As we embark upon the first week of Lent, students will continue to reflect on the Lenten Promises they are focused on and will begin to journey with Jesus to the cross through their own "Lenten Road Map." Students will also hear the Gospel from this past Sunday when Jesus goes out into the desert to pray and fast for forty days. Students will reflect upon little things they could do for Lent. It's almost springtime. Time to open up the windows and let the fresh air into our homes. Well during Lent it's time also to open up, let God's words into your heart! Let your heart be filled with His presence. In spring it's time to also clean or clear out things in our homes. The clutter we've build up over the winter. Clean out our closets and put things away that we don't need. During Lent it's time to clear out the things in our lives we don't need that may get in the way of following Jesus. For example, watch less t.v., spend less time playing video games or going onto social media. In spring it's also time to plant seeds and watch them grow. During Lent it's time to grow the love in our hearts. It's time to do more good deeds. We will "Fill" one another's buckets when we see others "Being the Good News" and doing things that God would do for others. Lent is a time to fast and pray. A time to help those in need each day. You can do extra chores and lend a hand. You can thank God more for this beautiful land. Lent is a time to forgive someone For something they have said or done. It's also a time to see the good in others. The good that is in all our sisters and brothers. Lent is a time to walk with Jesus . Who is always there to love us and lead us. Let's help Him to carry His cross that is heavy. Let's do unto others and get our hearts ready!
Religion Beginning of Lent The season of Lent is upon us! On Monday students will hear the Gospel reading from Sunday where we are challenged to do our best to make sure our actions are like God's. One way be more like God is to not only love our friends but to forgive and love our enemies too. Students will explore the traditions behind Shrove Tuesday and will begin their Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday with a Liturgy in our "Holy Gymnasium." They will receive the holy ashes and will reflect upon what they will choose to do during their journey through Lent in a Lenten Promise. We will also continue building our knowledge on current day missionaries. Friday Outdoor Play Day
We hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Family Day Weekend! Last week students sure showed their school spirit during our Winter Spirit Week! It was a week full of fun and friendship! Here is how our week looks at a glance! Religion: This week students will hear the Gospel from Sunday where Jesus teaches about God's Love and how important it is for us to forgive others. Jesus' message is to "Love One Another." Students will also begin to research a missionary of their choice. Literacy: *Word Wall Word Review Week *Asking Questions - Before, During and After Reading *Using the Q Matrix while reading texts Math: *Mental Math- Addition and Subtraction *Problem solving with Time Relationships Science: *STEM challenges- Strong and Stable Structures Physical Education and Health: *Badminton Skills and Drills Mindfulness: Last week we completed our 21 Days of Mindfulness! What an inspiring and enlightening experience for all! We are definitely going to continue our Mindfulness practices and prayerful meditations daily! Thank you to our Parent Council and Miss Rebecca from Mindfulness Rocks for this amazing experience!
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Next Week: Winter Carnival Day and Kindness Week
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St. Cecilia's Annual Cake Walk The text below is from Parent Council: A Cake Walk is a very fun event for the children, teachers and the many volunteers who make it happen. Families donate treats (baked or store-bought), or games, crafts, candy, books, etc. which in turn are raffled off. All treats must be nut and sesame seed free! Children purchase tickets for the Cake Walk with the help of their parents by using School Cash Online between January 29th and February 6th. On the day of the Cake Walk, all of the donated items are set out on tables in the gym. Class by class, the children walk through the tables and decide on which donated item/s they are interested in. Each item has a baggie and the children put their tickets in the bag attached to the item(s) they hope to win. Once every class has walked through, we draw a winning ticket for each item. The winners’ names are called and our volunteers deliver prizes directly to the classrooms. Although students are not guaranteed to win, they will all have a fun and exciting time! In addition, no student is allowed to win more than once so if a child’s name is drawn more than once, the first prize stands and the rest are redrawn. This is always a fun day for everyone! The best thing is that all of our children can participate and everyone has a chance to win!
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