Hawks Weekly
St. Theresa - April 22 - April 26, 2024
Devine Mercy
What does it feel like to be peaceful?
John 20:19-23
When it was evening on that day,...and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked..., Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." [Then] he showed them his hands and his side...Jesus said to them again, "Pease be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." [Then] he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
Dear Lord, mercy means kindness and understanding and forgiveness. Help us forgive one another with that same mercy, especially in our homes and classrooms. Thank you for showing us how to love and forgive so we can be like you. Amen.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendars:
- Sunday April 21 - Sports for Life and Performing Arts Registration Deadline
- Monday April 22 - Friday April 26 - Eucharistic Adoration for students and parents
- Monday April 22 - Friday April 26 - Earth Week Shoe Drive
- Monday April 22 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
- Monday April 22 - Adoration Mass in the gym @ 1:15pm
- Wednesday May 1 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
- Friday May 3 - PD Day - No School
- Monday May 6 - Telus World of Science - 6D, 6C & 6B
- Monday May 6 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
- Tuesday May 7 - Tuesday May 14 - Giant Map
- Tuesday May 7 - Telus World of Science - 6M & 6K
- Tuesday May 7 - Grade 5 Blanket Exercise with Elder Garry
- Wednesday May 8 - School Wide Track Meet @ Strathcona Athletic Park
- Thursday May 9 - World Catholic Education Day - Wear Blue
- Monday May 13 - Grade 6D - Alberta Legislature Trip
- Monday May 13 - Grade 7 Blanket Exercise with Eva Stang
- Monday May 13 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
- Wednesday May 15 - Friday Schedule
- Thursday May 16 - School Closure - No School
- Friday May 17 - School Closure - No School
- Monday May 20 - Victoria Day - No School
Parent Information
Performing Arts & Sports for Life Registration - Deadline April 21st
Performing Arts
Does your Son or Daughter like Performing Arts? Are they interested in Drama, Music, Movement and Dance Supplemental classes in; Media and Set Design.
The Performing Arts have the power to engage students in a dynamic educational experience, where they can uncover and explore their God-given talents. The arts allow for students to develop creativity, ingenuity, empathy and innovation, which are the keys to success in today’s complex, changing world.
Sports for Life
Is your Son or Daughter interested in Sports? Are they interested in gaining exposure to a range of physical activities and sports, so they can begin to discover sports they enjoy and build confidence in basic skills?
The mission of the Sport for Life Program is to provide students exposure to a variety of sport and recreation activities in a Catholic environment with the focus on creating life-long active and healthy lifestyles. Students will have the benefit of building athletic skill, along with leadership qualities in a faith-filled setting.
The program is based on the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) model, which is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada through improved athlete training and better integration between all stakeholders in the sport system, including sport organizations, education, recreation and health.
Earth Week Shoe Drive April 22 - April 26
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
Eucharistic Adoration
GrACE Contest
A Celebration of Catholic Education
2023-2024 Theme: Go Light Our World, “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
GrACE exists to inspire, invigorate and embolden the spirit of Catholic education in order
to unite, engage, educate and communicate with one voice on its behalf. GrACE, in partnership with the REAL Foundation, is happy to present this contest to EICS students. This is our sixth annual GrACE Contest: A Celebration of Catholic Education.
We invite EICS students of all grade levels to submit work reflecting the importance of, and their experience with or contribution to Catholic education. This year our theme is Go Light Our World. Entries need to reflect this theme. It is often helpful if students include a few sentences to go with their entry on how it is connected to this year’s theme.
Student Submissions could include such things as (but not limited to):
*Please note, all digital submissions need to be in “view all” format before submitting.
A work of art
A poster
A formal or informal essay
Original music
Poetry
A presentation (video or otherwise) of social justice work
etc
Contest Rules
All Submissions due to CLS by April 23 in digital format through the school chaplain.
Prizes will be presented May 5 in each community’s parish (This is the kick-off to Catholic Education Week). There will be 14 prizes!
K-8 students = 50 dollar prize in the form of a gift card
9-12 students = 100 dollar prize in the form of a gift card
Young Authors' Conference
15 of our talented students represented St. Theresa at the Young Authors' Conference. It was an incredible opportunity for them to learn from and collaborate with professional writers and illustrators. We're proud to see our young authors grow and flourish on their literary journey.
Pepy - Holistic Well-Being Workshops
At St. Theresa, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our students. Throughout the school year, our students participated in Pepy Workshops. What is Pepy, you ask? It's not just a system; it's a way of life! Pepy focuses on cultivating Mental Health, Spiritual Health, and Physical Health - key pillars that contribute to a well-rounded and thriving individual.
Save the Date - BUCPS 4-8-12 Celebration
St. Theresa in April
6B Science - Learning about Phases of the Moon
5F Mass with Father Mario
6B/6C - Legislature
6B/6C participated in a mock assembly and the class was joined by our MLA Kyle Kasawski who introduced our school to the Assembly during session. He also took time to answer some of the students questions.
5F Fort Heritage Precinct
Grade 5 SFL - Ringette with Coach Stephens
6U - Students recite Ukrainian poems by Taras Shevchenko
Grade 7 SFL - Learning Capoeira
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 May 7th - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2023/2024 PAC Meeting Dates
September 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 30, 2024
February 27, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 7, 2024
June 11, 2024
2022 - 2023 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
Sacraments
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/