Madonna School Bulletin
September 17, 2017
Message from School Secretary
- The swimming forms were due last Thursday.
- Please ensure payment is made through your Parent Portal by Friday, September 29th, 2017
School Mass this Friday, September 22 @ 9:30 at OLPH parish
Up Coming Events
- Sept. 18 Trifton the Arabian Horse visits the Gr. 1 students
- Sept. 21 Assembly
- Sept. 22 School Mass 9:30 am
- Sept. 25 School Pictures
- Sept. 27 Bus Evacuation Drill right after the am run
- Sept. 28 Assembly
- Sept. 29 Terry Fox Run
- Oct 3 Swimming Lessons
- Oct 4 Early Dismissal Crazy Hat Day
Upcoming Dates at OLPH Parish
First Reconciliation and First Communion-Grade 2 and older
Registration Meeting-October 2 at 7:00 pm at OLPH Parish-Parents only Please bring $50 to cover the cost of books and materials and a copy of your child’s baptism certificate
Reconciliation Retreats for Parent and Child (Please choose ONE-you do not need to pre-register)
Saturday, October 28 from 1:00-3:00 pm at OLPH Parish
OR
Sunday, November 5 from 1:00-3:00 pm at OLPH Parish
Celebration of First Reconciliation will be on Saturday, November 25 at 9:00 am and 10:30 am
First Communion Retreats for Parent and Child (Please choose ONE-you do not need to pre-register)
Saturday, January 27 from 1:00-3:00 pm at OLPH Parish
OR
Sunday, February 4 from 1:00-3:00 pm at OLPH Parish
First Communions may be booked for any Mass following Easter Sunday with the following exception Sunday, April 15th at 5:00 pm
Confirmation-Grade 6 and older
Registration Meetings-Monday November 6th at 7:00pm at OLPH Parish OR Monday, January 29th at 7:00pm at OLPH Parish. Parents only Please bring $25 to cover the cost of books and materials and a copy of your child’s baptism certificate
Mandatory Preparation Day (Please choose ONE)
Saturday December 2nd from 1:00-6:00pm at OLPH Parish
OR
Sunday March 11th from 1:00-6:00pm at OLPH Parish
There will also be 12 at home sessions that will be emailed out to you beginning on February 2nd.
Confirmation Masses (Celebrations) will be Sunday April 8th at 2:00pm or Monday April 9th at 7:00pm at OLPH Parish
Registration for Young Disciples will be on Wednesday, September 27th from 6:30-8:00pm at OLPH Parish
Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol
Dear parents / guardians,
Elk Island Catholic Schools is committed to providing a safe and caring environment for all students/clients, staff, and community members. As such, we have worked together with police and community partners to adopt a Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Protocol for the Elk Island area. This is a systematic and collaborative approach to threat assessment, whereby community partners work together to investigate potential threats and put supportive interventions in place.
VTRA promotes a common language and understanding of threat assessment, makes use of the expertise of various community partners, and encourages a multidisciplinary approach to violence prevention. All VTRA partners are committed to intervening when behaviour indicates that an individual is moving along a pathway toward serious violence.
Please be advised that all threats of violence will be taken seriously and investigated according to the VTRA protocol. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:
● Violent behaviour with the intent to harm or kill another person
● Verbal or written threats to seriously harm others or cause significant property damage
● Internet, text, or social media threats to seriously harm others
● Possession of weapons (including replicas)
● Bomb threats or making/detonating explosive devices
● Fire setting
● Sexual intimidation or assault
The Elk Island VTRA Protocol outlines how schools and agencies will respond immediately to threatening behaviour. The RCMP and school administration is always involved as a partner early in the process, with additional school division and community supports being brought in as needed. This may include Psychologists, Social Workers, Family-School Liaison Workers, Mental Health Clinicians, and other professionals as relevant to the situation. Parents and guardians will be notified as early as possible in the process. Personal information shared throughout the VTRA process will respect and balance each individual’s right to privacy with the need to ensure the safety of all.
A copy of the Elk Island Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol can be found on our website at www.eics.ab.ca/programs/inclusive-learning-services For additional information, please feel free to contact EICS Student Support Services at (780) 449-6440.