ROYAL NEWS
OLMP CATHOLIC SCHOOL - MAY 2018
Principal's Message
It is hard to believe that we have 30 school days remaining this year. Given that our year is rapidly coming to a conclusion, students can expect an increase in homework in the next month. We would like your support in strongly encouraging your children to be diligent in their studies. We know it’s difficult, especially as the weather warms up, but it is only a couple of months and then everyone can take a well-deserved rest.
May is a very busy month, some events to watch for are: the Grade 6 and 9 students wrote their Provincial Achievement exams May 10-11. As well, track and field will be in full swing this month (OLMP 5/6 meet May 14, JH meet May 17, HS Zones May 23, JH Regionals May 29).
Student Transportation Survey
Alberta Education would like to get Alberta families views on student transportation and the student transportation eligibility criteria. To do so, they are conducting an online survey that will close on June 15, 2018.
These responses will help the government determine if changes are needed to the student transportation system, and if so, what changes to make.
To share your thoughts and priorities on the student transportation criteria, please fill out the online survey.
https://education.alberta.ca/student-transportation/student-transportation/
Attendance Reporting Procedures - SchoolMessenger
To set up your new account, go to https://go.schoolmessenger.com/#/account/signup or download the SchoolMessenger App using Google Play or the App Store. (Select Canada as Location)
There are multiple ways to report an absence:
- Calling 1-844-478-2613
- Using the SchoolMessenger App
- Using the “SchoolMessenger” link in the EICS App (requires SchoolMessenger App installed on the phone)
- Using https://go.schoolmessenger.comFor the detailed information pamplet, click here
Upcoming Events
- May 12 Confirmation at St. Francis Xavier Church
- May 14 Grade 5 & 6 School Track Meet at the City Track
- May 16 HS Areas Track Meet at the City Track
- May 17 Grade 7-8-9 Track Meet at the City Track
- May 18 PD Day - No School for students
- May 21 Victoria Day - School is closed
- May 22 Cap & Gown Celebration for Grade 12's at the Lougheed Arts Center
- May 23 Grade 5 Telus Field Trip
- May 23 HS Track Zones
- May 23 Grade 6 K of C Track Meet in Sherwood Park
- May 24 Grad Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church for entire school 9:30 am
- May 25 Grad Celebration & Prom at the CRE 4 - 1 am
- May 28 Physics 20 Field Trip to Edmonton
- May 29 Grade 7-8-9 Regionals Track Meet at the City Track
- May 30-31 JH Outdoor Ed Camping Trip
- May 31 Skills Alberta Grade 9 Competition
- June 5 School Council at 7 pm in the Library
- June 11 Color Night (Athletics Awards Night) 7 pm in Gym
Drama Play
Archbishop Smith visit
Maskwacis Leadership Trip
HS Ski Trip in Banff
Boys Handball goes to Provincials!
Math Fair
2018-2019 School Calendar
For the 2018-2019 school year, Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) has created the proposed school calendars for both St. Patrick Catholic School and Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School. The EICS calendar very closely mirrors Battle River School Division (BCSD) calendar which will positively impact families in the following ways for the schools:
School will start after the Labour Day weekend.
November break will still be offered in this EICS calendar.
Busing will now be shared with Battle River School Division Transportation.
Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School:
The school is moving towards a 4-day student week calendar for a majority of the weeks.
This change will ensure the same start and end times for all students at OLMP and will alleviate scheduling challenges across the school.
Joint transportation between EICS and Battle River School Division will positively impact the level of service provided.
The community of Camrose has responded to ensure that extra curricular programming and activities are available within the community on the days when students are not in school.
Healthy Snack Idea of the Month – Ham & Cheese Kabobs
OLMP Catholic School
Email: JoeK@eics.ab.ca
Website: olmp.eics.ab.ca
Location: Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School, Mount Pleasant Drive, Camrose, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-672-2975
Twitter: @OLMPSchool