OLMP Catholic School

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be held on November 7th and 9th.

A link for booking appointments will be sent out to parents/guardians this week, so please be sure to keep an eye on your inbox!

*Mr. Jamie Stacey will not be available for Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences until the week of November 20th. Please contact him directly at jamies@eics.ab.ca to book your appointment.

There are two dates to mark on your calendar:

November 15, 2023: Registration opens on Facebook. Be in the first 30 registered to get a prize!

November 22, 2023: Be here to bring together the village.

We encourage you to bring a fellow coach, teacher, parent, or friend. Let's be the Village!

To help make this a safe and memorable Halloween for students and staff alike, we want to remind everyone that costumes need to be appropriate for a grade 5 to 12 Catholic school.

Some examples of what not to use as part of your costume are:

• Clothing that is too revealing
• Anything that involves cultural appropriation
• Weapons of any kind (including play/fake weapons)
• Features that might be frightening/distressing to our younger students

Thank you for helping make this a fun and exciting Halloween! 🎃👻

🌟 Calling All Community Champions! 🌟

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Coaches,

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our future leaders? 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,

OLMP Catholic School

💻 Student absences can be reported through the Parent Portal on PowerSchool 💻

We’re excited to announce that the ability to submit student absences is available in PowerSchool!

PowerSchool can also continue to 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.

For information on where to find the absence reporting function, please see below:

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.

• November 1: School closed (PD Day)
• November 2: Early dismissal (p.m. schedule)
• November 6: Grades 6 and 9 immunization follow-ups
• November 7: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences starting at 4:00 p.m.
• November 9: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences starting at 4:00 p.m.
• November 13 to 17: Fall Break
• November 21: Photo retakes (morning) and Parent Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
• November 22: Raising Resilient Children: An Evening with Dr. Russell (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
• November 24: School closed

Click the image, below, for the PowerSchool login screen, then go to:

➡️ Forms and Fees

➡️ Student Fees

...to purchase your 2024 Grad Hoodie now!

Students in high school can earn credits for accreditation they have completed in the community. This includes:

• Class 5 Driver Training
• Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance Ski Instructor (various levels)
• Bronze Medallion
• Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Transport Canada Ground School
• Transport Canada Flight Training

Provide documentation of your training and instantly receive credits towards a high school diploma.

See Mrs. Reinhart for more information.

High school students should ensure they are signed up for the Academic Advising Google Classrooms. Important information on credits, scholarships, open house dates, etc. are posted.

Make sure you are in the know!

Grade 10 class code: nqmibz6

Grade 11 Class code: n3kieiu

Grade 12 class code: yd3a4vt

Open Houses are a vital step for grade 10 -12 students as they research programs offered at various post-secondary schools.

They often include program-specific information sessions, hands-on demonstrations, campus tours, and opportunities to talk with faculty. It is highly recommended that students in grade 11 make this a priority this fall. Often schools waive the $120 application fee when applying at the Open House for our grade 12 students.

Please consider attending the following: MacEwan: November 3rd - 4th

Visit MacEwan's website to register!

WISEST presents the SET Conference (a Science, Engineering, and Technology experience) for young women and gender-diverse students in Grades 10 – 12 who are curious about careers in science, engineering, and technology (SET).

• Gain insight into different career paths in science, engineering, and technology (SET) and related University of Alberta programs.
• Explore SET through lab tours and activities
• Get access to role models and mentors to learn what it is like to pursue science, engineering, or technology.

All young women and gender-diverse students in Grades 10 to 12 are welcome at SET.

Click here to register.

Hot lunch will be served on Thursdays this school year.

We will offer a beverage/snack on early dismissal Thursdays.

Upcoming Hot Lunches:

November 2 - Booster Juice and a donut

November 9 - East Side Marios

November 16 - No hot lunch today (school closed)

November 23 - Dominos Pizza

November 30 - Skyway

The OLMP JH Girls volleyball team finished 1st in league play and will be hosting the Divisional tournament on Monday!

The OLMP girls play at 10:00am and 2:00pm then playoffs to follow.

Go Royals!

We have 2 more league games before the tournament! On October 30th (Monday), we will be walking to Chester Ronning, so please ensure your child has proper winter gear.

Also a reminder that all parents are welcome to attend all games, and to ensure your child is picked up by 5 pm! Thank you!

Upcoming games:

October 30 @ Chester Ronning

November 6 @ OLMP (playing Jack Stuart)

Go Royals!

We are practicing every Wednesday at lunch break.

It has been a real struggle to arrange games for the grade 6 team! We are looking at playing some intersquad games after school (after the break), and possibly one game out of town.

Stay tuned, we will send forms home when we know more!

It’s that time of year again: the Royals are doing their annual Perogy and Sausage Fundraiser 😋

The funds from this fundraiser will go towards our equipment replacement fund, allowing us to ensure that our players have the safest and most up-to-date equipment for their development.

If you are interested in stocking the freezer before the holidays, check out the online order form (link below) or talk to any of the players.

https://gourmetperogies.com/order/6617

The deadline to order is October 31, so be sure to stock up now!!!

Fees have now been added to student accounts.

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

Families that need financial assistance can apply for our fee waiver program. Deadline to apply is December 11, 2023.

Fee Waiver Program Application 2023 - 2024

Dear Parents,

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.

*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 you attention to this.

Attention Families,

St. Francis Xavier Parish is offering Sacramental preparation for those wanting to receive their first reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation.

Please see the information below for more details, and visit our website to learn more about Sacramental Preparation and to download a short intro video from Father Kris.

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Stang or Mrs. Petiot for more details.