This Week at École OLPH
May 28 to June 1, 2018
Message from the Office
Dear Parents,
Voyage Québec
Welcome back grade 8's!!!
Attendance in the Classroom
At this time of year all teachers are trying to complete all of the required curriculum for the remainder of the school year. Your child's attendance is of utmost importance. Should your child(ren) require to be away, please make sure to contact your child(ren)'s teacher and the school office with the date(s) of your child(ren)'s absence.
Option Selections
This past Firday, May 25th, the option course descriptions for next year were sent home with all grades 5, 6, & 7 students. Course requests will be submitted online via your Parent PowerSchool account starting on May 31, 2018 only. For any students that were away, you can pick up your option course descriptions/information on Monday, May 28th from your homeroom teacher. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or M. St. Jean at marcs@eics.ab.ca.
Junior High Exam Schedule
Please stay tuned as the Junior High Exam schedule will be coming out soon.
God Bless
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- ABJ Band Concert ~ École OLPH gym ~ 11:30 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. ~ Everyone welcome!
Tuesday, May 29
- Grade 6 ~ Trees & Forests field trip ~ All day
Wednesday, May 30
- Hot Lunch ~ McDonald's
- Grade 7&8 ~ ABJ Play ~ 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 31
- Linking Generations ~ Clover Bar Lodge ~ 12:20 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.
Friday, June 1
- Outdoor Ed ~ Geocaching ~ 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
- Early Dismissal ~ 2:08 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
- Grade 6 ~ English Language Arts PAT ~ Reading Comprehension ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
- Grade 6 ~ French Language Arts PAT ~ Reading Comprehension ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, June 18, 2018
- Grade 6 ~ Science PAT ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
- Grade 6 ~ Math PAT ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, June 22, 2018
- Grade 6 ~ Social Studies PAT ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
- Last Day of School for Students
Friday, June 29, 2018
- Last Day of School for Staff
Hot Lunch for the Month of June!!!
Dear École OLPH Families!
Parent Council is organizing Hot Lunch for the month of June. It will be offered on the following days:
June 6 ~ Nitza’s
June 11 ~ Wild Wing
June 13 ~ Hot Dog Day
June 19 ~ McDonald’s
June 21 ~ Nitza’s
June 27 ~ FREE BBQ lunch for students
The MunchaLunch online ordering website (www.munchalunch.com) will be open Monday, May 28th at 9:00 a.m. and ordering will close Monday, June 4th at noon (12:00 p.m.).
A Parent Volunteer Sign Up form will be emailed soon.
Thank you!
OLPH Parent Council
Become a Linking Generations School Grandparent!!!
Dear Parents,
It doesn’t take much to be a part of your community. It can start by visiting a school classroom. As a Linking Generations School Grandparent, you will be joining a growing number of women and men who are dedicated to building strong communities through intergenerational connections.
The Linking Generations Grandparent program welcomes your interest if you:
• Are 60 years or older & live in the County of Strathcona
• Enjoy the company of young children
• Have a desire to assist in the learning environment of an elementary school’s community
• Can share 1-2 hours per month at an elementary school, with Grade 5-6 youth
• Can commit for at least one full school year (October- April)
• Have your own transportation
If you or a Senior Family member is interested in volunteering, please email Debbie Sinclair; Executive Director; Linking Generations at linkgendebbie@telus.net or check out Linking Generations website at www.linkinggenerations.ca
Name the Foal Contest!!!
Nutrition Reminder!!!
The sun is shining and BBQ season is here!
Promoting healthy foods in our schools supports student well being and achievement. Let’s get creative and come up with some alternatives to chips, candy, Slurpee, pizza and cake.
Here is a link to the Alberta Health Services website for even more great ides!
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/nutrition/Page2925.aspx
Sample BBQ Menu
Chicken and Veggies Kabobs
All beef or turkey hot dogs
Whole wheat buns
Corn on the cob
Veggie bags
Whole wheat crackers and cheese
Water or 100% fruit juice
Sliced oranges
Watermelon
Snack Ideas
Veggies and hummus
Class fruit salad (shout out to OLA for running a great group fruit salad event!)
Whole grain muffins
Frozen grapes
Frozen bananas dipped in yogurt on a stick
100% fruit juice popsicles
Build your own trail mix station
Celery sticks with seed butter and raisins
Student Rewards
Time outside
Take song requests to play during class
5 minute breaks
Sit with friends
“No Homework” pass
Fun Videos
Stickers (we never grow out of loving stickers)
Entry to draw for a prize
An encouraging sticky note
Fun school supplies
Lost and Found
Once again, our Lost and Found is starting to overflow. Please take a moment to look through the Lost and Found for anything that you might be missing.
Any items that are left unclaimed, will be donated to one of our local charities.
God Bless
Yearbook Orders!!!
Dear Parents,
Yearbook orders are still being accepted!!!
It's that time again to order your École OLPH grade 5-8 Yearbook!!! The cost of this colour yearbook is $27.00.
Please complete the order form attached below and submit it to Mme Winland in the office. Payment may be done by cash, cheque (payable to EICS) or Visa via Powerschool.
We thank you and look forward to providing you with a book that is filled with lasting memories from your child’s middle school years.
Regards,
Mme Gagnon
OLPH - Junior High Permission Form to Leave School Grounds
A reminder to all Grade 7 & 8 parents:
Grade 7 & 8 OLPH students have the privilege to leave school grounds during lunch recess.
Every time you would like your child to have this privilege, please complete the form below and hand it to the office for the day they would like to leave school grounds.
Extra forms are now located on the school website under the Parents tab ~ Junior High Permission Form to Leave School Grounds. These forms are no longer available at the office.
This form will enable us to ensure that all of our students are safe and accounted for at all times.
Attached permission form below.
Gearing up for Year 3 of the One-to-One Technology Program
Dear Parents,
With the successful implementation of the One to One technology program, EICS is excited to enter into year 3 of the initiative.
Beginning in September of 2018-2019, the option to purchase or lease to own a Chromebook will be offered by Staples and not directly from the school.
Because of the positive feedback we’ve received from you about the service and support provided by Staples, we continue to recommend them to our parent community.
Here is a link to their most recent offer, which now includes payment options.
We will continue to maintain a small inventory of Chromebooks at the school in the event that the student forgets to bring or charge their own device.
Any further questions, please contact your school administration.
Outstanding Fees!
Dear Parents,
Please log onto your PowerSchool account to pay any outstanding Field Trip Fees, Option Fees, or Chromebook Leasing / Buyout Fees.
All Fees can be paid on-line or cash or cheque (payable to EICS) to Mme Winland in the office.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or M. St. Jean at marcs@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
New & Improved - EICS App!!!
Dear Parents,
If you have not already done so,
please take a moment to
download the new and improved
EICS App!!!
This allows you to access your
PowerSchool account, as well as, Safe Arrival,
Transportation information, and all
of the school calendars of your choice.
A Fantastic ~ One Stop, Shop!!!
École Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Facebook Page
We now have a Facebook page!
Please take a moment to
"Like" École Our Lady of Perpetual Help
for latest news and info!
School Challenge Accepted!
We encourage all of our families to take
part in our Seventh District Challenge
for the month of May...
Planting the Seed of Wisdom!!!
God planted a seed of faith in our hearts,
all we have to do is:
Water it with prayers
Fertilize it with words of God
Cultivate it with lots of Love.
Stay tuned for our school challenge
for the month of May!!!
OLPH Parish Website
Dear Parents,
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Website.
OLPH Parish Periodical Information ~ See Below
God Bless