414 Pendygrasse Road
Saskatoon, Sk S7M 4M3
Phone: 659-7390 Fax: 659-2122
Principal: Mr. O. Fortosky
Vice-Principal: Mrs. L. Cey
Office: Mrs. D. Moroz/Mrs. T. Earl
Community Coordinator: Mrs. B. Kraus
Home Liaison Worker: Mrs. T. Fisher
Prayers and Intentions
We offer a prayer to close for our summer break:
Dear Lord, We ask for Your guidance to help us through any changes summer may bring, and to
stay friends with those we will not see every day as we have for the past year. Keep watch over us
as we leave St. Mark School. We thank you for the time we spent at St. Mark School as well as for
the teachers, educational assistants and staff. Thank you for the gift of friendships we have made.
We will miss them all as we step into the changes of summer and soon, a new school year.
And lastly, we thank you God, for our time together. Amen
School Day Reminders
Monday, August 31st – Elementary Registration – 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 1st – First Day of School – 8:45 a.m.
Principal Message
I would like to thank all who have contributed to the learning environment that we have created at St. Mark School. We
appreciate the parents and caregivers who have supported our school activities through their time and effort. We are
grateful for a wonderful staff who truly care about the needs of our students. Finally, we are blessed with the gift of our
children, who bring many talents and make St. Mark the exciting, diverse, and vibrant community we have. On behalf of
the entire staff, we wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and restful summer break. May God bless each and every
one of our St. Mark School community.
Mr. O. Fortosky
Registration for 2015-2016
Registration for the 2015 – 2016 school year will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
on Monday, August 31st. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 1st. If you know that your
child will not be returning to St. Mark School in the following school year, please advise
the school office as soon as possible. If your child was a student on Thursday, June 25th
and is returning to St. Mark School, you are welcome to phone in your registration at 659-7390. Thank you to those who
registered for our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs earlier in the year. We ask these parents to please come
in on Monday, August 31st to complete additional forms that require a signature. These forms are necessary for the
student’s cumulative file and are needed to complete your child’s registration. Parents/guardians of all new students to
St. Mark School must come into the school with their child to register as some of these forms require your signature.
Thank you to everyone. We welcome you to a new school year at St. Mark School.
Kindergarten Registration for 2015-2016 School Year
Kindergarten at St. Mark is a special place where children our encouraged to be their best in a safe, welcoming and faithfilled environment. You may register your child to begin Kindergarten if he or she will be five years old by January 31,
2016. Our school offers two separate Kindergarten classes. Class one will be offered on Monday and Wednesday with
alternating Fridays. Class two will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday with alternating Fridays. These days will be full
days starting from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Any questions or concerns feel free to contact Mr. Fortosky at the school.
Farewell and Welcome – Staff Changes at St. Mark School
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts forever
and we never, ever are the same. Let us thank God for allowing us to cross each other’s paths. Farewell to the
following St. Mark Staff who will be leaving our school. Farewell to Mrs. DiFiore-Urbano as we wish her peace and
blessings in her retirement. We say farewell to Mrs. Cey, Mr. Prevost, Mrs. Griffiths and Mr. B. Doepker and wish
them well in their placements at other Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. We say farewell to Mrs. Johnson as she
enjoys her new baby in Maternity Leave and we say farewell to Miss Smith, Mrs. Winter, and Mrs. P. Saxinger as we
wish them well in their future endeavors. We say a temporary farewell to Mrs. Lang as she is blessed with another
GSCS opportunity for the first half of the new school year. God Bless to all!
We Welcome New Staff
St. Mark School staff and students wish a warm welcome to new staff to the 2015 – 2016 School Year! Welcome
to Mr. C. Doepker who will replace Mrs. Cey, Mrs. Painchaud-Redekopp who is returning from Maternity Leave
and we welcome Mrs. Bubnick, Mrs. K. McLean and Mrs. Adamus-Lessard who join us from other Greater
Saskatoon Catholic Schools. WELCOME to St. Mark School!
