The GLOW
October 30 - November 3, 2023
The Jewish leaders were not pleased that Jesus was gaining such a large following, and they tried to trick him by asking him to choose a commandment that was the greatest. Jesus instead put together two great commandments into one, so that loving God and loving your neighbour as yourself could be seen as two sides of the same coin. God is Love. You cannot truly love God without also showing love for the least of his people. But when we love others, we draw nearer to God and the divine love expressed in the Trinity.
Children’s Daily Prayer 2023-24 Kara O’Malley pg. 73
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IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, October 31
- Halloween Parade - 10:15 am
Wednesday, November 1
- Jersey Spirit Day - wear your favourite sporting jersey to school
- Candy Exchange at lunch
- Early Dismissal - 2:05 pm
- 3 Way Conferences 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 2
- Candy Exchange at lunch
- 3 Way Conferences 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, November 3
- ECS AM - 3 Way Conferences - 9:00 am - 11:00 am (no school for ECS students)
- Kindergarten - 3 Way Conferences 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (no school for Kindergarten students)
- Assembly - Remembrance Day ceremony (wear red & bring a donation)
- Candy Exchange at lunch
- Hot Lunch for those who ordered
Sunday, November 5
- Catholic Education Sunday - join as a school for 10:30 am mass
November 6 - 10
- Fall Break - School closure
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Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching. We will be celebrating in our classrooms and a school wide parade on Tuesday, October 31 at 10:15 am in the gym. Parents and Guardians are welcome to attend. Students are invited to wear their costumes to school on Tuesday. Please remember not to send in any weapons or any overly scary costumes that may frighten our little ones.
Following our nutrition guidelines exchanging of food or other items will not be part of our celebrations unless organized by the classroom teacher.
CANDY EXCHANGE
As a healthy school, our grade 4 Healthy Living team is inviting students to bring a small bag of candy (10 pieces or more) to school on Wednesday, November 1, Thursday, November 2 and November 3 to exchange for a healthy treat. We will donate the candy to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Outreach Centre in Edmonton.
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3 Way Conferences & Evidence of Learning
On Wednesday, November 1st and Thursday, November 2nd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, teachers will be hosting 3-Way Conferences. This is an opportunity for the student, parents and teacher to engage in conversations around the strengths, areas of growth and next steps of the student. The website to book the conferences went live on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 am. https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/n458x
To prepare for your child's conference please spend time with them exploring their Evidence of Learning portfolio which they brought home last week. Students will be proud to share with you all they have learned so far this year. Take time to reflect back and look ahead and discuss goals.
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Remembrance Day
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Thank you!
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Student Fees
Fee Waiver
If fees are course a strain on your family due to financial difficulties please consider completing a 2023/24 Fee Waiver.
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Wellness Corner
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Our Week in Pictures
OLPH Parish News
Saturday vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Any questions parents can also contact the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
Website: https://www.olph.ca
Location: 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-5470
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 14
- Book Fair - 8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, November 15
- Book Fair - 8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday, November 16
- Book Fair - 8:45 am - 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Family Literacy & Faith Night 5-7 pm
Friday, November 17
- M/W Kindergarten
- Assembly
Sunday, November 19
- School Mass at OLPH Parish 10:30 am
Monday, November 20
- Zoo School 4H & 4BC
- Monkey Business - Grade 1
Tuesday, November 21
- Zoo School 4H & 4BC
Wednesday, November 22
- Zoo School 4H & 4BC
Thursday, November 23
- Zoo School 4H & 4BC
Friday, November 24
- T/Th Kindergarten
- Zoo School 4H & 4BC
- Assembly
- Hot lunch for those who ordered
Monday, November 27
- Zoo School - 4S
Tuesday, November 28
- Zoo School - 4S
Wednesday, November 29
- Zoo School - 4S
- School Council Meeting - 6:30 - 8:00 pm (babysitter available)
Thursday, November 30
- Zoo School - 4S
Friday, December 1
- M/W Kindergarten
- Zoo School 4S
- Assembly
Email: hs@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://hs.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 151 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7804169526
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holyspiritcathschool
Twitter: @HolySpiritCS