Father in heaven,

may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

• Monday February 24 - PD Day - No School
• Tuesday February 25 - Monday schedule
• Tuesday February 25 - Theme Day - Medal and Ribbon Day
• Tuesday February 25 - BUCPS Executive Meeting - Zoom or In person at 310 Broadview Rd - 6:30pm
• Wednesday February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
• Wednesday February 26 - Performing Arts 5/6 @ Citadel Theatre
• Wednesday February 26 - Grade 5/6 - Mardi Gras Carnaval d'hiver
• Wednesday February 26 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
• Thursday February 27 - Grade 8 ABJ Registration forms deadline
• Friday February 28 - Grade 6 Alberta Legislature Field Trip
• Monday March 3 - ABJ Online Registrations for Grade 8 students
• Tuesday March 4 - Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes will be served
• Tuesday March 4 - St. Theresa Open House - 6:00pm
• Wednesday March 5 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
• Wednesday March 5 - Theme Day - Dress Like a Celebrity Day
• Wednesday March 5 - Ash Wednesday Mass - St. Theresa Gym @ 12:30pm
• Friday March 7 - PD Day - No School
• Monday March 10 - Friday March 14 - Spring Scholastic Bookfair
• Monday March 10 - 5O Fort Heritage Precinct
• Wednesday March 12 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
• Wednesday March 12 - SFL Hockey Hooky Oil Kings
• Wednesday March 12 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 3:30pm - 7:00pm
• Thursday March 13 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 3:30pm - 7:00pm

St. Theresa will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00pm. Please join us as we highlight the programs and course offerings of our school and answer any questions you might have. A quick guided tour of the school will also be available for those interested. This event is open to all families, not just those entering grade 5 next year. Hope to see you there!

Our Spring Scholastic Bookfair is quickly approaching. It will run the week of March 10th. The hours are as follows:

Monday March 10 - 10:30am to 3:30pm

Tuesday March 11 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

Wednesday March 12 - 9:00am to 3:30pm & 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Thursday March 13 - 9:00am to 3:30pm & 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Friday March 14 - 9:00am to 12:30pm

We accept cash, debit, and MYDOH.

If you are interested in MYDOH please check out this link:

https://www.mydoh.ca/mydoh-scholastic/

If you are interested in helping with the Bookfair, please email Mrs. Wagner at susanw@eics.ab.ca

New item available at our Hawk's Nest Concession starting next week!

Did you know that you can support EICS by directing your property taxes to Catholic education? Please read this letter from EICS Board of Trustees Chair Le-Ann Ewaskiw to learn about this meaningful opportunity to strengthen Catholic education for our students.

The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.

1. Faith Integration
2. Learners and Learning
3. Systemic Wellness
4. Community Engagement

Presenting our brand new Performing Arts logo, created through collaboration with our very own PA 8 students!

This week at Grow with the Flow students created beaded keychains in our newly redesigned Lunch Club space. The goal is to provide a peaceful, quiet space where students can find relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being. The focus is on creating a calm environment that encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community.

Congratulations to the basketball teams for their victories against SCA on Friday, Feb. 14. This week's result from the games on Thursday, Feb. 20 against Ardrossan will be shared in next week's newsletter.

Additionally, good luck to the basketball teams this week as they play two away games on Wednesday, Feb. 26 @ Lakeland Ridge and Thursday, Feb. 27 @ OLPH (girls games @ 4:00, followed by boys games @ 5:15). The boys basketball team will also be playing in the Southpointe Senior tournament on Friday and Saturday. Go Hawks!

Stay tuned for announcements regarding badminton tryouts in the next week.

We are currently seeking volunteer coaches for the upcoming handball season! The season runs from April-May.

If you or someone you know would be interested in coaching the girls or boys team this year, please reach out to either of the Athletic Directors (tiffany.kadey@eics.ab.ca or Jamie.dziwenko@eics.ab.ca).

The St. Theresa Parent Advisory Council performs many vital functions for our school community, by helping to facilitate school wide student functions and providing valuable funding to our school via fundraising. Parents involved in the PAC learn about planning and development within the school and are part of the planning process. These roles make their involvement very important to the families, administration and teachers.

Next Parent Council Meeting - Tuesday March 18, 2025 - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

2024/2025 PAC Meeting Dates:

September 24, 2024

October 22, 2024

November 26, 2024

January 21, 2025

February 18, 2025

March 18, 2025

2024 - 2025 Executive PAC Members:

Chair: Kara Gettings

Bitaemo! Sherwood Park's Ukrainian Bilingual Program began in 1980 and has seen decades of success in academic achievement, global learning, and celebration of the rich Ukrainian heritage. From Preschool/Sadochok to Grade 12, the Ukrainian Bilingual Program offers a community-minded cultural environment along with an enhanced academic curriculum. BUCPS Mission is to promote, advocate, support and foster cultural and educations opportunities for students in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program.

Next BUCPS Meeting In Person and Online - Tuesday February 25 @ 6:30pm

In Person - 310 Broadview Rd

Online Zoom - https://6ytbjqgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QTa0lM1Ee7tTwD0tNN54rT6wYEignWlYBHjjZ0X82f4Wa8goqPKYJ_MsleZtj-pryGb5XEPk_T0qClur9yxZ9H8ShCMSs-z9zuyUxi5wjymmTalMyR7cZkyVbbJ4mTNv6i3C4Dfg2_x72nSG2k-bBFey7d3UU0r9daxBfTRtAjKeqDnn-w1Pc-6vwG6fBzHSqrMJLLlAjxDIfEW0WNgJdTuxi-JGeL85&c=cxUzLGo8e-8bpm-fUqiFDeawjjJdUQ4i8yIBF2owrXMfEJLXTzSxjw==&ch=eQa0nOh03kCbaEwQuxygmd9Oj17ZYUCameVzHHuAKK0rY6YyL3dusQ==

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

2024-2025 Executive BUCPS Members:

President : Andrea Chmilar

Vice-President: Kelsey Whattam

Treasurer: Laurie Leeder

Secretary: Paula Harasymiw

Please see the below links to register for the Grade 6 and Up Confirmation sessions starting in February 2025:

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park AB. T8H 1Y7

Phone : 780 467 5470 Fax : 780 467 0530

E-mail: info@olph.ca Website: www.olph.ca

Dear Parents:

Welcome to a new year of Catholic education and faith formation for your child!

Each year, in a Catholic school, your child will learn about many aspects of their Catholic faith— including learning about the seven sacraments. In our Archdiocese, preparing children for the celebration of their own sacraments always occurs in the parish, with the support of the school: • preparing for First Reconciliation, and then First Eucharist, can begin when a child is 7 years of age and in Grade 2 or older

• preparing for Confirmation can begin when a child is about 12 years of age and in Grade 6 or older • special preparation is also available for children of any age who are not yet baptized

Most children attending Catholic schools are ready to receive at the ages shown above, but there is no such thing as too late. Are you seeking for your child to celebrate a sacrament, such as Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation? Are you ready to help them live out their Baptismal promises? Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and Elk Island Catholic Schools are each involved in preparing your child for a Catholic sacrament along with you. It is a group effort, and everyone has a role:

• As a parent, the Church has always held that you are the primary teacher of the faith for your child. You teach them about God; set the example; talk about your own faith; and you bring them to Mass. • The place where the sacraments are celebrated and lived is the Catholic parish. We the people of God in the Church are each part of the Body of Christ. Being in relationship with the parish community (with all its challenges and blessings) is essential for your life of faith and that of your child. The preparation for, and celebration of, the sacraments happens in the parish church. • You must sign your child up for preparation at the parish. The school doesn’t do this part of the process for you. Catholic schools are a special place for children to learn more about Jesus Christ, to practice living in a community of faith, and to develop and deepen a relationship with Christ. We (Catholic parish and Catholic school) are eager to walk beside you and your children during this very special time.

Please call OLPH parish office 780-467-5470, send an email to sacraments@olph.ca or visit www.olph.ca/sacraments to get started or learn more.

As you prepare your child for their sacraments may this also be a special time for you - of deepening your own understanding and of growing in faith for the whole family!

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jim Corrigan, Pastor

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish

A Roman Catholic Christian community.

We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, celebrate the sacraments, and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming, and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others.

Email: stt@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stt.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 2021 Brentwood Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-464-4001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.TheresaCatholicMiddleSchool/