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Week at a Glance April 22 - 26, 2024

Please click the link below to see our weekly newsletter.  Week at a Glance April 22-26, 2024

Seven Sacred Teachings Virtue Awards: Respect

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Seven Sacred Teachings Virtue Awards: Humility

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

God Dog Moments

École Our Lady of the Rosary School is very excited to announce that Maureen Miller, the author of God Dog Moments, and her dog, Zoe, will be visiting our school on the afternoon of March 11th.   …

No School February 19 - 23, 2024

There will be no school for students February 19 - 23, 2024 due to the Family Day Holiday, and Teacher Professional Development. Enjoy your break!  

Carnaval

The last two days at ÉOLRS were packed with Carnaval festivities, featuring sports, snowy activities, French history, tasty treats, and more. Thanks to our dedicated French Immersion teachers for all…

Grade 4 Coding

Pre-Kindergarten Winter Walk

Mrs Tighe's pre-kindergarten classes enjoyed some fresh air and beautiful weather on their winter walk earlier this week. 

Seven Sacred Teachings - Virtue Awards: Love

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

2023 Starry Night Advent Concert

Please click here to view our 2023 Starry Night Advent Concert  

Pre-K and Kindergarten 2024-25 Registration

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open in SchoolEngage. Families can now complete the applications which can then be submitted beginning January 8th, 2024 at 8:00…

Virtue Awards - Seven Sacred Teachings: Courage

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Lest we forget.Madame Masikewich's Grade 2 class did a wonderful job leading our Remembrance Day Service today. We were blessed to have some very special guests join us today as well. Please remember…

Seven Sacred Teachings: Honesty

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Grade 4 - Smudging

Mrs. Skinner visited our Grade 4 students to share the practice of smudging with them. She taught the classes about using smudging as a form of prayer. The students and staff are so appreciative for Mrs.…

Grade 4 - Blessing of the Bibles

Grade 4 Bible Celebration 2023-24

Christian Leadership Awards 2022-23

Grade 4 Farewell

Our grade 4s were honored today at our Grade 4 Farewell.  We are so proud of how much they have grown over their years with us.  We will miss them but know that they will continue to soar with God's…

National Indigenous Peoples' Day - Grade 4s Participate…

Our grade 4 students participated in our town's National Indigenous Peoples' Day events.  They learned more about the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit by celebrating…

Kindergarten students make dreamcatchers

To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, our kindergarten students worked on an art project where they created their own dream catchers. The students learned about the history of dream catchers and…

Week At A Glance June 19-23

3C participating in their butterfly release. Please click on the photo to view our Week At A Glance. 

Week At A Glance June 12-16

We had a wonderful week celebrating our Kindergarten Graduates! Please click on photo to view our Week At A Glance.

Grade 3 classes learn about Blackfoot language

Earlier today, our grade 3 classes welcomed Elder Alene Bastien, Miss Cardinal, and Miss Tanya into their classroom to teach about the Blackfoot Language. #NIHM2023 #Blackfoot

Week At A Glance June 5-9

The Grade 4 students received their hoodies yesterday from our amazing School Council and our community sponsors. Please click on the image to view our Week At A Glance for June 5-9.

Grade 4 Hoodies

The Grade 4s received their hoodies yesterday - don't they look FABULOUS!!  Congratulations to Brax Robin who was the winner of the logo design competition!  Your design so appropriately represents…

Coco Brooks Fundraiser

School Council is excited to announce their LAST fundraiser of the 2022-23 school year.  Please see the following product list and fundraising letter to order.  CocoBrooks Fundraising Letter to Families…

Week At A Glance May 29 - June 2

Our students and staff enjoying Twin Day! Please click on photo to view our Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance May 22-26

Our Grade 4 students performing and enjoying Saint skits during our Religion Retreat. Please click on photo to view our Week At A Glance for May 22-26.

Week At A Glance May 15-19

Mrs. Fercho's Kinders made a beautiful cross during their outside learning time. Please click on photo to view our Week At A Glance. 

Grade 2 Diorama Celebration of Learning

Week At A Glance May 8-12

It was so wonderful meeting and connecting with families at our Welcome to Kindergarten Night. Click on image to view our Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance May 1-5

Mrs.Dorie and Mrs. Coueslan having fun making toast for our toast program. Click on image to view our Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance April 24-28

Some students from 2C who participated in Crazy Hair Day. Click on image to view our Week At A Glance for April 24-28. 

Week At A Glance April 17-21

2D were really enjoying the new books that were purchased. Please click on image to view Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance April 10-14

Mme. Moroney models Jesus's service to His apostles by washing the feet of her Grade 1 students at our Holy Thursday Liturgy. 

Week At A Glance April 3-7

We were blessed to have our Indigenous Education Services team teach our Kindergarten students song and the Cree language in a drumming circle! Please click on the image to view our Week At A Glance.

Gr. 2 Celebration of Learning

Week At A Glance March 20-24

Our students had so much fun learning about St. Patrick and engaging in lots of activities! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance March 13-17

The students learned about Humility during their 7 Sacred Teachings lesson this week. Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance March 6-10

All this fresh snow made for some extra fun recesses this week! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

False Alarm

The Lockdown alarm was accidentally triggered at our school at 9:07 this morning.  All staff and students responded appropriately as the cause of the alarm was investigated.  All students and staff…

Week at a Glance February 27 - March 3

Our students had the best time celebrating French Culture at Le Carnaval this week! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance February 13-17

Mr. Griffin took his gym class out for some broomball in the sunshine this week. Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance February 6-10

Our School Council volunteers were busy making popcorn for our Family Movie Night! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance January 30 - February 3

Dress up as your favorite book character for Family Literacy Day! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance January 23-27

Sacred Teaching lesson of Love. Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance January 16-20

Students presented Mr. Coumont with farewell cards after our Epiphany Liturgy this week. Friday was his last day at our school. Good Luck Mr. Coumont!  Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance January 9 - 13

Santa and his Elves made a surprise visit to our students yesterday to deliver Candy Canes! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance December 19-23

Look at these DELICIOUS cookies our Hot Lunch Committee baked, decorated and delivered to every student today! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance. 

Week at a Glance December 12 - 16

It was Christmas Sweater Day at OLR on Thursday! Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance December 5-9

It was story time in the gathering area with M. Cadotte's class today.  More was read from the Meow Squad - a series written by a few students in 4CF for their classmates. Please click on the image for…

Week at a Glance November 28 - December 2

One of our beautiful Growing Smiles arrangements waiting to be picked up. Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance November 21 - 25

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Week at a Glance November 14-18

Please click on image of Mrs. Masikewich's Grade 2 class leading our Remembrance Day Service to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance November 7 -11

Please click on the image of this week’s Seven Sacred Teachings lesson on Honesty to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance october 31 - Novemeber 4

Please click on the image Mme. Moroney's Grade 1 student reading her Halloween book to M. Cadotte's Grade 4 Student to view Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance October 24-28

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class praying a Decade of the Rosary for 1 Million Children Praying the Rosary this past Tuesday.

Week at a Glance October 17-21

Please click on the image of Mrs. Delaurier's Grade 2 class from Jeans and Jerseys Day to view Week at a Glance. 

Week at a Glance October 10-14

To view Week at a Glance, please click on image of Ms. Gervais 's Grade 3 class leading our Thanksgiving Liturgy this week.

Week at a Glance October 3-7

To view Week at a Glance, please click on the image of Mrs. Robinson reading "When I was Eight" to students on Orange Shirt Day.

Week at a Glance September 26-30

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Belcher's Grade 4 class at the Terry Fox Run to view Week at a Glance!

Week at a Glance September 19-23

Please click on the picture of Mrs. Dorie's Wellness Class to view our Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance September 12-16

Please click on the photo of Mr. Griffin from our first assembly this week to view our Week at a Glance.

Counselling Connection September 2022

Please click on the image to see this months Counselling Connection newsletter.

Week at a Glance September 5-9

Please click on the photo to view the Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful long weekend!

Important Dates 2022-2023

Please click on the photo to be directed to the Important Dates for the 2022-2023 school year. Have an amazing summer!

Week at a Glance June 27 - 29

Please click on the photo of some of our Grade 4 students at Parkland Gardens to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Grade Four Farewell

We celebrated our grade four students and all their hard work and achievements this week. One of our grade four students, Harper, did a great job designing the hoodie that was gifted to each of our grade…

EOLRS Year End Awards 2022

It was a blessing to have families in the school with us yesterday as we celebrated our students! Congratulations to all our award recipients!

Week at a Glance June 20-24

Please click on the photo of Mme LeBlanc's Kindergarten class at Safety City to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Pre-Kindergarten AM Classes at Sunnybrook Farm

Thanks to our amazing School Council, our Pre-Kindergarten morning classes were able to attend Sunnybrook Farm. The afternoon Pre-Kindergarten class will attend next week. What a fun learning experience!

Tipi Teachings

Mrs. Meneen and Miss. Gardipy from our Indigenous Education Services team came in this week to complete their Tipi Teachings with our students. Mrs. Rakos Grade 4 class especially enjoyed making a paper…

Week at a Glance June 13 - 17

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class at Hidden Valley Garden to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a beautiful weekend!

Light and Shadows in 4R

Mrs. Rakos' Grade 4 class is learning about light and shadows during their science classes. Students had a chance to spend some time outside playing with light and shadows this week. --submitted by Mrs.…

Week at a Glance June 6 - 10

Please click on the photo of Miss. Cowie and Mme Mononey's Grade 3 classes releasing their butterflies to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Butterflies in Pre-Kindergarten

Mrs. Tighe and Mrs. Ulseth's Pre Kindergarten classes are finishing up our unit of study on Insects. Our students have learned all about colors, shapes movements and insect behaviors. Students explored…

Gardening at EOLRS

Our Collaborative Classroom was outside enjoying the beautiful weather and gardening this week.

Seven Sacred Teachings: Truth Awards

M Rivera's Grade 3 French Immersion class did a wonderful job leading our Truth Celebration this week. Congratulations to all of our recipients!

Week at a Glance May 30 - June 3

Please click on the photo of Miss. Cardinal's class with Father Les to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Grade 2 Classes Visit Calgary Zoo

Our Grade 2 classes had such a fun learning experience at the Calgary Zoo yesterday! Thank you to School Council and of course our volunteers for making this amazing opportunity possible for our students!

Visiting Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

Miss. Cardinal's students will be leading our mass tomorrow at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. They were invited to join the Collaborative Classroom when they visitied Father Les at the church on Wednesday.…

Week at a Glance May 16 - 20

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Ulseth and Mrs. Dorie, our physical education team.  

Raise Your Glass for Catholic Education

“Raise Your Glass” for Catholic Education: Join us for a casual night of drink, food, and fun all for a good cause. Help us raise funds for student scholarships & special projects. Tickets are available…

Week at a Glance May 9 - 13

Please click on the photo of these reading buddies to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

4C Encourages 1C Learning

Yesterday Miss.Cardinal’s Grade 4 students paid a visit to Mrs.Cumming’s Grade One class! The grade ones have been working on their pattern writing and have completed their good copies. They asked…

Grade 4 Classes Participate in Blanket Exercise

Last week, our Indigenous Education team visited our Grade 4 students to guide them through a Blanket Exercise. The Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool that helps participants to understand…

Lights and Shadows in 4C

Miss. Cardinal's class has started their new Lights and Shadows unit in Science. As part of that they are doing flashlight Friday.  -submitted by Miss. Cardinal

Congratulations to our First Communion Recipients

We want to extend a congratulations to those students who received the sacrament of First Communion on Sunday. It was a beautiful celebration! A huge thank you to Mrs. Moelhoff and Mlle Bulger for leading…

Week at a Glance May 2 - 6

Please click on the photo of one of our beautiful bulletin boards to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Seven Sacred Teachings Awards: Respect

A huge thank you to Miss. Eleniak's class for leading the Respect celebration. It was so wonderful to see so many guests in the gym, cheering on our students! Congratulations to all our recipients!  

Free Virtual Parent Presentation

Joint School Councils of Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools presents Ann Douglas, Parenting Through The Storm, a virtual parent session. Information Regarding Parenting Through the Storm:“Having a…

Bottle Drive Update

School Council would like to thank everyone who donated to their Bottle Drive. A total of $883.05 was raised. We are so grateful for our amazing School Council members and all they do for our students!

Week at a Glance April 25 - 29

Please click on the photo of KFB's Last Supper Celebration to be directed to Week at a Glance for April 25 - 29. May you have a blessed Easter!

1G and 1BF Learn About Serving Others

Mrs Gates and Mme Basta’s grade 1 classes are learning about the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. We learned about how this story teaches us to serve others.  -submitted by Mrs. Gates

Kindergarten Easter Bonnet Parades

Our Kindergarten students made beautiful Easter Bonnets and performed for their families and friends while showcasing them this week. The Kindergarten students sang Easter themed songs and later toured…

Week at a Glance April 11 - 15

Please click on the photo of the Grade One and Three French Immersion Reading Buddies to be directed to Week at a Glance.

Week at a Glance April 4 - 8

We are so thankful that Mayor Hanson joined our school for Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character Day! She promoted a love of reading by dressing up as her favourite book character and reading a book…

Week at a Glance March 29 - April 1

Please click on the photo of Ms. Cowie's Grade 3 class enjoying Learning Commons time to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

Grade 4 Swimming Lesson

Our Grade 4 students want to send a HUGE thank you to our School Council for funding swimming lessons for all of them! Swim lessons wrapped up on Thursday and were a success. A highlight was when the…

World Down Syndrome Day at EOLRS

We were happy to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at EORLS! Activities to raise awareness of Down Syndrome included participating in Rock Your Socks, colouring sheets and videos about Down Syndrome. 

Week at a Glance March 21 - 25

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful weekend! 

EOLRS Toast Program

Our Toast Program kicked off this week. This program is made possible as we were the recipients of a Nutrition Grant. Every Wednesday all of our students will be offered a piece of whole wheat toast in…

Week at a Glance March 14 - 18

Wednesday was Dress Like Your Favourite Career Day. These students want to be teachers when they grow up. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance.

Career Day at EOLRS

On Wednesday and Thursday this week our students dressed up like their favourite career. In addition to dressing up, our Grade 4 students had a virtual Career Presentation. They were joined by Mr. Ashdown…

Week at a Glance March 7 - 11

Mme Moroney's Grade 3 French Immersion students used the special prayer table set up in our Gathering Area to pray for the Ukraine. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a…

March Counselling Connection

Please click on the photo to be directed to the March edition of Counsellor's Corner. 

Mardi Gras Fun in 2D

We had a great time making masks and parading around the school for Mardi Gras. We got into the spirit of Lent by sharing our bead necklaces with students in Mrs Fercho’s class. Jemma was the lucky…

1G Celebrates 100th Day of School

On Monday our school celebrated 100th Day. Mrs. Gates' students had a great time with all of the 100th Day themed activities in their classroom!  

Week at a Glance February 28 - March 4

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance for February 28 - March 4. No school next week. Enjoy the break!

Pink Shirt Day

Pink Shirt Day is February 23, 2022 this year. As our students will be on break, we celebrated this week. There was an extra focus on kindness throughout the week with students wearing their pink shirts…

Inferring in Mrs. Delaurier's Class

2D had a great time using their inferring skills to solve the problem of who sent a Valentine to bear. They were great detectives! -submitted by Mrs. Delaurier

Mrs. Meneen Joins 2E

Mrs. Tracey Meneen from the RDCRS Indigenous Education Team joined Miss. Eleniak's class virtually for an Indigenous story and star activity.  "So much fun! I really liked learning about the stars in…

Gears in 4B

Mrs. Belcher's Grade 4 class made some pretty "sweet" gears last week. 

Week at a Glance February 14 - 18

Please click on the photo of beautiful bead art made by our students as part of the Métis cultural activities this week to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

Métis Cultural Activities

We were so blessed to have Mrs. Meneen and Miss. Gardipy at our school this week to teach our students about Métis culture and guide them through cultural activities! Students were very engaged as Mrs.…

Students in 4R Created Pullies

Students in Mrs. Rakos' Grade 4 class made a simple device with a pulley system. Nice work Grade 4s! 

Tangrams in Kindergarten French Immersion

Mme LeBlanc's Kindergarten French Immersion class has started exploring tangrams using the iPad program, Osmos. They had lots of fun of fun!

1G Loves the Learning Commons

Mrs. Gates' Grade One students really enjoyed their time spent in the Learning Commons doing makerspace activities.    -submitted by Mrs. Gates 

Week at a Glance February 7 - 11

Please click on the photo taken on the school wide pajama day to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

2022 EOLRS School Tour

Welcome to École our Lady of the Rosary School. We hope you enjoy our virtual tour. 

Week at a Glance January 24 - 28

Please click the photo of a few of our Grade One students reading to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Wheels and Levers in 4C

Miss. Cardinal's students are learning all about wheels and levers in science class. They had a blast building with K'Nex to test out these simple machines. 

Thanking God for Friends and Beautiful Weather!

Miss. Eleniak's class enjoyed the weather we had this week. Students had grateful hearts and lots of smiles during their time spent outside. -submitted by Miss. Eleniak

Week at a Glance January 17 - 21

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Week at a Glance January 10 - 14

We are really looking forward to seeing our students on Monday! Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Thank you Ms. Meneen!

Ms. Tracy Meneen, from the Red Deer Catholic Indigenous Education team, joined Miss. Eleniak's Grade two class virtually on December 16 to read a Christmas story.  The class listened to the story, “…

Week at a Glance January 3 - 7

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe's Pre-Kindergarten class to be directed to Week at a Glance for January 3 - 7. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Week at a Glance December 20 - 24

Please click on the photo of Santa and his friends visiting Mme Basta's Grade One French Immersion class to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Candy Cane Sale

The Grade 2 English classes raised $329.10 for frozen meals for the Ronald McDonald House with their Candy Cane Sale. Way to go Grade two teachers and students!

Train of Hope & The Mitten Tree

We would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our Train of Hope and The Mitten Tree. The donations far exceeded our expectations! 

Week at a Glance December 13 - 17

Check out the elf hats staff created during a PD session focussed on Mental Health today. We will be wearing them next week. Click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Week at a Glance December 6 - 10

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Stewart's Kindergarten class in their Christmas shirts to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

Elves in 1C

Mrs. Cumming's students have turned into elves so the first thing they needed to do was build an elf house for themselves. 

December Counselling Connection

December Counselling Connection

RDCRS News Release

RDCRS News Release

Week at a Glance November 29 - December 3

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Delaurier's Grade 2 student playing with a magnet toy they created to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a safe weekend!

