What's Happening This Week at St. Mary's?

Current Fundraisers

Gift Cards from FundScrip - Check out all the options! To bypass the shipping fees, the PSG will be placing two group orders: one in November and one in April.  You are welcome to order anytime from the Fundscrip website. Need a quick gift card? There are digital gift cards available from over 90 retailers as well! FundScrip Website Ordering. Thank you for your support!! Gift cards from SaveOn Foods can be purchased at the customer service counters. Tell them you are supporting St. Mary's School and we will receive 4% back! 

Winter Plants & Pointsettia Sale - Plant orders are due to the school office November 14th! Pick-up will be on November 30th. Read the Parent Letter for more information and download the Plant Order Form to order! 

Purdys Chocolates -  St Mary's Purdys Christmas Fundraiser is now open for orders. Explore the delicious world of Purdys chocolates. Whether you're looking for a delightful gift for friends and family or something to brighten your holiday, Canada's favourite chocolatier is a perfect choice. The real sweet part? We receive up to 25% of the sales for PSG programs and activities! Orders are due by November 27th and will be ready for pick-up the first week of December. 

To view the full catalogue and place your orders online, head over to our Purdys Fundraising page: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1670489-108104

Prefer not to order online?
Print, fill and submit the order form to the school by November 27th – ensure you include cash or cheque as those orders without payment will not be able to be processed.

Key Information:

Orders Due by November 27^th

Orders Ready for pick-up the first week of December

St Mary’s Purdys Fundraising Page: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1771327-108104

St Mary’s Purdys Customer Number: 15825

Cobs Bread Fundraiser - COBS Bread Prince George is starting a Dough Raiser Program to help raise funds for the schools and clubs in Prince George. From now until April, when you make a purchase at either Prince George location, 5% of that sale will be contributed to a Dough Raiser account for the school. 

To participate, simply make a purchase at either location, and mention
“St. Mary’s School” or provide the account number -1959372. 

At the end of the school year, St Mary’s PSG will receive a cheque from COBS in the
amount raised through these sales. Shop at COBS and help raise funds to support our school!

Ongoing fundraiser - Bottles and cans can be donated to the school account (E094794) or use the school phone number 2505637502. Drop off at any ReturnIt Recycle Depot. Thank you for your support! 

Daycare: Little Huskies Learning Center

We are excited to share the opening of our new daycare! Interested families can complete an application form and submit to the school office or e-mail to stmdaycare@cispg.ca or apply online via our online application!

Operating Hours: 8:00am to 5:15pm

Fees before subsidy: $950/month

We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to join our team! Please click on the job postings below for more information. 

Daycare Manager - Early Childhood Educator

Thank you to all those that apply. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Please make sure you sign up for the school newsletter!
Click on the links below for more information about school procedures. The website will be updated regularly with calendar events. Thank you for checking back regularly.

Please call the school and leave a message if your child is sick or unable to attend school for the day. 

   Welcome Back Letter September 2023
   Communicable Diseases Prevention Plan

Please visit the BC K-12 Daily Health Check to complete a health check before sending your child to school. 

Check out the Keep Learning website created by the Ministry of Education. It has many great resources and links! Click here

Fun Food Friday!

MUNCHALUNCH – ONLINE ORDERING is NOW OPEN! 
Please visit Munchalunch website to place your order.   
Email: skwarmerdam@gmail.com if you need any assistance with your account at this time.

Volunteer opportunities for "St. Mary's Fun Food Fridays" are now open.

Even one day would be great!  Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/HKJXQ

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you! 

We are working with a school counsellor in Prince George to help you keep emotionally healthy! Check out her facebook page for tips and resources for your family!

   Facebook Page
    At-Home Tips for Families
   Mindfulness Activities

E-Transfers are now accepted! Send the transfer to smsaccounting@cispg.ca 

Thank you,

Jenny Schroeder

Principal, St Mary's School