St. Nicholas News
October 3, 2024
Principal Report
Currently planning for NEW programs for St. Nicholas this year following the school calendar:
- PreK Full day Programs for 4 yrs. old: 2 days a week (Mon & Wed) or 5 days Week (M to F)
- Kindergarten Full Day Program that is 5 days a week (M to F)
There is an monthly cost that is currently be determined for the PreK Programs and the 5 day Kindergarten.
If you are interested in the new programming, please contact the school at 780-467-3633 or send an email to stn@eics.ab.ca
Our Thanksgiving celebration will occur on Monday, October 7th at 8:45 am to 9:15 am. in the gym. All parents are invited to attend and celebrate with us. Our first ever Spin to Win celebration will happen right after our Thanksgiving celebration.
Please make note that there is no school tomorrow Friday, October 4 (PD day) and Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving).
Take Care
Joe Kucy
Principal
Upcoming Events
- Friday October 4 - PD Day - No school for students
- Saturday October 5 - OLPH Parish Potluck & Dance
- Monday October 7 - Thanksgiving Celebration & Spin to Win at 8:45am in Gym
- Tuesday October 8 - Ukrainian Bilingual Liturgy @ St. Basil's 9:45 am
- Oct. 8 & 9 - School Picture Retakes
- Monday October 14 - Thanksgiving - School is closed
- Sunday October 20 - Catholic Education Sunday School Mass at OLPH Church @ 8:30 am
- Sunday October 20 - Catholic Education Sunday School Mass at St. Sophia Church @ 10:30 am
- Monday October 21 - Parent Council Meeting in Library and Virtual Link available 6 pm
- Thursday October 24 - Face to Face Music Concert for students in Gym
- Thursday October 31 - Halloween Parade -12:30pm in Gym
Hot Lunch Information
The Parent Council is hosting 2 hot lunch dates for October! Wednesday, October 16th (English Kinder) and Thursday, October 31st (Ukrainian Kinder)!
For those that are new to hot lunch, the kinder classes will alternate each hot lunch date so that both classes have the opportunity to participate. This month both of Pani Dziwenko's Kinder classes will be served!
A Cappella Catering will be providing the hot lunch for Wednesday, October 16th (English Kinder) and they will be serving pancakes and sausages! Ordering will begin today, Wednesday, October 2nd and run until Friday, October 11th for hot lunch served Wednesday, October 16th (English Kinder). Please visit http://stnicholas.hotlunches.net to get started with ordering! If you are new to hot lunch ordering please follow the steps below to register for an account.
We are waiting for confirmation on the vendor for Thursday, October 31st (Ukrainian Kinder). As soon as the vendor confirms, ordering will be available for the 31st as well.
Please have payment sent in full via e-transfer to st.nicholaspac@gmail.com by the order deadline of the end of day, Friday, October 11th for hot lunch served Wednesday, October 16th (English Kinder).
Please note that there may be food allergens or products that can cause sensitivities (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, gluten etc) served by each vendor. Unfortunately, while we do our best to accommodate everyone's dietary needs, some vendors may not be able to offer menu items that are completely allergen free or have options that are dairy or gluten free. Please use discretion when ordering if your child has a sensitivity or allergy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or trouble with the website or the ordering process, please feel free to reach out to me at st.nicholaspac@gmail.com If you are able to volunteer to help on hot lunch day please click the volunteer box when ordering. It is appreciated!
Please follow the registration process to get started on Hot Lunch and PAC fundraisers!
Go to http://stnicholas.hotlunches.net
⦁ Click on "Click Here to Register"
⦁ Enter access code stnicholas2024
⦁ Complete the rest of the registration form, including the email address you will use to e-transfer payment with. This will link your e-transfer payment to your account.
⦁ Click the "Register Now" button on the bottom
⦁ Follow the instructions to add each child (including their class) in your family who attends St. Nicholas. Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
⦁ Proceed to order hot lunch for your child(ren)
⦁ Payment is accepted via e-transfer to st.nicholaspac@gmail.com
Davison Orchard Apples
Thank you to all that participated in ordering apples through the Davison Orchard Apple Fundraiser, we greatly appreciate your support! Apples will be ready for pick up on October 16th, the time is TBD based on the delivery!