Projects in 4H

Mrs. Hick's class was busy with some special projects last week. Her students created dioramas to represent a physical region in Alberta and also met with Mr. Coumont to present a project to beautify…

Week at a Glance November 22 - 26

Please click on the photo from Twin Day to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have an amazing weekend!

Week at a Glance November 15 - 19

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe's Pre-Kindergarten Class's poppies to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable break!  

Grade 4 Students Attend Virtual Events

Last week, the Grade 4 students were lucky enough to take part in two virtual events. The whole Grade 4 team would like to thank School Council for funding these events!   The first even was a virtual…

Week at a Glance November 8 - 12

Mrs. Tighe's Pre-Kindergarten students went on a walk to check out and draw buildings in the neighborhood. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

November EOLRS Counselling Connection

Please click on the photo to be directed to November's Counselling Connection.

Week at a Glance November 1 - 5

Please click on the photo of Mme Basta's Grade 1 French Immersion students to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Parent Teacher Interviews - Important Information

Parent-Teacher Interviews If you haven’t already done so, please book your Parent Teacher Interview online here. You will have the option to choose if you would like a virtual (Google Meet) or telephone…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Honesty

The students at École Our Lady of the Rosary were virtually joined by Tracy Meneen from Indigenous Education Services. She taught the students about Honesty and the sabe, which are one of the seven sacred…

Week at a Glance October 25 - 29

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Ulseth's Pre-Kindergarten class to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

Week at a Glance October 18 - 22

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Hick's Grade 4 students participating in Physical Education with Mrs. Ulseth to be directed to Week at a Glance. 

Grade 4 Bible Celebration

We are so grateful to Father Les for joining our school community this morning! Father Les, along with Mrs. Hick's Grade 4 class, led a liturgy that included Father Les blessing beautiful bibles provided…

Week at a Glance October 11 - 15

Please click on the photo of one of the beautiful rocks painted by one of Mrs. Belcher's Grade 4 students to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a restful and blessed Thanksgiving weekend! 

October EOLRS Counselling Connection

Please click on the photo to be directed to the monthly counselling newsletter created by EOLRS's counselling team. 

Week at a Glance October 4 - 8

Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class is learning about Fall. They had lots of fun on their Fall Walk this week. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a great weekend!

Week at a Glance September 27 - October 1

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe's Pre-Kindergarten students to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Rainbows Program

Rainbows is a program for children who are experiencing grief and loss either through death, divorce, separation, or other painful transitions. Rainbows promotes healing by giving participants the opportunity…

STEM Challenges in 3MF

Mme Moroney's Grade 3 French Immersion students were busy exploring and building this week with STEM challenges.

Week at a Glance September 20 - 24

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Gates' Grade One students to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have an amazing weekend! 

New Library Learning Commons Friends

Our students are so excited to be back in the library learning commons! They were happy to meet two new friends who call the library home, Rosie and Rupert. 

News About Criminal Record Checks

The Sylvan Lake RCPM detachment shared great news with us this week. You are now able to complete everything online to obtain your Criminal Record check or Vulnerable Record check. Please see the information…

Week at a Glance September 13 - 17

Please click on the photo of Father Les visiting Mrs. Gates' Grade 1 class to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe weekend!

Week at a Glance September 6 - 10

Please click on the photo of the 2021-2022 division faith theme to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a safe and fun long weekend!

First Week of School

Thank you to all of the staff, families and students for making our first week back great! Here are a few of our students hard at work. 

Week At A Glance June 28 - 29

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Hick's students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe weekend!

Week At A Glance June 21 - 25

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a blessed weekend!

4T Learns About Plant Growth

Miss Taylor's Grade 4 class is wrapping up their Plant Growth and Changes unit in science. Her students have been busy waiting for their tomato seeds to germinate and making hypothesis on how water travels…

Week At A Glance June 14 - 18

Please click on the photo of Mayor Sean reading to all of our students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Pow Wow Dance and Conversation

Students at our school were blessed with the opportunity to attend a virtual Pow Wow on Wednesday. Over 3000 students across the Division joined our First Nations, Inuit and Métis team for this great…

Data Management in Miss. Cardinal's Class

Miss. Cardinal's Grade 4 class kicked off their Data Management unit by coming up with a great question to ask their classmates. They developed the questions, surveyed their classmates, tallied their…

Butterflies in 3C

Ms. Cowie's Grade 3 class has been studying the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly during Science classes. As part of this unit, they had the opportunity to watch caterpillars turn into beautiful…

Week At A Glance June 7 - 11

Here are some photos of more of the beautiful pieces of art our classes created for the upcoming Art Auction June 7 - 9. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Mental Wellness Day

Today is Mental Wellness Day for Schools. Miss. Cardinal's class tuned in this morning and listened to motivational messages from leaders, hockey players and Brett Kissel. Brett Kissel performed from…

Addition in Mme Basta's Grade 1 French Immersion Class

Mme Basta's students had fun rolling and adding up the "numbers" on dice today.  --submitted by Mme Basta

Week At A Glance May 31 - June 4

Please click on the photo of Miss. Taylor's class to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and blessed weekend!

2E Focusses on Our Faith

In Miss. Eleniak's Grade 2 class we are talking about what it means to be Catholic and how we connect to God. Our Catholic faith fills our hearts each and everyday! --submitted by Miss. Eleniak

Week At A Glance May 24 - 28

Mrs. Zolinski gave students a tour of the school on Thursday. Please click on the photo of them to be directed to Week At A Glance for May 24 - 28. We can't wait to have all of our students back in school…

Week At A Glance May 17 - 21

Please click on the photo of our Pre-Kindergarten students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and blessed weekend!

Week At A Glance May 10 - 14

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Neilly's Pre-Kindergarten students wearing their hats for Hats On For Mental Health Day to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a blessed weekend!

Education Week 2021

This week is Education Week. We are so grateful for all of our amazing staff! Please join us in prayer:   Almighty God,  We come to you today to give thanks for all the staff of ÉOLRS. Thank you for…

Pre-Kindergarten Makes Predictions

Pre-Kindergarten was out measuring trees this week. The pre-K children predicted which tree would be bigger or smaller. After predicting they measured the circumference of the tree trunks. They then compared…

Week At A Glance May 3 - 7

Please click on the photo of our amazing principal, Mr. Coumont, and vice-principal, Mme Alford, for whom we are so grateful for to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and blessed weekend!

3C Working on their Art Auction Piece

Ms. Cowie's students are working on a special classroom art project that is going to be auctioned off in May. Each classroom in our school is participating. Stayed tuned for more details.

2E Learning Outside

Today we enjoyed God’s beautiful weather! The sun was shining, our brains were working and our hearts were grateful! We worked on our prayer journals together as a classroom family. --submitted by Miss.…

Week At A Glance April 26 - 30

Dancepl3y was with us virtually again today. Miss. Cardinal was one of the classes that attended today. Please click on the photo of her class participating to be directed to Week at a Glance. Have a…

Tie Dye in 4C

Miss. Dorval was a student teacher in Miss. Cardinal's grade 4 class. This was Miss. Dorval's final practicum. All of us loved our time with Miss. Dorval and we are so glad she joined our class! As a…

Week At A Glance April 19 - 23

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten students enjoying the beautiful weather to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Focussing on Easter in 2E

Prior to the spring break, Miss Eleniak's Grade 2 class was very busy doing all things Easter. We did Easter writing titled,  If I was a bunny, wrote about our Lenton journey and bunny art. We enjoy…

Pysanky in 3B

Mrs. Belcher's Grade 3 class completed their study of Festivals and Celebrations in India and Ukraine by making their own Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs).  --submitted by Mrs. Belcher

Week At A Glance April 12 - 16

Please click on the photo of Mme Krehmer's student's beautiful Easter eggs to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable break!

2021-2022 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration…

Beautiful Art Created in 3B

As part of Social Studies, Grade 3 students study Tunisia and Peru. Mrs. Belcher's class created Tunisian Mandalas and Llamas from Peru. -submitted by Mrs. Belcher

Patterns with Mlle Ally

Mme Basta's Grade 1 French Immersion students are learning patterns with Mlle Ally. --submitted by Mme Basta

Week At A Glance March 29 - April 2

Please click on the photo of Mme Rivera's Grade 2 French Immersion student's art to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Robinson Hosts a Scholastic Virtual Bookfair

Hello École Our Lady of Rosary families! I would like to start off by introducing myself; I am Laura Robinson, your school's new librarian. This is my first year as a librarian and I have to say that…

Week At A Glance March 22 - 26

Click on the photo of Mrs. Gates' Grade 1 students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Miss. Cardinal's Students Focus on Division

The Grade 4 students in Miss. Cardinal’s class are learning about division. Counters are a great way to learn how to make groups in a fun way! The students will soon be moving onto long division. -submitted…

Leprechaun Traps in 2E

Miss. Eleniak’s Grade 2 students created blueprints for leprechaun traps and then used their blueprints to build the traps for St. Patrick’s Day. We can’t wait to see if we catch a leprechaun. Let’s…

DFS Spring Funraiser

School Council is hosting a spring fundraiser with DFS Dielman Fundraising. Items available include bulbs and seeds, house and home items, Easter snacks, beef jerky and more.     Packages went home…

Week At A Glance March 15 - 19

Please click on the photo of our Pre-Kindergarten students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Week At A Glance March 8 - 12

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Jesus Please Hold My Hand On My Faith Journey

In Miss. Eleniak’s Grade 2 class we are working on our journey through Lent. This week we made an “ I love you Jesus" stained glass portrait. We had so much fun creating and building it.       …

2E Focuses on Helping Others

This week on our Lenten journey we talked about helping others; what it looks like and sounds like. We shared how we can help others at school, at home and how Jesus helped others. -submitted by Miss.…

Week At A Glance March 1 - 5

Please click on the photo of our students enjoying outdoor recess to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

4T Virtually Visits Powwow! Ohciwin The Origins Exhibit

Ms. Taylor's Grade 4 class virtually visited an exhibit at the Red Deer Museum on Thursday. Students attended Powwow! Ohciwin The Origins Exhibit. If you would like to learn more about the dances you…

Week At A Glance February 22 - 26

Please click on the photo of one of our Kindergarten students to be directed to Week At A Glance for February 22 - 26. Have a safe and enjoyable winter break!

First Nations Hand Drumming

Thank you to the First Nation, Metis and Inuit Support Team for sharing First Nations Drumming with our students this past week, the students learned about the two types of drums, the group drum for Powwows…

Career Day

This week our students and staff had the opportunity to dress for the career they hope to have in the future. Google Meets were arranged with Dr. Keating, a veterinarian, Dr. Luke Pike, who specializes…

Week At A Glance February 8 - 12

Please click on the photo of an art project done by Mme Masikewich's Grade 2 French Immersion students to be directed to Week At A Glance. You can find more of her student's art on Instagram. Have a wonderful…

Celebrating Carnival de Quebec

The Carnival de Quebec, a winter carnival, started in 1890 as a way to celebrate winter. The first modern winter carnival happened in the year 1955 to encourage people to visit Quebec. This is a French-Canadian…

Building Devices That Move in 4CF

M Cadotte's Grade 4 French Immersion students have been building devices that move. They are learning that different forms of energy can be used to propel vehicles they build. Their latest building activity…

Week At A Glance February 1 - 5

Please click on the photo of our Pre-Kindergarten students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Focussed on Literacy in 4H

Students in 4H, Mrs. Hick's Grade 4 class, took part in Family Literacy Day by listening to a story read by Mrs. Robinson, our talented Librarian. Students also took time during the day to read a book…

Multiplication in 4C

Miss. Cardinal's students are learning multiplication facts. Games are a great way to reinforce our math skills. Today the students learned Multiplication War. --submitted by Miss Cardinal

Bell Let's Talk Day

The students in Miss. Cardinal’s Grade 4 class took part in various Mental Health activities today, as part of Bell Let’s Talk Day. They learned about ways to support their mental health, how we can…

Family Literacy Day in 3B

Wednesday was Family Literacy Day. To celebrate Mrs. Belcher's students drew the cover of one of their favourite books to read with their family. On the back of their "book" the students wrote why they…

Week At A Glance January 25 - 29

Please click on the photo of the beautiful banner created by 4C with the theme "Trust in the Lord with all your heart" to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Math Activities in 1BF

Mme Basta's Grade 1 French Immersion students really enjoyed the math activities Mme Basta prepared for them this week!  

Learning Watercolour Techniques in 4T

Miss. Taylor's class is exploring some basic watercolour techniques. On Tuesday they explored colour intensity by adding less or more water. They are also playing with different types of paper which impacts…

Worm Farm in 4H

Mrs. Hick's Grade 4 class is learning about "Waste in our World" as part of the science curriculum. Students are learning first-hand the role of decomposers in nature and how to classify organic and…

Week At A Glance January 18 - 22

Please click on the photo of Mme Basta's class working on an art project with Mrs. Hebert to view Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend! 

Mini Replica of a Cree Tipi

Our Grade 4 students have started a new unit in Social Studies called, Alberta: The Stories, Histories, and Peoples. In celebration of the Indigenous component Miss. Taylor's class set up a mini replica…

Discovery Centers in Kindergarten French Immersion

Students had so much fun using their imaginations in Mme LeBlanc's French Immersion Kindergarten class today!

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open for schools in Blackfalds, Innisfail, Olds, Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House. Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal…

Week At A Glance January 11 - 15

Please click on the photo of Mme Basta's Grade 1 French Immersion class's Google Meet to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Feast of the Epiphany Liturgy 2021

Please find the beautiful Feast of the Epiphany Liturgy created by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools here. 

Pulleys in Miss. Taylor's Class

This term, Miss. Taylor's students worked on creating pulleys and hypothesized about how much force comes into play when lifting different objects. They started out with the lightest items, lifting pencil…

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year opened on December 16, 2020, and can be submitted online starting January 11, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal…

Week At A Glance January 4 - 8

Please click on the photo of Miss. Eleniak's class building igloos to be directed to Week At A Glance for January 4 - 8. Merry Christmas and God bless!

Week At A Glance December 14 - 18

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Gates' Grade 1 students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and happy weekend!

Mailing Santa Letters

Today the Grade 4 students in Miss. Cardinal's class mailed their letters to Santa. The students worked very hard on writing their best letters and were excited to mail the letters themselves! We can't…

Week At A Glance December 7 - 11

Please click on a photo of our students enjoying the sunshine this week to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

December Counsellor's Corner

Please click on the photo to be directed to the December edition of Counsellor's Corner. 

Week At A Glance November 30 - December 4

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe's students to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Congratulations Miss. Cardinal

We want to congratulate one of our amazing Grade 4 teachers, Miss. Cardinal. Miss. Cardinal was nominated by one of her students, Ali, and selected by Big105.5 FM as Teacher of the Month. Ali told Big105.5…

Toys for Ronald McDonald House

The students of Madame Masikewich and Madame Rivera's classes organized a toy drive as a Social Justice Project. All toys are going to the Ronald McDonald House and many students and staff from the school…

Week At A Glance November 23 - 27

Please click on the photo of Father Les blessing the bibles our Grade 4 students received this week to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Bullying versus Conflict in Relationship

To continue with Bullying Awareness Week we wanted to share more about the subject as it relates to our school. Part of being a Safe and Caring school is how we support students. Please see the document,…

Creating a Safe and Caring School Environment

This week is Bullying Awareness Week and we want to ensure our families are aware of some of the ways we create a safe and caring school environment at EOLRS. Please click here to be directed to the Positive…

Week At A Glance November 16 - 20

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. We hope you have a wonderful Fall Break!

STEM in 2D

Mrs. Delaurier's class loves STEM activities! As part of their Halloween celebrations they were given a STEM challenge. They had to design a broom for a witch using scissors, tape and eight straws that…

Week At A Glance November 9 - 13

Please click on the photo of these beautiful poppies created by Mrs. Cumming's class to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have an amazing weekend!

Miss. Taylor's Class Commits to Each Other and God

Miss. Taylor's class painted rocks for the prayer table in their classroom. The rocks represent their class community and their promise to give their best to each other this year while being ready to…

Kindergarten Growing Smiles Fundraiser

Every year our Kindergarten program sells beautiful poinsettias and greenery arrangements grown by DeVry Greenhouses Ltd. They are a very good quality product and make a great gift! This year we are offering…

November Counsellor's Corner

Please click on the photo to be directed to this month's Counsellor's Corner. 

Letter to Parents from Dr. Hinshaw - October 30, 2020

Please read the following letter from the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding the new daily checklist for screening your children. 

Week At A Glance November 2 - 6

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance for November 2 - 6. Have a wonderful weekend!

The Focus is on Prayer in 2E

Miss. Eleniak's Grade Two students carved their classroom pumpkin alongside the pumpkin prayer. After the pumpkin was carved, each student said a prayer, and the jack o' lantern was placed on our prayer…

2RF Visited Meteghan

Mme Rivera's Grade 2 French Immersion students took a virtual trip to Meteghan as part of their Social Studies unit. ~submitted by Mme Rivera 

School Council Fundraiser - Dieleman Fundraising Sales…

School Council is running the www.dfscanada.com fundraiser again this year. Information went home with students last week. Orders can be placed online and we ask that orders are placed by November 6,…

Parent Teacher Interviews

You are now able to schedule your Parent Teacher Interview online by clicking here. Please note, when booking your appointment you must select a virtual appointment or telephone appointment. All of our…

Virtual Scholastic Book Fair

Our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair is now live. Please click here to begin your shopping.  20% of the profits come back to our school.

Week At A Glance October 26 - 30

Please click on the photo of one of Miss. Cardinal's students praying the rosary to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend! 

4C Participated in One Million Children Praying the…

The students in Miss. Cardinal’s Grade 4 class are taking part in “One Million Kids Praying the Rosary.” They used rosaries that were from Fatima, Portugal, that they later took home. Not only…

Grade 4 Classes Attend Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual…

Our Grade 4 classes had the pleasure of attending the Royal Tyrrell Museum's virtual presentation, "Rocking Alberta Resources." In social studies, students are learning about geography, geology and paleontology…

Scientists in 2E

Miss. Eleniak's Grade 2 students are becoming quite the scientists! We are learning about making predictions, observations, and following procedures with our science experiments. We love discovering…

Week At A Glance October 19 - 23

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Week At A Glance October 12 - 16

Miss. Gervais' Grade 3 students led the Feast Day celebration this week. Please click on the photo of Miss. Eleniak's Grade 2 students watching the celebration to be taken to Week At A Glance. Happy Thanksgiving!

