St. Mark Weekly Update
It has been a busy two (2) weeks and hence, we missed last week. Therefore, this week has a lot of information. Please use the Table of Contents to support which priorities are for your family this week.
A HUGE thank you to everyone that contributed to our Terry Fox Run. We are waiting for the totals to be calculated and hope to announce those soon.
A reminder there are no classes on Monday (19 October) due Alberta's Referendum Voting. We will be back on Tuesday 20 October at our regular time. Our Grade 8 Retreat is almost fully planned, so field trip forms will coming home with the Grade 8 students very soon.
A reminder of our School Council meeting on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 6:30 pm. Please consider attending and supporting our council.
Wishing you a blessed week.
A. Stabile and J. Hertlein
Administration
Grade 8 English Language Arts, Grade 9 Social Studies, Grade 7 Social Studies, Grade 9 Math
If your child is in one of the above classes, they will be involved in piloting parts of the proposed curriculum for Alberta Education.
Instead of receiving percentage grades (%) in these classes, students will receive Levels of Achievement that provide information about what they know, understand and can do in relation to curriculum expectations. Students will receive an overall Level of Achievement for the course, as well as Levels of Achievement for individual learning outcomes. This approach is intended to provide families with clearer information about student learning and progress.
While student achievement will be reported differently, learning expectations, classroom instruction, academic rigour and regular feedback from teachers remain the same. This change affects how learning is reported, not what students are expected to learn.
Our school is pleased to be participating in this work as Edmonton Catholic Schools continues to align assessment and reporting practices with Alberta's new curriculum. We look forward to supporting students and families throughout the school year.
To learn more about Levels of Achievement, including frequently asked questions, examples and resources for families, please visit: ecsd.net/loa
If you have questions about your child's learning or about these reporting changes, please contact your child's subject teacher or the school. We would be pleased to assist you.
We are thankful to partner with the Holiday Hamper Program again this Christmas season. If your family could use assistance with a holiday meal please use the link to sign up! Our Family School Laison Worker Ms. Molly is also available to assist with the application. Call the school or email molly.siebenga@ecsd.net to set up a time to apply.
Applications must be submitted by November 20.
https://application.holidayhamper.ca/apply/56JiEPE8mQxc1ghjgzQAfL_GlIDVvQ1V2rtBLnm7
From October 17–23, we celebrate the gift of Catholic education and the community it creates!
💙 Wear Blue on Thursday, October 22 to celebrate Catholic education! Blue symbolizes constancy, fidelity, genuineness, and aspiration, and also holds a special connection to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This year’s theme, The Power of the Holy Spirit, reminds us that God's presence is at work in our Catholic schools, guiding and strengthening us as we help our students grow in faith and discover their God-given talents.
Together, we celebrate our shared commitment to nurturing our students' minds, hearts, and spirits. #CatholicEducationWeek #ECSDfaithinspires #ECSD