies

*Antonio will be our PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY!

*Grades 4 to 8 Track and Field Rotations 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Thursday May 9^th themes Include:

We are called to LOVE as People of JUSTICE and Thinking Trap Strategies

*9:30 a.m. May Crowning in the gym with Father Joe. Parents are welcome to attend.

*12 -3:00 p.m.   Grades 2 – 6 walking to Christ the King for a school play

*5:30 -7:00 p.m. ‘Social Media’ Guest presenter at St. Benedict SS (see poster)

*No Grades 4 to 8 Track and Field Rotations 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. It resumes Monday May 13^th.

Tuesday May 7^th themes include:

We are called to LOVE as People of FAITH and Outdoor Yoga (Muscle Relaxation Strategies)

*Parents are welcome to join us at 9:10 a.m. for a Folk Dance presentation in the gym

*Folk Dancers present at 7:00 p.m. at Galt Arena

Wednesday May 8^th themes include:

We are called to LOVE as People of MERCY and Visualization and Distraction Strategies

Antonio will be our PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY!

*Grades 4 to 8 Track and Field Rotations 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Overall Theme Prayer for Catholic Education Week 2024

Catholic Education Week Prayer

God who is love,

Love is our calling, and the goal for which you have made us.

As we celebrate Catholic Education Week,

may our love in action reveal to our world that we are people of justice and mercy.

May our daily words and example show clearly that we are people of faith and hope.

In the ways we reflect you daily,

may everyone recognize us as people of joy.

Help us to never forget how much you love us,

and to cherish your life within us,

which gives energy and direction to our loving.

May we hear your call to love generously and inclusively,

and may we call our world to be more loving also.

All of this we ask in the name of Jesus, our Friend and our Lord.

Amen.

Monday May 6^th themes Include:

We are called to LOVE as People of HOPE and Deep Breathing, Meditation (Breathing Strategies)

*We welcome 9 students from Colombia, joining our grade 5 to 7 classes

*We welcome Dairy Educators into our class today.

*Grades 4 to 8 begin Track and Field Rotations

Tuesday May 7^th themes Include:

We are called to LOVE as People of FAITH and Outdoor Yoga (Muscle Relaxation Strategies)

*Parents are welcome to join us at 9:10 a.m. for a Folk Dance presentation in the gym

*Folk Dancers present at 7:00 p.m. at Galt Arena

Dear St. Margaret Parents/Guardians of Grade 4-8 students:

Our Track and Field Day is quickly approaching!  An important note and permission form will be sent home tomorrow for this event.

The students have begun training during gym and they will begin school-wide track rotations every day next week.   St. Margaret’s staff and students are looking forward to this very exciting day!  We want all students to have fun and take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the track meet at St. Benedict’s on Wednesday May 15th.  Students will choose 4 events and are expected to participate in all four.

Here are some important notes and reminders:

• We are still in need of volunteers; if you would like to assist us for the day, please email your child’s classroom teacher (see the attached Track and Field Volunteers form)
• All students need to come prepared with the following: a trash free lunch, reusable water bottles, appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather, sunscreen, hat, rain jacket, etc. (our track meet will run rain or shine!)
• Students will start the day at school with regular bell time and attendance procedures, and walk to St. Benedict’s with their classes.  At the end of the track meet, all students will walk back together for regular dismissal (please see the attached schedule for the events)
• If a parent/guardian is picking up a student at the end of the track meet, you MUST communicate with the classroom teacher in advance. Under NO circumstances should students be leaving St. Benedict’s property for lunch and all students will return to St. Margaret’s at the end of the day unless their parent/guardian is there to pick them up (a note/text/phone call is NOT sufficient)
• No student will be allowed in the St. Benedict playground/basketball area and must remain in our designated area for watching the track events
• Students will only be permitted to enter St. Benedict’s School for washroom breaks and must ask permission from the designated supervisor

Track & Field Volunteers

Track Note Home 2024

Track and Field Schedule of Events

Titans Tickets

Tickets will go home with students today. Review the poster for more information.