OLMP Catholic School

Hi All. My name is Chella Ross and I am so lucky to get to work with the wonderful ladies in this picture, an OLMP Student, Teacher, and Admin to be your School Council. I am a firm believer that parent engagement can enhance school improvement strategies and ultimately student success. It's why we do what we do and we would love to have you join our community. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of every month in the School Common at 7 and we are hosting our first free parent event on Wednesday November 22 at 630 pm. Mark your calendar.

Left to right: Megan Kumar - treasurer, Shannon Bird - Vice chairperson, Chella Ross - Chairperson, Linette Enzenauer - secretary, Janelle Evenson - communication specialist

Please click here to read the October 2023 Parent Council Minutes.

Thanks to the students that purchased ice cream or donated money, a donation of $729.00 was made to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Also thank you to our OLMP families that made online donations totaling $400.00.

📣 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.

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 24: Shelter in Place DRILL (10:30 to 10:45)
• October 27: School closed
• November 1: School closed (PD Day)
• November 2: Early dismissal (p.m. schedule)
• November 13 to 17: Fall Break
• November 21: Photo retakes (morning) and Parent Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
• November 22: Evening with Dr. Russell
• 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 a few of the following:

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 26 - Boston Pizza

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

We had a successful first match against Sifton. Next week, on the 26th, we travel to Sparling School.

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.

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.

Upcoming games:

October 30 @ Chester Ronning

November 6 @ OLMP (playing Jack Stuart)

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!

Experience of a Lifetime for OLMP Leadership Students!

From October 11 - 14, three high school students - Evann, Jayda, and Maya - and Mrs. Terlesky attended the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) in Saint John, New Brunswick.

This conference allowed the students to hear from dynamic speakers, attend valuable workshops, connect with peers from across the country, and experience a little bit of Canada. The energy was high and the chants were loud!

They also took part in helping plan a pop up Relay for Life in support of cancer research. This relay raised over $15,000 in 3 days! They returned home with ideas to implement at school, valuable messages to live by, and a long list of new friends.

These students, along with Mrs. Terlesky, are very thankful to the OLMP Parent Council, the Kinsmen Club, and the Rotary Club for their support!

The Grade 5-1 class sends a big thank-you to Tracy Scott from Ducks Unlimited for his wonderful presentation on the Wetlands!

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.