Better Together at Holy Spirit
March 6 - 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Lent
Matthew 17: 1-5
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IMPORTANT DATES
Almsgiving Project- Food Bank Drive Theme: Paws for a Cause
Monday, March 6
- Fused Glass - Grade 2
Wednesday, March 8
- Grade 4 field trip - 1881 Schoolhouse and Grandma's Place
Friday, March 10
- M/W Kindergarten
- Winter Carnival
- Hot lunch (hot dog, chips, veggie) provided by School Council for all students
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Winter Carnival
We are excited for our winter carnival day on Friday, March 10! Thank you for the many volunteers who are are running activities and preparing lunch for our students.
We are asking all volunteers to please arrive at the school at 8:30 am and check in at the office, and then proceed to the gym where we will meet as a group for you to receive information about your station and a map. If you are helping with an outside activity, please come prepared to be outside in full winter gear. If you are helping with an inside station (hot chocolate or lunch preparation), bring indoor shoes and arrive at 9:00 am to meet with your group.
Outside Stations
Sledding Hill: Brad Mann, Lonnie Coley
Toboggan Pull Races: Leanne Mackenzie, Joanne Currie, German Diaz
Relay Race: Tammy Hannan, Jason MacLean
Tug Rope: Nicole Steele, Alisha Toyle, Lindsay Alexander
Snowshoeing: Christina Campbell, Brad Jennings, Richard Dang,
Ring Toss: Chris Dallyn, Paul Croft
Inside Stations:
(Hot Chocolate Station)
Pamela Rushton
Sasha Narine
Annette Haun
(Lunch Preparation/Serving:)
Jenelle Potyondi
Kim Pennock
Karolina Pawlowich
Erin Graham
Lori Stiko
Susan Yarham
Adriana Quijada
Mrs. Perret
Kim Hawco
Kristen Bryne
Angela Mandursiak
Janet Dalangin
Carla Dopko
Swimming Information Grade 1 - 4
We have also added an online options for donations. If you are interested in donating to support families in need for swimming lessons please complete the online donation form in PowerSchool. Donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. Please contact the office if you require any more information.
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2023 / 2024 Early Learning Registration
We are excited to welcome new students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! Registration opened on February 1, 2023. Please log onto www.eics.ab.ca under Student Registration, School Registration and create an account to complete the online registration for your child. Please include your child's birth certificate (a picture) to ensure a complete registration. Note: Current students do not re-register. (Example-Pre-Kindergarten students are automatically registered for Kindergarten. If you are currently part of the Holy Spirit Family there is no need to register your child for Grade 1 - 4 next year. Current Pre-K parents have received an email regarding steps for next year.
Pre-Kindergarten students must turn 4 before December 31, 2023 (student born in 2019)
Kindergarten students must turn 5 before Dec 31, 2023 (students born in 2018)
Help us to spread the good news about our school community!
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2022/2023 Yearbook
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Inclusive Learning Services: March Home Connections
Inclusive Learning Consultant:
Learn and teach your child about colours. Help your child learn the names of different colours. Match the same or different colours, while out and about ask children to find something that is green or the same color as something else, when requesting items specify colors (please give me a blue cup) or have your kiddos request a specific color item, and label colors as often as possible throughout conversation (I love the blue circle you made; I like your pink shirt).
Occupational Therapist:
Play on the Floor! Sitting or laying on tummies on the floor (cobra style) is good for core muscle development, postural control and can help develop hand dominance! Read a book, do a puzzle, play a game, colour a picture.
Speech Language Pathologist:
Play turn taking games with your child (e.g., building a tower together, playing simple board games, taking turns blowing bubbles) and help your child use social phrases like “my turn”, “your turn” and “good job”.
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Lessons from Miss B this week
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Our Week in Pictures
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OLPH Parish News
Saturday vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Any questions parents can also contact the church by phone 780-467-5470 ext: 225 OR email sacraments@olph.ca.
Website: https://www.olph.ca
Location: 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-5470
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SCHOOL FEES
School fees are now due. Please log into your PowerSchool account to pay for your child's fees.
Please note that fees may be added throughout the year if additional field trips are booked. Teachers will send home notes if new fees are added to your account.
Please contact Mrs. Desaulniers if you have any questions, 780-416-9526.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 15
- Swimming forms due
Friday, March 17
- Hot lunch for those who ordered
- School Wide Assembly
Tuesday, March 21
- 3-Way Conferences 4-7 pm
Wednesday, March 22
- Skating at Millennium Place - Grade 3
- 3-Way Conferences 4-7 pm
Friday March 24 - 31
- Spring Break - School Closed
Tuesday, April 4
- Earth Rangers Presentation
- Early Dismissal - 2:05 pm
- School Council Meeting - 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 6
- Hot Lunch for those who ordered
- Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 7
- Good Friday - School Closed
Email: hs@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://hs.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 151 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7804169526
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holyspiritcathschool
Twitter: @HolySpiritCS