St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
February 2023 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Hard to believe that we are already into February. January flew by at St. Marguerite’s as we were focused on diving into and unpacking our curriculum. It has been amazing to be in and out of the classroom and see how our students are learning new things, asking critical questions, demonstrating what they know and connecting their new learning with many of the important issues we face in our society.
In February, our students will be busy preparing for our Lenten season, expanding our knowledge, and participating in extra-curricular activities. We are excited to host our annual basketball tournament, The Growler, on February 10th and 11th, host our open house for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten on February 16th, and celebrate Shrove Tuesday on February 16th., and so much more. We hope to see as many of you as possible during these events as we showcase our students and their outstanding contributions.
This a reminder that from February 21-24, our school community will be in a week-long Professional Development session and that there will be no school. Also, a reminder that as we enter into March, we will be opening up school-wide registration for the 2023-2024 school year; hard to believe that we are already planning for next year.
As always, we look forward to having you come into the school and welcome you to stop in with any questions you may have, volunteer in our classrooms, or connect.
Many Blessings to you,
Selena and Stefan
Important Dates in February
February 1 - Dress as your favorite book Character
February 3 - Edge Night - All night Glow Bowling
February 5 - Cultural Lunch
February 10 & 11 - Second Annual Bears Basketball Tournament
February 16 - Shrove Pancake Day
February 16 - Kindergarten & Pre Kindergarten Open House
February 14 - Edge Night - Valentines Formal
February 20 - 24 - NO SCHOOL
February 22 - First Day of Lent
February 27 - Start of school wide read along
NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 20 TO 24
Bear Book School Wide Read Aloud
Bear Book School Wide Read Aloud
We have exciting news! St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School is hosting a Literacy Event beginning February 27, 2023 for all our students called "Bear Book Read Aloud." This exciting project is designed to promote the joy of reading, support family time together and develop partnerships between the school and the community. We will have a kick-off event scheduled for February 27 at 11:00 am. We will release a few chapters daily on our Facebook page of The Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. A guest reader from the community will read each chapter. We invite you to be an essential part and follow along at home with your child.
Swimming Lessons
Grade 3 - Lessons start on January 10, Tuesday and Thursdays
Grade 4 - Lessons start on February 27, Monday and Wednesday
Grade 5 - Lessons start on February 28, Tuesday and Thursdays
BOYS BASKETBALL
SENIOR BOYS:
Wednesday, February 1: Home hosting St. Gregory - 4:15Wednesday, February 8: Home hosting West Park - 4:15
Wednesday, February 15: At St Thomas - 4:15
**Bears Basketball Tournament February 10 & 11
JUNIOR BOYS:
Thursday, February 16: At Eastview - 4:00 pm
GIRLS BASKETBALL
SENIOR GIRLS:
Thursday, February 2: Home hosting Delburne - 4:15Tuesday, February 14: Home hosting Penhold - 4:00
Thursday, January 19: At Spruce View - 4:00
**Bears Basketball Tournament February 10 & 11
JUNIOR GIRLS:
Monday, February 27: At Eastview - 4:00 pm
Our Faith Journey
Pancake Breakfast - Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, February 22nd. Ash Wednesday focuses the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal confession, giving of Alms and fasting.
Lent
Lent, is the a period of penitential preparation for Easter.It begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides a 40-day period for fasting and abstinence (Sundays are excluded), in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.
Youth Ministry Edge Night
EDGE NIGHT - Valentine Formal Night
Join us for our Youth Ministry EDGE night Valentine Formal Night
Follow the link for the permission form
Edge Night - Nerf Revolution
Join us on Sunday, February 19, after Mass at 10:30, for Nerf wars and pizza. 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Peace Church
Our Lady of Peace Church
Innisfail, Alberta
Our Church
Church Hall
403-227-3932
Parent Council Information
Parent Council
Join us for our next meeting on March 20, 2023, at 6:30 pm. Childcare is provided. Come have a say in your child's school journey.
BEARS CAFE INFORAMTION
BEARS DEN CAFE PRE ORDERS
Month of January:
February 2: Canadian Pizza
February 6: Hot Dogs
February 9: Hamburger Day
February 16: Spaghetti Bake
Hot lunch Dates - Online Orders
Month of January:
February 1: Subway
February 8: Pizza Hut
February 15: Beseda Kitchen
February Calendar Events
Depression, Silent Suffering
Childhood Mental Health
Town Of Innisfail Events
Check out the events that are happening around town, follow the links below
Schoology Information
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School
Email: smbinfo@rdcrs.ca
Website: stmarguerite.ca
Phone: (403)227-2123
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMargInnisfail
Instagram:https:https://www.instagram.com/