This Week at École OLPH
October 22 to 26
Message from the Office!!!
Dear Parents,
The end of October marks the time we call Halloween. Our students tend to have an afternoon where they dress in costumes and have a lot of fun. In light of world events in the last few years we find that the concept of war and terrorism is much more predominant than it was in the past.
As parents, you may soon be purchasing or creating costumes for this event; however, as a school, we would ask that the children do not come in costumes that represent violence or war and also ask that they do not bring props that represent weapons of any sort.
When you are visiting / volunteering / or meeting a teacher during school hours, please feel free to use the staff parking along the fence on the North West side of the school.
God Bless
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- Elder visit from Elder Theresa Strawberry ~ All Day.
- Girls Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Parent Council Meeting ~ École OLPH Library ~ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23
- Boys Volleyball Semi-Finals Game ~ OLPH Vs. St. Theresa at St. Theresa ~ 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball Semi-Finals Game ~ OLPH Vs. J.P. II at OLPH ~ 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24
- Hot Lunch ~ Edo
- Boys Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 25
- Junior High Girls Volleyball Tournament ~ Lakeland Ridge School
Friday, October 26
- School Picture Re-Take Day ~ Morning Only
- Grade 5/6 Volleyball Tournament ~ Holy Redeemer Catholic School ~ 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Junior High Boys Volleyball Tournament ~ Lakeland Ridge School
Saturday, October 27
- Junior High Boys & Girls Volleyball Tournament ~ Lakeland Ridge School ~ All Day
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
- Happy Halloween ~ Details to follow
Friday, November 2, 2018
- Canteen will be open during the lunch hour.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Hot Dog Lunch
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.
Student 1 ~ Jordan Bazlik ~ 6T
Student 2 ~ Matteo Schlack ~7T
Félicitations de Parler Français!!!
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.
Catholic Education Sunday!!!
Dear Parents,
Please join us to celebrate Catholic Education Sunday with us,
École OLPH and EPK
on
Saturday, November 3, 2018
at
5:00 p.m. mass
at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
to celebrate Catholic Education!!!
Catholic Education: Why Should I Care? ~ November 5, 2018
WE Scare Hunger!!!
Dear Parents,
Our École OLPH
" WE Scare Away Hunger Monster"
is still very hungry!!!
Please send your non-perishable item(s)
so that we can continue to Scare Away Hunger!!!
God Bless
WE Scare Hunger!!!!
Over 800 000 Canadians turn to the Canadian Food Bank every month!
Every year, the OLPH Student Council "Scares Away Hunger" in October and November. This program was created by Free the Children, ME to WE program.
This year, we are asking that each student bring at least one non-perishable item, to help Scare Away Hunger!!!
Let's ALL make a huge MONSTROSITY of food to donate to the OLPH Parish!!!
Thank you in advance for your helpful donations and kind support.
God Bless.
École OLPH Student Council
Extra Yearbooks for Sale!!!
We have five extra 2017-2018 yearbooks available for purchase in the school office.
If your child would like one, please send $27.00 (cash only) to Mme Winland in the office.
They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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.
Blanket Exercise!!!
Dear Parents,
Parents of EICS students are invited to take part in a Blanket Exercise to be held at St. Theresa Catholic School in Sherwood Park on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at 6:30 PM.
The Blanket Exercise is an active participation learning activity based on the major themes and findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.
Participants are asked to bring a blanket that can be placed on the floor and stepped on for this activity.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 22 by filling out the Google Form linked below.
Google Form - Blanket Exercise Registration
We will also have Elder Theresa Strawberry join us at this event. She has spent the last year working in each of Elk Island's schools creating relationships and connections with students and staff.
If you have any questions, please email Crystal Cholin- Learning Services Consultant (crystalc@eics.ab.ca) or Sarah Congdon-Reitzel- Indigenous Lead at St. Theresa (sarah.congdon@eics.ab.ca)
Thank you.
Soles 4 Souls!!!
Thank you et Merci!!!
This year we raised approximately 250 pairs of shoes for the Soles 4 Souls program!!!
Great job École OLPH!!!
Thank you, once again, for your continued support for this wonderful program.
God Bless.
October is Rosary Month!
Power of Relationship ~ Friday, October 26 ~ Dr. Jody Carrington
OLPH Parish ~ Fall / Harvest Potluck Supper Night ~ Friday, October 26, 2018 ~ 6:30 p.m.
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
Healthy Celebrations!
Co-Parenting Workshop ~ November 17, 2018
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.
School Fees & Fee Waiver Program
Dear Parents,
Please be advised that all school fees have been posted on your parent portal.
You are able to make payments on-line or by cheque at the office All cheques must be made payable to EICS. We would, however, like to encourage you to pay your school fees on-line.
In addition, you may divide your payments either on-line or by postdated cheques.
If you require any assistance with these fees, the Division offers a "Fee Waiver Program". More information can be found at
https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/132303
and
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
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for latest news and info!
@olphecole
New Fees Added to PowerSchool
Please be advised that the following fees have been added to your child(ren)'s PowerSchool account. Please take a moment to log onto your PowerSchool account and pay any outstanding fees. We do require that all field trip fees to be paid prior to the field trip.
- Replacement Lock fee
- Voyage Quebec Trip fees
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
Canteen Dates Below!!!
Dear Parents,
Canteen Dates will start soon!
Friday, November 2, 2018
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.
New Bell Schedule
Dear Parents,
Please be review the new bell schedule below.
I would like to draw your attention to
our NEW lunch time ~ 12:24 p.m. to 1:07 p.m.
Merci.
Grade 8 Quebec Trip
Please take to log onto your child's PowerSchool account and pay the $100 non-refundable deposit.
The remaining Voyage Quebec fees have also been added.
They 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
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
Family and Community Services ~ Parent Link
Hold Me Tight Program ~ November 3 & 4, 2018
OLPH Parish Bulletin ~ October 21, 2018
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for October 21, 2018.
https://gallery.mailchimp.com/22f2df3005b99b29b516d1fff/files/b05a1b58-23dc-409a-bfe7-881b0d4e4c9b/October_21_2018_Twenty_Ninth_Sunday_in_Ordinary_Time.pdf
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