SAINT'S SCOOP
St. Martin's Catholic Elementary School September 29th, 2023
IDEAS FOR FAMILIES ON NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
Dear St. Martin's School Families,
Saturday, September 30, 2023 we formally recognize our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to walk the journey of truth and reconciliation by deepening your understanding and growing in foundational knowledge. Regardless of where you are on your journey, this is a great opportunity to learn along with your children. As a result we have some suggestions for you.
Watch this Video as a Family
Namwayut: we are all one. Truth and reconciliation in Canada
Read through This Student-Friendly Calls-to-Action
Look at this Interactive Map to Become Informed on the Residential Schools in Canada.
Website Activity:
Interactive Map of Residential Schools
Respect the Land
Respect for Mother Earth and the land is a pivotal and fundamental understanding for our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Watch this video to understand the deep mutual respect for the land.
Then GET OUTSIDE! Go see the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us.
Upcoming Events
- Monday October 2 - Stat Holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Wednesday October 4 - Early Dismissal at 1:55 pm and Spirit Day is Crazy Sock Day.
- Friday October 6 - PD Day - School Closed for students
- Monday October 9 - Thanksgiving Day - School Closed
- Tuesday October 10 - Virtual Parent Foundation and AGM Council Meeting - 7 pm
- Thursday October 12 - Lifetouch School Picture Day for the School
- Saturday October 21 - Harvest Ball Fundraiser - Vegreville Social Center - 6 pm
- Tuesday October 31 - Halloween Parade in Gym - 1 pm
- Wednesday & Thurs. November 1 & 2- In-Person/Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm
- Wednesday November 1 - Early Dismissal for students at 1:55 pm
- November 6 - November 10 - Fall Break - School Closed
- Saturday November 11 - Remembrance Day
- Wednesday November 15 - School Picture Retakes
- Monday November 20 - Face to Face Concert at St. Martin's
- Wednesday December 6, 2022 - Early Dismissal for students at 1:55 pm
- Thursday December 14? - ECS & Grade 1 to 3 Christmas Concert - time tbd
- Monday December 18? - Grade 4 to 6 Christmas Concert - time tbd
- Saturday December 23 to Jan. 7 - Christmas & New Year Break - No School and Closed