SILC NEWS

November 26 2023

The Lord is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

3 He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

EICS Advent Initiative “Baskets of Blessings”

This Advent EICS is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children in Lurana Shelter.

Lurana is a 21 day domestic abuse emergency shelter. The women and children who stay there have nowhere else to go. Their home is unsafe. They may have left their home with only the clothes on their back. When they arrive at Lurana, CSS staff will give them a bedroom to stay in. Staff will also provide them with a Basket of Blessings purchased by the students, teachers and parents of Elk Island Catholic School Division. With your donations staff will purchase an adult basket and/or a children’s basket. A typical adult basket may include soap, toothbrushes and other toiletries, feminine hygiene products, make-up, hair brushes/combs and other basics. A typical children’s basket may include necessities like soothers, a rattle or other small toy, a book, a small blanket. All adult and children’s Baskets of Blessings also include a teddy bear. Clients of Lurana often report that they keep this teddy bear their whole lives.

Our St. Isidore Learning Centre Goal is $300.

Donate online through this link

https://bit.ly/SILCBasket

Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorting and Prizes

Decorating Ugly Sweater Cookies. Celebrating December Birthdays. Connecting with othe SILC students in person. Last event we had 12 students. Please come OUT

Prizes to be won - connect & celebrate December birthdays!

RSVP katy.parsons@eics.ab.ca

SILC Kindergarten to Grade 6

Hello from Mrs. Oikonen!

I will be doing individual meets on Tuesday, so if you haven't signed up please do. There are still a few spots available. I will be listening to your child read.

Just a reminder about our Virtual Christmas Concert. Check the postter below for details!

Here is what we will be doing this week!

November Calendar

Kindergarten Newsletter

SILC Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students Christmas Concert

Vimy Pilgrimage Award

The Vimy Pilgrimage Award consists of a fully funded week-long educational program in Belgium and France to study Canada’s First World War contributions, within the context of a global conflict.

The program features daily visits to important First World War sites including museums, cemeteries, and historic battlefields. Participants gain transferable skills, unique perspectives about the First World War, and connect with like-minded peers from across the country.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuHq0U1uVgS5AwifmzYmskg

https://vimyfoundation.ca/programs/vimy-pilgrimage-award

How it works
1 - Apply
Please fill out the application form before the deadline. The application will include contact information, essay components, your presentation video, your letter of reference and your resume. Applications for 2024 are open from November 15 to December 18, 2023 11:59PM (local time).

2 - Review process
A selection committee will review all applications. Select candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview. All applicants will be notified whether they have been selected or not.

3 - Accept the award
Recipients will be notified by email and will have five days to accept the award. Recipients and their parents/guardians will complete the acceptance form.

4 - Participate!
Meet fellow participants; research your chosen soldier or nurse; work on your group project; and visit First World War sites in Europe!

APPLY HERE

The SILC Centre is Open

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:

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 open teachers available by appointment Friday Dec. 22nd office closed at 3pm

Feel free to join us for every first Friday of the Month at 8:30 am at OLPH Church for Rosary & Mass & Fellowship . We also use Fridays for Chester sessions, fieldtrips, exams, and team meetings.