Student Transportation Changes for 2015-2016
Our student bus routes will continue as they are in place, using the Red, Green and Blue Buses. Our transportation will
be provided by Hertz Northern Bus. Parents are reminded that transportation for regular routes will be provided to those
students that reside at a minimum of 0.8 km from the school within their neighborhood. Parents interested in this
method of transportation for their child(ren) should contact the school office for an application to use this service.
Special needs programs and Pre-Kindergarten services will remain the same.
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 her either by
telephone at 659-7837 or walk in to the clinic at 327 Avenue N South.
Join us Next Year at Parent and Tot
St. Mark School – Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. This free program is for families and their
children aged 0 – 6 years. 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 Kristina Bykowy at 659-7079 or krbykowy@gscs.sk.ca.
School Calendar – 2015-2016
The following is the approved calendar which can also be found at http://www.gscs.sk.ca/.
Monday, August 31 – Registration 9:00 a.m.
February 15 – Family Day
Tuesday, September 1 – First Day of Classes
February 16 to February 19 – February Break
Monday, September 7 – Labour Day
Monday, March 7 – Professional Learning Day
Friday, October 9 – Professional Learning Day
Friday, March 25 – Good Friday
Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Day
March 28 to April 1 – Easter Break
Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day
Monday, April 25 – Professional Learning Day
Thursday, November 12 – Professional Learning Day
Friday, May 20 – Vacation Day in May
Friday, November 13 – Teacher Convention
Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day
December 21 to January 1 – Christmas Break
Friday, June 3 – Professional Learning Day
Monday, January 4 – School Resumes at 8:45
Tuesday, June 28 – Last day of classes for students
Friday, January 29 – Professional Learning Day
Thursday, June 30 – School Closed for Summer Break
Please find below a staff list for the 2015 – 2016 school year.
Teaching Staff
Principal: Mr. O. Fortosky
Vice Principal: Mr. C. Doepker
Miss K. Moldenhauer
Ms. S. Danyluk
Ms. C. Slobodzian
Ms. K. Klath
Ms. A. Cowan
Ms. K. Evers
Ms. V. McLane
Ms. B. Proll
Ms. M. Flysak
Mr. L. Pritchard
Ms. K. Bucsis
Mr. B. Gillies
Ms. A. Marien
Ms. L. Gusikoski
Mr. D. Pilon
Mr. J. Willick
Ms. P. Kobussen
Mr. D. Laroque
Ms. J. Bubnik
Ms. K. Adamus-Lessard
Ms. Y. Chartier
Ms. K. McLean
Ms. T. Macknak
Ms. C. Davis
Miss M. Haughian
Teaching Assistant Staff
Mrs. L. Del Frari
Mrs. M. Delorme
Mrs. M. Estrada
Mrs. L. Johnson
Mrs. A. Kleiter
Mrs. M. Saccucci
Mrs. P. Sarauer
Mrs. Y. Saxinger
Mrs. R. Sittler
Mrs. T. Smith
Mr. R. Sproule
Mrs. L. Voth
Mrs. D. Zacharias
Other Support/Service Staff
Office Staff:
Ms. D. Moroz
Ms. T. Earl
Community Coordinator:
Ms. B. Kraus
Home Liaison Worker:
Ms. T. Fisher
Nutrition Assistant:
Mr. P. Davis
School Counsellor:
Mr. G. Thorpe
Speech Pathologist:
Ms. J. Drabble
Occupational Therapist:
Ms. L. Johnston
E.A.L. Teachers:
Mrs. S. Spizawka
Mrs. A. Painchaud-Redekopp
Caretaking Staff:
Daytime: Mr. J Chomitzky
Evening: Mr. A. Mvukiye & Mr. Karerama
Before & After School Program: Boys & Girls Club
Resources Available to You through St. Mark Community School
Home Liaison Worker – provides a communication link between you and the school.
Community Coordinator – arranges programs for our students through community contacts.
CHEP – provides nutritional lunches to students ‘in need’ at no cost.
School Social Worker – fills a need when you feel that you or your child needs someone to confide in.
E.A.L. Team – assists those who have immigrated and have difficulty with the English language or cultural changes.
S.W.I.S. – Settlement Worker in Schools – our link between Open Door Society and St. Mark School.
