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Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School is committed to nurturing the hearts and minds of young learners in a faith-filled environment.

What a fun and festive way to wrap up October. Our hallways were filled with creative costumes, laughter, and excitement as we celebrated Halloween together. From our school assembly to our costume parade, it was wonderful to see the joy and school spirit throughout OLA.

As we move from Halloween into All Saints’ Day on November 1, we are reminded of the many holy men and women who inspire us to follow Jesus through kindness, courage, and faith. Their examples remind us that we are all called to be saints through the little choices we make each day.

Wishing all our OLA families a safe, joyful, and blessed weekend. Whether you're heading out trick-or-treating or enjoying a quiet evening at home, stay warm, and stay safe.

Our Lady of Angels Admin Team

Mrs.Ciara Smith, Principal

Mrs. Barb Zabolotniuk, Assistant Principal

Monday, November 02

• Group 1 - SAB Buddies

• Wonderful day of learning

• Remembrance Day Ceremony 8:45 (families are always welcome to join our weekly assemblies) - Special Guest to join!
• Fall Three-Way Conferences 3:00 - 6:00 (link to book below)

• Kindergarten Photos (+ retakes for grades 1-4)
• Busy Bees Language Learners - connection with Fort Sask Multicultural Society
• Priest visits
• Fall Three-Way Conferences 4:00 - 7:00 (link to book below)

• Remembrance Day - Moment of Silence (Last Post) 11:00 a.m.
• 3L Clay for Kids
• Group 2 - SAB Buddies

• Nov 9-13 - November Break (School is closed)
• Dec 10 - Faith & Festivities Night

Cardinal Virtue: Prudence!

This weekend we celebrate All Saints’ Day. Saints weren’t people who never made mistakes; they were people who kept choosing to follow Jesus. Again and again, they had to ask: What is the right thing to do? What is God asking of me? Every day gives us little opportunities to choose kindness, honesty, forgiveness and love. A life filled with good choices is built one choice at a time.

Talk About It Together: What is one good choice you can make that helps you follow Jesus?

When are Parent-Teacher Conferences?

• Wednesday, November 04 from 3:00 - 6:00pm (in person)
• Thursday, November 05 from 4:00 - 6:00pm (in person) and 6:00-7:00pm (phone conferences)

How do I book our time with the teacher?

• Click this link to book your session - Fall Three Way Conferences.
• Follow the steps on the site to choose a timeslot that works best for your family.
• Grades 1-4 - each time slot is 10 minutes
• For phone interviews, teachers will call you using the number provided on the booking system

Here’s this week’s pick from Mrs. Buban, our wonderful librarian! Reading together builds language, connection, and joy — one story at a time.

The Magical Yet, words by Angela DiTerlizzi; art by Lorena Alvarez.

• From the day we're born, each of us is accompanied by a special companion, the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out.

Didn't get your donations in yet? Not to worry! School/Parent Council will continue collecting donations until Thursday, November 5!

Here's a reminder of what's at stake:

• Slime Your Teacher! The class that raises the most money will get to SLIME their classroom teacher!

• School-Wide Slime Challenges! As we reach our fundraising milestones, more familiar faces will be getting slimed!

• Make a Donation! Donations can still be made through PowerSchool or by sending cash to the school until Thursday, November 5.

Thank you to all our students and families for supporting our young readers and School/Parent Council. Every minute spent reading and every donation helps make this fundraiser a success!

Stay tuned! We'll announce our final fundraising total, the winning classroom, and everyone who will be getting SLIMED on Friday, November 6!

• Did you know? Our OLA students speak over 21 different languages.

• October is our Month of Gratitude! We're celebrating the diversity of our school community by learning how to say "thank you" in different languages.

• This Week's Languages:

• Chinese: 谢谢 (Xièxiè)
• Cree: Hay Hay ( or Hiy Hiy)

• Try It at Home! Ask your child if they can remember how to say "thank you" in all six languages we've learned so far: Chinese, Cree, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Ukrainian, and Hindi!

Please complete the form below ONLY if you would like your child to participate in Picture Retakes on Thursday, November 5.

Kindergarten families: Your child is already scheduled to have their photo taken. You do not need to complete this form.

Our OLA School/Parent Council is a dedicated group of parents and guardians who work together with school staff and administration to make our school an even better place for students to learn, grow, and thrive!

Through fundraising and community initiatives, School/Parent Council helps support things like recess equipment, Library/Learning Commons resources, enhanced learning opportunities, special events, and much more!

Every parent and guardian is welcome! Attending School Council meetings is a great way to connect with other families, share ideas, have a voice in our school community, and work alongside teachers and school leadership to enrich our students' school experience.

Whether you can attend regularly, volunteer occasionally, or simply want to learn more, we'd love to have you involved!

Want to get connected? Email OLA School/Parent Council at schoolcouncil.ola@gmail.com.

November's Hot Lunch orders are live on PowerSchool:

• order close on November 13
• Hot Lunch delivery November 19

If you'd be willing to help School/Parent Council with Hot Lunch delivery, please reach out to olaschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Please share any feedback or questions about hot lunch with olaschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Check out School Council's upcoming fundraisers below.

Soup Fundraiser forms have been sent home and are open until November 30.

Bannock fundraiser is online - orders can be placed from now until December 04.

https://www.miskamasowin.ca/our-lady-of-the-angels

• Booklets to order were sent home on Monday, October 19
• Orders close November 19th
• Pick up Dec 9th

https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000037365

Meetings are held in the school library from 5:30 - 6:30.

• November 18
  
• December 16
• January 20
• February 17
• March 24
• April 21
• May 19
• June 16

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

Our Lady of the Angels Parish is looking to encourage more children and youth to become involved in parish life by serving at Mass!

Altar serving is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow in their faith, take on a special role in the Church, and become more connected to our parish community.

Students in Grade 2 or older who have received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to become altar servers.

Families interested in learning more are encouraged to contact Justine Wright, wrightjustine2019@gmail.com, for more information.

We would love to see more of our OLA students taking part in this special ministry!

Community Events

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

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