This Week at École OLPH
April 30 to May 4, 2018
Message from the Office
Dear Parents,
An awesome experience was had by all on Thursday, April 26 when St. Luke Catholic School joined us for our School of Moves spectacle!!!
With only two months of school remaining, we would like to remind all students and parents that all students are required to be signed out by their parent(s). Should the adult signing them out not be the students parent(s) or one of their emergency contacts, we require an email to the school office, (olph@eics.ab.ca), informing us as to who has permission to dismiss your child from school. Text to students and phone calls will not be accepted. This procedure is for the safety of all our students.
During the afternoon on Thursday, April 26, the students tried to beat the teachers at a game of basketball during the basketball pep rally, however they were not successful!!! Congratulations to the teachers and better luck next year students!!!
God Bless
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- Regular Day
Tuesday, May 1
- Junior High Band Tour ~ Band Performance ~ 9:45 a.m. ~ OLPH Gym ~ Everyone welcome
Wednesday, May 2
- EARLY DISMISSAL ~ 2:08 p.m.
- Junior High Band Tour
- Hot Lunch ~ Nitza's Pizza
- Hats On for Mental Health ~ Wear Your Favorite Hat!!
- Grade 6 ~ Legislature Field Trip ~ All Day
- Holy Childhood Mass ~ Grade 8's ~ St. Albert ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 3
- Junior High Band Tour
- Linking Generations ~ 12:00 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
- Science Olympics ~ Campus St-Jean ~ All Day ~ Chosen students only
Friday, May 4
- Regular Day
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Monday, May 7, 2018
- Parent Council GM Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Chopped Leaf / Booster Juice
Monday, May 14 to Thursday, May 17, 2018
- Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Wild Wing
Thursday, May 17, 2018
- Track and Field Day ~ Details to follow
Friday, May 18, 2018
- PD Day ~ No School
Monday, May 21, 2018
- Victoria Day ~ No School
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Panago Pizza
Friday, May 25, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Hot Dog Lunch
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ McDonald's
Important - Parent School Council Meeting!!!
OLPH Parent Association will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the École OLPH School Library.
Everyone is welcomed to attend and learn what our Parent Association has been up to this year and offer your valued ideas for next year.
We are hoping that we may some parents interested in joining our board. The majority of our executive have children transitioning to High School at the end of this year and we would love to have some new parents on the board to help through this transition.
École OLPH Parent Association tries to meet once a month during the school year with the exception of December and June.
If you would like to learn more about our Board positions or have any questions. Please feel free to email olphparentcouncil@gmail.com.
Come and voice your valued ideas!!!
Regards,
Parent School Council
École OLPH - Basketball Pep Rally!!!
École OLPH - School of Moves!!!
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Foundational Knowledge
We are excited to announce a special evening session has been scheduled with Jessica Daniels to provide information to our parent community about the increased focus on Indigenous education in our schools.
The session will take place next Tuesday, May 1 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Theresa library. The deadline for registration is April 26. Please click on the link below for more important information regarding this event.
Co-Parenting Workshop ~ May 5 or May 12
Dear Parents,
Please see the attached flyer below about an upcoming workshops for parents.
It is all about understanding the impact of separation on your child and building skills for co-parenting effectively.
ABJ Cheer Team!!!
Should your grade 8 daughter or son be interested in being a part of the ABJ Cheer team in grade 9, please review the poster below for more information.
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.
Why Alberta Still Has A Separate Catholic School System...
Dear Parents,
This 2 minute video from CBC is a great reminder of why we exist.
http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1212119619753
God Bless
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!
Test Anxiety: Strategies for Success
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 Event
Dear Parents,
On Monday, April 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the GiFT committee and OLPH Parish will be hosting a "Timely Topic" presentation and discussion on Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide: The Catholic View.
Please see the information flyer below for more information.
God Bless
OLPH Parish Website
Dear Parents,
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Website.
OLPH Parish Periodical Information ~ See Below
God Bless