Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - November 28, 2021
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday November 29 - Linking Generations Visit 12:47pm-1:37pm
- Wednesday December 1 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
*Please ensure your child is bringing their water bottle to school every day. The only water fountains available in the school are water filling stations*
*Swimming Lessons:
- Every Thursday & Friday, until Dec. 10, 2021 *Please remember Swim Clothes!
Thursday's:
- 9:00-9:50 am - 5S & 6V
- 9:50-10:40am - 6S & 6U
- 10:40-11:30am - 5B & 6K
Friday's:
- 9:00-9:50am - 5U & 5K
- 9:50-10:40am - 5N & 5F
- 10:40-11:30am - 6D & 6DU
*Hot Lunch is served on Tuesday & Thursday's - You will receive order confirmation emails if you have ordered Hot Lunch
If your child is experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, please ensure you are reviewing this AHS Daily Screening Checklist before sending your child to school. Thank You for helping to keep our school community safe & healthy.
This Week at St. Theresa:
Bandura Lessons started
Our Muay Thai coach, Derek, won the World Championship this past weekend and showed us his belt!
Grade 8 Style & Self Care Class - Participating in a Make-up application class
Grade 5 Art class worked very hard on this "Fall Barn Painting". They did a fantastic job blending acrylic paints, as well as using a variety of techniques to achieve their final portrait.
Our ESL Tuesday program played a game of 'Cultural Typhoon' this week learning about the different cultures and places that everyone is from! Some fun things are happening for these kiddos!
Students in 6D presented on the survivors of Holodomor, and then we had a sharing circle
Busy workers in Construction class!
Grades 5-8 Ukrainian bilingual program attended a memorial service "Panachyda" for the millions that perished during the Great Famine Genocide Holodomor in 1932-33 in Ukraine
Mass with Father Mario
Wellness Corner
No such thing as bad weather...just inadequate clothing
With winter around the corner, it’s easy to want to stay inside. Spending time outside with others is a positive coping strategy that children/youth can use on their own to reduce their stress, improve their mood and increase their energy. How can you shift your teen from their screen to outside? Explain the scientific benefits of getting outdoors and find common activities you both enjoy and can do together. We all benefit from taking time to connect with friends and family while enjoying the outdoors.
Parenting Teens in the 21st Century
Respectful Limit Setting with Adolescents
In these sessions, we will explore the challenges of being a teenager and the importance of the parent/teen relationship. We will continue to look at ways to increase communication and understanding around healthy boundaries with your teen.
Date: Monday, November 29, 2021
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Note: For caregivers of children grades 7-12; for adults only.
To register visit: https://www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca/virtual-education/caregiver-series-registration
Are you travelling Internationally over the Holidays?
Handout for parents of kids under 12
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources/unvaccinated-children-under-12-without-symptoms-travelling-fully-vaccinated-parents-guardians.htmlUnvaccinated and partially vaccinated youth 12 to 17 years of age are subject to the 14-day quarantine, and all testing requirements for pre-entry, arrival and Day-8 tests, whether or not they are accompanied by travelers who qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler.
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/exemptions#unvaccinated
Reading Challenge
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.
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EICS Board Highlights
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.
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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/