Cardinal Connect
November 28 (Day A)- December 2 -Week 13- 1st Week of Advent
Principal's Message
Happy First Sunday of Advent to our SAB families!
Today in the Catholic Church we celebrate the beginning of Advent - that time of hopeful waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, into the world on Christmas Day!
At SAB, we are fortunate to have staff and students leading prayer on the video announcements every day, helping us to prepare our hearts as in each class we will observe the lighting of the Advent wreath as a visual reminder of Christ's coming into the world.
There are lots of amazing activities happening this Advent at SAB - read all about it in this newsletter!
May you and your family be blessed this week as you begin the holy season of Advent!
Blessings,
Scott Walker
Principal
This first week of Advent, we light the HOPE candle - for we are people of hope.
Important Upcoming Dates
November 28, 29 - Grad Ring Order Days in the foyer at Lunch (Catalogues avail. in office)
November 28 - December 2 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led by Fr. Carlos held at the school for our Grade 9 classes as they learn about the Eucharist and forms of prayer.
December 1 - our first P.A.R.T.Y program day (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth). Our grade 9 students will be invited to participate in groups of 35 over 5 dates this school year to learn about targeted injury prevention and health promotion. Please see the letter provided by the program (to be sent out this week - by direct email to parents and paper copy with students) for more details contact Mrs. Andersen directly if you have further questions.
December 2 - MacEwan University onsite for one on one student meetings - open to grade 12's - link in Grade 12 google classroom. If open spots, grade 11's will be able to sign up closer to the date.
December 5 - Parent School Council meeting @ 6:30PM in Library - Our special guest is Mr. Al Stewart, Trustee
December 9 - Staff mass 7:45am in Chapel - STUDENTS WELCOME!
December 14 - Cynics Cafe with Fr. Carlos @lunch - Topic: Life Issues
December 1 - 20 - SAB Leadership activites - see the FULL Calendar below!
Check out all of the awesome SAB Leadership Activities happening this December! See the calendar and info below!
Check out the calendar for these amazing upcoming events in the month of December
In addition to the SAB December traditions of:pajama day, gingerbread house decorating, and ugly Christmas sweater day (dates on the calendar below) there will be:
"Secret Sweets" Sale - students can buy a sweet on Dec 1 and 2, and attach a note and it will be delivered the next week to the recipient (Friday, Dec 9.)
*Sale proceeds will go to buying "Baskets of Blessings" for the Lurana shelter. Each basket costs $100 and contains multiple items for adults and children in crisis served by this amazing shelter. Lurana Shelter is a first-stage emergency shelter providing safe, secure refuge and emergency services such as meals, clothing, personal care items, transportation, and child support to vulnerable women and children. Find out more about this important Catholic Social Services-run shelter at: https://cssalberta.ca/Our-Services/Domestic-Abuse-Shelters-Support/Lurana-Shelter
Christmas Bake Sale - All proceeds donated to the Lurana Shelter (see info above)
Sock Collection - will run Dec 5-16. This is a Canada-wide initiative in schools (the goal is to raise 20 000 pairs of socks!). Every student is encouraged to bring in a pair of new socks to contribute. These will go to local homeless shelters to help with the winter months!
Christmas Movie - SAB leadership is pairing with the Cardinal connect lunch club and providing popcorn and a hot chocolate bar on Dec 14. This is free of charge!
Christmas Turkey Lunch - will follow our Advent mass on December 20. We will be providing a turkey lunch for all students and staff! Interested in volunteering? Contact the school to arrange :) More info to follow!
Cosmetology support of Lurana Shelter through "Client Days"
January (Semester 1) Exam Schedule
The ELAA Post Secondary Event was a great success!
Check out some of the cookie decorating in Foods!
GRAD 2023 Information Booklet
Application for Waiver of Fees 2022‐2023 SCHOOL YEAR: **APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 12, 2022**
Please see the link below (pdf file) or the direct link here: https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/389444 and read carefully and specific information is required in order to process the waiver for eligible families.
The fee Waiver program covers:
Activity Fees ‐ Curricular Field Trips Enhanced Art/Programming Fee Non‐Curricular Goods & Services ‐ Agenda, Locks/Locker, Student Union, Fitness fees, Parking Pass
Optional Course Fees ‐ Jr. & Sr. High to a maximum of $100/fee Technology Fee Transportation ‐ Eligible
The fee Waiver Does NOT Cover:
Alternative Program/Program of Choice
Caution Fee Deposit
Extra‐Curricular ‐ Individual & Team Sports, Clubs orTrips
Lost Items ‐ Replacement Fees (Including Library and Textbooks)
Non‐Curricular Travel
Yearbooks, Clothing, Calculator
Special Events ‐ Grad fees & Tickets, Drama or Performance Tickets
Summer School Course Fee
Transportation ‐ Ineligible, Supplemental or Non‐Resident
1) Waivers will not be approved if any students in the family have books outstanding from previous years. All books must be returned or paid for before the fee waiver can be approved
2) Any applicable 2022‐2023 School Fees that you have paid will be refunded upon approval of this waiver form
3) Please refer to AP 505 ‐ Student Fees and Service Charges linked here: https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/335958
If you have any questions please contact the school.
OLA Parish News
The OLA parish team offer many ways to stay connected to our local parish. To learn more about what is happening at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Parish please click on the following link: https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Bulletins
Christmas Mass Times
St André Bessette Catholic School
Email: sab@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.sab.eics.ab.ca
Location: 8300 Southfort Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 587-744-0750