Principal Message
This week, we kicked off and renewed the House System we began last year, with a revisioning of names, after important Catholic saints. House Systems exist to promote relationships and community, as well as a friendly sense of competition as these student groups vie for the House Cup.
On Friday, November 17, students were sorted into one of the four Houses, in which they will remain for their time with us at OLPH. Those Houses are:
Seton House: Named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, an important saint for education.
Newman House: Named after St. John Henry Newman, an important promoter of Catholicism
Aquinas House: Named after St. Thomas Aquinas, a medieval Doctor of the Church
Kateri House: Named after St. Kateri Tekakwitha, an Indigenous saint and a woman of great love
We're very excited to get this valuable system rolling again. Take a moment to enjoy some pictures below of our House Sorting event.
M. Johnson
Principal
École OLPH
A Reading from the Gospel for Sunday, November 19, 2023
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 25:14-15, 19-21
Jesus said, “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things, enter into the joy of your master.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Important Dates to Remember!!!
November 28, 2023
- Linking Generations - Silver Birch Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November 29, 2023
- Hot Lunch - A Capella
November 30, 2023
- Linking Generations - Clover Bar Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
December 5, 2023
- Linking Generations - Silver Birch Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
December 6, 2023
- Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m.
- NO Hot Lunch
December 7, 2023
- Linking Generations - Clover Bar Lodge - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Digital Wellbeing - For Parents of Teens
Digital Wellbeing - For Parents of Teens
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023, 6 – 8 PM
Learn how to help your teen with the social and technological pressures they face in the world today. Together we will go through research-based ways we can support teens when they are feeling the pressure of their digital lives. Issues addressed include interacting with strangers online, understanding their digital identity, and healthy relationships.
Location
Type of Event
Parent education
Category
County sponsored event
Audience
Adult, Caregivers
Cost
Free
Contact Information
To register call 780-464-4044 or email; FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca
Location
Sherwood Park
Gingerbread Building Competition
Dear Parents,
What: Join us for a free Gingerbread Building Competition! Complete the challenge independently or as a team with friends.
• Supplies provided
• Mystery items included
• Surprise challenges
• Sweet prizes
Who: Youth in Grades 7-9
Where and When:
Community Center November 30th from 5-7 pm
Ardrossan Recreation Complex December 8th from 5-7 pm
Register Here:
To learn about other upcoming events:
Family and parenting supports | Strathcona County
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Kastyn Konieczny
MHCB Coach - St. Luke, Holy Redeemer & OLPH
Schedule: OLPH M-Th Biweekly, HRS M-Tu Biweekly, STL Wed-Th Biweekly
780-893-3525 I kastyn.konieczny@eics.ab.ca
Support École OLPH
Dear Parents,
Please remember to save all your Save On Foods Receipts (Wye Road) and bring them to Mme Winland in the school office.
We are grateful for your ongoing support of this fundraiser that has brought in over $2000 since we started it last Spring.
Thank you to the Save On Foods on Wye Road for their continued support of our school.
God Bless
Lunch Hour
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
School Council
Dear Parents,
Email olphschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you did not receive their latest newsletter and you want to be added for future ones.
School Council
Reporting a Student Absence
Please review the steps below on reporting your child's absence.
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 School Bus Passes
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
Outstanding School Fee Reminders
Dear Parents,
Please log onto your PowerSchool account to pay any outstanding 2022-2023 school fees. Any outstanding 2022-2023 school fees may be sent to collections.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact M. Johnson at stefanj@eics.ab.ca or at 780-467-5631.
God Bless.
OLPH Parish Bulletin ~ Week of November 19, 2023
Please click on the link below for the OLPH Parish Bulletin for Sunday, November 19, 2023.
https://www.olph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/November-19-2023-FINAL-Bulletin.pdf
God Bless
