
OLMP Royals Report

February 9, 2025
LAST CHANCE: EICS Parent Assurance Survey π
Dear parents and guardians, please note the following:
A survey link has been sent out to all families (oldest child): Parent Assurance Survey
Use the same link to complete one survey per school that your child is attending.
For example: If you have two children in two different schools within our division, please complete the survey for each school using the provided link.
Let us know if you have any questionsβthank you for your input! Survey closes FEBRUARY 10th, 2025.
Important Dates ποΈ
- February 12:
- 5-2 class visiting The Bethany Group
- February 14:
- School CLOSED
- Happy Valentine's Day!
- February 17:
- Family Day - school CLOSED
- February 18:
- School Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. - ALL are welcome!
- February 21:
- MONDAY schedule
Please visit our website to view the full school calendar.
Birthday Celebrations π₯³
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. Thank you.
March hot lunch is now available to order through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool until February 23, 2025.
To order:
- Go to the PowerSchool login section of the OLMP website
- Log into the Parent Portal
- Go to Forms and Fees -> Student Fees and Field Trip Forms
- 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:
February 11: Wok Box
February 18: Dominos
February 21: Booster Juice
February 25: Boston Pizza
Tuesday March 4: Skyway
Tuesday, March 11: East Side Marios
Tuesday, March 18: Wok Box
Thursday, March 20: FREE hot dog, chips, and drink served to all students
Yearbooks are Available for Purchase Now π
Yearbooks are now available to order for $55.00 through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool until April 28th, 2025.
Yearbooks will arrive in October or November, 2025. There are no guarantees extras will be available to purchase next Fall so we encourage orders to be done prior to April 28th.
Candy Grams for a Cause π
Congrats to Carrera π¨
Congratulations to grade 5-1 student Carrera Miller on her artwork being featured on Global News!
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
This OLMP Charter of Rights and Responsibilities was done in collaboration with students and staff to help meet our Assurance goals.
School Parish βͺ
LEARNERS AND LEARNING π
5-1 Science Fun - Making Weather Instruments β
Summer School 2025 Registration is Now Open
Visit: https://silc.eics.ab.ca/summer-school-2025 for information on how to register.
Homework Support in the Morning
For this semester, from 8:05-8:25am we will have adult support available in the library. Students can access this support if they need to study for an exam and/or finish off an outstanding assignment. Suggest this support to your child when they need the extra time.
Learning Supports for Students at OLMP
At OLMP, we use a multi-tiered continuum of support system to support the diverse needs of our learners in the areas of wellness, literacy and numeracy.
Blessed Carlo Acutis High School at a Glance π
UBC Forestry Undergraduate Info Session π³
The next online info session will be Thursday, February 13. Students can register here.
SYSTEMIC WELLNESS π€Έ
Please visit our website to view the school calendar, including upcoming athletic events, tournaments, and more!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT π€
Thinking of Running as a Catholic School Trustee? π
Nominations are now open for the upcoming Municipal and School Board Election, October 20, 2025!
Information and nomination forms are available on our division website:
Thinking of Trusteeship? This handbook provides essential information about the role of Catholic school board trustees, and the unique mission of publicly funded Catholic education. Please click here:
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:
Helpful Links π
OLMP Mission Statement π
The January edition of the Elk Island Catholic Schools Board of Trustees Monthly Highlights is now available on the EICS website.
This monthβs updates include:
- Faith Formation: Reflections on forgiveness and mercy, guided by Gospel themes, at the January public meeting.
- An Update on the 2025-2026 School Calendars: Tentative approval of next yearβs calendars, with final approval planned for an upcoming public Board meeting.
- Technology Upgrades: Enhanced classroom tools, new software, and pilot projects to maximize resources across the division.
- And more!