The Good News - October 30, 2022

All Hallow's Eve

All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, is the vigil of All Saints (All Hallows) Day, which is a major feast on the liturgical calendar and a Holy Day of Obligation.

Halloween (October 31st) is connected with All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd). These three days are the “Days of the Dead,” a triduum also known as Allhallowtide or Hallowmas, reminding the faithful of the reality of heaven and hell; the communion of saints; and our obligation to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. (https://www.catholiccompany.com/)

Monday, Oct. 31:

• Halloween Activities (pm)

Tuesday, Nov. 1:

• Faith Assembly pd. 1
• Father Tomasz visit
• Earth Ranger Presentation
  

Wednesday, Nov. 2:

• Early Dismissal 2:15 -School Spirit Day/Wear Red for Remembrance Day
• 3 Way Conferences 3:00-6:00
  

Thursday, Nov. 3:

• Hot Lunch
• 3 Way Conferences 4:00-7:00
  
• Picture retake day
  
• Candy Swap

Friday, Nov. 4:

• Remembrance Day Ceremony led by the grade 1 classes
  
• 3 Way Conferences 9-3 Kindergarten only
  
• Big Box of Cards box return deadline(PowerSchool order form open until Nov. 13)
• Candy Swap

LOOKING AHEAD:

Nov. 7-11 - No School Fall Break

Nov. 13 - Catholic Education Sunday - 9am Mass

Nov. 14 - First day back from Fall Break, Faith Assembly

Nov. 14 - School Council Meeting, 7 pm

Dec. 7 - Early Dismissal 2:15

Dec. 15 - Christmas Concert

In order for our hot lunch program to be possible, we need volunteers to help deliver food to the classrooms on the hot lunch dates.
This is a quick and easy job and we would love to have you!

Volunteers are needed to arrive at the school at 11:40am on hot lunch days.

If you are able to help out please email sheena.cannon@tirecraft.com

If you missed out on this week’s menu, don’t worry! You can still order for the upcoming hot lunch dates:
Wednesday November 16
Thursday December 1
Wednesday December 14

To order, go directly to the website https://fortsasklunchbox.com where you will create an account, add your students, order, and pay.

Ordering will remain open until a week before each hot lunch date

On Thurs. Nov. 3rd and Fri. Nov. 4th, our grade 4 student leadership squads will be hosting a candy swap.

You are welcome to send in left over Halloween candy in exchange for an apple or orange. All the candy will be donated to the George Spady Society. This Society helps people that are unwell and is a way to cheer people up.

God calls us to love others and help those in need. "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews 13:16)

The Grade One team will be leading the Remembrance Day celebration next Friday, November 4th at 10:45 am.

The school would like to take a special moment to remember the family members of

students who have worked to protect our country, and promote peace. We are looking for
photos of family members who have served to keep our country safe.

If you could send the photos to Miss Menzak at kristen.menzak@eics.ab.ca by Thursday, November 3rd so we can prepare them for the ceremony it would be greatly appreciated.

We would also like to extend an invitation to join us on the 4th at 10:45 for the celebration in the gym to honour those that have, and continue to represent our country.

Teachers will give students their poppies prior to the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 4th. Donations will be accepted throughout the week. Money can be given to your child's classroom teacher.

An email was sent home on October 25th regarding the Parent-Student-Teacher conferences that will take place on on

Wednesday, November 2nd from 3:00-6:00 and Thursday, November 3rd from 4:00-7:00.

Kindergarten will have additional time slots on Friday, November 4th from 9:00-3:00.

The first 2 hours of each night will be in person conferences, and the last hour will be virtual via Google Meets. On Friday, Kindergarten will be in person from 9:00-12:00 and via Google Meet from 12:00-3:00. Details were sent home October 25th. (check your email).

The website will be closed for bookings on Monday, October 31st at 12:00 pm.

We are looking forward to connecting with you and your child to celebrate their learning progress and together, setting learning goals for their future growth.

School fees will be applied to your child's account in PowerSchool this week. You can pay on-line with a debit card or credit card. However, if you wish to pay by cash (exact change only) or cheque, please send it to the school office (make cheques payable to Elk Island Catholic Schools). If you have other questions or require assistance with the online payment, please refer to the link at the bottom of this newsletter, and contact our school at 780-998-7777 if you need further assistance. If you are experiencing financial hardship please review the fee waiver here or contact the principal, Mrs. Kristine Willis Dengler at 780-998-777 to arrange a meeting.

Lifetouch will be here for our picture retakes on Thursday, November 3rd.

If any students in our M/W Kindergarten class would like retakes, they can come to the school from 9:00- 9:15 on Thursday, November 3rd. Please come to the front door, ring the doorbell and your child will be let in to have their photo taken. Your child will exit through the front door after their photo has been taken. Please call the office if you have any questions.

Remember to return the starter box by November 4th if you are not ordering any boxes.

Orders can be placed until November 13th - via PowerSchool

Thank you for your participation in this fundraising campaign! Please remember that all funds raised will go directly towards initiatives that benefit the students.

Cards should arrive near the end of November

Our Lady of the Angels Church is happy to be able to celebrate all the different stages of you and your families life in Christ. We have excellent preparation programs for the Sacraments. Below is information about how to begin preparing for the Sacraments.

https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

As Family We Walk In Christ's Footsteps

Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII