SAINT'S SCOOP
St. Martin's Catholic Elementary School - December 1, 2022
Principal's Message
As we prepare for Christmas, we recall that Advent is a time of hope, love, joy and peace, as we await the coming of Jesus. During this time, it is important to take a moment to reflect and give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us, but also to pray for those members of our school community and families that may be facing challenges during this time.
On behalf of our St. Martin's School family, we would like to wish you and your family a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and a New Year blessed with health and happiness.
God Bless
Joe Kucy
Principal
Upcoming Events
- Sunday November 27 - First Week of Advent
- Sunday December 4 - Second Week of Advent
- Wednesday December 7 - Early Dismissal for students at 1:55 pm
- Sunday December 11 - Third Week of Advent
- Thursday December 15 - ECS 6 pm & Grade 1 to 3 Christmas Concert - 7 pm
- Sunday December 18 - Fourth Week of Advent
- Monday December 19 - Grade 4 to 6 Christmas Concert - 7 pm
- Wednesday December 21 to Jan. 3 - Christmas Break - No School and Closed
- Wednesday January 4 - School Returns from Break and Early Dismissal
- Monday January 9 - Parent Council - In-Person & Virtual - 7 pm
- Monday January 30 - Semester 1 ends and PD day - No school for students
- Tuesday January 31 - Semester 2 begins
- Friday February 3 - Report Cards go Online
- Thursday February 9 & Friday February 10 - Teacher's Convention - No School
Everyday is a Spirit Day in December Calendar
Christmas Service Projects
St. Martin's 5/6 Volleyball team
National Jersey Day - November 17
REPORTING STUDENT ILLNESS ABSENTEE
As you have no doubt been watching and experiencing, Alberta has been suffering from high rates of RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. We want to thank you for making the right choice to keep your children home when they are experiencing symptoms. In order to help us have the best possible data and communicate with Alberta Health Services if required, we would ask that you report any flu or cold like symptom under the FLU heading in the School Messenger App. Please report absences to the office or through the School Messenger App.
Using Safe Arrival, parents can report:
FLU - Illness due to flu and cold like symptoms
ILL - Other illness or injury.
EXC - Parent Excused (i.e taking your child on a holiday)
Thanks for your attention to this matter, as always, we are working hard to ensure that all students and staff remain safe.
Alberta Health Services News
Alberta Health Services is proud to offer FREE online programming to caregivers of school-age children and youth as well as adults in the community who want to learn more about addiction and mental health topics. Please check links below
Sessions are offered online through the Zoom conferencing application. A link to access the online session will be sent by email to those who have registered for the session.
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MHCB Vegreville News
Welcome to December, MHCB cannot believe that Christmas break starts in a few weeks.
December and the holidays can bring lots of joy for some but can also be difficult and effect
some people’s mental health. Addiction and Mental Health News have some tips for you on
increasing your joy during the holidays. Some suggestions are practicing mindfulness, grati-
tude and increasing your self-care practices such as; getting rest, eating well and doing some
physical activity each day, and make sure to reach out for help if you are struggling.
St. Martin's School Office
Email: stmn@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://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