OLMP Catholic School

This month Mrs. Gumpinger has been leading through the rosary by doing an outdoor walking rosary or gathering in the Chapel if it is too cold.

This year, we are pleased to present our online Academic Awards, pre-recorded and available on our school website. The awards video will be live as of the publication of this newsletter, and we would encourage you to join us in this virtual celebration of our students' many gifts and talents. We will begin delivering certificates and awards to students next week!

The link, again, is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJEYDBL1OGlgVtA_C4YApA

To the recipients of this year's awards, our heartfelt congratulations. May God bless your future studies.

-Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Staff

October 25 - 28 - Halloween Activities

Friday, Oct. 29 - PD Day, School closure for students.

Hot Lunch Menu for October/November

Oct 27th Booster Juice

November 3 - East Side Marios

November 9 - Panago Pizza

November 17 - Taco in a Bag

November 24 - Booster Juice

Sunday, October 31 - Halloween

Looking into November

November Fall Break- November 10 - 16

Thursday, November 11, Remembrance Day

Tuesday, November 16 - Whooville Tree Order Deadline

Friday, November 19 - Picture Retake Day

Friday, November 26 - School Closed

Public reporting of COVID-19 cases in schools will resume on Oct. 6, with Alberta Health identifying online each school with at least two COVID-19 cases. Starting Oct. 12, parents will also be informed if their child may have been exposed to a COVID-19 case who was infectious while at school. At this time, school authorities will support an interim process for contact notification using data supplied daily by Alberta Health Services. An updated guidance document will be provided directly to school authorities to support them through this process.

Alberta Health Services will take over the lead on contact notification in schools within the next several weeks. Once AHS-led contact notification is in place, parents will be able to check an online map to view alerts and outbreaks at schools.

Alberta’s government will be offering a targeted rapid testing program for kindergarten to Grade 6 schools experiencing outbreaks, as vaccines are not yet available to this age group.

Alberta’s government is strongly encouraging all school authorities to develop policies that require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for teachers, staff and anyone who enters a school. This does not apply to students. A school authority cannot deny students access to education due to immunization status.

The Alberta Daily Screening

Has your child been a household contact of a case2 of COVID-19 in the last 14 days? A household contact: a person who lives in the same residence as the case OR who has been in frequent, long-duration, close-range interaction with a case of COVID-19. For example, siblings, someone who slept over, or someone who provided direct physical care to the child.

If the answer is “YES” AND they are NOT fully immunized

:  Child should stay home and NOT attend school, childcare and/or other activities for 14 days from the last day of exposure and monitor for symptoms. If your child has symptoms, proceed to question 2.

NAIT - Open House

Join us online on Saturday, October 30 to explore over 100 virtual booths featuring programs and services, chat with instructors, attend presentations and more! Pre-registration is required (see link below)

Open House Registration Link

Become a licensed tutor AND earn high school credit !!

The Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Society has organized an ONLINE TRAINING SESSION for high school students to become a certified Licensed to Learn tutor.

Students may be able to earn Work Experience credits which can be applied to their high school diploma (and/or used for volunteer hours). Students can then maybe start their own “tutoring” business on the side!

The training dates of November 5th and 19th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Email Mrs. Reinhart to get signed up!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkSMNeYjhqeaGSUr6m8sQEAeg7BoG1Sx/view?usp=sharing

FEM+ Engineering Mentorship

Fem+ Engineering Mentorship Program at the University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering is a 7-month mentorship for high school students who are women, feminine-presenting and/or identifying, and non-binary interested in exploring the possibilities in engineering. Program participants are:

• Paired with a current student in engineering to ask questions and hear about their experiences via text and video, discord, and other communication tools

• Invited to information sessions like “What even is engineering?”, “Real world applications of engineering”, and “What courses to take in high school”

• Introduced to other high school students also exploring engineering as a potential career at info sessions, social events, and a discord server just for FEM+ students

• Able to explore if engineering is a program and career they’d like to pursue

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS6yj5cqNtm2Yp0L5yjoxuRk5brhNoD_QFbtaC5wbbHBHP7Q/viewform

SET Conference - Grades 10-12

WISEST presents the virtual SET Conference (a Science, Engineering and Technology experience) on Saturday, November 20th,

Gain insight into different career paths in science, engineering and technology (SET) and related University of Alberta programs.

