Week at a Glance
October 23-27, 2023
Give the Lord glory and honor. (Psalm 96)
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, October 23:
- M/W Kindergarten attend
Tuesday, October 24:
- T/Th Kindergarten attend
- Pre-K 3 year old program attend
- Deadline to respond to the parent survey regarding parent/teacher interviews
Wednesday, October 25:
- M/W Kindergarten attend
- Virtue Awards - Honesty - 2:00pm
- Deadline for ordering November hot lunch
- French Immersion Parent Engagement session - 5:00-6:00 pm in the Gathering Area
Thursday, October 26:
- T/Th Kindergarten attend
- Pre-K 3 year old program attend
Friday, October 27:
- Have a fabulous Friday!
- PD Day (No school for students)
Upcoming Events:
- October 31: Halloween
- November 1: All Saints' Day
- November 3: Mr Mike's hot lunch for those that ordered
- November 5: Daylight Saving Time Ends
- November 7 & 8: Parent Teacher Interviews
- November 9: No School in acknowledgement of Parent/Teacher interviews
- November 10: No School in acknowledgement of Remembrance Day
- November 13: Dieleman fundraiser order forms due
- November 14: Theme Day - Plaid Day/Dress Like a Lumberjack
- November 15: Photo retakes
School News
Parent Teacher Interviews
We are looking for feedback on the structure of our Parent Teacher Interviews this year. Since COVID, we have offered both in person and virtual options for parents on interview evenings - we have called this our "hybrid" structure.
We are looking for your feedback as to whether you would like just an In-Person Structure or a Hybrid structure for Parent Teacher Interviews this year. Your feedback as well as staff's feedback will allow us to make an informed decision.
If you would like to share your feedback, please fill out the following form by Tuesday, October 24 at 8:00 am: Parent Teacher Interview Survey:
We will then share information with you in regards to structure and booking times.
Parent Concerns Procedures
École Our Lady of the Rosary School recognizes the importance of working collaboratively with our parent community to create an open, safe and caring environment for students, parents, and staff. If there a concern that you wish to bring to our attention, we ask that you familiarize yourself with our Parent Concern Protocol in Administrative Procedure No. 353. This will ensure that your concern receives an appropriate and thorough response as quickly as possible.
In regards to processes around anonymous correspondence, please see Administrative Procedure 355.
School Council News
The School Council wants to extend a warm welcome to our new Faith Rep voted in at the last meeting. Welcome Leatta! Leatta will join the Council and act as a liaison between our Church representative(s) and our School Faith Rep. She will be involved in rosary making and other faith based activities for our students. Thank-you for the donation of your time and talents, Leatta!
HOT LUNCH:
The November Hot Lunch menu has been posted and orders must be place by October 25th. Please visit http://olrs.hotlunches.net to place your order.
Every month our Hot Lunch Committee will be asking volunteers from different grades for parent volunteers to help pick-up and hand out lunches. In November we're asking for parents/guardians from the Grade 1 classes to help execute our program.
Please see Loretta Zolinski at the office for steps on completing a criminal check with our RCMP. This is a required step to volunteer at the school and is at no cost to our volunteers. Keep in mind, it takes about one week turnaround time to receive the appropriate documentation from the RCMP station.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, we would love to hear from you! Please contact your lunch committee at: eolrshotlunches@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting the hot lunch initiative.
FUNDRAISING: Have you had a chance to peek at the DFS catalogue that came home last week? It’s full of great items for everyday and the upcoming holiday season. Please share with your friends and family. Items can be shipped to the school for free or direct shipped anywhere in Canada!
Please watch for an email with all the details of how to set up an account for your child(ren) and order online. Once set up there is also a link to share on your social media unique to your child(ren)!
Thanks in advance for your support!
Important Dates:
Orders due, November 13
Product Delivery, First week of December (Just in time for Christmas!)
If you would like to volunteer with our fundraising initiatives this year, please contact Kristin at eolrschoolcouncilfundraising@gmail.com.
NEXT MEETING(S): (Everyone is Welcome!)
1) Council Meeting, TBD
*Special Speaker from Alberta School Council Association (ASCA)
*Finalize our fundraisers and events planned for the year
Please feel free to reach out to our Executive Council members with any questions, concerns, suggestions, or interests! Every parent/guardian of a child at EOLRS is eligible to vote and participate on Council. Please consider joining us!
YOUR EXECUTIVE:
Chair, Stephanie Bugbee (eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com)
Vice Chair, Nancy Vallee-Moore (eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com)
Secretary, Marie Legare (eolrschoolcouncilsecretary@gmail.com)
Treasurer, Emilie Fleck (eolrschoolcounciltreasurer1@gmail.com)
Fundraising Lead, Kristin Havinga (eolrschoolcouncilfundraising@gmail.com)
Hotlunch Lead, Priscillia D'Mello (eolrshotlunches@gmail.com)
Faith Representative, Leatta
EOLRS Counselling News
For all upcoming school and faith events, please see our school calendar:
For all up to date school news, please see our school website:
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish News
Community News
Location: Nexsource Centre, Sylvan Lake
Date: December 9th
Time: 10am-2pm
There are still lots of spaces for young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 - Open to stands, baked goods, crafts, fundraisers, etc.
Cost: $5 to be a vendor kiddos will receive a table, chair and table cloth.
Email rebecca@petalandblum.com