414 Pendygrasse Road
Saskatoon, Sk S7M 4M3
Phone: 659-7390 Fax: 659-2122
Principal: Mr. O. Fortosky
Vice-Principal: Mrs. T. Macknak
Office: Mrs. D. Moroz/Miss H. Meier
Community Coordinator: Miss T. Lynds
Prayers and Intentions
With Three Way Conferences around the corner, let us say a prayer for success.
Lord, you know the anxiety that I’m feeling right now. Please calm my spirit. Come and still my nerves. For the examiners who read my work, help them to mark with justice and fairness, come and refresh them, please bless their lives. I give all these prayers to You and ask that this day you would give me the success that my heart desires. For Your kingdom and glory. ~Amen~
No School – There is no school for all students Friday, December 1st.
Parents are reminded that students should attend the Three Way Conference with their parent(s).
Progress Reports and Three Way Conferencing – Start booking now!
All students in Grade 1 – 8 will take home progress reports at the student Three-Way Conferences. Three-Way conferences will take place on Thursday, November 30th from
3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday,December 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A confirmation reminder will be sent home with your child on Tuesday, November 28th. Please call the school office at 659-7390 if your time booked is not convenient for you.
Three Way Conferences for Kindergarten Groups M & T will take place on Thursday, November 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 1st from 9:00 – 12:00 noon. Parents are welcome to book their Three-Way Conferences online at You would enter your login and password that will be emailed to you on November 7th. You may also book your Three Way Conference by completing the form that went home, by calling the school office or emailing your requested interview time to . Using the online scheduler allows you to see what interview times have not yet been taken. Using the form or email does not guarantee your preferred time. Pre-Kindergarten will not be holding Three-Way Conferences.
Spirit Day at St. Mark School - Jersey Day is on Friday, November 24th!
Scholastic Book Fair Comes to St. Mark School - The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! The book fair will be held for 5 days, from November 27th – December 1st. Classroom browsing and buying will be on Monday to Wednesday afternoons; Thursday all day. Thursday evening, and Fridaymorning only, is for student and family buying. This is your opportunity to browse and buy from the book fair with your child or by yourself and enter the draw for $25 worth of free merchandise for your child and $25 worth of merchandise for your child’s teacher. The Scholastic Book Fair is the only fundraiser for our library. Monies raised are used to purchase books and new technology for our library. Please consider supporting this major fund raiser for the library and do a little Christmas shopping at the same time! If you have any questions regarding the book fair, please call our Teacher-Librarian at 659-7394 or the school office.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CALL THE SCHOOL AT 306-659-7390 IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK OR AWAY!
Microwaves are NOT Available at Lunch - Please plan your child(ren)’s lunches accordingly.
Band News - The band students have been working hard this fall as we gear up for our winter concert! This year, the band concert will beTuesday, December 12 at 11:00. Students are asked to wear white shirts, black pants/skirt, and black shoes/socks for the concert. All students should have received a Band Newsletter at the beginning of September. If you have not seen this newsletter yet, please ask your child about it. In particular, the Supplies Page lists the necessary supplies band students should have. Please make sure that your student has all of the required band supplies, especially the Standard of Excellence book. Please continue to encourage your child to practice their band instrument! Practice is really important for student improvement. If students are having particular difficulties, I am available for extra help during afternoon recess on Tuesdays, and before school and during morning recess on Thursdays. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns!Ms. Haughian
Noon Festival of Carols - For Your Planning Purposes - Mark Your Calendars – Dec. 5th
This year, the St. Mark School Choir will be performing at the Noon Festival of Carols at TCU Place on December 5 from 12:15 to 12:30. Students will be transported to and from by bus. The choir will be videoed and our performance will air on Shaw Cable 10 through the Christmas Season for students and parents to enjoy. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend the Noon Festival of Carols to watch their child perform. Admission to the Noon Festival of Carols is free.
Family Christmas Celebration – Thursday, December 14th
Due to popular demand, staff will be arranging a Family Christmas night, which will take place at on Thursday, December 14th. There will be a variety of stations for students and parents to participate in as well as an opportunity to join in some Christmas caroling. We’ll be writing a letter to invite a very popular, very jolly guest who wears a very red outfit. Mark your calendar! We Ho, Ho, Ho..pe to see you there!!
Santa Store The Santa Store is coming. Thank you to Ms. Lynds and Ms. Meier who are hard at work setting up the Santa Store, pricing new and like new items for students to purchase as Christmas presents.The Santa Store will be open for browsing and buying on Monday, December 11th and Tuesday, December 12th. Gifts will be reasonably priced at 50 cents, $1.00, 2.00, etc. This is an opportunity for your child to be able to purchase a gift that is affordable to them for their loved ones.
