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Shining Bright @ola
November 10, 2023
Together in Learning and Faith
Dear OLA Families,
This week, classes resume after a week away for our Fall Break. I hope and pray that you all have had time to rest and enjoy the beginning of November. This month has many activities such as the Earth Rangers presentation and Adoration.
We are continuing to learn and model kindness through the Fruits of the Spirit. We will learn about GOODNESS this month. Ask your child about this!
As always, thank you for helping us light the way!
This Week at OLA
Monday, Nov. 13
- Classes Resume
- Faith Assembly at 9:00 - Everyone Welcome
- World Kindness Day
Wednesday, Nov. 15
- Photo Retakes
- Shining Bright
- Gr. 1 and 2 "Clay for Kids" In-School Field Trip
- Gr. 4 "Frank Slide" In-School Field Trip
November 13 is World Kindness Day
Did you know there are scientifically proven benefits of being kind? World Kindness Day is a day to promote an atmosphere of kindness, especially at school and in the classroom. It's the small gestures of kindness that have the potential to leave a profound and lasting impact on those around us. We will be starting a KINDNESS club at school!
Looking Ahead...
Saturday, Nov. 18
- First Reconciliation at OLA Parish - 2:00
- First Holy Communion at OLA Parish - 2:00
Monday, Nov. 20
- School Council Meeting - 6:00
- Earth Rangers Presentation - 9:00 - 10:00
- Potluck Dinner for Families - 5:30 - 7:00
Check out the merchandise that you can buy with the OLA logo on it. Click on the above question for information.
Insight Testing
Insight is a group-administered test of cognitive abilities, which will be administered to all Grade 4 and 8 classes in EICS in the middle of November. The assessment is designed to measure cognitive abilities including reasoning, comprehension, memory, and visual/auditory processing. Students do not need to study for the Insight and the results do not impact their school grades. The results provide information about students’ cognitive strengths and areas of weakness to best support all learners. For more information, please visit https://canadiantestcentre.com/cognitive/insight/
Shining Our Light at OLA!
Acts of Kindness
Angels at OLA
Halloween Fun
All Soul's Day
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Library/Learning Commons
Next Meeting is November 20 at 6:00pm
Here are some upcoming fundraisers that will help support school initiatives such as Mathletics, recess equipment, library/learning commons, and much more.
Winter 2023 Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser:
Get your Christmas goodies with our Purdy's Chocolate fundraiser. Our ordering portal is now available to place online chocolate orders with delivery in time for Christmas. A catalogue was sent home with your child on Friday, November 3rd. Place your order by Saturday, November 25th and pick-up will be at OLA on December 9th.
Place your order using this online link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1561953-109221
Online Catalogue: SF-Xmas-Catalogue-2023-v7.pdf (purdys.com)
Any questions can be directed to schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com
Growing Smiles Poinsettia’s:
It’s that time again! All your holiday favourites are back by popular demand. The ordering portal is now available through November 27th. Pick-up will be available on December 13th. OLA School (growingsmilesfundraising.com).
Any questions can be directed to schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com
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.
We are looking for some more items for our outdoor classroom. If you have access to any spools, pallets, or a mud kitchen or have seen any on buy and sell etc. please let us know. Thanks so much!
Nutrition Program
Volunteer for Nutrition Program
Thank you for all those that have already offered and been will to help so far with this wonderful program.
School Fees
The 2023-2024 school fees have been added to student accounts. Fees will be due November 30,203 Please log into your PowerSchool account to make a payment .
The fees for each grade is listed below:
Fee Waiver Program for 2023-2024
Under the principle that finances should not be a barrier to a child's education, Elk Island Catholic Schools will waive fees for independent students or parents/ guardians if they meet certain income guidelines, are on social services or are facing exceptional circumstances. If you qualify, you may apply using the attached application form.
Fee Waiver Program Application 2023-2024
Sign and mail the completed application form with supporting document(s) to:
Elk Island Catholic Schools
310 Broadview Road
Sherwood Park, AB. T8H1A4
Be sure to mark "CONFIDENTIAL" on the envelope.
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