The GLOW
January 15 - 19, 2024
Look, here is the Lamb of God!
Gospel Reading John 1:35–42: John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God, and Jesus receives his first followers.
What are you looking for? All believers must grapple with this question throughout life. As we move into Ordinary Time, we have an opportunity to grow in our faith. We learn more about Jesus’ life and teachings. In the reading today we hear about Jesus’ first disciples.
Children’s Daily Prayer 2023-24 Kara O’Malley pg.159
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, January 15
- Alien In-Line
Tuesday, January 16
- Alien In-Line
Wednesday, January 17
- Alien In-Line
Thursday, January 18
- Alien In-Line
- Jeremy Fisher Show @ Festival Place - Kindergarten - Grade 4 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Friday, January 19
- Alien In-Line
- M/W Kindergarten
- Assembly
Sunday, January 21
- Attend 10:30 am mass at OLPH church to connect with Holy Spirit families & staff
Alien In-Line
We are excited to offer Alien In-Line skating program for our Kindergarten to Grade 4 classes this week. Alien In-Line provides certified instructors to bring one of Canada’s most popular sports right into our school gym. The active program, which aligns with our healthy living school focus, emphasizes skill development, safety, and fun! They provide all the inline skates and protective equipment to fit students of all sizes. Please send your child with:
a helmet: bicycle, hockey (no cage), ski/snowboard helmet - they can keep their helmet at the school for the 3 sessions
Wear dry socks
Students will participate in 3 lessons during the 10 day program. Learn more about the program here.
2023/24 Yearbook
2022/23 Yearbook
Outdoor Recess
With the winter months of January and February upon us, we will no doubt face the prospect of indoor recesses. The Elk Island Catholic School Division procedure on inclement weather recommends that if the temperature is -25C or colder, with or without the windchill, that students stay inside for recess. We have found that when colder weather persists and students are inside for several days, their ability to focus and complete academic work suffers. Recess is a very important time for students as it allows for play, social-emotional regulation, fresh air, and exercise. Again this year we want to help raise resilient kids which is an important focus at our school and we will do all we can to support daily outside play so we will continue with our Polar Bear Club. Students will be able to go outside for recess below -25 C, provided they have proper winter clothing. Proper winter clothing includes: Winter jacket, snow pants, socks, mitts, toque, face covering/scarf, and boots. Students will learn the importance of dressing in layers and what is appropriate for weather conditions so that they can enjoy their time outside in a safe manner.
Our EICS Division Administrative Procedure 134 provides guidelines for us at Holy Spirit for responding to the winter months:
Decisions regarding outdoor activities are to take into consideration inclement weather that may result from the following conditions or combination of conditions: continuous rain; extreme wind, and/or extreme cold
The suggested guideline is that students do not go outside if the temperature is - 25 C or colder. The suggested guideline above is at the discretion of School Administrators and staff as part of their consideration for determining whether recess will be inside or outside. Outside time is sometimes shortened or withheld to accommodate winter conditions. Factors such as temperature, conditions, duration of time are all taken into decision making.
When temperatures or wind chills are below -25 Celsius, outdoor recess play may continue with reduced play times outside.
In order to support the important balance of learning and play, we will have three responses to recess breaks in response to Alberta weather:
Regular recess outside: (temperature and conditions not an issue)
Inside Recess: (Extreme cold and/or weather conditions that are deemed unsafe for full duration of outside playtime)
Polar Bear Recess: (Temperatures are lower and cold but still safe to head outdoors for short periods).
Outside supervisors and indoor staff are continuously checking for proper winter attire and layers. We have extras on hand for our kids.
Morning supervision begins at 8:30 am, please do not drop off students prior to 8:30 am. First bell rings at 8:35 am.
Students are given opportunities for snacks before and after recesses to allow time for free play, reduce choking hazards, ensuring they stay bundled, and to minimize the litter on our playground.
Please ensure that your child comes dressed and ready for any weather. Please ensure that your child's teacher is updated with any pertinent medical information that applies to outdoor inclement weather, especially if there are any medical reasons your child should not head outside. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions about this new initiative.
Students will be given the opportunity to head outside for a short duration of supervised play and if not dressed properly they will stay indoors for supervised activity.
I’m a Polar Bear!!
I bundle up and play outside when it’s cold.
I learn better when I’ve had fresh air and playtime.
I am resilient! I am Canadian!
Visitor Badge
If you have happened to bring a visit badge home after you came to volunteer could you please return it to the office. Thank you in advance for checking.
Student Fees
Wellness Corner
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
Monday, January 22
- Alien In-Line
Tuesday, January 23
- Alien In-Line
- Art Gallery and Library - Grade 1
Wednesday, January 24
- Alien In-Line
- Here Comes the Sun Workshop
Friday, January 26
- T/Th Kindergarten
- Assembly
Monday, January 29
- Clay 4 Kids Science - Grade 2
Tuesday, January 30
- Clay 4 Kids Science - Grade 2
Wednesday, January 31
- PD Day - No School
Thursday, February 1
- Kindergarten registration begins
Friday, February 2
- T/Th Kindergarten
- Assembly
- Hot Lunch for those who ordered
- Gymnastics - Grade 3
Monday, February 5
- Inuksuk Carving 2B
Tuesday, February 6
- Inuksuk Carving 2S
Wednesday, February 7
- Early Dismissal 2:05pm
- Spirit Day - Dress as an Animal Day
- Inuksuk Carving 2A
Thursday, February 8
- Teachers' Convention - School Closed
Friday, February 9
- Teachers' Convention - School Closed
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