Rooted in Christ @ola

"Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School is committed to nurturing the hearts and minds of young learners in a faith-filled environment.” (Mission Statement)

All Saints' Day is a Christian holiday celebrated in honour of all the saints, known and unknown.

All Souls' Day is the day after. On this day we honor them for their fidelity in life, as well as pray for them, since they are being purified before entering the All Holy Presence of God.

Blessings to all and remember to think and pray about this on these days!

Monday, October 28th

• Evidence of Learning Portfolios sent home this week!

• School Assembly and Halloween Parade at 9 am - Everyone Welcome!

• All Saints' Day
• 4B Teachers Pet
• Hot Lunch (for students that ordered)

• First Reconciliation 10:30 at OLA Parish

• First Communion at 3pm at OLA Parish
• Fall Back time change

Wednesday November 6th

• Early Out 2:15- School Spirit Theme: Wacky Hair Day
• 3 Way Conferences 3:00 - 6:00

Thursday November 7th

• 3-Way Conferences 4:00 - 7:00

Friday November 8th

• Remembrance Day Ceremony 1:30

November 11th - 15th

• Fall Break

GETTING READY FOR HALLOWEEN

On Thursday, October 31st, we will celebrate Halloween with our OLA community! To prepare, here are a few pieces of information that will help set us all up for success:

• Children are invited to wear and be in their costumes for the entire day
• Thank you for ensuring that costumes continue to allow children to move about their day as normal (ie. can sit, eat and go outside for recess)
• Costumes are to be appropriate for school and are not to include excessive gore, blood or weapons. Thank you for ensuring that costumes are not offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone's culture, gender or heritage.
• Throughout the day there will be in-class Halloween events and activities and a costume parade in the gym
• Thank you for adding a special treat or two for your child to enjoy during their in class party.
• We will not be asking families to contribute food for the class to consume.
• Your child's teacher will share specifics regarding in-class events and activities. Please contact them if you have any questions.

We are looking forward to celebrating this very fun and exciting time together! Thank you for all your help to ensure everyone is well and joy-filled on this exciting day!

1. Please do not stop or park in the bus lane during morning drop-off and after-school pick-up times.
2. Please park in the designated areas and have your child exit the car. Do not double park in front of the school and have your child exit your vehicle on the road.
3. Please ensure that your student crosses the road at the designated cross walks.

It is unsafe and you could be ticketed by the police. Thanks for keeping our students safe!

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 visit our website.(ola.eics.ab.ca)

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 28th as Evidence of Learning Portfolios.

Thank you for reviewing your child’s learning progress through these portfolios.

When are Three-Way Conferences?

• Wednesday, November 6th from 3:00 - 6:00pm in person
• Thursday, November 7th from 4:00 - 5:00pm in person and 5:30pm to 7:00pm will be virtual via Google Meet

How do I book our time with the teacher?

To schedule your 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.

Please remember that all interviews on Thursday after 5:30 pm are online.( not in person)

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, please drop by the office. If you have any questions, please contact us at 780-998-3716.

The 2024-2025 school fees have now been added to your student's PowerSchool account. You can now log in and pay your students fees.

Here is the link to PowerSchool .

Fee Waiver

If returning to school is a stressful time for your family, you may be eligible to have your school fees waived. Please read more about the EICS fee waiver policy and complete the following form if applicable. 2023-24 Fee Waiver Application.

Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

School Council supports... 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 next School Council meeting is Monday, November 18th.

Here are the school council minutes from the last meeting,

Here is the next School Council Fundraiser:

Mabels Labels Fundraiser

We are excited to announce a new fundraising opportunity that will help support parent council initiatives.

We have partnered with Mabel's Labels, a company renowned for its high-quality, durable labels that are perfect for everything from school supplies to clothing. Not only do these labels help keep your children’s things organized, but they make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

How It Works:

Visit the Mabel's Labels website: 'Mabels Labels: Support a fundraiser

Browse their wide selection of customizable labels and choose the products you love.

Search Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School (Fort Saskatchewan) and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to OLA!

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.

For student's with allergies we will providing an alternative snack that is allowed with in their restrictions. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with this program please contact Mrs. Rumley in the office.

Below is our Snack calendar for the next weeks.

City of Fort Saskatchewan Launches Family Violence Prevention Month Campaign

Theme: “The Elephant in the Room”

Fort Saskatchewan, AB, October 15, 2024 – This November, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, alongside the Fort Saskatchewan Family Violence Prevention Coalition, will lead a campaign to bring attention to the often-overlooked issue of family violence. The theme, “The Elephant in the Room,” aims to break the silence surrounding family violence and empower the community with resources and support.

“Family violence is a subject many are reluctant to discuss,” said Melissa Kondro, Community Development Coordinator for the City of Fort Saskatchewan. “Our goal is to bring it out of the shadows, create awareness, and encourage those affected to seek help.”

Key Events and Public Installation

Throughout November, the City will host a series of workshops and a public art installation, including:

• Public Workshop: Immigration Resources (Nov 6)
• Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Employees (Nov 12)
• Workshop for Support Services: Navigating Family Court & Civil Orders (Nov 19)
• “The Elephant in the Room” Installation: Featuring a life-sized Paper Mache elephant at City Hall and crocheted purple elephants contributed by locals.

For more information on events and to register for workshops, visit fortsask.ca/FVPM.

Get Involved

Residents are encouraged to participate by attending a workshop, visiting the installation, or contributing crocheted elephants for display. Family Violence Prevention Month is part of a larger province-wide initiative to raise awareness and offer support to those affected.

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Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

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

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