Madonna News
January 31, 2021
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
Please note that Kindergarten Registration Opens February 1, 2021.
We will be offering the following class configurations.
- Monday/ Wednesday and designated Fridays Full Days 8:40 - 3:15
- Tuesday/Thursday and designated Fridays Full Days 8:40 - 3:15
Please note Kindergarten information and the videos click the link below.
https://mcs.eics.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten-2021-2022
Registration is online please check our website very bottom right. OR click the link below.
https://www.eics.ab.ca/parents-and-students/school-registration
Please contact the school with any questions you may have. 780.467.7972
Nature Kindergarten
Nature Kindergarten is Optional Programing in addition to the regular class.
Nature Kindergarten is an optional program available to students at Holy Redeemer and Kindergarten students in Sherwood Park. Children will continue in their community kindergarten classrooms as per the EICS kindergarten calendar, attending nature kindergarten on the other days providing an option to attend kindergarten full time. This early years enrichment opportunity will allow children to spend the vast majority of their day outside engaged in meaningful ways with their body, mind and spirit while located in a natural setting.
Students will continue with their current EICS kindergarten programming within their respective community schools.
Working as a group of explorers, nature-based kindergarten children will be given additional outdoor opportunities to be self-directed through their own curiosity and play. Using multiple natural learning environments, children will develop confidence in their own abilities to investigate and to collaborate outdoors and within their natural environment. Children will be physically active and engaged in movement skills that will facilitate their balance, stamina and strength.
Fees:
- Cost $425 per month for children participating in an EICS Community Kindergarten.
- Feb 11 virtual open house
- 780.922.4522
Survey Time!
The Elk Island Catholic Schools Parent Assurance Survey was sent out on Monday, January 25 to all EICS parents/guardians. Please take time to complete the survey. Your feedback is very valuable to us.
Please note the survey was sent out to parents using Survey Monkey, so there is a chance that the survey went to spam. Please check your spam if you didn't receive it.
Here is the link to the parent survey in case you would like to complete it now.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WD55B9
If you have children in more than one school in our school division, you will need to complete one survey per child.
Report Cards
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday Virtual Mass will be live-streamed at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 17. Please go to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish website for the link. Our teachers will distribute the ashes in their classrooms.
If your child is at S.I.L.C. On-Line Learning please note that the last chance to return to In-School learning is February 1st, 2021 for this school year. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Antoniuk @ 780.467.7972 if you have any questions.
Sacraments
Important Dates:
- Virtual Reconciliation Retreat for Children & Parents - Saturday, February 27 at 12:00 pm
- First Reconciliation Celebration (at the church) - Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 am
- First Communion Teaching Mass & Practise (at the church) - Monday, April 19 or Wednesday, April 21at 6:15 pm
- First Holy Communion Masses - Saturday, May 01 at 5:00 pm or Sunday, May 02 at 12:30 pm
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Monday to Friday - 9:15 am to 9:45 am
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Monday to Friday - 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
- Adoration: First Friday of Every Month - February 5 - 9:15 am to 6:15 pm
Tips to Help your Child be Comfortable and Confident Wearing a Mask
Bend the Rules
Fundraising
Save-On-Foods Wye Rd
*** REMEMBER TO SHOP AT SAVE ON FOODS ON WYE ROAD AND GIVE YOUR RECEIPTS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. SAVE ON FOODS WILL GIVE 5% BACK TO THE SCHOOL.
COBBS
***SHOP AT COBBS BREAD ON WYE ROAD AND JUST SAY YOUR CHILD ATTENDS SCHOOL AT MADONNA. COBBS WILL GIVE 5% BACK TO THE SCHOOL. WE do not need COBBS RECEIPTS.
Very Cold Weather Forecast
The health and safety of students is a paramount consideration in the organization of recess/outdoor activities. Administration and Teachers will take into consideration the following when making decisions regarding recess/outdoor activities during inclement weather that may result from the following conditions or combination of conditions:
1.1 Continuous rain;
1.2 Extreme wind, and/or
1.3 Extreme cold.
The suggested school division guideline is that students do not go outside if the temperature is - 25 C or colder. This suggested guideline is at the discretion of school administrators and teachers as part of their consideration for determining whether recess will be inside or outside.
Due to having very young children at Madonna, we usually use -20 C with wind as our guiding temperature to keep children in. Some teachers may take kids out for a shorter break outside if they have the proper clothing when it is -20 C with wind chill.
Please send your child in WARM winter clothes: winter parka, ski pants, winter boots, toque, scarf, mittens, gloves, etc... as your child may be outside on cold days.
Upcoming Events
February
1 - Kindergarten Registration Opens
1 - No Kindergaten classes Feb. 1.
2 - (Kindergarten students only) Dress Western for Letter 'Rr' Rosie Raccoon rides at the rodeo
3 - (Kindergarten students only) Dress Western for Letter 'Rr' Rosie Raccoon rides at the rodeo
3 - Early Dismissal - 2:15 pm
4 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ---Teacher's Convention
5 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ---Teacher's Convention
11 - Spirit Day - P. J. Day
11 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 1, 1/2 and 2
12 - Valentine's Day Activities - NO FOOD OR CARDS PLEASE
15 - NO SCHOOL - Family Day
17 - Ash Wednesday
18 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 3, 3/4 and 4
19 - 100th Day of School - Dress up
24 - Pink Shirt Day
25 - Virtual Assembly and Gotcha Draw
25 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 1, 1/2 and 2
26 - NO KINDERGARTEN CLASS
March
1 - 26 - Tournament of Books
4 - Bend the Rules
4 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P and 4P
5 - No School for Students - Division Faith & Wellness Day
10 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
11 - Adoration at Madonna
11 - Virtual priest visit with 1S, 1/2F and 2L
17 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
18 - Spirit Day - Jersey Day - Sports Day
18 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P and 4P
14 - Daylight Saving Time starts
24 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
24 - 25 - Three Way Conferences
25 - Assembly & Gotcha draw
26 - No School - Spring Break begins ( March 26 to April 5)
April
6 - First day of classes
Covid - 19 Daily Checklist (for children under 18)
2L is exploring states of matter with Jello!
2L is exploring states of matter with Jello!
2L is exploring states of matter with Jello!
3/4P is learning about the size and location of sun shadows.
3/4P is learning about the size and location of sun shadows.
Ice painting in Kindergarten!
2L is learning to increase patterns in math.
2L is learning to increase patterns in math.
2L is learning to increase patterns in math.
Outdoor Play in Kindergarten!
Building with cups in Kindergarten!
Outdoor Play in Kindergarten!
4P Leading our Gotcha Assembly!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
Gotcha Assembly Winner!
4P Leading our Gotcha Assembly!
4P enjoying a visit with Fr. Mario!
4P was "Bending the Rules"!
Plenty of gum chewing happening today for "Bend the Rules" Day
3/4P was "Bending the Rules" too!
Indoor Recess Fun in 4P!
Indoor Recess Fun in 4P!
"Love Yourself" is our February Wellness Theme!
"Why Do You Love Our School?" Bulletin Board
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Why Do You Love Our School?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Email: info@olph.ca
Website: www.olph.ca
Location: 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 467-5470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/
Madonna Catholic School
Email: karena@eics.ab.ca
Website: mcs.eics.ab.ca
Location: 15 Main Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 467-7972