SEPTEMBER 22 – 26, 2025 – SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The annual OLS Book Fair will begin on Monday, September 22nd and will end on Friday, September 26th. Thank you to all parents who have sent in a volunteer form. Parent Volunteer time slots will be sent home with your child today.
ITALIAN CLASSES
The Italian Cultural Centre will once again be offering Italian classes for students in Grades 3-7 on Fridays from 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. from October 3rd – December 12th. Please note that this program will only run if the minimum registration requirement is met. If you are interested, please see the attached registration form. Students enrolled in Italian classes will be dismissed from the school’s front door.
2025 – 2026 FALL/WINTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
Ordering for the fall/winter hot lunch program will open on Monday, September 22nd and will close on Friday, September 26th at 3 p.m. Once the ordering is closed, we cannot accept any other orders. Orders that have not been paid for by September 26th at 3 p.m. may be cancelled. If you are paying by cash or cheque, it must be received by September 26th at 3 p.m. so that we can adjust your account. Payments can be made by cheque or cash (dropped off at the office in an envelope with your child’s name and grade on it) or by credit card online. Please note, the school is charged transaction fees for credit card payments so if you’d prefer to pay by cheque or cash, it would be greatly appreciated.
This ordering period will be for the regular hot lunches from Thursday, October 2nd to Thursday, February 5th. All lunches in this session must be ordered by the September 26th at 3 p.m. deadline.
If you have NEVER logged into the MunchaLunch program, please follow this link to register: https://munchalunch.com/schools/ourladyofsorrows/. If you have already registered and just need to log in, please follow this link: https://munchalunch.com/login. When you are ready to order, click on the “order lunch” tab on the top left-hand side of the website.
Please ensure you update your child’s information/grade in your profile prior to ordering.
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – TERRY FOX RUN
Mr. Crozier sent home our annual Terry Fox Run letter. This year’s run will take place on Friday, September 19th. We ask that all students give a minimum donation of $2.00 on this day. Thank you for your support of this great and historic cause for Cancer Research.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 – COMMISSIONING SUNDAY MASS
On Sunday, September 21st at 11:30 a.m., there will be a Commissioning Mass for all Staff Members of Our Lady of Sorrows School. All families are encouraged to attend our regular Sunday Masses as their regular obligation to our Catholic School Community. Thank you!
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – BOOK FAIR AND READ-A-THON ASSEMBLY
Our Read-a-Thon and Book Fair Assembly will take place on Friday, September 19th. Reading Records and Pledge Sheets will be handed out prior to the start of the Read-A-Thon in October. Please check your child’s bags for this information and please help to make our Book Fair and Read-A-Thon another great success!!
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – MEET THE TEACHERS NIGHT
The first Mandatory Parents’ Meeting will be held in person on Thursday, September 25th. The meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. followed by one 15 minute session in the classroom. Please mark your calendars. This will be the first Mandatory Meeting as indicated in the Policy Manual and Registration Guide! Do not forget to visit the Book Fair in the Library that evening.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – USED UNIFORM SALE
We will be hosting a used uniform sale on Thursday, September 25th prior to the meeting. Please see the attached flyer for further details and instructions.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 – INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Students will have their Individual Photos taken by Artona on Friday, September 26th. Please ensure your child comes to school in full uniform on this day. They must also have their gym strip under their uniform if there is gym that day.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 – FAMILY MASS
The Family Mass will be held on Sunday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. This will be our first Choir Mass. We invite all families from OLS to celebrate the Family Mass. This is a great way for our families to attend and participate in the required Sunday liturgy.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – ORANGE SHIRT DAY
Orange Shirt Day will be held on Monday, September 29th. This day is to honour Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. Orange Shirt Day challenges us to witness and honour the stories of Survivors and their families, and to commit to meaningful discussion and the ongoing process of reconciliation.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION – STAT HOLIDAY
There will be no school on Tuesday, September 30th. This day is to honour Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada.
REMINDERS
Please review the attached School Office Reminders. This is also located on our website’s homepage under ‘Documents’.
SWEATPANTS AND SWEATSHIRT ORDERS
We will be placing an order for sweatpants and sweatshirts at the beginning of October. Order forms were sent home last week. If you are interested and did not receive an order form, please complete and return the attached by Friday, October 3rd. Sample sizes will be available for you to view on Thursday, September 25th prior to our first Mandatory Parent Meeting.
OLOS PARISH NEWS
SEPTEMBER 20 AND 21, 2025 – KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT SALE
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be sold after Mass on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st for $20 per dozen. All proceeds will go to Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Thank you for your support.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 – OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH RAFFLE – SOLD OUT
Raffle booklets have now sold out.
Thank you for supporting our OLS Capital Campaigns! All proceeds from the Parish Raffle are going directly to our NEW SCHOOL FUND! We appreciate the tremendous support from all families supporting these important fundraisers for our future school!