Madonna News
January 24, 2021
Kindergarten Registration
We will be offering the following class configurations.
- Monday/ Wednesday and designated Fridays Full Days 8:40 - 3:15
- Tuesday/Thursday and designated Fridays Full Days 8:40 - 3:15
Please note Kindergarten information and the videos click the link below.
https://mcs.eics.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten-2021-2022
Registration is online please check our website very bottom right. OR click the link below.
https://www.eics.ab.ca/parents-and-students/school-registration
Please contact the school with any questions you may have. 780.467.7972
If your child is at S.I.L.C. On-Line Learning please note that the last chance to return to In-School learning is February 1st, 2021 for this school year. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Antoniuk @ 780.467.7972 if you have any questions.
Bend the Rules!
Support our Chalice Child, Quanderly
Thursday, January 28
All students are invited to Bend the Rules on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Students may choose to “Bend” any of the following rules:
Wear pajamas
Wear a hat or toque
Chew gum
15 minutes Free Time
Extend One Recess time
To participate, log in to your Parent Portal and choose the Bend the Rules Day form. Complete the items you would like and submit payment. Then your child can enjoy “Bending those Rules” on January 28th!
All money collected will be donated to our Chalice child, Quanderly.
Thank you for your support
Madonna Catholic School Staff
School Council
Here is the link for the virtual meeting
Sacraments
Important Dates:
- Virtual Reconciliation Retreat for Children & Parents - Saturday, February 27 at 12:00 pm
- First Reconciliation Celebration (at the church) - Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 am
- First Communion Teaching Mass & Practise (at the church) - Monday, April 19 or Wednesday, April 21at 6:15 pm
- First Holy Communion Masses - Saturday, May 01 at 5:00 pm or Sunday, May 02 at 12:30 pm
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Monday to Friday - 9:15 am to 9:45 am
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Monday to Friday - 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 9:30 am to 11:00 am
- Adoration: First Friday of Every Month - February 5 - 9:15 am to 6:15 pm
Tips to Help your Child be Comfortable and Confident Wearing a Mask
Fundraising
Save-On-Foods Wye Rd
*** REMEMBER TO SHOP AT SAVE ON FOODS ON WYE ROAD AND GIVE YOUR RECEIPTS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. SAVE ON FOODS WILL GIVE 5% BACK TO THE SCHOOL.
COBBS
***SHOP AT COBBS BREAD ON WYE ROAD AND JUST SAY YOUR CHILD ATTENDS SCHOOL AT MADONNA. COBBS WILL GIVE 5% BACK TO THE SCHOOL. WE do not need COBBS RECEIPTS.
Very Cold Weather Forecast
Ski Pants, Parka, Hats, Mitts and Boots.
Students go out for recess in the cold weather.
When the temp is -20 with wind chill and colder they will be indoor for recess only.
Upcoming Events
January
14 - Virtual Assembly 3G will be leading.
21 - Virtual Assembly 3G will be leading
21 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 1, 1/2 and 2
28 - Bend the Rules
28 - Virtual Assembly and Gotcha Draw
28 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 3, 3/4 and 4
29 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ---Professional Development day for School Staff
29 - Report Cards available on PowerSchool for grades 1 to 4 only
February
1 - Kindergarten Registration Opens
3 - Early Dismissal - 2:15 pm
4 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ---Teacher's Convention
5 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ---Teacher's Convention
11 - Spirit Day - P. J. Day
11 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 1, 1/2 and 2
12 - Valentine's Day Activities - NO FOOD OR CARDS PLEASE
15 - NO SCHOOL - Family Day
17 - Ash Wednesday
18 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 3, 3/4 and 4
24 - Pink Shirt Day
25 - Virtual Assembly and Gotcha Draw
25 - Virtual Priest Visit with Gr. 1, 1/2 and 2
Covid - 19 Daily Checklist (for children under 18)
Pathways students are enjoying new experiences in the mild weather.
Pathways students are enjoying new experiences in the mild weather.
Pathways students are enjoying new experiences in the mild weather.
Pathways students are enjoying new experiences outside.
Painting in Pathways!
Pathways students are enjoying new experiences outside.
3/4 P is building with a variety of materials and comparing the effectiveness of materials and designs.
3/4 P is building with a variety of materials and comparing the effectiveness of materials and designs.
3/4 P is building with a variety of materials and comparing the effectiveness of materials and designs.
Kindergarten imaginative, outdoor play! Having a bonfire and roasting marshmellows!
Working on literacy and fine motor skills in Kindergarten.
Kindergarten imaginative, outdoor play! Making mountains and volcanoes!
1/2F is learning about the properties of solids and liquids as they make secondary colours.
1/2F is learning about the properties of solids and liquids as they make secondary colours.
1/2F is learning about the properties of solids and liquids as they make secondary colours.
4P experimenting with shadow sticks.
4P experimenting with shadow sticks.
4P experimenting with shadow sticks.
Winter art from 1/2F
Winter art from 1/2F
Winter art from 1/2F
1S made snowflakes for Mrs. Wagner's Library Display
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Email: info@olph.ca
Website: www.olph.ca
Location: 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 467-5470
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/
Madonna Catholic School
Email: karena@eics.ab.ca
Website: mcs.eics.ab.ca
Location: 15 Main Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 467-7972