Miss. Eleniak's Class Focuses on Literacy

This week Miss. Eleniak's class has been focussing on the There was an old lady who swallowed a... stories. Students worked on story sequencing and creating their own stories. They had so much fun guessing…

Counsellor's Corner October 2020

Counsellor's Corner is back. Please click on the photo to be directed to the October edition. 

Week At A Glance October 5 - 9

Please click on the photo of Miss. Taylor's Grade 4 students in their orange shirts to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend.

Terry Fox Run 2020

This year students of École Our Lady of the Rosary School participated in "What's your 40?" for the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Each class at our school worked hard and over the month of September,…

3B Science Outdoors

During our Testing and Building unit, students are acting as engineers. They are asking how they can build the tallest structure with the materials around them. From there, they create and then think…

Week At A Glance September 28 - October 2

Please click on the photo of a few of Mrs. Belcher's Grade 3 students being outdoor engineers as part of the Testing and Building unit to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Week At A Glance September 21 - 25

Please click on the photo of the puppet show that was happening in Mrs. Cummings' Grade One class to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Week At A Glance September 14 - 18

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Week At A Glance September 7 - 11

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe and Mrs. Moelhoff to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Cancellations

Please note that the following events have been CANCELED: Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night Welcome to Pre-Kindergarten Information Night Meet the Staff Teachers will be contacting families via…

Important Dates 2020-2021

Monday, June 29, 2020 Office closes for the summer Monday, August 24, 2020 Office re-opens for the 2020-2021 school year and new registrations August 27, 2020 6:00 p.m. Welcome to Kindergarten Information…

RDCRS READS - Award-Winning Reading Program

We want to hear what our students are reading this summer. You can share by tagging @rdcrs or using the hashtag #rdcrsreads.

Final Edition of Counsellor's Corner

Please click on the photo to be directed to the final 2019-2020 edition of Counsellor's Corner. Have a great weekend!

Christian Leadership Awards

At the end of every school year, a student from each class at EOLRS is chosen to receive a Christian Leadership award. The students who are selected display Christ-like qualities throughout the school…

Week At A Glance June 15 - 19

Mr. Coumont and Mme Alford were out delivering Christian Leadership awards today. Congratulations to all of our recipients! Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful…

Counsellor's Corner Week 11

Please click on the photo to be directed to the latest edition of Counsellor's Corner.

Week At A Glance June 8 - 12

Please click on the photo of one of Miss. Eleniak's students participating in online learning to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Counsellor's Corner Week 10

Please click on the photo to be directed to the latest edition of Counsellor's Corner. Have a great week!

Week At A Glance June 1 - 5

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Thank You Educational Assistants and Mrs. O'Gorman

Today is the last day of work for our support staff for the remainder of the school year. Our support staff includes our Educational Assistants and Mrs. O'Gorman. We are so thankful and grateful for the…

Counsellor's Corner Week 9

Please click on the photo to be directed to the 9th edition of Counsellor's Corner. Have a great week!

Week At A Glance May 25 - 29

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Connecting With Students

Mrs. Gates, Mrs. Tighe and Mrs. Moelhoff took the time this week to connect with their students at their homes. As you can see from the smiles, they all loved seeing their students in person and I think…

Building Relationships With Your Child

  Click on the photo to be directed to a great resource created by SPARC. For more resilience resources check out www.sparcreddeer.ca.

Counsellor's Corner Week 8

Please click on the photo to be redirected to the eighth edition of Counsellor's Corner.

Cousellor's Corner Week 7

Please click on the photo to be directed to the seventh edition of Counsellor's Corner. 

Week At A Glance May 11 - 15

Making connections is so important right now. Mrs. Gates and her student did just that by playing Headbands. Click on the photo to be taken to Week At A Glance. 

At Home Learning in 1E

Miss. Eleniak's students are enjoying their online learning! We have been working on our reading, writing, sounding out words, and sight words for literacy. In Math, we are working on using addition strategies,…

Counsellor's Corner Week 6

It's Mental Health Week. Click on the photo to be directed to this week's edition of Counsellor's Corner.

Week At A Glance May 4 - 8

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Delaurier's class playing Kahoot together to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Revised 2020-2021 School Calendar

Counsellor's Corner Week 5

Click on the photo to check out the great information our Counsellor's put together in this week's edition of Counsellor's Corner.  

Miss. Eleniak is Promoting Literacy with Google Meet

Students of Miss. Eleniak's Grade One class met online for a Google Meet last week. Miss. Eleniak did a read-aloud of her favourite book, Thelma the Unicorn. Students were asked to bring their favourite…

Week At A Glance April 27 - May 1

Please click on the photo of our students participating in Hat Theme Day to be directed to Week At A Glance for next week. Have a safe and fun weekend!

1E Learning How to Keep God's Creation Safe and Clean

In 1E, we listened to the story How I Can Save The Earth and talked about all the different ways that we can help our world around us by keeping our earth safe and clean. Some students went for a bike…

Counsellor's Corner Week 4

Please click on the photo to be directed to the PDF version of Counsellor's Corner. Have a great week!

Week At A Glance April 20 - 24

Please click on the photo of two of our students learning from home to be directed to Week At A Glance for April 20 - 24. Have a great weekend!

School Tour

Welcome to École Our Lady of the Rosary School

ÉOLRS Will Become a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 School…

Please click on the photo to read some exciting news from Interim Superintendent of Schools, Kathleen Finnigan. 

Counsellor's Corner Week 3

Click on the photo to be directed to the third edition of Counsellor's Corner. Have a great week!

Spreading Love Over Easter

After coming together again as a school community following the Easter weekend, staff have heard stories of our students and their families taking time to spread love over Easter. Braxon's mom emailed…

Week At A Glance April 13 - 17

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Tighe and a student using Google Meet to connect for some at home learning to be directed to Week At A Glance. Happy Easter! 

Counsellor's Corner Week 2

Please click on the photo to be directed to this week's edition of Counsellor's Corner.

Week At A Glance April 6 - 10

Please click on the photo of "We REALLY miss you" to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Counsellor's Corner Week 1

Each week our counsellor's will be sharing a "Counsellor's Corner." Please click on the photo to be taken to the PDF version of this week's edition. 

Online Learning Update

Please click on the image to be directed to the March 29, 2020 letter from Mr. Coumont and Mme Alford. 

Picking Up Your Child's Belongings

Week At A Glance March 16 - 20

Please click on the photos of 3B creating Little Bits, Wiggle Bots and Scratch to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe weekend.

Growing Faith in 1E

Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 students are learning all the different ways in which they can grow in their faith. As we are rooted from God's love, we grow as a flower. The Grade 1 students loved sharing their…

Week At A Glance March 9 - 13

Click on the photo of students enjoying Winter Festival activities to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Week At A Glance March 2 - 6

Please click on the photo of Mr. Melenchuk teaching our Grade 3 tech leaders about Makey Makey to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

I am a SUPER READER - January

One of the ways our Library/Learning Commons is fostering a love of reading with our students is through the I am a Super Reader program. When students move up a level or when staff see them being a Super…

Mardi Gras in 2D

Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French.  Students enjoyed making masks,  catching necklace beads, and eating King Cake.  The round cake represents the crown of thorns and the colours of purple, green…

Week At A Glance February 24 - 28

Please click on the photo of Miss. Eleniak's class celebrating Valentine's Day to be directed to Week At A Glance. Enjoy the winter break!

Seven Sacred Teachings - Courage

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance February 10 - 14

Mr. Coumont and the Grade 3 Tech Leaders led the first Awesome Tech Time this week. Click on the photo of some of the Grade 1 students participating in Tech Time to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have…

Week At A Glance February 3 - 7

Please click on the photo of M Rivera's Grade 2/3 class doing a science experiment involving sound waves to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Week At A Glance January 27 - 31

Click on the photo of Mrs. Tirpak's class trying out snowshoeing for the first time to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Winter Break In A Snap

Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 class got creative when sharing about their winter break memories. Students were asked to write, draw and color their “winter break in a snap.”  They then presented their…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Wisdom

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance January 20 - 24

Please click on the photo of students from 1E playing floor hockey to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration Starts…

Online registration for the 2020-2021 school year starts today! For more information and to register, please click on the links below: Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten

Week At A Glance January 13 - 17

Please click on the photo of Mrs. Gates' students reading during their Library time to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year opens on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.  The online form is now available and you are welcome to input your information. You won't be able to submit the form…

Week At A Glance January 6 - 10

We had a special visitor at the school today! Please click on the photo of Santa with Mr. Coumont and Mme Alford to be directed to Week At A Glance. A reminder the office is now closed until January 6,…

Merry Christmas from our Admin Team

Dear Families of École Our Lady of The Rosary School, At École Our Lady of the Rosary School our foundation lies in providing a safe and caring environment where we are learning, listening and following…

The Season of Giving in 1E

Students from École Our Lady of the Rosary School in Miss  Eleniak’s Grade one class created blessing bags as their social justice project during this Advent season of giving. Students filled bags…

Learning About Smudging

Pamela Taylor, Educational Consultant with the RDCRS First Nations Métis, and Inuit Support Team joined each Grade One class today for a smudging ceremony. The smudging lessons our First Nations Métis,…

Week At A Glance December 16 - 20

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

First Reconciliation

A number of our students received their First Reconciliation on Saturday. There was a beautiful service led by Father Les, which was followed by students completing their First Reconciliation. Thanks…

Pre-Kindergarten Students Visited Our Lady of the…

On Monday our Pre-Kindergarten students had the opportunity to visit Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. While at the church, students made angels, built mangers and learned the nativity story. Mrs. Arsenault,…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Love

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance December 9 - 13

Please click on the photos of students entering mass to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

How to Light the Path and Lead Others

Mr. Gamez, the Chaplain at École Notre Dame, was at our school last week sharing how our students can light the path and lead others. His dynamic, fun and interactive teaching style captivated our students.…

I am a SUPER READER - November

One of the ways our Library/Learning Commons is fostering a love of reading with our students is through the I am a Super Reader program. When students move up a level or when staff see them being a Super…

Week At A Glance December 2 - 6

Please click on the photo of Mr. Gamez with M Rivera's class to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful weekend!

Magnet Tracks in Mrs. Tirpak's Class

Mrs. Tirpak's students have been learning about magnets in science. They had lot of fun creating and playing with magnet tracks this week. 

Christmas & New Year's Mass Schedule

Advent Penitential Services

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year opens on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.  The online form will be available on December 18 at 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to input your information at this time…

Week At A Glance November 25 - 29

Please click on the photo to be taken to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!!

Mrs. Tirpak's Class is Learning About Iqaluit

Mrs. Tirpak's students are learning about Iqaluit in Social Studies. They enjoyed "building" igloos as part of their learning. 

Family School Dance

Seven Sacred Teachings - Humility

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Grades K - 3 Advent Concerts

Please note - Grades 1 - 3 students perform the same concert on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to our gym capacity, we divided up our guest invitations. We ask that Grades 1 - 3 students whose last name…

PreK Advent Concerts

Week At A Glance 18 - 22

Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

Scholastic Book Fair

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased items from the Scholastic's Book Fair last week! Money raised from the book fair will be used to replenish books in the Library Learning Commons as well as some…

Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser

School Council is hosting a Purdy's Chocolate Fundraiser again this year, just in time for Christmas. You are able to place your order via the paper order forms that went home inside of the Purdy's catalog…

Week At A Glance November 11 - 15

Please click on the photo from our Remembrance Day ceremony to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Happy Retirement Wilf!

On October 31, 2019 it was Wilf's last day driving school bus. Wilf was a bus driver with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools for 10 years before retiring on Thursday. Students and staff gathered together…

Week At A Glance November 4 - 8

The Scholastic Book Fair is open in the Library on Wednesday and Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please click on the photo of M Cadotte's students checking out the Scholastic books to be directed to Week…

PreK and 2T Make Silly Monsters

Mrs. Garvin's PreK PM class got together with their buddies from Mrs. Tirpak's class to make silly Halloween monsters.

Postcards for Peace

Postcards for Peace is a program our students have participated in for many years. Mrs. O'Gorman orders postcards from Veteran Affairs Canada and they arrive mid-October. Then our younger students buddy…

Week At A Glance October 28 - November 1

It was bus safety week this week. Please click on the photo of one of our amazing bus driver's and Mme Alford to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Seven Sacred Teachings - Truth

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance October 21 - 25

Please click on the photo taken in our Library/Learning Commons to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Online Booking for Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews are Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please ensure you book your interview online. Click on the photo for how to book your interview…

Week At A Glance October 14 - 18

Please click on Miss. Eleniak's student's Thankful Hands to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Author Lorna Schultz Nicholson

Thanks to the RDCRS Reads Summer Reading Program, our students had the opportunity to spend time with author, Lorna Schultz Nicholson last week. Mrs. Schultz Nicholson was in her element as she shared…

EOLRS Summer Reading Program Challenges

As part of the 2018-2019 RDCRS Reads Summer Reading Program our students received a bookmark with "EOLR School Challenges" on it. Students were asked to participate in the following four literacy activities…

Custodian Appreciation Day

October 2 was Custodian Appreciation Day. Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 class wanted to spread their love and appreciation for EOLRS's custodians and say thank you for keeping our classroom and school safe…

Archbishop Visiting OLA

Week At A Glance October 7 - 11

Please click on the photo of our students building September Snowmen to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great long weekend!

Week At A Glance September 30 - October 4

Please click on the photo of these Grade 3 students reading in our Library Learning Commons to be directed to Week At A Glance. 

Week At A Glance September 23 - 27

Please click on the photo of Miss. Eleniak's students exploring our Library Learning Commons to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a great weekend!

First Reconciliation & First Communion Program

Please view the invite from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish for your Grade 2 child to receive his/her First Reconciliation & First Communion. Your child must be baptized Catholic in order to receive…

Week At A Glance September 16 - 20

Click on the photo of one of our Kindergarteners with a ladybug she caught while exploring outside to be directed to Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance September 9 - 13

Mrs. Tirpak's class was spreading kindness today by sharing kind messages. Please click on the photo of them spreading kindness at the office to be directed to Week At A Glance September 9 - 13. 

Library Learning Commons Policies

Please click on the photo of one of our super readers to be directed to the Library Learning Commons Policies. 

Week At A Glance September 3 - 6

We are happy to welcome you back to school! Please click on the image to be directed to Week At A Glance September 3 - 6.

Radon Testing Report

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, in partnership with Radon Care, tested all facilities earlier last school year to determine levels of radon gas using "Alpha Track Detectors" and were placed in most…

Back to School

Our office opens Monday, August 26, 2019 for new registrations. PreK Parent Orientation is Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at EOLRS. Meet the Staff is Friday, August 30 from 8:30…

Important Dates 2019-2020

Friday, June 28, 2019 Office closes for the summer Monday, August 26, 2019 Office re-opens for the 2019-2020 school year and new registrations 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 Meet the Staff…

A Warm Welcome to Rob Coumont

We would like to announce that Rob Coumont will be the Principal of École Our Lady of the Rosary School for the 2019-2020 school year.  Mr. Coumont graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor…

Family Faith Summer Kit

Check out the Family Faith Summer Kit that Our Lady of the Assumption Parish dropped off for us to share with our EOLRS families. There are family prayers and activities to help keep a focus on faith…

Welcome Lisa Alford as Vice Principal

EOLRS would like to extend a very warm welcome to Lisa Alford as Vice Principal!  Lisa received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree from Saint Francis Xavier University, has completed…

Week At A Glance June 24 - 27

Please take a moment to click on the photo of year-end mass to be directed to the activities that are happening during the last week of school. 

RDCRS Reads Summer Reading Program

This week our PreK to Grade 2 students received their Summer Reading Program books that they get to borrow for the entire summer break. Along with the library books, students also received a bookmark…

Our Kinders Visited Confident Kids Canada

Our Kindergarten students and volunteers had a great experience during their field trip to Confident Kids Canada. Thanks to Shana for ensuring our students had a great time!

1E is Learning About First Nations Culture

The students in Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 class read the story " The Thundermaker" written by Allan Syliboym and learned about the traditions and symbols of the First Nations cultures. Each student then…

Week At A Glance June 17-21

Please click on the photo of our Kindergarten students visiting Confident Kids Canada to be directed to Week At A Glance. It was a fantastic field trip!

Grade 2 Classes Visit Markerville

All of our Grade 2 classes went to Markerville for their year-end field trip last week. It was a great experience. Students milked "cows", made butter, made cookies, ate ice cream and had an old fashioned…

Friendship Fruit Salad in Mrs. Gates' Grade 1 Class

Mrs. Gates' Grade 1 class has been focussing on being kind to others. One of the themes during these discussions has been "everyone is important." To reinforce what they have been learning Mrs. Gates'…

Fostering A Love of Reading - I want to help but it's…

Please click on the photo to be directed to Mrs. O'Gorman's latest edition of Fostering A Love of Reading - I want to help but it's in French!"

Miss. Eleniak's Class Learned About Sun Safety

A big thank you to Klaudia who is a pharmacy student at the University Of Alberta for joining Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 class on Tuesday. The students had so much fun learning about sun safety and how we…

Lions Club Teaches Students About History of Canadian…

A big thank you to Ray and Jim from the Lions Club who joined our classes today to present to the Grade 1 students about the history of the Canadian Flag. Each student was given a certificate and a Canadian…

Week At A Glance June 10 - 14

Please click on the photos of Mrs. Tighe's class releasing their butterflies to be directed to Week At A Glance June 10 - 14. Have a great weekend!

Thank You Big Moo

PreK was lucky enough to go on a field trip to the Big Moo. We learned how to dip cones, taste test ice cream, make waffle bowls and we checked out the “coolest” room in the place. Then the best part...…

Reading Buddies

Miss Kurtz’s Grade 2 class and Mrs. Neilly's afternoon PreK class enjoyed time together in the Library Learning Commons. The Grade 2 students read a story to the PreKs and then groups were made to construct…

Week At A Glance June 4 - 7

Click on the photo of a few of our Grade 1 students at the Calgary Zoo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Stay tuned for more photos from the Calgary Zoo. 

Grade 3 Classes Made Perogies

Our Grade 3 students learned about Ukraine in Social Studies. To enhance what they learned Mrs. Zolinski and some great parent volunteers taught them how to make perogies. What a great experience it was!…

Grade 1 Students Learn About Northern Lights

A big thank you to Tracy Meneen for visiting Mrs. Gates and Miss. LeBlanc's Grade 1 classes! The students learned about the northern lights and created beautiful northern light art! 

Week At A Glance May 27 - 31

What an exciting week it has been. Please click on the photo of some of our Kinders out at Hidden Valley Gardens planting vegetables in the section of garden that Farmer Jim kindly reserves for our school…

Fostering A Love of Reading: Graphic Novels

Mrs. O'Gorman has shared her latest edition of Fostering A Love of Reading. Click on the photo to learn more about how graphic novels can foster a love of reading.  

