This Week at École OLPH School
February 10 to 14
Our Mission Statements
We are a Catholic community committed to developing educational opportunities int he context of Gospel values, where students' gifts and talents are celebrated and nurtured through lifelong spiritual and personal experiences.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help school is committed to quality education in both official languages fostering in our students respect for life and learning as Christ taught us.
Principal Message
There will be no school this Friday, February 14 as it is a PD Day.
Have a restful long weekend.
God Bless,
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
A Reading From The Gospel for Sunday, February 9, 2020
February 9, 2020 ~ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to the disciples, "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."
The Gospel of the Lord.
Weekly Events at École OLPH
Monday, February 10, 2020
- Junior High Boys B Basketball Practice ~ 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
- Junior High Girls A Basketball Practice ~ 3:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
- Junior High Girls B Basketball Practice ~ 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
- Hot Lunch ~ Little Caesar's
- Junior High Girls B Basketball Practice ~ 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
- Junior High Boys A ~ Basketball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Linking Generations ~ Summerwood ~ 11:50 a.m. to 1:32 p.m.
- Linking Generations ~ Cloverbar ~ 12:25 p.m. to 1:32 p.m.
- School Council Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ All parents are welcome.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
- École OLPH ~ Winter Carnival ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 2020
- PD Day ~ No School
Important Dates to Remember!!!
February 17, 2020
- Family Day ~ No School
February 20, 2020
- Boys & Girls B ~ Basketball Tournament ~ Ardrossan
- Grade 5 / 6 ~ Sunridge Ski Trip ~ All Day
- Peer Partners ~ 12:00 p.m. to 1:32 p.m.
February 21, 2020
- Grade 5 /6 ~ Curling Bonspiel ~ Details to Follow
February 26, 2020
- Pink Shirt Day ~ Be Kind ~ All Day
- School Mass at OLPH Parish ~ 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Linking Generations ~ Cloverbar ~ Meet & Greet Evening ~ 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
February 27, 2020
- Jump Rope for Heart Event ~ Details to Follow
February 28, 2020
- Grade 5 / 6 Basketball Tournament ~ Details to Follow
Caught Doing Good!!!
Each week, all students will be given a challenge of getting "Caught Doing Good".
When a student is "Caught Doing Good," they will be given a coupon upon which they will write their name and enter it into a draw. Twice a month, a draw will be made out of all the coupons received in the office for a wonderful prize.
Congratulations to the following student
Who Was Caught Doing Good!!!
Ciara Ward ~ 5S
&
Julia Madra ~ 7T
Merci beaucoup / Thank you very much to all the students who worked hard to receive coupons for doing the right things!
École OLPh ~ Robotics
Dear Parents,
Félicitations! Congratulations to our two robotics teams that represented us at the NAIT competition this weekend.
One team received 1st place for their research project. It was the One Way project the students tried at school.
Congratulations / Félicitaitons to both teams and their great work!!!
God Bless
School Council Corner
Dear Parents,
Our Grade 5/6 Pool Party is coming up soon - Saturday, February 29th! Thanks to all the parents who have sent in their $5 and forms. It is going to be a lot of fun!
Please remember to send your form in before February 13th so we can confirm numbers with the Kinsmen to ensure that we have enough lifeguards on duty. The form can be downloaded here.
Don't forget our School Council meeting is early this month. Please join us on February 12th at 7 pm in the staff room.
Thank you to all the parents who have signed up to volunteer for Shrove Tuesday on February 25th. We are looking forward to a fun and yummy morning!
Remember to mention us when you are at Cobs on Wye Road to dedicate a portion of your purchase to OLPH. And if you need some gift cards, go to www.fundscrip.com and use invite code PETQYC to support our school.
Follow our page on Facebook and Instagram @olphschoolcouncil to stay up to date on School Council events and information.
OLPH School Council
Accountability Pillar Survey ~ Alberta Education
Dear Elk Island Catholic School Families,
Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey in the new year. Parents of students in grade 4, 7 and 10 will receive a mailed survey from Alberta Education (if the school has fewer than 120 students, parents of students in grades 4-12 will receive the survey in the month of January)
God Bless
Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser!!!
Hi Parents,
On January 27, we will be kicking off another fundraiser for heart health through the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It is Jump Rope for Heart.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get active with your children but also focus on an important fundraiser that will benefit several thousand children and their families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HFSjjS0Ak0&feature=youtu.be
There will be activities at school that we will encourage you kids to share with you. Also, each student will be bringing home a fundraising kit. In this kit are simple tips and instructions to fund raise. This year's fundraising has been streamlined and it all can be done online.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Ashlea (our Jump Rope contact) at ashlea.donner@heartandstroke.ca
Mme Simone Moniz
Family Wellness Worker
École OLPH
Grade 8 Farewell Photos Needed
Grade 8 Farewell Photos Needed
It's that time of year again when we start to prepare for the Grade 8 Farewell which will be held on Friday, June 12th at 6 pm at the OLPH Parish Hall (basement).
