ITALIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS FOR GRADES 2-7
Starting on Friday, January 16th, the Italian Cultural Center will be offering Italian language classes on Fridays from 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. for students in grades 2 – 7 and enrolled at OLOS. There will be 10 classes in total with no classes on February 13, March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, 2026. Please note that this program will only run if the minimum registration requirement is met. For information and registration please follow link: Student Outreach Program 2026 | ICC Vancouver
JANUARY 15 & 22, 2026 – CROSS COUNTRY SKIING.
The Grade 6 class will begin their Cross-Country skiing lessons on Thursday, January 15th and Thursday, January 22nd. Please refer to the information package sent home from Mr. Crozier. Please note it is very important that the students are dressed appropriately for this event.
JANUARY 20, 2026 – HOLY CROSS GR. 5 GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Further information will be sent home soon.
JANUARY 21, 2026 – SWEATPANTS AND SWEATSHIRTS ORDERS
We will be placing an order for sweatpants and sweatshirts at the end of January. If you are interested, please complete and return the attached form by Wednesday, January 21st.
JANUARY 21, 2026 – HOLY CROSS GR. 6 GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Further information will be sent home soon.
JANUARY 21, 2026 – KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT SALE
The grade 7 fundraising committee is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Place your orders by Wednesday, January 21st. Orders will be picked up on Wednesday, January 28th. See the attached flyer for pickup and ordering details. Order forms will also be sent home this week. Thank you for your support!
JANUARY 21, 2026 – BASKETBALL CONCESSION
The grade 7 fundraising committee will be holding a concession sale at the Gr. 5 girls and boys basketball tournaments on Wednesday, January 28th and Thursday, January 29th. You are welcome to pre-order items for Wednesday, however, there is already Hot Lunch on Thursday. Please feel free to send money with your child(ren) to purchase at the event on a “first come, first service basis”. All pre-orders are due by Wednesday, January 21st. See the attached flyer for ordering details and to view the concession items. Order forms will be sent home this week. Thank you for your support!
JANUARY 22, 2026 – NOTRE DAME PLACEMENT EXAM FOR GRADE 8 ENTRY
The placement exam will take place on Thursday, January 22nd at 12:30 p.m. We recommend checking the Notre Dame’s website to confirm times (www.ndrs.org).
JANUARY 23 & 30, 2026 – DOWNHILL SKIING
The Grade 7 class will begin their Downhill skiing lessons on Friday, January 23rd and Friday, January 30th. Please refer to the information package sent home. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Crozier. Please note it is very important that the students are dressed appropriately for this event.
JANUARY 23, 2026 – HEARING SCREENING FOR KINDERGARTEN CLASS
All Kindergarten students will be undergoing hearing screening on this day.
JANUARY 25, 2026 – FAMILY & FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT MASS
All students in Grade 2 who will be receiving the Sacrament of First Communion will be required to attend this Mass on Sunday, January 25th at 11:30 a.m. We invite all families from OLS to celebrate this Mass. We again will have our students reading during all Family Masses as well as our amazing children’s choir! The Monthly Family Mass is a wonderful way for our families and students to attend and participate in the required Sunday liturgy.
JANUARY 28 & 29, 2026 – OLS GR. 5 GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Further information will be sent home soon.
JANUARY 2026 HOT LUNCH DATES
| Thursday, January 15th | Edo Japan Teriyaki Rice / Noodle Bowls |
| Thursday, January 22nd | Blowfish Sushi |
| Thursday, January 28th | Subway |
REMINDERS
FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS AT OLS PARISH
The Salesian Sisters and OLS Teen Leadership Team will be hosting Funtastic Friday in the upper hall of OLS School starting this Friday, January 9th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for further information and click the link https://forms.gle/CwtUFxMigUZr1c2T8 to register.
KINDERGARTEN 2026-2027 REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year for OLS Parishioners is now complete. If you know of any families with children born in the year 2021 that would like to register for our Kindergarten class, please forward them the attached New Student Pre-Registration Request Form, as parent interviews will be held in January. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL 2026-2027 REGISTRATION
We are accepting applications for 3- and 4-year-old preschool. If you have a child born in the year 2022 or 2023, please complete and return the attached Preschool Pre-Registration Request Form.
PARISH NEWS
JANUARY 24, 2026 – DON BOSCO’S FEAST DAY
The Mass and Feast Day for Don Bosco is on Saturday, January 24th at 8:30 a.m. Following the Mass, there will be a Pancake Breakfast in the Upper Hall, with a Salesian-style celebration and fellowship. Please see the attached flyer that has been sent home with your oldest child.
2026 PARISH CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
The 2026 Sunday envelopes are now ready for pickup at the church entrance.