SAINT'S SCOOP
St. Martin's Catholic Elementary School - September 16, 2022
Leadership Message
A warm welcome to all of our St. Martin's families. We are very excited to meet the new families joining our school community for the first time. Our names are Mr. Kucy (Principal) and Mrs. Sorochan (Assistant Principal) and we are excited to be back at St. Martin's as your administrative team.
We are off to a terrific start and our students are very content in their learning spaces. The staggered entry was very successful and our students are settling in nicely to their school routines.
Your children are in excellent hands and we are so blessed to have such a strong, dedicated school community here. Thank you for entrusting your child in our care here at St. Martin's Catholic School.
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, September 22 - First Day of Fall & Terry Fox Run at 1:15 pm - Wear Red & White and Bring a Toonie to support Terry Fox Run
- Friday, September 23 - PD Day - No School for students
- Thursday September 29 - St. Martin's Orange Shirt Day
- Friday September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - School Closed
- Wednesday October 5 - Spirit Day - Silly Sock Day
- Thursday October 6 - School Picture Day
- Friday October 7 - PD Day - School Closed for students
- Monday October 10 - Thanksgiving Day - School Closed
- Tuesday October 11 - Virtual Parent Foundation and AGM Council Meeting - 7 pm
- Saturday October 22 - Harvest Ball Fundraiser - Vegreville Social Center - 6 pm
- Monday October 31 - Halloween Parade in Gym - 1 pm
- Wednesday& Thurs. November 2 & 3- In-Person/Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm
- Wednesday November 3 - Early Dismissal for students at 1:55 pm
- Thursday November 11 - Remembrance Day
- November 7 - November 11 - Fall Break - School Closed
- Monday November 14 - School Picture Retakes
IDEAS FOR FAMILIES ON NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
Dear St. Martin's School Families,
This Thursday, September 30, 2022 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.
WebsiteActivity:
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.
Spirit Day - Bring a Stuffy to school
Terry Fox Fundraising
St. Martin's Catholic School Fundraising Link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/4906
Hot Lunch starts Oct. 11 - Boston Pizza & Oct. 18 - Quesada & Baba's Best every Wed & Thurs
Just a reminder
St. Martin's School Office
Email: stmn@eics.ab.ca
Website: stmn.eics.ab.ca
Location: St Martin's School, 54A Avenue, Vegreville, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-632-2266
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmartinscatholicschool
Twitter: @StMartinsEICS