Hawks Weekly
St. Theresa - March 25 - April 5, 2024
Lenten Prayer
Saving God,
We know that it is in and through Jesus' death that we have the promise of eternal life. It is in his words and works that your love and the love of your Son for us is made known. It is a love so great that we want to respond by saying yes to Jesus. It is a love so great that it affects who we are, and how we live. It is a love so great that we recognize the gift of eternal life as a gift beyond measure. May each of us live by saying yes to your love for us in the hope of one day being united with you. Amen.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday March 25 - Friday March 29 - Spring Break - No School
- Monday April 1 - Easter Monday - No School
- Tuesday April 2 - Classes Resume
- Tuesday April 2 - Monday Schedule
- Wednesday April 3 - Early Dismissal @ 2:13pm
- Wednesday April 3 - World Autism Day - Wear Blue
- Friday April 5 - SFL 7 & 8 - Skiing @ Rabbit Hill
- Monday April 8 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
- Tuesday April 9 - PAC Meeting in Library @ 6:30pm
- Wednesday April 10 - BUCPS Online Meeting @ 7:30pm - Link is listed below
- Thursday April 11 - Grade 5S - Fort Heritage Precinct Trip
- Thursday April 11 - Grade 6B/6C/6M - Alberta Legislature Trip
- Friday April 12 - Grade 5F - Fort Heritage Precinct Trip
- Saturday April 13 - PAC DFS Fundraiser - Deadline to order
- Sunday April 21 - Sports for Life and Performing Arts Registration Deadline
- Monday April 22 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
- Monday April 22 - Adoration Mass in the gym @ 1:15pm
Parent Information
Performing Arts & Sports for Life Registration - Now Open until April 21
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.
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.
Parent Council DFS Fundraiser
Organization of the Hawks Weekly
The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.
- Faith Integration
- Learners and Learning
- Systemic Wellness
- Community Engagement
EICS 2024 Lenten Campaign
Miok Moment Winners
Program in honor of Sergeant George Miok
George Miok was a former student in our school and was well known for being kind and always willing to lend a helping hand for his school community. George graduated from Archbishop Jordan high school in the class of 2001, and joined the Canadian Armed Forces shortly thereafter. George was also working on a Degree in Education and hoped to one day teach in an EICS school.
His life was cut short however, passing away in January 2010, while serving his country in Afghanistan. George's memory lives on through the George Miok scholarship; a scholarship generously funded by a local business, Jacek Chocolates.
Through a program called "Miok Moments", this scholarship allows St. Theresa to acknowledge and highlight the kindness and service our students display. This year's Miok Moments program kicked off this week.
Like what we did last year, students will be recognized, among other things, for demonstrating kindness, empathy, being helpful, and being of service to others.
This recognition will come in the form of a Miok Moments slip of paper that will be placed in the appropriate grade group bin, thus being entered for a gift card draw prize. Sixteen (4 in each grade) $25 Chapters gift cards will be drawn twice, one in Mid March and the other at the end of May.
Congratulations to our Winners of the March Miok Moments! These Students received a $25.00 gift card to Indigo:
Grade 5: Kora Greschner, Haddie Broks, Julia Beliveau, Sarah Molnar
Grade 6: Cassie Rey, Elise Cheng, Mason O’Keefe, Lily Proskow
Grade 7: Jack Gresko, Finnley de Vries, Lloyd Fagbemiro, Adam Thiessen
Grade 8: Tim Olsen, Cynthia Wilson, Isabella Akle, Maddox Bridges
Strathcona County Youth Pickleball
Strathcona County and Family Resource Network
Please see the below link for more information on Strathcona County Family Resource Network Spring Programs.
Save the Date - BUCPS 4-8-12 Celebration
Thank You
BUCPS Families!
We would like to thank the families who participated in the Purdys Fundraiser! We were able to raise $659 for future cultural program opportunities! WINNING PIZZA PARTY CLASS for most generated sales is Pani Dziwenko's Kindergarten class at St. Nicholas Catholic School!
St. Theresa in March
Grade 5 SFL - Fitset Ninja
Ukrainian Program at St. John's Cultural Center
Our Ukrainian Bilingual Program had a fantastic time at the Ukrainian Faith and Cultural Retreat!
We prayed, wrote pysanky, explored a Ukrainian culture museum, and baked delicious Ukrainian Easter bread (paska) together. A wonderful celebration of our faith, heritage and traditions!
Grade 5 & 6 Performing Arts - Honk! Jr.
A massive standing ovation to Performing Arts 5 and 6 on their fantastic run of Honk Jr. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the wonderful performers.
Grade 7 SFL - Wrestling
Rock your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
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.
Next Parent Council Meeting - Tuesday April 9th - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
2023/2024 PAC Meeting Dates
September 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 30, 2024
February 27, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 7, 2024
June 11, 2024
2022 - 2023 Executive PAC Members:
Chair - Jodi 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.
Next BUCPS Meeting - Wednesday April 10th - Online @ 7:30pm
https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89885545063?pwd=JIchXPZJyCFMVG1TFmgRRFy92UiNDk.1
Meeting ID: 898 8554 5063
Passcode: 460830
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
Parish News
Sacraments
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/