School Calendar

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Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 2

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 2 December 9 - 13: = Hygiene items
hair products, toiletries, cleaning supplies

School Christmas Mass - All are welcome

Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Holy Family Parish

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 2

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 2 December 9 - 13: = Hygiene items
hair products, toiletries, cleaning supplies

Hot Lunch - Taco Time & Tutti Frutti

Time: All Day

Mission Mexico

Time: All Day

ELP Anderson - Co-Op Mall

Time: 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Co-Op Mall

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 2

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 2 December 9 - 13: = Hygiene items
hair products, toiletries, cleaning supplies

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

ORDERS GO HOME - Lip Balm & Bath Salt Fundraiser

Time: All Day

Grade 4 - Wizard of OZ

Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Medicine Hat College

Third Sunday of Advent

Time: All Day

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 3

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 3 December 16 - 20 = Boxed Items
pasta, cereal, oatmeal, lunchbox items (granola bars, cookies, snacks)
Donations brought by your child will be collected in their classroom. Thank
you for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season.

School Christmas Concert - Afternoon Performance

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

We are excited to invite you to our school’s Christmas performance, "Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch." Here are the details:

Date: Monday, December 16th
Location: Cypress Centre

Afternoon Performance:

  • Time: 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:15 PM)
  • This performance will feature a special "Grandparents Viewing" (or for parents unable to attend the evening performance)

Please note that our Kindergarten and ELP students will not be performing in the afternoon but will join the evening performance

Evening Performance:

  • Time: 6:45 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)

Ticket Information:

  • Tickets are $7 each and are for rush seating (first-come, first-served); 1200 seats available and space for 400 people to stand
  • If anyone in your group requires accessible seating, please select the accessibility ticket option when purchasing
  • Each family is limited to 4 tickets per performance (you may purchase up to 4 tickets for the afternoon and up to 4 tickets for the evening)
  • Ticket sales close on December 2nd, and tickets will be sent home with your child by December 9th
  • If there are additional tickets available after December 2nd, they will be available to purchase on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on a first come first serve basis at the school (cash only)
  • Students of St. Patrick’s School DO NOT require a ticket as all students will be part of the entire performance and will not be sitting in the audience
  • Children under 2 years old, who will sit on a parent’s lap, do not need to pay for a ticket but must select the "Under 2" ticket option, which counts toward the 4-ticket maximum per performance due to capacity and fire code regulations
  • We kindly ask all families to respect the 4-ticket limit per performance to ensure every family has an equal opportunity to attend
  • If the cost of tickets presents any difficulty, please reach out to the school front office, and they will be happy to assist

For any questions regarding ticket sales, please contact Danielle Buye at 306-514-3606

How to Purchase Tickets:
To purchase tickets, please follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Munch a Lunch account.
  2. Click on "Order Lunch".
  3. Go to "Show me Open Fundraisers".
  4. Select "Christmas Concert Tickets" to purchase your tickets.

Important Notes:

  • All students are asked to wear blue jeans and a white shirt to match the western theme of the performance 
  • Details including student arrival time for the concert will be shared at a late date

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family!

School Christmas Concert - Evening Performance

Time: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Cypress Centre

We are excited to invite you to our school’s Christmas performance, "Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch." Here are the details:

Date: Monday, December 16th
Location: Cypress Centre

Afternoon Performance:

  • Time: 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:15 PM)
  • This performance will feature a special "Grandparents Viewing" (or for parents unable to attend the evening performance)

Please note that our Kindergarten and ELP students will not be performing in the afternoon but will join the evening performance

Evening Performance:

  • Time: 6:45 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)

Ticket Information:

  • Tickets are $7 each and are for rush seating (first-come, first-served); 1200 seats available and space for 400 people to stand
  • If anyone in your group requires accessible seating, please select the accessibility ticket option when purchasing
  • Each family is limited to 4 tickets per performance (you may purchase up to 4 tickets for the afternoon and up to 4 tickets for the evening)
  • Ticket sales close on December 2nd, and tickets will be sent home with your child by December 9th
  • If there are additional tickets available after December 2nd, they will be available to purchase on Tuesday, December 10 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on a first come first serve basis at the school (cash only)
  • Students of St. Patrick’s School DO NOT require a ticket as all students will be part of the entire performance and will not be sitting in the audience
  • Children under 2 years old, who will sit on a parent’s lap, do not need to pay for a ticket but must select the "Under 2" ticket option, which counts toward the 4-ticket maximum per performance due to capacity and fire code regulations
  • We kindly ask all families to respect the 4-ticket limit per performance to ensure every family has an equal opportunity to attend
  • If the cost of tickets presents any difficulty, please reach out to the school front office, and they will be happy to assist

For any questions regarding ticket sales, please contact Danielle Buye at 306-514-3606

How to Purchase Tickets:
To purchase tickets, please follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Munch a Lunch account.
  2. Click on "Order Lunch".
  3. Go to "Show me Open Fundraisers".
  4. Select "Christmas Concert Tickets" to purchase your tickets.

Important Notes:

  • All students are asked to wear blue jeans and a white shirt to match the western theme of the performance 
  • Details including student arrival time for the concert will be shared at a late date

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family!

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 3

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 3 December 16 - 20 = Boxed Items
pasta, cereal, oatmeal, lunchbox items (granola bars, cookies, snacks)
Donations brought by your child will be collected in their classroom. Thank
you for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season.

Spirit Week - Christmas Sweater

Time: All Day

Ordering CLOSES for grades 1-5 Milk Program (January-March delivery dates)

Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 am

Milk must be ordered BEFORE 9:00 am December 17th at:  https://mhcbe.schoolcashonline.com/

Grade 5 - St. Mary's Fine Arts

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Esplanade

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 3

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 3 December 16 - 20 = Boxed Items
pasta, cereal, oatmeal, lunchbox items (granola bars, cookies, snacks)
Donations brought by your child will be collected in their classroom. Thank
you for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season.

Santa visits - more info TBA

Time: All Day

Spirit Week - Christmas Accessories

Time: All Day

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 3

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 3 December 16 - 20 = Boxed Items
pasta, cereal, oatmeal, lunchbox items (granola bars, cookies, snacks)
Donations brought by your child will be collected in their classroom. Thank
you for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season.

Hot Lunch - Moxie's & Country Crumbs Donuts

Time: All Day

Santa visits - more info TBA

Time: All Day

Spirit Week - Christmas Colors Red/Green

Time: All Day

Christmas Food Hamper Drive - Week 3

Time: All Day

Please send donation items for our Christmas Food Hampers to school with
your child. Items will be collected over a 3-week period, organized into family
baskets, and delivered to St. Patrick’s families in need by our school staff.

Week 3 December 16 - 20 = Boxed Items
pasta, cereal, oatmeal, lunchbox items (granola bars, cookies, snacks)
Donations brought by your child will be collected in their classroom. Thank
you for your kindness and generosity during this holiday season.

Hot Lunch - Boston Pizza & Kookie Bites

Time: All Day

LAST DAY OF CLASSES before Christmas break

Time: All Day

Spirit Week - Christmas PJ's

Time: All Day

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

CHRISTMAS EVE

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

CHRISTMAS DAY

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

BOXING DAY

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

NEW YEAR'S DAY

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

No School - Christmas Break

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - McDonalds

Time: All Day

Face to Face - ALL Grades

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Kindergarten - Skating

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Kinplex 1

Grade 1 - Skating

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: KInplex 2

Hot Lunch - Boston Pizza & Kookie Bites

Time: All Day

Grade 2 - Skating

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Kinplex 2

ELP Anderson and Orieux Field Trip - Big Marble Farms

Time: 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Big Marble Farms

St. Mary's Grade 5 School Visit - parents are welcome to join

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Gym

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

Grade 3 - Skating

Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Kinplex 2

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Grades 4 & 5 - Esplanade Presentation

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Esplanade

Presentation: Where have the buffalo gone?