Moving On Up April Winners

The Library Learning Commons is once again doing the Moving On Up program this year. When a student goes up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our ‘Moving…

Miss. Eleniak's Class Presented Project Based Learning…

Miss. Eleniak's Grade One students presented their Project Based Learning on their five senses on Wednesday. The students invited their families into our classroom where their learning was displayed.…

Week At A Glance May 20 - 24

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class is so excited that their caterpillars are in their chrysalis! Click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Seven Sacred Teachings: Honesty

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Kindergarten Classes at Discovery Learning Center

Our Kindergarten programs all had the opportunity to attend Discovery Learning Center. To learn more about Discovery Learning Center you can click here. There are more photos posted to Facebook for you…

Fostering A Love of Reading: Picture Books

Please click on the photo of these students sharing their love of reading to be directed to Mrs. O'Gorman's next edition of Fostering A Love of Reading: Picture Books.

Catholic Education Week

Our students participated in a religion retreat on Friday to celebrate Catholic Education Week. The retreat began with a liturgy held in the gym. Students were then divided into groups and spent the rest…

Grade One Students Learn About Research

Last week Mrs.O'Gorman presented a "Research Workshop" to all the Grade One students at EOLRS. This week, the students will be beginning their animal research projects which will be focused on animal…

Grade One Students are Learning About their Community

The students in Miss. Eleniak's Grade One class have been busy learning about their community. Each student created a "My Community Scrapbook" where they identified who their doctor is, where they can…

Reading Buddies

Our Grade One and Two classes surprised our Kindergarten and PreK classes during Library. The older grades showed up to read to the younger grades after they had exchanged their books. The students loved…

Week At A Glance May 13 - 17

Please click on the photo of our students praying in colour during our religion retreat to be directed to Week At A Glance.

Week At A Glance May 6 - 10

Click on the photo of Miss. Kurtz's Grade Two students reading to one of our PreK students to be directed to Week At A Glance.  

A Lesson in Oral Hygiene

Thank you for Anita Leadlay from Dolman Dental in Lacombe for joining our Grade 1's to talk about dental hygiene and the importance of going to the dentist! The students listened to the story, "Andrew's…

Week At A Glance April 29 - May 3

Mme Masikewich's class visited our Bethany Buddies this week. They had fun reading and doing a craft with the residents. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance. Have a wonderful…

Author Visit

We were so fortunate to have Corky Larson-Jonasson, an indigenous author, visit our school this week! Corky read her book, "The Sharing Circle" and spoke to our students about Cree culture. Our students…

Boats and Buoyancy with the Alberta Science Network

A big thank you to Meagan McAleese from the Alberta Science Network! Our students really enjoyed the hands-on learning activities that really enhanced the Boats and Buoyancy unit.

Holy Thursday Activities at EOLRS

Today our students learned about Holy Thursday. Mrs. Gates' class washed each others hands, like Jesus washed the hands of his disciples. They also ate bread and juice to help us learn about the Last…

Week At A Glance April 22 - 26

Please click on the photo of the Grade One students to be directed to the PDF version of Week At A Glance. May you all have a blessed Easter weekend!

Fostering a Love of Reading: Who Fosters A Love of…

Please click on the photos of these Grade Three students reading in the Library Learning Commons to be taken to Mrs. O'Gorman's latest edition of Fostering a Love of Reading.

Seeds are Gifts from God

Mrs. Tighe's Class is studying seeds. Each student brought in a piece of fruit for a class fruit salad on Tuesday. The class looked to see if they could find seeds in our fruit and talked about how the…

Week At A Glance April 15 - 19

Click on the photo of a few of Mme Courtney's Kindergarten students at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for a field trip to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance.

Book Fair Winners

We love Scholastic Book Fairs! Families get to shop for books and their purchases support literacy in our school. Another bonus of the book fair is the prizes Mrs. O'Gorman gets to hand out. The grand…

Seven Sacred Teachings Wisdom

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance April 8 - 12

Please click on the photo of Miss. LeBlanc's Grade One class and the beautiful art they created to welcome people to our school in order to be directed to Week At A Glance.

Grade Two Students Learn More About Magnets

Eleanor Hill, who is part of the Alberta Science Network, joined our Grade Two classes for an interactive day of science and fun. The students really enjoyed learning more about magnets. A big thank…

Program for Parents at EOLRS

Toni Lassu, our Family Enhancement Counsellor, is facilitating a Circle of Security Parenting Program here at EOLRS. You can learn more about the Circle of Security program here. Please contact Toni at 403-872-3470…

Easter Bake Sale

Move Your Mood Challenge

Week At A Glance April 1 - 5

Please click on the photo of the art auction items in order to be redirected to Week At A Glance. Have a great week!

Fostering A Love of Reading: Who fosters a love of…

Please click on the photo to find out more about who fosters a love of reading. 

Grade One Science

Mrs. Gates & Mrs. Tighe's Grade One students really enjoyed their Spring skittle rainbow science experiment! They predicted what would happen and then we wrote conclusions on what actually happened after…

Week At A Glance March 25 - 29

Please click the photo of Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Tighe's Grade One class working on math centers to be directed to Week At A Glance.

Kindergarten Visits Best Body Fitness

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class visited Best Body Fitness as part of their sports unit. Mrs. Tighe reported this field trip was, "AMAZING!" A big thank you to Best Body Fitness for enhancing our student's…

Spring Choir Concert

2019 Great Big Crunch

According to www.healthyfoodschool.ca: THE GREAT BIG CRUNCH is a national movement and annual moment of anti-silence in which students, teachers, parents and others passionate about food join the food…

Week At A Glance March 18 - 22

Click on the photo of Mrs. Scherren's Kindergarten class to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance March 18 - 22.

Moving On Up February Winners

The Library Learning Commons is once again doing the Moving On Up program this year. When a student goes up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our ‘Moving…

Enrollment Intentions Form

A reminder that Enrollment Intentions are due March 13, 2019. If your child is in Kindergarten to Grade Three please ensure you complete the form so we know if they are returning to our school or EMTS…

Valentine's Love

Throwback to Valentine's Day. These photos are too cute I had to share them, even though I am very late.   

Seven Sacred Teachings - Respect

Our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings again this year. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our Catholic…

Week At A Glance March 11 - 15

What a great week! Shrove Tuesday, Disney/Dr. Suess Theme Day, Ash Wednesday and Pink Day. Click on the photo of Alex enjoying his pancake to see what is planned for next week.

Easter Triduum 2019

Shrove Tuesday

Thank you so much to our volunteers, including Avery, one of our PreK students, for making DELICIOUS pancakes for our students and staff. Thank you to our School Council for providing the ingredients…

Week At A Glance March 4 - 8

Our students are loving the new shovels they have to play with during recess. Please click on the photo to be directed to Week At A Glance for March 4 - 8. 

Nature Club's February Edition

Did you know that our animals are getting sick and hurt from garbage and bottles all over the world that go in the ocean? We want to help our animals. Hint of the Month  Put your bottles and cans in…

Fostering a Love of Reading

Please click on the photo of Mrs. O'Gorman reading to one of our Kindergarten classes to be directed to more information about Fostering A Love of Reading. 

100 French Words for 100th Day of School

Yesterday we celebrated 100 days of school (it was officially last week), and one of the activities that we had, was to come up with 100 words in French. Each one of the students almost gave me five…

More Mystery Reads

Miss. Eleniak's Grade One class invited their Faith Buddies from Mrs. Delaurier's Grade Two class to join together for a Valentines Mystery Read activity.  The students were partnered up and opened…

Week At A Glance February 19 - 22

These Grade Two students are worried about the environment inside and outside the school. They decided to make this "Don't Litter" sign after they noticed some students weren't washing out their recyclables.…

Ash Wednesday

2K Made Thermoses in Science Class

1E Visited Bethany Buddies

Miss. Eleniak's class really enjoyed making some new friends at Bethany Care last week!

Fostering a Love of Reading

Fostering a Love of Reading February 2019 Over the next few months, we will be discussing the 5 W’s’(what, why, who, when, where) and H (how) to learn to foster a love of reading in all our students…

Moving On Up January Winners

The Library Learning Commons is once again doing the Moving On Up program this year. When a student goes up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our ‘Moving…

Week At A Glance February 11 - 15

Click the photo of Miss. Gervais' students to be directed to the PDF version of Week At A Glance.

Reconciliation Students Recognized

During the Seven Sacred Teachings Courage Awards, our students who received their First Reconciliation Sacrament were recognized. Please keep these students in your prayers as they prepare for their First…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Courage

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance February 4 - 8

Our PreK students visited the Senior's Center this week. Click on the photo to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance.  

Grade Two Students Visit OLA

Our Grade Two students visited Our Lady of the Assumption Parish on Friday to learn more about the sacrament of baptism. They were eager to answer Father Les' questions and to watch a doll get baptised.…

Week At A Glance January 28 - February 1

Please click on the photo of our students participating in Read for 15 to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance. 

Nature Club

Three students in M Rivera's class decided they wanted to form a Nature Club after Mrs. O'Gorman read the book What Matters by Alison Hughes. The club includes the students in M Rivera's class and they…

How to View My Child's Progress in Edsby

Please click here if you are having difficulty with viewing your child's progress in Edsby. If you continue to have issues viewing your child's progress after following the instructions please contact…

Mrs. Taylor Visited 1E

Miss. Eleniak's class invited Mrs. Taylor from our First Nations, Metis and Inuit Team to join their class for an art activity. Mrs. Taylor read the story, Sky Sisters, by Jan Bourdeau which was about…

Mrs. Scherrens' Kindergarten Class Builds

Check out the pictures of Mrs. Scherren's Kindergarten students with the 3-D shapes they created. Nice work!

Week At A Glance January 21 - 25

Mme Fader's Kindergarten students helped out our school community this week by helping with recycling. Please click on the photo to be taken to Week At A Glance for January 21 - 25. 

Week At A Glance January 14 - 18

Our students and staff are really enjoying putting on their "God Glasses" and sharing what they see! Check out this bulletin board in our gathering area. Click on the photo to be taken to Week At A Glance.

Mystery Reads

Miss. Eleniak's Grade One class invited Miss. Kurtz's Grade Two class to join together for a Mystery Read activity.  The students were partnered up and opened wrapped up books for their book reveal.…

Miss. Eleniak's Class Spreading Kindness

Miss. Eleniak’s class was busy spreading kindness to our school community by making bookmarks that students can choose during their library time. Each EOLRS student will receive a bookmark that will…

Christmas in 2K

The students in Miss. Kurtz's class were very busy today working on Christmas activities!

Week At A Glance January 7 - 11

Please click the photo of our PreK students hosting a tea with our wonderful CWL ladies to be directed to the PDF of Week At A Glance for January 7 - 11.

Mrs. Cumming/Duda's Class Built Inukshuks

The students in Mrs. Cumming/Duda's class sure enjoyed building Inukshuks as part of their Social Studies lesson!

EOLRS Advent Concerts

Thank you CWL Volunteers!

We had some lovely ladies from the Catholic Women's League (CWL) visit our school this week to talk to our students about St. Francis and the first nativity. It was a memorable event as students dressed…

Week At A Glance December 17 - 21

Please click on this photo from intramurals this week to be taken to the PDF version of Week At A Glance.

Mrs. Delaurier's Class

Last week Mrs. Delaurier's class participated in The Hour of Code by using Bee-Bott and ScratchJr. 

Helping Your Children with Self Regulation During…

We really like the suggestions in this article for helping your child self-regulate during this busy time of year. Click on the photo to be taken to the PDF version. 

Week At A Glance December 10 - 14

Please click on the photo to be directed to the PDF version of Week At A Glance December 10 - 14.

Congratulations to our First Reconciliation Students

A number of our students received their First Reconciliation on Sunday. There was a beautiful service led by Father Les, which was followed by students completing their First Reconciliation. Thanks to…

Information About Smudging

Please click the photo to be taken to the PDF version.

Seven Sacred Teachings - Love

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance December 3 - 7

Bree had the perfect shirt on today! Click the photo to read this week's Week At A Glance.

Christmas & New Years Mass Schedule

Mrs. Cumming/Mrs. Duda's Class Makes Igloos

Mrs. Cumming/Mrs. Duda's Grade Two students are learning about Iqaluit in Social Studies. They built igloos this week as part of a lesson.  

2018 Penitential Services

Week At A Glance November 26 - 30

December is almost here. I've included upcoming December events in Week At A Glance so you can plan accordingly. Note the Advent Concerts start at 12:30 p.m. Please click on the photo to be taken to the…

Mrs. Scherrens' Kindergarten Students Build

Students are demonstrating how well they can share space, ideas, and materials. The goal was to create a building with walls, a roof, windows, and doors. --submitted by Mrs. Scherrens

Week At A Glance November 19 - 23

Mrs. Gates/Mrs. Tighe's Grade One Class was asked "How Do You See Peace?" and created this beautiful art. Please click on the photo to be taken to the PDF version of Week At A Glance.

Alberta Science Network Visited our Grade Twos

Our Grade Two classes had a special visit from Meagan, an engineer that works at Stantec and with the Alberta Science Network. Each class had an hour-long "Exploring Liquids" session. Meagan demonstrated…

Free Scholastic Books

Congratulations to all of our students who won a free Scholastic book from the Book Fair last week. A name was drawn from each class.  

Congratulations Jillian

A big congratulations to Jillian who was the winner of the Scholastic Book Fair draw. Jillian won $25 for herself and her teacher, Miss. Kurtz, to spend at the book fair. 

Seven Sacred Teachings - Humility

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

STEM in Mrs. Delaurier's Class

On Halloween Mrs. Delaurier's students read the story “Room on a Broom” and participated in a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics) activity to make a “broom”.  The goal was to…

Week At A Glance November 12 - 16

Please click on the photo to be redirected to the PDF version of Week At A Glance November 12 - 16.

1E's Family Pumpkin Carving Night

The students and parents of Miss. Eleniak's Grade 1 class gathered together to carve pumpkins for Halloween.A special thank-you to Alan and Shawna Eleniak for donating treats and pumpkins for the students…

White Elephant Sale

Please click on the photo to read the letter from School Council about the White Elephant Sale. We are so excited School Council is doing this event again this year!

Week At A Glance November 5 - 9

A big thank you to Cst. Kyle Fader and Cst. Kevin Walsh for joining our Halloween Parade on Wednesday! Click on a photo to read November 5 - 9 Week At A Glance.

EOLRS Advent Concerts

How to View My Child's Progress on Edsby

Please click on the photo in order to view the PDF titled, How to View My Child's Progress on Edsby.

Pumpkin Prayer in Miss. Eleniak's Class

A lot of fun things are happening in 1E! Today, they carved a pumpkin and the students were taught the pumpkin prayer. On our pumpkin, there are eyes to thank God for all the beauty that we see that…

Week At A Glance October 29 - November 2

Please ensure you read Week At A Glance as there is important information about Parent Teacher Interviews and Halloween. Please click on the photo to link to the PDF.

How To Book Your Parent Teacher Interview

Parent Teacher Interviews are coming up quickly. Parents will be able to book an interview online starting at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 29. Please click the photo to access the instructions for how to…

Book Care and Library Learning Commons Policies and…

Home Reading and Library exchange will be starting soon. Please take some time to read through the Library Learning Commons Policies so you are able to help your children meet the Library Learning Commons…

Week At A Glance October 22 - 26

Cat Chat Concert

Free Books

I'm sure you have heard us say it before, but we need to say it again, our School Council is AMAZING!!! During the 2017-2018 school year, School Council provided funds for Mrs. O'Gorman to purchase a…

Mrs. Stewart's Class Learns About Fall

Grade 1 Stewart has spent the last few weeks learning about Fall. We had an opportunity to go on a Fall walk last week and collect materials to make our very own “Leaf Man” inspired by the book written…

Week At A Glance October 15 - 19

Mme Masikewich's Grade Two French class finished moving into their beautiful new classroom in our new portables today. They also earned a pj day so it was an extra special day for them! Click on the…

Our Lady of Assumption Parish News

Click the photo to view the PDF version.

Feast Day Celebration

Thanks Miss. Gervais' class for leading us in our Feast Day Celebration last week!

Week At A Glance October 8 - 12

Seven Sacred Teachings - Truth

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Hot Lunch and Milk Program Registration Information

Week At A Glance October 1 - 5

Apple Day in Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten Class

Mrs. Tighe’s class had a wonderful day of apple learning last week. We did Apple sorting, Apple graphing, sang Apple songs, did an Apple craft and even made Apple sauce! What an awesome day!    --submitted…

Upcoming Parish Mission

Proposed New Church Parish Meeting

Week At A Glance September 24 - 28

Inside Out Day

Our first Theme Day of the year was Inside Out Day - what a fun day!

Hidden Valley Garden U-Pick Field Trip and Stone Soup…

At the end of the 2017/18 school year, our Kindergarten students went on a field trip to Hidden Valley Garden U-Pick. Farmer Jim gave students a tractor ride and allowed students to plant seeds in the…

Week At A Glance September 17 - 21

How to Care for Books

Miss. Eleniak’s Grade One class had a Library presentation today! We learned about what good book care looks like and how we can be the best readers we can be! Thank you Mrs.Spotter for joining our…

Mme Masikewich's Grade Two Students Love Science

Mme Masikewich's students are learning about the characteristics of various liquids and tested how many water drops could fit on a penny. Some students were able to get 50 drops onto a penny.

