Weekly Update: March 27-31, 2023

Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent. As we move into the final days of the Lenten season, let us pray…

Heavenly Father,

Stay with us through the busy days this week
and remind us that when we need
comfort, solitude, wisdom, or guidance,
we can always turn to you.
Help us develop discipline and generosity
through fasting and almsgiving,
and come closer to you through prayer this Lent.
In your name we pray,

Amen.

(Dynamic Catholic)

 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child or know someone who has a child who is eligible to register for Kindergarten this coming fall? If yes, the 2022-2023 Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open!


Parents are invited to register online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions .

 

Lenten Food Drive

We invite families to participate in our Lenten Food Drive during the week of March 27-31, in support of the Newmarket & Georgina Food Pantry.
The following food items are greatly needed:

Donations bins will be available in the front foyer during the week of March 27-31 where students can place their donation items.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

 

Marlies Game

We look forward to the upcoming Marlies x YCDSB School Day event on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.

Students in Grades 5-8 who are attending the game are reminded to bring a brown-bagged disposable lunch with snacks which are peanut and nut-free, as well as plastic water bottles (e.g., Evian, Nestle Pure Life) and/or juice boxes from home.

Visits to concession stands will not be permitted due to time constraints and to ensure student safety.

Please note that the Coca-Cola Coliseum will not permit fast food items or outside coffee into the arena. In addition, hard plastic water bottles or glass products of any kind will not be permitted.

Lunch bags and small bags will be permitted, however large bags, such as backpacks will not be permitted into the venue. Students will be asked to leave large bags at school.

We look forward to this exciting and fun event!

 

Stations of the Cross

As we approach the final days of the Lenten season, parents and guardians are invited to join junior and intermediate staff and students as they participate in the Stations of the Cross, presented in tableau format with narration, by our Grade 6 students on Friday, March 31st at 10:15am in the gymnasium. Parents and guardians are welcome to join us.

 

Autism Awareness Month

April is World Autism Month, an annual opportunity for a dedicated conversation about autism spectrum disorder. Autism touches more than 70 million people globally. Approximately 1 in 66 children and youth are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Canada and this number continues to grow.

The UN General Assembly declared April 2nd, as World Autism Day. St. Nicholas CES will raise an Autism Awareness flag on Friday, March 31st in preparation for our Light It Up Blue Day on Monday, April 3rd, 2023. Staff and students are invited to wear blue on April 3rd in support of autism awareness.

Students will participate in various activities to develop awareness and understanding of autism during the week of April 17-21. More information will follow.

 

Next Week’s Activities and Events

Here is a look ahead to next week…

Monday, March 27th:
– St. Nicholas CES Lenten Food Drive begins

Tuesday, March 28th:
– Confessions, 8:45-11:15am in the library
– Boys Intermediate Basketball Area Finals at Sacred Heart CHS, all day

Wednesday, March 29th:
– Marlies x YCDSB School Day Game at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, all day

Thursday, March 30th:
– Girls Intermediate Basketball Area Finals at St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, all day
– Triple P: Positive Parenting Program virtual session, Raising Resilient Children, 6:30-8:30pm; register by visiting, Triple P Parenting Registration

Friday, March 31st:
– Raising Autism Awareness flag at 8:45am
– Stations of the Cross, Tableaux with Narration at 10:15am, in the gymnasium
– The Cross of Christ Concert at St. John Chrysostom Parish at 7:00pm; visit https://stjohnchrysostomne.archtoronto.org/ to purchase tickets

 

Closing Prayer

Throughout the season of Lent, we close with our Lenten prayer.

God of the Journey,
Walk with us this Lent.
Teach us to pray, fast, and give
in ways that bring us closer to you.
Help us to persevere in staying with you
on the journey through Lent to Easter.
Amen.

St. Nicholas, pray for us.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

 

Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal