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.”

Act justly, love kindness, walk humbly with God. - Micah 6:6-8

The first week back has been filled with many emotions. The students have shared so much JOY and have embraced our new school year. The most wonderful experience this week was when we gathered as a school community for our First Faith Assembly. Thank-you to all of the family members that were able to attend. You are always welcome to join us. Please join us for our Meet the Teacher night also. It is on Thursday, September 12th at 5:30. We hope to see you there!

At Our Lady of the Angels, we support each other with joy, kindness, and humility, living out the Gospel at school and at home. We teach our children to act justly, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Through love, service, and prayer, we grow closer to Jesus and to each other, building strong families and a school where everyone is valued and belongs. Together, we share the responsibility of nurturing our children’s faith in both family life and school life. We are so blessed to journey together in community.

Thursday, September 12th

• Meet the Staff BBQ (hot dog and drink) - 5:30 - 6:30

Friday, September 13th

• Faith Assembly - 9 am (Everyone Welcome)
• Terry Fox Run - 10 am (Bring a "Toonie for Terry")

Monday, September 16th

• School Council Meeting - 5:30 pm

Friday, September 20th

• No Faith Assembly today

Thursday, September 26th

• Fort Saskatchewan Opening School Mass - 10 am (more info to follow)

• Faith Assembly - 9 am (Everyone Welcome)

• Orange Shirt Day

• Truth and Reconciliation Day - No school

Wednesday October 2nd

• Custodian Appreciation Day

• School Photos

• School Halloween Dance - 6 pm (more info to follow)

All returning students are required to fill out the 2024-2025 Demographic Validation Form. Having the most up-to-date information about our students ensures that we receive all available funding to support your child's learning as well as current information to reach you during the day if necessary.

If you have not already done so, we ask that you please complete this form in PowerSchool

You can follow these steps to access, review and submit the form:

1. Log into PowerSchool at https://eics.powerschool.com/

2. Under the “Forms & Fees” menu click “School Engage Student Forms”

3. Students - Select your child’s name (please complete one form for each child)

4. Click on the word “New” beside the form name A.8) 2024-2025 Demographic Validation

Video tutorial link (**from 2021-2022) on how to complete the form https://www.eics.ab.ca/parents-and-students/powerschool-log-in

Thank you in advance for completing these forms so your child experiences the full learning benefits at OLA Catholic School.

Please contact our secretary at 780-998-3716 if you have any questions.

Meet the OLA 2024 - 2025 Staff, visit your child's classroom and tour the school!

We hope to see you there!

School Council supports... Mathletics, 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 minutes from the June meeting are on the OLA website.

Next meeting is in MONDAY, September 16th.

We are excited to announce that once again this year we will be participating in Alberta's Healthy School Nutrition Program.

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.

We will be starting our Program in October. Until then students will be able to access Apples and granola bars.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

We are so blessed to be able to have our school and parish work together to walk with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Abraham and our Sacramental Prep team will be offering Sacramental Prep classes at OLA after school from 3:15 - 3:45 on the following dates:

First Reconciliation Prep Classes

October 3, 7,8,9,10,11,15 and 16 (At OLA)

First Holy Communion Prep Classes

October 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 (At OLA)

Celebrations:

First Reconciliation Nov 2nd at the Church OLA at 10:30am

First Holy Communion Nov 3rd at the Church OLA at 3:00pm

More information can be found at https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments

E-mail registration forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)

The Archdiocese has set up a special fund to collect donations in support of the Our Lady of the Lourdes parishioners who were affected by the Jasper wildfire.

Please read letter from the Archbishop to find out more.

Donations can be made by cheque to the "The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton – Jasper Fund" or via

the donation button marked Jasper Fund on the Archdiocesan website:

https://caedm.ca/donate-to-the-jasper-fire

Check out the Fall 2024 What's On! Guide for details on what's happening at the Fort Saskatchewan Library this season. From early literacy programs like Saturday Story times, children's programs like STEM Sundays, tween and teen programs like After School Gaming Club, and lots of adult programs from Podcasting 101 to Genealogy programs, we think we've covered just about everything this season!

Classes fill up quickly, but don’t hesitate to join the waitlist. If you are on a waitlist, you'll be notified as soon as a spot opens up! And, waitlists let us know what's popular - when possible, we will add even more amazing programs!

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

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