Madonna News
March 07, 2021
Keeping Your Children Safe on the Internet. FOR PARENTS & STAFF ONLY
The Saffron Centre is presenting to parents and staff on internet safety for children and adolescents. Learn about online streaming, apps, gaming, and safety strategies.
Topic: Cyberworld - Madonna & Holy Spirit
Time: Mar 16, 2021 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85915965213?pwd=UUJRNllJcXNZeUtFM0lZS0J6ZUdUdz09
School Council
On March 04, School Council participated in a very engaging "Thought Exchange" in which the following question was posed:
What would you like to see happening in our school council meetings?
Here are the "Key Thoughts" that were generated in the "Thought Exchange".
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
Please note that Kindergarten Registration Opens February 1, 2021.
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
Tournament of Books
Tiny T. Rex - read by Mrs. Stadnick
The Night Gardener - read by Miss Gauthier
Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal - read by Mrs. Prenoslo
On Account of The Gum - read by Mrs. Lindbeck
Tournament of Books - Week 2
Parent - Teacher - Student Interviews
Grade 1 to 4 students will have their virtual interviews March 24th and 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Kindergarten students will have their virtual interviews March 22nd, 24th or 25th.
Go to https://www.schoolbookings.net and enter event code gt5vt and follow the 3 easy steps!
Parents will be able to choose a telephone call or a Google Meet format.
If you have any questions please call the school office at 780-467-7972.
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
- Virtual First Communion Retreat for Children & Parents - Saturday, April 10 at 12:00 pm
- 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 - March 5 - 10:30 am
GoGuardian Beacon
Dear Parent or Guardian:
This year, Elk Island Catholic Schools has implemented a software monitoring program designed to help keep students safe. The monitoring program is called GoGuardian Beacon and is designed as a suicide prevention tool. We have set up the GoGuardian Beacon to detect when a student searches, creates, views or interacts with online content that could be related to suicide or self-harm. When something of this nature is detected, designated school staff members receive an email alert notifying them of the student and the specific actions the student did that prompted the alert. School staff will respond accordingly to each alert. Often, it will result in a phone call to parents or guardians letting them know about the alert that was generated. Additionally, through conversations, the school team will determine what other follow-up might be needed for supporting the student.
Using the GoGuardian Beacon monitoring system provides another layer of support for keeping our students safe and providing essential care for them. It is important to recognize that the GoGuardian Beacon software cannot detect every possible situation when a student might be suicidal. However, it is an effective way to grow in our awareness of which students may need extra support.
It is important for you to know that GoGuardian Beacon operates when a student is logged into his/her school-managed account on a chromebook. The program does not monitor what students do on their own personal devices, even if they are logged into their school account. We want to assure you that your child’s privacy is important to our school division and any information collected by GoGuardian Beacon is only shared with designated staff and is not put into PowerSchool or PASI (the database that houses all student records).
We know that parents, guardians, and school staff all play a vital role in each student’s support network. We appreciate your support of the division as we implement the GoGuardian Beacon monitoring system. If you have questions or concerns about it, please reach out to a member of our school’s administration team at 780-467-7972
Sincerely,
Mrs. Antoniuk and Mrs. Lindbeck
Upcoming Events
March
1 - 26 - Tournament of Books
4 - Bend the Rules
4 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P, and 4P
5 - No School for Students - Division Faith & Wellness Day
10 - Adoration at Madonna
10 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
11 - Virtual priest visit with 1S, 1/2F, and 2L
17 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
17 - St. Patricks Day
18 - Spirit Day - Jersey Day - Sports Day
18 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P, and 4P
14 - Daylight Saving Time starts
22 - Additional day for Kindergarten Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
24 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
24 - 25 - Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - all grades
25 - Assembly & Gotcha draw
26 - No School - Spring Break begins ( March 26 to April 5)
April
6 - First day of classes
7 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
7 - Early Dismissal - 2:15 pm
8 - Spirit Days - Crazy Sock Day
8 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P, and 4P
1/2F is doing challenging Word Work.
1/2F is doing challenging Word Work.
1/2F is doing challenging Word Work.
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Building snow people in Kindergarten.
Building snow people in Kindergarten.
Building snow people in Kindergarten.
Learning their phone numbers in Kindergarten.
Painting a solar system model in Kindergarten.
Space puzzle time in Kindergarten.
Space puzzle time in Kindergarten.
We have a new kindergarten student!
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Making mini snow people in Kindergarten
Making mini snow people in Kindergarten
Making mini snow people in Kindergarten
Buddy play in kindergarten
Buddy play in kindergarten
Phone number practice in kindergarten
Exploring patterns and design in kindergarten
Exploring the playground!
Exploring the playground!
Climbing at the playground!
Climbing at the playground!
Making mud pies!
More climbing on playground equipment!
1/2F Lenten art and writing
1/2F Lenten art and writing
1/2F Lenten art and writing
1/2F Lenten art and writing
1/2L Lenten art and writing
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Outdoor play with 1/2F
Pathways students making cards for our amazing substitute teachers
Pathways students making cards for our amazing substitute teachers
Pathways students making cards for our amazing substitute teachers
Pathways students making cards for our amazing substitute teachers
Pathways students enjoying the new addition to our outdoor space!
Pathways students enjoying the new addition to our outdoor space!
Pathways students enjoying the new addition to our outdoor space!
Pathways students enjoying the new addition to our outdoor space!
Pathways students enjoying the new addition to our outdoor space!
Outdoor play in Pathways!
Outdoor play in Pathways!
Building snowmen in 2L!
2L led a wonderful, faith-filled school assembly!
Two of our students received their First Reconciliation Crosses!
Student leadership in action! 2L led our school assembly.
Bend the Rules Day in 4P
Bend the Rules Day in 4P
Bend the Rules Day in 4P
Madonna Staff gathered for mass on Faith & Wellness Day
NEW!!! COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist
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