Christmas Dinner for Staff and Students
We are fortunate once again this Christmas season to have been sponsored by the Care and Share Program. St. Mark staff and students will enjoy a buffet style Christmas Dinner at noon onWednesday, December 6th in the school gymnasium. We thank the Care and Share Program for providing such a joyous feast. We also thank Ms. Lynds for organizing this. It fills the spirit and soul to share Christmas dinner together.
No Child Without – Medical Alert – The Medic Alert Program – No Child Without is a program providing students (age 4 – 14) with access to MedicAlert 24/7 protection and emergency information services. Parents can be comforted knowing that your child’s MedicAlert ID can alert school staff, friends, coaches and others about your child’s medical condition should an emergency occur. Pamphlets are available at the school office if you would like to enroll for a free Medic Alert ID for your child.
MEND! (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - MEND is at St. Mark School for students 7-13 years old. The program will run until December 11th with no class on November 13th. It takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Ms. Lynds at 306-659-7398.There is also a MEND program for 2-4 years old as well that is at Brunskill School.
Schools Win Twice Winners! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the following students who won student prizes.
Toys R Us Gift Card – Kyrin M.
$20 Gift Card – Leyland O, Nevaeh N., Chase F., Mary C.
Midtown Plaza Gift Card – Brooklyn K.
$75 goes to Kindergarten $50 goes to Grade 5/6G $25 goes to Grade 3M
CONGRATULATIONS to Curtis Cherneske who won a Cineplex Entertainment Card! A list of all winners is attached.
United Way Fundraiser – Way to Go St. Mark!
During the month of November, we have been holding fundraisers for United Way. If we collect the highest in donations over all GSCS schools, our school could win a pizza party. We will post the winner when we find out in December. Congratulations to students and staff for collecting a total of $1,118.70! THANK YOU to Ms. Proll for organizing these fundraisers. That Ms. Proll – she rocks!
Parking- Thank you to all who are using street parking when dropping off your children. To ensure the safety of your children, please talk to them about using the safety patrols and the “crosswalk only” when you drop them off at the school. Remember that the parking lot is extremely hazardousfor students to enter and is over capacity for our staff use therefore non-staff may be ticketed if they use the parking lot.
Fall Turkey Bingo – Thursday, November 23
Thank you to our Community Council for organizing this fundraiser! They have been busy buying Turkeys, putting together bingo card packages, collecting prizes and setting up Concession items. We are excited to see a great turnout as always! Concession opens at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Come early – have supper – enjoy the fun!
Booster Juice Day – Tuesday, December 12th
Order forms will go home next week. Thank you to our Community Council for organizing this fundraiser!
Funds from both fundraisers go directly toward student activities.
St. Mark’s Community School Collective Kitchen Are you looking to learn how to cook healthier and more nutritious meals?Learn new kitchen skills and recipes and meet new people? This cooking group is for you. Whether you are new cook, or a veteran, we've got room for you. If you are interested in taking home tasty meals for your family, learning new recipes, making new friends and saving money on your food budget, please call Chantalle at 306-280-4212. All caregivers of St. Mark’s School children are welcome that includes grandparents, aunts and Dads as well. Space is limited.
Join Us at Parent and Tot – St. Mark School – TUESDAYS from 9:00 – 11:00 am
This free program is for families and their children aged 0 – 6 years. The program runs til end of June. Come for free play, stories, songs, craft and a snack in the first hour. Second hour has childcare for the kids so the parents can enjoy a warm coffee and support. Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Shellee Plysiuk-Neufeld at 306-716-8271 or . Or search us on Facebook!
St. Mary’s Clinic Available to You
Parents should be aware that there is a free clinic available at St. Mary Elementary School. Dr. Mehtar is
available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You may reach the clinic by telephone at 659-7837 or walk in to the clinic at 327 Avenue N South.
St. Patrick Parish – 3339 Centennial Drive – Saskatoon, Sask. 384-1100
Weekend masses at St. Patrick Parish are Saturday, 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.
Rev. Gerard Cooperand St. Patrick Pastoral Council
“Children need love, especially when they don’t deserve it.” (Harold S. Hulbert)
Community News
Fairhaven Indoor Programs –Please contact for more details or if you missed fall registration and you are interested in registering for any of the programs.
PLEASE SEE FAIRHAVEN’S FALL NEWSLETTER FOR PROGRAM DETAILS
Telemiracle - Do you or your friends sing, dance or play music? Are you interested in sharing that talent on TV? The Telemiracle Kinsmen Foundation is excited to have people of all ages auditioning for Telemiracle which will take place this year on March 3 and 4th in Regina! Contact the Telemiracle Administrator at 244-6400 ext 2 for more details.