Thursday Thoughts
Thursday November 25, 2021
Sneak Peek of the Week!
Tomorrow is a Professional Development Day for our teachers, so our students can enjoy an extra day off! Please take a look at the highlights of our upcoming week:
Saturday November 27th- Good luck to our Atomic Volleyball players, who will be participating in a fun tournament at RWZ, and thank you to our coaches who continue to volunteer their time to make programs available for our Saints!
Sunday November 28th- 1st Sunday of Advent! We light the candle of HOPE. After a tumultuos year, we can find comfort and hope as we pause to read, pray and reflect through the Advent season, and grow our anticipation for the celebration of the birth of Christ!
-Last day of swimming lessons for Grades 1, 2 and 3. We hope students have enjoyed their lessons, and look forward to hosting lessons for other grades later in the year.
-Last call for letters, pictures and messages to be included in Mayor Kate's "Christmas Letter Campaign." The school will deliver all creations made at the school, and families are welcome to drop homemade letters, cards and kind thoughts to Canadian Soldiers serving abroad to the Town Office. Mayor Kate will pay for postage, and ensure that Christmas is made just a little brighter for those who serve our country!
- Parent Council Meeting via Zoom at 7:00pm. All parents/ guardians are welcome and encouraged to log in to become more involved with their child's education, and learn what's new in the school and the district! Find the link in the event below.
Tuesday November 30th- Be sure to send in any donations for the Sexsmith and Area Food Bank's Christmas Hamper Donation Challenge! We'll be tallying up classroom collections of new toys, games and food bank items, to let the Food Bank know which classroom has earned the prestigious January Pizza Party!
-Saints Squad Prize Day! We'll be rewarding the Saints Squad with the most points earned so far with a big treat before we reset the totals in preparation for our HUGE "Saints Squad - 12 Days of Christmas Spirit" extravaganza!!
Wednesday December 1- Report Cards will be sent home. It is the last day of Trimester 1 for JH options.
-Pre-orders for Hot Dog Day on Thursday December 2nd are due to the office.
Thursday December 2nd- Trimester 2 begins for our Junior High Options classes.
-Hot Dog Day! Hats off to our Booster Group parent volunteers! Check out their fundraising efforts below, an online 50/50 Holiday Raffle!
-MunchALunch orders are due for our December MunchALunch, Chicken Fingers and Fries from Lefty's Cafe on December 10th. Please ensure that all payment is received online by midnight, or in the office by 4:00pm. Check it out below!
Friday December 3rd- Our traditional Friday walk continues! Please ensure all students are dressed for the weather, no matter what the season brings!
Christmas is quickly approaching, and we have begun to plan our Annual Saints Christmas Dinner for Thursday December 23rd following our Christmas Mass!
As in the past, we are asking for families to donate specific food items listed below. If you would like to donate, please access the SignUp Genius below, review the available slots and click on the corresponding button to sign up. Donations can be brought directly to the main office by the date specified per item (please be mindful of date for fresh items). Every little bit helps!
Once again the amazing and generous owners of Lefty's Cafe have volunteered their time and kitchen to prepare our feast. Students will be served and then enjoy their Christmas feast in their own classrooms, with their cohort family.
Thank you for supporting this long-standing tradition, thanks also to the Education Foundation and Parent Council for their consideration and a huge thank you to Lefty's Cafe for preparing our meal!
Athletic Leaders of the Week
Grades K-3 - Jack!
Grades 4-6 - Chelsea!
Grades 7-9 - Serena!
Career Day Fun!
Hot Dog Day Thursday December 2nd
Booster Club's 50/50 Holiday Raffle!
Basketball Season has Arrived!
Giant Christmas Hamper Donation from Raeya!
Smiles at Swimming Lessons!
Munch-A-Lunch Hot Lunch Program!
Our next MunchALunch will be Chicken Fingers (2) and Fries from the fabulous and local Lefty's Cafe! Parents/ guardians can log in to order and pay for lunch before Thursday December 2nd , with lunch to be served on Friday December 10th! Click the image below to log in with your existing information or create a new account to place and pay for your order. If paying online isn't an option for your family, please feel free to pay cash in the office before the deadline!
Parent Council Meeting
Calling all Parents and Guardians! We need your help, input and attendance!
Log in to our Parent Council Meeting at 7:00pm on Monday November 29th. You're welcome to be an active participant, or a silent observer, no role is too small!
Learn what's new at the school, and how our Parent Council helps the accountability of our school.
Topic: St. Mary's Parent Council
Time: Nov 29, 2021 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83278325994?pwd=SllmbCtrTDdONTdud2NSTGdwZ0JFZz09
Meeting ID: 832 7832 5994
Passcode: U5C38w
Monday, Nov 29, 2021, 07:00 PM
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CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATION CHALLENGE
The classroom that gathers the most donations by November 30th will win a special prize from the Food Bank!
Student Yearly Enrollment Verification Forms- DUE BEFORE NOVEMBER 30th
These forms are required to be completed every year, as indicated by Alberta Education. It is also very important to have our records up to date. Please take the time to complete your student's verification form before November 30th if you haven’t already.
To access the form, please click this link:
https://powerschool.gpcsd.ca/public
Tips: Links and form work best if completed on a computer or laptop. Smart phone devices may not display correctly.
NEXT steps:
1. Logon to https://powerschool.gpcsd.ca/public
2. Bottom left menu click icon named "School Engage"
3. In left menu click "Students"
4. Click the name of your student
5. On right you will see a list of available online forms. Please select Student Yearly Enrollment Verification 2021- 2022.
6. Complete (mindful of punctuation, formatting etc please) then submit.
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Email: stmarys@gpcsd.ca
Website: stmarys.gpcsd.ca
Location: 9001 103 St, Sexsmith, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 568-3631
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMarysSX