Madonna School News
October 27, 2019
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS SIGN UP
Parent/Teacher/Student Interview Sign up
Instructions for Kindergarten, Gr.1, Gr.2, Gr.3 and Gr.4 Students
Wednesday, November 6 th and Thursday November 7 th , 2019
Go to https://www.schoolbookings.net/code and enter the event code 3msfa
and click GO ……..follow the 3 easy steps!
Please note that interviews are either 10 or 15 minutes in length depending upon teacher.
Please call the school office at 780-467-7972 if you have any questions.
HALLOWEEN PARADE
The Halloween Parade is @ 1 pm on October 31st in the school gym. All families are welcome to attend the parade. Please sign in at the office.
Please note the Halloween costume guidelines:
HAVE STUDENTS COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR COSTUMES.
Students are NOT to bring any weapons that are apart of their costumes, no knives, swords, axes, etc. Thank you for understanding.
Healthy Snacks for Halloween
Parents, WE WELCOME HEALTHY SNACKS FOR CLASSROOM PARTIES, BUT please DO NOT SEND CANDY to school for Halloween. Also, we are a NUT Aware school please ensure food is NUT FREE
Each class will have their own party with suggestions as what you can bring. Please note the link for some fun healthy snacks for Halloween.
BAKE SALE
It is that time again!
Our bake sale is quickly approaching and we need all the support we can get.
November 6 & 7 during Parent/Teacher interviews.
We are asking for families if possible, to participate by either baking something or buying something and donating it to the sale. Please keep all baking “nut free.”
Also, if it is possible to add the ingredients and the name of your goodies.
We need volunteers for both of these days to make it a success.
If you can volunteer your time, please go to www.schoolbookings.net click on My Bookings and enter code: 6fq9x pick your preferred time slot by November 4.
All baking can be dropped off at the school in the morning of the bake sale or the afternoon before.
If you have any questions, please call or text Jennifer Brownlee at 780-940-7420 or email at madonnacses@gmail.com Thank you for your support.
Catholic Education Sunday: WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Alberta -NWT Bishops Message for Catholic Education Sunday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmxieV5gdiQ&feature=youtu.be
Please note the Novena that is being prayed for Catholic Education:
Novena for Catholic Education Sunday
Theme: We are grateful for our Catholic Schools.
Let us unite in prayer that the Holy Spirit may
intercede for Catholic Education throughout Alberta by praying this traditional prayer daily from
October 25 until November 2, 2019.
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
All: And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Leader: Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created,
All: And you will renew the face of the earth.
Leader: Let us pray:
All: Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit
help us to attain our happiness in what is right
and to always rejoice in your peace and consolation.
May you inspire Catholic Education with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit
that it may remain faithful to your teachings and committed to living
the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son . and to the Holy Spirit:
All: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
UpComing Events
OCTOBER
29 - Gr.1, Gr. 1/2 and Gr. 3 Swimming Lessons
30 - Brighter Beginnings HALLOWEEN Demonstration of Learning FOP 9:00 - 11:30
31 - NO SWIMMING LESSONS for GRADE 2 & 4.
31 - Priest Visit
31 - Halloween Parade in the Gym 1:00 pm
NOVEMBER
1- FLEX
1- MANY CLASSES ARE WEARING PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL
1- All Saints Day ASSEMBLY
3 - Catholic Education Sunday 8:30 am Mass at OLPH
6 & 7 Student - Parent - Teacher Conferences
6 & 7 BAKE SALE
7 - Crazy Hair, Mustache or Beard Day
7- Priest Visit
8 - FLEX
11th TO 15th NO SCHOOL ... FALL BREAK
19 - Swimming Lessons - Gr. 1, Gr.1/2 and Gr. 3
20 - Brighter Beginnings Sneaky Speech FOP 9:00 - 11:30
21- Swimming Lessons - Gr. 2 & Gr. 4
21- Priest Visit
22- FLEX .. Second Round
22 TOY AND TURKEY GAMES NIGHT ... FAMILIES AND FRIENDS INVITED
26 - Swimming Lessons - Gr.1 Gr.1/2 and Gr. 3
28 - Swimming Lessons - Gr. 2 & Gr. 4
28 - FOP: BB, Pre.K and & ECS families that have signed up
De-escalation Training with Sue Huff
29 - NO SCHOOL for students
DECEMBER
13 - Christmas Concert @ OLPH Parish in the evening