


SILC NEWS
September 3, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 School Year
Welcome
Welcome to a new school year, a new administrative team, and a devoted teaching staff at SILC.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all of our students, and their families, a very successful school year. Enjoy the Day, Mrs. K. Antoniuk, Principal
SILC Staff
SILC Staff
The Staff of 2023 -2024
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
Health & Wellness Champ - Brandon Geiger brandon.geiger@eics.ab.ca
Junior & Senior High Parent Meeting
Meeting Details:
Agenda:
- Overview of Weekly Mandatory Meets for students
- Important dates & information for the semester
- Strategies for success in online learning
- Q&A session
This meeting aims to provide you with the necessary information to make your child's online learning experience as fulfilling and seamless as possible. It's also a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and become acquainted with our dedicated admin team.
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023, 05:00 PM
Important Information
It is ESSENTIAL to have a working computer/laptop, microphone, and camera.
Our proctoring software- - Proctorio - will monitor exams and major assignments.
Canvas Course platform works best on the CHROME search engine.
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.
If you are having difficulty getting into your course please email Mrs. Damur at melissiad@eics.ab.ca. for assistance.
Elementary Education
Live Meets
Grades 1-2-3 meet at 9:30 am Monday to Thursday
Grades 4-5-6 meet at 10:00 am Monday to Thursday
Please pop into the live meet with your child.
Hello from Mrs. Oikonen!!
Welcome to week 2 of online learning. You will not be able to start your week 2 assignments until you have completed all week 1 assignments. Just a reminder to go into each course and click on lessons. Please do not use the to do list because this does not include all of the activities, pages and assignments. You can view the September calendar for the schedule for google meets this week. This calendar and your newsletter can be found on your child’s Homeroom page. You can also sign up for an individual meet for this week on the September calendar if you haven’t done so yet. See you on Tuesday!!
How to Log Into Your Canvas Courses
Here is our September calendar with dates and times for google meets. This is a live document, so I do make changes throughout the month, so remember to check back everyday. You will find the September calendar on your child's Homeroom page. Click on the link below to view our September calendar.
On the September calendar, you will see a "red sign up now" button. Please click on it and sign up for an individual meet with me next week.
Also for each week, I complete a newsletter, with important dates and what your child will be working on for the week. The link to these newsletters can be found on your child's Homeroom page. You can click on one of the links below to see what your child will be doing for this short week.
Your newsletter for week 2 will unlocks on Sunday so you can see what your child will be doing.
Well, that is all for now my friends! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me. christyo@eics.ab.ca
School Council
We want to start a SCHOOL COUNCIL @ SILC. Parents needed. Please contact Mrs. Antoniuk karena@eics.ab.ca.
We need parent voice, to assist us in suppporting students needs, and initiatives.
The commitment is six to eight - 1 hour meetings in one school calendar year.
When are the classes?
For live class schedules, please consult your Canvas course. Don't forget to check out the Chesterton cable as well. This is a one-stop shop for both parents and students and includes the online meet schedule, zoom links, retreat and Chestersession dates, exam dates, the Chesterton Times, and even the most recent White Horse Cup scores.
Our first Chestersession is scheduled for Sept 18th and will be led by Veronika Urda, an alumna newly returned from pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon.
What about my schedule?
Students, please do check your schedules on powerschool to see if they reflect your selections. For any schedule changes, please email Mr. Chad Starko chad.starko@eics.ab.ca and cc gerardm@eics.ab.ca
Chesterton Parent Society
Last year parents formed the Chesterton Parent Society which assists with parent led events outside of school. Please contact gerardm@eics.ab.ca if you are interested in participating. The group is most helpful in helping families connect and have great fun. Do keep your eye out for further information from them on upcoming activities.
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
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, and team meetings.
How To Log Into Your Canvas Courses
Step 1: Please visit a Google Gmail page
Step 2: Log in using 6digitIDnumber@eics.ab.ca
Step 3: Enter Password: You will have the same password if you are a returning student. If you are new to the Centre, your password will be silc with the first 2 letters of their first and last name and day of birth.
So if it was ME....
Silcchoi06
(To change your password, visit https://password.eics.ab.ca/)
You can change your password by visiting
Step 4: Look for the top right-hand corner and look for this Icon
Step 5:Scroll down and look for the Canvas icon and click
You should see your courses! :)
Student Schedules and PowerSchool
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
Textbook Pickup Details
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.
Important Dates ...
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
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