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Week at a Glance March 31 - April 4, 2025

Please click the link below to see our weekly newsletter.  Week at a Glance March 31-April 4, 2025

Week at a Glance March 24-28, 2025

Please click the link below to see our weekly newsletter.  March 24-28, 2025

Pre-Kindergarten Fashion Show

Our Pre-K students rocked the runway this morning, and they were absolutely adorable! From creative outfits to big smiles, they showed off their confidence and style like true pros. A huge thank you to…

Carnaval

What a fantastic time we had celebrating our Winter Carnaval yesterday! The excitement, laughter, and community spirit were truly heartwarming as students and staff came together to enjoy the festivities.…

What Would Jesus Do Awards

This week, we had the honor of presenting our "What Would Jesus Do?" awards to students. These awards celebrate those who embody the teachings of Jesus through acts of kindness, compassion, integrity,…

Family Movie Night - February 28th

Family Movie Night at École Mother Teresa School. Doors open at 5:30 pm, movie starts at 6:00 pm.

What Would Jesus Do Awards

This week, we had the honor of presenting our "What Would Jesus Do?" awards to students. These awards celebrate those who embody the teachings of Jesus through acts of kindness, compassion, integrity,…

Polar Plunge

Polar Plunge  Last Push for Donations! This weekend, despite the Sylvan Lake Polar Plunge being canceled, our group of dedicated teachers refused to give up! Inspired by Sloan’s incredible resilience…

Pre-K and Kindergarten 2025-26 Registration

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open in SchoolEngage. Families can now complete the applications which can then be submitted beginning January 6th, 2025 at 8:00…

Board of Trustees Engagement Session

Join us for the RDCRS Board of Trustees Engagement Session and help shape the future of RDCRS! Choose which session to attend below: online or in-person. Online: November 12, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 PMRegister…

School Council Meetings

Upcoming Events: October 28th 5:30pm General School Council meeting 6:45pm Budget Meeting  

2024 Terry Fox Run

The weather was beautiful and the students had a wonderful time participating in our annual Terry Fox Run. Thank you to Mrs. Cumming & Mme. Masikewich for organising this fun event, and a big thank you…

School Council AGM

School Council AGM Monday, September 23 - 1:30pm at ÉOLRS

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…

Grade 4 Drumheller Field Trip

Grade 1 Field Trip

Seven Sacred Teachings Virtue Awards: 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…

Sports Day!

Our ÉOLRS Sports Day was a huge success! Thank you to our ÉOLRS School Council, our amazing teachers, and volunteers for making this a great day for our students!

Seven Sacred Teachings - Virtue Awards: 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…

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  

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

Please click on the image to view Week at a Glance.

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!

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