This Week at École OLPH
November 5 to 9
Message from the Office!!!
Dear Parents,
Please remember that school doors open at 8:25 a.m. in the morning and that students go outside for morning recess and at lunch time. As the weather cools – please ensure your children are dressed appropriately (tuques & mitts). Students are expected to be outside unless it is -20C +/- with wind chill.
We will continue our protocol for parents visiting the school. All parents and visitors are required to sign in at the office at all times and obtain a visitor badge prior to heading to your child’s classroom. If you need to drop something off for your child, you may leave it at the office and we will contact your child to come to the office during a break.
Please contact the principals M. Morin or M. St. Jean if you have any questions.
God Bless
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- Regular day
Tuesday, November 6
- Grade 6 ~ Telus World of Science Field Trip
- Parent / Teacher Conferences - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7
- Hot Lunch ~ Hot Dog Lunch
Thursday, November 8
- Linking Generations ~ Summerwood Only ~ Seniors Visiting École OLPH ~ 12:20 p.m. to 1:07 p.m.
- Remembrance Day Celebration ~ 1:07 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ~ OLPH Gym ~ Everyone welcome
- Parent / Teacher Conferences - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 9
- Volleyball Pep Rally ~ 1:07 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Last day of school before Fall Break!
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 16, 2018
- No School ~ Fall Break
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Swiss Chalet
Thursday, November 22, 2018
- Fall Band Concert ~ ABJ Catholic School ~ 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 23, 2018
- St. Catherine's Day ~ La Tire
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Pasta Pantry
- Friday Schedule
Thursday, November 29, 2018
- French Immersion Mass at OLPH ~ 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 30, 2018
- Canteen will be open during the lunch hour.
J'aime Parler Français!!!
Congratulations to the following
students who won the
"Parler Français" prizes.
For the Week of October 22 to 26
Student 1 ~ Jaxson Paquette ~ 6T
Student 2 ~ Addison Wall ~ 7T
For the Week of October 29 to November 2
Student 1 ~ Marc Laventure ~ 6M
Student 2 ~ John Smith ~7T
Félicitations de Parler Français!!!
Time Change!!!
As a reminder that on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 2:00 a.m. our clocks are turning backwards by 1 hour.
God Bless
Lest We Forget!!!
Each student will be given a poppy to wear as a visual pledge to never forget those who sacrificed for our freedom.
We would like to invite each student to bring $0.25 or more to donate to our local Royal Canadian Legion to help our veterans.
God Bless
Catholic Education: Why Should I Care? ~ November 5, 2018
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents,
On the evenings of November 6th, and November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the École OLPH teachers will be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences where your child’s progress to this point of time in the school year will be discussed.
In order to assist us in scheduling the Parent Teacher Conferences, all parents will be able to schedule their own appointments online and conferences will be held in the teacher’s classrooms.
To schedule your Parent Teacher Conferences please go to:
www.schoolinterviews.ca and enter the following access code: sptcn
The website to book the conferences will go live on Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Please book your Parent Teacher Conferences before Friday, November 2nd, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. You will be able to book up to 4 teachers per child.
Please note to only book 1 appointment spot per teacher.
If you require additional time, please contact your child’s teacher personally to make further arrangements.
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Mme Winland in the office at 780-467-5631 and she can assist you in booking your interviews.
Regards,
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
780-467-5631
Grade 5 /6 Volleyball Tournament
Dear Parents,
Our first Grade 5/6 volleyball tournament on Friday, October 26, was a huge success!
Fun was had by all and the improvements were quite visible!
Thank you to Holy Redeemer School for hosting!
God Bless.
Linking Generations!!!
This is what Linking Generations is all about!!!
Our youth connecting with our senior generations!!! Celebrating their incredible milestones, as well as, learning 100 years of history!!!
Happy 100th Birthday Joanne!!! (picture from left to right Matteo Schlack, Joanne, Jacob Ralph-Barbeau)
God Bless
We Scare Hunger!!!
Dear Parents,
Merci beaucoup / Thank you
to all of our École OLPH families who
generously donated an ENORMOUS amount (450 items)
of non-perishable food items so that we can continue to
Scare Away Hunger!!!
God Bless
École OLPH ~ Book Fair 2018!!!
This year our annual École OLPH Scholastic Book Fair is from Tuesday, November 6 to Friday, November 9, 2018!!
Please be sure to take a moment to visit the Book Fair during Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
God Bless
Happy Halloween Everyone!!!
Sumo Wrestling ~ Video #1
Sumo Wrestling ~ Video #2
Sumo Wresting ~ Video #3
Félicitations!!! Congratulations!!!
Félicitations to both the girls and boys volleyball teams who each won their bronze medal games on Thursday, November 1, 2018!!!
Well done Tigers!!!
École OLPH ~ First Annual Candy Swap!!!
This year the École OLPH students were asked to donate any of their unwanted candy to the school. As a reward, each student that donated their candy received a special "Super Coupon" to give them special privilege in their classroom.
All of the collected candy will be donated to our local organizations who help people with addictions.
