Hawks Weekly

God of life, may this school year be filled with academic and spiritual growth. May we each be willing to help others. Help us come to know Jesus better and follow the example of love that he shared. Give us the strength and faith to make his love known here on earth. Amen.

• Monday September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
  
• Tuesday October 1 - Opening Mass - OLPH Church @ 10:30am
  
• Tuesday October 1 - Grade 5 Retreat
  
• Wednesday October 2 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
• Wednesday October 2 - Theme Day - Anything But a Backpack
  
• Thursday October 3 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
• Friday October 4 - PD Day - No School
• Tuesday October 8 - Ukrainian School Opening liturgy - St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church @ 9:45am
• Wednesday October 9 - Theme Day - Jersey Day
• Thursday October 10 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
• Friday October 11 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
• Sunday October 13 - St. Theresa School Apparel - Deadline to order school apparel
• Monday October 14 - Thanksgiving - No School
• Tuesday October 15 - Monday Schedule
  
• Wednesday October 16 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
• Thursday October 17 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
• Friday October 18 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons

Anything But A Backpack Day

Students are encouraged to show up with anything that isn't a backpack. Those students who participate will earn points towards their houses.

(Ex: a baby carrier for their books or a hardhat or something, anything, that isn't a backpack but is being used as a backpack).

St. Theresa School Clothing Webstore is NOW OPEN!

Opening date: Thursday, September 19th

Closing date: Sunday, October 13th @ 11:55 pm

- size charts are available on the webstore

- sample sizes will not be provided

- approximately 4 weeks to complete orders & be delivered to St. Theresa School

https://sttheresaapparel2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.

1. Faith Integration
2. Learners and Learning
3. Systemic Wellness
4. Community Engagement

OLPH and St. Theresa had their Start-up Band Clinic that took place at ABJ on Friday, September 20th. Thank you to all the parents for their support. It was a wonderful evening spent making new friends, laughter, and music together.

The volleyball season is underway! Both our boys' and girls' teams showed incredible effort and resilience during the EIAA opening tournament. The boys fought hard and made it to the Bronze medal game, narrowly missing a podium finish to secure 4th place. Our girls played with tremendous determination, advancing all the way to the final and earning a well-deserved Silver medal after a hard-fought match. Congratulations to both teams and their coaches for their sportsmanship and dedication throughout the competition.

This Tuesday, the teams began league competition at Lakeland Ridge. The boys team came away victorious, defeating the Wolves 2-0. Unfortunately, the girls team lost a close game 2-1. Join us at the Hawks volleyball home opener at St. Theresa gymnasium this Tuesday, October 1 as we face off against FR Haythorne. Girls game @ 4:00, boys game to follow @ 5:00.

Good luck to our cross country team as they race in the EIAA Division 1 meet on Wednesday, October 2 at the Strathcona Wilderness Center!

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 - Tuesday October 22 - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

2024/2025 PAC Meeting Dates:

September 24, 2024

October 22, 2024

November 26, 2024

2024 - 2025 Executive PAC Members:

Chair: Kara Gettings

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

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.

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/