Oct 19 - 23, 2026

During Catholic Education Week, we are reflecting on this year’s theme, The Power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit guides us to grow in faith, use our gifts and care for one another. We see that power when students welcome someone new, offer help, speak up for what is right or keep trying when learning feels difficult.

This year’s featured saint is St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, who showed his faith through service to people who were poor and in need. His example reminds us that following Jesus is not only something we learn about in class. It is something we live through our choices and the way we treat others.

Thank you to our parents and guardians for choosing Catholic education and for walking alongside us as your children learn and grow. The partnership between home, school and parish helps our students grow in knowledge, faith, compassion and a sense of responsibility for others. We are grateful to share that journey with you.

Sunday, October 18

• Catholic Education Sunday Mass 12:30

Tuesday October 20

• October Faith Day

Wednesday October 21

• Early Dismissal @ 2:10pm

Thursday October 22

• Picture Retakes
• Grade 5 & 6 - Swimming Lessons
• PAC Meeting - St. Theresa Front Atrium @ 6:00pm
• BUCPS AGM Meeting - OLPH Parish in the St Jerome room and on Zoom @ 6:00pm
• Wear Blue for Catholic Education

Friday, October 23

• Grade 5 & 6 - Swimming Lessons
• Hawks Nest Concession

Wednesday October 28

• Early Dismissal @ 2:10pm

• Grade 5 & 6 - Swimming Lessons

As a dual track English and Ukranian school, we celebrate the richness of languages and cultures in our community. To help everyone stay connected, our weekly newsletters on Smore can be translated into the language of your choice. This feature is also helpful for our English as an Additional Language (EAL) families. Simply click on the menu in the top right corner of the newsletter to select your preferred language.

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, a special time to honour Mary and reflect on the life of Jesus through prayer. The Rosary invites us to slow down, bring our hopes and worries to God, and trust in His loving presence.

As a school community, may we follow Mary’s example of faith, courage and openness to God. Whether we pray a full Rosary, a single decade or one Hail Mary, every prayer can help us grow closer to Jesus and to one another.

Please have a look at the lost and found items in the front atrium over the next few weeks. It is full of jackets, water bottles, shoes and even swimsuits and googles. On Friday November 6th, all of the remaining items will be donated.

During the last week of October, students will bring home evidence of learning from their classes. This may include assignments, assessments, or other examples of what they have been working on. Please take a few minutes to look through it together and ask your child what they’ve learned or what they feel proud of. It’s a helpful way to start a conversation about how their learning is going.

Volleyball:

Congratulations to both of our volleyball teams for defeating OLPH 2-0 this past week in league play. The boys improve to 3-0 on the season while the girls improve to 1-1. League play pauses next week and resumes on Monday, October 26 when we travel to play Forest Grove; girls @ 4:00 followed by the boys @ 5:00.

Good luck to the teams this weekend in the Ardrossan Woolly Bully Classic volleyball tournament.

Cross Country:

Congratulations to our athletes for participating in the Zone 5 meet this past Tuesday. A special congratulations goes to Thaina for finishing 2nd in the Junior girls category, and Myles for finishing 19th in the junior boys category. Thank you to our athletes, families, and Miss Nicks for the season.

Go Hawks!

Keep an eye on the St. Theresa School website for information and updates on how St. Theresa is meeting these goals!

Faith Integration:

• St. Theresa staff will form responsible students who bear witness to Catholic Social Teaching (Active Citizenship) by adhering to expectations, treating others with respect, recognizing others' human dignity, and lending a helping hand.

Learners and Learning:

• St. Theresa will support continuity of evidence-based instruction, resources, and assessment practices in literacy across all demographics

• St. Theresa staff will implement and refine the Continuum of Supports (with tiered supports aligned with the EICS Continuum of Supports).

Systemic Wellness:

• St. Theresa will implement a Continuum of Supports consistently across the school to help students feel safe, seen, and secure.

Community Engagement

• St. Theresa staff will support school communication to families regarding student achievement and support.

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.

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

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.

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

Next Meeting:

October 22, 2026 @ 6pm - OLPH in the St Jerome room and on Zoom.

Zoom link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88323014936?pwd=sGhDXft2LnCaLXntV0v4aWZRtPiTOK.1

Registration is now open for Confirmation Preparation Classes at OLPH Parish. Once again we are offering youth confirmation twice during the school year, a fall session and a spring session.

Please see the registration link below for families with children in grades 6 - 8.

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

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/