OLMP Royals Report

Welcome back to another school year! Our staggered start days were very beneficial in getting our year up and going and we got through our first full 2 days on Thursday/Friday. Our students did very well and it's great to have them all back in the building. Administration led staff and students through MS and HS assemblies on Thursday. Our faith theme was introduced and several components of OLMP school life and expectations were covered. We will do our best to keep you updated on any significant changes throughout the year. Your child's teacher will be a great support for questions as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions of clarification. We look forward to connecting at our Meet the Staff night this Tuesday at 7pm in our Gym.

OLMP Administration

Some reminders:

Please take a few minutes to complete your child's Demographic Confirmation Forms, Medical Forms and all Yearly consents (FOIPP, tech use, field trips) on PowerSchool.

• Doors will be open at 8am. Students may have to wait outside if they arrive earlier.
• Gr. 5/6's will be expected to stay on campus for the lunch hour and will eat lunch in their homerooms.
• Gr. 7/8's will be expected to stay on campus for the lunch hour and may eat their lunch in the Commons area with other students from their grade levels.
• All Gr. 5-8 students will be expected to go outside for recess so please be prepared for inclement weather. (appropriate clothing for the elements)
• Please be sure to review our new PCD policy, which can be found here.
• **NO Early Dismissal day's this year**

Updated school zone map:

Administration:

• Principal - Mr. Bob Charchun
• Assistant Principal - Mrs. Sharilyn Shakeshaft, Middle School (Grades 5 to 8)
• Assistant Principal - Mrs. Jaymie Reinhart, High School (Grade 9 to 12)

Teachers:

• Mrs. Trenly Calhoon - Grade 5
• Mrs. Deborah Petiot - Grade 5/MS Chaplain
• Mrs. Lindsay Sharek - Grade 5
• Mrs. Lana Froehler- Grade 6/Middle School ILF
• Mr. Jamie Stacey - Grade 6
• Mrs. Sarah Arsenault - Grade 6
• Mrs. Katherine Nagy - Grade 7
  
• Mr. Curtis Skip - Grade 7
• Mr. Myles Ellert - Grade 7
• Mrs. Julia DeLong - Grade 8
• Mrs. Helen Rodin - Grade 8
• Mrs. Tracy Welke - Grade 8
• Mr. Josh Stang - Social/Religion/HS Chaplain
• Miss Dakota Music - Humanities/Art
• Ms. Desiree De Kock - English/Drama
• Mr. Ryan Popowich - Physical Education
• Mr. Chris Reinhart - Foods/PE
• Mrs. Daniette Terlesky - High School Science and Leadership
• Mrs. Cheryl Clarkson - High School Math
• Mr. Dan Wispinski - High School Science/CTF Construction
• Mr. Jody Watson - Technology/CTS/PE
• Mrs. Jaymie Reinhart - Chemistry/High School ILF
  
• Mr. Soren Riise - High School Math
• Mrs. Kassidy Throndson (formerly Dmytriw) - Humanities

Support Staff:

• Accounts Clerk - Mrs. Lorinda Twitchell
• Caretaker (Day) - Mr. Salvador Cornejo
• Caretaker (Evening) - Mr. Dennis Cuevas
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Diane Kramer
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Zoila dePaz-Gendreau
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Sonya Power
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Jody Schmitt
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Sherin Warkentin
• Educational Assistant & Librarian - Ms. Sue Wolfe
• Family Wellness Workers - Mrs. Laurie Kushnerick and Mrs. Kelsy Bradford
• Secretary - Ms. Shawna King

Please join us at OLMP from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10 for a meet-and-greet with our team.

We'd love to see you and have a chance to (re)introduce ourselves!

When: Tuesday October 1st

Sundae Treats: $2.00, with proceeds going to the Terry Fox Foundation

Fundraising Goal: $1500! If we reach our goal, 3 of our teachers will get taped to the wall and receive a PIE to the face 🤑

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Coaches,

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students? Join us in a journey of inspiration, growth, and learning by becoming a valued volunteer at our beloved school!

