This month we continue to celebrate the virtues of reverence and respect. Let us reflect on this prayer focused on these virtues:
God our Creator,
In good times,
may we live in such a way that we will be strengthened
for the difficult times that all of us face in our lives.
Lead us now to make choices that show respect
and kindness to one another,
treasuring all that is lasting and important.
May we grow in faith that whatever our circumstances,
we need have no regrets but may entrust
our past to Your mercy,
our present to Your love,
and our future to Your care.
Amen.
Dressing for the Weather
The consistency of the warmer weather will soon be upon us. In anticipation of the heat, parents and guardians are invited to assist and support students in dressing for the weather.
As reflected in the YCDSB’s Elementary Student Dress Code, student attire must be in keeping with our Catholic teachings and beliefs, and reflect the value of modesty and the principle of the dignity of the human person.
To assist in managing the heat, students should wear loose clothing and summer hats. Garments are to have solid fabric, and upper garments are to cover the midriff and shoulders.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to the upcoming beautiful sunny weather!
Catholic Education Week
We look forward to celebrating Catholic Education Week (CEW) and Children’s Mental Health Week from May 1st to 5th, 2023.
The theme of CEW is, ‘We are Many, We are One’. St. Nicholas CES will open this week with Music Monday! In addition, we will be hosting several student sessions presented by guest speakers focused on this year’s theme, and skill building in support of mental health. Students will also engage in classroom and school-based activities. More information will be shared in our next weekly update.
Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Drop Fundraiser
St. Nicholas CES’ Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Drop fundraiser continues this week, Monday, April 24th to Friday, April 28th, 2023!
Please see the attached flyer for more information! (A hard copy of this flyer was sent home on Friday, April 21st, 2023.)
St. Nicholas CES_Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraiser Flyer_April 2023
We invite you to share our fundraising flyer with link and QR code with your extended family, colleagues, friends and neighbours!
Our second Early Bird draw takes place this week. All orders placed by Wednesday, April 26th will be entered into this draw!
This week’s Early Bird prizes include 4 tickets to the Toronto Marlies playoff game on Saturday, April 29th at 4pm!
One draw ticket will be provided for each frozen cookie dough drop box or baked shortbread cookie gift box purchased by your family, friends and neighbours. Don’t forget, those who are making purchases should add your child(ren)’s family name (seller) when placing orders to ensure that draw tickets are allocated accurately.
Once Terra Cotta sales are closed, students who earn draw tickets will have the opportunity to place their tickets in their choice of prize(s) for a chance to win! More information will follow in early May.
Thank you for your support of our school’s fundraising initiative!
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Our Terra Cotta Frozen Cookie Dough Fundraiser continues!
Monday, April 24th:
– Grade 7 Confirmation Retreat at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, all day
– Junior Boys Basketball Exhibition Game at St. Patrick CES (Schomberg) at 3:45pm
Thursday, April 27th:
– Travelling Stage Drama workshops, 8:30am-11:20am
Friday, April 21st:
– Last day to place orders for Terra Cotta Frozen Cookie Dough or Baked Shortbread Cookie Gift boxes to earn student draw tickets!
– Travelling Stage Dance workshops, 8:30am-1:30pm
Closing Prayer
Let us close by praying:
Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
St. Nicholas, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal