Rooted.United.Sent
September 11, 2026
Rooted and Ready to Grow
It has been another lovely week at OLA! As we wrap up our second week of classes, students are settling into their new routines, building relationships with their teachers and classmates, and becoming more comfortable in their learning spaces.
There is a wonderful rhythm beginning to take shape throughout the school — classrooms are busy with learning, recess is full of play and connection, and students are growing in confidence as they learn the routines and expectations of a new school year.
Our Lady of Angels Admin Team
Mrs.Ciara Smith, Principal
Mrs. Barb Zabolotniuk, Assistant Principal
This Week at OLA
Sunday, September 13 - Final day to order OLA/Cogito Clothing (see info below)
- Wonderful day of learning!
- Wonderful day of learning!
- Assembly at 8:45 (families are always welcomed to join us!) - Hosted by 3L
- Terry Fox Run at 11:15 am outside
- School/Parent Council Meeting (AGM) at 5:30 in the Library
Thursday, September 17
- Safety drill conversation with all classes
- Wonderful day of learning!
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Mark Your Calendar
- September 23 - OLA School Mass at OLA Parish at 9:15 (all families are welcome to join!)
- September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
- September 30 - Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School
Our first round of clothing orders will be open from August 24 and close on September 13. Families can order using this link: https://ola.deco-apparel.com/store_closed
Items should be ready by mid October. The school will message when orders arrive.
For Cogito students who do not have their orders at the start of the school year, they can were blue or white tops (non branded) and neutral bottoms.
There will be a second order in January for families who did not order this round.
Alberta Education requires that we obtain a detailed update of student demographics on an annual basis. Funding they provide for your child's education is conditional to us receiving these updates and making them part of the student's record.
Thank you for ensuring the following are completed on your PowerSchool Account.
Parent PowerSchool/School Engage Information Package:
Yearly School Fee's are now live on Powerschool. Please pay fees by October 30th.
Fee Waiver
Any Families that need support with their students fee's can apply for a fee waiver.
Link below.
https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/562550
Growing Together in Virtue - OLA's Virtue Character Education
Virtues help us become the people God created us to be. We began this week with three very special virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity (Love).
These are called the Theological Virtues because they come from God and help us grow closer to Him. Faith helps us trust God, Hope reminds us that God is always with us, and Charity helps us love God and one another. These gifts are the foundation for the way we live, learn and care for others.
Talk About It at Home: Where do you see Faith, Hope or Love in your family?
Buban's Book Pick
The Rabbit Listened written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld
Each week, our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Buban, chooses her Book of the Week. Reading together at night gives children a calm opportunity to connect, talk, and unwind after a busy day. Stories like this one can also open the door to conversations about feelings, friendships, and how we can care for others.
This week’s pick is one of Mrs. Smith’s favorites, as it has a wonderful message for adults as well as kids! In the Rabbit Listens, when something Taylor has worked hard on falls apart, lots of animals try to help by telling Taylor what to do. But Rabbit does something different — Rabbit simply stays close and listens. This gentle story reminds us that sometimes the best way to care for someone is to be present, listen, and give them space to feel what they’re feeling.
Terry Fox Run
Our annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Wednesday, September 16! Our OLA community will come together to honour Terry’s courage, perseverance, and incredible example of making a difference for others.
More details about the run will be shared soon.
Families who would like to support the Terry Fox Foundation can use the donation link below. Thank you for helping us continue Terry’s incredible legacy of hope!
OLA PARISH NEWS
GrACE Newsletter - Check out the Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education Newsletter. We're still looking for a parent/guardian representative to join the committee for our school. The committee will meet 3 more times in the school year. Please, email Mrs.Smith if you're interested.
Getting ready for next year? Order Mabel's Labels
School Council supports... 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.
Upcoming Meeting Dates (all are welcome to join). Meetings are held in the school library from 5:30 - 6:30.
- September 16
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