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)

Dear Families,

We are looking forward to breaking bread with you on Sunday, October 20th at Our Lady of the Angels Parish (10004 – 101 St. Fort Saskatchewan). We are celebrating Catholic Education Sunday. We would love to have you join us. Catholic Education Week is October 19-25, 2024. We offer joyful thanksgiving for the gift of Catholic education, which has served nations for centuries by teaching students in their faith. The 2024 theme of Catholic Education Week in Alberta is Testify! Share the reason for your Hope!

Sunday, October 20th

• Catholic Education Sunday - 9:00 Mass at OLA parish

• Catholic Education Week

• Last Day to order Hot Lunch

• School Wide mass at OLA church (Grade 4 retreat and Bible presentation)
• Wear BLUE today for Catholic Education

• School Halloween Dance - 6 - 8 pm

Week of October 28th

• Evidence of Learning Portfolios sent home this week!

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

• 3-Way Conferences

• Fall Break

We are excited to announce that our annual School Family Halloween Dance is just around the corner! This year, we’ll be celebrating on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the OLA School Gym. It promises to be a night filled with fun, costumes, dancing, and community spirit!

To make this event a success, we need your help! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various tasks leading up to and during the dance. Here are some areas where we could use your support:

Ticket Sales: You can purchase tickets on your Powerschool Account and we will be selling tickets at the door as well.

https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca/public/

Canteen Support: Assist with selling snacks and drinks.

Activities: Supervise fun activities for our families and kids.

Cleanup: Help us tidy up after the dance is over.

If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out the linked Google Form with your name and the areas you’d like to assist with. We appreciate any time you can give—whether it’s a few hours before the event or during the dance itself.

Thank you for helping to create a memorable experience for our school community. We can’t wait to see everyone in their Halloween costumes!

OLA school council is excited to announce that we will be offering our Hot Lunch program this year and it was agreed at the opening OLA Parent Council meeting to use this as an opportunity for a school fundraiser.

Orders will open on October 11th on PowerSchool and order deadline for BOTH orders in 2024 will be October 23rd.

Hot Lunch program is supported by the OLA Parent Council and only runs with the help of volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, please email schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com

Friday, November 1st – Tim Hortons
Wednesday, December 11th – Pizza

**Please note there are NO refunds for absences or cancellations, however, you can call the office to pick up your child’s lunch from the school.**

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER:

· Login to PowerSchool (https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca/public/)

· Click the drop down arrow by ‘Forms & Fees’ and select ‘Student Fees’

· Select child’s name you would like to place order for

· Scroll down to bottom ‘Hot Lunch Orders’ and click:

· Select child’s homeroom from dropbox

· Select items you wish to order

· Scroll to bottom and click ‘Add to Cart’

· Confirm your order at top right of page and complete payment.

Please note that orders may be reviewed anytime in the completed forms area if you need a reminder. Click on ‘Complete Forms’, followed by the ‘View’ button.

We will continue Hot Lunch orders in 2025 - keep an eye on the S'more for more info.

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLASchoolFtSask

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourladyoftheangelseics