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Shining Bright @ ola
October 1, 2023
Together in learning and faith
Leadership Message
World Teacher's Day: Thursday, October 5
Once again, we are grateful for all of our blessings. It is World Teacher's Day on Thursday and we have such a wonderful staff that care and love our students every day. Catholic teachers are called to see every student as a child of God, created in His image and for purpose, this is a calling that takes incredible commitment and unconditional love.
Our teachers share their talents and shine their light at OLA school to make it a better place. I invite you to take time with your children to thank the staff by saying a prayer, sending a message of appreciation or expressing your gratitude with an act of kindness for everything that you do.
God Bless all teachers and staff on this day and every day!
This Week at OLA
- Day off in lieu of Truth and Reconciliation Day - no school
- Read In Week
Wednesday, Oct. 4
- Early out day (2:15pm) - Wear Fall colours (red, yellow, orange)
- Grade 4 Retreat and Bible Presentation at OLA Parish at 9:00 - Everyone Welcome
- World Teacher Day
- Thanksgiving Celebration with Elder Garry - 10:30am - Everyone Welcome
- Sacramental Prep - 3:15 - 3:45
- PD day (no school for students)
- Thanksgiving - no school
Thanks for Reading with us this week!
Happy National Custodian Day! Thanks for all that you do Mrs. Gordan and Mr. Limon!
Reporting an Absence
Please note, reporting your student(s) absent protocols have CHANGED. We no longer have the toll free number or the app logging software available. Please stay tuned over the coming weeks for IT to roll out our new system.
In the mean-time, please CALL the office @ 780-998-3716 and leave a voice-message or email to ola@eics.ab.ca to report absences.
Looking Ahead...
Wednesday, Oct. 18
- Take Me Outside Day
- M/W Kindergarten pictures (individual and class photos)
Thursday, Oct. 19
- Fall pictures for T/TH Kindergarten to Grade 4 (individual and class photos)
- Halloween Dance - 6:00 - 8:00pm (info to follow from School Council)
Monday, Oct. 23-27
- Evidence of Learning is sent home this week
- Halloween
- Parent/Student/Teacher conferences - 3:30 - 6:30 pm
- Parent/Student/Teacher conferences - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Save the Date - Fall Photo Day is Around the Corner!
Thursday, Oct. 19th - K-4 (individual and group photos)
Nutrition Program
Shining Our Light at OLA!
Playground Opening and Blessing!
Thanksgiving is coming and we have a lot to be thankful for. We can light our world by showing how grateful we are everyday. We are so grateful for this new playground and how we are making connections everyday with our school community and Fort Saskatchewan community. Thanks to everyone who was a part of this.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week
Next Meeting is November 20 at 5:30
Here is our Parent/School Council Executive for 2023 - 2024
Chair - Jennifer Maldonado
Co Chair - JoAnn Gill
Treasurer - Amy Miskolzie
Secretary - Abelardo Basilio
Here are some activities to look forward to this year:
-Halloween Dance - Friday, Oct. 20 (more info to follow)
-Faith, Math and Literacy nights
-Potluck for families
School Council supports... Mathletics, 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 minutes from the Sept. 25th meeting are on the OLA website.
School Fees
The 2023-2024 school fees will be added to student accounts in the coming weeks. Please check your PowerSchool account for any outstanding school fees and ensure that all fee payments are up to date as they are due.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Our Lady of the Angels School
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