Saskatoon City Police – School Resource Officer – promotes a safe environment
Saskatchewan Health – Health Nurse – Provides immunization and health services support
Saskatchewan Dental Health – Provides free dental health to Grades Kindergarten to Grade 3
Hertz Northern Bus – Provides transportation at no cost to you, to and from school in the Meadow Green and Fairhaven areas.
St. Patrick Parish – 3339 Centennial Drive – Saskatoon, Sask. 384-1100
Weekend Masses: Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Dear Students, Teachers and Staff of St. Mark Catholic School,
Thank you for the welcome and invitation to be a part of the wonderful blessings that take place each day in your school. It gave me great joy to be
with you every time we had the opportunity to gather together for celebrations of our faith. When we unite ourselves together with Jesus we have
the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent into the world by Jesus so that together we might build a civilization of love that gives glory to God.
Each time I visited with you either together in the gym or in your classroom I was taken aback by the tremendous thirst for God in you that was
expresses by your attentiveness, reverence and hospitality.
Once again thank you for the great leadership each one of you displays in leading one another to Christ by your love. May the Lord bless you and
protect you over the summer months, that we all may return refreshed and renewed to experience a year of great promise and favor in the Lord.
Fr. Gerard Cooper
In light of a new school year to come…. Strangers are just friends waiting to happen. ~ Rod McKuen, Looking for a Friend
The St. Mark Staff wishes all of our Community a Safe and Blessed Summer! God Bless!
Community News
Hunter’s Learn to Bowl – KIDS BOWL FREE” Program
All students of St. Mark School are able to bowl 2 games every day from
July 1st to August 31st at Fairhaven Bowl. The program consists of two 1 ½ hr sessions.
For more information on this program, please call Fairhaven Bowl at 382-2822.
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Support Network of Saskatchewan offers individuals living with FASD,
their family members and larger support teams one-on-one support to clarify an individual’s short-term goals and determine a
plan to reach these goals. FASD is a range of disabilities that can occur in children, youth, and adults cognitive abilities when
alcohol is consumed during pregnancy. It is a lifelong, brain-based, and often invisible disability. Individuals living with
FASD experience primary disabilities that affect their sensory processing, behaviour and physical growth. Individuals and
families interested in accessing services from the Family Support Program can call the toll-free line - 1-866-673-3276 - and
ask to speak with the Family Support Program Supervisor. Professionals interested in referring clients to the Program are
encouraged to contact the Network’s FSP Supervisor with the individual. fspsupervisor@sasktel.net
TRANSITIONS - Have you experienced the painful experience of divorce and/or separation? Do you feel alone and
hopeless? There is help. Transitions, is a rebuilding program and is offered by the Diocese of Saskatoon twice a year. This
series of evenings are facilitated by those who have already journeyed this experience before you and have found some healing
for themselves. The sessions are held Monday evenings for 11 weeks at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Road.
For more information or to register, contact Sharon at (306) 659-5831 or by email: foundations@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
There will not be fall minor hockey registration. Please register in the period above in order to secure minor hockey
registration for next season.
Registration On-Line May 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015
• Aces Zone – www.saskatoonaces.ca
• Bobcats Zone – www.saskatoonbobcats.com
• Comets Female – www.cometshockey.ca
• Flyers Zone – www.saskatoonflyers.ca
• Redwings Zone – www.saskatoonredwings.ca
• Renegades Zone – www.saskatoonrenegades.ca
• Wild Zone – www.saskatoonwild.com
• GSHL AA Tryouts – www.gshlonline.ca
May 1 – June 30, 2015 Registration period applies to all age groups –
Initiation (born 09-10); Novice (07-08); Atom (05-06); Peewee (03-04);
Bantam (01-02); Midget (98-00); Midget No Body Checking (97-00)
Register by June 30 and you will be eligible to be drawn for one of 16 pairs
of tickets to the NHL Pre-Season game between the Edmonton Oilers and
Minnesota Wild in September 2015
Saskatoon Kidsport Application Deadline is June 15, 2015
306-975-0818 for information
For more information on minor hockey registration:
www.smha.sk.ca
Phone: 306-244-1363 Or email: smha@sasktel.net
Summer Camp Information
CAT CHAT – Vacation Bible School
Who: Kids ages 4 to 12
Where: St. Patrick Parish When: Monday, July 6 to July 10
Time: 9:00 – a.m. to 12:00 noon Cost: $25/family
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Contact: Tina Claxton at 306-242-6794 or text: 306-280-2254 or tking@sasktel.net
Find out more about Cat.Chat! Visit www.catchat.ca
Wild Youth Athletic Development Camps – Wild Youth Camps provides young people with a structured environment,
facilitated by some of Saskatchewan’s best athletes, to take their training for sport to the next level. Wild Youth is about
maintaining the purity of youth sport that removes the barriers for participation such as money and geography by offering camps
at affordable prices around the province. Camps are inclusive to both boys and girls. Children may participate in 1, 2, or all 3 of
the offered sports. Camps will run once a week for 8 weeks, beginning on the week of July 6-10. Each sport is assigned a
specific day of the week, time and location for each city. Our camps are divided into three sections based on age.
