
OLMP Royals Report

March 30, 2025
A Message from Chella Ross, School Council Chair π
Thank you, Parents!
This year, thanks to our parent communities dedicated efforts $5800 was raised to support meaningful projects across our school. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the OLMP Parent Association grocery raffle. The funds raised benefit students in both the middle school and high school in the following areas:
β Christmas cookie decorating
β Senior athletics provincials
β Teacher appreciation
β OLMP leadership initiatives
Thanks again. Our school and students are immensely fortunate to benefit from the generosity of our parent community.
Lenten Fundraiser π
Upcoming Event OLMP Faith and Wellness Day
Important Dates ποΈ
- April 4:
- PD day - school CLOSED to students
- April 7:
- Grad movie night @ 6:00 p.m.
- April 10 to 12:
- High school ski trip to Marmot Basin
- April 11:
- School CLOSED
- April 15:
- School council meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - ALL are welcome!
- April 18:
- School CLOSED
- April 21:
- Easter Monday - school CLOSED
- April 24:
- OLMP Faith and Wellness Day
Please visit our website to view the full school calendar.
Birthday Celebrations π₯³
Hot Lunch π²
Please be sure to contact Mrs. Twitchell at lorindatw@eics.ab.ca BEFORE 11:00 on hot lunch days if your child is not at school and you need their hot lunch set aside. Thank you.
Upcoming hot lunches:
April 1: Dominos
April 8: Boston Pizza
April 15: Skyway
April 22: East Side Marios
April 25: Booster Juice
April 29: Skyway
Grad 2025 Update and Fundraiser π
Purchase a movie ticket for $10 before March 31st from any graduate. Limited tickets will be available at Duggan Cinemas for purchase (while quantities last) and at OLMP on March 31st/April 1st at lunch.
OLMP Graduates and Families
Please see your email from March 21st for the banquet & prom ticket order forms.
April 8th: Hand in banquet ticket order form .
April 15th: Banquet/ prom ticket pick-up ; HS Commons at 12pm with full payment.
- Please note: If paying by cash, only bring on April 15th at ticket pick-up. Transfer and cheque may be submitted prior to this date.
Cap and Gown Ceremony - Friday, May 30th @ 6pm - St. Francis Xavier Church
-Graduates will have access to a maximum of 10 tickets
Yearbooks Available for Purchase π
Yearbooks are now available to order for $55.00 through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool until April 28th, 2025.
Yearbooks will arrive in October or November, 2025. There are no guarantees extras will be available to purchase next Fall so we encourage orders to be done prior to April 28th.
π₯ Education Assurance Goals π₯
Keep an eye on the weekly Royals Report for updates on how OLMP is
π€crushingπ€
these goals!
FAITH INTEGRATION: Our students, staff, and EICS community will be provided a faith integrated environment through worship, witness, and service.
LEARNERS AND LEARNING: Our students and staff will develop to their fullest potential through multiple pathways.
SYSTEMIC WELLNESS: Staff and student well-being, in mind, body, and spirit, will be supported through programming and education.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: EICS provides enhanced opportunities to support student success through communication, engagement, and partnership.
FAITH INTEGRATION βͺ
School Parish βͺ
LEARNERS AND LEARNING π
Science 30 Titration Lab π§ͺ
Grade 5 Science: Weather Instruments β
Grade 5 - Compassion Project Winners π
Leadership 9 Helping with Hot Dog Lunch π
High School Course Registration - Current Grade 8-11 Students
Grade 9-11 students will be completing their course requests through MyBlueprints. Following spring break, Mrs. Reinhart will be visiting the various classes to discuss how to plan for graduation and post-secondary application, so that students are informed before making course choices. Please see the OLMP Graduation planning guide, which is a tool to help plan graduation, has helpful information about RAP/Work Experience, applying for scholarships and course sequencing.
Camp Wonder Warden π³
Camp Wonder Warden provides young women, ages 16 to 18, the opportunity to explore a career in conservation law enforcement. Campers are educated about the career of an Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer, inspired to contribute to conservation and empowered to be leaders.
Applications are due April 30th.
Summer School 2025 Registration is Now Open π»
Visit: https://silc.eics.ab.ca/summer-school-2025 for information on how to register.
Homework Support in the Morning βπ»
For this semester, from 8:05 - 8:25 a.m. we will have adult support available in the library. Students can access this support if they need to study for an exam and/or finish off an outstanding assignment. Suggest this support to your child when they need the extra time.
Blessed Carlo Acutis High School at a Glance π
SYSTEMIC WELLNESS π€Έ
Please visit our website to view the school calendar, including upcoming athletic events, tournaments, and more!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT π€
Thinking of Running as a Catholic School Trustee? π
Nominations are now open for the upcoming Municipal and School Board Election, October 20, 2025!
Information and nomination forms are available on our division website:
Thinking of Trusteeship? This handbook provides essential information about the role of Catholic school board trustees, and the unique mission of publicly funded Catholic education. Please click here:
Come Join the EICS Team π
Parent/Guardian Resources πͺ
Pick up and drop off areas:
PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF BUS LANES AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF OUR DAY.
Also, please make alternate plans for a pick-up/drop-off location as our staff parking lot is no longer available as an option. This area has become far too congested in the past and is an extreme OH & S concern.
Please follow the flow of traffic in the student parking lot on the south side of our building. You will notice that there is no longer a "turn left" option (right turns only) when you exit the parking lot.
Alternatively, please also look at streets/locations other than the alleys that are close to our school where students can safely access our school site.
While we understand that this takes away some convenience, we are concerned about the safety of your children.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Yearly forms:
Please take a few minutes to complete your child's demographic forms, medical forms, and all yearly consents (FOIP, tech use, field trips) on PowerSchool.
It is important that this information be kept up-to-date every year, especially if there is a change in medical status, parent/guardian/emergency contact information, and/or address.
If you need assistance with using PowerSchool - including completing and submitting yearly consent and demographic forms online - please visit the main EICS website for instructions and helpful video tutorials.
Visiting OLMP:
To ensure a safe environment for all, we kindly ask that all parents and guests sign in at the school office upon arrival. Please refrain from using side doors to enter classrooms or the gym unless it is during an authorized after-hours event.
This helps us maintain an organized environment, keep track of who is on campus, and ensures we can assist you promptly.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Technology requirements at OLMP:
OLMP School is a 1:1 technology school.
This means students from grades 5 - 12 should have a fully charged device available daily.
As stated in the handbook:
Students should bring their devices to class with the following criteria:
- 6 hours of battery life
- Internet access (Chrome browser preferred)
- Google apps for education downloaded
- Minimum screen size of 7 inches and physical keyboard
Thank you for supporting their learning by reminding your child to charge and bring their technology daily.
Reporting absences:
Student absences can be reported through the Parent Portal on PowerSchool:
Single day absence:
Multi-day absence:
PowerSchool can also be used to view grades and report cards, pay fees, and update student information (including medical information).
You can view the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for further details on these items.
Our Elk Island Catholic Schools IT department is continuing to work on implementing additional features, so keep an eye out in our Smores for future updates!
To access PowerSchool, please click here.
School fees:
Helpful Links π
OLMP Mission Statement π
This monthβs updates provide insight into ongoing initiatives, enrolment trends, and faith-based activities happening across our division.
Hereβs a glimpse of whatβs included:
- School Calendars: Approval of the 2025-2026 calendars and a tentative plan for the 2026-2027 calendar in Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, and Vegreville, with community feedback still to come.
- Student Transportation: The return of the Give A Pencil Car Wash fundraiser and plans for a Faithful Journeys program to encourage positive bus behaviour.
- Enrolment Projections: Early estimates indicate nearly 9,000 students will be attending EICS schools in 2025-2026.
- Artificial Intelligence in EICS: A new subcommittee is working on an administrative procedure to guide AI use in the division.
- Community Engagement: The Flying Fathers hockey games brought faith and fun together for students and staff.