Week At A Glance September 10 - 13

Congratulations Nolan

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools held a RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program Photo Contest. One of our students, Nolan, in Grade Three, was one of the lucky winners of a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate. Congratulations…

Building in Mrs. Belcher's Class

Students Worked together as a team to try and build the tallest structure using marshmallows and spaghetti.   Submitted by Mrs. Belcher

First Assembly of the 2018-2019 School Year

Last week we had our first assembly of the 2018-2019 school year. Some of the important school rules were reviewed and all of our staff introduced themselves to our students. The assembly concluded with…

Welcome to Our New Staff

We are pleased to share we have the following new staff: Mlle Mylaine Boucher, Grade One French Immersion Miss. Lynne Kurtz, Grade Two English Mlle Mary LeBlanc, Grade Two French Immersion Mrs. Melanie…

Congratulations Mme Campbell

We would like to congratulate Mme Campbell on becoming the Vice Principal of EOLRS! Mme Campbell was formerly one of our Grade Three French Immersion teachers and filled in as Vice Principal for a couple…

Farewell Mrs. Trieber

We are sad to be saying farewell to Mrs. Trieber as she starts a brand new adventure at St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer. EOLRS students and staff are sure going to miss Mrs. Trieber's infectious…

Important Dates

We are very excited about seeing our students next week! Please make note of the upcoming important dates and contact the office if you have any questions (403-343-2568). PreK Parent Information Session…

Important Dates and Information

Friday, June 29, 2018 Office closes for the summer Monday, August 20, 2018 Office reopens for the 2018-2019 School Year and new registrations Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Meet the…

Year-End Picnic with our Bethany Buddies

Our Leadership Team hosted a year-end picnic with our Bethany Buddies. They shared their talents by performing for our buddies, enjoyed a picnic with them, and then showed our buddies around the school…

RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program Reminds You to…

Check out the cool backpacks our students received to take their Summer Reading Program books home in. These will be returned to the school in August and will be their Library bag for the 2018-2019 school…

Week At A Glance June 25 - 28

Week at A Glance June 25-28, 2018   He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him. HEBREWS 7:25 NIV   NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, JUNE 29   Monday, June 25 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students…

Grade Three Book Swap

Our Grade Three students brought in an old book to swap with a new book to read over the summer. Reading through the summer supports and builds on students' reading and language skills. A variety of…

Moving on Up Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program

This week our PreK to Grade Two students received their brand new Summer Reading Program bag and chose the library books that they get to borrow for the entire summer break. You will also find a bookmark…

Week At A Glance June 18 - 22

Week at A Glance June 18-22, 2018   Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called. TIMOTHY 6:12 NASB   Monday, June 18 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students…

Miss Eleniak's Class Learned About Sun Safety

Thank you to Rupan for joining Miss. Eleniak's grade 1 class to present to us all about how we can take care of our skin and protect it from the sun. We learned about what SPF means, how we can protect…

Sports Day 2018

Sports Day was a huge success because of our amazing staff, volunteers, EOLRS School Council and community sponsors! Many thanks to all the volunteers, School Council, Tim Hortons and Olymel for making…

Hidden Valley Field Trip

Our Kindergarten students made the annual field trip to Hidden Valley Farm last week. Every year our Kindergarten students go to Hidden Valley and Famer Jim helps them plant vegetables and takes them…

Week At A Glance June 9 & 10

Week at A Glance June 11-15, 2018   Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people. EPHISIANS 6:7 NIV   Monday, June 11 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students have school Monday,…

Thank you Big Moo!

Our PreK classes had a community day this week. They enjoyed the sping weather down at the lake. They topped off their activities with a tour and treat at the Big Moo.

Grade Three students had a visit from Kvitka - Red…

Our grade three students have been studying Ukraine as part of the social studies curriculum. They had a special visit from some of the members of Kvitka, the Red Deer Ukrainian Dance Club, this week.…

Grade One Students Learn About Plants

Nick Hawla, who is currently studying Horticulture at Olds College, had joined our Grade 1 classes to present about the parts of plants, different types of flowers and how to plant. Students explored…

Week At A Glance June 4 - 8

Week at A Glance June 4 - 8, 2018   Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. DEUTERONOMY 6:5 NIV   Monday, June 4 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten…

The Breadlady Visited Again

We were fortunate to have The Breadlady at our school again this week. Those grade three students who did not attend her in-school field trip last week were able to attend this week. Much fun was had…

Summer Reading Program News

We have started preparing for our award-winning Summer Reading Program - RDCRS READS. By the end of June, our Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Two students will choose up to eight books to take home and read…

Grade One English Students Teach Us About Our Senses

Last week our grade one students shared what they learned about the five senses during their Project Based Learning showcase on Friday. Students created a slideshow presentation that they proudly showed…

Week At A Glance May 28 - June 1, 2018

Week at A Glance May 28 - June 1, 2018   The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. THESSALONIANS 5:28 NASB   Monday, May 28 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students have school Monday, May 28…

The Breadlady Visited Grade Threes

Our grade three students are fortunate to experience an in-school field trip this month. The Breadlady was here this week and will be here again next week for the remainder of our grade three students.…

Pre-Kindergarten Project Based Learning

Our Pre-Kindergarten students have been learning about their bodies, including how to get them stronger through exercise and eating healthy foods. They shared what they learned last week during two showcases…

Mlle Bulger's Class's Pizzarific Tuesday

Mlle Bulger’s class had a pizzarific day Tuesday. We wrote recipes for how to make pizza, found out the most popular kind of pizza and graphed our results, and finished off by making our own delicious…

Celebration of Excellence

Congratulations to the following staff for receiving their 10 Year Service Award: Lila Tighe Angela Fercho Pearl O'Gorman Sherri Lavalle Lynda Gamroth Congratulations to Nicole Eleniak for being inducted…

PreK Visited Sylvan Family Chiropractic

Our PreK students are learning about their bodies and how to keep them healthy. They had a great field trip to Sylvan Family Chiropractic where Dr. Lance taught them how to keep their bodies healthy…

Week At A Glance May 21 - 25

Week at A Glance May 21 - 25, 2018   Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.  Matthew 5:9 NIV   No School Friday May 18 & Monday May 21   Monday, May 21 - No School Tuesday,…

Mme Campbell's Grade Three Students Researched the…

On May 16 we celebrated EOLRS’s 10th birthday! In honour of this special event, our class researched the history of our school. This is what we learned:   In 2006 they started the sod turning to build…

2017-2018 Religion Retreat

A huge thank you to Mrs. Hebert for organizing this year's Religion Retreat. Our school community came together in our Gathering Area in the morning for a staff led liturgy. Students were then placed…

Super Readers

As many of you are aware, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake generously donated coupons for kid's meals to our Library again this year. Each class will have an opportunity to win kid's meals for each student…

Miss. McMillan's Class is Learning about Boats and…

Boats and Buoyancy is such a fun unit. Miss. McMillan's students are really enjoying all of the fun activities Miss. McMillan uses to teach her students about this subject!

Week At A Glance April 14 - 18

Week At A Glance May 14 - 18, 2018 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. I PETER 5:7 NIV   No School Friday May 18 & Monday May 21 Monday, May 14 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students…

Mental Health Awareness Week

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year was "Natural Ways to Well Being." On Monday, our Leadership Team visited all of our classrooms to teach our students what Mental Health Week is all…

First Eucharist

Congratulations to our students who received the sacrament of First Communion on Sunday!  Ryden D. Cameron D. Jax D. Barrett G. Mckaela H. Hudson K. Jace L. Presley L. Milana P. Paisley R. Tenley S.…

Call to Protect Workshops

Mayor Sean McIntyre Kicked Off the Summer Reading…

We love it when Mayor Sean McIntyre comes to visit our school! Our students enjoyed the two books he chose to read, Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type and We're All Wonders. Mayor McIntyre spoke to our…

April Moving On Up Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Wisdom

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance May 7 - 11

Week at A Glance May 7 - 11, 2018   Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit. ROMANS 5:5 NASB   Mental Health Week May 7 - 11,…

Mrs. Gamroth will be at EMTS Next Year

It is bittersweet to share the news that I will be leaving our EOLR family at the end of June to start a new adventure at EMTS in September. I have absolutely loved my time at this amazing school over…

Mlle Bulger is Heading to EMTS

It is with bittersweet emotions that I announce that I will be transferring schools for next year. I have accepted a grade 5 French Immersion position at École Mother Teresa. EOLR is truly a school that…

Miss Eleniak's Class Focuses on Nutrition and Mental…

April was deemed "April Apples" in Miss. Eleniak's Grade One class. All of April there was a focus on healthy eating and mental health. Students worked together to make healthy choices and eat foods that…

Mme Masikewich's Class Visited Our Bethany Buddies

Mme Masikewich's class walked over to Bethany Care on Wednesday to spend some time with our Bethany Buddies. Her students taught the seniors how to make tissue paper butterflies using clothespins and…

Week At A Glance April 30 - May 4

Week at A Glance April 30 - May 4, 2018   Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up. EPHESIANS 4:29 NIV   Monday, April 30 - Wednesday/Friday…

EOLRS History Scavenger Hunt hosted by 3CF

Mme Campbell's Grade Three French Immersion students have been researching the history of EOLRS to mark our tenth anniversary. They used the information they learned to create a scavenger hunt as a fun…

EOLRS Leadership Team

This year is the first year with Grade Three students at EOLRS. Mrs. Gamroth, our School Counsellor, had a wonderful idea - create a Grade Three Leadership Team. Students who were interested in this group…

Litterless Lunch Results

To celebrate Earth Day, Mrs. O'Gorman and Mrs. Stewart organized Litterless Lunch again this year. Students were asked to bring a Litterless Lunch and the class that produced the least amount of garbage…

Week At A Glance April 23 - 27

Week at A Glance April 23 - 27, 2018 Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. PROVERBS 4:26 NASB   Monday, April 23 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students have school Monday,…

Tacky Tourist Theme Day

Our students had fun dressing up for our Tacky Tourist theme day. Mrs. Tighe's students were all smiles while they showed off their costumes.

Grade One Lenten Social Justice Project

Our grade one classes collaborated on a Lenten Social Justice project - a Food Donation Challenge. They collected donations of snack items that we will be using for students at EOLRS. This project was…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Honesty

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Mrs. Stewart's Class Created Travel Brochures

It was Tacky Tourist day today. Mrs. Stewart’s Grade 1 class was dreaming of the perfect vacation and creating travel brochures during Language Arts. They have been working hard on their writing skills! 

Congratulations Jayda

Some of our classes participated in the 23rd Annual CWL Edmonton Diocesan Poster Contest. The theme of the contest was "Unwrapping and Using the Gifts of the Spirit" and there were 330 entries in total.…

Week At A Glance April 16 - 20

Week at A Glance April 16 - 20, 2018 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one Can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. ECCLESIASTES…

March Moving On Up Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Mrs. Belcher's Class Made Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Mrs. Belcher's class is learning about Ukraine in social studies and had an opportunity to make Ukrainian Easter Eggs before Easter. 

Second Sunday of Easter

A big thank you to Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class for the great job leading Second Sunday of Easter Liturgy. They did a great job!

Mrs. Tighe's Class Decorated Easter Eggs

Mrs. Tighe's students had lots of fun getting messy while being creative on Monday!

We Celebrated Carnival de Quebec

The Carnival de Quebec, a winter carnival, started in 1890 as a way to celebrate winter. The first modern winter carnival happened in the year 1955 to encourage people to visit Quebec. This is a French-Canadian…

Congratulations Sage!

All of our student's names were entered into a draw to win twenty-five dollars worth of books for themselves and their teacher from the Scholastic Book Fair. Congratulations to Sage, who won books for…

Miss Gervais' class had a Salad Party

Miss. Gervais brought in her Tower Garden and students planted seeds in the rockwool. Seeds included dill, tomato, kale, lettuce, celery, peas, swiss chard, basil, broccoli and chives.  Once the seeds…

Week At A Glance March 26 - March 29, 2018

Week at A Glance March 26 - 29, 2018   Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. I PETER 3:8 NIV   NO SCHOOL Friday March 30 (Good Friday) & Monday April 2 (Easter…

Career Day

Last week our students had an opportunity to dress up as a person in the job/profession they hope to have when they grow up. This ignited conversations about future goals and steps students need to take…

Week At A Glance March 19 - 22

Week at A Glance March 19 - 22, 2018   In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. PROVERBS 3:6 NASB   NO SCHOOL Friday March 23, 2018 Monday, March 19 - Wednesday/Friday…

February Moving On Up Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Miss McMillan's Class Celebrates Pi Day

Miss McMillan's Class celebrated Pi Day and Albert Einstien's birthday today with pies and Oreos. 

Safer Winter Highways Team Visited EOLRS

We were very blessed to be a part of the 11th Annual Safer Winter Highways campaign. This campaign is sponsored by Alberta Transportation and the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association,…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Respect

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Easter Triduum Poster

Week At A Glance March 12 - 16

Week at A Glance March 12 - 16, 2018   We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. I JOHN 3:2 NASB   Monday, March 12 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students…

Third Week Lent Liturgy

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class led the Third Week Lent Liturgy on Monday and did a great job!

Week At A Glance March 5 - 9

Week at A Glance March 5 - 9, 2018   Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ. 2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 NASB   Please note - There is NO SCHOOL March 8 & 9 Monday, March 5 - Wednesday/Friday…

Second Week of Lent Liturgy led by Mrs. Delaurier's…

Mrs. Delaurier's class did a wonderful job leading our Second Week of Lent Liturgy on Thursday.

100 Days of School

Check out the fun that was had by our Grade One students on the 100th day of school.

Week At A Glance February 26 - March 2, 2018

Week at A Glance February 26 - March 2, 2018   We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. EPHESIANS 2:10 NIV   There is NO SCHOOL February 19 - 23 Friday, February 23 - Last…

Book Chatter "The Fabulous Friend Machine"

Book Chatter is a new idea for a blog, in which we will talk about books recommended by parents/guardians or ourselves. If you have any chatter you would like to add, please feel free to do so by emailing pearl.ogorman@rdcrs.ca. …

Ash Wednesday Service

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast

Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast was a huge success again this year! Many thanks to Olymel for donating sausage, Tim Horton's for donating coffee, School Council for providing the funds for…

Day of Confessions

Seven Sacred Teachings - Love

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance February 12-16

Week at A Glance February 12 - February 16, 2018   God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31 NASB   Monday, February 12 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students have school…

Postcards for Peace Response

Over the past six years, our students have participated in the veterans postcard program, called "Postcards for Peace,"  in conjunction with Remembrance Day. In October, I order free postcards and other…

Our Lady of Victory Camp and Camp Encounter Survey

Over the years, Our Lady of Victory Camp and Camp Encounter have offered young people in the Archdiocese unique Catholic experiences in beautiful natural settings. Both have played important roles in…

Moving On Up January Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Ash Wednesday Services

Celebrating Family Literacy Day

To celebrate Family Literacy Day our students dressed up as their favourite book character and read, or were read to, for at list fifteen minutes on Friday.

Week At A Glance February 5 - 9

Week at A Glance February 5 - February 9, 2018   Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27 NASB Monday, February 5 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students have…

Fun in Mrs. Fercho's Class

Mrs. Fercho's class had a blast colouring the snow with food colouring and water this week. --submitted by Mrs. Fercho

Week At A Glance January 29 to February 1

Week at A Glance January 29 - February 1, 2018   Every good and perfect gift is from above, Coming down from the Father James 1:17 NIV   No School Friday February 2 due to Professional Development  …

Thank you Father Les!

We were blessed to have Father Les at the school for two days this week. All of our classes had an opportunity to meet with Father and participate in a discussion about prayer. Following all of the visits…

Mme Fader's French Kindergarten Students Go Skating

Thank you to the volunteers for helping Mme Fader's Kindergarten students enjoy a great time skating!  A big thank you as well to the Town of Sylvan Lake for creating and maintaining the many outdoor…

January Super Readers

Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake has generously donated coupons for kid's meals to the Library again this year. Each class will have an opportunity to win kid's meals for each student by being Super Readers.…

Miss McMillan's Students Learn Some French

Miss McMillan’s class had one of EOLR’s French experts to come in and teach them French! Our Grade Two English students are studying the Canadian community of Meteghan, where you’d find a lot of…

Mrs. Gates' Class Learns About Winter

Mrs. Gates' students have been learning about winter. You can see her students being hibernating bats and making snowflakes with pattern blocks in the photos. --submitted by Mrs. Gates

Week At A Glance January 22 - 26

Week at A Glance January 22-26, 2018   All things have been created through Him and for Him. Colossians 1:16 NASB   Monday, January 22- Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students have school Monday, January…

Mrs. Fader's English Kindergarten Class went Skating

Mrs. Fader's students had a lot of fun skating on the outdoor rink near the school. Thanks to the volunteers and of course the Town of Sylvan Lake for creating and maintaining all of the outdoor rinks…

Lost and Found is Out of Control

Our Lost and Found items have been laid out and teachers have been taking classes to look through the items. Any items left unclaimed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 will be donated.

Congratulations to our Students who Received the Sacrament…

Congratulations to our Grade Two students who received the sacrament of Reconciliation on December 2.  These students were recognized during our Celebration this morning. May God be with you as you continue…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Courage

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Week At A Glance January 15 - 19

Week at A Glance January 15 - 19, 2018   Like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behaviour. Peter 1:15 NASB   Monday, January 15- Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students…

Basketball Intramurals

Mrs. Hebert started basketball intramurals this week and the students are loving it!

3C Science-a-palooza

Ms. Cowie’s challenged themselves on this frigid day to make a sound producing instrument using materials found in our classroom. We named them and demonstrated the sounds they made! --submitted by…

The Giving Tree Success

Mme Fader's two Kindergarten classes set up The Giving Tree in the Gathering Area at the beginning of December. The purpose of The Giving Tree was to collect winter clothing for local families and the…

Learning about Courage

Today we were blessed with a visit from Mrs. Norman and Mrs. Taylor from The Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Support Team. Each class received a visit from either Mrs.…

December Super Readers

Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake has generously donated coupons for kid's meals to the Library again this year. Each class will have an opportunity to win kid's meals for each student by being Super Readers.…

Moving on Up December Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Central Alberta Brain Injury Society Visited Us

Thank you to the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society for visiting our school on Tuesday and teaching our students about the brain. Students visited the five stations during their class' time slot and…

Miss. Gervais' Students Play Angry Birds

Before the break, Miss. Gervais's class took over the Gathering Area playing Angry Birds. Many laughs and cheers could be heard as students shot the slingshot at the angry birds and even Miss. Gervais.…

Registration is now open!

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration is now open!  To fill out the form, click here. Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal and immigration documentation for registration.

Week At A Glance January 8 -12

Week at A Glance January 8 - 12, 2017   God has not given us a spirit of timidity, But of power and love and discipline. II TIMOTHY 1:7 NASB Welcome back   Monday, January 8 - 8:00 a.m. - Pre-Kindergarten…

Santa Claus Visited EOLRS

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration (2018-2019)

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten online registration for the 2018/2019 school year starts on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.  You will be able to fill out the online form; however, you will not…

Mrs. Belcher and Miss. Eleniak's Classes Collaborated…

In preparation for our Bethany Buddies visiting us at the school this week, Mrs. Belcher's class hand wrote recipes, which they then followed, to make treats for our guests.  Miss. Eleniak's class painted…

Mme Masikewich's Class Utilizing our New Technology

Our school just purchased "Osmo" for each class. Osmo is an interactive, hands-on way to play with words, numbers and shapes. Essentially, there is a mirror in which the camera of an iPad picks up what…

Mme Masikewich's Class Explored Iqaluit

We have begun our study on Iqaluit, Nunavut. Last week, we explored the town and walked around using Google maps, we even dropped ourselves into school and were able to walk around the hallways looking…

Mrs. Fader's Students Led Third Week Advent Liturgy

Thank you to Mrs. Fader's Kindergarten students for leading Third Week Advent Liturgy on Monday!  Great job!