Youth Guns – Ages 6 – 10
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Outsiders – Ages 11-14 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Almost Famous – Ages 15-18 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hello Volleyball Enthusiasts! We are running another SUMMER STARS CAMP on August 18/19th at Centennial
Collegiate! Volleyball Skills and Games for (males and females) ages K-Grade 7
where they will be challenged according to ability.
Cost for the camp is $125.00 for 4 sessions. Includes peanut free snacks, camp t-shirt and prizes.
Camp fills very fast, so mail or drop off your registration form
with fee to be guaranteed a spot!
http://starsvolleyball.blogspot.ca/
Email thazen@sasktel.net for more information
Children’s Activity Camps
July 6- August 28
Fun safe, non-competitive activity camps for children ages 5-12
• Certified and experienced instructors
• Week-long, half-day or full-day camps available
• A variety of activities to choose from, including soccer, volleyball, sports and water mania, rock climbing and many more!
• There’s something for everyone!
For more information please, visit recservices.usask.ca
To register call 306-966-1001
Camp Tamarack – Camp Tamarack is an educational summer program for children and teens with learning disabilities which
have been running in the province of Saskatchewan since 1977. Over the years, our reputation has grown as a quality program
that makes a tremendous difference in the lives of the young people who attend. In the summer of 2014, we are again offering
two – three week programs. The Camp’s mission is
1) to prevent academic regression which may occur with students over the summer months
2) to further develop social and recreational skills so that the students may experience more success in their home communities and schools
3) to improve the student’s self-esteem through positive academic and social experiences
4) to foster independence and responsibility through meaningful opportunities.
Program: The children attend a camp for three weeks. They receive three hours of academic instruction five days a week,
from qualified teachers. Other activities during the day are designed to reinforce skills taught. Such activities include:
canoeing and swimming which offer chances to improve gross motor skills, arts and crafts promote fine motor skill
development and nature watching provides opportunity for the children to practice observation and memory skills.
Two camps are offered each summer: Junior Camp (ages 7-11) , and Senior Camp (ages 12-16)
The children we take to camp are recommended by teachers and the parents. These children are all average to above
average intellectually; however they show discrepancies between potential and achievement and often display deficits in
language abilities, such as reading and writing, and often mathematics as well. Children with learning disabilities can learn
and succeed in life, with the proper supports and opportunities.
If you are interested in this program, please contact Camp Tamarack at 306-975-0855 or 306-780-9218 or email them at
camptamarack@shaw.ca. See their website at members.shaw.ca/camptamarack/. Their address is Camp Tamarack,
P.O. Box 9677, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G5
Foundation Redberry Bible Camp – The foundation of fun, adventure, friendship…for a lifetime. For more information see
our website at www.redberrybiblecamp.com or call our office at 306-477-4410 or fax us at 1-866-561-8294 or write us at P.O.
Box 25128 River Heights, Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 8B7.
