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Our Grade 7 students have wrapped up their Heat and Temperature unit in science with a hands-on challenge! They’re building thermally efficient houses to test insulation and heat retention. If the snow on the roof doesn’t melt, their designs are well-insulated! If the inside stays warm despite the cold, they’ve built an energy-efficient home. Science in action! 🔥🌡️ #STEM #HandsonLearning #ThermalEfficiency #WeAreOLS #futureengineers #ScienceInAction #science

Happy One-Year Anniversary to Our Amazing Secretary, Mrs. O’Toole! A year ago, we welcomed a truly special person into our school family, and we can’t imagine Our Lady of the Snows without her! From the warm greetings at the front desk to the countless ways she keeps our school running smoothly, her kindness, patience, and dedication make every day brighter. She’s the friendly voice on the phone, the problem-solver extraordinaire, the keeper of all things organized, and—most importantly—the heart of our front office. ❤️ Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. O’Toole! Here’s to many more years of laughter, hard work, and making our school an even better place. #OneYearOfAwesome #WeLoveOurSecretary #SchoolHeartbeat #ThankYou #OLSSFamily #BestSecretaryEver #MakingSchoolBetter #HeartOfOurSchool #GratefulAndBlessed #WeAreOLS

OLS HAS INVOLVED PARENTS! Our parental involvement satisfaction rate is 92%. Alberta’s average is 79.5%. OLS is committed to engaging its parents and perspective holders in a variety of ways to ensure involvement and influence as the primary educators of their children. Parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey online. Parents will have received a letter in the mail with a unique online code to complete the survey.

OLS HAS SMALL CLASS SIZES! OLS’s average K-9 class size is 23.7 which helps with more support, one-on-one or small group work and better overall learning.

OLS SUPPORTS STUDENT WELLNESS! OLS provides a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students and staff. Our school is healthy socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and academically. Teachers are trained in integrating universal strategies to support mental wellness as part of their regular teaching. 93% of parents, staff and students believe that OLS is safe and welcoming, compared to 84% provincially.

Our Lady of the Snows offers publicly-funded Catholic education. There is no cost to attend our school! Register today! https://ourladyofthesnows.redeemer.ab.ca/register

OLS IS FUN! OLS classrooms are full of laughter, friendship and fun as students learn together. School spirit is abundant at Our Lady of the Snows.

STUDENTS IN CHRIST THE REDEEMER’S SCHOOLS EXCEL ACADEMICALLY: Our Lady of the Snows students consistently and significantly outperform the provincial pass and excellence rates on standardized exams at every grade level. In several grades and subjects over half of our students achieve standard of excellence, demonstrating the high quality of education at OLS.

Wondering what School council is all about? Join us this Thursday, January 16th at 7pm in the Bsnd Room to learn more. Connect with fellow OLS parents and exchange ideas on how to provide impactful opportunities for our students. No commitment, everyone welcome! #olsschoolcouncil #weareOLS #olscommunity #parentcouncil

Our Spring Readathon is about more than literacy and a love for reading! We love helping our community 🩵 #olsreadathon #OLScommunity #WeAreOLS #

PARENT, STUDENT, AND STAFF SATISFACTION RATES ARE AT 93.5%: Alberta’s average satisfaction rate is 84%. These superb satisfaction rates demonstrate OLS’s commitment to academic excellence in welcoming and caring learning environments. Parents of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10 are encouraged to fill out the Alberta Education Assurance Survey online. The survey will be available in the new year.

OLS CONTINUES TO OUTPERFORM THE PROVINCE: OLS outperformed the province on each of the 12 required assurance measures. This is consistent for OLS year over year.

Great Learning Starts at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy! Register today for kindergarten! Students must be five years of age for kindergarten by Dec. 31, 2025. Registration in our kindergarten program guarantees placement in Grade 1 and beyond. All students are welcome! We offer full day programming, five days a week with Friday being a half day. Our kindergarten programs help to build strong foundations in learning, faith, and community. 💖 🙏 Every child is unique, and we nurture their development spiritually, emotionally, and academically. Let your child’s educational journey begin with us. 🌟 Register Today! Call 403-609-3699 or visit our website at www.ourladyofthesnows.redeemer.ab.ca for full registration information. Click on Register at the top. Space is limited!

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS WELCOMES ALL WHO DESIRE FAITH-BASED EDUCATION: Faith permeates everything we do. Our parents and students, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, indicate that our faith-based focus is something they value. To register for kindergarten or any of our grades, visit https://ourladyofthesnows.redeemer.ab.ca/register

Our staff had a fun-filled holiday season, but now we’re breaking out of hibernation and ready to welcome our amazing students back! We hope you’re recharged, refreshed, and ready for a fantastic new year filled with learning, laughter, and new adventures. Let’s make 2025 the best yet!

Happy New Year and many blessings to all! 🙏💫 As we enter this new year, we lift up prayers for each of our OLS families, asking for a year ahead filled with hope, joy, and love.

🎉 Get Ready for Baskets of Blessings! 🎉 Parents, the countdown is on for our annual Baskets of Blessing fundraiser in the new year! Each grade is creating a fabulous themed basket, and with your help, we’ll make them show-stoppers! Here’s the scoop on this year’s themes: ✨ K – Goodfellow: Toddler Time 🎨 K – Mackenzie: Young Kids Art Corner 🧱 1 – Cooney & Langhorst: Lego Mania ☕ 2 – Glowinski: Coffee/Tea Lovers 🍔 2 – Skinner: Grill Em’ 🔬 3 – Hollett: Super Scientist 🍫 3 – Kiely: Chocolate Lovers 🐾 4 – Hemstock: Dog Lovers 💳 4 – Giannandrea: Gift Card Basket 🎥 5 – Jasinski: Family Night In 🖌️ 5 – Konik: Artist Studio 🏅 6 – Thiessen: Sports 🎨 6 – Burwash: Crafty Tween/Teen 🌄 7A & 7B: Locals Sampler 🏖️ 8A & 8B: Staycation 🍷 9A & 9B: Wine & Cheese 🌎 10A & 10B: Taste of the World 🛁 11A & 11B: Rest & Relaxation ⛺ 12A & 12B: Camping / Take a Hike So, as you shop or sort through post-holiday treasures, think about these awesome themes and set aside something special to contribute! More details about how to donate will be coming in the new year—stay tuned! #BasketsOfBlessings #SpreadJoy #GetInvolved #SchoolSpirit #olsschoolcouncil

Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent: "Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

A huge thank you to CanSkate Canmore for their flexibility and kindness in adjusting their skating program so our students could participate in the school Christmas concert! Your support means so much to our school community. We are truly grateful for your understanding and generosity during this busy season! #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #ThankYou #SchoolSpirit #ChristmasSpirit #WeAreOLS #CanSkate