St. Michael's News
March 6th, 2026
Virtue of the Month - Kindness
During the month of March, we will focus on the virtue of kindness. God wants us to be kind to everyone we meet. Being kind is about more than just pretending to be nice. It is about helping and playing with others because we want to and not because we feel we have to. God helps us to be kind to our family and friends because by being kind we are able to see God in everyone we meet.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ~Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
A kind person…
† gives his/her time to help others
† stands by his/her friends in time of need
† shares with his/her friends
† is polite
† cares about other people’s feelings
Upcoming Events and Activities
Stations of the Cross
Throughout the season of Lent, we will gather as a school for Stations of the Cross on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM. Parents are very welcome to join us.
Used Uniform Sale
Our Used Uniform Team will be on hand on Friday, March 6th, from 3 PM to 3:30 PM in the music room. Please come by if you need any uniform items. A reminder that we switch to our summer uniform on May 1st.
Event Information
Our Grade 7 students have their Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, March 7th starting with 9 AM Mass in the Church. Please note that attendance is mandatory.
Parents are asked to join us at 2:30 PM for a parent information session on the Sacrament with a short prayer service to follow.
Spelling Bee
Our In-House Verbal Bee will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at 1:00pm. Parents are welcome to come cheer on our spellers! The winner of the spelling bee will go on to represent St. Michael's at the CISVA Bee in April.
Event Information
It’s the mullet of the wardrobe…business on top, party on the bottom! Come dressed half and half, ready for the camera…shirts and ties on top, pyjamas and slippers off-camera. Please bring a food bank donation. The class that brings in the most will win an extra recess!
Library Books
Please ensure all library books are returned before Spring Break. We will resume checking books out after Spring Break.
Hot Lunch Order for Term 3
Dear parents, Hot Lunch ordering for the spring term starts on Monday, March 2, and continues until Sunday, March 22. Please note the deadline for orders as it was quoted incorrectly in the last week’s newsletter.
Orders can be made at sme.hotlunches.net . Please ensure that your order is placed and paid for online before the deadline. Unpaid orders will not be processed until payment is received and will be removed from the system after the deadline. Only CREDIT CARD payments are accepted. Please do not leave cash or cheques at the school’s office, nor send them to your children's classrooms. Absolutely no late orders, changes or cancellations.
A note on absentee lunches. If your child is going to miss school due to a planned absence, please email lunch dates your child will be missing along with your instructions on handling your child’s lunch to hotlunch@smeschool.ca . Please make sure to send this information at least one week prior to the lunches your child will miss.
If your child’s absence is unplanned and you are unable to provide a one-week notice, please call the school office on the day of the lunch and leave your instructions with the school secretary. This way, our kitchen crew will receive your instructions in a timely manner. Though the Hot Lunch Committee checks the email regularly, we cannot guarantee that an email sent the night before or on the morning of the lunch will reach the kitchen crew in time. Thank you!
Event Information
Mark your calendars!
St. Michael's first Family Movie Night will take place on April 17th. More details will be shared after Spring Break. For the moment, please save the date!
📣 ONLINE AUCTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 📣
We're building our Online Auction team and looking for volunteers to help in the following areas:
Volunteer Roles:
📸 Assisting with taking photos of art pieces
💻 Assisting with creating and setting up the online auction platform
💳 Admin support – tracking & collecting payments after winning bids
📊 Admin support – creating and organizing a detailed Excel sheet
Please email fundraising@smeschool.ca if you are able to help!
Spring Break Camp
Mrs. Lepore will once again host a Spring Break activity camp at St. Michael's School. The camp will run from March 16 - 20th from 9 AM until 12:30 PM. Please contact thelepores@telus.net for further information.
Mar 6th: School Mass 9 AM; Green Thumb Theatre Performance 1:30 PM, Used Uniform 3 - 3:30 PM
Mar 7th: Confirmation Retreat for Grade 7, 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Mar 9th: Fire Drill
Mar 10th: Stations of the Cross 9 AM; Confession for Gr. 3; In House Spelling Bee
Mar 11th: Lockdown Drill
Mar 12th: Non-Uniform Day
Mar 13th: School Mass 9 AM; Learning Updates come home
Mar 14th - 29th: Spring Break
Mar 29th: Palm Sunday
Mar 31st: Stations of the Cross 9 AM; Confession for Gr. 7
Apr 2nd: Holy Thursday school-wide retreat; Passion Play 2 PM
Apr 3rd: Good Friday No School
Apr 5th: Easter Sunday Family Mass 8:30 AM
Apr 6th: Easter Monday No School
Apr 7th: Confession for Gr. 6
Apr 8th: Earthquake drill; Talent Show Auditions
Apr 9th: Talent Show Auditions
Apr 10th: School Mass 9 AM; Archangel Cup Floor Hockey Tournament
Apr 14th: Confession for Gr. 5
Apr 15th: Kindergarten Assembly 9:15 AM
Apr 16th: Class and Team Photographs
Apr 17th: School Mass 9 AM; Family Movie Night 6:30 PM