Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - January 16, 2022
Mark Your Calendars:
- Tues. Jan. 25 - Parent Advisory Council Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:30-7:30pm. A link will be emailed and all parents welcome to join!
- Wed. Jan. 26 - Monday schedule
- Mon. Jan. 31 - NO SCHOOL - PD DAY
Thank You for helping to keep our school community safe & healthy
- If your child has ANY cold or flu Symptoms, please use the Covid-19 AHS Daily Screening Checklist
- If your child has tested positive for Covid-19 and they are fully vaccinated, they may return to school after 5 days quarantine as long as they have NO symptoms. They will need to to keep their mask on for the full day, even during physical activities. You will need to make arrangements to pick your child up for lunch, as they will not be able to take their masks off to eat or drink. If your child is Not fully vaccinated or is still experiencing symptoms, they are required to isolate for the full 10 days.
- If your child is a household contact of Covid-19 and is fully vaccinated they are not required to isolate, but monitor for symptoms. If they are NOT fully vaccinated, it is strongly recommended that they quarantine for 14 days and monitor for symptoms.
**St. Theresa has not received our supply of masks or rapid tests. We will send out a notification once they have arrived**
EICS Updated School Plan - 2022
As part of our ongoing dedication in providing health and safety measures for the in-school environment, we have recently updated our School Plan for 2022.
We realize that these changes are challenging for our families, but please understand that we are doing this to keep our students and staff safe and healthy in order to continue in-class schooling. We so appreciate your patience and understanding as we all navigate these incredibly challenging days together. Take care, stay well and God bless.
HOT LUNCH -Culinary Delights at St. Theresa
Culinary Delights Catering Ltd. E-News
HOT LUNCH ORDERING
We will be doing online ordering for all orders to ensure accuracy with the orders and to make the process as easy for everyone as possible.
DEADLINE TO ORDER FRIDAY JAN 21 2022 AT 9:00 PM
Here's how to get started...
- Go to sttheresasp.hotlunches.net
- Click on "Click Here to Register"
- Enter Access Code STSP
- Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
- Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
- Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends St. Theresa Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
- Proceed to order hot lunch for your child(ren)
Payments:.
We accept hot lunch order payments through PayPal Or Cheque OR Cash.
PLEASE MAKE THE CHEQUE PAYALBE TO CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING.
IF PAYING BY CHEQUE PLEASE PRINT OUT PAYMENT REMITTANCE FORM AND ATTACH CHEQUE AND SUBMIT TO SCHOOL
You can either pay with a credit card as a PayPal guest (Visa, Mastercard or Amex), or set up your own PayPal account
The hot lunch online order system requires a small amount of setup time at the beginning as you must register each child you have attending our school prior to ordering hot lunch. Once the initial setup process is complete, your hot lunch orders for the remainder of the year should be quick and simple.
IF PAYING BY CHEQUE PLEASE PRINT OUT PAYMENT REMITTANCE FORM AND ATTACH CHEQUE AND SUBMIT TO SCHOOL
DEADLINE for ordering is FRIDAY JAN 21TH at 9:00 PM
Please have payments to the school NO LATER THAN MONDAY JAN 24 2022
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you,
Christine Laughlin
CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING LTD.
780-903-5303
Ukrainian Grade 5 & 6 classes enjoyed skating in the outdoors before the holidays! Thank You to Mr. Nestorowish for helping to tie the skates!
5N worked on a special Christmas gift for their parents - a beautiful keepsake for years to come!
Our Art Teachers
Works of Art
Faith corner:
wellness corner:
What is mental health?
This term gets tossed around a lot. And the words mental health bring up different ideas and feelings for all of us. That’s why it's important to understand what it means. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health is:
- Enjoying life
- Having a sense of purpose
- Being able to manage life’s highs and lows
Mental health includes how we feel, think and act, our social connections, ability to solve problems and overcome challenges.
Learn more about mental health and how to take care of it at www.strathcona.ca/wellbeing
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.
2021-2022 PAC Executive
Chair: Melissa Goulet
Vice Chair:
Treasurer: Kim Pennock
Secretary: Rosie Conrad
Fundraising Volunteers: Lindsay Tomalik & Leanne Doetzel
Meeting Dates for 2021-2022: All meetings will be held virtually at 6:30pm. A google meet link will be emailed the day of the meetings.
- November 2, 2021
- December 14, 2021
- January 25, 2022
- March 8, 2022
- April 19, 2022
- May 31, 2022
OLPH Parish - Sacraments
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
September 1, 2021
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.
Parents, please contact the church to register your child for their sacraments.
- First Reconciliation & First Communion for children grade 2 and older
- Winter session register by January 7, 2022
- Spring Session register by March 31, 2022
- Registration Form lists dates and times, can be downloaded here OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/First-Rec.Comm_.-Registration-Form-Winter-2022-Update.pdf
- Confirmation for children grade 6 and older
- Monthly Classes January -May 2022
- Please register by January 7, 2022
- Registration Form with class dates and times can be printed off from the parish website OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/sacraments/confirmation-2/
- Baptism for children not baptized as infants
- Special preparation is available for families who did not baptize their children yet but wish to “catch up” and participate in sacraments with the peer group. Please contact the parish by email to learn more at sacraments@olph.ca
Any questions parents can also contact me here at the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
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/