This Week at École OLPH School | Smore Newsletters for Education

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Our Mission Statements

Elk Island Catholic Schools

We are a Catholic community committed to developing educational opportunities int he context of Gospel values, where students' gifts and talents are celebrated and nurtured through lifelong spiritual and personal experiences.

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.

Principal Message

Dear École OLPH Families,

What an exciting week we've enjoyed!

Thank you to all who joined us for our meet the staff night on Thursday evening. If you didn’t get the chance to join us for this evening, feel free to check out our staff information slides on the school website https://olph.eics.ab.ca/our-staff #eicsglow @eicscatholic

Congratulations to our School Council and our École OLPH Catholic School for the Grand Opening of our new school playground! Many hours of hard work and dedication went in to this successful project! Congratulations to all!!!

M. Johnson

Principal

École OLPH

A Reading From The Gospel for Sunday, September 17, 2022

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 18:21acd, 22-24b, 25-27

The Peter came and said to Jesus, "Lord, how often should I forgive? As many as seven time?"

Jesus said to him, "Not seven time, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. Once who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him, and , as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions and payment to be made.

So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, "Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything."

And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt."

The Gospel of the Lord.

Weekly Events at École OLPH

Monday, September 18

Regular Day

Tuesday, September 19

Regular Day

Wednesday, September 20

Grade 8 - Voyage Quebec Trip Forms & Deposit are due to Mme Winland in the school office. More details below.

Thursday, September 21

Regular Day

Friday, September 22

L'épluchette / Corn Roast - More details to follow
Grade 7 & 8 Teaching Mass - 9:00 a.m. in the gym

Important Dates to Remember!!!

September 26, 2023

Bus Evacuation - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

September 27, 2023

Terry Fox Run - More details to follow
Hot Lunch - Little Ceasars

September 29, 2023

Orange Shirt Day ~ Every Child Matters ~ All Day

October 2, 2023

Truth & Reconciliation - No School

October 3, 2023

Switch Day - Following a Monday Schedule

October 4, 2023

Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m. - No Hot Lunch

October 6, 2023

PD Day - No School

October 9, 2023

Thanksgiving Day - No School

Back to School Letter from Alberta Education Minister

Dear Parents,

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has asked all school districts to share his Back to School letter with staff and parents, which is available in English and French.

To better understand how this year's provincial budget has impacted our school district, please visit the Trustee Advocacy page on our website. This page highlights our four key priorities as we continue to engage our elected officials.

École OLPH - Terry Fox Run

Dear Parents,

Terry Fox Run - September 27th at 9:00 a.m.

The 2023 Terry Fox School Run is set for this month and we are so excited to be taking part!

École OLPH will be hosting our run on Wednesday, September 27th starting in the gym at 9:00 a.m.

We need your help!

This event supports vital cancer research while also building incredible school spirit for our students.

Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/OurLadyofPerpetualHelp

Thank you for your support!

“Even though I’m not running anymore, we still have to try to find a cure for cancer. Other people should go ahead and try to do their own thing now.”

Terry Fox

Lunch Hour

Dear Parents,

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

Demographic Validation Forms

Dear Parents:

Please log into PowerSchool and complete your child’s 2023-2024 Demographic Validation Form for the year 2023-2024.

Alberta Education requires that we obtain a detailed update of student demographics on an annual basis. Funding they provide for your child`s education is conditional to us receiving these updates and making them part of the student`s record. We ask that you complete this form in PowerSchool as soon as possible.

You can perform the following steps to access, review and submit the form:

1) Log into PowerSchool at eics.powerschool.com/public

2) Under the "Forms and Fees" menu click "SchoolEngage Student Forms"

3) Click on the word “students” and click on each child name separately and complete the above noted form for each child by clicking on the word “NEW” beside the form name (A.8 2022-2023 Demographic Validation Form).

We would like to thank you in advance for completing these forms. If you require assistance, please contact Mme Winland at 780-467-5631.

Sincerely,

École OLPH Leadership Team

M. Stefan Johnson

Principal/Directeur

Mrs. Ciara Smith

Assistant Principal/Directrice Adjointe

Yearly Permissions Required!!!

Dear Parents,

Please take a moment and log into your PowerSchool account to acknowledge the following documents:

Responsible Use of Technology Agreement
EICS One to One Usage Agreement
EICS Low Risk Field Trip Annual Consent Form
Locker Use Agreement

How to Complete Forms

Go to https://powerschool.eics.ab.ca
Log in
Click on Yearly Consent
Select your answer from the drop down menu.
Click Submit for each section for a total of three sections.
Be sure to complete all three sections for each child you have enrolled in the school.

Please Note: Prior to participating in any field trips, your child's forms need to be acknowledged by you. Without your consent they will be required to stay at the school during their field trips.

We appreciate your support in completing these forms by September 11, 2023.

Thanks in advance for helping us get this year off to a great start!!!

2022-2023 Yearbook Orders

Dear Parents and Guardians,

2022-2023 yearbook orders from last year have been distributed to students. If you ordered a copy for your child last year, please ensure to check your child's belongings for their order.

Please email Carianne Opalka at carianne.opalka@eics.ab.ca if you have any additional questions. There are no extra copies of yearbooks that can be additionally purchased.

God Bless

Bus Status 4 App

Dear Parents,

The Bus Status 4 App is here, just in time for the new school year!

This is a new download, not an update, so download the new app by Sept. 29 to stay updated all year! App Store Download: https://mtr.cool/yoyavfzssm Google Play Store Download: https://mtr.cool/idygxcbvwv

For our bus riding families take some time to download the new app.

God Bless

Student School Bus Passes

Dear Parents,

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

Reporting a Student Absence

Dear Parents,

As per the information above, please review the "How Do I Report an Absence" section at the bottom of page two.

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:

Student Name (first and last)
Reason for absence (illness, flu or other)
Duration of absence

God Bless

Student Expectations

Student Tardy Expectations

Should your child arrive late to school in the mornings or the afternoon, please have them come to the front doors of the school and ring the doorbell located directly on the front door of the school. Mrs Winland will then let them into the school.

Student Pick Up Expectations

Should you require to pick up your child early from school, please either contact Mme Winland in the school office at 780-467-5631 upon your arrival and your child will be sent out to you at the time, alternatively, you may come into the school office and inform Mrs. Winland that you are here to pick up your child for an appointment.

All students will remain in their class until their parent arrives at the school.

Prior to leaving early, all students must check out with Mme Winland in the office.

Student Cell Phone Expectations

All student cell phones remain in their lockers during instructional time. Students will have access to their cell phones during their morning recess and their lunch hour.

Student End of Day Expectations

Please make sure that your child(ren) know if they are to take the bus or if they are getting picked up at the end of the day.

If a student comes to the office at the end of the day and are unsure if they are taking the bus or if you are picking them up, we will be sending them home on the bus.

School Doors

The school doors will be open at 8:35 a.m., unless the weather is extremely cold, whereas the doors will be open for students to wait quietly in the foyer.

École OLPH Staff Parking Expectations

École OLPH staff parking lot is a drop off and pick up free flowing zone. Your collaboration and consideration to others will be greatly appreciated to keep the traffic flow moving at all times.

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