Rooted.United.Sent

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

A warm welcome to all of our OLA families! We feel truly blessed to begin another year together and are excited to welcome both returning and new students and families to our OLA community.

Our theme for this year is Rooted. United. Sent., inspired by Jesus’ words in John 15:5, 8: “I am the vine; you are the branches… bear much fruit and become my disciples.”

This year, we will explore what it means to be rooted in Christ, united as a community, and sent out to share His love with others. When we stay connected to Jesus and to one another, we grow—and that growth is meant to bear fruit.

At the heart of our theme is evangelization: helping others come to know Jesus through the way we live. Through kindness, service, courage, welcome, and love, even our youngest students can show others what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

We look forward to growing together this year as we become more deeply Rooted. United. Sent.

Blessings,

Our Lady of Angels Admin Team

Mrs.Ciara Smith, Principal (Right)

Mrs. Barb Zabolotniuk, Assistant Principal (Centre)

Mrs. Paula Rumley, Administrative Assistant (Left)

To stay informed, please watch for this weekly newsletter. It will be sent by email to all families at the end of each week.

• Kindergarten staggered entry information can be found here.
• Staggered Entry for Grades 1 - 4 (students with the last names starting with A-L)

• Kindergarten staggered entry information can be found here
• Staggered Entry for Grades 1 - 4 (students with the last names starting with M-Z)

• Early dismissal - the school day ends at 2:18
• Assembly at 8:45 (families are always welcomed to join us!)
• First day for all 1-4 students
• School Spirit day- Wear OLA colours

Thursday, September 03

• Feast Day: St. Gregory the Great

Friday, September 04

• Feast Day: St. Rosalia

• September 16 - School/Parent Council Meeting at 5:30 in the Library

Pre-Kindergarten

• Mrs.Boyle

Kindergarten

• Cogito Academy (M/R/W) - Mrs.Holt
• Main Program (M/R/W) - Mrs. Perry
• Full-Time (T/F/W) - Mrs.Holt (Cogito & Main combined)

• Cogito Academy - Mrs.Poole (formerly Mrs.O'Toole)
• Main Program - Mrs.Kucy

• Cogito Academy - Mrs.Verveda
• Main Program - Mrs.Kelava

Grade 2/3

• Cogito Academy - Mrs.Rusnak

Grade 3

• Cogito Academy - Ms.Tichkowsky
• Main Program - Miss Lakeman

Grade 4

• Cogito Academy - Ms.Zabolotniuk & Mrs.Njogu
• Main Program - Ms.Cyca

Additional Teaching Staff

• Music, FSL, and others - Mrs.Dehod

Support Staff

• Mrs.Boyce
• Mrs.Sudworth
• Mrs.Woitas
• Miss Van Hecke

Administrative/Office Staff

• Principal - Mrs.Smith
• Assistant Principal - Ms. Zabolotniuk
• Secretary - Mrs.Rumley
• Collaborative Response Coordinator (Student Supports) - Mrs. Boyle
• Family Wellness Worker - Mrs.Heesing

School calendars can also be found on our school's website.

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.

Click here to find each class' supply list for the 2026-2027 school year.

To make shopping for school supplies easier, we have partnered with a School Start. You can find the school supplies for each class here. School Start deliveries them right to your door.

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:

https://www.eics.ab.ca/parent-resources-including-technology-powerschool/parent-technology-handbook-powerschool-for-parents

If you are registered for busing next year, your child's first day of school as per the above information will be their first day of busing. 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.

At OLA, we believe it is important to develop the whole child—heart, mind, body, and spirit. Character education is an important part of helping our students grow into kind, responsible, thoughtful, and courageous people.

Our character education is centred on the Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude. These virtues give children practical tools to make wise choices, treat others fairly, practice self-control, and show courage and perseverance when things are difficult.

Throughout the year, students will learn about and practice these virtues at school. Each week, we will also share a Virtue Focus Question for families to discuss together, helping extend these important conversations into the home.

We look forward to partnering with you as we help your child grow in character, faith, and learning throughout the year.

Scarecited on the First Day of School written by Alliah L. Agostini

This week’s book, chosen by Mrs.Buban, our wonderful librarian, is Scarecited on the First Day of School.

It follows a young girl getting ready for the first day of school while feeling scared and excited at the very same time — “scarecited!” It’s a wonderful reminder that big moments can bring lots of different feelings, and that it’s okay to feel more than one thing at once.

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

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

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

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