St. Nicholas News

Welcome back to school! The halls are once again filled with laughter, bright smiles, and wonderful energy, and our hearts are overflowing with joy to see students back in the building. Walking through the classrooms and halls of St. Nicholas this week, the dedication and commitment to your children is evident as teachers and staff members have been diligently preparing to welcome your children back to school.

As we walk through this year together, we pray that our school remains a warm, welcoming place where students feel loved, safe, and encouraged to share their unique, God-given talents.

Our EICS division theme this year, Rooted, United, Sent comes from scripture John 15:5,8 “I am the vine; you are the branches... bear much fruit, and become my disciples.”

Blessings,

Joe Kucy

Jacqueline Comartin

Principal - Joe Kucy

Assistant Principal/Grade 3 & 4 - Jacqueline Comartin

Secretary - Simone Dubuc

Family Wellness Worker - Andrea Calles

Librarian - Aubin Pawl-Nixon

Mental Health Capacity Builder Coach - Sara Guthrie

PreK/ Everyday K - Amanda Hummel

English Kindergarten/CRC - Katie Nestorowich

English/Ukrainian Kindergarten - Myrosia Pecuh

Grade 1 English/Chaplain - Joclyn Beliveau

Grade 2 English - Kalin Spooner

Grade 3 English - Erin Dziwenko

Grade 4 English - Lindsey LeBel

Grade 4 English - Tiffany Beaudry

Grade 1 Ukrainian - Tanya Hyshka

Grade 2 Ukrainian - Lindsay Baugh

Grade 3 Ukrainian - Tara Malko

Grade 4 Ukrainian/Music - Oksana Cokan

Educational Assistant - Cathy Kennard

Educational Assistant - Murielle Clarke

Educational Assistant - Susanne Blundon

Custodians - Elmer Guevara/Randy Leones

• Sept 7: No School Labour Day
• Sept 8: Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day Wear Ukrainian Shirt or Blue and Yellow
• Sept 14: Parent Council AGM 6pm
• Sept 16: Whole School Mass OLPH Parish 9:30am
  
• Sept 18: Terry Fox Run-We will be accepting 'Toonies for Terry' all proceeds to Terry Fox Foundation
• Sept 29: Orange Shirt Day
• Sept 30: No School Truth and Reconciliation Day
• Oct 1: BUCPS AGM meeting Virtually 6:00 pm
• Oct 8: Whole School Picture Day
• Oct 9: Alternate Picture Day
• Oct. 14: Mass at St. Basils 9:45 am

• Parents and visitors are always welcome. In order to ensure the safety of the students and staff we would like to please ask all visitors to sign in at the office. Lunches and other items that are forgotten can be dropped off at the school office. All students will be called to the office to pick up their items. This will help reduce classroom interruptions to instructional time. Students and parents who need to access the school are asked to ring the doorbell at the front entrance, a staff member will greet them.
• If you need to pass along a message to your child regarding before/after school instructions we kindly ask that you call the school (780-467-3633) before noon. We understand that emergencies arise, however, we would like to notify our teachers as soon as possible to help them with end of the day routines. We appreciate your support in adhering to the communication policies regarding cell phones and smart watches. All communication during the school day must come through the office.
• School Council (PAC) Information The Parent Advisory Council welcomes teachers, students, and parents back for another school year! To keep up to date on PAC's events and fundraisers as well as hot lunch, please continue to visit the hot lunch website, read the school newsletter, and visit St. Nicholas' Facebook and Instagram accounts! Have a question regarding a PAC event or fundraiser? A hot lunch inquiry? Want to volunteer? To help make communication easier please direct all inquiries and payments to stnicholaspac@gmail.com

School Fees for 2026 2027 School Year are due. If you have any questions regarding your school fees or have questions please contact the school. See attached Parent Portal Instructions below.

Please complete consent forms as soon as possible. See attached Parent Portal Instructions below.

Terry Fox was an example of courage, humility, determination, and perseverance. On Friday, September 18th our school will proudly participate in the Terry Fox Run. Our school will be fundraising to continue Terry’s fight and lead this worthy cause towards his dream of a world without cancer. If you are able to make a donation, our students are encouraged to bring a “Toonie for Terry”.

Welcome back, St. Nicholas families! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing summer and is settling into the new school year.

Your St. Nicholas Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and Fundraising Society are excited for another year of supporting our students, families, and school community. Throughout the year, we’ll be organizing Hot Lunch, fundraisers, special events, volunteer opportunities, and other initiatives that help enrich our students’ school experience and bring our community together.

We encourage all St. Nicholas parents and guardians to get involved in whatever way works for you. Whether that means attending a PAC meeting, volunteering for Hot Lunch, helping at one event, sharing an idea, or taking on a larger role, every level of participation is welcome and appreciated!

Be sure to watch for PAC and fundraising communications throughout the year for information about Hot Lunch, upcoming fundraisers, events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year and all that we can accomplish together!

St. Nicholas Parent Advisory Council & Fundraising Society
st.nicholaspac@gmail.com

Please join us for our first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and Fundraising Society (FUN) meetings of the 2026–2027 school year! As our first meetings of the year, we will also be holding our Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

Monday, September 14, 2026
6:00 PM @ St. Nicholas School Library

The evening will include our PAC AGM, a Special Meeting to present and vote on proposed updates to our bylaws, and our Fundraising Society AGM.

Executive Elections

We will also be holding elections for the following positions:

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Chair • Vice Chair • Secretary

Fundraising Society (FUN)
Chair • Vice Chair • Secretary • Treasurer

We are especially looking forward to welcoming new parents and guardians who may be interested in getting involved this year! No previous PAC experience is necessary, and you don't need to take on an Executive position to participate. There are plenty of opportunities to help throughout the year, whether you can volunteer regularly or simply lend a hand for one event or activity.

Curious about an Executive position or what is involved? Come chat with us at the AGM or contact us anytime at st.nicholaspac@gmail.com.

All St. Nicholas parents and guardians are welcome. We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to welcome families back to another year of St. Nicholas Hot Lunch! Hot Lunch information, including our first menus and ordering dates, will be sent to families next week.

Please remember that all families must re-register their students on the Hot Lunch website each school year, even if you have used the program previously. When registering, please make sure each student is assigned to their correct class for the 2026–2027 school year, as this information is essential for organizing and distributing lunches.

Our English and Ukrainian Pre-K students are also welcome to participate in Hot Lunch!

For registration, upcoming menus, PAC fundraisers, and ordering information, visit:

stnicholas.hotlunches.net

Questions? Contact us anytime at st.nicholaspac@gmail.com.

We’re looking forward to another great year of Hot Lunch!

Once again we are partnering with Save-On-Foods on Clover Bar road! We are collecting any and all receipts from this location! Simply bring your receipts to the office and give them to Simone at the Start of September.

Please click here if you would like to register your child

Join Glen Allan neighbours for this free, family-friendly event! Come connect with community, showcase your talents, swap DVDs, acknowledge great neighbours and watch a movie under the stars!

"Our Catholic School Family, embracing both English and Ukrainian Bilingual programs is dedicated to providing the best opportunities for learning while nurturing in our students' continuous personal growth.” Office #780-467-3633 stn.eics.ab.ca