Grade 4 - Skating

Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Kinplex 1

Hot Lunch - Taco Time & Tutti Frutti

Time: All Day

School MOVIE Night

Time: All Day

Grade 5 - Skating

Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Location: Kinplex 2

Bell Let's Talk Day

Time: All Day

No School - PD Day

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Spirit Day - Jersey Day

Time: All Day

ALL GRADES School Skate-A-Thon

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Hockey Hounds

Skating Times & Location

Bus pick-up & Return times - Hockey Hounds

8:55-10:20 Grade 1 (2 buses)

10:00-11:25 Kindergarten AM & Grade 4 (3 buses)

11:05-12:30 Grade 3 (2 buses)

12:10-1:35 Grade 5 (2 buses)

1:15-2:40 Kindergarten PM and Grade 2 (2 buses)

Hot Lunch - Costco Hot Dogs & Country Crumbs Donuts

Time: All Day

2025-2026 Student Registration - starts

Time: All Day

GROUNDHOG DAY

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - Mr. Pretzel & Milkshakes

Time: All Day

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - Moxie's and Country Crumbs

Time: All Day

Spirit Day - REVERSE Day (dress like a teacher or parent)

Time: All Day

Grade 5 - Priest Visit

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Gym

Valentine's Day - wear PINK or RED

Time: All Day

FAMILY DAY

Time: All Day

No School - Statutory Holiday

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

No School - Division Wide PD

Time: All Day

No School - Division Wide PD

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - McDonalds

Time: All Day

PINK Shirt Day

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Shrove Tuesday

Time: All Day

Ash Wednesday

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Gym

Hot Lunch - Argo's & Booster Juice

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

International Women's Day

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Time: All Day

Hot Lunch - Taco Time & Booster Juice

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Time: All Day

Combined School Mass with MT

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Holy Family Parish

Parent/Teacher Interviews

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Time: All Day

Reconciliation with Priests

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

St. Patrick Sponsored Mass - K of C and Staff Breakfast

Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

School DANCE Night

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

NO School - Division Wide PD

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Grade 3 - Visit to Holy Family Parish

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Holy Family Parish

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Super Student Lunch with Central Office Admin

Time: 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Alberta Education Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Alberta Education Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Alberta Education Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Alberta Education Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Alberta Education Week

Time: All Day

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Holy Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

Holy Thursday

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

LENT - 40 days of simple living, repent of sins, and self-denial

Time: All Day

GOOD FRIDAY

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

No School - Statutory Holiday

Time: All Day

Holy Week

Time: All Day

EASTER SUNDAY

Time: All Day

EASTER MONDAY

Time: All Day

No School - Statutory Holiday

Time: All Day

Earth Day

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

Administrative Professionals Day

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

World Book and Copyright Day

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

No School

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

Spirit Day - PJ Day

Time: All Day

Red Dress Day

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Time: All Day

Easter Blessing

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: School

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

MOTHER'S DAY

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

School MOVIE Night

Time: All Day

Grade 1 - Visit to Holy Family Parish

Time: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Holy Family Parish

No School - Division Wide PD

Time: All Day

No School - Statutory Holiday

Time: All Day

Victoria Day

Time: All Day

Consecration - All grades

Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: Gym

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

Spirit Day - bring anything BUT your backpack

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

Eucharistic Adoration

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Library

Younger grades 10 minutes. Grades 4 &5 15 minutes, 

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

Spirit Day - NEON National Day

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hat's Off To Nature

Time: All Day

Wear a Hat for a Toonie - Support Natural Outdoor Classroom Project

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

Combined Year End Mass with SJP2

Time: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Hot Lunch - TBA

Time: All Day

FATHER'S DAY

Time: All Day

Monday Assembly

Time: 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Time: All Day

Last Day of School ELP & Kindergarten

Time: All Day

Last Day of School

Time: All Day

Division Wide PD Day

Time: All Day