Mme Campbell's Class Delivered Cards to Bethany Buddies

The Christmas Spirit was alive and well when the Grade Three French class walked to the Bethany Centre to deliver 61 handmade Christmas cards to every resident. The smiles of appreciation were heartwarming!…

Week At A Glance December 18 - 22

Week at A Glance December 18-22, 2017   You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength MARK 12:30 NASB   Our students…

Important Advent Concert Information

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are so excited for our upcoming Advent Concert. The concert will be on Wednesday December 20th at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:45pm. As we will be at Mother Teresa School…

PreK Advent Family Session

On Monday our PreK classes were together with their families for the Advent Family Session.  Families participated in Advent themed activities, made ornaments, had a snack, sang songs and ready about…

Mrs. Scherren's PreK Class Learned How to Use an Alphabet…

How Mme Campbell's Class Starts the Day

Students enjoy starting their day with play! In French Immersion, that play happens tout en Français, bien sur, building vocabulary in a fun and calming way! ---Submitted by Mme Campbell

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten online registration for the 2018/2019 school year, starts on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. The application form will be made available on Friday, December 22,…

Mlle Bulger's Class Juice Sale

Mlle Bulger’s class raised $318 from their juice sale. They had a great time counting money and delivering the juice. A huge thank you goes out to our parent volunteers who helped make the juice and…

Miss. Gervais' Students Led the Second Week of Advent…

Thanks to Miss. Gervais' class for leading Liturgy on Monday!  Great job!

An Elf Arrived in Miss. Eleniak's Classroom

An elf arrived in Miss. Eleniak's classroom from the North Pole.  With the focus now on Christmas, her class has been reading a Christmas story daily and loving it.  

Week At A Glance December 11-15

Week at A Glance December 11 - 15, 2017   Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. ROMANS 12:9 NIV    Monday, December 11 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students have school…

Introducing Bookella, our Mobile Library Cart

Mrs. O'Gorman held a contest for the PreK and Kindergarten classes to name her mobile library cart. Mrs. Tighe's class was the winner of the contest with their submission of Bookella. They won a book…

Moving on Up November Winners

When a student moves up a level/niveau in our Home Reading Program, they qualify to submit their name in our "Moving On Up" monthly draw. This year, Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake is generously supporting…

Mlle Mueller's Class Led Our First Week of Advent…

Thank you to Mlle Mueller's Class for leading our First Week of Advent Liturgy on Monday. A special thank you to Miss. Kurtz's class for joining in during the songs.

Our November Super Readers

Chopped Leaf in Sylvan Lake has generously donated coupons for kid's meals to the Library again this year. Each class will have an opportunity to win kid's meals for each student by being Super Readers.…

2D Participates in The Hour of Code

Students in Mrs Delaurier’s class participated in the Hour of Code.  The Hour of Code is where students learn about computer programming.  --submitted by Mrs. Delaurier

What has Mme Masikewich's Class Been Learning About?

This month, we explored how geography, language, culture, and economics—among other things—help to make each community unique. Using the Chromebooks, we examined the importance of history in shaping…

White Elephant Sale Success

Our students had a great time shopping for gifts for their family during our annual White Elephant sale!  A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers who organized this event and to everyone who donated…

Mrs. Gates' Class is Learning About Colours

Ms. Cowie's Class "Catching Snowflakes"

Ms. Cowie's Class used oil pastels to create some beautiful art that has been used to decorate the school.

Week At A Glance December 4 - 8

Week at A Glance December 4 - 8, 2017   Praise the Lord in song, For He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth. Isaiah 12:5 NASB    Monday, December 4 - Wednesday/Friday…

Mrs. Trieber's Gym Students Learn About Broomball

The Giving Tree

Mrs. Scherren's PreK Class Built Bridges

Our PreK students have been learning about fairy Tales.  Mrs. Scherren's PreK class built bridges today to go along with Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Jersey Day

Jersey Day was Thursday.  Jersey Day helped our students make connections, build relationships and promoted school spirit.

Celebrating the First Canadian Teacher

Thursday our school celebrated the Franco-Canadian feast day of Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys. It actually takes place on November 25th, but we wanted to celebrate here at EOLRS. We learned that Sainte…

Week At A Glance November 27 - December 1

Week at A Glance November 27-December 1, 2017   Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, And I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NASB     Monday, November 27 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students…

Seven Sacred Teachings - Humility

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Advent Penitential Services

Math Centres in Ms. Kurtz's Class

Ms. Kurtz's class is working on subitizing and numbers from 1 - 20.  Here they are during math centres.  

December 1st - Family Dance and Cake/Cookie Walk

Week At A Glance November 20-23

Week at A Glance November 20-23, 2017   All things for which you pray and ask, Believe that you have received them, And they will be granted you. Mark 11:24 NASB   NO SCHOOL Friday, November 24th due…

We Continue to Collect Donations for the White Elephant…

If you haven't already done so please take the time to read the letter that went home about the White Elephant Sale.  The letter can be found here. This is an annual social justice project that has always…

Congratulations Olivia

Thank you to Tandy from Usborne for holding a draw for a free book during the book fair last week. Olivia's name was drawn and she won a great book titled, The Usborne Very First Dictionary in French.…

Rosary Recess

A number of our students made the decision to join Mlle Bulger in the chapel to deepen their understanding about praying the rosary during recess today.

Mlle Bulger's Class Enjoying Science

Mlle Bulger’s class enjoyed learning about magnets and their polarity in science class. They had a great time making toy cars move with just a magnetic wand and a magnet taped to a car. They didn’t…

Mme Campbell's Class Visited Our Bethany Buddies

Mme Campbell's class had a lot of fun spending time with our Bethany Buddies this morning.  They read the Bethany residents a prayer they wrote, did a word search and then read the residents an English…

Lost and Found Overflowing

Our Lost and Found is overflowing and taking over a large part of our Gathering Area. While at the school please take a moment to look through the Lost and Found to see if any of your child's belongings…

Learning about Humility

Val Norman, one of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Support Team members, spent the day teaching our students about Humility on Wednesday.  We will be having an awards celebration Monday morning during…

Math Centers

Check out Mme Masikewich's class enjoying math centers in these photos.

Grade Twos Learn About Inukshuks and Sled Dogs

Our Grade Two students were fortunate to have Tracy Meneen come and do a presentation about Inukshuks and sled dogs. The grade twos learned there are different types of Inukshuks, some some words in the…

Ms. Cowie and Mrs. Gates' Classes are Reading Buddies

Ms. Cowie's students partnered up with Mrs. Gates' students and took the time to read them a story last week. Some of the Reading Buddies were siblings, which made this special opportunity even better.

Mrs. Trieber's Gym Students Love Handball

Week At A Glance November 13-17

Week at A Glance November 13-17, 2017   Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 NASB     Monday, November 13 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten…

Reporting Your Child Late or Absent

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are asking that you call the office AND inform the teacher if your child is going to be late or absent from school.  We have an attendance line that can be accessed 24/7. …

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Thank you to our honoured guests for being a part of our Remembrance Day Ceremony this morning and for your service!  Our grade two students did a fantastic job leading the ceremony - thank you!

Usborne Book Fair

Thank you to Mrs. Tandy from Usborne for holding a Book Fair to coincide with Parent Teacher Interviews.  Book fairs help to build our Library resources and we appreciate all of your support!

Fun in the Snow

Our students really enjoyed playing in the snow this week during recess!

Purdy's Field Trip Fundraiser

Mrs. Delaurier's Class Went to Iqaluit

Mrs. Delaurier's class is learning about Iqaluit in Social Studies and enjoyed taking a "trip" there as part of their lessons!

Week At A Glance November 6 - 8

Week at A Glance November 6 - 8, 2017   Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV   NO SCHOOL Thursday & Friday (November 9 and 10th)    …

Mme Masikewich's Class Learning About Magnets

Mme Masikewich's class had a blast exploring magnets and finding things that are magnetic during science class.

Mme Campbell's Class Working on Writing Skills

Students in Grade 3 French are working on writing skills using their dictionaries, reading a play script with a friend and reading to self.

White Elephant Sale

Mrs. Gates' Class led our All Saints Day Celebration

Thank you to Mrs. Gates' class for doing an excellent job leading our All Saints Day Celebration this afternoon!

PreK at the Seniors Center

Mrs. Neilly and Mrs. Scherren's PreK classes were at the Nexsource Center spending time with seniors.  They played games, did crafts and played at the Nexsource Play Space.  It was a very fun day!

Mrs. Neilly's PreKs Exploring Nature

On Friday both of Mrs. Neilly's PreK classes went on a nature walk to collect items for their Loose Part Play.

Week At A Glance October 30 - November 3

Week at A Glance October 30 - November 3, 2017   Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 NASB   Monday, October 30 - Wednesday/Friday…

What Day Does Your Child Have Library?

Students are expected to bring their Library books (all grades) and Home Reading books (grades one to three) to school on the day they have Library class to exchange for new books. When Library class…

EOLRS Terry Fox Run

The weather was beautiful and the students had great spirit during the Terry Fox Run in September.  The whole school gathered at 1:15 p.m. and talked about Terry Fox and the importance of the annual…

Grade Ones Working Together

Mrs. Stewart and Mlle Mueller's classes teamed up to build school community as well as to create an opportunity to build friendships by building monsters together. Great idea Ms. Kurtz and Mlle Mueller!

Mme Masikewich's Class Having Fun and Learning

Check out these photos of Mme Masikewich's students enjoying Math and French writing.  Great job boys and girls!

Thank You Mrs. O'Gorman from Miss. Eleniak's Class

Miss. Eleniak's class was lucky enough to have our Librarian, Mrs. O'Gorman, join our class to share what good book care looks like and how students can take part in taking care of their library and home…

Miss. Eleniak's Class is Cross-Curricular Learning

Miss. Eleniak's class is cross-curricular learning! They had so much fun exploring the season of Fall we decided to connect it with our math! We explored outside by going on a walk around our school community…

Miss. McMillan's Class Build's Igloos

Yesterday, Miss. McMillan’s class spent the afternoon learning about Iqaluit’s past. For art, they created and took home an Igloo!

Grade One French Immersion Students Loving Gym Class

Week At A Glance October 23 - 27

Week at A Glance October 23-27, 2017   The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. Corinthians 10:26 NASB     Monday, October 23 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students attend school Monday,…

Mrs. Stewart's Class Loving Our New Move & Play Games

Miss. McMillan's Class Goes to Iqaluit

Miss.McMillan's class collected their boarding passes and took off on an airplane to Iqaluit, Nunavut. The learnt about the colourful houses, the wildlife and the plants in that community. They returned…

Community Reading Area

Some of Miss. Gervais' students were using our Community Reading Area this week.  The Community Reading Area was kindly funded by Brian and Kathy Inglis and is an area for our students to utilize, as…

Library Classes Have Started

Library classes began this week. Our PreK and Kindergarten students had the opportunity to hear Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons read by none other than, Penelope, Pete the Cat's sister.  Students…

Mrs. Delaurier's Class

Mrs. Delaurier's students had a blast writing as many words as they could on the classroom whiteboard table this week.  

Book Donations

As always, the school library continues to accept book donations throughout the year. At present, we are looking for donations of chapter books for our classroom libraries. Any books not used by the school…

Usborne Book Fair

We are happy to share this year Usborne Books will be the vendor for our Book Fair.  Please see the attached poster for more information.      

Seven Sacred Teachings - Truth

Once again this year our students are learning about The Seven Sacred Teachings. The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforce the teachings of our…

Literacy Rocks!

Our students were blessed by a captivating and energetic presentation by famous author, Sigmund Brouwer, on Wednesday morning. Mr. Brouwer had our students, also known as "story ninjas," dancing and…

Mme Fader's Class Learns about Truth, one of The Seven…

Our school is focusing on one of The Seven Sacred Teachings each month this school year.  The Seven Sacred Teachings are values based in First Nations cultural tradition that reinforces the teachings…

Congratulations Lexi

October 8 - 14, 2017 is Fire Prevention Week.  Lexi Marsh sent the Sylvan Lake Fire Department a picture of her family's fire escape plan showing two ways out of their home in case of a fire and won…

Week At A Glance October 16 - 20

Week at A Glance October 16-20, 2017   I am the Good Shepherd; The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. John 10:11 NASB     Monday, October 16 - School Photos - Mrs. Fader’s Kindergarten,…

Sylvan Lake Lions Club Vision Screening

Thank you once again to the Sylvan Lake Lions Club for screening our Kindergarten students for vision problems!  The Lion's Club does this every year for our school and we sure appreciate it!

Kindergarten Classes Enjoying a Fall Walk

Our Kindergarten students had fun collecting leaves and other treasures on a fall walk.

Thank you God for creating us differently!

God created each and everyone of us differently. Miss. Eleniak's class created a picture of how they are thankful to God for each student being different from others. No matter how different we are, All…

Gift of Play

Mrs. Gamroth seized an opportunity for our school to be a part of "The Gift Of Play" and as a result we have some beautiful new interactive games for our students to play at recess.  Thank you to the…

Mlle Bulger's Class Enjoying a Thanksgiving Math Game

Mlle Bulger's class had a great time playing a Thanksgiving Math game. Students were practicing addition facts and laughing as they tried to have the most circles colored on the page.

EOLRS is Grateful

With Thanksgiving being celebrated this weekend a common theme heard throughout the school this week was being thankful.   Mrs. Fercho's Kindergarten class used sidewalk chalk to write a prayer and thank…

Library News

We love Mrs. O'Gorman! She created a mobile library that she will take to Mrs. Neilly's PreK classes and our Kindergarten classes.  We are excited to get library exchange started this month!

Week At A Glance October 10 - 13

Week at A Glance October 10-13, 2017   If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, And believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, You will be saved. ROMANS 10:9 NASB     Monday, October…

Miss. McMillan's Class

Hard work, self confidence and a love for writing, can be seen in these pictures of Miss. McMillan’s grade twos! 

Mrs. Tighe's Class Enjoyed a Fall Walk

Mrs. Tighe shared the following with me about her Friday Kindergarten class: We had a wonderful day learning about fall today! We read stories, talked about the sounds, smells and colours of fall and…

Moving Day

There was a lot of excitement in the air today as our grade three teachers moved their classrooms from the gym and library to the classrooms in the new addition.  Also, Mrs. Scherren's PreK classroom…

Week At A Glance October 2 - 5

Week at A Glance October 2-5, 2017 “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Mark 9:23 NIV     Monday, October 2 - Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten classes have school…

Mlle Bulger's Class Utilizing AIM

Our French Immersion students have been using AIM Language Learning as a classroom tool.  The AIM Language Learning website states:   Authentic learning is achieved through scaffolding techniques which…

Grade One Hidden Valley Field Trip

In June our Kindergarten students went to Hidden Valley Garden U-Pick and planted vegetables.  This week, those same students, now in Grade One, went back to visit Farmer Jim and pick the vegetables…

Apple Day in Mrs. Tighe's Class

We had a wonderful day learning about apples in Kindergarten! We did math and literacy activities, read apple stories, learned all about the life cycle of an apple tree and even learned how an apple is…

Mrs. Stewart's Class Enjoying Math

Mrs. Stewart's class enjoyed working on patterns and numbers today during math centers with Miss. Kurtz.

QSP Kickoff

On Tuesday, we had our QSP kickoff.  QSP is a fundraiser EOLRS is doing in order to raise money for field trips.  During the kickoff, Kyle, from QSP, told our students all about the "Blind Bags" students…

Mrs. Belcher's Class Welcomes Mrs. Neilly's Pre-K…

In focusing on our Division's theme, All Are Welcome, All Belong, Mrs. Belcher's Grade 3 class made and personally delivered greeting cards to Mrs. Neilly's Pre-K classes. Students spent some time getting…

PreK Lake Day

Today the PreK classes enjoyed the nice fall weather down at the lake. They did a scavenger hunt, played at the park, explored the lake and chased seagulls. They had a great day!

Mrs. Gates' Class Received Free Books

Mrs. Gates' class returned their Summer Reading Program books and each student got to choose a free book from the library.  Please ensure your children return their Summer Reading Program books as soon…

Mrs. Tighe's Class Enjoying Play Centers

Miss. McMillan's Class Learning About Technology

Miss. McMillan's Class spent some time using Chromebooks this week, as did many of the other classes in the school. 

Week at A Glance September 25 - 29

Week at A Glance September 25-29, 2017   But Jesus turning and seeing her said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” Matthew 9:22 NASB   Monday, September 25 - Wednesday/Friday…

Indoor PE Classes

With the rainy weather today our students have been having PE classes inside.  The parachute and What Time is It Mr. Wolf? have been popular this morning.

Mrs. Neilly's Pre-K Class Learned about Zacharias…

Summer Reading Program Update

Many of our students have returned their Summer Reading Program bags to the library.  As a reward for participating in the Summer Reading Program, students who bring their books back get to choose a…

Week At A Glance September 18 - 22

Week at A Glance September 18-22, 2017   Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! II Corinthians 9:15 NASB     Monday, September 18 - Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten Program attends school Monday,…

Learning About Language, Cultures and Experiences…

Mrs. Hebert is teaching Mrs. Stewart's class about different languages, cultures, experiences within groups and how we all belong to groups that enrich our individual identity. They read the book Chian…

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish - September Festival

First Communion Registration

Mrs. Tighe's Class' First Day of Kindergarten

Mrs. Tighe's class was all smiles on their first full day of Kindergarten this week.

Week at A Glance September 11-15

Week at A Glance September 11-15, 2017   Give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians 9:7 NIV   Monday, September…

Physical Education Class Safety

Please note EOLRS's Dress Code indicates that students are NOT permitted to wear flip flops to school for safety reasons.  Please see the letter below from our PE Teacher, Mrs. Hebert regarding gym…

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish - September Festival

Week At A Glance September 5-8

Week at A Glance September 5-8, 2017   2017-2018 Division Faith Theme: All are welcome.  All Belong.  Soyez tous les bienvenus. Vous appartenez ici.   No School Monday September 4th - Stat Holiday…

First Day of School - August 31, 2017

Thursday, August 31st is the first day of the 2017-2018 school year.  We are looking forward to seeing our grades one to three students in the morning for the new 8:18 a.m. bell time.  We will be happy…

Meet the Staff

Today we held our Meet the Staff event.  It was so great to see our students and their families and of course meet our new students and families!  Thank you so much to all who attended this event!  

