Madonna School News
September 25, 2022
Student Picture Day is TOMORROW - SEPTEMBER 26th.
UpComing Events.
September
26. School Photos All Students
27. Grade 4 Retreat ... to Camp Van-Es
29. Orange Shirt day will be Observed
30. NO SCHOOL -- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
3. Thanksgiving Assembly
4. Swimming Lessons start
Grade 1 - Mrs. Stadnick/Mrs. Perri
Grade 2 - Ms. Stankey
Grade 3 - Mrs. Vukovic
Grade 3/4 - Ms. Gauthier
5. EARLY DISMISSAL SCHOOL IS OUT AT 2:15
6. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Noel
Grade 2 - Mrs. LaRose
Grade 4 - Ms. Podoborozny
7. NO SCHOOL - PD Day
10. THANKSGIVING - NO SCHOOL
11. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Stadnick/Mrs. Perri
Grade 2 - Ms. Stankey
Grade 3 - Mrs. Vukovic
Grade 3/4 - Ms. Gauthier
11. Indigenous Assembly - Pow Wow Introduction with Elder Eva Stang PARENTS ARE WELCOME
12. School Council Mtg. 7 pm Virtual Meeting
13. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Noel
Grade 2 - Mrs. LaRose
Grade 4 - Ms. Podoborozny
14. LIVING ROSARY ... All families ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US
18. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Stadnick/Mrs. Perri
Grade 2 - Ms. Stankey
Grade 3 - Mrs. Vukovic
Grade 3/4 - Ms. Gauthier
19. Gr. 4 Field Trip Fort Sask
20. Fall into Nature Field Trip Kindergarten
20. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Noel
Grade 2 - Mrs. LaRose
Grade 4 - Ms. Podoborozny
21. Indigenous Pow-Wow Learning All Families are Welcome
24. Fall into Nature Field Trip Kindergarten
24. Gotcha Assembly
25. Photo Retakes 9:00 to 11:00 am
25. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Stadnick/Mrs. Perri
Grade 2 - Ms. Stankey
Grade 3 - Mrs. Vukovic
Grade 3/4 - Ms. Gauthier
27. Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 - Mrs. Noel
Grade 2 - Mrs. LaRose
Grade 4 - Ms. Podoborozny
27. Grade 2L and 2S - Gallery 501 Field Trip 9:00 am
31. Halloween Parade 1:15 All Families are Welcome
Swimming Lessons
Grade 1 to 4 students will be participating in Strathcona’s Swimming & Water Safety programs from October to December at the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre, for a total of 8 lessons.
Participation in swimming lessons provides students with the opportunity to meet a variety of learning outcomes in the physical education and wellness curriculum, such as:
Participate in a variety of physical activities that develop various components of physical fitness
Integrate elements of movement in various physical activities
Planning for active living is an important step for leading a healthy life
Participate in physical activities that require various levels of exertion
The Swimming Schedule this year will be as follows:
Tuesdays (1:00-1:45pm): Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th / Nov. 15th, 22nd, 29th / Dec. 6th
Grade 1 - Mrs. Stadnick/Mrs. Perri
Grade 2 - Ms. Stankey
Tuesdays (1:45-2:30pm): Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th / Nov. 15th, 22nd, 29th / Dec. 6th
Grade 3 - Mrs. Vukovic
Grade 3/4 - Ms. Gauthier
Thursdays (1:00-1:45pm): Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th / Nov. 3rd, 17th, 24th / Dec. 1st
Grade 1 - Mrs. Noel
Grade 2 - Mrs. LaRose
Thursdays (1:45-2:30pm): Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th / Nov. 3rd, 17th, 24th / Dec. 1st
Grade 4 - Ms. Podoborozny
(***Please note: There will be no swimming lessons on November 1st, 8th or 10th***)
The cost for swimming lessons including busing is $60.00 ($46.00 for swimming lessons & $14.00 for busing). By completing the attached forms you are agreeing to the participation of your child in this enhanced educational activity and the fee will be applied to your child’s account in PowerSchool. Payment can be made through your parent portal account. Payment must be made prior to their first lesson in order to participate. Please note: This fee is due by Thursday, September 27th, 2022.
We are in need of supervisors to help in the change room at Emerald HIlls Leisure Center. Your child’s teacher will be putting out a request according to the needs of the class. Supervisors will need the following: Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check. Please contact the school office for assistance.
Parents, please note that Strathcona County has transitioned from the Red Cross “Swim Kids” program to the Lifesaving Society's “Swim For Life” aquatics learn to swim program and lifesaving programs. Enclosed you will find more information on the updates as well as a transition sheet to help you determine where your child should be placed in the”Swim for Life” program based on their most recent level of achievement from Red Cross's “Swim Kids.” If you are unsure which level your child should be in, you can simply write “Don’t know” on this section of the Strathcona County Registration form blank. The swimming pool staff can look up participants' swim history or we can assess children on the first day of swimming to help in determining their swimming level.
Parents please fill out the following three permission forms and send back to school to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday, September 26th:
Strathcona County: Recreation Programs - School Aquatic Lessons Registration
Consent Form: Transportation - School Division Provided
Informed Consent Form: Swimming (Lifeguard)
Please note: If your child is not participating, they will accompany their class to the pool along
with their teacher to work on other activities pool side.
Additional Information about the Swim for Life Program and swimming lessons through Strathcona County can be found on the Strathcona County Website at: https://www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/activities/recreation-programs/aquatic-programs/lifesaving-society-swimming-lessons/
Payment
$60 will be added to your child's account in the Parent Portal.
Payment must be received prior to the first lesson.
Please note that there are THREE permission forms that need signing and sent back to the school
Please return the following 3 forms signed
1. Informed Consent Form: Swimming (Lifeguard)
2. Strathcona County: Recreation Programs - School Aquatic Lessons Registration
3. Consent Form: Transportation - School Division Provided / Transportation Anual Consent Form
Donations can still be made to the Terry Fox Foundation.
This can be done online. Please do not send money to the school.
Just go directly to the fundraising link below.
Mr. Vukovic serenaded Mrs. Vukovic on her Birthday this last week.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sunday Mass
Saturday vigil 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Weekday Mass
Monday to Saturday 8:30 am
Monday to Friday 6:15 pm
Website: https://www.olph.ca/
Location: 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 781.467.5470
Madonna Catholic School
Email: karena@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://mcs.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 15 Main Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 7804677972
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madonnacatholic