Upcoming dates, mark your calendar!
- March 16 – Lego League provincial competition in Red Deer – Go MWI!
- March 18 – 6C field trip to International Airport – PM
- March 18 to March 22 – Francophonie Week
- Monday: La Girandole and Dress in GREEN
- Tuesday: Roger Dallaire concerts and dress like Lumberjack Day
- Wednesday: Outdoor games
- Thursday: Outdoor games and La Tire/Maple Taffy
- Friday: Jersey Day
- March 20 – Hot Cross Bun pick at 2:30 PM
- March 20 – Last day to order Hot Lunch for April 3, order on PowerSchool
- March 21 – Full day of school – Kindergarten students in class
- March 22 – Half day of school – No school for all Kindergarten students
- March 22 – Spring Break starts
- March 29 – Good Friday
- March 31 – Easter Sunday
- April 2 – Classes resume
- April 3 – Hot Lunch – Chicken strips
- April 5 – Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Parish at 1:15 – Everyone is welcome! Please meet us at the church or come to school and walk with your child’s class. Be sure to contact the teacher in advance if you wish to volunteer to supervise our walk.
- April 10 – 1B and 1D field trip to John Walter Museum
- April 11 & 12 – Grade 4 in school field trips – Catapults!
- April 15 – School Council meeting at 6:30 PM – in person and online
Preparing for Holy Week
Even though we won’t be at school during Holy Week, our students will remain engaged in the exploration of the significance of the Stations of the Cross and the Last Supper. Through guided sessions, students will learn about the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion by delving into scripture, prayer, and reflection. Throughout the final school week of Lent, we will continue our commitment to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Lenten Project
This Lenten season, we are once again supporting Catholic Social Services, the organization founded by our namesake, William Irwin, who was dedicated to aiding vulnerable members of our community. There is still time to sponsor a tile. Go to PowerSchool to see the four options. Help us complete our mosaic!
Ninja Dash – Wednesday May 29
It’s just around the corner! Our annual Ninja Dash will be held on May 29, and we need YOUR help. This event is not only tons of fun, but also our biggest fundraiser of the year. We will need 50 volunteers on that day. Can you be one of our volunteers please?
Bravo Brick Breakers!
On February 24, The Brick Breakers won the Motivate Award for “embracing the culture of FIRST LEGO League through team building, team spirit and displayed enthusiasm”. They also placed 4th overall and will be competing in provincials in Red Deer on March 16. They have been working so hard and we are already immensely proud! Thank you to their coaches, Mrs. D’Agostini, Mrs. Ostopowich, and Mme Sandy.
Basketball Free Throw
Our students had a great time at St. John XXIII at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. This event provides an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition. Bravo Golden Wolves and thank you coaches.
Carnaval Sashes
It’s not too late to purchase a sash. These handmade woolen sashes are available for purchase on PowerSchool. A small sash, good for Kinder to Grade 3, is $5.30 and a medium sash, good for Grades 4 to 6, is $6.30.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
School Council Meeting
Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Monday April 15. We will be meeting in the school’s staff room, and we will also have an online option through TEAMS.
Come learn about the exciting events planned for 2024.
Murray McCourt, SC Chair
DIVISION NEWS
Please read Chief Superintendent Anderson’s March message.
https://www.ecsd.net/march-2024-message
Pre-enrollment for current students
Pre-enrolment for the 2024-2025 school year is due on March 22. This process is key in helping us understand how many students we will be expecting in September 2024. Your participation supports the Division in making informed decisions regarding staffing, class sizes, and program offerings.
All students in the Division are required to complete the pre-enrolment process whether they are staying with their current school or transitioning into Kindergarten, Junior High, or High School.
The pre-enrolment process will run until March 22, 2024. Log into PowerSchool and select your preferred school for the 2024-2025 school year by clicking the “Pre-Enrolment for Next Year” icon.
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH NEWS
Here is a link to the St. Thomas More’s weekly bulletin: https://stm.caedm.ca/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4th-Sunday-in-Lent-eBulletin.pdf
Holy Week & Easter 2024
Palm (Passion) Sunday
Sat, Mar 23 – 5pm
Sun, Mar 24 at 8am, 10:30am, 1pm & 5pm
Mon, Mar 25 – No mass (Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Basilica)
Tue, Mar 26 – 5pm
Wed, Mar 27 – 9am
Holy Thursday
Mar 28 – 7pm (with incense)
Good Friday
Mar 29 – 9am, 12 noon, 3pm
Holy Saturday
Mar 30 – 1pm (Blessings of Easter Baskets)
Easter Vigil
Mar 30 – 8pm (with incense)
Easter Sunday
Mar 31 – 8am, 10am, 12 noon (with incense) & 5pm
(Regularly scheduled confession will be suspended during Holy Week and the week after Easter during the Easter Octave)
Easter Octave
Mon, Apr 1 – No Mass
Tue, Apr 2 – 9am (regular weekday mass)
Wed, Apr 3 – 9:30am (with school students)
Thu, Apr 4 – 10am (with school students)
First Friday
Fri, Apr 5 – 9am (with adoration until 12 noon)
1:15pm (with school students)
First Saturday
Sat, Apr 6 – 9am (with recollection to follow)
École Monsignor William Irwin 
