Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - April 9, 2023
Mark Your Calendars:
- Sunday April 9 - Easter Monday
- Monday April 10 - Easter Monday - No School
- Tuesday April 11 - Grade 8 Girls Badminton Tryouts - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Tuesday April 11 - Grade 8 Boys Badminton Tryouts - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Tuesday April 11 - BUCPS Virtual Meeting @ 7:30pm
- Wednesday April 12 - Friday Schedule
- Thursday April 13 - Basketball Pep Rally @ 1:30pm
- Friday April 28 - Tropical Soirée School Dance in the Gym - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Sports For Life and Performing Arts 2023-2024 Registration is now open from March 21st - April 24th.
Performing Arts
Does your Son or Daughter like Performing Arts? Are they interested in Drama, Music, Movement and Dance Supplemental classes in; Media and Set Design.
The Performing Arts have the power to engage students in a dynamic educational experience, where they can uncover and explore their God-given talents. The arts allow for students to develop creativity, ingenuity, empathy and innovation, which are the keys to success in today’s complex, changing world.
For more information on the Performing Arts Program, please see the following link below:
Sports for Life
Is your Son or Daughter interested in Sports? Are they interested in gaining exposure to a range of physical activities and sports, so they can begin to discover sports they enjoy and build confidence in basic skills?
The mission of the Sport for Life Program is to provide students exposure to a variety of sport and recreation activities in a Catholic environment with the focus on creating life-long active and healthy lifestyles. Students will have the benefit of building athletic skill, along with leadership qualities in a faith-filled setting.
The program is based on the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) model, which is a movement to improve the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada through improved athlete training and better integration between all stakeholders in the sport system, including sport organizations, education, recreation and health.
For more information on the Sports for Life Program, please see the following link below:
Dress Code
Hello St. Theresa families,
Important Notice: Re: Dress Code
Notwithstanding the warmer weather, student dress and attire is a topic of conversation year round. The subjectivity and personal interpretation related to this topic, coupled with the awkwardness it sometimes creates, can be problematic.
We are asking for your help.
Please monitor what your child is wearing when they leave for school in the morning. Clothing is to be modest and respectful of a faith-based learning and working environment.
For a student deemed inappropriately dressed, there might be a conversation with the student and/or a phone call home for further discussion.
Thank you.
St. Theresa staff
Grade 8 Badminton Tryouts
Tuesday April 11 - Grade 8 Girls tryouts - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday April 11 - Grade 8 Boys tryouts - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tropical Soirée School Dance
This Week at St Theresa
Palm/Willow Sunday Celebration
Stations of the Cross
7D STEM Challenge
Presentation student from Kyiv
Grade 5 SFL - Clip 'n Climb
Music Class Fun
6C/6D
8PL - Language Arts
Dying Easter eggs in Pathways
Preparing Students for the Future
7S/5N Book Tour
Alberta's Student COMPETENCIES are combinations of attitudes, skills, and knowledge that students develop and apply for successful learning, living and working. Students are the artists, scientists, thinkers, innovators, and leaders of the future. They will be tasked with solving the problems of today while imagining and creating a new tomorrow. The Competencies are critical for equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they will need to successfully navigate their personal journeys in learning, living and working.
Parent Societies
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.
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2022 - 2023 PAC Meeting Dates - St. Theresa School Library @ 6:30pm
November 1, 2022
January 10, 2023
February 21, 2023
April 4, 2023
May 30, 2023
2022-2023 Executive PAC Members:
Chair - Jody Ostrosky
Co-Chair - Lindsay Tomalik
Treasurer - Kim Pennock
Secretary - Rosie Conrad
Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society (BUCPS)
Bitaemo! Sherwood Park's Ukrainian Bilingual Program began in 1980 and has seen decades of success in academic achievement, global learning, and celebration of the rich Ukrainian heritage. From Preschool/Sadochok to Grade 12, the Ukrainian Bilingual Program offers a community-minded cultural environment along with an enhanced academic curriculum. BUCPS Mission is to promote, advocate, support and foster cultural and educations opportunities for students in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program.
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
Next Virtual Meeting - Tuesday April 11th, 2023 - 7:30pm
2022-2023 Executive BUCPS Members:
President - Slavko Nohas
Vice-President - Christin Hyshka
Treasurer - Andrea Chmilar
Secretary - Kelsey Whattam
Members at Large:
Talia Koziak/Kathy Leskow/Clayton Starko
Wellness Corner
Alberta Health Services now has an Advice Line for child & youth development concerns.
Alberta Health Services is pleased to share that we have launched a new advice and guidance line for parents, guardians and caregivers of children and youth (birth to 18 years of age) with concerns about their child’s development and well-being. The Pediatric Rehabilitation Line provides advice about developmental milestones in areas such as:
· Moving and playing (e.g., crawling, coordination, playing with toys)
· Talking and listening (e.g., babbling, understanding directions, stuttering)
· Taking care of self (e.g., dressing, toileting, sleeping)
· Managing emotions (e.g., calming self, becoming overwhelmed or overstimulated)
· Difficulty eating or swallowing (e.g., coughing, gagging)
· Hearing (e.g., responding to sounds, noise, voices, words)
· Are recovering from COVID-19
· Are looking for current rehabilitation resources (e.g., links to information or webinars)
· Are looking for help to find local services
How to connect
This Alberta-only line is answered by Allied Health clinicians and operates Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents, guardians and caregivers can call 811 or the Rehabilitation Advice Line (1-833-379-0563) to be prompted to the Pediatric Rehabilitation Line.
Free webinar series
AHS also offers free webinars that cover a range of developmental topics, from toilet training and tummy time to emotional regulation and speech development, as well as many others. Parents and caregivers will build skills and gain confidence by learning practical ways to help children and youth improve their skills while supporting development. Information and registration can be accessed here.
You can also visit Together4Health to access the latest information, strategies, and resources for supporting youth and child development.
Thank you,
AHS Health Link 811 and Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Strathcona County Family Resource Network - EAL & Newcomer Sessions
OLPH Mass schedule for this Easter weekend
Edmonton Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy - Mini Camp - April 21st
Volunteers needed for Vacation Bible Camp July 10 - 14
Our Lady of Victory Camp returns in 2023!
This camp exists to support families and youth ministry initiatives in the Archdiocese of Edmonton by offering a week-long faith experience. At camp everyone can Encounter Christ, Encounter Community, and Encounter Creation. They will do this through a mixture of faith experiences and outdoor activities held at our camp on beautiful Gull Lake.
Registration for camp is now open, and any young person entering grades 4-12 next fall is welcome to attend! Our summer schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, July 8 – Grand Re-opening BBQ (All are welcome! Details coming soon.)
- July 9-13 – High School Camp (Grades 10-12. Youth who attend these weeks can volunteer as junior counselors at the elementary, jr high, and all ages weeks of camp.)
- July 16-20 – Elementary Camp (Grades 4-6)
- July 23-27 (Tentative) – Benedict XVI Institute “Great Books” Week
- July 30-August 3 – Junior High Camp (Grades 7-9)
- August 6-10 – All Ages Camp (Grades 4-9)
Read more about what we do at camp, how to register, or how you can get involved or support OLVC at www.olvcamp.com.
Parish News
OLPH Parish
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
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.
Helpful Links
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/