Important Dates and Information

Please make note of the following important dates: Friday, June 30 - Office closes for the summer Wednesday, August 23 - Office opens for the 2017-2018 School Year Tuesday, August 29 - 6:00 p.m. - PreK…

EOLRS's Got Talent

Tuesday was a spectacular day seeing many  students shine on the stage.  God has truly demonstrated that he's blessed many of our students here with incredible talents. We got to witness a whole bunch…

Week At A Glance June 26-30

Week at A Glance June 26-30, 2017   Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5     Tuesday, June 27-11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EOLRS’s…

Sports Day 2016-2017

Much fun was had during our annual Sports Day this week!

RDCRS READS Summer Reading Program Bags

Our students have started bringing home their RDCRS Summer Reading Program books in their new green or blue bags this week.  In the bag you will find a pamphlet about the RDCRS Reads Summer Reading Program,…

Christian Leadership Awards

Every year a student from each class is chosen to receive the Christian Leadership award.   Criteria for this award: A student who earns the Christian Leadership award demonstrates many or all of…

Kindergarten Graduation

Our Wednesday/Friday Kindergarten students graduated on Monday.  Congratulations to all of them!

Mr. Aimoe's Class-Boats and Buoyancy

Mr. Aimoe's class was busy building boats for the Boats and Buoyancy science unit last week.

Grade One Exhibition of Learning

After visiting the Calgary Zoo our grade one english students researched zoo animals and created an animal habitat.  They shared their creations and knowledge during an Exhibition of Learning.  Great…

Week At A Glance June 19-23

Week at A Glance June 19-23, 2017   The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.   I Thessalonians 5:28     Monday, June 19-Noon-Choir practice in the Gathering Area.  All students who are interested…

Pre-K Visit Ellis Bird Farm

Mrs. Neilly and Mrs. Scherrens's PreK classes headed out to Ellis Bird Farm for a morning of exploring. We learned about owls, bats and the most favorite part - pond dipping where we found dragonfly nymphs,…

Parent Appreciation

On Tuesday staff extended their gratitude to parents for all they do for our students by handing out cookies and a water in the morning and having these items available in the gathering area during pick…

Bridging the Gap Picnic

Our school's Positive Mental Health Project is a collaboration between our students and seniors in our community to "Bridge the Gap" between generations.  Our goal of this project is to help improve…

Miracle Has Arrived

We are happy to announce one of our eggs hatched last week and the chick is doing great!  Mrs. O'Gorman named the chick Miracle.  The chick really is a miracle as there have been many eggs that have…

Grade Twos Visit Telus Spark

Our grade two students attended Telus Spark on June 9th.  All classes attended a Workshop called Floating and Boating and then were free to explore the rest of Telus Spark, including an outdoor playground.…

Week At A Glance June 12-16

Week at A Glance June 12-June 16, 2017   The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.   Galatians 5:22   Monday, June 12-Noon-Choir…

Around the World YoYo Entertainment

Thank you to Around the World YoYo Entertainment for sending YoYo Performer, Tim Johnson, to entertain our students with a great YoYo presentation!

Mme Frolick & Mme Glynn's Classes Exhibition of Learning

Bravo Mme Frolick & Mme Glynn's classes on an energetic, fun and informative Exhibition of Learning!

Ebooks Online

Library Classes wrapped up this week.  All library books should be returned.  If your child has any outstanding books, they will be bringing home a reminder. During library times this week, classes…

Mrs. Sopracolle & Mr. Aimoe's Classes Exhibition of…

Congratulations to Mrs. Sopracolle & Mr. Aimoe's classes on a successful Exhibition of Learning! 

Mrs. Sopracolle's Class Visits Sylvan Lake Lodge

Mrs. Sopracolle's class enjoyed their visit at the Sylvan Lake Lodge on Tuesday!

Looking for Book Donations

Do you have any books you would like to donate to our school? We accept any age appropriate books except Disney and Encyclopedias. Any books we cannot use in the library or in our classroom libraries…

Week At A Glance June 5-9

Week at A Glance June 5-June 9, 2017   In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18     Monday, June 5-Noon-Choir practice in the Gathering Area.…

English Kindergarten Classes Exhibition of Learning

Our English Kindergarten Classes held their Exhibition of Learning presentations this week.  The Project Based Learning (PBL) question they presented on was What do I want to be when I grow up? The…

First Eucharist Celebration

This week we celebrated our First Communion students with a First Eucharist Celebration.  During the celebration we watched a beautiful slide show created by Mlle Bulger and students received some gifts.…

Grade One FNMI Artifacts Presentation

Today we had Tracy Meneen, a member of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Support Team,  join our learning community.  She taught all of the grade one students…

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

We celebrated Canada's 150th Birthday on the 150th day of school.  It was a busy day full of red and white and celebration!   In the morning Miss McMillan's class planted a maple tree at the front of…

I Am A Leader - Habit #7

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Grade One Calgary Zoo Field Trip

All of our grade one classes attended the Calgary Zoo on Friday, May 26th.  The weather was great for a day outside learning about animals.  Thank you to all of the staff who organized this event, School…

Father Les Answers Questions

We were very blessed to have Father Les come to the school and meet with each classroom in the Chapel to answer our students' questions!  

Week at A Glance May 29 - June 2

Week at A Glance May 29-June 2, 2017   Encourage one another and build up one another. I Thessalonians 5:11     Monday, May 29-8:45 a.m.-Gathering & I Am A Leader Awards Habit #7 led by Mr. Aimoe’s…

World Catholic Education Day

Thursday, May 25th was World Catholic Education Day.  On Thursday each class held an in class liturgy to celebrate Catholic education.  Mlle Bulger's class gathered with other students and staff from…

May 23rd French Kindergarten Hospital Tour

Mme Nermine's French Kindergarten Class attended the Red Deer Hospital this week for a field trip.  Getting to see how many germs were left on hands when they aren't washed well was a highlight of the…

2016-2017 Religion Retreat

Our 2016-2017 Religion Retreat began with a staff led liturgy and was followed by a variety of activities focused on this year's theme of kindness.  The main message of the day was the importance of…

Mlle Bulger's Class Exhibition of Learning

Mme Bulger's class taught us about Festivals this week during their Exhibition of Learning.  Each student used a Chromebook to create a presentation about the festival they designed.  They did a fabulous…

Week at A Glance May 22-26

Week at A Glance May 22-26, 2017   Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9     Monday, May 22-NO SCHOOL - Victoria Day Tuesday, May 23-Mrs. Holst’s class…

Miss McMillan's Class Saves the World

Miss.McMillan's class applied their knowledge of Magnets to save the world ! Her class worked in groups of three collecting clues leading to the codes needed to unlock the locks. The class gathered clues…

EOLRS Slideshow

Thank you Miss McMillan for creating this lovely slideshow that showcases some of the great things that have happened at EOLRS so far this year!  

Rosary Recess

Thursday, May 11th was our last Rosary Recess of this school year. Five times throughout the year, Mlle Bulger and Mrs. O'Gorman teach one decade of the rosary to students who attend.  This year we had…

RCMP Boat

Our grade two students explore boats as part of their curriculum.  They were fortunate to have an exciting visit from Cst. Mike Lee and Cst. Mark Pillsworth on Wednesday!  Cst. Lee and Cst. Pillsworth…

Congratulations Mrs.Halwa and Mrs.Garrett

On Thursday evening Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools held their Celebration of Excellence 2017.  Mrs. Halwa, one of our Pre-K Educational Assistants, was awarded an Excellence Award.  Congratulations…

Week at A Glance May 15 - 19

Week at A Glance May 15-19, 2017   Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.    I Peter 5:7     Monday, May 15-Spring/Grad Photos-Mrs. Holst, Pre-K classes, Miss. Kinsella, Mrs. Gates,…

Exhibition of Learning - French Kindergarten Classes

Our French Kindergarten Classes did a great job teaching us about Noah's Ark yesterday afternoon during their Exhibition of Learning!

Bridging the Gap

As part of our Bridging the Gap program Mrs. Neilly's Pre-K morning class visited Bethany Care and Miss. Kinsella's class visited the Sylvan Lake Lodge this week.  Mrs. Neilly's class really enjoyed…

Kindergarten Here I Come

On May 2nd we hosted Kindergarten Here I Come for our 2017/2018 Kindergarten students and their families.  Many families attended and much fun was had!  Mrs. O'Gorman was kind enough to take pictures…

I Am A Leader - Habit #6 Synergize

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Bringing Escape Rooms into Classrooms

Yesterday staff participated in Professional Development with Dave Martin, RDCRS's Math/Science Lead Teacher.  The staff were very busy breaking out of boxes when I captured these photos.  

Mrs. Holst's Class Visited the Paediatric Unit

Thank you to the Red Deer Hospital for allowing Mrs. Holst's class to tour the paediatric unit!  Highlights included putting casts on stuffies, weighing and measuring them and listening to heart beats…

Firefighter Bob Visits Mrs.Holst's Class

Firefighter Bob came to visit KEA on May 2nd and taught us all about what it's like to be a firefighter.  Some students even got to try on his gear! He also talked a lot about fire safety and invited…

Week at A Glance May 8 - 12

Week at A Glance May 8-12, 2017   Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5     Monday, May 8-8:45 a.m.-I am a Leader…

Spring Family Dance, Cake Walk and Scavenger Hunt

Litterless Lunch

The results have been tallied and Mme Frolick's class had the highest percentage of students that brought Litterless Lunch event.  Miss Kinsella's class came in second place.  Thank you to everyone…

Week at A Glance May 1-5

Week at A Glance May 1-5, 2017   He must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Ephesians 4:28   May 1 - 4 is EOLRS Mental…

Milk and Cookie Day

This week our students participated in Milk and Cookie Day.  Each class followed a recipe and worked together to make cookies with their teachers and our parent volunteers.  Club Moo, which is a milk…

13 Reasons Why

The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is trending nationally, as well as in our school community. It is generating controversy and concern amongst mental health authorities and school officials. While…

Pen and Ink Art

All Grade 1 and 2 classes have successful completed a Pen and Ink project in which a variety of strokes and techniques were taught and then recreated on a card with a picture of Noah’s Ark. The students’…

Miss. McMillan's Class Boats and Buoyancy Field Trip

Tuesday, Miss.McMillan's class got to pilot a new field trip experience in Central Alberta. Teacher's Pet is a company which offers in-school Field Trips. Yesterday's field trip was based around Boats…

Mr. Aimoe's Class Led Second Sunday of Easter Celebration

Thank you 2A for a job well done!  We heard so many positive comments about your singing and of course all of the readers did an excellent job as well!

First Communion Rehearsal

Our First Communion candidates took time after mass on Sunday to rehearse for their upcoming First Communion.  You could feel the excitement in the air as the students practiced slowly walking in with…

Exhibition of Learning - Grade One English Classes

Mrs. Gates and Ms. Kinsella's classes did a wonderful job teaching our students and guests about our five senses during their Exhibition of Learning event today!

Mini Golf

Ms. Hebert shared some pics of our students playing mini golf in the gym this week.  The whole gym was transformed into a mini golf course thanks to Ms. Hebert and her parents who volunteered their time…

Week at A Glance April 24 - 28

Week at A Glance April 24 - April 28, 2017   And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:19     Monday, April 24-Noon-Dodgeball Intramurals-Grade…

Mr. Aimoe's Class Learning About Meteghan

As Mr. Aimoe's class finishes up their unit on Meteghan they learned about some of the different music the community likes to participate in. Mrs. Warrener, being an East Coaster, brought in her accordion…

Teacher Appreciation Week

A huge thank you to everyone who helped School Council make Teacher Appreciation Week a success!  Parents were very generous with their donations of food and students did a great job colouring and completing…

The Eggs Have Arrived

We are excited to announce the chicken eggs have arrived and are safely tucked away in the incubator in the library.  The mother hens are Isa hens and the fathers are Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red and…

Hip Hop for Muscular Dystrophy

We participated in the Hip Hop for Muscular Dystrophy with DJ Sabotage and Pound It Hip Hop Instructor Rico Martinez.  Our Students had a blast learning about Hip Hop and dancing the day away!  Our…

Week at A Glance April 18 - 21

Week at A Glance April 18 - April 21, 2017   Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  John 4:15   April 14th - Good Friday - No School April 17th - Easter…

Ukrainian Dancers

A big thank you to the Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club students who attended the school this week and showed our Grade Two students some of their dance moves.  We also had a brief lesson…

Move Your Mood Challenge Winners

A big thank you to all of the families who participated in the Move Your Mood Challenge this winter!  Our winners have been drawn.  The Hodges Family won two day passes to Incline, the Hewson family…

Palm Sunday Liturgy

Our Kindergarten French Immersion students did a lovely job leading the Palm Sunday Liturgy Monday afternoon!  A special thank you to Mme. Nermine for sharing the beautiful cross made from woven palms…

Library Cards

‘Card for Kids’ We are still collecting the ‘Card for Kids’ forms for our Summer Reading Program. We have reached the three-quarters mark of returned forms which will qualify students to receive…

Kindergarten Easter Parades

Mrs. Holst and Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten classes sure had fun last week going to Bethany Care and The Lodge for Easter Parades.  Each student made a special Easter hat and wore it while they all sang…

Week at A Glance April 10 - 17

Week at A Glance April 10 - April 17, 2017   I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13   April 10-13 Teacher Appreciation Week     Monday, April 10-Noon-Dodgeball Intramurals-Grade…

Choir Spring Showcase

Our choir held an amazing performance on Wednesday night.  Much gratitude for all who attended the Spring Showcase to support our choir!   Thanks so much Mrs. Tighe and Mme Frollick for encouraging…

March Scholastic Book Fair

The March Book Fair was a great success.  Below is a message of gratitude from Mrs. O'Gorman...   Parents, Thank you does not express enough gratitude for your support and generosity at our book fairs.…

Mrs. Tighe's Class Visited Pathways Animal Clinic

A huge thank you to Pathways Animal Clinic for teaching Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class about caring for animals and the duties of a veterinarian!  Our students really enjoyed themselves!

Grade Two French Immersion Pen and Ink Drawings

In the Grade 2 Social Studies program, the children have been introduced to three different people groups: the Inuit of Iqaluit, the Acadians of Meteghan, and the Ukrainians who settled in the area we…

Easter Triduum 2017

2017 Prayer Walk

Staff Team Building

During the March 10, 2017 PD day our staff participated in a very fun team building activity organized by Lynda Gamroth and Toni Lassu.  We were put into teams with staff we didn't know very well and…

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten Class Visits Sobeys

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class has a blast visiting Sobeys on March 22!  Sobeys provided the students with an incredible experience visiting many departments!  At the bakery students watched a baker…

First Communion Retreats

Our First Communion students attended a very fun and informative retreat on March 19 that was facilitated by Mr. Peter van Kampen.  There were many laughs and also time for reflection as the students participated…

Pre-Kindergarten Exhibition of Learning

Each year our classes spend work hard using the Project Based Learning (PBL) model to research, study, and investigate a topic related to the curriculum.  The students then create a project and share…

Week at A Glance March 27 - April 7, 2017

"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus."  Colossians 3:17 Friday, March 24 - NO SCHOOL - Lieu Day   March 27-31-SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL Monday, April 3-Noon-Extra Choir…

Mme.Glynn's Class Led Celebration

Mme. Glynn's Grade One French Immersion class did a wonderful job leading Celebration this week!  We have some great public speakers and actors in that class that did a super job teaching us all about…

Register now for 2017-2018 school year

Are you new to Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and wanting to register your child for the 2017-2018 school year? Grade 1-3 registration is now open.

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is getting quite large.  With the new season upon us we are asking parents/guardians to ensure you take some time this week to look through the items in the lost and found to claim…

Scholastic Book Fair

There is a Scholastic Book Fair being held in the library this week, March 22 and 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Our students have had an opportunity to browse some of the items available and will be…

I Am A Leader - Habit #5 Seek First To Understand,…

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Ms.McMillan's Class and Nova Scotia Lobsters

Ms. McMillan's class made a social studies connection by meeting lobsters from Nova Scotia on Friday.  A huge thank you to Sylvan Lake Sobey's for enriching our student's education!

Mrs. Gates' Class Walking to Bethany Sylvan Lake

Mrs. Gates' class enjoyed the walk over to Bethany Sylvan Lake this week.  Our students are really enjoying the opportunities they've had to connect with the residents of Bethany Sylvan Lake and the…

Rosary Recess

Two leprechauns kindly presented our Rosary Recess program with lovely rosaries.  The program teaches students how to pray the rosary.  We appreciate and say thank you to all those involved. 

Recess Fun with Mrs. Lavallee

Week at A Glance March 20-March 24, 2017

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.  John 3:16     Sunday, March 19-1 p.m.-4 p.m.-First Communion Retreat…

Practicing Emergency Procedure

Please note we will be practicing one of our Emergency Procedures today, March 17, 2017 at 9:50 a.m.  

Cards for Kids

Please ensure you return the "Cards for Kids" paper form your student(s) brought home ASAP if you haven't already done so. We ask that you return the form even if you already have a library membership.…

Lenten Penitential Services

First Communion Retreats

Attention First Communion Parents The First Communion Retreat for Students will be this Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Peter Van Kampen will…

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Visits Mrs. Holts's Kindergarten…

Mr. Holst, a heavy equipment mechanic, visited Mrs. Holst's Kindergarten class today. He talked to the kindergarten students about the types of machines he works on, including combines, oversized haul…

Mrs. Sopracolle's Class Led Celebration

Mrs. Sopracolle's class did a wonderful job leading Celebration today!  Thank you to Mrs. Sopracolle and all your students and of course all of those who supported the students by being their audience!

"Moving On Up" February Winners

Congratulations to our February “Moving on Up” program winners! This program, sponsored by Sylvan Lake Boston Pizza, encourages our students to repeatedly read their Home Reading books so they effortlessly…

Reading Nonfiction

Mrs. O'Gorman wants to share some great tips for parents/guardians about Reading Nonfiction with their child(ren).  

The Great Big Crunch

Due to there being no school tomorrow, we celebrated The Great Big Crunch day today.  The Great Big Crunch day is a day when kids across Canada learn about healthy food and celebrate the day with a simultaneous…

Mrs. Neilly's AM Pre-K Class Awarded Chopped Leaf…

Mrs. Neilly's morning Pre-Kindergarten class were our February's winners for Chopped Leaf coupons.  Everyone in the class brought their books back for their library time. Great job students and parents!

