This Week at École OLPH
September 17 to 21
Message from the Office!!!
Dear Parents,
This weeks Smore has a lot of information.
Remember that on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, we will be following a Friday schedule. So make sure that all junior high students are aware as to what they will need for options, such as, Outdoor Ed and Sports Performance.
Grade 5 and 6 bus passes were sent home today and Grade 7 and 8 bus passes will be sent home on Monday. If your child did not receive their bus pass, please email Mme Winland at olph@eics.ab.ca.
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, during block 6, Sister Agnes from Kenya with Dr. Lucille Mandin will be here at École OLPH presenting to our students all about her work in Rural Kenya. Sister Agnes started an orphanage in Rural Kenya. Little did she know, just how many wonderful children that would be under her care. Her story will definitely fill our students hearts and will empower them to help Sister Agnes in helping the little ones in Kenya. Our school will be fundraising during the year to help support Sister Agnes and her work. At Meet the Teacher, you will have a chance to meet and greet Sister Agnes from Kenya. They will have a booth in the front foyer, please stop and visit with them to see how you can help support their work in Kenya. Asante sana (Thank you).
We are presently working on posting all school fees to your child(ren)’s PowerSchool account. At this time, I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding, as we need to ensure that all fees are correct prior to applying them to your child(ren)’s account.
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
School Picture Day!!!
Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 09:00 AM
École OLPH Catholic School
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- School Picture Day ~ All Day
- Grade 5/6 Sports Experience ~ Quidditch ~ 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
- Friday Schedule ~ Students, remember your Option Stuff
- Outdoor Ed ~ Geocaching ~ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Boys Volleyball Game Vs. St. JP2 at St. JP2 ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball Game Vs. St. JP2 at OLPH ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19
- Grade 5's ~ Blackfoot Cooking Lake Wetlands Field Trip ~ All Day
- Grade 7 ~ Linking Generations Grade 7 Information Session ~ 9:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
- Grade 8 ~ Linking Generations Grade 8 Information Session ~ 9:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Boys Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 20
- Presentation from Sister Agnes from Kenya ~ 1:07 p.m. to 2:07 p.m.
- Boys Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Meet the Staff ~ 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ~ Many new and wonderful things happening at OLPH and a special presentation from Sister Agnes from Kenya with Dr. Lucille Mandin ~ Looking forward to sharing them with you!!!
Friday, September 21
- PD Day ~ No School
Important Dates to Remember!!!
September 26, 2018
- First Parent School Council Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ École OLPH Library ~ All parents are encouraged to attend.
September 27, 2018
- Terry Fox Run ~ 12:50 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
September 28, 2018
- Outdoor Ed ~ Geocaching ~ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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.
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!!!
New Parking Locations at École OLPH!!!
Dear Parents,
Please take a moment to review the attached map to understand the new signage and parking locations in the front of the school on Fir Street.
The red locations are NO Parking zones at all times, even if you are in your vehicle. The teal blue zones are drop off and pick up only, where you are able to park and wait for your child. If you choose to park there and leave your vehicle you will be ticketed as that area now becomes a no parking zone. Also remember, that our staff parking lot is a drop off and pick up free flowing zone. Your collaboration and consideration to others will greatly be appreciated to keep the traffic flow moving at all times.
Thank you to all parents who have instructed their children to use the crosswalk to meet you on the other side of the street when dropping them off or picking them up.
As always, the safety of our students is our number one priority, together we will continue to keep all of our children / students safe!!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
Meet the Staff Night!!!
Please join us on Thursday, September 20th, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym to "Meet the Staff" of École OLPH. After a few short presentations in the gym, parents will make their way to their child(ren)'s classroom(s) for more information from their teacher.
Many new and wonderful things happening at OLPH, looking forward to sharing them with all École OLPH families.
Merci.
Terry Fox!!!
Dear Parents,
École OLPH will be participating in the National School Run Day on Thursday, September 27th, in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. This year, our school theme will continue to be “ Soyez Comme Terry”. Although we are a smaller school community, we are hoping to continue to support the Terry Fox Foundation as much as we have in the past. The Terry Fox Foundation has given us the goal of raising $1 250 this year, which is approximately $5 per student. Last year, we managed to collect $1 210 so we feel confident that we will be able to accomplish this goal.
Our challenges to the students are:
Challenge 1: If the students raise $600, the students will get to wear their hats in the school for a week.
Challenge 2: If the students raise $800, the students will get a “Hero Day” where they are invited to dress up like their favourite hero (Superhero, Sports hero, etc)
Challenge 3: If the students raise $1 200, the staff will serve them fruit infused water.
Challenge 4: If the students raise $1 400, M. Morin and M. St. Jean will put on Sumo suits and Sumo wrestle in front of the school!
We will be collecting donations beginning Monday, September 10th, until Friday, October 5th. Donations can also be made online through the Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfox.ca/OurLadyofPerpetualHelp . Tax receipts will be issued by the Terry Fox Foundation for any cheque/online donations greater than $20. Thank you for your support in the fight against cancer!
Merci beaucoup,
The Grade 6 Team,
Mme Miller
Mme Taylor
Soles 4 Souls!!!
The Soles 4 Souls program has returned to École OLPH during the month of September.
If you have any shoes of any kind that you would like to donate to this wonderful program, please send them to the school in a bag and place them in the box just inside the front doors to the left.
Thank you for your continued support for the wonderful program.
God Bless.
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.
École OLPH ~ Jr. High Boys & Girls Volleyball Teams!!!
Congratulations to the following
Boys & Girls for making the
École OLPH Volleyball Teams!!!
École OLPH Boys Volleyball Team
Ethan L., Evan S., Logan C.,
Zack Z., Anthony S., Logan L.,
Isaac C., Jeff M., Luc B.,
Marc S., Spencer B., Zach H.
École OLPH Girls Volleyball Team
Taya V., Leah S., Sara K.,
Kiera A., Kate E., Lyvia B.,
Maeve H., Keara B., Ava M.,
Kaitlyn G., Olivia S., Cierra F.
Go Tigers Go!!!
Grade 8 Quebec Trip
Please take to log onto your child's PowerSchool account and pay the $100 non-refundable deposit.
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
L'épluchette / Corn Roast!!!
Thank you
to our wonderful Parent Council
and volunteer parents for helping to make
the 2018 École OLPH L'épluchette
a successful one even in the snow!!!
We could not do it without you!!!
Enjoy some pictures below.
Social & Physical Environment Webinar!!!
Dear Parents,
Please join us for a Parent Webinar Series aimed at supporting student competencies and positive mental health, using a comprehensive school health approach.
The first webinar, of a three part series developed in partnership with Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium and Alberta Health Services, will be held on September 19th at 7:00-8:00pm.
Register online at: http://erlc.ca/programs/details.php?id=7472
Co-Parenting Workshop ~ September 22, 2018
School Cheques!!!
Dear Parents,
Please be advise that all cheques that
are sent to the school need to be
made out to EICS only.
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.
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