Grades 6 and 9 Immunization Day: Tuesday, October 17th

Prior to the immunizations, the AHS Health nurse for OLMP will be providing a brief 10-minute presentation to all Grade 6 and 9 students on Friday, October 13th.

The presentation to students around immunization is a brief overview of the diseases the eligible vaccines protect against, how to stay calm during immunization, and how only students for whom we have consent from a legal parent or guardian will be immunized at school.

Grade 6 students in Alberta are routinely eligible for a series of Hepatitis B vaccine and a series of Human Papilloma Virus vaccine.

Grade 9 students in Alberta are routinely eligible for a booster of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough vaccine and a vaccine that protects against 4 strains of Meningococcal infection. AHS will also review all immunization records and offer any other vaccines a student may be eligible for.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, please call Camrose Public Health at (780) 679-2980 and ask to be directed to the OLMP nurse.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/topic/Immunization/Pages/school.aspx

When: 7:00 p.m.

Where: OLMP High School Commons

ALL are welcome!

📣 Student absences can once again 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.

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.

• October 16: Picture day (individual and class photos)
• October 17: Grades 6 and 9 immunizations (morning) & School Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
• October 20: School closed
• October 27: School closed
• November 1: School closed (PD Day)
• November 2: Early dismissal (p.m. schedule)
• November 13 to 17: Fall Break

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 a few of the following:

Lakeland, Kings University & Concordia University: October 21st

NAIT, Norquest & Red Deer Polytechnic: October 28th

MacEwan: November 3rd - 4th

Visit each school'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.

Click here to register.

If you are interested in purchasing last year's yearbook, there are only 5 copies left!

Please contact Mrs. DeLong (julia.delong@eics.ab.ca) or Mrs. Twtichell (lorindatw@eics.ab.ca) to purchase your copy today.

Cost is $45.00.

November hot lunch is now available to order through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool - deadline to order is October 22nd.

Hot lunch will be served on Thursdays this school year. We will offer a beverage/snack on early dismissal Thursdays.

Upcoming Hot Lunches:

October 19 - Skyway

October 26 - Boston Pizza

We are practicing every Tuesday at lunch break.

Only students who attend practices can play in the games. If you haven't already, please sign and return the front page of your child's permission slip. *Please note a correction to the form that was sent home: The date for the trip to Sparling is October 26.

Our first game is Tuesday, October 17 at home against Sifton. We play until 5 pm, please come out and cheer us on! Also, please make sure that your student can be picked up at 5 pm.

Go Royals!

We are practicing every Wednesday at lunch break.

We haven't been able to connect with any other coaches yet, but hopefully we will have a schedule of games to announce soon!

The Royals were grinding it out on the gridiron this week against the players from JR Robson (Vermillion). It was a hard-hitting game against a team we know to be tough and gritty. The Royals came out victorious with a score of 44-8. This win was possible by a strong defence and a swift offence led by quarterback Tyson Chartrand. Kingston even came out to support the Royals!

The football team would like to give a huge shout-out to Sonya Power and Kris Ganske for organizing the concession for our game. It was a great addition to our game atmosphere and we are looking forward to it for our next game.

The Royals' next game is this Tuesday, October 17th at 5 p.m. at the Harry Andreassen Field. Come out and watch some high-impact football.

GO ROYALS!

📷 credits: Jaycel Hernando

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.