In preparation for the evening, we are requesting that each student submit two photos.
1. A "baby" photo (0-2 years of age)
2. A current photo (headshot preferably but it doesn't have to be)
3.(Optional) School memory photos- photos of students from their early years enjoying school activities. Ex. Kindergarten Halloween parties. If school friends are together at birthday parties, those photos may be used as well. Groups of students are preferable to just single students as we could include as many students as possible who may not have access to those types of photos.
It is vital that all the photos be clear and of good resolution as they will be part of a slideshow presentation.
These photos may be either scanned/sent to me by email (deniseg@eics.ab.ca), or I can scan them on the photocopier here at school and return the printed photo to you.
If the photo is in a scrapbook, please do NOT take it out as I can scan it and crop it on the computer.
Please include your child's name in the subject heading of the email or on the envelope containing the photos and ensure that your teen is comfortable with the images chosen.
The "NOW" photo will also be the one used in the yearbook Farewell section.
Please send both photos to Mme Gagnon by Friday, January 31st at the latest.
Merci for your assistance in collecting these photos.
Blessings,
Mme Denise Gagnon (deniseg@eics.ab.ca)
Grade 8 ~ Voyage Quebec Trip Dates
The official dates for the Grade 8 ~ Voyage Quebec Trip are as follows:
Saturday, May 16, 2020 (7:30 a.m.) to Sunday, May 24, 2020 (12:23 a.m.)
God Bless
St. Theresa's Performing Arts Program Presents!!!
Newcomer Connector
École OLPH School Fees
Please be advised that all school fees have been posted on your parent portal. Your fees are now due.
You are able to make payments on-line or by cheque at the office. We would, however, like to encourage you to pay your school fees on-line. All cheques must be made payable to EICS. 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".
God Bless
Cell Phones in École OLPH
Dear Parents,
This is just a reminder that students are not to bring their phones into class during instructional time.
Students must keep their personal phones in their lockers during class time. Students are able to use their phones before and after school, and during recess and lunch.
Parents, should there be an emergency and you need to get a hold of your child, you may contact the office.
Should you have any questions in regards to this, please contact M. St.Jean at the school at 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
Digital Consent - Yearly 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 September 7, 2018.
Thanks in advance for helping us get this year off to a great start!!!
Yearly Digital Consent
Dear Parents,
``A personally owned device must meet the educational needs of the school and district. The ability for a student to use any form of technology within school is a privilege. If the student doesn’t follow the guidelines the student may lose the privilege of using the device and network access may be suspended.``
" The student must comply with a staff request to shutdown the device or put the screen to sleep"
" Violation of any EICS School Board policies, Administrative Procedures, Responsible Use Agreement, this user agreement or school rules involving a student’s personally owned device may result in the loss of use of the device in school and/or disciplinary action"
During instructional time, students have the privilege to use their devices, but if they are playing games, etc, they are guilty of not following the contract they have signed.
As parents, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mme Moniz at simone.moniz@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless
École OLPH - Nut Aware School
Dear Parents,
With the increase of students with serious allergies in our school, we are attempting to create a “Nut-Aware” environment.
We request that you refrain from sending peanut-butter sandwiches, cookies & treats that contain nuts and any nut-based snacks.
Every child’s health & safety are important to us and we appreciate your active concern and response to this request.
God Bless.
École OLPH Canteen
Dear Parents
Each item on the cart will sell for a dollar. Please bring small change only.
On hot lunch days there are times when vendors send extra food. If this is the case your child would be more than welcome to purchase any extra items.
Thank you,
Pam and Shaness
EICS App
The EICS App has many wonderful features includes many wonderful features including immediate access to your PowerSchool account, as well as, the SchoolMessager App.
Please take a moment to download the EICS App.
God Bless
End of Day Procedures
Please make sure that you child(ren) know if they are to take the bus or if they are getting picked up at the end of the day.
Should a student need to confirm their end of day plans, we ask that all students make their arrangements during the morning recess (10:19 a.m. - 10:34 a.m.) or during the lunch hour (12:04 p.m. - 12:47 p.m.).
This will reduce the confusion and rush at the end of the day and will also ensure that your child(ren) does not miss the bus.
If a student comes to the office at the end of the day and are unsure how they are getting home, we will be sending them home on the bus.
God Bless
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. Text messages and emails will not be accepted.
For next week, extra forms will be located in the school office. As of September 10th, the permission forms will only be available on our school website under the parents tab.
OLPH Parish Bulletin - Week of February 9, 2020
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, February 9, 2020.
God Bless