Hawks Weekly
St. Theresa - September 23 - 27, 2024
Prayer
God of all creation, as we begin this year we pray it may be filled with great spirit, fun, excitement, and of course enjoyable and meaningful learning. We know that the year depends in great measure on what we give, so let us give as much as we can to make this year a wonderful one. Amen.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday September 23 - Linking Generations Grade 8 Student Orientation
- Tuesday September 24 - PAC Meeting/AGM - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm
- Thursday September 26 - PAC Apple Fundraiser - Deadline to order apples
- Thursday September 26 - Grade 8 Retreat
- Thursday September 26 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
- Friday September 27 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
- Friday September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
- Friday September 27 - Bus Evacuations @ 9:00am
- 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
- Thursday October 3 - Grade 5/6 Swimming Lessons
- Friday October 4 - PD Day - No School
- Tuesday October 8 - Ukrainian School Opening liturgy @ 9:45am
- 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
Grade 8 Retreat
Opening Mass at OLPH Church
Grade 5 Retreat
Parent Information
Grade 5/6 Swim Lessons
Swimming lessons start this week. The schedule for the lessons are as follows:
Thursday: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and November 7, 21, 28
Thursdays 9:00 - 9:50 6K & 6C
Thursdays 9:50 - 10:40 5O
Thursdays 10:40 - 11:30 5N
Friday: September 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 22, 29 and December 6th
Fridays 9:00 - 9:50 6D & 6U
Fridays 9:50 - 10:40 5F & 5S
Fridays 10:40 - 11:30 6B & 5K
Lifetouch School Photos are Ready!
How Parents can access their children’s images online:
After much safety and security testing 3 years ago, Lifetouch developed a way for families to
access their child’s photo using their student ID number that continues on year to year. Here are
the quick and easy steps
• Go to mylifetouch.ca
• Click on “Student ID”
• Enter in your school's city, province and school name
• Follow the instructions to view and order your child’s photos
Discounts and information directly to parents about photo days at your school when parents
sign up for Lifetouch Rewards at my.lifetouch.ca
All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card.
Lifetouch Portal:
If you have had your photos in the last 5-7 business days, your photos are likely ready for
upload. Please visit your Lifetouch Portal to everything Lifetouch at portal.lifetouch.ca to view
and download your Lifetouch photos. Bookmarking this website is an easy way to always have
the link available to you. This site has your dates on the site coming up and access to online
marketing materials to share with your families as well.
If you are new to the school, you will need to contact Brenda to sign you up for the Lifetouch
portal.
To access the portal, your username is your FULL email address and if you have forgotten your
password, please click on the “Forgot Password” link.
Lifetouch Customer Care Contact:
Any questions about fall photos status, errors on the orders or how to place orders, please call our Lifetouch Customer Care line at 1.866.457.8212 or go to our ordering website, where there is also a chat function and a call back option so parents don’t have to wait on the phone. www.mylifetouch.ca
St. Theresa School Apparel 2024
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
PAC Fundraiser - Davison Orchard Apples
Organization of the Hawks Weekly
The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.
- Faith Integration
- Learners and Learning
- Systemic Wellness
- Community Engagement
7U & 8U Religion - Students journaled about being Rooted in Christ
6U - Social Studies
Building models of different types of governments with gummy bears!
Terry Fox Run
Strathcona County Family Resource Network
Hawks Sports
Volleyball
Girls and Boys Volleyball games this week:
Tuesday, September 24 - Girls - 4:00 – 5:00pm @ Lakeland Ridge
Tuesday, September 24 - Boys - 5:00 – 6:00pm @ Lakeland Ridge
Come and cheer on your St. Theresa Hawks! Go Hawks Go!
St. Theresa in September
5N - Buffalo Team Spirit
The Bean Shop
Gr. 6 SFL: Biking at Rundle Park
Performing Arts
Performing Arts had Rapid Fire Theater in this week to develop their drama skills through improv workshops! What a fun week of learning!
Parent Societies
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
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 September 24 - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2024/2025 PAC Meeting Dates:
September 24, 2024
2023 - 2024 Executive PAC Members:
Chair - Jodi Ostrosky
Co-Chair - Lindsay Tomalik
Treasurer - Kim Pennock
Secretary - Rosie Conrad
Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society (BUCPS)
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
Parish News
OLPH Parish
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.
Helpful Links
St. Theresa Catholic School
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/