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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.

A Reading From The Gospel for Sunday, December 11, 2022

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 11:2-7a, 10-11

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his Disciples and said to him , “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?”

Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me”

As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Advent 2022 - Daily Prayer

Monday, December 12, 2022

Lord Jesus Christ, we praise you for this good news, and we look forward to the day when the desert blooms, the fearful have courage, and all can hear, dance, and sing!
Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

As we await the light of the world, God our Father, help us to be beacons of light and hope to those who walk in darkness. We pray this in the name of Christ, who is our light. Amen

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

O Jesus, awake in us great joy and gladness, as we await your coming. Come quickly, And fill our hearts with songs of praise
and thanksgiving, For you are near! Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Lord God, as we await the day of Jesus’ birth, Help us prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits, so that we may be made anew in his great glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord Amen

Friday, December 16, 2022

Lord God, as we prepare our homes and churches for the arrival of your Son, show us how to use our time to prepare our hearts and minds for your presence. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

Weekly Events at École OLPH

Sunday, December 11

Third Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 12

Regular Day

Tuesday, December 13

Linking Generations - Silver Birch - Cancelled

Wednesday, December 14

Advent Assembly - 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 15

Hot Lunch - Arbys
Linking Generations - Clover Bar - Visit 5 - 12:25 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
"Showcase of Talent" night - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 16

Spirit Day - Team Santa or Team Grinch - Wear red or green

Important Dates to Remember!!!

December 19, 2022

Spirit Day - Christmas Sweater Day

December 20, 2022

Following a Friday Schedule
Spirit Day - Fancy Clothing to celebrate our Winter Wonderland
Last Day of School Before Christmas Break

December 21, 2022 to January 3, 2023

No School - Christmas Holidays

January 4, 2023

First Day Back After Christmas Break
Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m.
Spirit Day - Neon Day

January 5, 2023

Following a Monday Schedule

January 10, 2023

Linking Generations - Silver Birch - Visit 5 - 12:25 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Basket of Blessings

Dear Parents,

Once again this Advent, École OLPH School & EICS are continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children at Lurana Shelter.

Please take a moment to watch this beautiful video https://vimeo.com/660535934

During the season of Advent, we are challenging École OLPH School to raise enough to purchase 10 Baskets (Each basket is about $100.)

Let's see if we can raise enough to purchase more than 10 baskets!

To donate, please click on the link below: https://www.canadahelps.org/me/n9z5AWku

Every little donation adds up to a large donation for Lurana Shelter.

Students can also bring in cash, in a clearly marked envelope or Ziploc with their name and homeroom to Mme Winland in the school office.

Let us open our hearts to help the women and children at the Lurana Shelter!!! We truly are Better Together!!!

God Bless

One Day - Food Bank Drive

Dear Parents,

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, École OLPH will be hosting a one day Food Bank Drive for the Strathcona County Food Bank.

Each class is being asked to bring in specific items of some of the most highly needed items. (see list below) Our goal is to raise at least 364 items, that's only one item per student. Together we can make a difference!!!

We are very thankful to those who are able to participate during this Christmas Season. We also recognize that times are difficult for many of our families, but if you are able to make a donation it would be greatly appreciated.

Many of these items can be purchased at discount stores such as Dollar Tree and Dollarama (who carry many name brand products) or if you shop at Save-On Foods on Wye Road, be sure to send your receipts to Mme Winland for our School Council.

Thank you for your generous donations.

God Bless.

5B – Box or bag of Pasta or Pudding Cups

5O – Canned Stew / Chili or Rolled Oats

5A – Hamburger Helper or Cereal

5G – Stove Top Stuffing or Brown Sugar

6B – Boxed Potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes or Kraft Dinner

6H – Dry Soup Mixes or canned soup, or granola bars

6M – Canned vegetables or Canned Tuna

6S – Peanut Butter or Different types of crackers

7A – Pancake Mixes, or Pancake syrup

7K – Canned Beans or Pasta Sauce

7G – Condiments - Ketchup, Mustard, or Relish

7T – 1L Fruit Juices (all flavors) or Jam

8E – Cake mixes or Canned Tomatoes

8O – Salad dressings, or Mayonnaise

8D – Granola Bars or Applesauce

8T – Hot Chocolate or Packages of Rice

École OLPH Staff – Any item(s) from the list above

Thank you!

Dear Parents,

We would like to send out a very special Thank you to Mrs. Dorothy Sutton, Gramma of Abby Vass, for her generous donation of photo paper for our Junior High Film Studies options, as well as Mrs. Cortney Tancsics, Mom of Chase Tancsics, for her generous donation of a roll of stamps for our Media Arts class.

Your donation is greatly appreciated.

God Bless

Hot Lunch Reminder!

Dear Parents,

Please email the Hot Lunch Coordinator, Amanda, at olphschoolhotlunch@gmail.com, if your child is absent and you want to pick up their lunch, or if you'd like to have it redistributed to a sibling.

You MUST include the child's name AND class designation (ie: 5A, 7K, etc.) otherwise we cannot guarantee we can find your child's information. Our volunteers do not have access to the entire student list and class designations.

In order for the change to take place, you must email by 11:00 a.m. (please do NOT message us or Amanda on social media regarding hot lunch)

If you emailed about picking up their lunch, it will be available at the office AFTER 1:00 p.m.

Blessings,

Hot Lunch Coordinator

Reporting School Absences

Dear Parents,

As you have no doubt been watching and experiencing, Alberta has been suffering from high rates of RSV, Influenza and COVID-19.

We want to thank you for making the right choice to keep your children home when they are experiencing symptoms.

In order to help us have the best possible data and communicate with Alberta Health Services if required, we would ask that you report any flu or cold like symptom under the FLU heading in the School Messenger App.

Using Safe Arrival, parents can report:

FLU - Illness due to flu and cold like symptoms
ILL - Other illness or injury.
EXC - Parent Excused (i.e. taking your child on a holiday)

Thanks for your attention to this matter, as always, we are working hard to ensure that all students and staff remain safe.

God Bless

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Survey - Childhood Immunizations

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Survey - Childhood Immunizations

Alberta Health Services understands that there is a lot of information available to Albertans about immunization. This can be stressful and confusing for parents and guardians.

AHS would like to hear from Alberta families about routine childhood immunization for children newborn to age 15 years. We want to talk to you about your thoughts, ideas, concerns, and opinions on immunizations, particularly for your children.

Please share your thoughts by completing the survey below by December 31, 2022.

https://together4health.albertahealthservices.ca/childhood-immunization

Career Education Task Force

Please see the attached email from Minister LaGrange announcing engagement opportunities for parents to provide input on career education programming for students in Grade 7-12.

Promotional Bulletin to share in newsletters:

Promotional Bulletin - English.pdf

Field Trip Reimbursements

Dear Parents,

Fees collected for field trips include admission to facilities, transportation, facilitator instruction costs, and the purchase of supplies/equipment. Transportation costs are divided equally among all students in the class / group.

Therefore, students who are absent on the day of the field trip will not be reimbursed transportation fees. Admission and material fees will be reimbursed where venues/presenters do not charge the school for the absence of the student.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact M. Morin at alyrem@eics.ab.ca or 780-467-5631.

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 hours.

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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