This Week at École OLPH
October 29 to November 2
Message from the Office!!!
Dear Parents,
Please join us in Thanking our amazing teachers, support staff and our custodian, Mme Hogan, here at École OLPH for all of their hard work and dedication to your children and our school.
Their constant effort to ensure that all students in their care receive boundless advice, support, and guidance with any situation your children may be encountering. They are selfless individuals who deserve our appreciation.
So the next time you see an OLPH staff member, offer them a Thank you for all that they are doing to help make your childs’ school experience a successful one, as well as, helping to nurture your child to be a strong and active member of our school community.
God Bless
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
Weekly Events at École OLPH
- Boys Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30
- Girls Volleyball Practice ~ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31
- Hot Lunch ~ Chopped Leaf
- Happy Halloween!!!
Thursday, November 1
- Linking Generations ~ 12:20 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Peer Partners ~ 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Boys Volleyball ~ Bronze Metal Game ~ OLPH Vs. Holy Redeemer at St. Theresa ~ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball ~ Bronze Metal Game ~ OLPH Vs. Holy Spirit at St. Theresa ~ 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 2
- Canteen will be open during the lunch hour
Important Dates to Remember!!!
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
- Parent Teacher Interviews ~ 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Hot Dog Lunch
Thursday, November 8, 2018
- Parent Teacher Interviews ~ 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 16, 2018
- No School ~ Fall Break
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Swiss Chalet
Thursday, November 22, 2018
- Fall Band Concert ~ ABJ Catholic School ~ 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 23, 2018
- St. Catherine's Day ~ La Tire
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
- Hot Lunch ~ Pasta Pantry
- Friday Schedule
Thursday, November 29, 2018
- French Immersion Mass at OLPH ~ 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 30, 2018
- Canteen will be open during the lunch hour.
Catholic Education Sunday!!!
Dear Parents,
Please join us to celebrate Catholic Education Sunday with us,
École OLPH and EPK
on
Saturday, November 3, 2018
at
5:00 p.m. mass
at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
to celebrate Catholic Education!!!
Catholic Education: Why Should I Care? ~ November 5, 2018
Elder Theresa Strawberry
Elder Theresa Strawberry blessed us with her wisdom and knowledge on Monday, October 22, 2018.
The students were enthralled by her stories and the history that she shared with us.
God Bless.
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Dear Parents,
On the evenings of November 6th, and November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the École OLPH teachers will be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences where your child’s progress to this point of time in the school year will be discussed.
In order to assist us in scheduling the Parent Teacher Conferences, all parents will be able to schedule their own appointments online and conferences will be held in the teacher’s classrooms.
To schedule your Parent Teacher Conferences please go to:
www.schoolinterviews.ca and enter the following access code: sptcn
The website to book the conferences will go live on Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Please book your Parent Teacher Conferences before Friday, November 2nd, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. You will be able to book up to 4 teachers per child.
Please note to only book 1 appointment spot per teacher.
If you require additional time, please contact your child’s teacher personally to make further arrangements.
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Mme Winland in the office at 780-467-5631 and she can assist you in booking your interviews.
Regards,
M. Morin
Principal
École OLPH
780-467-5631
WE Scare Hunger!!!
Dear Parents,
Our École OLPH
" WE Scare Away Hunger Monster"
is still very hungry!!!
Please send your non-perishable item(s)
so that we can continue to Scare Away Hunger!!!
God Bless
WE Scare Hunger!!!!
Over 800 000 Canadians turn to the Canadian Food Bank every month!
Every year, the OLPH Student Council "Scares Away Hunger" in October and November. This program was created by Free the Children, ME to WE program.
This year, we are asking that each student bring at least one non-perishable item, to help Scare Away Hunger!!!
Let's ALL make a huge MONSTROSITY of food to donate to the OLPH Parish!!!
Thank you in advance for your helpful donations and kind support.
God Bless.
École OLPH Student Council
École OLPH ~ Book Fair 2018!!!
This year our annual École OLPH Scholastic Book Fair is from Tuesday, November 6 to Friday, November 9, 2018!!
