SILC NEWS

December 17, 2023

The third week of Advent begins on Gaudete Sunday and is signified by the lighting of the pink candle on the Advent wreath which represents ‘joy’ and ‘light’ in the Christian tradition. This year our attention turns to John the Baptist “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light so that all might believe through him…” (John 1:6-7)

Donate to Baskets of Blessing Catholic Social Services, Lurana Shelter.

EICS Advent Initiative “Baskets of Blessings”

This Advent EICS is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children in Lurana Shelter.

Lurana House is a 21 day domestic abuse emergency shelter. The women and children who stay there have nowhere else to go. They may have left their home with only the clothes on their back. When they arrive at Lurana, Catholic Social Services staff will give them a bedroom to stay in. Staff will also provide them with a Basket of Blessings purchased by the students, teachers and parents of Elk Island Catholic School Division. With your donations staff will purchase an adult basket and/or a children’s basket. A typical adult basket may include soap, toothbrushes and other toiletries, feminine hygiene products, make-up, hair brushes/combs and other basics. A typical children’s basket may include necessities like soothers, a rattle or other small toy, a book, a small blanket. All adult and children’s Baskets of Blessings also include a teddy bear. Clients of Lurana often report that they keep this teddy bear their whole lives.

Our St. Isidore Learning Centre Goal is $300.

Donate online through this link

https://bit.ly/SILCBasket

Our Goal is $300. Donate online through this link https://bit.ly/SILCBasket

SILC Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students Christmas Concert

Kindergarten to Grade 6

Merry Christmas from Mrs. Oikonen!

We are in the home stretch! I can't wait to share the Virtual Christmas Concert with you on Thursday at 10:30am! All are welcome!

Here is what we will be doing this week.

December Calendar

Kindergarten Newsletter

What is your favourite Christmas tradition?

Please EMAIL Mrs. Damur, Assistant Principal, a picture of you doing your favorite Christmas activity. We will build a bulletin board showcasing your favourite Christmas traditon in the centre.

melissad@eics.ab.ca.

The SILC Centre is Open

The SILC Classroom (Centre) is open to student drop-in:

Monday - 8:30 - 3:30

Tuesday - 8:30 - 3:30

Wednesday - 8:30 - 3:30

Thursday - 8:30 - 3:30

Friday - 8:30 - 3:30

Dec. 22nd office closed at 3pm.

LAST DAY TO SUBMITT COURSE MATERIALS FOR SEMESTER ONE WORK IS JANUARY 19TH

Diploma Exam Schedule

Please note link from AB Education

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/edc-diploma-exam-schedule.pdf

Diploma Exams will be written at St. Isidore Learning Centre 310 Broadview Rd Sherwood Park. (aka Elk Island Catholic Schools' Central Learning Services building)

Wednesday, Jan. 10 9 AM–12 PM English Language Arts 30–1 Part A

.........................................................English Language Arts 30–2 Part A

Thursday, Jan. 11 9 AM–12 PM Social Studies 30–1 Part A

........................... 9 AM–11:30 AM Social Studies 30–2 Part A

Monday, Jan. 22 9 AM–12 PM Mathematics 30–1

....................................................Mathematics 30–2

Tuesday, Jan. 23 9 AM–12 PM English Language Arts 30–1 Part B

....................................................English Language Arts 30–2 Part B

Wednesday, Jan. 24 9 AM–11:30 AM Social Studies 30–1 Part B

...............................................................Social Studies 30–2 Part B

Thursday, Jan. 25 9 AM–12 PM Biology 30

Friday, Jan. 26 9 AM–12 PM Chemistry 30

Monday, Jan. 29 9 AM–12 PM Physics 30

Tuesday, Jan. 30 9 AM–12 PM Science 30

Get Ready for your Diploma and Grade 9 PAT Exams

Access practice exam using the following link and access information.

https://alberta.exambank.com/

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DECEMBER

December 20 Chesterton Live Math Session Math 30-2 @10:00 am and Math 30-1 @ 11:00 meet at the SILC Centre in person
December 21 SILC K-6 Virtual Christmas Concert
December 22 - last day before break
December 25 - January 5th Christmas Break

JANUARY

January 8 - First day back to school from Christmas Break
January 19 - Last Day to Hand in Semester ONE work, quizzez and tests
January 20 - Grade 5 to 8 Students please attend the ...ELEVATE --> fACE TO fACE MINISTRIES OLPH PARISH