Welcome to a new school year, a new administrative team, and a devoted teaching staff at SILC. The administrative team has been very busy finding our way in the SILC world. Mrs. Melissia Damur, Assistant Principal, has been a beacon to both Mr. Chad Starko, Assistant Principal and myself Mrs. Karen Antoniuk, Principal. We are thankful for the knowledge and care that she holds of the SILC community. It has been a true light.

The teaching team is a dedicated group of educators that care about the success of their students in the online world. They want to promote connection to their students, foster their faith and provide a high-level of learning. We are truly excited, to embark upon this year with you. Parents we are thankful for the partnership in keeping our students on track and excited about another school year.

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of our students, and their families, a very successful school year. Thank you for the faith and trust you have in us to educate your most precious gifts; we are very grateful.

Take care,

Mrs. Karen Antoniuk, Principal

Teaching Staff

Mrs. Christy Oikonen - Elementary (Grades 1-6) christyo@eics.ab.ca

Mr. Daniel Hughes - Jr / Sr Social Studies, RAP- daniel.hughes@eics.ab.ca

Mr. Brandon Geiger - Jr / Sr Science & Math, Work Experience- brandon.geiger@eics.ab.ca

Mrs. DeeDee Perrott - Sr. Science & Chesterton deedee.perrott@eics.ab.ca

Mrs. Eva Fung- Sr Math eva.fung@eics.ab.ca

Mrs. Kristie Taylor - Jr. High Math, Chesterton Math, Calm krista.taylor@eics.ab.ca

Mr. Brett Fawcett - Chesterton and Religious Studies - brett.fawcett@eics.ab.ca

Mrs. Maddy Kozitzky - Jr. High ELA , Jr / Religion / Psychology Madeleine.Kozitzky@eics.ab.ca

Mr. Gerard McLarney - Chesterton ELA, Religion, Philosophy, French mailto:gerardm@eics.ab.ca

Mrs. Justine Wright - Social, Music, Art, English & Religion justinew@eics.ab.ca

Mr. Chad Starko - Chesterton Math chad.starko@eics.ab.ca

Leadership

Principal: Mrs. Karen Antoniuk mailto:karena@eics.ab.ca

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Melissa Damur melissad@eics.ab.ca

Assistant Principal: Mr. Chad Starko mailto:chad.starko@eics.ab.ca

Chesterton Headmaster: Dr. Gerard McLarney gerardm@eics.ab.ca

Chaplain : Mrs. Justine Wright justinew@eis.ab.ca

Secretary: Mrs. Natalie Mangatal nataliem@eics.ab.ca

Family Wellness Worker: Katy Parsons katy.parsons@eics.ab.ca

Inclusive Learning Facilitator: Mrs. Shari Morin sharim@eics.ab.ca

Indigenous Lead: Mrs. Dee Dee Perrott deedee.perrott@eics.ab.ca

Junior High Mandatory Meet on OPENING DAY ... August 31st @ 10:00 am

Google Meet

https://meet.google.com/mop-oubd-vkn

Opening Day Chesterton Assembly 10:00 - 11:00

Zoom Meet

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86096915772?pwd=ODNLcEdKSXZmRmRQVGZqb09pZGpadz09

All of your courses will be published on August 31st 8:30 am

• It is ESSENTIAL to have a working computer/laptop, microphone, and camera.

• Our proctoring software- - Proctorio - will monitor exams and major assignments.

• Review and become familiar with
  
  SILC Policies

• Courses will be published on August 31st at 8:30 am. To log in please follow these steps

• You will be registered for the courses that you have fulfilled the prerequisite for. You will be registered for the corresponding classes once the prerequisites have been met.

• Please log in to your MyPass Account and check your credentials for graduation if you do not have a MyPass account please complete this Google Form to have Mrs. Damur register you for your MyPass account

• Our Centre is open Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30. Feel free to make an appointment with your teacher if you would like on one instruction or drop by and work in the Centre. We have a comfy couch, tables, snacks, and a warm smile to welcome you.

Based on Matthew 5:16, this year’s theme for Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) calls upon all staff and students to Go Light Our World.

Matthew 5:16 reads: “Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

The verse was selected in the spring when our school chaplains were invited to begin brainstorming scripture and co-creating potential themes for the 2023-2024 school year. Once it was selected, all EICS staff were encouraged to suggest themes that they felt resonated with the scripture.

“The theme Go Light Our World speaks to our mission in Catholic schools: to make disciples and share the good news and gospel teachings,” explained Jody Seymour, the EICS Director of Student and Staff Formation who led the selection of this year’s theme and logo. “Through allowing Christ’s light into our hearts, we are called to share it with others through love, compassion, charity, and acts of service.”

Need some help with your courses? Need to write an exam? Want to come in and get post-secondary advice? You are WELCOME here.

SILC has it's own entrance on the East side of the building, main level; however, you can access us from the main doors as well. Students who are driving, feel free to park in the parking lot and let reception know you have parked there. Students taking Public Transportation, walk across from Bethel Transit Station and come on in!

The SILC Classroom (Centre) is open to student drop-in:

310 Broad

Monday - 8:30 - 3:30

Tuesday - 8:30 - 3:30

Wednesday - 8:30 - 3:30

Thursday - 8:30 - 3:30

Friday - 8:30 - 3:30 by appointment

Feel free to join us for every first Friday of the Month at OLPH Church for Rosary & Mass & Fellowship . We also use Fridays for Chester sessions, fieldtrips, exams, team meetings etc...

Students schedules are available in PowerSchool. Log in with your User Name and Password to: https://eics.powerschool.com/public/ However, your courses will not be availabe in your Canvas Online Classroom until Tuesday, August 30th.

If you need to make changes to your schedule (grades 10-12 only), email Mrs. Damur melissad@eics.ab.ca.

PowerSchool is your "one stop shop" to monitor: grades, student progress, student fees, updated contact information. Please get in the habit of checking it regularly.

Mrs. Wright put together a video to guide you through the process of becoming "PowerSchool Savvy".

Having problem logging in? Contact the office at 780-449-6463

St. Isadore Learning Centre

Location: 310 Broadview Road, Sherwood Park.

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-Please call the office in advance** (780-449-6463) to confirm a specific pickup time. This will ensure that your materials are ready for collection upon arrival.

• August 31 - First day of school! The Centre opens at 8:30 am! We are excited to see you!

• Monday, September 4 - School Closed - Labour Day

• Friday, September 8 - Faith Friday - Join us for Mass at OLPH Parish, 8:30 am. All are welcome!

• Friday, September 15 - Chesterton Retreat

• Friday, September 29 - Orange Shirt Day - Wear an Orange shirt

• Friday, October 6 - School Closed for Professional Development

• Monday, October 9 - School Closed for Thanksgiving Day