St. Michael's News
November 8th, 2024
Lest we Forget
Remembrance Day Assembly
Poppies will be available for all students to wear during the assembly. We ask that you please consider bringing a donation to the Poppy Fund for the poppy that they will receive. Through your generosity, the Legion helps all of Canada’s Veterans and their families.
Friday, Nov 8, 2024, 11:00 AM
No School
There will be no school on Monday, November 11th, and Tuesday, November 12th.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 13th.
Upcoming Events and Activities
Halloween Candy - Thank you
Thank you so much for your generosity.
Together, we collected 6 large boxes of candy to be delivered to Catholic Ministries in Vancouver. A special thank you to the Araujo family who offered to drop the donation with the ministries this weekend.
Scholastic Book Order
SCHOLASTIC FLYERS
Scholastic Flyers were delivered to the classrooms today.
Orders can be completed online!
If you would like to order online:
Go to scholastic.ca/clubshop
Create an account or log in to existing account; place order.
Enter school code (RC249384)
Orders will ship direct to your home to reduce handling.
Shipping is free when you spend over $40 and enter the school code.
Thanks for your support of this school program!
RCAV Spirit Day
Our Grade 7 school and CCD students have the opportunity to attend Spirit Day on Saturday, November 16th with hundreds of other young Catholics around the Archdiocese. We pray they enjoy their time and return with a renewed sense of faith and commitment to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep our candidates for Confirmation in your prayers this year.
Please note Spirit Day cheques and EFTs will be deposited on November 15th.
Save the Date!
SME Open House
The school administration team will be hosting a question and answer session and open evening for new families on Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 - 8 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit our school and meet the principal, as well as ask any questions you may have about our community.
There will also be an open house on Monday, November 25th from 9 AM - 11 AM to allow interested families to tour the school while we are in session.
Advent Craft Night
The Parents Association will be hosting an Advent Craft night on November 25th. Tickets are available on the hot lunch platform or at the school office. We hope to see you there!
Community News
Volunteers Needed
Hot Lunch
The PA is looking for more volunteers to join our Hot Lunch team. As we attempt to introduce more in-house prepped meals, we need more hands on deck. Volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kitchen volunteering is a very rewarding personal experience that promotes a stronger school community. By offering delicious and healthy lunches to students, volunteers help create happy memories for our children, while working together contributes to a strong team spirit among parents. Nothing unites people like food and working together! Come and be a part of team Hot Lunch! Email us at pa@smeschool.ca if you are interested.
Gala
The St. Michael's Parish Gala (Casino Royale) invites you to volunteer! We are looking for:
- an in-class basket & ceramic coordinator
- ticket sale support (after weekend Mass)
- decoration set up and take down
- TUPS volunteers from 6 PM to 10 PM on the evening of March 1st.
For more information please contact:
Rupa Marcus
Gala Chairperson
Email: rupa.marcus@gmail.com
Tel:604-306-4190
Nov 11th: No School Remembrance Day
Nov 12th: No School Non-instructional day
Nov 14th: Gr. 6 Field Trip
Nov 15th: School Mass 9 AM
Nov 16th: Gr. 7 Spirit Day
Nov 19th: Confession Grade 4; SME Q & A evening 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Nov 22nd: CISVA Networking Day. No School.
Nov 25th: SME Open House 9 - 11 AM; Advent Craft Night 6 PM
Nov 26th: Confession Gr. 3; ACRSS Presentation for Gr. 6 and 7; PEC Meeting
Nov 27th: Grade 1 Advent Assembly 9:15 AM
Nov 28th: Non-Uniform Day; Learning Updates come home
Nov 29th: School Mass 9 AM
For our priests.
You came from among us
to be, for us, one who serves.
We thank you for ministering Christ to us
and helping us minister Christ to each other.
We are grateful for the many gifts you bring to our community:
for drawing us together in worship,
for visiting us in our homes,
for comforting us in sickness,
for showing us compassion,
for blessing our marriage,
for baptizing our children,
for confirming us in our calling,
for supporting us in bereavement,
for helping us to grow in faith,
for encouraging us to take the initiative,
for helping the whole community realize God's presence among us.
For our part, we pray that we may always be attentive to your needs
and never take you for granted.
You, like us, need friendship and love,
welcome and a sense of belonging,
kind words and acts of thoughtfulness.
We pray, also, for the priests
who have wounded priesthood.
and may they be open to healing.
Let us support one another during times of crisis.
God our Father, we ask you to bless our priests
and confirm them in their calling.
Give them the gifts they need
to respond with generosity and a joyful heart.
Amen