MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Week at a Glance
Did You Know?
December 19-23
Dec 19 - Advent student assembly LOVE!
- Theme day "Christmas Hat Day"
- Grades 1-3 Métis Christmas Mitten activity
- Special student treat: Candy canes
Dec 20 - Theme day "Anything But A Backpack"
Dec 21 - Theme day "Red and Green Day"
- Grade 4 & 5 BISON Pancake & Sausages breakfast
- Concert dress rehearsal @ 10:30am MCC (please return field trip form)
- Healthy Hunger - Boston Pizza
- Christmas concert raffles & concession @ 5:45pm
- Christmas Concert @ MCC - 6:30pm DOORS OPEN 5:45pm
Dec 22 - Theme day "Ugly Sweater Day"
- Special student lunch: Pizza from BP's
- "Hot Chocolate for Church!" BRING A DOLLAR for a deluxe treat
Dec 23 - Theme day "PJ Day"
- Special student snack: Cookies & Milk
- Christmas Movie Afternoon in the gym (Grades 1-5)
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 9 - First day back after the Christmas break
Jan. 12 - Healthy Hunger - Edo Japan
Jan. 13 - No Pre-K/Kindergarten Classes Today
Jan. 13 - Early Dismissal @ 12:10pm (Staff meeting PM)
Jan. 19 - School Council Meeting @6:30pm
Jan. 26 - Early Learning Expo @MCHS
Jan. 27 - No Pre-K/Kindergarten Classes Today
ADVENT
This past week we lit the pink candle - the Candle of Joy and is sometimes called the "Shepherd's Candle." We anticipate the coming of Jesus with joy and anticipation. As we move through the season of Advent, we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
The final purple candle will be lit on Sunday to mark the final week before the birth of Jesus. This fourth candle represents love. Love is a gift; a gift from God. At Christmastime, we as Christians believe that God's greatest gift of love was Jesus, the Savior of the world.
BUILD BACK BAPTISTE! The Grinch Needs Love! IS THE GRINCH'S HEART GROWING?
"On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage." Matthew 2:11
On June 30, a fire destroyed the 113 yr old St. Jean Baptiste Parish Church in Morinville. This Advent season, all members of our GSACRD community are invited to support the communities of Morinville and St. Jean Baptiste Parish in their efforts to rebuild.
Our school division is raising funds to help support the rebuilding of our parish by helping the Grinch to grow his heart!
The Grinch has kidnapped The Doug, to stop him from sharing the joy of Christmas and the story of God's love for us. The Grinch needs our love!
If we raise enough money we can help the Grinch's heart to grow, he'll return The Doug.
All funds raised in support of the rebuilding of St. Jean Baptiste Parish Church.
To donate go to:
SAVE THE DATE! PREK/KINDERGARTEN EXPO!
SAVE THE DATE! KINDER EXPO!
Join our community where everyone knows your name!
Our annual Pre-K and Kinder EXPO is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and families to learn about our Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programming.
When is the upcoming expo?
Morinville Expo: Thursday, January 26, 2023- 6 p.m. Morinville Community High School
HEALTHY HUNGER
Does your child want to participate in our Healthy Hunger lunches?
It's not too late to place your orders for the new year! Follow the link below and sign up!
Friends of SKTA
GSACRD VOICE - Weekly Wellness
Prioritizing Your Family’s Mental Health Over the Holidays
Christmas Break is upon us! It’s time to recharge and relax! It is important to keep in mind though, that our mental health still needs our attention over the holidays. Check out the following link for some ideas on how you can prioritize you and your families mental health this Christmas break:
Metis Christmas Mittens Story With Ms. Grant
Hot Chocolate For the Church!
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the STAFF at SKTA!
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Email: SKTinfo@gsacrd.ab.ca
Website: www.skta.gsacrd.ab.ca
Location: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, Westwinds Drive, Morinville, AB, Canada
Phone: 587-764-0420
Facebook: facebook.com/STKAT
Twitter: @SKTAcademy_