Madonna Catholic School
Parent Bulletin. April 30 - May 7th
Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
Gospel Reading
Jesus appears to two disciples who are walking to Emmaus.
Family Connection
Families, as the domestic church, have the opportunity to make the family meal a time of prayerful encounter with one another and with Jesus. At a family meal we share our experiences of the day and connect them with the experiences of others in the family. We can also enjoy the meal as an opportunity to reflect upon our family life in light of Scripture. At their best our family meals can connect us to Jesus too.
Choose a family meal this week to share one another’s experiences of the week in a special way. Perhaps invite family members to plan and prepare the meal together. Begin the meal by reading today’s Gospel, Luke 24:13-35. As you eat, talk together about how the disciples discussed their experiences in Jerusalem and how they came to understand them differently when Jesus interpreted those events in the light of Scripture. Then invite each family member to share the things that are going on in his or her life. Consider what Jesus might say to each person if he were sitting at your dinner table. Conclude with a special prayer after your dinner. Pray a prayer of blessing for each family member, asking that Jesus continue to be present in each person’s life, helping each one to be a better follower of Jesus. Conclude with a Sign of Peace.
Staff Professional Development
At Madonna School, teachers had time during the week to meet and talk about strategies and supports to help all the children in their classroom and in the school. This process has lead to teachers learning many ideas and processes to help every in their classroom! This is a unique model in Elk Island Catholic and is being used as a model in the Division. Way to go Madonna students.
Below are some of the photos from the conference. You can watch the school video below.
Welcome to the Conference!
Starting the day of right!
Mrs LaRose won an emergency car kit
Mrs. Stocker won books for the classroom
Ms. Wiunow won a prize too!
Our School Success!
Spare pants!
if you have spare sets of children's pants, for ages 6 - 10 that you could send to school office for us to use when the kids have little mishaps, we would be very appreciative! Spare socks are welcome too!
Literacy Club takes lessons in Cake Decorating. What a sweet activity!
Elk Island Catholic Junior High Band Tour comes to play us a tune ( or two)
May Events
Monday May 1 -
- Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Class Photos - group pictures taken
Tuesday May 2nd
- Grade 4 Classes visit St Theresa School for Orientation
- May 2 - to May 5th: Mrs Littlemore and Mrs. Hinger are on a faith retreat. Mr Harmata will be the Acting Principal in our absence
Weds May 3rd
- Jersey Day!
- Grade 1N and 3L attending the Holy Childhood Association Mass
- Grade 2's Visit the Strathcona County Museum
Thursday May 4th
Friday May 5th
- It's Arbor Day. Grade 1 visits Broadmoor Lake Park. ( rain or shine)
About Us
Email: mcs@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://mcs.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 15 Main Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780 467-7971
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Madonna-Catholic-School-Sherwood-Park-282656331804065/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel