This Week at École OLPH School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help school is committed to quality education in both official languages fostering in our students respect for life and learning as Christ taught us.

As we light the second candle of Advent this Sunday, we contemplate the theme of peace. Peace, a divine gift from God, beckons us to embrace tranquility, harmony, and serenity in our lives. Jesus Christ is called the Prince of Peace. This week, let us seek to embody His message of peace, let us cultivate peace in our hearts, fostering love and reconciliation within our families and communities and the world. The world needs peace. May this Advent season be a time of peace, filling our lives with the comforting presence of God's love.

M. Johnson

Principal

École OLPH

December 10, 2023

• Repent - A voice in the wilderness beckons us to repent and be prepared for the Mighty One. - Mark 1:1-8

December 11, 2023

• Replenished - Like waters that refresh the dry ground, our Lord renews the barren wastelands ravaged by sin. - Isaiah 35:1-10

December 12, 2023

• Favor with God - God’s favor rests on Mary. Let us invite her to pray with us this Advent as we welcome Jesus. - Luke 1:26-38

December 13, 2023

• Take Notice - Know, hear and see. The Lord is wise. The Lord is powerful. The Lord is glorious. Isaiah 40:25-31

December 14, 2023

• A Prophet Comes - John the Baptist paves the way for Jesus to arrive and settle within each one of us. - Matthew 11:11-15

December 15, 2023

• Look Up - We are often quick to judge and discredit. But we should always honor the people of God. - matthew 11:16-19

December 16, 2023

• Recognize - Recognize the presence of those who point to Jesus when others may not be paying attention. - Matthew 17:9-13

Monday, December 11

• Regular Day

Tuesday, December 12

• Linking Generations - Silver Birch Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  

Wednesday, December 13

• Hot Lunch - Burrito Libre
  

• Linking Generations - Clover Bar Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  
• Night of Talent: Band, Choir, and Performing Arts - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Everyone welcome

Friday, December 15

• Regular Day

December 20, 2023

• Hot Lunch - Arby's

December 22, 2023

• Last day of School before Christmas Break

December 23, 2023, to January 7, 2024

• No School - Christmas Break

January 8, 2024

• First Day of School After Christmas Break

January 10, 2024

• Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m.
• Spirit Day - Pajama Day
• No Hot Lunch

January 11, 2024

• Linking Generations - Clover Bar Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dear Parents,

During this Season of Advent, all students are asked to bring in a Food Bank item(s) that will be donated to Strathcona Foodbank.

Each class is being asked to bring in specific items of some of the most highly needed items. (see list above) Our goal is to raise at least 364 items, that's only one item per student. Together we can Light Our World!!!

Next week, December 11 to 17, 2023, your child will be able to drop off their food bank item(s) into their house bin located by the front office.

We are very thankful to those who are able to participate during this Season of Advent.

We also recognize that times are difficult for many of our families, but if you are able to make a donation it would be greatly appreciated. Many of these items can be purchased at discount stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollarama (who carry many name brand products) or if you shop at Save-On also remember to bring in your receipts for our School Council.

Thank you for your generous donations.

God Bless.

Dear Parents,

Important: Part of the House System is that all siblings, step siblings, etc., belong to the same House.

If the children in your household are not in the same House, please contact the school office at olph@eics.ab.ca

God Bless.

Dear Parents,

The students from the Enterprise & Innovation class have been hard at work creating mini Christmas ornaments and selling them for $2.00 each. One side will be a design created by a student and the reverse will be a message from the school. All proceeds from the ornament sales will be donated to the Strathcona County Food Bank.

Please help us Light our World by supporting this Christmas Ornament Fundraiser. You can order a limit of four of each design. The sale of the ornaments will end on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. All orders will be completed and delivered before Christmas to your child's homeroom.

All orders must be completely paid for in order to confirm and finalize your purchase(s).

Instructions on How to Order the Ornaments

• Log in to PowerSchool
• Click on your child's name
• Click on Forms and Fees
• Click on Student Fees
• When the new window opens, click on your child’s name
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page
• Click on the program of choice logo
• Complete the requested information
• Add to cart
• Pay for your ornament order.

If you require help with your PowerSchool please contact Mme Winland in the school office at 780-467-5631. If you have any questions regarding the ornaments, please contact Mr. Elliott at kevin.elliott@eics.ab.ca.

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for the Strathcona County Food Bank.

God Bless

Dear Parents,

The Grade 8 Voyage Quebec Fundraising Committee is excited to continue its fundraising efforts this year with hot dog lunches at school. A series of 5 hot dog lunches will be available for order SEPARATE from the regular hot lunch program.

When? (The majority of these are all weeks where there is no regular hot lunch):
- Friday, January 12
- Friday, February 2

- Friday, March 8
- Friday, April 5
- Friday, May 10

Deadline to order for ALL HOT DOG DAYS is DECEMBER 17th - No extensions!

ORDER HERE:

https://olphschool.hotlunches.net/

YOU MUST ORDER FOR ALL 5 HOT DOG DAYS AT THE SAME TIME - You will not be able to return and order for future hot dog days later on.

For more information, please see the newsletter that was sent out last week via School Council:

https://mailchi.mp/6a4984948cc3/hot-dog-days

*Please note that these hot dog days are organized and run by the Grade 8 Fundraising Committee and not by School Council. All questions and concerns should be directed to cdgrahn@telus.net

Thank you!

The Grade 8 Fundraising Committee

Dear Parents,

The safety of our students is our number one priority.

Please remember when dropping off or picking up your child(ren) from school to park in a safe area and allow your child to walk to the crosswalk(s). For the safety of all students and staff, please refrain from stopping in the middle of the school cross walks. Should this continue to be a problem, we will be forced to contact the Bylaw officers.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation regarding this matter.

God Bless

Dear Parents,

Please remind your child(ren) to look through the Lost & Found for any of their items that they may have misplaced.

God Bless

Dear Parents,

Please remember to save all your Save On Foods Receipts (Wye Road) and bring them to Mme Winland in the school office.

We are grateful for your ongoing support of this fundraiser that has brought in over $2000 since we started it last Spring.

Thank you to the Save On Foods on Wye Road for their continued support of our school.

God Bless

École OLPH is a closed campus.

There are many different activities and choices for student during their recesses. All students are required to stay on school grounds during morning recess, as well as, during the lunch hour.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Johnson at stefanj@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.

God Bless

Please click on the picture for instructions!

Dear Parents,

Email olphschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you did not receive their latest newsletter and you want to be added for future ones.

School Council

Please review the steps below on reporting your child's absence.

Please call 780-467-5631 or email the school at olph@eics.ab.ca to indicate that a student will be absent. When reporting an absence please provide:

1. Student Name (first and last)

2. Reason for absence (illness, flu or other)

3. Duration of absence

God Bless

Please Review our Student Expectations.

Click on the image to view.

All bus passes have been mailed directly to your home from the Transportation department for any students who have requested and paid transportation fees.

There will be no charge for the first bus pass, however, if your child losses their bus pass and requires a new one, there will be a $10 charge applied to your PowerSchool account.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the transportation office at transportation@eics.ab.ca.

God Bless

Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, December 10, 2023.

https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/December-10-2023-2nd-Sunday-Advent-FINAL-Bulletin.pdf

God Bless