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Shining Bright @ola
October 29, 2023
Together in Learning and Faith
Leadership Message
All Saints Day is on November 1st and is a very important day in the Catholic church. It is a day where we celebrate all the holy men and women who have made a choice to listen to God’s will.
It is followed by All Souls' Day on November 2nd to commemorate those who have passed within our faith.
Our Holy Father has shared with us that we must not look at the pursuit of peace as something that is part of our past and that rests on the shoulders of the military. As we pause on the 11th hour of the 11th day of this 11th month, let us all remember and be grateful for the women and men who have served the world in the name of peace.
Peace Be With You
This Week at OLA
Monday, Oct. 30
- Shining Bright
Tuesday, Oct. 31
- Halloween Parade at 9:00 am
Wednesday, Nov. 1
- Early out day - 2:15 pm (wear red for poppies)
- Three-Way Conferences - 3:30 - 6:30 pm
- Three-Way Conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- Kindergarten Three-Way Conferences - 9:00 - 12:00 pm
- Remembrance Day Ceremony - 10:45 am
- Catholic Education Sunday Mass at OLA parish - 11:00 am
Candy Exchange
Too much candy at home? Candy you don't like? Bring a bag of candy to school on Wednesday Nov 1 and Thursday Nov 2 to exchange for a small prize (sticker/tattoo). We will be donating all candy exchanged to the Fort Saskatchewan food bank.
Looking Ahead...
Fall Break - Nov. 6 - 12
Monday, Nov. 13
- Classes Resume
- Photo Retakes
Friday, Nov. 17
- Gr. 1 and 2 "Clay for Kids" In-School Field Trip
- Gr. 4 "Frank Slide" In-School Field Trip
- Potluck Dinner - 5:30 - 7:00pm
Check out the merchandise that you can buy with the OLA logo on it. Click on the above question for information.
Three-Way Conferences
You are invited to celebrate your child’s learning and growing at OLA!
Why Three-Way Conferences?
Research shows when the big people in a child’s life takes interest in their child’s education,
children:
● Experience increased success in their learning and growing
● Are more emotionally settled and at peace
● Witness and experience continually strengthening of relationships between home and
school
● Develop positive attitudes about school and experience increased confidence
● Benefit from working with parents who are more comfortable supporting their child’s
education
● For more information about our Assessment and Reporting Process, you are invited to
click here.
What Will We Talk About?
Conversations during Three Way Conferences will be directly linked to your child’s learning
evidence that will be available the week of October 23th as Evidence of Learning Portfolios.
Thank you for reviewing your child’s learning progress through these portfolios.
When are Three-Way Conferences?
● Wednesday, November 1st from 3:30 - 6:30pm
● Thursday, November 2nd from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
● Friday, November 3rd from 9:00 - 12:00pm ** KINDERGARTEN ONLY **
How do I book our time with the teacher?
To schedule your in-person parent/teacher conference, please complete the
following steps:
1. Go to the school booking site: www.schoolinterviews.ca
● Enter your email address, name, phone number and student’s full
name
● Enter your child’s name, contact email and phone number
● Select your teachers home room from the drop down menu
● Select your teacher's name from the drop down menu
● Select the appointment time that suits your family best.
3. When you click FINISH your selected bookings will be emailed to you
immediately.
If you would like to meet with our Principal, Mrs. Yuzdepski or our Assistant
Principal, Ms. Bennett, please drop by the office. If you have any questions,
please contact us at 780-998-3716.
Insight Testing
Insight is a group-administered test of cognitive abilities, which will be administered to all Grade 4 and 8 classes in EICS in the middle of November. The assessment is designed to measure cognitive abilities including reasoning, comprehension, memory, and visual/auditory processing. Students do not need to study for the Insight and the results do not impact their school grades. The results provide information about students’ cognitive strengths and areas of weakness to best support all learners. For more information, please visit https://canadiantestcentre.com/cognitive/insight/
Wanted!
We are looking for some more items for our outdoor classroom. If you have access to any spools, pallets, or a mud kitchen or have seen any on buy and sell etc. please let us know. Thanks so much!
Nutrition Program
Volunteer for Nutrition Program
Thank you for all those that have already offered and been will to help so far with this wonderful program.
Shining Our Light at OLA!
Praying the Rosary
Learning Commons
What is the Matter 3O?
Muffin Magic
School Fees
The 2023-2024 school fees have been added to student accounts. Fees will be due November 30,203 Please log into your PowerSchool account to make a payment .
The fees for each grade is listed below:
Fee Waiver Program for 2023-2024
Under the principle that finances should not be a barrier to a child's education, Elk Island Catholic Schools will waive fees for independent students or parents/ guardians if they meet certain income guidelines, are on social services or are facing exceptional circumstances. If you qualify, you may apply using the attached application form.
Fee Waiver Program Application 2023-2024
Sign and mail the completed application form with supporting document(s) to:
Elk Island Catholic Schools
310 Broadview Road
Sherwood Park, AB. T8H1A4
Be sure to mark "CONFIDENTIAL" on the envelope.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Next Meeting is November 20 at 6:00pm
Here is our Parent/School Council Executive for 2023 - 2024
Chair - Jennifer Maldonado
Co Chair - JoAnn Gill
Treasurer - Amy Miskolzie
Secretary - Abelardo Basilio
School Council supports... Mathletics, recess equipment, library/learning commons and much more.
Joining School Council meetings allows you to work closely with parents, teachers and the school leadership team to plan and implement enhanced programming and special events for students and our school community!
To connect with your OLA School Council, please email schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com.
The minutes from the Sept. 25th meeting are on the OLA website.
Our Lady of the Angels School
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
T8L 1W7
Email: ola@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://ola.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9622 Sherridon Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: (780)998-3716