Hawks Weekly
St. Theresa - September 3 - 6, 2024
Prayer
New School Year
God of all creation, as we begin this year we pray it may be filled with great spirit, fun, excitement, and of course enjoyable and meaningful learning. We know that the year depends in great measure on what we give so let us give as much as we can to make this year a wonderful one. Amen.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday September 2 - Labor Day - No School
- Tuesday September 3 - First Day of School for ALL Students
- Tuesday September 3 - Gr 7 & 8 Volleyball Try-outs - GIRLS @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Wednesday September 4 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
- Wednesday September 4 - Gr 7 & 8 Volleyball Try-outs - GIRLS #2 @ 3:45pm - 5:15pm
- Thursday September 5 - Gr 7 & 8 Volleyball Try-outs - BOYS @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Friday September 6 - Canadian Ukrainian Heritage Day - Wear Blue & Yellow or an Embroidered Shirt
- Tuesday September 10 - Meet the Teacher Night @ St. Theresa School Gym - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Thursday September 12 - School Photos
- Friday September 13 - Terry Fox Run - "A Toonie for Terry" @ 1:41pm
- Monday September 16 - Linking Generations Meeting Grade 8 @ 8:45am
- Monday September 23 - Linking Generations Grade 8 Student Orientation
- Thursday September 26 - Grade 8 Retreat
- Friday September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
- Monday September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
Band Option at OLPH
Grade 7/8 Band Option for those who have signed up will start at OLPH this Tuesday September 3rd. Students should be at OLPH school by 7:25am. Front door opens at 7:15am
Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day
On September 7 every year, Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day is officially celebrated in Ontario and Alberta. For over 125 years, Ukrainians have called Canada home – and have made indelible and enduring contributions to the cultural, political, social and economic life of our country – enriching the mosaic of our society.
On Friday September 6th, we encourage everyone to wear a Ukrainian embroidered shirt if you have, or blue and yellow!
Parent Information
Our school is equipped with a security door bell system. Our front doors will be locked at 8:45am. There is a doorbell on the side of the front doors to contact the office for access into the school.
Doors open and the First Warning Bell are at 8:30am. Homeroom Bell at 8:38am. Dismissal is 3:13pm. Early Dismissal is 2:13pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Please refer to our school website for the full 2024-2025 bell schedule.
A friendly reminder for parents/guardians to please complete all your students consent forms PowerSchool.
Use of Personal Mobile Devices
Grade 5 and Grade 6 guidelines:
A PCD includes, but is not limited to cell phones, tablets, smart watches, and earbuds. During instructional and non-instructional time (lunch, recess, and breaks) students in Grades 5 and 6 are not permitted to use their PCDs. If a student brings a PCD to school, it must remain in their locker for the duration of the school day.
Grade 7 and Grade 8 guidelines:
A PCD includes, but is not limited to cell phones, tablets, smart watches, and earbuds. During instructional time, students in Grades 7 and 8 are not permitted to use their PCDs. If a student brings a PCD to school, it must remain in their locker. PCDs may be used before school, during breaks, recess, and lunch periods.
If you need to contact your child, call the school office (780-464-4001) and your message will be relayed in a timely manner. A school phone is always available for students to use, and privacy will be provided if needed.
Student use of a PCD will be allowed at all grade levels as directed by a teacher.
This is a big change for all of us. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through it together. As problems arise with the use of personal communication devices, we will contact home to find a solution.
Reporting Absences
Ways to report an absence:
- Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal at https://eics.powerschool.com/ and click enter absence at the top left-hand side of the page.
- Email the school office at stt@eics.ab.ca
- Call the school office at 780-464-4001 and leave a message
Important to note:
If a student is arriving late to school, ensure that they are directed to check in at the school office before going to class.
Students who are marked absent without parent notification to the office will be marked unverified absent and an email notifying parents of the absence will be generated. Please call the school office or email stt@eics.ab.ca to report the reason for the absence.
Kindly note, should your child need to be picked up early, please notify the office as well. It is important to note that if anyone other than the parent/guardian is picking the child up, the office requires parental consent for permission. A call home may be required should the office not receive proper notification.
If you have any changes to your contact information (ie. new phone numbers, cell phone numbers) please call or email the school so we can update the records for you.
Traffic Management Plan for Student Pick up and Drop off
Hot Lunch Program - Culinary Delights Catering
Hot lunch will begin on September 17th so please be sure to send lunch with your child every day, as students are not allowed to order lunch for delivery or leave grounds to buy lunch. Please note that microwaves are unavailable as well.
Stay tuned for hot lunch registration and information coming early this week!
Coming in September - Parent Council Apple Fundraiser
UPCOMING SPORTS TRYOUTS
Volleyball Grades 7/8
Grade 7 & 8 students who would like to try-out for the St. Theresa Volleyball team this year, the tryouts are listed below. If your child plays on a team, please note that there are fees associated with our extracurricular sports teams.
- Girls Tryout #1 - Tuesday, September 3 from 3:30-5:00 w/ Coach Gartner
Girls Tryout #2 - Wednesday, September 4 from 3:45-5:15 w/ Coach Garner
Boys Tryout #1 - Thursday, September 5 from 3:30-5:00 w/ Coach Duncan and Coach Kadey
Please ensure that students have a ride arranged for these dates.
Organization of the Hawks Weekly
The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.
- Faith Integration
- Learners and Learning
- Systemic Wellness
- Community Engagement
EICS 2024-2025 Division Theme - Rooted In Christ
Pathways
St. Theresa Welcome Back Fun!
7D
5F
Parent Societies
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
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 - TBA
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2024/2025 PAC Meeting Dates - TBD
2023 - 2024 Executive PAC Members:
Chair - Jodi Ostrosky
Co-Chair - Lindsay Tomalik
Treasurer - Kim Pennock
Secretary - Rosie Conrad
Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society (BUCPS)
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 - TBA
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2022-2023 Executive BUCPS Members:
President - Slavko Nohas
Vice-President - Christin Hyshka
Treasurer - Andrea Chmilar
Secretary - Kelsey Whattam
Members at Large:
Talia Koziak/Kathy Leskow/Clayton Starko
Parish News
OLPH Parish
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.
Helpful Links
St. Theresa Catholic School
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/