John Bosco Wilderness Camp – St. John Bosco Wilderness Camp is an invitation to people to live, learn and share with each
other in the natural environment that God has provided us with and to develop a greater awareness and responsibility towards
it. Through this medium, campers are encouraged to grow physically, mentally and spiritually, realizing God in all aspects of
life. We are people experiencing people in God’s nature. Junior camps (ages 8-10) 6 days, Senior campers (13-16) 10 days,
Adventure Leadership Experience (15-17) 24 days. For more information or to register, please see our website at
info@johnboscocamp.com or contact us at 1-844-752-6726 or St. John Bosco Camp, Box 3002, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S9.
Persephone School of Theatre – We have an amazing variety of camps for ages 6 – 18, designed for every interest and every
skill level. Mornings are filled with games and activities that are energetic and fun, but still help us to meet our learning goals.
In the afternoon, students are engaged in show creation – that is, they spend their time working with their instructor to create
an original show they will perform at the end of the week. Summer is all about having the most fun we can possibly have in
one short week. For more information or to register, please contact us at 306-384-7727 or visit us in person at 100 Spadina
Crescent East in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (S7K 0L3). There is a 10% discount on camp fees for Persephone Theatre
Subscribers. We must be informed of your subscription at the time of registration. Register for one camp to receive 25% off
fees for a second camp of equal or lesser value.
Royal City Soccer Club – July and August, 2015 – Boys and Girls aged 5 to 13 – Camp soccer ball, tshirt, medal – Full Day,
morning and afternoon sessions – No charge early drop off, late pickup care. More than just a soccer camp! Call for more
information or to register at 1-800-427-0536 or www.royalsoccer.com.
Boys and Girls clubs of Saskatoon are offer summer camps at three locations. For ages 5-12 for summer in the city
camps and ages 6-12 for pike lake camps.
Camps are filling up fast, Please look at our website for applications and further information.
Pike Lake
Located in pike Lake provincial Park
Time: Market mall – leave 8:30- return 5:00
City Centre Bingo- leave 8:45 & return 4:45
Cosmo civic centre- leave 9:00& return 4:30
Cost: $135 & $115
Summer in the city east
Located at St. Joseph parish hall- corner of 8th St. & Broadway
Time: 7:30-5:30
Cost $125 & $105
Summer in the city day camp west
Located at Hampton Free Methodist Church- 2930 McClocklin road
Time: 7:30-5:30
Cost $125 & $105
Exciting & Affordable Fall Programs for Everyone at Fairhaven Community!
Here’s a peek at the fun programs we hope to offer next fall. Please check our website
http://www.fairhavencommunity.ca/wordpress/ on September 1st for all the updated details!
Kids Cooking
6-8 Years
CHILDREN
St. Marks School
Wed
Sept 23 Nov 25
$45.00
Kids Cooking
9-12 Yrs
CHILDREN
St. Marks School
Wed
Sept 23 Nov 25
$45.00
Dodgeball
18 and above
ADULT
Fairhaven School
Thurs
7-8pm
SEPT 24 –
NOV 26
$10.00
Volleyball
16 and above
ADULT
Fairhaven School
Mon
7-9pm
Sept 21 Nov 30
$10.00
Yoga
16 and above
ADULT
Fairhaven School
TBA =
TO BE
ANNOUNCED
TBA
$30.00
Core Workout
16 and above
ADULT
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
TBA
Boot Camp
18 and above
ADULT
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
TBA
Kids Zumba
6-12 yrs
CHILDREN
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
TBA
Tots Ballet
3-5 yrs
PRESCHOOL
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
$30.00
Jazz
6-10 yrs
CHILDREN
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
$30.00
Hip Hop
11-16 yrs
YOUTH
Fairhaven School
TBA
TBA
$30.00
Kinder Soccer
3-4 yrs
PRESCHOOL
TBA
TBA
TBA
$40.00
Co-Ed Youth
Sports Night
10-16 yrs
YOUTH
St. Marks School
Wed
6-8pm
Sept 23Nov. 25
FREE
Aerobics
16 and above
ADULT
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Pickleball
50 and above
ADULT
TBA
Wed
7-9pm
Sept. 23Nov. 25
$10.00
We hope to see you when you sign up for programs at our registration nights on Tues. Sept 9, 7-8pm at
Fairhaven School or Thurs. Sept 10 from 7-8 pm at St. Mark School.