STMCPA Communications
Jan 8, 2025
Your Monthly Guide to School Events, Achievements, and Community Highlights
Here’s a summary of the newsletter:
Key Events and Dates:
Jan 8-11: Senior Boys Chancellor Tournament (57th Annual Rich Goulet Memorial).
Jan 16-18: Junior Chancellor Tournament.
Jan 24-25: Grade 8 Chancellor Tournament.
Jan 24: Pro-D Day (No Classes).
Jan 31: Missions Jeans Day.
Feb 3: Course Selection Parent Night (Grade 11).
Feb 5: Course Selection Parent Night (Grade 12).
Feb 13: Parent-Teacher Interviews (No Classes).
Feb 14: Catholic Educators Conference (No Classes).
Feb 17: Family Day (No School).
April 30: Annual Walkathon.
Community Initiatives:
Christmas Toy Drive: Thanks to the community for donating toys, benefiting local Burnaby schools and the Salvation Army.
12th Avenue Elementary Breakfast Program: Students are encouraged to volunteer for this initiative.
Bottle Drive: Supports STMC Football. Drop-offs are Thursdays from 2:50–3:30 PM in the school parking lot.
Opportunities:
Parent Volunteers Needed: To help plan and support events.
Drama Department: Seeking stage crew for backstage roles (props, lighting, costumes, etc.).
Alumni News:
Andrew Takacs (2019 Alumnus): A BCIT Forestry graduate, Andrew founded Arbor Task Tree Service Ltd., offering licensed and insured tree services in the Lower Mainland.
Alumni Basketball Tournament: Scheduled for February 7-8 at the Stan Jean Gymnasium.
Miscellaneous:
Contact Information: Various email addresses and links provided for questions, volunteering, or participation in activities.