OLMP Royals Report

On behalf of our administrative team here at OLMP, welcome to another school year!

After our summer re-charge, we are excited to serve all students and families within our care. As you know, we are very lucky to be part of an extraordinary team of educators and support staff here at OLMP. Thank you for entrusting your children to our staff; we look forward to watching our students develop in faith and academics throughout the school year.

A very special welcome to our new Grade 5's joining us this year and to all new students joining the OLMP family. We are glad you are with us!

Official schedules and class placements are now available for viewing through your PowerSchool account. We appreciate your patience with this aspect of our planning, and thank you in advance for respecting our professional process of student placements as outlined in our letter last spring (which can be found on our website).

You will also notice some other pertinent information within this newsletter prior to our staggered start-up. We will continue to update our families through this electronic newsletter on Sunday of each week throughout the calendar year. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon!

God Bless!

Mr. Charchun - Principal

Mrs. Reinhart - Assistant Principal, Grades 9 to 12

Mrs. Shakeshaft - Assistant Principal, Grades 5 to 8

We will have staggered entry on the first two days of school. This will allow staff more time to connect with students, adjust schedules and options, and go over any new changes to our school year.

• Students with last name that starts with A to K will attend on TUESDAY, September 3rd.

• Students with a last name that starts with L to Z will attend on WEDNESDAY, September 4th.

• ALL STUDENTS will attend on THURSDAY, September 5th.

Key information to know for the return to school day for students:

• Students should bring all supplies, as well as their tech (laptop/Chromebook) to the first day of school fully charged.

• Student lockers will be provided. Students may have a lock previously purchased through the school. New locks for purchase (billed to a parent/guardians PowerSchool account) will be available through your homeroom teacher/teacher advisor. *LOCKS MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH OLMP SCHOOL - NO OUTSIDE LOCKS*

• Don't forget your water bottle!

• Doors open at 8:00am on school days. (Students will not be granted access until this time as this is when supervision starts)

• There are no early dismissal days this school year.

• Grade 5 and Grade 6 - enter through far EAST doors at end of middle school hallway (located at the back of the school).

• Grade 7 and Grade 8 - enter through doors directly behind the gymnasium where the Middle School Commons area and Breakfast club are located.

• Grade 9 thru 12 - enter through SOUTH doors just off of the High School parking lot.

**For new students who are unsure of which entrance to use: please come through our front doors and we will gladly lead you to your room location.**

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. Jody Schmitt
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Diane Kramer
• Educational Assistant - Mrs. Zoila dePaz-Gendreau
• 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

Email jaymier@eics.ab.ca to book an appointment on Monday, August 26th, to tour the school and meet with Mrs. Reinhart.

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,

• August 26: New to OLMP Student Meetings with Mrs. Reinhart (please email jaymier@eics.ab.ca to book)
• September 2: Labour Day (School CLOSED)
• September 3: Staggered Entry for Last Names A to K
• September 4:
• Staggered Entry for Last Names L to Z
• Jr High Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
• September 5:
• ALL Students Attend
• Jr High Girls Volleyball tryouts will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; a sign-up sheet will be posted on the gym office door.
• OLMP Football Bottle Drive
• September 6:
• Jr High Girls Volleyball tryouts will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; a sign-up sheet will be posted on the gym office door.
• Jr High Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
• September 10: Meet the Staff Night @ 7:00 p.m.
• September 13: School CLOSED
• 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

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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.

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.

Fees can be viewed and paid through the parent portal in PowerSchool under “Forms and Fees”. If you have any questions, please contact the school or email lorindatw@eics.ab.ca

Please access your child's account periodically to view any additions or changes to course fees.

Thank you.

OLMP Catholic School

Email: olmp@eics.ab.ca

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

Phone: 780-672-2975