Shining Bright @ Madonna!
MCS News - September 10th, 2023
Special Thank You
A special thank you to MCS's amazing School Council who sponsored the Popsicles in the Park with the Principals! It was a huge hit and lots of fun to gather, play and connect!
From our Gospel reading today, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." Matthew 18:20 Truly, Christ was present when we gathered together on Thursday for our Meet the Staff. He will be present with us again Monday morning, when we gather as a whole Catholic school community for our weekly faith Assemblies. We launch our week from a solid foundation in Christ.
All are welcome to join our Monday weekly assemblies beginning at 8:40am. Please join us in the gym! Our first gathering assembly is Monday, September 11.
May God bless you this week. Go Light Our World!
#GLOWIECS
Mme Pamela Gravelle
Principal
This Week @ MCS
11 - Monday
- Faith Assembly in the gym @ 8:40am - All are welcome!
12 - Tuesday
- Opening & Open Air Mass at Archbishop Jordan High School @ 9:45am - All are welcome!
13 - Wednesday
- A Great day to GLOW!
- A wonderful day to spread joy & GLOW
15 - Friday
- First planned Fire Safety Practice
Did you know?
Opening Mass
We are excited to partner with Archbishop Jordan High School (ABJ). Madonna School and Archbishop Jordan High School will be celebrating the opening of the school year together! We will be going on Tuesday, September 12 at 9:45 AM. Students and Staff will be bussed to ABJ, and parents are welcome to meet us there and join us in celebrating the start of an amazing school year!
Safety is our TOP Priority - Parking Lot for Staff & Visitors
To keep our children safe, the parking lot is for staff parking. It is not a student drop off zone.
Student pick up and drop off is to occur in the three green areas identified on the map below.
Last week there were several near-miss accidents in the parking lot because it is being used as a pick up/drop off location. With young children walking unattended in the parking lot, cars backing up, driving in, driving out, it is a recipe for disaster - one we want to avoid at all costs. You and your child's safety are incredibly important. Please use the drop off locations highlighted in green below and walk with your child to their doors.
If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please contact Mme Gravelle at 780-467-7972.
After School & The Playground
If you are at the park with your child after school, be aware that a supervisor will come to double check that all children playing in the playground have a parent present, as children are not to play in the playground without a parent. Thank you for understanding that children's safety is taken very seriously at MCS.
If you're a parent and you see a child playing without a parent present, thank you for your help in bringing them to a supervisor or to the front doors of the school so staff can ensure they get to the bus on time or get picked up.
All eyes on student safety is greatly appreciated.
Can't Volunteer during the day and still want to help?
Safety Vests
Our team is growing and so is our Madonna Catholic School Family - YEAH!! This means we have more staff keeping your children safe. As a result, we are in need of yellow safety vests for when staff supervise. If you or a company you know is willing to donate yellow vests (see image above) thank you for emailing Mme Gravelle at pamgr@eics.ab.ca or calling her at the school at 780-467-7972. Thank you in advance!
Sidewalk Chalk
Kids LOVE sidewalk chalk and it's a wonderful way to bring joy and light around the school. If you would like to donate sidewalk chalk, thank you for bringing it to the office, or having your child bring it to school for delivery to the office. You will make so many children smile!!
Forks, Spoons & Cups
While it is always encouraged that students bring their own forks and spoons for lunch, as well as their own water bottles, occasionally they are forgotten. It is appreciated to have a collection of these items for those occasions. We appreciate donations of wooden or biodegradable single use spoons and forks as well as paper cups. Thank you for bringing them to the office, or having your child deliver them for you.
Thank you in advance for ALL of your support!!!
Field Trip Forms
Fee Waiver
Nut Aware School
Terry Fox Run
We will be completing the Terry Fox Run on Sept. 22nd. We will be having an assembly in the gym to learn more about Terry Fox's Heroic work. We will then be walking/running outside. If you would like to make a donation, please use the following link!
Student Medical Information
Does your child have a medical condition? Please share this information with MCS/COGITO by completing a
B.2) 2023-2024 Medical Status Update/Request for Medical Treatment Form
in your Parent Portal under SchoolEngage Forms and Fees, then choose Student or Add Student if they are not already available, and then click the "New" beside the 2023-2024 Medical Status Update/Request for Medical Treatment form.
You will need to fill out a new form each year to keep information and medications up to date.
Thank you for completing your annual consent forms so your child can fully participate in all events at Madonna Catholic School. If you have any questions, please contact us at the school.
If you have any questions, please contact us at the school at 780-467-7972.
Saying Goodbye to Our Portable Classrooms!
How to Order Hot Lunch for your Child
Ordering OPENS: Sunday September 3rd, 2023
Ordering CLOSES: Friday September 15 th . 2023
If your child is in kindergarten, please make sure you are only ordering for the days your child is at school. If your child is going to be absent (except for school trips or functions) on the day of the hot lunch, please make arrangements that day for your child's hot lunch before 11:00 am by calling the school or emailing us at MADONNACSES@GMAIL.COM. All left over from Hot Lunch will be donated after 12:00 pm.
Below are the instructions to the online ordering website
How to get started…
Go to http://madonnashp.hotlunches.net
Click on: Click Here to Register
Enter Access Code: MAD2023
Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you
receive reminder emails about hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for
the upcoming week)
Click the Register Now button at the bottom
Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends Madonna Catholic School. Once your child(ren) are registered, click on Orders
Proceed to order hot lunch for your child(ren)
Payments: We accept hot lunch order payments by Credit Card (Through BAMBORA)
The hot lunch online order system requires a small amount of setup time at the beginning as you must register each child you have attending our school prior to ordering hot lunch. Once the initial setup process is complete, your hot lunch orders for the remainder of the year should be quick and simple..
DEADLINE for ORDERING and PAYMENT for this cycle is Friday September 15 th , 2023.
Thank you for your continued support of your child’s school and for Madonna School Council.
Thank you,
MADONNA HOT LUNCH COMMITTEE
OLPH Parish News
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
If parents have any questions, they can also contact the church by phone 780-467-5470 or email sacraments@olph.ca
Bus Status 4
Bus Status 4 requires a new app download:
A Message about Alberta Education
To better understand how this year's provincial budget has impacted our EICS school district, please visit the Trustee Advocacy page on our website. This page highlights our four key priorities as we continue to engage our elected officials.
Learning & Growing Together
Our First Spirit Day - Madonna Colours!
3V Learn to Stick Together & Be Great Leaders
3&4G Make Calming Bracelets!
Students chose a word or phrase to help ground them this year!
Upcoming Events:
September:
20 - School Council Meeting @ 7:00pm (In Person & Virtual)
21 - Grade 4 Retreat at Camp Van Es
22 - Terry Fox Run in the afternoon
25 - Gotcha Assembly
29 - Orange Shirt day & Assembly @ 1:00pm