Rooted in Christ @ola

Dear OLA School Community,

This week, our students were blessed to participate in a retreat led by the FacetoFace Ministries. Through inspiring talks, uplifting music, and heartfelt prayer, the retreat provided an opportunity for our students to encounter and embrace Christ in a meaningful way. We encourage you to ask your child(ren) about their experience and the moments that stood out to them.

Looking ahead, we are excited to host a Carnival next week in support of our Chalice Children. This event is a wonderful way for students to come together in fun and fellowship while supporting a meaningful cause. Everyone will have the chance to participate in the activities, and we encourage families to send any monetary donations they are able to give. Your support, both financial and in prayer, makes a significant difference in the lives of these children.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for being a part of our faith-filled community.

"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)

Monday, January 20th

• 2024-2025 Education Assurance Survey sent to families

Thursday, January 23rd

• Chalice Fundraiser Carnival (Whole School)
• T-Pet "Hands on Science Senses"- Kinder-Holt

Friday, January 24th

• Faith Assembly at 9:00 - Everyone Welcome!
• T-Pet "Coding: Exploring Botley's"-Gr.3P

Tuesday, Jan. 28th

• Open House - 5:30 - 7:00

• Report Cards sent home and PD Day(no school for students)

Each year, our school sponsors two children through the Chalice Sponsor Children program. To continue this important support, OLA students will participate in a carnival fundraiser on January 23rd, 2025. This exciting event will feature a variety of fun games organized by our Grade 4 Leadership students.

If you are able, we kindly ask for your support through a money donation for the Chalice Sponsor Children on this day. Your generosity will help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in need.

Thank you for helping us make this initiative a success!

Did you know that the Nourishment Centre (Food Bank) has a hard time stocking up on jam? Here is an opportunity for our students to make a difference!

This week OLA will be participating in the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library's Jamuary 2025 Reading Challenge. This initiative is a collaboration between Twice but Nice, the Food Bank (Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre), and FSPL.

Last week, students brought home a Jamuary Reading Tracker. Please help us by tracking your child's reading minutes each day from January 13 to January 19. Return the completed tracker to school on Monday, January 20. The public library will tally the reading minutes from each participating school in Fort Saskatchewan. The school with the most reading minutes (adjusted for student ratios) will win the prestigious GOLDEN JAM JAR trophy! The best part of this challenge is that Twice but Nice will match the total number of reading minutes with a donation to the Food Bank, up to a maximum of $500!

Thank you for your support!

Please note that our Open House is Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30 until 7:00 pm and Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be available online February 1, 2025. See our website for more details. ola.eics.ab.ca

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!

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.

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.

Please come to our Open House for more information!

OLA school council will be continuing to offer the Hot Lunch program for the New Year. We will continue to use this program as an opportunity for a school fundraiser.

Orders will open on December 20th on PowerSchool and order Deadline for ALL 2025 orders will be January 17th.

Hot Lunch program is supported by the OLA Parent Council and only runs with the help of volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, please email schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com

Friday, January 31st – Booster Juice
Thursday, February 20th – Quiznos
Thursday, March 20th – Ricky’s
Friday, April 11th – Subway

**Please note there are NO refunds for absences or cancellations, however, you can call the office to pick up your child’s lunch from the school.**

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER:

· Login to PowerSchool (https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca/public/)

· Click the drop down arrow by ‘Forms & Fees’ and select ‘Student Fees’

· Select child’s name you would like to place order for

· Scroll down to bottom ‘Hot Lunch Orders’ and click:

· Select child’s homeroom from drop box

· Select items you wish to order

· Scroll to bottom and click ‘Add to Cart’

· Confirm your order at top right of page and complete payment.

Please note that orders may be reviewed anytime in the completed forms area if you need a reminder. Click on ‘Complete Forms’, followed by the ‘View’ button.

Thank you for the support.

1. Please do not stop or park in the bus lane during morning drop-off and after-school pick-up times.
2. Please park in the designated areas and have your child exit the car. Do not double park in front of the school and have your child exit your vehicle on the road in front or side of the school.
3. Please ensure that your student crosses the road at the designated cross walks.
4. Please do not park in the resident driveways across from the parking lot.
5. Please show respect to the home owners that have driveways in the Ally.

It is unsafe and you could be ticketed by the police. Thanks for keeping our students safe!

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 .

Fee Waiver

If returning to school is a stressful time for your family, you may be eligible to have your school fees waived. Please read more about the EICS fee waiver policy and complete the following form if applicable. 2024-25 Fee Waiver Application.

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.

The next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Below is the Agenda

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.

Below is our Snack calendar for the next week.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

T8L 1W7

Email: ola@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://ola.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9622 Sherridon Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: (780)998-3716

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