Dear OLA School Community,

Lent should be less about “what we do” and more about walking with Christ in the desert, allowing our hearts and the hearts of our children and grandchildren to draw closer to Jesus through deeper prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

This week our classes have made a resurrection garden for LENT. A Resurrection Garden is a symbolic Easter display, often a miniature garden, representing the empty tomb of Jesus and symbolizing his resurrection. Ask your child about this!

Have a good week!

"Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School is committed to nurturing the hearts and minds of young learners in a faith-filled environment.” (Mission Statement)

Wednesday, April 9th

• Reckie Lloyd - drumming workshop
• Lunchtime Glee Club - for students that signed up

Thursday, April 10th

• Grade 4C Fort Heritage Precinct field trip

Friday, April 11th

• Faith Assembly - 9:00 (4C)
• Grade 4B Fort Heritage Precinct field trip

Hot Lunch for April 11th has needed to be rescheduled to April 17th!

Monday, April 14th

• Interconnected Earth Systems fieldtrip - 4C

Tuesday, April 15th

• Glow Kids Yoga for all classes

• Holy Thursday Assembly - 9:00
• Hot Lunch

• Good Friday - no school

• Easter Monday - no school

• Easter Mass at OLA Parish - 1:00
• School Council Meeting - 5:30

• T-Pet Fieldtrip - 3P

• PD day - no school for students

This Easter season, take part in the spirit of almsgiving by donating gently used or new books to bless others with the joy of reading! We are collecting books at our school, now through April 17th to share within our school community and beyond. Some donations may also support Lurana Shelter.

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this act of generosity reflects the call to care for others. Students are creating special bookmarks with Bible verses and kind messages to include with each book, making this a meaningful way to spread love and encouragement.

Please drop off your book donations in the labeled bins at school. Thank you for helping young minds grow through the gift of reading!

Registration opens tomorrow February 1st.

Here are links for more information on the programs.

Information for Pre-Kindergarten Registration Link 2025-2026

Information for Kindergarten Registration Link 2025-2026

EICS Registration Link 2025-2026

Kindergarten - Grade 4 COGITO Interest Form 2025-2026

Elk Island Catholic Schools invites and welcomes families of young learners into our faith-based, inclusive Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. EICS offers a variety of Pre­-Kindergarten programs to support all of our little learners. ALL early learners are welcome!

Pre Kindergarten inquiry form

In Kindergarten we encourage independence, initiative, decision making, creativity, the ability to learn, relationships and feelings of self-worth. We believe that each child is unique and, together with parents as our partners, we build upon children's natural curiosity and spontaneity, encouraging and supporting them as they take their first step into school.

Elk Island Catholic Schools’ Cogito Academy is designed to foster academic excellence and success for all students in a structured, disciplined setting. It delivers the Alberta Education curriculum at a structured, sequential pace, offering enhanced learning opportunities. With a clear, direct teaching approach, the program emphasizes consistency and high expectations, helping students to reach their full academic potential building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Cogito Academy Interest Form

Each child is created in the image and likeness of God and has distinct gifts and strengths. Guided by the school division’s commitment to Mark 1 of Excellent Catholic Schools, we honour and nurture the God-given potential within every student.

For more information about our school please visit our website for more details. ola.eics.ab.ca

The 2024-2025 school fees are now due. Please log in to your Powerschool account and make a payment or set up a payment plan.

Here is the link to PowerSchool .

Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

School Council supports... 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.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, April 24th at 5:30.

Here are the minutes from February 11, 2025

Purdy's Order pick-up will be at OLA on April 15th. We will let families know when the orders are in and ready for pickup.

Thank you for helping support us in purchasing recess equipment and supporting the Faith and Wellness day.

Mabels Labels Fundraiser

We are excited to announce a new fundraising opportunity that will help support parent council initiatives.

We have partnered with Mabel's Labels, a company renowned for its high-quality, durable labels that are perfect for everything from school supplies to clothing. Not only do these labels help keep your children’s things organized, but they make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

How It Works:

Visit the Mabel's Labels website: 'Mabels Labels: Support a fundraiser

Browse their wide selection of customizable labels and choose the products you love.

Search Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School (Fort Saskatchewan) and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to OLA!

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.

For student's with allergies we will providing an alternative snack that is allowed with in their restrictions. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with this program please contact Mrs. Rumley in the office.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

A jubilee is a special celebration, renewal, and forgiveness period rooted in religious and secular traditions. In the Christian tradition, a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, is a time of special spiritual significance declared by the Pope, often held every 25 years (or during extraordinary jubilees). It offers Catholics a unique opportunity for renewal in faith, repentance, pilgrimage, and the reception of special graces or indulgences. The jubilee concept symbolizes mercy, justice, and restoration, inviting people to reflect on forgiveness, equality, and spiritual growth.

Full article below.

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

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Email: ola@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://ola.eics.ab.ca/
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