Hawks Weekly News
St. Theresa - March 13, 2022
Mark Your Calendars:
- March 14 - 18 - Book Fair
- March 16 & 17 - Virtual Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
- Thurs. March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
- Fri. March 18 - Spirit Day - Backwards Day
- Mon. March 21 - Trimester 2 Last Day
- Tues. March 23 - Trimester 3 Begins
- Wed. March 23 - Friday Schedule
- Fri. March 25 - April 3 - SPRING BREAK No School
Parent Teacher/Student/Teacher Interviews
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St. Theresa Book Fair
Our Book Fair will be from March 14 - 18, all next week. We are accepting CASH and DEBIT. All of our students will have an opportunity to come in and browse and shop, if they would like.
Here is the link to shop online, for everything that scholastic has available. All orders will be delivered on March 25, so our students will get first day back from Spring Break
https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5158560
Thank you for all of your support for our STT School Library.
Susan Wagner
Librarian
Gr. 8's - Check Out ABJ's Virtual Open House
We will also be including a Scavenger Hunt in our 360 tour for hundreds of fabulous prizes! The Scavenger Hunt ends on April 3rd. Please click the following link to participate in the Hunt.
"Blue and Yellow"
- A Poem written by Ellie Starko in Gr.8
Blue and yellow
We stand tall
We stand for our freedom
our traditions and our families
Paris lit up the Eiffel Tower
Sydney lit up the opera house
London lit up the city hall
All in blue and yellow
The people are as strong as their country
as they flee their homes for safety
some stay back to fight
I can smell the burnt, wrecked buildings
and I can hear the flag cry for help
I'm proud to be Ukrainian
this week at st. Theresa
The Pathways class had lots of fun exploring the Strathcona County Library
our amazing Mrs. Pohoreski conducted the Viter Choir at the Oilers vs Capital's Game. Miss Kostiuk did a beautiful job singing the anthems in the Choir. Slava Ukraine!
Gr.6 Sports For Life - Learning how to save live in the water!
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.
2021-2022 PAC Executive
Chair: Melissa Goulet
Vice Chair:
Treasurer: Kim Pennock
Secretary: Rosie Conrad
Fundraising Volunteers: Lindsay Tomalik & Leanne Doetzel
Meeting Dates for 2021-2022: All meetings will be held virtually at 6:30pm. A google meet link will be emailed the day of the meetings.
- November 2, 2021
- December 14, 2021
- January 25, 2022
- March 8, 2022
- April 19, 2022
- May 31, 2022
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.
Parents, please contact the church to register your child for their sacraments.
- First Reconciliation & First Communion for children grade 2 and older
- Winter session register by January 7, 2022
- Spring Session register by March 31, 2022
- Registration Form lists dates and times, can be downloaded here OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/First-Rec.Comm_.-Registration-Form-Winter-2022-Update.pdf
- Confirmation for children grade 6 and older
- Monthly Classes January -May 2022
- Please register by January 7, 2022
- Registration Form with class dates and times can be printed off from the parish website OR picked up at the church: https://www.olph.ca/sacraments/confirmation-2/
- Baptism for children not baptized as infants
- Special preparation is available for families who did not baptize their children yet but wish to “catch up” and participate in sacraments with the peer group. Please contact the parish by email to learn more at sacraments@olph.ca
Any questions parents can also contact me here at the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
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/