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Shining Bright @ola
May 17, 2024
Together in Learning and Faith
The season of Easter concludes with today’s celebration, the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem; this event marks the beginning of the Church. The story of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles, today’s first reading. The account in today’s Gospel, John 20:19-23, also recounts how Jesus gave the gift of the Holy Spirit to his disciples. Yet the event in John’s Gospel takes place on Easter Sunday. There is no need to try to reconcile these two accounts. It is to we know that after his death, Jesus fulfilled his promise to send to his disciples a helper, an Advocate, who would enable them to be his witnesses throughout the world.
May the Holy Spirit be with you and your families always. Have a wonderful Victoria Day also!
This Week at OLA
Tuesday, May 21
- Saffron Presentations
Wednesday, May 22
- Rosary Walk - 9:15 (STUDENTS WEAR BLUE)
Thursday, May 23
- Fort Saskatchewan Public Engagement Night - 6:00
Saturday, May 25
FiNS release event
Fort Saskatchewan Public Engagement Night
There is an opportunity to engage the public in discussing options for future of OLA and STJXXIII, per the value scoping sessions and capital plan on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm at St. André Bessette Catholic School, 8300 Southfort Dr., Fort Saskatchewan.
Looking Ahead...
Monday, May 27
- Grade 4 visit JPII at 10:00
Wednesday, May 29
- Sports Day
- Grade 4 Farewell and Mass
Fun Run
Indigenous Day Activities - looking for volunteers
FinS Program
Fish in Schools Program Release Date
Since January OLA has been participating in the Fish in Schools program - a unique and hands-on opportunity to raise rainbow trout from egg to fry right in our Library Learning Commons.
Aligned with learning objectives identified in the Alberta Education curriculum, Fish in Schools is an education tool supporting the delivery of science and nature topics such as; a trout’s life cycle, fish adaptations, healthy aquatic habitats, and water quality.
It is now time to release our rainbow trout fry to continue their life-cycle journey. Families are welcome to join us at the West River's Edge Pavilion on Saturday, May 25th at 10:30 am when we will release our fry back into their natural habitat.
You are welcome to contact Mrs. Buban at may-leeb@eics.ab.ca with any questions.
School Council
Thank-you for supporting the School Read-a-Thon! Prizes will be handed out at a School Faith Assembly in May.
If you are able to help with the Fun Day on Wed., May 29th please contact us.
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.
Next School Council Meeting is Tuesday, June 11th at 5:30! See you then!
The minutes from the April 8th meeting are below and be on the OLA website.
All Current OLA Students - Next Year Intentions
All current OLA students are required to fill out the Next Year Intentions form (and not a new registration form) in PowerSchool so that we can plan accordingly for next year. Please log into your PowerSchool account and fill out the Next Year Intentions form.
Shining Our light @ OLA
FinS Program
Learning Commons
Kindergarten at Safety City
New Life
Nutrition Program
Volunteer for Nutrition Program
If you are interested in Volunteering for our Nutrition Program we would love for you to join us in bringing healthy snacks to our kids at OLA.
Thank you for all those that have already offered and been will to help so far with this wonderful program. If you have any questions about the program please reach out to Mrs. Rumley in the office.
Check out the merchandise that you can buy with the OLA logo on it. Click on the above question for information.
Need Help with Powerschool? Here is a guide to help you .
School Fees
The proposed school fees for 2024-2025 can be viewed on our website. Here is the link.
The 2023-2024 school fees have been added to student accounts. Fees will be due November 30, 2023 Please log into your PowerSchool account to make a payment .
The fees for each grade is listed below:
Fee Waiver Program for 2023-2024
Under the principle that finances should not be a barrier to a child's education, Elk Island Catholic Schools will waive fees for independent students or parents/ guardians if they meet certain income guidelines, are on social services or are facing exceptional circumstances. If you qualify, you may apply using the attached application form.
Fee Waiver Program Application 2023-2024
Sign and mail the completed application form with supporting document(s) to:
Elk Island Catholic Schools
310 Broadview Road
Sherwood Park, AB. T8H1A4
Be sure to mark "CONFIDENTIAL" on the envelope.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Our Lady of the Angels School
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLASchoolFtSask