This Week at École OLPH
October 15 to 19
Message from the Office!!!
Dear Parents,
All students are required to be signed out at the school office personally by their parents before they leave the school early, even if they have been excused to leave early via School Messenger.
If the student is being signed out by someone other than their parents, please advise the school as to who will be picking up the said student.
God Bless
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- Girls Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16
- Boys Volleyball Game Vs. Holy Redeemer at OLPH ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball Game Vs. Holy Redeemer at Holy Redeemer ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 17
- Hot Lunch ~ McDonalds
- Boys Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 18
- Linking Generations ~ First Visit ~ 12:20 p.m. to 1:24 p.m.
- Peer Partners ~ First Visit ~ 12:15 p.m to 1:45 p.m.
- Boys Volleyball Game Vs. Holy Spirit at Holy Spirit ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball Game Vs. Holy Spirit at OLPH ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 19
- Junior High Volleyball Tournament ~ Ardrossan Junior Senior High School
- Outdoor Ed ~ Canoeing ~ 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 20
- Junior High Volleyball Tournament ~ Ardrossan Junior Senior High School ~ All Day
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Edo
Friday, October 26, 2018
- School Picture Re-Take Day ~ Morning Only
Friday, October 26 & Saturday, October 27, 2018
- Junior High Volleyball Tournament ~ Lakeland Ridge School
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
- Happy Halloween ~ Details to follow
Catholic Education Sunday!!!
Dear Parents,
Please join us to celebrate Catholic Education Sunday with us,
École OLPH and EPK
on
Saturday, November 3, 2018
at
5:00 p.m. mass
at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
to celebrate Catholic Education!!!
Dr. Jody Carrington ~ Monday, October 15, 2018
WE Scare Hunger!!!!
Over 800 000 Canadians turn to the Canadian Food Bank every month!
Every year, the OLPH Student Council "Scares Away Hunger" in October and November. This program was created by Free the Children, ME to WE program.
This year, we are asking that each student bring at least one non-perishable item, to help WE Scare Hunger!!!
Let's ALL make a huge MONSTROSITY of food to donate to the OLPH Parish!!!
Thank you in advance for your helpful donations and kind support.
God Bless.
École OLPH Student Council
Extra Yearbooks for Sale!!!
We have five extra 2017-2018 yearbooks available for purchase in the school office.
If your child would like one, please send $27.00 (cash only) to Mme Winland in the office.
They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
God Bless.
Blanket Exercise!!!
Dear Parents,
Parents of EICS students are invited to take part in a Blanket Exercise to be held at St. Theresa Catholic School in Sherwood Park on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 6:30 PM.
The Blanket Exercise is an active participation learning activity based on the major themes and findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.
Participants are asked to bring a blanket that can be placed on the floor and stepped on for this activity.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 22 by filling out the Google Form linked below.
Google Form - Blanket Exercise Registration
We will also have Elder Theresa Strawberry join us at this event. She has spent the last year working in each of Elk Island's schools creating relationships and connections with students and staff.
If you have any questions, please email Crystal Cholin- Learning Services Consultant (crystalc@eics.ab.ca) or Sarah Congdon-Reitzel- Indigenous Lead at St. Theresa (sarah.congdon@eics.ab.ca)
Thank you.
Soles 4 Souls!!!
The Soles 4 Souls program will be ending on October 19, 2018.
During this Thanksgiving weekend, please take a moment to be Thankful for all that we have.
If you have any shoes of any kind that you would like to donate to this wonderful program, please send them to the school in a bag and place them in the box just inside the front doors to the left.
Thank you for your continued support for the wonderful program.
Please be sure to send your child(ren) to the school office to receive a draw ticket for some prizes.
God Bless.
October is Rosary Month!
Thank you!!!
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who donated their time this past week to help with Hot Lunch and the Grade 8 Birch Bay Retreat.
We are truly blessed to be able to witness parent involvement in our École OLPH Catholic School
Our school events would not be possible without your help and dedication!!!
God Bless
French Language Matters!!!
Dear Parents,
Listed below are some suggestions to encourage our French Language via speech and language development at home:
- Create fun projects, such as illustrating cards, scrap-booking (the family, vacation fun, summer activities), family shows (puppetry, plays)
- Use the language to create posters, placemats, etc.
- Consider having your child label items in your home in French
- Have your child train the family pet in French
- Check out the website www.epl.ca for a catalogue of recommended books to read with your child.
Have fun!!!
Healthy Celebrations!
Grade 8 ~ Birch Bay Retreat
WE DAY 2018!!!
Lost & Found!!!
Please take a moment to look through the Lost & Found for any missed placed items that your child(ren) may have lost.
God Bless
How To Report Your Child's Absence!
If your child is going to be absent, please follow the instructions below when reporting the absence:
- Safe Arrival portal login: School Messenger Login
- Call the parent toll free number: 1-844-478-2613
- Using "SchoolMessenger" link in the EICS App (requires School Messenger App installed on the phone. It will prompt you to install the App when you open the EICS App and click on SchoolMessenger app)
- Using the SchooMessenger App
- If you are having difficulties, please call the school directly, 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
School Fees & Fee Waiver Program
Dear Parents,
Please be advised that all school fees have been posted on your parent portal.
You are able to make payments on-line or by cheque at the office All cheques must be made payable to EICS. We would, however, like to encourage you to pay your school fees on-line.
In addition, you may divide your payments either on-line or by postdated cheques.
If you require any assistance with these fees, the Division offers a "Fee Waiver Program". More information can be found at
https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/132303
and
Yearly Digital Permission Required!!!
Please take a moment and log into your PowerSchool account to acknowledge the following documents:
- Responsible Use of Technology Agreement
- EICS One to One Usage Agreement
- EICS Low Risk Field Trip Annual Consent Form
- Locker Use Agreement
How to Complete Forms
- Go to https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca
- Log in
- Click on Yearly Consent
- Select your answer from the drop down menu.
- Click Submit for each section.
- Be sure to complete all three sections for each child you have enrolled in the school.
Please Note: Prior to participating in any field trips, your child's form needs to be acknowledge by you. Without your consent they will be required to stay at the school during their field trips.
We appreciate your support in completing these forms by October 9, 2018.
Thanks in advance for helping us get this year off to a great start!!!
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for latest news and info!
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New Fees Added to PowerSchool
Please be advised that the following fees have been added to your child(ren)'s PowerSchool account. Please take a moment to log onto your PowerSchool account and pay any outstanding fees. We do require that all field trip fees to be paid prior to the field trip.
- Replacement Lock fee
- Voyage Quebec Trip fees
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
Canteen Dates Below!!!
Dear Parents,
Canteen Dates will start soon!
Friday, October 19, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Friday, January 11, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
If you didn’t purchase a canteen card with the fall hot lunch cycle, there is one more opportunity on the first canteen day Friday, October 19, 2018 at lunch time (Canteen Cards are $10). Cash is always accepted at canteen as well-all items are priced at $1.00 and exact change is appreciated! The canteen is NOT open on hot lunch days.
Canteen items will vary week to week but will include items like hot chocolate, canned drinks, cookies, chips, etc. Canteen is intended for treats and snacks -not a substitution for a healthy lunch.
To reduce wait time there will be 2 canteen carts this year. One will serve the 5/6 wing and one will serve the 7/8 wing.
Any questions can be sent to Barb and Samantha at olphhotlunch8@gmail.com
God Bless
Linking Generations ~ Parent Volunteers Needed!!!
Our wonderful Linking Generations program this year are in need of some parent volunteers for both the CloverBar and Summerwood locations.
The commitment would consist of 2-3 hours twice per month from October 2018 to May 2019. You DO NOT have to have a child in the program in order to volunteer your time.
If you would like to assist with this special program, we ask that you please contact Debbie Sinclair, Executive Director, at 780-410-0711 or at linkgendebbie@telus.net.
Thank you and God Bless
School Cheques!!!
Dear Parents,
Please be advise that all cheques that
are sent to the school need to be
made out to EICS only.
New Bell Schedule
Dear Parents,
Please be review the new bell schedule below.
I would like to draw your attention to
our NEW lunch time ~ 12:24 p.m. to 1:07 p.m.
Merci.
Grade 8 Quebec Trip
Please take to log onto your child's PowerSchool account and pay the $100 non-refundable deposit.
The remaining Voyage Quebec fees have also been added.
They are as follows:
- Gr. 8 Quebec Trip ~ Payment #1($1200.00) due by Dec. 19, 2018
- Gr. 8 Quebec Trip ~ Payment #2 ($800.00) due by Feb. 28, 2018
- Final Reconciliation Fee ~ TBA
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin with any of your questions or concerns to help you make an informed decision at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless
Parenting in the Digital Age ~ Tuesday, October 16,2018
Connect Parent ~ Strathcona County
Family and Community Services ~ Parent Link
Hold Me Tight Program ~ November 3 & 4, 2018
Connect Parent Group ~ EICS!
2018-2019 Student Sacrament Dates
Listed below are the Sacrament Dates for First Communion and Confirmation at OLPH Church.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Raylene at OLPH Church at 780-467-5470.
God Bless