Ignite Learning, Foster Growth: As a volunteer, you'll have the unique opportunity to be an integral part of our students' educational and athletic journey. From field trip supervisors to coaches to tutors, your presence will light up their world and help them soar to new heights!

Unleash Your Superpower: Share your skills, passions, and expertise with our eager learners. Whether you're a sports superstar, a science aficionado, or great at helping supervise field trips, your knowledge will open up new horizons and ignite a love for learning.

Safety First - Our Pledge: To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, we kindly ask all volunteers to complete a Police Information Check, Child Intervention Record Check, and Volunteer Confidentiality Form. These simple steps help us create a secure environment for everyone.

Trust & Confidentiality: We hold your privacy in the highest regard. Rest assured, the information shared with us is handled with utmost care and only used for the purpose of enhancing the educational experience.

Building Bonds, Strengthening Community: Join hands with fellow parents, guardians, and community coaches in a shared mission to shape the future. Together, we'll create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels supported and empowered.

Ready to Embark on this Journey? Complete your Police Information Check, Child Intervention Record Check, and Volunteer Confidentiality Form, and get ready to embark on a rewarding adventure with us!

For more information and to kickstart your volunteering journey, contact the OLMP office at olmp@eics.ab.ca or 780-672-2975.

Let's make a difference, one smile, one field trip, one child at a time!

With heartfelt gratitude,

• September 9: JH Girls Volleyball tryouts from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
• September 10: Meet the Staff Night @ 7:00 p.m.
• September 13: School CLOSED
• JH Volleyball Tournament @ ECCHS
• September 14: JH Volleyball Tournament @ ECCHS
• September 17: School Council AGM @ 7:00 p.m.
• September 20: School CLOSED
• September 25: Grade 6 Trip to the Legislature
• September 27: School CLOSED
• September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School CLOSED)

Please visit our website to view the full school calendar.

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.

Do you like running and competing against others? Do you like missing a few days of school to hang out with your friends? Do you like to challenge yourself to do your personal best? Do you want to get involved with OLMP School and show your school spirit?

If you answered YES to any of the questions above then X-Country running is the sport for you. All grade levels are welcome to join!!!!

Practices:

• Monday/Tuesday: 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

• Wednesday: 7:30 am to 8:15 am

• Monday - Wednesday: start of lunch break

X Country Meets:

Hardisty XC Meet in Hardisty: Thursday, September 12th (grades 7 to 12 only)

Bashaw XC Meet in Bashaw: Thursday, September 19th

Vikings XC Meet in Camrose (Biathlon): Thursday, September 26th

Burma Hills XC Meet in Brownfield: Thursday, October 3rd (grades 7 to 12 only)

Spartan Tough XC Meet (Regionals) in New Norway: Thursday, October 10th

Practice Round/Scheduled Tryout (if necessary):

Camrose Golf Course on Wednesday, September 11th at 4:30 pm

Zone Championship:

Camrose Golf Club on Monday, September 16th at 9:30 am

Provincial Championship:

Charles Spencer in Grand Prairie from Sunday September 22nd to Tuesday September 24th

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Reinhart: christopherr@eics.ab.ca

Fees:

• Practice Round: free for members

• $20 for non members (pay at course)

• Zone Tournament: $60 (covers transportation, zone tournament entry fee, and lunch)

Additional costs:

• Provincials: a fee of no greater than $200 will be charged to offset hotels, transportation, and tournament entry fee.

• Meals outside of the lunches provided are at own cost.

Click here to donate!

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.

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

We will be offering Hot Lunch once again this year.

Please note that Hot Lunch will be offered on Tuesdays.

Further communication will follow once we have the program available to purchase through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool.

OLMP Catholic School

Email: olmp@eics.ab.ca

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

Phone: 780-672-2975