Celtics Chatter, Friday May 3

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Dear Families,

As we prepare to celebrate the month of Mary, here is the Memorare prayer. It is a prayer seeking the intercession and help of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

Flowers for Mary

Next week, we invite families to bring flowers for our Mother Mary in front of the school office. We ask that you please REFRAIN FROM BRINGING LILIES due to allergies.

Last names starting with:

Mon. May 6th: A – F

Mon. May 13th: G – L

Mon. May 21st: M – R

Tues. May 27th: S – Z

Kindergartens will have their own flower schedule, please refer to the email from Mrs. Prinster.

Summer Uniform Starts on May 15th

Summer Uniforms are optional pieces. Students are allowed to wear these pieces from May 15th to the end of the school year, and then in the fall from September to October 15th. We are able to make concessions when the weather is unusually warm.

Mandatory Parent Meeting (Gr. 4 – 7) May 14th

Please join us for an evening with our speakers, Brett & Andrea Powell. Mr. Powell works for the R.C.A.V. and is the Archbishop’s Delegate for Development and Ministries. Mrs. Powell is our C.G.S. instructor and one of our Gr. 3 teachers. This is a MANDATORY evening for Gr. 4 – 7 parents as part of our health curriculum, but all families are invited. There will be door prizes and refreshments.

Parent Participation Tasks

If you are IN NEED OF HOURS, please check your portal to sign up.

We need parent Supervisors at lunchtime between 12:00 and 12:30 pm and Traffic Control after school. We also require cleaning crews on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

Choir Practices

Please click on the link for a full schedule:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sD2q19yiaXmMr8WIatYH1JoxN9mSDXj96WQFoIJOwfQ/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming Events:

May:

8: Hot Lunch – Burger King & TCBY

10: School Mass – Mother’s Day

13: Knights of Columbus (Langley) Track Meet (more details to follow)

14: Parent Evening

15: Summer Uniform starts

15: O.L.O.A. Track Meet (Gr. 3-6 only; more details to follow)

15: Confirmation Rehearsal (Gr. 7)

17: Pro D Day – No School

20: Victoria Day – No School

21: Confirmation (Gr. 7)

22: Hot Lunch – Loz Tacos

23: St. Catherine’s Track Meet (more details to follow)

24: School Mass – Food Bank Mass

28: Ready Set Learn (for incoming Kindergarten class)