Madonna News
March 15, 2021
Internet Safety for PARENTS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
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.
Welcome Sign
Celebrating Our Students - Bulletin Board
Stawnichy's Fundraiser
The Stawnichy's Fundraiser will open on March 14. Orders must be received by 11:00 pm on March 26.
Products will be available for pickup around the week of April 20th. Stay tuned for more information.
The online fundraising order system requires you to register your child prior to ordering. Once the initial setup process is complete, you will be able to input your order. When placing your order please select just one child and place just one order. Please note the online fundraising order system is the same as our hot lunch program ordering system that is why you must go through the hot lunch website.
Instructions:
✓ Go to http://madonnashp.hotlunches.net
✓ Click on "Click Here to Register"
✓ Enter Access Code: MCSFR Enter Parent Name/Ph#/Email Address
✓ Enter a preferred id of your choice eg. Your full name in lowercase
✓ Pick password
✓ Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
✓ Register your child along with classroom, click on "Orders"
✓ Proceed to order your fundraiser items.
✓ Proceed to payment
Bambora: We accept credit card payments through Bambora. There will be a "convenience fee" of $2.00 added to each order if you use this option. No cheque or cash payments will be accepted at any time. (Visa, Mastercard or Amex)
ETRANSFER: We accept etransfers to our Madonna Catholic School Education Society at our email Madonnacses@gmail.com VERY IMPORTANT: Please make sure to add your child's FULL Name and Grade in the notes on the etransfer.
**Please Note: Should you experience any issues with your order please don't hesitate to call Jennifer Brownlee at (780)940-7420**
Below are images of what will be offered this year. If you need more information on the products please visit the Stawnichy's website www.stawnichy's.com
You will find a Stawnichy's Order Form (pdf.) below that you can print off and use to keep track of your order. ALL INFORMATION IS IN THE PDF ORDER FORM
NEXT MEETING ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME. APRIL 15 7P
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
The Interrupting Chicken ready by Mrs. Berg
The Recess Queen read by Mrs. LaRose
Be You read by Mrs. Antoniuk
Violet Shrink read by Ms. Forslund
Tournament of Books - Week 3
Tiny t. Rex vs. The Night Gardener
Don't Squeal Unless It's A Big Deal vs. On Account of the Gum
The Interrupting Chicken vs. The Recess Queen
Be You vs. Violet Shrink
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING BEND THE RULES
Student Teachers
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
Upcoming Events
March
17 - St. Patrick's Day
17 - Storytime with Mrs. Wagner
18 - Spirit Day - Jersey Day - Sports Day
18 - Virtual priest visit with 3G, 3/4P, and 4P
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
15 - School Council 7 pm
16- No School for Students
Lenten Prayers from 2L
Lenten Prayers from 2L
Lenten Prayers from 2L
Lenten writing in 1S
Lenten writing in 1S
Lenten writing in 1S
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Learning about the solar system in Kindergarten
Learning about the solar system in Kindergarten
Learning about the solar system in Kindergarten
Kindergarten students are learning their phone numbers
Playing with colour and light in Kindergarten
2L is testing to see if all materials are attracted to magnets
2L is testing to see if all materials are attracted to magnets
2L is testing to see if all materials are attracted to magnets
2L is testing to see if all materials are attracted to magnets
2L is testing to see if all materials are attracted to magnets
Madonna students protect the environment by refilling reusable water bottles
Building bridges in 3/4P
Building bridges in 3/4P
Building bridges in 3/4P
Building trusses to support their bridges in 3/4P
Building trusses to support their bridges in 3/4P
Classroom yoga in Pathways!
Colour mixing shamrocks in Pathways
Colour mixing shamrocks in Pathways
Colour mixing shamrocks in Pathways
Thank you 2L for leading our assembly!
1/2L is jumping rope
1/2 is jumping rope
Kindergarten recess buddies
Show & Share in Kindergarten
Pathways outdoor play!
Pathways outdoor play!
Pathways outdoor play!
Pathways outdoor play!
Pathways outdoor play!
Desk cardio drumming in 2L
Desk cardio drumming in 2L
Desk cardio drumming in 2L
Helping hands in 4P!
Helping hands in 4P!
Helping hands in 4P!
Helping hands in 4P!
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Adoration at Madonna
Outdoor play in Pathways!
Outdoor play in Pathways!
Pathways exploring the melting snow
Pathways exploring the melting snow
Pathways exploring the melting snow
Pathways exploring the melting snow
PLEASE NOTE THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR
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