We prepare to welcome the month of May! In this month we honour and celebrate Mary, the Mother of God.
May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the amazing country we all share today. We look forward to learning more about their contributions.
Catholic Education Week (CEW) and Children’s Mental Health Week
This week we celebrate Catholic Education Week. This year’s theme is “Catholic Education: We Are Many, We Are One”. Let us pray this special prayer:
We are many, we are one; we all form one body in Christ.
Lord, when we see the one before us,
let us reverence your presence within;
when we listen to one another, let us hear with our hearts;
when we reflect on each encounter, may we discern to understand;
when we learn from those around us, let us respect our differences with joy;
and when we act, may we be kind and generous to all,
for each person is a member of your body, with all that they are.
We are many, we are one.
Amen.
This week is also Children’s Mental Health Week This is an annual national event that takes place every year during the first week in May to encourage people to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health.
We look forward to our students participating in sessions focused on this year’s Catholic Education theme, as well as understanding and supporting their mental health (see School Mental Health Ontario).
Sharelife
ShareLife is the official charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto, raising funds to support more than 40 Catholic agencies and grant recipients serving the poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. ShareLife-funded agencies serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation.
On May 4th, St. Nicholas CES will host a Sharelife Pyjama Day. Students are invited to bring in a loonie or toonie and wear pyjamas in support of Sharelife. Let us live the Gospel by providing for those in need. Thank you for your support.
Catholic School Council
Our next Catholic School Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 7:00pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Track and Field
It’s that time of year! St. Nicholas CES will be preparing for our Track Day on Wednesday May 24th, 2023 (rain dates on Tuesday May 30th in the afternoon and Wednesday May 31st in the afternoon). An information letter will be sent home with Grades 4-8 students this week.
Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Drop Fundraiser
It’s not too late! St. Nicholas CES’ Terracotta Frozen Cookie Dough Drop fundraiser continues for two more days! Final orders can be placed using the link below until Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023!
https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/stnicholascesnewmarket2023/
Don’t forget, 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. Be sure to 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!
Information regarding prize tickets and pick up of orders will be shared in the next weekly update.
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…
Monday, May 1st:
– Music Monday with musical performances by junior and intermediate classes, 10:15-11:15am; all parents and guardians are welcome to attend
Tuesday, May 2nd:
– St. John Chyrsostom Pastoral Visits, FDK to Grade 3/4, morning
– Grades 4-6 and 7&8 CEW Sessions with Deacons Wayne McCulloch and Gordon Lee, 12:30pm
– Last day to place orders for Terra Cotta Frozen Cookie Dough and gift boxes to earn student draw tickets!
Wednesday, May 3rd:
– FDK to Grade 3 CEW Session with Nancy Davie, Religious Education Consultant, 9:00am
– Grades 4-6 & 7&8 Mental Health Sessions with Renee Jordan, Mental Health Instructional Lead Teacher,10:15am
– Catholic Education Week Provincial Mass via livestream, 1:30pm; parents and guardians are welcome to participate; https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/
Thursday, May 4th:
– Sharelife Pyjama Day; students are invited to bring a loonie or toonie and wear pyjamas in support of Sharelife
– Travelling Stage Drama workshops, 8:30am-11:20am
Friday, May 5th:
– FDK to Grade 3 Mental Health Session with Rosalinda Ceci, Registered Nurse, 10:15am
– Travelling Stage Dance workshops, 8:30am-1:30pm
Closing Prayer
In this month devoted to Mary we pray:
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
St. Nicholas, pray for us.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal