GR. 7 FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE NEWS
Neufeld Farms Order Pick Up
Orders are to be picked up on Monday, December 11th. Pick up details will be sent out closer to this date.
Wine Raffle
Get ready to fill your wine racks and bar just in time for Christmas! The Grade 7 Fundraising Committee is raffling off some amazing wine and spirit prizes. Raffle tickets will be sent home this week. Each family will receive two sheets of tickets. If you require more tickets, please email bcrescenzo@myolosschool.com. This year we have 12 prizes. Raffle tickets are due back on Tuesday, December 13th and winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 20th. Click here to see the prizes.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 – REPORT CARDS TO BE SENT HOME
Report Cards will be sent home on Wednesday, November 29th. Conference times are going home in your child’s report card today. Please check your child’s bag or communication folders.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES – NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 30th. Please remember that on Thursday, November 30th there will be no school for students as Parent-Teacher Conferences are for PARENTS ONLY.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 – ADVENT PARALITURGY (HOPE)
Our first Advent Paraliturgy will take place on Monday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. in the church. The Gr. 3, 5 and 7 classes will be receiving confession on this day.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 – FALL SPORTS AND READ-A-THON ASSEMBLY – PARENTS WELCOME
The Fall Assembly will be held on Monday, December 4th at 11:20 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 – ADVENT PARALITURGY (PEACE)
Our second Advent Paraliturgy will take place on Monday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. in the church led by the Gr. 4 and 6 classes. The Gr. 4 and 6 classes will also be receiving confession on this day.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 – ADVENT PARALITURGY (JOY)
Our third Advent Paraliturgy will take place on Monday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the church led by the Gr. 3 class.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year’s Christmas Concert will be held in the church. The Matinee is at 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) and the Evening show is at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.). Entrance to the concert will be by donation. More information will be sent home soon.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 – PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
An order form for the “Breakfast with Santa” will be sent home with students this week. All order forms must be returned by Friday, December 15th.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 – GREEN/RED COLOUR DAY $2
Students donating $2 on this day towards Holy Childhood Association, may dress in green, red, or other Christmas colours.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 – CHRISTMAS DESK CLEANUP!
Please have your child bring a large garbage bag to school to clean out their desks.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 – WINTER PJ DAY – DISMISSAL AT 12 P.M.
This is the last day of school before Christmas vacation. Students may come dressed in winter PJ’s. Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 – NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION
This is one party you are not going to want to miss. This event is open to both OLS School Families and Parishioners, but tickets are limited so submit your order form ASAP before it sells out. The Halloween Bash sold out fast. Ticket order forms will be going home this week with students. Please click here to view the details and click here to view ticket order form.
This is a family friendly New Years Bash starting at 7:00 p.m.! New Years will be celebrated with a balloon party and countdown at 9:30 p.m. for the kids and again at midnight for those who like to stay until the end. Food order options will be sent out at a later date.
The gym will be decked out with black curtains and decorations and will have a DJ, Lights, Concession, Cash Bar, 50/50 draw, light up surprises and prizes to be won! The lower hall is being transformed into a black light glow party with music, balloons and glow games!
Tickets are $15/per person (no tickets will be sold at the door).
Get Ready for the OLS New Years Eve Glow Up!
DECEMBER 2023 HOT LUNCH DATES
| Thursday, December 7th | Subway Lunch |
| Thursday, December 14th | Ragazzi Pizza Lunch |
| Thursday, December 21st | Breakfast with Santa |
JANUARY 8, 2024 – SCHOOL RE-OPENS
School resumes on Monday, January 8th at 8:45 am.
REMINDERS
FEDERATION OF LASER MASTER – TERM 2 ENROLMENT
Laser Master will once again be offered after school at OLS for students in Grades 1-7. Classes will be held on Fridays after school from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. The start date is Friday, January 12th and the term end-date is Friday, March 8th. The classes are on a first come first serve basis with a maximum of 14 students. For registration and payment please visit https://lasermaster.com/ and click on the Our Lady of Sorrows link.
LOST AND FOUND
Please visit our website to view items in the lost and found.
WEATHER UPDATE
As the weather gets colder and rainier, we are asking parents to ensure students come to school wearing proper jackets (with hoods) and appropriate shoes. Please do NOT send students who have gym in the morning wearing only their PE strip! They should be wearing their OLS sweatpants and sweatshirt over their PE strip. Students MUST stay outside until 8:35 a.m. as we must ensure adequate supervision at school while teachers are in staff prayer. Also, students may have to be outside throughout the day for recess or movement between the buildings (Gym and Church) as well as be able to stand in the rain for a minimum of 5 minutes if there is a fire or earthquake drill.
PARISH NEWS
FARMWORKER DONATIONS
The Parish is in need of donations of NEW items to make gift packages for our farmworkers. This year our students will be participating in collecting these donations. Please see the attached flyer for details.