Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - September 19, 2021
Principal's Message:
With two and a half weeks behind us, the school year is well underway and we are off to a great start! We have settled into teaching and learning routines and were looking forward to a year of uninterrupted learning, but the latest COVID-19 realities in our province might alter our plans somewhat.
While a return to learning at home has not been talked about, other protocols such as cohorting Elementary School students has. As I write this (Friday afternoon) we are still waiting for clarity and more definition surrounding cohorting and other COVID-19 related protocols. As decisions are made and shared, we will respond accordingly and inform our school community as soon as we can. On a related note, please send your child to school every day with at least one mask.
Let us aspire to be more like Job and when problems arise or disaster strikes and our character is tested, we rise above, remain loyal to God and turn to him for support.
Stay well and safe,
Pierre Ouimet
Mark Your Calendars:
Tues. Sept. 21 - School (Parent) Council - our first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 pm via Google meet. A link will be sent out Tuesday afternoon prior to the meeting. Please, please join us if you can......a strong, active School Council is an integral part of our school community. We are in search of folks to fill the executive roles of Secretary and Treasurer but be not afraid and attend our Google meet anyways!
- Pierre Ouimet, Principal
- Thurs. Sept. 23 - Grade 8 Blanket Exercise
- Fri. Sept. 24 - Grades 5/6 Basketball Program begins 3:30-5:30pm
- Wed. Sept. 29 - Orange Shirt Day - School Wide Bus Evacuation drill 9am
- Thurs. Sept. 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
The Government of Canada has proclaimed September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To read what EICS is doing to honour this day, please visit:
- Thurs. Sept. 30 - St. Theresa Swag webstore will be closed at 11:59am
Hot Lunch Program- Please note that Hot lunch orders that were scheduled on September 30th have been moved to Friday October 1st.
Hot Lunch:
- Tues. Sept 21
- Thurs. Sept. 23
- Tues. Sept. 28
- Fri. October 1 (instead of Thurs. Sept. 30)
reporting your child's absence
A reminder for all families that the AHS Daily Assessment needs to be completed and actioned each morning prior to coming to school. If your child is experiencing symptoms please choose:
“Flu-like symptoms”
“other illness or injury” If they are experiencing symptoms that you do not deem to be flu-like, or your child has a medical appointment.
“parent excused.” If your child is experiencing no symptoms at all, please choose this. The parent excused absence should only be chosen if you are keeping your child home for a reason that does not pertain to a medical issue. (i.e dance competition)
You can also find the AHS Daily Assessment linked at the bottom of the newsletters and on our school website
Thank You for your commitment to the EICS masking requirement. Please ensure your child comes to school with a mask (or two) every day.
St. Theresa Swag
https://sttheresaschool2021.itemorder.com/sale
WEBSTORE WILL BE CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 30TH AT 11:59 PM
- ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE SCHOOL APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS AFTER STORE CLOSES
- ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE STUDENT’S HOMEROOM
- PERSONALIZED NAMES WILL GO ONTO THE BACK BOTTOM OF APPAREL PIECES. PLEASE PUT EITHER FIRST OF LAST NAME. IF YOU PUT BOTH WE WILL DEFAULT TO THE LAST NAME.
- NO EXCHANGES DUE TO SIZING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. SIZE CHARTS ARE UPLOADED FOR EACH APPAREL PIECE. PLEASE SIZE ACCORDINGLY.
- Unfortunately the ladies jacket is on backorder so they will not be delivered until early December.
Happy Shopping!
Grades 5/6 Basketball - this is a first come first served program and space is limited, so please return this form to the office as soon as possible. Thanks!
This Week at St. Theresa
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.
Wellness Corner
Please Submit your child's Demographic form
In order to ensure funding for your child from Alberta Education for this school year, EICS is required to collect Demographic Confirmation Update Forms for all students. Please log into your parent powerschool account and click the link for SchoolEngage Student Forms. From there, click the Students icon and click on your child's name to open the Forms list. Choose the 2021-2022 Demographic Confirmation Update Form and complete/submit it. Please ensure that this form is submitted as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Please be sure to sign your Yearly Student Consent Forms
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/