Please be sure to take a moment to visit the Book Fair during Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
God Bless
FundScrip Fundraising
Dear Parents,
OLPH School Council has been using FundScrip for the last 5 years as one of the schools main fundraisers.
FundScrip, is a fundraising program that lets you raise funds simply by purchasing gift cards for your everyday shopping (i.e. groceries, gas, gifts and household items). When you purchase a $100 grocery gift card, you receive the $100 card, but in addition, a percentage is donated to our fundraising campaign. It’s like getting free money, where the only catch is you have to change your method of payment to using gift cards!
Please visit https://www.fundscrip.com/ to place your on-line order(s). To print off a paper order form, please click on the attached document below.
How to Support our École OLPH FundScrip Group
1. Go to www.fundscrip.com and click on Support a Group
2. Complete the information in the Become a Supporter section and be sure to enter École OLPH's group Invitation Code: PETQYC
3. Click on Sign Up and you will be sent a confirmation email.
4. Click the link in the confirmation email and complete your registration.
5. Now you are ready to login, place orders, and start supporting our École OLPH group.
6. Watch your Inbox for the confirmation email from FundScrip.
For the month of October, any paper order forms are due at the École OLPH office by 3:07 p.m. Wednesday, October 31st, 2018.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Erin DiLoreto at artsadminerin@gmail.com.
God Bless
Fruit Water for Terry Fox
We would like to say un grand merci to all parents who were able to help with the preparation, setup and distribution of the fruit infused water this week. We really appreciate all your extra time and help!
We would also like to thank Mme McCoy who went above and beyond to help us organize this treat for the students.
Merci beaucoup!
Mme Miller & Mme Taylor
New Fees Added to PowerSchool
Please be advised that the following fee has been added to your child(ren)'s PowerSchool account.
- Grade 6 ~ Telus World of Science Field Trip Fee
Please take a moment to log onto your PowerSchool account and pay any outstanding fees. We do require that all field trip fees to be paid prior to the field trip.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
Visitors & Guests
In an effort to ensure we have a safe learning environment for all students and staff, we ask that anyone visiting École OLPH to sign in at the school office and wear a visitor name tag.
God Bless.
Extra Yearbooks for Sale!!!
We have five extra 2017-2018 yearbooks available for purchase in the school office.
If your child would like one, please send $27.00 (cash only) to Mme Winland in the office.
They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
God Bless.
Insight Testing
Dear Parents,
Students do not need to study for this type of assessment, and the results are not used to evaluate their school achievement. The results provide information to help teachers recognize student strengths and plan for additional supports as needed.
If you would like to learn more about this assessment tool, please visit http://www.canadiantestcentre.com and select the Insight tab near the top of the page. While there you may also want to look into the CAT-4 academic assessment tool, which will be used to measure overall academic ability of Grade 4 and 7 students in the spring.
October is Rosary Month!
Poinsettias ~ School Fundraiser!!!
Dear OLPH families and friends,
OLPH Parent Council will be selling 6.5” Premium Poinsettias, Holiday Tropical Planters, 22” Premium Wreaths and new this year, festive hanging greenery in a vintage burlap bag for a Christmas fundraiser.
Ordering will be online at www.olph.growingsmilesfundraising.com. Payment is available online through PayPal or by cheque. Please make cheques payable to: OLPH Sh. Pk. School Parent Association and drop off your cheque in the School Council mailbox in the main office by Friday, Nov. 23rd.
- Order & Payment Due Date: Friday, Nov. 23rd
- Pick up: Friday, Dec. 7th, 3 – 5PM, OLPH Main Entrance
- www.olph.growingsmilesfundraising.com
For more information, please review the attached informational flyer for pictures and pricing of each item. You may also contact Parent Council at olphparentcouncil@gmail.com
Regards,
Parent School Council
Healthy Celebrations!
How to Nurture a child's mental health!!!
Co-Parenting Workshop ~ November 17, 2018
Parent Council Corner
Please take a moment to "Join" the Parents for OLPH Sherwood Park Facebook group, for important information and updates.
Here is the link for easy access.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/213584608682158/
God Bless.
Lost & Found!!!
Please take a moment to look through the Lost & Found for any missed placed items that your child(ren) may have lost.
