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welcome to a new school year @ ola
September 3, 2023
Together in learning and faith
go light our world
Welcome Back to the first week of School!
This year our theme is 'Go Light Our World' - "Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16. This theme encourages us to be kind, compassionate and create positive actions with the guidance of our faith.
How can we light up our school, community and world with love, hope and joy?
Let's journey together at OLA to make this year GLOW!
God Bless!
This Week at OLA
Monday, September 4th
- Labour Day - no school
Tuesday, September 5th
- First Day of School for all Grade 1 - 4 students
Wednesday, September 6th - wear School colours! (blue and white)
- Early Dismissal - 2:15pm
Thursday, September 7th
- First School Faith Assembly at 1pm - Families welcome!
Friday, September 8th
- Regular school day
Early Dismissal this Wednesday, September 6th!
School is out at 2:15pm on the first (in school) Wednesday of each month.
New Bell Schedule
The doors will open when the first bell rings at 8:38 am and dismissal is 3:14 pm. Morning supervision begins at 8:30 am.
If you arrive after 8:45 am, please take your child to the front door and ring the doorbell to contact the office.
Bell schedule is on our website - ola@eics.ab.ca
Looking Ahead...
- Faith Assembly - 9am(Families Welcome)
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Meet the Staff BBQ (hot dog and drink) - 5:30 - 6:30
- Terry Fox Run - 11am
- Faith Assembly - 9am(Families Welcome)
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Fort Saskatchewan Opening School Mass
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Faith Assembly - 9am(Families Welcome)
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Sacramental Preparation at school with Father Carlos - 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Orange Shirt Day
- Truth and Reconciliation Day - No school
Meet the Staff BBQ -Thursday, September 14th from 5:30-6:30
Meet the OLA 2023 - 2024 Staff and get a tour of the school!
Parent/School Council meeting at 6:30!
We hope to see you there!
Your OLA Team
We are so excited to share our amazing OLA team for the 2023-2024 school year.
Here are the staff members who will be learning and growing together with you and your children!
Welcome back so many familiar faces, and welcome to the newest members of the OLA Team!
School Leadership & Student Support Team
Mrs. Yuzdepski - Principal
Mrs. Bennett - Assistant Principal/Learning Support Teacher
Mrs. Boyle - Collaborative Response Coordinator
Mrs. Heesing - Family Wellness Worker
Teaching Team
Mrs. Boyle - Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. MacLean - Kindergarten
Mrs. Kucy - Grade 1/2K
Ms. Lakeman - Grade 1L
Ms. Kelava - Grade 2K
Ms. O'Toole - Grade 3O
Ms. Tichkowsky - Grade 3T
Ms. Cyca - Grade 4C
Mrs. Lukie - Chaplain & Music Specialist
Learning and Support Team
Mrs. Rumley - Secretary
Mrs. Buban - Library Technician
Mrs. Liber, Mrs. Woitas, Mrs. Bodker & Mrs. Gramatovich - Educational Assistants
Ms. Dubrule - LPN
Mrs. Gordon - Custodian
Mr. Limon - Custodian
New Absence reporting procedure
Parking, Drop off, Pick ups: Our students' safety is our number one priorty
For the safety of all OLA students, there are a few very important parking, drop off and pick up protocols to follow. We encourage the use of the sidewalks and crosswalks. The students should walk and wait at their entrance door and stay away from the parking lot.
We have some visitor parking stalls at the side of the school. These stalls are available on a first-come, first serve basis. Please do not park in the parking stalls across from the parking lot. These are private driveways. Also, do not park in the bus area during bus drop off and pick up times.
Thank-you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our kids safe. Remember, student safety will always trump convenience.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
We are excited to offer a Pre-Kindergarten Program this year at OLA! We are thrilled to welcome families of young learners into our faith-based, inclusive Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Our program supports both Pre-K PUF Supported Learners & Independent Learners:
- PUF Supported Learners - Alberta Education provides Program Unit Funding (PUF) for children between 2.8 and 4.8 years of age who have been identified as needing early learning intervention.
- Independent Learners - Children who are 4 by December 31, 2023, in their year prior to Kindergarten.
For more information please click the link below and fill out the inquiry form on our eics website :)
Healthy Schools Nutrition Program
We are excited to announce that this year we will be participating in Alberta's Healthy School Nutrition Program.
Healthy Schools is a commitment by government to support student health & learning outcomes by encouraging schools to adopt a comprehensive school health approach to promote student wellness through increased levels of physical activity, healthy eating and positive mental health.
Through this program your student will be provide with a healthy snack every day.
Look for more information to come.
To learn more about this program read the attached PDF.
We are now a Apple Ally School!
Message for EIPS Transportation: New Bus Status App
We've given the Bus Status App a major update. The new App is faster, more reliable, and better optimized for school districts and the families that rely on Bus Status. Bus Status 3 has been removed from the App and Google Play Stores. Parents should download Bus Status 4 and choose their preferences to continue to receive Bus Status notifications. On September 29, Bus Status 3 will be retired and users will only receive Bus Status notifications on Bus Status 4.
Parents should go to the App or Google Play stores starting today and download the new Bus Status 4 App. It will be the only Bus Status App available to download. They can delete the Bus Status 3 App from their devices once they have the new app installed.
Both Bus Status 3 and 4 will continue to receive Bus Status notifications until September 29. On September 29, Bus Status 3 will be retired and users will no longer receive notifications.
School Fees
The 2023-2024 school fees will be added to student accounts in the coming weeks. Please check your PowerSchool account for any outstanding school fees and ensure that all fee payments are up to date as they are due.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Demographic Confirmation Forms
Demographic Confirmation Form 2023-2024
As a new school year begins, it’s time to update your child’s A.9 2023-2024 Demographic Confirmation Form for the new 2023-2024 school year. Having the most up-to-date information about our students ensures that we receive all available funding to support your child's learning as well as current information to reach you during the day if necessary. The annual consent forms also allow your child's full participation in all activities, field trips and events for optimal learning at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School.
We ask that you please complete this form in PowerSchool
You can follow these steps to access, review and submit the form:
1. Log into PowerSchool at https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca/public/
2. Under the “Forms & Fees” menu click “School Engage Student Forms"
3. Students - Select your child’s name (please complete one form for each child)
4. Click on the word “New” beside the form name (A.9 2023-2024 Demographic Confirmation Form.
Video tutorial link on how to complete the form https://www.eics.ab.ca/parents-and-students/powerschool-log-in
Thank you in advance for completing these forms so your child experiences the full learning benefits at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School.
Please contact our secretary at 780-998-3716 if you have any questions.
School Supply Lists for 2023-2024
School Supply Lists
These are now available on the ola.eics.ab.ca website. As in previous years, we have an excellent relationship with Staples. They have the new supply lists and great prices for ordering through them - as well as special delivery details!
https://www.staples.ca/pages/schooltools#parents/itemsList/66038789994184704
https://www.staples.ca/pages/schooltools#parents/itemsList/66036390441254912
https://www.staples.ca/pages/schooltools#parents/itemsList/66034969109069824
https://www.staples.ca/pages/schooltools#parents/itemsList/66033684750270464
https://www.staples.ca/pages/schooltools#parents/itemsList/66029843753467904
Grade 4 One to One Device Program
First School Council Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 14th
To connect with your OLA School Council, please email schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com.
OLA School Council has open positions this year. Please consider this opportunity.
Joining School Council 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!
New - Sacramental Prep Offered In School 2023-2024
We are so blessed to be able to have our school and parish work together to walk with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Carlos and our Sacramental Prep team will be offering Sacramental Prep classes at OLA after school from 3:15 - 3:45 on the following dates:
First Reconciliation:
September: 13,14,20,21,27,28 and Oct.5 (at OLA school)
October 4th at 6:30pm (At OLA Parish) - Tour of the Church and short Adoration
First Communion:
Oct: 11,12,18,19,25,26 Nov.2 (at OLA school)
November 1 at 6:30pm (at OLA Parish) -Teaching Mass and short Adoration
Celebrations:
First Reconciliation Nov 18th at the Church OLA at 2pm
First Holy Communion Nov 19th at the Church OLA at 2pm
More information can be found at https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments
E-mail registration forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)
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