Rooted.United.Sent
September 4th, 2026
Rooted. United. Sent. — We’re Off!
What a wonderful first week back at OLA! It has been so great to see our hallways and classrooms full again as students reconnect with friends, meet new classmates and teachers, and settle into the routines of a new school year. We are especially proud of the way our students have welcomed one another and helped make our new OLA students feel at home.
We explored what it means to stay rooted in Christ, grow united as a school community, and be sent out to make a difference through the way we live, learn, and care for one another.
Of course, we couldn’t talk about being sent without actually sending something! We wrapped up our assembly with a Students vs. Teachers Paper Airplane Challenge, where everyone “sent” their planes flying across the gym. Congratulations to Ms. Kelava and Miss Lakeman, who soared above the competition and were crowned our champions!
A joyful way to launch another great year at OLA!
Our Lady of Angels Admin Team
Mrs.Ciara Smith, Principal
Mrs. Barb Zabolotniuk, Assistant Principal
This Week at OLA
- No School - Labour Day
- Regular day
- Early dismissal - the school day ends at 2:18
- Assembly at 8:45 (families are always welcomed to join us!)
Thursday, September 09
- Regular day
Friday, September 10
- Regular day
Mark Your Calendar
- September 13 - Clothing orders close (see information below).
- September 16 -Terry Fox Run
- September 16 - School/Parent Council Meeting (AGM) at 5:30 in the Library
- September 23 - OLA School Mass at OLA Parish (all families are welcome to join!)
- September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
- September 30 - Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School
Grade 1- 4 Calendar
Kindergarten Calenders
Pre-Kindergarten Calendar
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
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.
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.
If you wish to register your child for the bus or change your current route due to changing schools, please contact the Student Transportation Department of EIPS at (780) 417-8151.
Growing Together in Virtue - OLA's Virtue Character Education
This week, our character education focus connected to Jesus’ invitation: “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19) Just as Jesus called His disciples to bring others closer to Him, we are helping students understand that they can be “fishers” too—by the way they treat, welcome, and care for others each day.
This week, we focused on the first three parts of our FISHERS expectations (will finish up the other half next week):
F – FAIR: We take turns, follow the rules, and make sure games are fair for everyone.
I – INCLUSIVE: We notice others, invite people to join, and help everyone feel like they belong.
S – SAFE: We make choices that keep ourselves and others safe—using equipment properly, keeping our hands and bodies safe, and following playground expectations.
Continue the conversation at home! Try asking your child:
- What could you do if you noticed someone alone at recess?
- How could you include someone new in your game?
- What choices help keep you and others safe on the playground?
Buban's Book Pick
This week’s book, chosen by Mrs. Buban, our wonderful librarian, is Our Class is a Family.
This heartwarming story reminds students that a classroom is more than a place to learn — it’s a place where everyone belongs, is cared for, and grows together. It connects beautifully to our faith and reminds us that we are all part of God’s family, called to welcome, love, and care for one another.
Read Together at Home is a wonderful way to slow down, connect, and build a lifelong love of books. Even just a few minutes each night helps strengthen vocabulary, imagination, and reading skills — while creating special time together as a family.
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