OLMP Royals Report
November 17, 2024
Important Dates ποΈ
- November 18:
- Deadline for orders for Poinsettia Fundraiser
- JH Girls Basketball tryouts from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
- November 19:
- School Council Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
- November 20:
- JH Boys Basketball tryouts from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- November 21:
- School Picture RETAKES
- JH Girls Basketball tryouts from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
- November 22:
- School CLOSED
- JH Boys Basketball tryouts from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
- November 24:
- Deadline to order December Hot Lunch is today!
- November 29:
- School CLOSED
Please visit our website to view the full school calendar.
Poinsettia Fundraiser π±
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!
December Hot Lunch is now available to order through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool. Deadline to order is November 24th.
January Hot Lunch is also available to order now. Deadline is December 12th.
To order:
- Go to the PowerSchool login section of the OLMP website
- Log into the Parent Portal
- Go to Forms and Fees -> Student Fees
- Make your selection(s) and pay for the order
If you require assistance logging into the Parent Portal, please contact the school office at olmp@eics.ab.ca or 780-672-2975.
Upcoming Hot Lunches:
November 19: Wok Box
November 26: Dominos
December 3: Boston Pizza
December 10: Skyway
December 17: East Side Marios
December 20: Annual Turkey Dinner served to all students
January 7: Wok Box
January 14: Dominos Pizza
January 17: Booster Juice
January 21: Boston Pizza
January 28: Skyway
Birthday Celebrations π₯³
School Council Meeting: November 19 π€
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: OLMP High School Commons
ALL are welcome!
Blessed Carlos Acutis Catholic High School Update π«
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
HS Foods Cupcake Challenge π§
SYSTEMIC WELLNESS π€Έ
Junior A Girls Volleyball Team Wins Gold π₯
Congratulations to the Junior A Girls Volleyball Team for an exceptional finish to their season!
This team demonstrated perseverance all season long taking home gold medals in their home tournament, Bawlf tournament, Divisionals, and Regionals.
Well done on an excellent season and thank you to everyone for all of their support!
Basketball Tryouts π
JH Girls Basketball tryouts:
- November 18 - 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
- November 21 - 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
JH Boys Basketball tryouts:
- November 20 - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- November 22 - 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
Halloween Carnival Fun π
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT π€
Parent/Guardian Resources πͺ
Pick up and drop off areas:
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.
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.
Attendance matters:
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.
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:
Families that need financial assistance can apply for our fee waiver program using the link below.
Deadline to apply is December 13, 2024.
Helpful Links π
OLMP Mission Statement π
The October 2024 Board of Trustees Monthly Highlights for Elk Island Catholic Schools is now available!
This monthβs updates include the Board's ongoing Faith Formation focus on the Gospel of John and our Rooted in Christ theme, along with Catholic Education Week celebrations and various school activities across the division.
To read the full highlights, please click here to visit our website.