Shining Bright @ola
April 5, 2024
Together in Learning and Faith
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy. The Sunday Gospel is about Jesus greeting his disciples with the gift of peace. Jesus then commissions his disciples to continue the work that he has begun; as Jesus was sent by God, so Jesus sends his disciples. He gives his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit so that they will be able to accomplish this task. Jesus’ words to his disciples also highlight the integral connection between the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can share forgiveness and reconciliation with others.
PEACE be with all of you!
This Week at OLA
Monday, April 8
- Faith Assembly - 9:00
- Partial Solar Eclipse - students kept indoors during lunch recess
- School Council Meeting - 5:30
- Telus World of Science Fieldtrip for Grade 1 and 2
Looking Ahead...
Monday, April 15
- JPII (Grades 5-8) Open House from 6:30 - 7:30
Thursday, April 18
- Fort Heritage Precinct Fieldtrip for Grade 4
- Family Math/Numeracy Night - 5:30 - 7:00 (Chili will be provided for supper)
- Earth Day
What is happening at OLA?
School Education Assurance Highlight - Community Engagement
Our secretary, Mrs. Rumley shares with the students and families the opportunities and activities that are provided at our school.
Our OLA School Education Assurance Plan is available on our website, linked here.
GrACE Contest
GrACE Contest submissions are due on April 18, not on April 22, so I have enough time to share them with Central Office. Students are allowed to submit a piece from home AS WELL AS from school (if their class is submitting work). Please send any submissions or questions to donamarie.lukie@eics.ab.ca. There is a $50 prize for the winner of k-4 students in Fort Saskatchewan.
GrACE invites all Parents to join us for the GrACE Summit 2024: Courage to Lead: Fostering Unity and Renewed Commitment to Catholic Education
GrACE is thrilled to extend an invitation for all Parents to save the date and participate in the GrACE Summit 2024: Courage to Lead: Fostering Unity and Renewed Commitment to Catholic Education.
This forthcoming event offers an excellent chance for parishioners like yourselves to express a deep commitment to the value of Catholic education. Your involvement as members of our faith community is crucial in highlighting the role of Catholic education in our lives and society.
The Summit will focus on unity, dialogue, and a renewed pledge as fundamental components crucial to the prosperity of Catholic education. Through collective engagement and dialogue, we strive to fortify our community ties and jointly renew our promise to ensure the ongoing success and extensive benefits of Catholic education, not just in Alberta but also further afield.
Your attendance and engagement at the GrACE Summit 2024 will be instrumental in molding the future of Catholic education and affirming its essential place within our community and the wider world. We eagerly anticipate your active participation in this significant gathering.
Please mark your calendars and join us as we come together in a spirit of faith, dialogue, and dedication to Catholic education.
Event details are as follows:
· Date: May 10, 2024
· Time: 8.15am to 2pm
· Venue: The Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi
· RSVP:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sRaAxQU2Mg3_9JzkTqguFVJJwOAKFiRi/view?usp=sharing
Please note that a number of bursaries are available to ensure Parents have the opportunity to attend and advocate on behalf of Catholic education.
All Current OLA Students - Next Year Intentions
All current OLA students are required to fill out the Next Year Intentions form (and not a new registration form) in PowerSchool so that we can plan accordingly for next year. Please log into your PowerSchool account and fill out the Next Year Intentions form.
Registration
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open now. See our website for more details. ola.eics.ab.ca
Pre-Kindergarten
Elk Island Catholic Schools invites and welcomes families of young learners into our faith-based, inclusive Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. EICS offers a variety of PreÂ-Kindergarten programs to support all of our little learners. ALL early learners are welcome!
If you are interested in the program please fill out the interest form first to receive a code for your students registration.
2024-2025 Elk Island Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten inquiry form
Kindergarten
Independence, initiative, decision making, creativity, the ability to learn, relationships and feelings of self-worth - all have their beginnings in early childhood. We believe that each child is unique and, together with parents as our partners, we build upon children's natural curiosity and spontaneity, encouraging and supporting them as they take their first step into school.
COGITO Academy
The COGITO Academy is an alternative program which is based upon advanced learning. It covers the regular Alberta curriculum at a faster pace, allowing time for more complex concepts.
An advantage of the COGITO Academy, aside from the accelerated learning, is the more structured, non-distracting environment. Expectations for both achievement and behavior are clearly communicated to the students and parents. Please come to our Open House for more information!
This program will proceed in the Fall if enrollment requirements are met.
2024-2025 Nature Programming at St. JohnXXIII
Nature Kindergarten
Our school offers a supplemental Nature Kindergarten program which operates Tuesdays/Thursdays and some Fridays. This paid program offers students the opportunity to spend a large part of their day outside engaged in meaningful ways of learning with their body, mind and spirit, while located in a natural setting. Enrolment in this program provides an option to attend kindergarten full time.
Nature Program Grade 1 and Grade 2
This program provides students with an opportunity to spend two half days outside each week. This paid program connects students to nature by fostering rich learning experiences, physical literacy and independence.
School Council
School Council supports... Mathletics, recess equipment, Library/Learning Commons, and much more.
Joining School Council meetings allows you to work closely with parents, teachers and the school leadership team to plan and implement enhanced programming and special events for students and our school community!
To connect with your OLA School Council, please email schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com.
Next School Council Meeting is Monday, April 8th at 5:30! See you then! The AGENDA is included below!
The minutes from the February 26th meeting are on the OLA website.
Reporting An Absence
As we stream line our Absence and early pick up notices we are asking parents to please enter your students absence or early pickup through Powerschool, email (ola@eics.ab.ca) or calling the school.
You can view the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for further details on these items or attached PDF as well.
If you need help accessing your Powerschool please call the office @ 780-998-3716.
Please note, reporting your student(s) absent protocols have CHANGED. We no longer have the toll free number or the app logging software available.
Check out the merchandise that you can buy with the OLA logo on it. Click on the above question for information.
Shining Our Light at OLA!
Celebrating our Assistant Principal
Easter Mass
Backwards Day
Buddy Reading
Art Club
Learning Commons
Nutrition Program
April 2024
Volunteer for Nutrition Program
BOOSTER JUICE: An order form will be coming home this week for your student to choose a flavor of smoothie for our April 25th snack.
Thank you for all those that have already offered and been will to help so far with this wonderful program. If you have any questions about the program please reach out to Mrs. Rumley in the office.
Need Help with Powerschool? Here is a guide to help you .
School Fees
The 2023-2024 school fees have been added to student accounts. Fees will be due November 30, 2023 Please log into your PowerSchool account to make a payment .
The fees for each grade is listed below:
Fee Waiver Program for 2023-2024
Under the principle that finances should not be a barrier to a child's education, Elk Island Catholic Schools will waive fees for independent students or parents/ guardians if they meet certain income guidelines, are on social services or are facing exceptional circumstances. If you qualify, you may apply using the attached application form.
Fee Waiver Program Application 2023-2024
Sign and mail the completed application form with supporting document(s) to:
Elk Island Catholic Schools
310 Broadview Road
Sherwood Park, AB. T8H1A4
Be sure to mark "CONFIDENTIAL" on the envelope.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Our Lady of the Angels School
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
T8L 1W7
Email: ola@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://ola.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9622 Sherridon Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: (780)998-3716
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLASchoolFtSask