Cardinal Connect

What a great first couple of days of school we have had! From the excitement of seeing friends again after summer break and reconnecting with teachers and staff, an amazing welcome back assembly and BBQ, as well as the anticipation of new courses, new learnings, and new friendships, SAB is abuzz with positivity!

A special thank you to our students and parents for your patience as we navigate the start of our school year, with its unique scheduling and enrolment challenges. Specifically, at the grade 10 and 12 level, some student schedules have had to be adjusted to manage class sizes and other conflicts. Students whose schedules necessitated a course change have been notified by email. We continue to work hard at modifying and improving student schedules, including course change requests, in these first few days of school.

Truly, we are blessed to not only have the gift of Catholic education, but to have such a dedicated, faith filled, and caring staff. This year is going to truly be a great one! #GLOWEICS

Labour Day Blessings,

Scott Walker

Principal

Sept 4th - Labour Day - No School

Tuesday, Sept 5th (Day A) -

- SAB Leadership week of welcome continues - freebies handed out in the morning by the front entrance!

- Sr and JV Volleyball tryouts 3:15 - 5:15

Wednesday, Sept 6th (Day B) -

- Early Out (Staff Meeting) Dismissal at 2:07PM

- Grade 9 Boys and Girls Volleyball tryouts 3:15 - 5:15

Thursday, Sept 7th (Day A) -

- Photo Day! - Students, get your ID Card and picture if you missed during registration days!

- Minute to Win It games at Lunch in the front foyer presented by SAB Leadership! Prizes too!

- Sr and JV Volleyball tryouts 3:15 - 5:15

- Cross country Running 3:15 - 4:15 - All student athletes welcome to come and try it out!

Friday, Sept 8th (Day B) -

- Spirit Day! - Wear your Cardinal colors and take a photo with our new Photo Frames!!!

- Students vs. Staff Dodgeball!!!

- Grade 9 Boys and Girls Volleyball tryouts 3:15 - 5:15

Important upcoming dates:

Sept 9 - Edmonton Food Bank Service Opportunity (JustServe) 1-4PM - See Mrs. Esposito for more info - and permission forms!

Sept 21st - EICS outdoor mass

Sept 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School closed for lieu day, Monday, October 2)

Our only online service provider is St. Isidore Learning Centre (SILC). Their course catalogue can be found at: https://www.canva.com/design/DAE4pNcj5Hg/pcRlA-dtfkQg7D3RpD1BEQ/view

All online course requests must go through Mr. Walker by arranging to see him in person to discuss - this can be done beginning the first full week of school.

SAB students may be permitted to take online courses only if the following conditions are met:

1. A required* course does not fit into your schedule due to course conflicts.**

2. SAB does not offer the course, but SILC does (an elective).

3. A student has spares to fill that cannot be filled with SAB in person courses.

• Students can register for courses through SILC from September through March in any given school year (times subject to change).

• Generally speaking, students can only take one course through SILC and are expected to complete the course in the semester in which they are enrolled.

*Required courses include: core subjects, Religion at each grade level, Phys Ed 10, CALM 20, or a course needed for graduation requirements.

**In scheduling, priorities will always be given to required courses over options, electives, complementary courses, etc.

Student Fees are available to access in PowerSchool

3 Payment Options:

1) Pay total amount owing

2) Make 2 payments (Semester 1 & Semester 2)

3) Payment Plan Option in PowerSchool

Fee Waiver for the 2023-24 School Year:

Please see the link below for the Fee Waiver Application form.

The waiver covers:

Activity fees - curricular field trips

Enhanced Art / Programming Fee

Non-Curricular Goods and Services (Locks, Parking Pass, Student Union/ Fitness Fees)

Optional Course Fees (to a maximum of $100/fee)

Technology Fee

Transportation - Eligible

Waivers will not be approved in any family members have books outstanding from previous years. These must be returned or paid for before fee waiver can be approved.

***Fee Waiver Application Deadline December 11, 2023***

The OLA parish team offer many ways to stay connected to our local parish. To learn more about what is happening at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Parish please click on the following link: https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Bulletins or please take a look at the many options below.

Email: sab@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.sab.eics.ab.ca
Location: 8300 Southfort Drive, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 587-744-0750