Well done École OLPH students!!!
God Bless
Parent Council Information!!!
On the evenings of November 6th and November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the École OLPH teachers will be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences.
Parent Council and Quebec Trip Fundraising Committee will be on hand to help you get a start on your HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
Come see us to order your Poinsettias, Planters & fresh Wreaths, all your Gift Card needs, Christmas Cash Raffle Tickets, Pizza Coupons & More! (Cash & Cheques only please)
God Bless.
FundScrip Fundraising
Dear Parents,
OLPH School Council has been using FundScrip for the last 5 years as one of the schools main fundraisers.
FundScrip, is a fundraising program that lets you raise funds simply by purchasing gift cards for your everyday shopping (i.e. groceries, gas, gifts and household items). When you purchase a $100 grocery gift card, you receive the $100 card, but in addition, a percentage is donated to our fundraising campaign. It’s like getting free money, where the only catch is you have to change your method of payment to using gift cards!
Please visit https://www.fundscrip.com/ to place your on-line order(s). To print off a paper order form, please click on the attached document below.
How to Support our École OLPH FundScrip Group
1. Go to www.fundscrip.com and click on Support a Group
2. Complete the information in the Become a Supporter section and be sure to enter École OLPH's group Invitation Code: PETQYC
3. Click on Sign Up and you will be sent a confirmation email.
4. Click the link in the confirmation email and complete your registration.
5. Now you are ready to login, place orders, and start supporting our École OLPH group.
6. Watch your Inbox for the confirmation email from FundScrip.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Erin DiLoreto at artsadminerin@gmail.com.
God Bless
Poinsettias ~ School Fundraiser!!!
Dear OLPH families and friends,
OLPH Parent Council will be selling 6.5” Premium Poinsettias, Holiday Tropical Planters, 22” Premium Wreaths and new this year, festive hanging greenery in a vintage burlap bag for a Christmas fundraiser.
Ordering will be online at www.olph.growingsmilesfundraising.com. Payment is available online through PayPal or by cheque. Please make cheques payable to: OLPH Sh. Pk. School Parent Association and drop off your cheque in the School Council mailbox in the main office by Friday, Nov. 23rd.
- Order & Payment Due Date: Friday, Nov. 23rd
- Pick up: Friday, Dec. 7th, 3 – 5PM, OLPH Main Entrance
- www.olph.growingsmilesfundraising.com
For more information, please review the attached informational flyer for pictures and pricing of each item. You may also contact Parent Council at olphparentcouncil@gmail.com
Regards,
Parent School Council
GRACE ~ Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education!!!
Dear Parents,
This group is fully supported by ACSTA, CCSSA and Elk Island Catholic Schools.
God Bless
EICS - Fee Waiver Program
Dear Parents,
If you require any assistance with your child(s) school fees, the EICS Division offers a "Fee Waiver Program".
The application deadline for this EICS - Fee Waiver Program is Friday, December 14, 2018!
Please click on the link below for more information.
God Bless.
Fee Waiver Program Application
and
Update ~ Grade 8 Voyage Quebec Trip
Please take to log onto your child's PowerSchool account and pay your child's Voyage Quebec trip.
As a reminder, you always have to option to make multiple payments on your account in order to meet the payments and due dates listed below.
Deadlines and Fees 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
May 18 to 25, 2019. Please ensure that your child's trip is paid in full prior to leaving on the Voyage Quebec trip.
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
Visitors & Guests
In an effort to ensure we have a safe learning environment for all students and staff, we ask that anyone visiting École OLPH to sign in at the school office and wear a visitor name tag.
God Bless.
Insight Testing
Dear Parents,
Students do not need to study for this type of assessment, and the results are not used to evaluate their school achievement. The results provide information to help teachers recognize student strengths and plan for additional supports as needed.
If you would like to learn more about this assessment tool, please visit http://www.canadiantestcentre.com and select the Insight tab near the top of the page. While there you may also want to look into the CAT-4 academic assessment tool, which will be used to measure overall academic ability of Grade 4 and 7 students in the spring.
Parent Education and Reflection (P.E.A.R.) Group
Dear Parents,
The Parent Education and Reflection (P.E.A.R.) Group is a FREE parenting program for parents and caregivers who are looking to strengthen their foundational parenting skills, address parenting challenges, and support their child’s healthy social and emotional development. In these series of classes, parents will receive practical information, share parenting tips, practice skills, and participate in group collaboration, reflection, and support.
God Bless
How to Nurture a child's mental health!!!
Co-Parenting Workshop ~ November 17, 2018
Parent Council Corner
Please take a moment to "Join" the Parents for OLPH Sherwood Park Facebook group, for important information and updates.
Here is the link for easy access.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/213584608682158/
God Bless.
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.
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!!!
"Like" our Facebook Page
We now have a Facebook page!
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for latest news and info!
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Canteen Dates Below!!!
Dear Parents,
Canteen Dates will start soon!
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.
OLPH Parish Bulletin ~ October 21, 2018
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, November 4, 2018.
God Bless
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