Week at A Glance March 13-March 17, 2017

Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8     Sunday, March 12-Please Remember to change your clocks one hour ahead for Daylight Savings Monday, March…

Irish Stew Supper 2017

Day of Confessions 2017

Mrs. Holst's W/F Kindergarten Class Led 1st Week Lent…

Mrs. Holst's M/F Kindergarten Class did a great job leading Celebration this week.  Thank you for all the effort you put in to make the celebration a success!

Reading Rocks Read-A-Thon Raised $4411

The Reading Rocks Read-A-Thon resulted in our students reading (or being read to) 18,240 minutes and raising $4411 for field trips.  Way to go!!  A big thank you to all of those who participated in…

Cpl. Halwa Visits Mrs. Holst's Kindergarten Class

Cpl. Halwa took time out of his busy schedule to visit our Kindergarten students this week.  Students were shown the tools on Cpl. Halwa's uniform and informed about what RCMP officers do.  Our students…

Week at a Glance March 6-March 10, 2017

  We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. 1 John 3:2  Monday, March 6-8:45 a.m. School Council Budget Meeting RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, March 22-1:00…

Move Your Mood Week 4

Stations of the Cross

Farewell to Mrs. Baker and Welcome to Mrs. Spotter

This week we said farewell to Mrs. Baker as she left our school community and joined École Mother Teresa.  We are so grateful for all the work Mrs. Baker did at EOLRS and of course her warm smile!…

Pre-K Science Family Session

The Pre-K hosted a science themed family session this week.  At the session the families explored different materials and tried many different experiments.  The favourite experiments were making a rainbow,…

Ash Wednesday Service

A big thank you to Father Les for taking time out of his very busy schedule to ensure our students had the opportunity to participate in an Ash Wednesday Service!  We are also grateful for our choir,…

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast

Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast to mark the Lenten Season was a huge success!!  This year we were so happy to serve 270 plates of pancakes and sausage.  A very big thanks goes out to Olymel,…

Ash Wednesday 2017

I am a Leader-Habit #4 Think Win Win

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Big Daddy Pizza Visits Kindergarten!

As part of the Kindergarten PBL study on careers in the future, Big Daddies Pizzeria owners Craig and Trish Poirier came into to the Kindergarten English Wed/Fri classes to present to students all of…

Pink Shirt Day

Week at a Glance February 27-March 3, 2017

This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life. 1 John 2:25    Monday, February 27-8:45 a.m.-Gathering & Awards-Think Win Win Habit #4 Monday, February 27-Noon-Choir Practice-Mme. Frolick’s…

Mrs. Holst's Kindergarten Class Visits the Hospital

Mrs. Holst's Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten class visited the Pediatric Unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital. Here we are with our stuffies...each one has a hospital wristband with the stuffy's weight and…

Move Your Mood Week #3

Sylvan Lake Lodge Buddies visit with 1GF

Mme. Glynn's class walked to the Sylvan Lake Lodge today to play Bingo with our buddies there.

Learning Commons Buddies Mme. Bulger, Mme. Wiart &…

Last week, Mme. Bulger's Grade 2 class read stories with their Learning Commons Buddies from Mme. Wiart and Mme. Basta's French Kindergarten class. Afterward, they collaborated on drawings of the stories…

Mechanic Candy Lackie Visits Kindergarten

Mechanic Candy Lackie visited our English  Kindergarten classes last week. She spoke to the students and answered questions about what it's like to be a mechanic and why being a mechanic is an important…

Zentangle Drawing in Mrs. Sopracolle's Grade 2 Class

The students in 2S had a lot of fun using form, relaxed hands and their creative minds drawing these beautiful pictures!

Week at a Glance February 20-24, 2017

We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Ephesians 2:10  Monday, February 20 -Family Day-NO SCHOOL Tuesday, February 21-8:45-11:40 a.m.-KEB visits Red Deer Regional Hospital…

KEB2 Goes to the Dentist

Learning Common Buddies

Today, Pre-Kindergarten and Miss Kinsella's Grade 1 class we had an opportunity to meet with our Learning Common Buddies. This was our first time to meet so we got to know each other while we built puzzles.

Big News!

We are excited to announce that this summer four portables will be installed at our school. Students going into Grade 3 in September 2017 will remain at our school, instead of proceeding onto our sister-school,…

Mr. Aimoe's Grade 2 Class Visit Our Bethany Buddies…

Mr. Aimoe's Grade two class did not go without Valentine's this year as they got to spend an hour delivering Valentine's Day cards and reading to our friends at The Bethany Care Center. We even got a…

Sharing Love with our Friends!

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Firefighter Al Visits Kindergarten

Firefighter Allan Zimmerman came in to the Kindergarten English classes last Friday as part of their project based learning on careers and community helpers. Firefighter Al talked to the classes about…

Our Grade 2 Canadian Travellers!

2M and 2A came together yesterday to share all their favourite things about Iqaluit ! Each class split into pairs and made slide shows. They took turns being presenters and audience members. Now we are…

Move Your Mood Week #2

Week 2 Challenges:Being physically active and playing active games helps your child learn basic fundamental movement skills which Being physically active and playing active games helps your child learn…

Reading Rocks Read-A-Thon 2017

École Our Lady of the Rosary School Council is excited to announce the start of our new fundraiser, the Reading Rocks Read-A-Thon!!!!     The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to pay for field…

The 2M Scientists Are Back!!

Miss.M's scientists are back at it today! They used their knowledge of insulation and temperature to build a device to keep an ice cube frozen for two hours!! 

100 Days of School!!

Today, we celebrated 100 days of school!

Week at a Glance February 12-17, 2017

Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4   Sunday, February 12-5:30-6:30 p.m.-First Communion Class at Our Lady of the Assumption…

Celebration led by Mme. Glynn's Garde One French Class

Our celebration was for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary time, we discussed the topic of light and where we see light in the world (sun, candles, lamps), the symbolism of light and how Jesus wants us to be…

RCMP Constable Smith Visits Kindergarten

Our Kindergarten classes enjoy a visit with one of our Red Deer RCMP members Constable Smith. We made police hats and sang police songs to him. We were able to hold his handcuffs, see his bullets for…

Week at a Glance February 6-10, 2017

Since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made. Romans 1:20       Monday, February…

1GF and PREK PM Class Learning Commons Buddies

Pre-K afternoon class and Mme. Frolick's Grade 1 French class met in the Learning Commons this week and we worked on making puzzles together with our buddies.

It's Groundhog Day!

Mrs. Neilly's Pre-Kindergarten classes have been busy making their predictions on whether the groundhog sees his shadow today or not!

Move Your Mood Challenge Week 1

Our Week 1 of the challenge is off to a great start!

I am a Leader Habit #3 Put First Things First

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Spotlight Auditions

Talented students are needed to perform for sponsors and the general public at the Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation's Spotlight event on March 16, 2017. We are looking for current students…

Book Character Day

Week at a Glance January 30-February 3, 2017

      He brought forth the Word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. James 1:18           Monday, January 30-8:45 a.m.-I am a Leader Awards Habit #3 Monday,…

Elementary Family Math Night

  Confused at how your child is learning math?  Did you learn it differently?   Want to know alternate ways to understand and retain math skills?   On January 25, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, together…

Welcome Back Mrs. Shannon, Farewell Mrs. Smith

This week we said good-bye to Mrs. Smith who has been our Educational Assistant in Kindergarten English since September and welcomed back Mrs. Shannon to our school community! We wish Mrs. Smith all God's…

Mrs. Sopracolle's Class Visit Our Bethany Buddies

Week at a Glance January 22-27, 2017

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father. JAMES 1:17 NIV       Monday, January 23-Noon-Intramurals-Floor Hockey-Grade 1 Tuesday, January 24-Noon-Intramurals-Floor Hockey-Grade…

Inukshuk Building in Mr. Aimoe's Grade 2 Class

Mr. Aimoe's class was busy building Inukshuks and Igloos for their Iqaluitaluit unit this week! 

Sensei Doug Visits EOLRS

On Wednesday January 18th, 2017 Sensei Doug Smith came to EOLR and taught the students about Karate. The student had fun learning some self-defense techniques and even had the chance to learn some Japanese!…

Grade 2 Scientists!

Family Movie Night

Using Math While Playing Games 1F & 1G

Mme. Frolick and Mme. Glynn's grade 1 classes are starting a project that explores using math while playing games.  We are hoping that students will create their own games to solve the problem of not…

Week at a Glance January 15-20, 2017

    All things have been created through Him and for Him.  Colossians 1:16     Sunday, January 15-5:30-6:30 p.m.-1st Communion/Reconciliation class at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Monday, January…

Author Shane Hitchcock Coming Soon!

SAVE THE DATE: Local Author, Shane Hitchcock, will be presenting at our school on January 27, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for Family Literacy Day!       Shane loves performing high energy readings…

Move Your Mood Challenge

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration for 2017-2018

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten online and in-school registration will start this upcoming Monday, January 9, 2017 at 8:15 a.m. Please note that parents/guardians are able to access online registration…

Last School Day of 2016!

What a wonderful last day shared together for the 2016 calendar year! Our staff and students dressed in Christmas sweaters and pyjamas today! Our Kindergarten students delivered more Christmas cards around…

Week at a Glance January 9-13, 2017

Christmas Prayer-We rejoice with all the angels of Heaven and earth to celebrate your birth, Lord Jesus, Let our hearts and voices announce your arrival, as we share with the world your glorious grace.…

Pyjama and Movie Day

We all gathered in the gym to watch a Christmas movie in our pyjama's! The best school day EVER!

Advent Concert 2016

What an amazing evening! Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making it such a success and enjoyed by all! The students were confident, enthusiastic and eager to showcase the performance they had prepared…

Advent Concert-Last Minute Details!

Dear Parents, We are so excited to once again to be hosting our Advent Concert at École Mother Teresa School this year.The concert will be on Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening…

Intramurals Students versus Teachers

This week our Grade 1 and Grade 2 students are playing floor hockey in intramurals against their teachers! How fun!

Celebration-4th Week of Advent-Miss Kinsella's Grade…

Miss Kinsella's class led us in the 4th week of Advent celebration on Monday afternoon. We lit the candle of love.  The students had been focusing on showing love to others as this is their gift to Jesus…

Dr. Paul Stewart Shares Stories with Our Students

Dr. Paul Stewart from our Division Office attending Mass with us this morning at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish.  After Mass, Dr. Stewart came to École Our Lady of the Rosary School to read to our…

Week at a Glance December 19-23

Since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made. Romans 1:20 Monday, December 19- 1:15…

Catholic Women's League Visit December 15

Today, when the ladies of the Catholic Women's League visited our school they taught the students about St. Francis and the Nativity.  We sang Little Drummer Boy and We Wish You a Merry Christmas! What…

Mrs. Sopracolle's Class Discovers Equalities and Inequalities

Mrs. Sopracolle's Grade 2 English class has been working on equalities and inequalities with their addition problems this week! Way to go 2S!

White Elephant Sale

Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and our School Council members for supporting this shopping extravaganza! We so appreciate all your help in setting this event up in the Learning Commons and…

Mme. Frolick's Class Recreates the Nativity Scene

Mme. Frolick's Grade 1 French class is learning about people, places and maps. They have listened to the story of the Nativity and decided to re-create the story in the library. In preparation, they compared…

First Reconciliation Sacrament

Congratulations to our Grade 2 students who received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation this past Sunday. May the Lord bless you as you continue to seek Him, May you always know the peace of Jesus,…

Family Dance

What an AMAZING night we had with our École Our Lady of the Rosary School students and their families! We raised $309.80 for families in need and lots of food donations for our local Food Bank! D. J.…

Week at a Glance December 11-16, 2016

Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; let this be known throughout the earth. Isaiah 12:5   Sunday, December 11-5:30 p.m.-Reconciliation Classes-Our Lady of the Assumption Parish-…

Archbishop Smith's Christmas Message to Catholic School's

Holy Family of Nazareth,grant that our familiesmay become schools of mercy,where the sting of condemnationis replaced with the tenderness of forgiveness.Joseph, husband and father,grant that all mensee…

2B's Social Justice Project Update

Our cheque for $420 was dropped off yesterday at the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau.  The lady working was near tears and was so touched by the generosity shown by our school.  Madame Bulger's class had…

Pre-Kindergarten Angel Family Session

Our Pre-Kindergarten students and their parents were invited to our Angel Family Session on Tuesday where they played gingerbread games, sorted Christmas bows and made beautiful angel ornaments together. …

Bonjour Mme. Basta

We welcome Mme. Nermine Basta to our French Kindergarten team and our school community. She will join Mme. Theresa and Mme. Josée and our Tuesday/Thursday classes. “Therefore welcome one another as…

The Magic of Magnetism

This afternoon Mrs. Holst and Miss McMillan's classes came together to join in the magic of magnetism. Miss M's Grade 2 class worked hard to build fishing magnetic games with filled with fish containing…

2M Flying to Iqaluit

Miss McMillan's Grade 2 class took a virtual trip to Iqaluit during Social Studies class! They even arranged their chairs as if they were on a real plane!  The city of Iqaluit is located on Baffin…

St. Nicholas Day

Mme. Frolick's grade one French class listened to the story of St. Nicholas today and the joy of giving. The were so surprised to discover candy canes in their shoes this morning.  They are all wearing…

White Elephant Sale is coming Next Week!

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Tighe's class have been sorting, counting and bagging jewelry for the White Elephant sale. They are very excited to sell these items and raise money for families in need.…

Week at a Glance December 5-9, 2016

Lord, Be with us in our school community as we prepare for your arrival. As we journey together over this Advent season, ready our hearts and minds to celebrate the coming of Our Saviour. Grant us the…

Visiting with Father Les

Our students so enjoy their visits with Father Les and our Kindergarten students were affectionatley calling him Father Bless...what a blessing to have him a part of our school community!

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Information for 2017-2018

Registration for the 2017-2018 school year:       Pre-Kindergarten RegistrationOn December 21, 2016, parents/guardians will be able to access online registration to start filling out the application.…

Pajama Day-Social Justice Project 2B

Dear: Parents          Madame Bulger’s class has decided to do a Social Justice project and wants to include the whole school.  We are looking to raise money for the Sylvan Lake Christmas Bureau…

Christmas Story Time

Today, Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten class and Mr. Aimoe's Grade 2 class had a wonderful time sharing Christmas stories together in the Learning Commons.

2M Reads to Sylvan Lake Bethany Residents

Thursday, Miss McMillan's Grade 2 English class walked over to Sylvan Lake's Bethany Care Centre.  Once there there they engaged with the residents by reading Christmas stories together. It was a wonderful…

Mrs. Neilly's Pre-Kindergarten Morning Class Visits…

Mrs. Neilly's morning class took a short walk to the Sylvan Lake Lodge this morning. Once there they met with many of the residents where they shared stories and made a Christmas craft.  The visit was…

Week at a Glance November 28-December 2, 2016

    All things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted to you. Mark 11:24 NASB         Monday, November 28-1:15 p.m.-Celebration-1st Week of Advent-…

I am a Leader Awards-Habit #2

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Rabbit and Bear Paws Presentation

 Rabbit and Bear Paws is for the young and the young at heart. This series is set in 1750’s colonized North America and features the comical adventures of two brothers, Rabbit and Bear Paws. Using…

Week at a Glance November 21-15, 2016

Teach [God's commands] to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 11:19 NIV     Monday, November 21-8:45…

Catholic Women's League Visit November 17

Today, the ladies of the Catholic Women's League from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish came to teach our students about Francis and the poor Claire's.

Celebration of Excellence Induction Ceremony, Retirement,…

The ATA recognizes those teachers who are new to the profession or new to teaching in the province of Alberta. Lindsay Fader ATA Inductee Renee Frolick ATA Inductee Karen Glynn ATA Inductee Carmen Holst ATA…

Snowman Building at Recess

Do you want to build a snowman? Come on lets go and play! What a wonderful time all of our students had today playing in the snow and building frosty friends!

Sacred Teachings-RESPECT

Seven Sacred Grandfather TeachingsThe teachings originate from the legends of the Mohawk and represent the traditional concepts of respect and sharing that form the foundation of the Aboriginal way of…

Mrs. Fader's Last Day & Welcome Mr. Aimoe

We are saying good-bye to Mrs. Fader today as she leaves our school community. Mrs. Fader's family will be growing from 3 members to 4 in the next few weeks! We extended many blessing to Mrs. Fader and…

Remembrance Day Service

Week at a Glance-November 14-18, 2016

Faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today-to love the Lord your God and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.  Deuteronomy 11:13  ***We will be re-taking all class photos…

Moving On Up Reading Program October Winner

Boston Pizza in Sylvan Lake sponsors our ‘Moving On Up’ reading program.  When the students go up a level in their home reading, they submit a coupon and we have a monthly draw for a free Kids’…

Week at a Glance-November 7-11, 2016

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what us seen was not made out of things which are visible.  Hebrews 11:3     Sunday, November 6-Catholic Education Sunday-Our…

All Saint's Day Celebration

How to be an Influenza Champion

Our Librarian, Mrs. O'Gorman read books to classes this week regarding how to wash your hands and how to sneeze or cough into your arm in order to stop bad germs from making us get sick. Then they were…

Happy Halloween

Week at a Glance-October 31-November 4, 2016

     Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” MARK 10:27 NASB           Monday, October 31-Happy Halloween-Costumes All Day! Costume…

Habit #1- -I am a Leader Awards!

At École Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, we recognize student leadership.  We announce the students names at an assembly and post their certificates on our I am a Leader Bulletin Board which…

Catholic Women's League Visit EOLRS Students

The lovely ladies from the Catholic Women's League spent the day with us yesterday teaching our students through song and skits all about St. Francis of Assisi. We are honored to have these lovely ladies…

Chromebooks have arrived!

In February 2016, School Council was asked to raise up to $11,000 to purchase 30 Chromebooks for EOLRS students.  They immediately got to work planning fundraisers with the sole purpose of raising money…

Week at a Glance-October 24-28, 2016

    He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen. Deuteronomy 10:21             Monday, October 24-8:45 a.m.-Gathering &…

Mrs. Tighe's Kindergarten Class' Fall Adventures

Please see our photos below: We haveMrs. Tighe's  Kindergarten (KEB2) class learning all about Thanksgiving with their Turkey Crowns. Layla Chernawski, Rylen Hoiland and Cooper Kowalla enjoying the beautiful…

Week at a Glance-October 16-21, 2016

    Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through Word of Christ. ROMANS 10:17 NIV   Sunday, October 16- 5:30 p.m.Grade 2's Sacrament of Reconciliation First Meeting at…

Project Based Learning-Miss M's Grade 2 Class

Miss.McMillan's grade two class began their journey into Project Based Learning this year. They have begun by investigating three different types of communities. They looked at Urban, Rural and Suburban…