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SERVING HIM IN LENT
SERVING HIM IN LENT
During the month of March, we are invited to draw closer to Christ through our Lenten journey. Lent is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — practices that go beyond routine or obligation. We embrace them not simply because “it’s what Catholics do,” but because they help shape our hearts to become more like His.
Jesus reminds us, “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). In giving His life on the Cross, Christ revealed that true love is rooted in sacrifice. Love costs something. It calls us to give of ourselves.
When we pray, we offer our time. When we fast, we surrender comfort. When we give alms, we share what we have. Each small sacrifice becomes an act of love — a way of opening our hearts more fully to God and to one another.
May this Lent be a season in which we willingly offer these small sacrifices to God. With His grace, may our outward actions transform our inner lives, deepening our love for Him and strengthening our care for our neighbour.
Join us at our next Catholic School Council Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the school’s library.
We look forward to seeing our Catholic School Council members there! Up for discussion will be our Trivia Night preparations.
MARCH BREAK
March Break across Niagara Catholic will take place from March 16 - 20. Students will return to school on Monday, March 23. Please know that students will be reminded to bring home all personal belongings, including all clothing, footwear, and learning materials. Parents are asked to please remind their child(ren) to ensure that all their items are brought home prior to dismissal on the last day before the March Break.
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works, the Confession, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish Christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshiped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."
Why Saint Patrick's Day? Saint Patrick's Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration is open through easyregister.ca.
When you register, please remember to submit your child’s Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate, and Proof of Address (current utility bill) in order to complete the registration.
In addition, please check the Transportation Eligibility section of the Niagara Student Transportation Services to ensure that St. Michael is your child’s home school, based on your current home address.
Join our Lightning Family!
We are excited to welcome five players from the St. Catharines Falcons to St. Michael on March 10th!
Jameson, Mitch, Ally, Liam, and Dillon will be visiting to speak with our students ( grades 5 - 8) about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and setting goals. Their message will highlight how dedication and determination both on and off the ice can help turn dreams into reality.
Students will also enjoy a friendly game of hockey followed by a question-and-answer period, giving them the opportunity to learn firsthand from these talented athletes.
We look forward to a fun and inspiring visit!
DRESS CODE Parents, we ask that you please have your children follow the dress code policy. We are working with our students at school to give them friendly reminders and ask that you help them as well. Here is a list of appropriate dress code items for students to wear: At a minimum, every student is required to wear one (1) of the following items:
Navy Blue sweat pants for students in Early Learning Kindergarten to Grade 3;
Navy Blue Pants (Cargo, Corduroy, Denim, Dress, Kobe styles permitted);
Navy Blue Dresses or Skorts; or Navy Blue Capris or Walking Shorts.
Grade 8 students have the option to wear grey secondary uniform pants purchased through Board uniform suppliers.
At a minimum, every student is required to wear one (1) of the following items:
Navy Blue or White Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve);
Navy Blue or White Polo shirt (short or long sleeve); or School designed spirit wear polo shirt.
All students are expected to wear the elementary standardized dress code when on field trips unless approved by the Principal. At all times, students should dress in a manner suitable for attendance at a Catholic elementary school. Ripped jeans are NOT part of our school uniform. Students are asked to cooperate with these expectations.
Footwear - no crocs please, running shoes are the best option.
REMEMBER - SPIRIT WEAR Wesdnesdays !!
KIDS HELPING KIDS
Thank you to everyone for their participation in the Kids Helping Kids campaign and for their contributions to the fundraiser to support the Niagara Children’s Centre and Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education. The St. Michael Community raised $ 775.00
CLASS ORGANIZATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
Parents are asked to please trust the professional judgment of our staff to make good pedagogically sound decisions regarding your child’s class placement for September 2026. Talk positively and hopefully to your child about next school year. If your child is with a different group of students, discuss the value of new friendships and fresh starts. We are looking forward to another wonderful school year with your support. Please know that careful thought is always given to student placement in the various classes.
Guidelines that we consider may be one, some, or all of the following: Learning style, Social needs, Work habits, Special program needs, Gender balance. In all class situations, present and receiving teachers meet with the Principal and Education Resource Teacher to make the final decision.
Parent preference cannot be a determining factor, but if any parents have a pressing concern regarding class placement, please contact Mrs. Fera-Massi.
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
St. Michael Catholic School will be inviting all staff and students to participate in a “Rock Your Socks” event on Monday, March 23 in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how individuals with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and our communities.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their most colourful and fun socks as a visible sign of support and celebration. In addition, classroom teachers will engage students in meaningful conversations and learning activities that highlight the significant impact people with Down syndrome have on all of our lives.
We look forward to celebrating World Down Syndrome Day together as a caring and inclusive school community!
WEAR PURPLE FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS
Recognized annually, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, was created to increase the public’s understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it. With over 50 million people diagnosed with epilepsy worldwide, it is likely you know someone living with the day-to-day challenges epilepsy brings. The good news is epilepsy can be easily managed if diagnosed and treated correctly, so awareness and research are important. St.Michael Catholic School, will join the grassroots campaigns to raise awareness in our community by encouraging all students and staff to wear the colour purple on Thursday, March 26th
Fruits and veggies are not only absolutely delicious but they are nature’s fast food! Ready to eat and most come in their own “to go” packages, produce makes the perfect snack for kids to grab and go. They need minimal to no preparation and buying ones in season means you can save some money and shop smarter. Think you can’t get much produce on a tight budget?
Here are some tips to make shopping for produce more easy and affordable:
Don’t shop when you’re hungry and try to carry a list. You’ll be more likely to stick to your budget and nutritious food choices. Look for washed and bagged salads, baby carrots, celery hearts, broccoli and cauliflower crowns, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cabbage in your grocery store. Buy fresh produce, like peaches or bananas, in varying degrees of ripeness to allow for some ripening towards the end of the week. Canned and frozen vegetables can be convenient choices. Spend most of your time in the produce, bread, meat and dairy sections . Use store flyers to help you find specials. See more at:
Emergency School Closings
In the event of severe weather conditions, announcements to close the schools or to cancel buses will be made on all local radio stations by 7:00 a.m. You may also check the board’s website for bus and school information. During bad weather, when the school remains open, parents must decide whether or not their children will attend. If you decide to keep your child home you must report his/her absence on the system (telephone, online, cell phone app). In the event of emergency closing during the school day, a Phone Network will be used to confirm a safe destination before a child is dismissed. It is very important that we have your emergency contact telephone numbers on file, as well as any updated or change in information since your last Student Information Form was submitted to us. Please see the Niagara Catholic District School Board website www.niagaracatholic.ca where you can join the eCommunity. This network will send you all board updates. It is a great communication tool.
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