God Bless
How To Report Your Child's Absence!
If your child is going to be absent, please follow the instructions below when reporting the absence:
- Safe Arrival portal login: School Messenger Login
- Call the parent toll free number: 1-844-478-2613
- Using "SchoolMessenger" link in the EICS App (requires School Messenger App installed on the phone. It will prompt you to install the App when you open the EICS App and click on SchoolMessenger app)
- Using the SchooMessenger App
- If you are having difficulties, please call the school directly, 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
School Fees & Fee Waiver Program
Dear Parents,
Please be advised that all school fees have been posted on your parent portal.
You are able to make payments on-line or by cheque at the office All cheques must be made payable to EICS. We would, however, like to encourage you to pay your school fees on-line.
In addition, you may divide your payments either on-line or by postdated cheques.
If you require any assistance with these fees, the Division offers a "Fee Waiver Program". More information can be found at
https://www.eics.ab.ca/download/132303
and
Yearly Digital Permission Required!!!
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.
- 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 form needs to be acknowledge 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 October 9, 2018.
Thanks in advance for helping us get this year off to a great start!!!
"Like" our Facebook Page
We now have a Facebook page!
"Like" École Our Lady of Perpetual Help
for latest news and info!
@olphecole
New Fees Added to PowerSchool
Please be advised that the following fees have been added to your child(ren)'s PowerSchool account. Please take a moment to log onto your PowerSchool account and pay any outstanding fees. We do require that all field trip fees to be paid prior to the field trip.
- Replacement Lock fee
- Voyage Quebec Trip fees
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
Canteen Dates Below!!!
Dear Parents,
Canteen Dates will start soon!
Friday, November 2, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Friday, January 11, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
If you didn’t purchase a canteen card with the fall hot lunch cycle, there is one more opportunity on the first canteen day Friday, October 19, 2018 at lunch time (Canteen Cards are $10). Cash is always accepted at canteen as well-all items are priced at $1.00 and exact change is appreciated! The canteen is NOT open on hot lunch days.
Canteen items will vary week to week but will include items like hot chocolate, canned drinks, cookies, chips, etc. Canteen is intended for treats and snacks -not a substitution for a healthy lunch.
To reduce wait time there will be 2 canteen carts this year. One will serve the 5/6 wing and one will serve the 7/8 wing.
Any questions can be sent to Barb and Samantha at olphhotlunch8@gmail.com
God Bless
Linking Generations ~ Parent Volunteers Needed!!!
Our wonderful Linking Generations program this year are in need of some parent volunteers for both the CloverBar and Summerwood locations.
The commitment would consist of 2-3 hours twice per month from October 2018 to May 2019. You DO NOT have to have a child in the program in order to volunteer your time.
If you would like to assist with this special program, we ask that you please contact Debbie Sinclair, Executive Director, at 780-410-0711 or at linkgendebbie@telus.net.
Thank you and God Bless
School Cheques!!!
Dear Parents,
Please be advise that all cheques that
are sent to the school need to be
made out to EICS only.
New Bell Schedule
Dear Parents,
Please be review the new bell schedule below.
I would like to draw your attention to
our NEW lunch time ~ 12:24 p.m. to 1:07 p.m.
Merci.
Grade 8 Quebec Trip
Please take to log onto your child's PowerSchool account and pay the $100 non-refundable deposit.
The remaining Voyage Quebec fees have also been added.
They are as follows:
- Gr. 8 Quebec Trip ~ Payment #1($1200.00) due by Dec. 19, 2018
- Gr. 8 Quebec Trip ~ Payment #2 ($800.00) due by Feb. 28, 2018
- Final Reconciliation Fee ~ TBA
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin with any of your questions or concerns to help you make an informed decision at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.
God Bless
Family and Community Services ~ Parent Link
Hold Me Tight Program ~ November 3 & 4, 2018
OLPH Parish Bulletin ~ October 21, 2018
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Sunday, October 28, 2018.
God Bless
2018-2019 Student Sacrament Dates
Listed below are the Sacrament Dates for First Communion and Confirmation at OLPH Church.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Raylene at OLPH Church at 780-467-5470.
God Bless