Rooted in Christ @ola

Dear OLA School Community,

This Sunday, June 8, we celebrate Pentecost, a very special day in the Church’s calendar. Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, filling them with courage and wisdom to share the message of Jesus with the world. It is often called the birthday of the Church, because it marks the beginning of the Church’s mission.

As a school community, we give thanks for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and pray that these gifts—wisdom, understanding, and courage—continue to guide our students and families in faith. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts and homes with peace and joy this Pentecost!

Pentecost Prayer for Families

Come, Holy Spirit,
Fill the hearts of Your faithful,
And kindle in us the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be created,
And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Loving God,
As we celebrate Pentecost,
We thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit.
May the Spirit guide our families with wisdom,
Fill our hearts with peace,
And strengthen us to live with faith, hope, and love.

Amen.

"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)

Monday, June 9th

• School Council Meeting - 5:30 (bring a snack to share)
• 2/3T - T-Pet fieldtrip

• Faith Assembly - 9:00
• Puppet Treehouse - PreK at 9:00 and Kindergarten H at 12:45

• Zoo - Kindergarten L, 1K, 2K at 9:00
• 1/2O - T-Pet fieldtrip

• Year End Mass and Grade 4 Farewell at OLA Parish - 10:00
• Last Day of Pre-K

• Public Library visit

• Cogito Kindergarten year end celebration

• Last day of school for students (Kindergarten Lakeman - Monday, June 23rd and Kindergarten Holt - Tuesday, June 24th)
• Start of SUMMER HOLIDAYS✨

• Report Cards in Powerschool

We are so excited to share our amazing OLA team for the 2025-2026 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!

Pre-K: Mrs. Andrea Boyle

Kindergarten: Mrs. Lesley Holt

Kindergarten Cogito: Mrs. Lesley Holt

Grade 1: Mrs. Tara Kucy

Grade 1 Cogito: Ms. Kiera O'Toole

Grade 2: Ms. Stanna Kelava

Grade 2 Cogito: Ms. Laurie Rusnak

Grade 3: Ms. Jordan Lakeman

Grade 3 Cogito: Ms. Jenna Tichkowsky

Grade 4: Ms. Nicole Cyca

Grade 4 Cogito: Ms. Barb Zabolotniuk

Music: Ms. Keirra Dehod

Collaborative Response Coordinator: Mrs. Andrea Boyle

Family Wellness Worker: Mrs. Eleanor Heesing

Chaplain: Ms. Jenna Tichkowsky

Library Tech: Mrs. May-Lee Buban

Secretary: Mrs. Paula Rumley

Assistant Principal: Ms. Barb Zabolotniuk

Principal: Mrs. Ciara Smith

*Educational Assistants: TBA

Thank-you for your continued trust in all we do!

Please ensure you have completed your students Next Year Intentions on PowerSchool. Simply log on to PowerSchool and on the main page of each student you will find an orange box with a link to Review Next Year Intentions Information.

When you click the link, ensure that the grade is correct for the next school year, that the school is accurate, and choose Yes or No. When complete click Submit. There will be a Next Year Intentions for each of your students if applicable. This process provides Elk Island Catholic Schools with critical planning information. Please see the attached PDF if you require additional instructions.

Here are links for more information on the programs.

Information for Pre-Kindergarten Registration Link 2025-2026

Information for Kindergarten Registration Link 2025-2026

EICS Registration Link 2025-2026

Kindergarten - Grade 4 COGITO Interest Form 2025-2026

Elk Island Catholic Schools invites and welcomes families of young learners into our faith-based, inclusive Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. EICS offers a variety of Pre­-Kindergarten programs to support all of our little learners. ALL early learners are welcome!

Pre Kindergarten inquiry form

In Kindergarten we encourage independence, initiative, decision making, creativity, the ability to learn, relationships and feelings of self-worth. We believe that each child is unique and, together with parents as our partners, we build upon children's natural curiosity and spontaneity, encouraging and supporting them as they take their first step into school.

Elk Island Catholic Schools’ Cogito Academy is designed to foster academic excellence and success for all students in a structured, disciplined setting. It delivers the Alberta Education curriculum at a structured, sequential pace, offering enhanced learning opportunities. With a clear, direct teaching approach, the program emphasizes consistency and high expectations, helping students to reach their full academic potential building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Cogito Academy Interest Form

Each child is created in the image and likeness of God and has distinct gifts and strengths. Guided by the school division’s commitment to Mark 1 of Excellent Catholic Schools, we honour and nurture the God-given potential within every student.

For more information about our school please visit our website for more details. ola.eics.ab.ca

The 2024-2025 school fees are now due. Please log in to your Powerschool account and make a payment or set up a payment plan.

Here is the link to PowerSchool .

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. Our April minutes are on the school website at ola@eics.ab.ca.

Our next meeting is on Monday, June 9th at 5:30. Come and bring a snack to share at our last meeting.

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.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

A jubilee is a special celebration, renewal, and forgiveness period rooted in religious and secular traditions. In the Christian tradition, a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, is a time of special spiritual significance declared by the Pope, often held every 25 years (or during extraordinary jubilees). It offers Catholics a unique opportunity for renewal in faith, repentance, pilgrimage, and the reception of special graces or indulgences. The jubilee concept symbolizes mercy, justice, and restoration, inviting people to reflect on forgiveness, equality, and spiritual growth.

Full article below.

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

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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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