OLMP Royals Report

Parent/teacher/student conferences are on November 5th and 7th for all teachers except:

• Mrs. Welke, who will be taking appointment bookings via email at tracyw@eics.ab.ca AFTER fall break.
• Mrs. Arsenault, who will be holding P/T/S Conference meetings on November 7th and 8th (which can be booked online using the link below).

Please use this link or scan the QR code to book your appointment:

https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/gj4jz

Thank you, and we look forward to discussing your child's progress and educational goals with you soon!

You're invited to join us on November 5 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an information night about our upcoming Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic High School.

This night will be hosted at Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School (39 Mt Pleasant Drive, Camrose) and is a great opportunity to hear an update from EICS Superintendent Paul Corrigan as construction and planning continues for the new school.

We hope to see you there!

**Please note that this information session will be held on the same night as Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences and will not coincide with any scheduled meetings.**

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student's student ID number (more details below).

The deadline to order is November 1, 2024, and picture retakes will be on November 21, 2024.

All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card; more about the Pictures2Protect program here.

New Photo Package Pricing for families:

As prices rise and families struggle to pay for all the necessities, Lifetouch Photography made the decision to decrease packages by up to 25% on all our packages and individual photo sheets. It is Lifetouch's commitment to provide our partners and their families with quality images at a reasonable price.

Shutterfly Gift with Purchase for families:

Families who purchase their photo packages online at www.mylifetouch.ca will receive a Shutterfly coupon for $30 off any Shutterfly purchase and a free 8x11 photo book.

Lifetouch Customer Care Contact:

Questions about fall photos, including package status, errors, and how to place orders?

Please call Lifetouch Customer Care at 1.866.457.8212 or visit the Lifetouch ordering website www.mylifetouch.ca to access the online LIVE chat agent!

HOW TO access your child’s images online:

After much safety and security testing, Lifetouch developed a way for families to access their child’s photo using their student ID number.

Here are the quick and easy steps to access photos online by using your child’s student ID number:

• Go to mylifetouch.ca

• Click on “Student ID”

• Enter in your school's city, province and school name

• Follow the instructions to view and order your child’s photos

If you have any questions on this ordering process, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care Line at 1.866.457.8212 or access the online LIVE chat agent.

Please note that parents can still access their photos online by using their child’s portrait ID and access code. By enabling the option of using your child’s student ID number, it gives families another way to access photos if they lose their proof sheet.

• October 31: Halloween Carnival in the gym @ 12:30 p.m.
  
• November 1: School CLOSED
• November 4: Follow-Up/Missed Immunizations for Grades 6 and 9
• November 5: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.
• Blessed Carlo Acutis Info Session from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
• November 6: Metis History Workshop
• November 7: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• November 11 to 15: Fall Break (School CLOSED)
• November 18: Deadline for orders for Poinsettia Fundraiser
• November 19: School Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
• November 21: School Picture RETAKES
• November 22: School CLOSED
• November 29: School CLOSED

Please visit our website to view the full school calendar.

3 chances to WIN!! Check out this AMAZING grocery gift card raffle you will not want to miss out on!! OLMP Parent Association is raising funds for various activities throughout the year…including Christmas cookie decorating, the turkey dinner, end of the year teacher appreciation lunch, etc! One of these cards could be yours for only $5/ticket!!

1st prize $1000 Superstore gift card

2nd prize $250 Co-op gift card

3rd prize $250 Save-On Foods gift card

Draw date: Nov 4/24 @ OLMP School

License #703338

*Must be 18 years and purchase within Alberta

Please contact (780)679-8487 or janelle8487@gmail.com to purchase!

Upcoming Hot Lunches:

October 29: Skyway

November 5: East Side Marios

November 8: Booster Juice

November 19: Wok Box

November 26: Dominos

Keep an eye on the weekly Royals Report for updates on how OLMP is

🤜crushing🤛

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.

After a beautiful opening Mass, and the opening week of the ALPHA program, students and staff are feeling the love.

Happy Catholic Education week to all of you!

Please continue to pray for this great gift of publicly funded Catholic education

All grade 11s and 12s should consider vising an open house this fall. Information such as scholarships, entrance requirements, program details, career possibilities and free tuition draws are available.

November 2: MacEwan - many sessions and programs to learn about!

Visit your child's Academic Advising Google Classroom for specific links.

Thank-you to our wonderful Royal's parents and players who helped over the last few months with fundraising, pre-trip planning/organizing, supervision and van driving to make this year's trip a huge success!!

~Mr. Popowich

SH Boys: Yellow Pool Finalists

SH Girls Blue: Black Pool Semi-Finalists

SH Girls White: Gold Pool 8th Place

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. Also, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and bus drivers, PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF BUS LANES AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF OUR DAY.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student success and a sense of belonging starts with consistent attendance at school.

Ensure that your child is consistently attending, so we can help them reach their full potential. Please reach out to your child's teacher, school administration, or our FWW team if attendance is a challenge for your family.

"Good attendance" is attending >95% of classes - which is roughly missing 0-1 days per month.

Student absences can be reported through the Parent Portal on PowerSchool:

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.

Fees have been added to student accounts. Fees can be viewed and paid for through the Parent Portal in PowerSchool under "Forms and Fees".

Families that need financial assistance can apply for our fee waiver program using the link below.

Deadline to apply is December 13, 2024.

Fee Waiver Program for 2024-2025

The EICS Board of Trustees Highlights for September 2024 year is available online and includes key developments from across the division, including the introduction of this year’s theme, Rooted in Christ.

For a detailed overview of the Board's discussions and other updates, please click this link to see the highlights.

OLMP Catholic School

Email: olmp@eics.ab.ca

Website: https://olmp.eics.ab.ca/

Phone: 780-672-2975