• Explore virtual lab tours and activities

• Learn what it is like to be a student in science, engineering or technology.

• Meet STEM professionals and speak with inspiring mentors.

All girls and gender diverse students in grades 10-12 are welcome at SET.

• Registration fee: $15/student for the full day and $10/student for half the day (either morning OR afternoon)

• Registration is open!

• Students will download information and register online at www.uab.ca/WISEST

SET poster

Grade 10 - 12 Parents/Students: Now is the time to check out post-secondary Open Houses. All events are virtual this year, with each school hosting program specific sessions.

Lakeland and Concordia both WAIVE application fees, when you apply on their website on the open house dates. Why not apply?

Bow Valley October 16 Registration Link: .

Lakeland October 16 Registration Link

Concordia Oct. 16th Registration Link

U of A Oct 16th Registration Link

Norquest Oct 23rd Registration Link

SAIT Oct 28th (9am-8pm) Registration Link

Red Deer Nov 2nd (5-7pm) Registration Link

MacEwan Nov. 6th Registration Link

King’s University Nov 6th Registration link

Alberta Education has approved more external training courses for credit.

For Driver’s Training (1 credit), students must submit a Notice of Driver Education Course Completion for completing 15 hours of classroom instruction + 10 hours of in-vehicle instruction and passing the knowledge and practical assessments.

OLMP Students can still receive a discount should they choose to complete their Driver’s Training through AMA. Please see Mrs. Reinhart for more details.

Attend an ELAA Post-Secondary virtual information session which host all member insitutions in one spot. Download each schools viewbook, ask recruiters questions about programs, high school requirements, residence or the culture of their campus. This is a great way to narrow down the search before attending Open Houses this fall.

See the following for more information: ELAA Information: Post-Secondary Fair

Registration link: elaa-launch.6connex.us/event/VirtualELAA/student/register

The following information has been passed on to our Athletic Director and all coaches at OLMP:

EICS is supportive of a safe return to extra-curricular activities. The hope is that current restrictions can be diminished throughout the year as the threat of COVID reduces in society and our schools.

All guidelines regarding masking are to be adhered to. Masks must be worn in all school areas including the change room / locker rooms.

Masks may be removed during warm up and while participating in the game.

Masks must also be worn by the coach and players on the bench.

At this time, NO SPECTATORS are allowed in the schools/gymnasium.

Outdoor events will allow spectators; it is highly encouraged that spectators wear masks and adhere to social distancing protocols.

During outdoor events, modeling of mask use by coaches is strongly recommended.

Parents are not allowed in the school for planning meetings, these meetings are to occur virtually.

Masks must be worn when being transported to the event.

This is a reminder that there is not student pick up or drop off in the alleys on either side of the school. This is a safety hazard due to poor visibility on corners and creates frustration for our neighbours wishing to leave or return home. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Dear Parents,

Please make alternate plans for 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. REMINDER:Please follow the flow of traffic in the Student parking lot on the South side of our building. Alternatively, please also look at streets/locations (other than 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 more concerned about the safety of your children.

PLEASE GIVE OUR BUSES THE RIGHT OF WAY AT DROP-OFF AND DEPARTURE

****PLEASE STAY CLEAR FROM BUS LANES AT THE BEGINNING OF OUR DAY AND AT THE END OF OUR DAY*****

Thank you for you attention to this.

Extra Yearbooks for Sale!

Yearbooks available! If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook from the 2020-2021 school year, please contact the Yearbook Co-ordinator: Mrs. Julia DeLong at julia.delong@eics.ab.ca or our Accountant: Mrs. Lorinda Twitchell at lorindatw@eics.ab.ca. Yearbooks cost $45, are hardcover and contain pictures of all students from grade 5-12. We have limited books left so first come, first served! .

Old Yearbooks for Sale

Yearbooks from the 2019-2020 school year are also still available to purchase. We are selling these older versions for $20.00. Contact Mrs. Lorinda Twitchell if you are interested at lorindatw@eics.ab.ca.

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