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November 16, 2023 |
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Ministry Report |
I want to personally thank you for the impact you made in our ministry over the last year. Your generosity has made it possible for so many people to make friends, meet Jesus, and make a difference at St. Mark and in our community. Please enjoy the report below, showcasing a handful of the many special parts of our ministry. Our hearts are full as we give thanks for each of you!
Dallas Lusk, Executive Director |
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CAMPUS NEWS |
Upcoming Dates |
Early Childhood Lifetouch Photos: November 16-17 NO SCHOOL PK3-8th Thanksgiving Break: November 20-24 CAMPUS CLOSED: November 22-24
Kindergarten Preview: Wednesday, November 29 / 9-11AM
Middle School Preview: Friday, December 1 / 1-1:45PM Winter Pep Rally: Friday, December 1 / 2PM K-4 Christmas Program & Advent Service: Wednesday, December 6 / 6:30PM / Sanctuary PK3-Bridge Christmas Program: Friday, December 8 / 1:45PM / Sanctuary
CAMPUS CLOSING: Friday, December 8 / 4PM
5-8th Christmas Program & Advent Service: Wednesday, December 13 / 6:30PM / Sanctuary
Early Dismissal: Friday, December 15 / 11AM (PK3-4) & 11:15AM (BR-8th)
NO SCHOOL PK3-8th Christmas Break: December 18 - January 2
CAMPUS CLOSED: December 25-29 & January 1 EC & Extended Care Reopen: January 2 PK3-8th School Resumes: January 3 |
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PK3 - 8th NO SCHOOL: November 20-21
CAMPUS CLOSED: November 22-24 |
Extended Care is available November 20-21 from 7AM - 6PM. Rate is $70/day. Register by November 15 at 6PM. Please provide your child with a sack lunch on both days. PK3/4 should bring nap items. |
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CAMPUS CLOSING: Friday, December 8 / 4 PM |
SML will have an All Staff meeting Friday, December 8 after school hours. There will be no care provided for Infants - 8th Grade past 4PM. We thank you for your understanding. |
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Kindergarten Preview: Wednesday, November 29 / 9-11AM |
Come hear from our Kinder teachers about the specifics of the hands-on curriculum, continuing focus on your child's social-emotional growth, and the fantastic years ahead! |
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Meal Plan Deadline: Friday, November 17 |
The last day to sign up for a Meal Plan for the 23-24 school year is coming up! Plans are pro-rated based on when you sign up. To sign up, visit gostmark.org/cafe and follow the instructions under “Cafeteria Payments”. Contact Chef Gabriel with questions: cafe@gostmark.org |
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Lost and Found |
Please check the lost and found tables located at the Pech Entrance for your child’s lost items by next Friday, November 17. Unclaimed items will be donated to Memorial Assistance Ministries. |
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SHOP OR VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! |
View our virtual gift lists on Amazon, Target, and Walmart to order and ship to St. Mark by Sunday, December 3. |
| Grab a tag from the Giving Tree at the School Entrance and return gift, unwrapped, with tag by Sunday, December 3. |
| Volunteer at our on-campus Christmas Market on Sunday, December 10. |
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SML FOOD DRIVE: DECEMBER 1-8 |
Help us stock Nabor House's pantry! Think about what your family loves and provide those comfort items, such as nutritious snacks, canned vegetables, beans, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, canned meat, box mac & cheese, peanut butter, cooking oil, diapers (sizes 2-5), wipes, bars of soap, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products. Please think in bulk and no glass containers.
Deliver items to the Pech Entrance beginning Friday, December 1. |
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| Save the Date: 2024 SML Gala | Plan to join the SML family for a night of fundraising and fellowship on Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Ballroom at Bayou Place! If you’d like to become a sponsor, make a donation or volunteer with this event, please contact Kristan Smothers: kristan.r.spivey@gmail.com. |
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ATHLETICS |
Winter Pep Rally: Friday, December 1 / 2PM |
Students are invited to dress as your favorite food, head to toe! Dress code guidelines apply. SML Jr. Cheer will also perform! Parents who wish to attend may park in the Church Lot. |
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WHCSA PK4-2nd Grade Youth Sports |
St. Mark organizes teams for Soccer, Basketball, and T-Ball/Baseball for students in PK4 - 2nd Grade. All teams must have a coach to form. Teams typically practice one day per week for 1 hour and games are held on Saturdays. Registration Fee includes league fees, referees, 8 scheduled league games per sport, uniform, team and individual photos, and medal.
Parents can choose to register for individual sports or register for multiple sports at any time prior to each sport’s registration deadline. Late registrations cannot be accepted. |
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CHURCH NEWS |
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 PECH ROAD FIELDS • FREE ADMISSION 5PM Lawn Opens · 5:30PM Food Trucks Open · 6PM Movie Starts Bring a blanket/chair and snuggle up to watch Elf on a giant screen!
SPONSOR MOVIE NIGHT We'll feature a slide with your company logo on the big screen for only $50. |
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It's a Christmas Eve celebration the entire family will love. Each celebration is the same, featuring your favorite Christmas songs, a message that brings you back to the meaning of the season, and carols by candlelight. Come early and stay late for treats and festivities at each service! |
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Family Discipleship Resources |
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IN-PERSON • SUNDAYS • 9AM & 10:30 AM
Childcare and St. Mark Kids is offered at all services.
ONLINE • SUNDAYS • 10:30 AM
Facebook/ YouTube/ stmarkhouston.org/live |
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