Principal s Message. May 2017

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1 May 2017 Principal s Message May is a month of renewal trees and lawns greening up, flowers and gardens being planted, our surroundings alive with the blessings of Spring! We are equally blessed to remember our heavenly mother, Mary, who we honor this month, as we do all our mothers here among us. Happy Mother s Day to all! May signals a critical time in our academic year, when we begin to prepare for final exams and summative assessments. With the warm weather comes the temptation to shirk our academics for the great outdoors. However, I remind parents and students to remain diligent in your shared focus on school, through consistent attendance, contact with teachers, and attention to deadlines. Similarly, I remind all students of the expectation of appropriate attire. School is a place of respectful learning, and your clothing choices should be reflective of that. Please refrain from wearing clothes that are more suitable for the park or beach, and which don t reflect our commitment to preserving a Catholic learning environment. Staff may ask anyone not meeting these expectations to cover up or to change. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this. The District s annual Celebration of the Arts was recently held, and LSL was well represented at this District-wide event. Congratulations to our Fine Arts students and staff for their outstanding performances at this auspicious event. Our High School production of The Wizard of Oz goes May 10th - 13th we invite you to follow the yellow brick road and join us for this fan-favorite musical production. We are very proud to recognize 3 of our students who have been given the special honor of prestigious recognition within the District: Superintendent s Award of Excellence recipients David Selwood, Maite Gonzalez-Latorre and Eli Yaschuk These students will be recognized at a special evening later in May. Congratulations to these three outstanding ambassadors of Louis St. Laurent. Athletics continue in full swing, as the Junior High students prepare for Track and Field on May 24th, while our Senior High soccer and badminton teams are in the midst of competition. Junior High Slo Pitch is also up and running. We are excitedly preparing for the 50 th Anniversary celebrations for Cartier McGee/Louis St. Laurent, which are scheduled to take place May 19th & 20th. We encourage all of our current and past students and staff to join us in celebrating 50 years of excellence in Catholic Education! Please see our school website for information and registration links. If you experience any difficulty in registering, please feel free to contact our Business Office for assistance in registering. Please read the rest of the newsletter for important information and dates to be mindful of as the year rapidly draws to a close. Yours in Education T. Wasylenko

2 May 2017 Jesus said to the disciples, I am the way, and the truth, and the life If you know me, you will know my Father also. ~John 14: 6-7~ This passage from the Gospel of John takes place right after Jesus has washed the feet of his disciples and is preparing for his impending arrest. He has reassured them that there are many rooms in his Father s house, and that he will go prepare the way for all. When the disciples say that they are unsure about how to get to be with their God, Jesus answer is simple follow him. The way to God is to be found in the person of Jesus. Living your life in relationship with Jesus, and therefore with God, is the key to eternal life! The month of May begins with the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1st, which also marks the beginning of Education Week. It is fitting that this week begins with a celebration of the life of this faithful servant of God, a carpenter by trade, who had the special ministry of watching over and caring for Jesus and Mary. We take time to thank all our staff for their dedication and commitment to nurturing our students to help them grow in mind, body, and spirit. Mark your calendars - Saturday, May 13th is the 32 nd Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow, in partnership with the City of Edmonton, at the Commonwealth Recreation Centre. Grand Entry takes place at 1PM and 6PM. Drop by at any time from 1-10PM to enjoy this amazing spiritual celebration of culture! World Catholic Education Day falls each year on the Feast of the Ascension, which is May 25th this year. This special day is one which highlights the many gifts and great richness to be found in Catholic education. As we look to the world, we, in Alberta, are also deeply grateful for our publicly funded Catholic education. Please visit the Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association website to read their article, Catholic Education: Confronting Fiction with Facts, catholic-education-confronting-fiction-with-facts. The Government of Alberta has passed Bill 1, an Act to Reduce School Fees. The intent of this bill is to reduce transportation fees and school fees by 25%. We are awaiting the release of the guidelines to school districts, which will go into effect on June 1st, to help us establish our fee structures. Look for further communication from your school later in June. Edmonton Catholic Schools is pleased to offer Diploma Exam Preparation courses and Summer School courses through the Department of Alternative Education. Visit their section of our website to learn more and to register: schools/8412/pages/default.aspx. May is the month of Mary, our Holy Mother. As we celebrate Mother s Day on May 14th, it is a wonderful time for us to honor all women, be they mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, or others who fill this vital role in the lives of our children. I would like to leave you with a special prayer for them: O Loving Lord, As Mary was the model of prayer, of love, and of obedience to the will of God, by your grace make mothers holy and rich with your gifts. Bind families together in the bonds of peace and safety so that mothers will feel nurtured by love. May all mothers enjoy good health and spiritual well-being to enable them to care for their families. Amen Adapted from Prayers for Mothers, Bishop Kevin Manning, Parramatta Diocese Many blessings, Joan Carr Superintendent

3 Page 3 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School March for Life Foundational to our belief as Catholics is that life is a gift from God. Our District Chaplains, Father Dean Dowle and Father Julian Bilyj would like to invite all of our staff and our parents to join them on Thursday, May 11, 2017 for the Alberta March for Life, which honors that All Lives Matter From Beginning to End. This is a family friendly event which allows participants to bear witness to our belief of the sanctity of life. This pro-life event begins at Churchill Square at noon. There will be a formal program followed by a march to the Alberta Legislature. Visit to learn more about the event and to view the detailed brochure on the March for Life events. Father Dean shares Together, we walk in happiness to live and give the love that was so generously shared with each of us. Schedule Changes During the month of May we will have the following changes to our regularly scheduled dismissal times: May 19th - Staff PD Day. No school for students. May 22nd - Victoria Day. No school for staff or students. Please mark these dates and times on your calendar so you are aware of the altered dismissal times for the month of May.

4 Page 4 Superintendent's Award of Excellence The Superintendent s Award of Excellence is awarded each year to two high school students and one junior high student at Louis St. Laurent School. This award is given to students whose behaviour has exemplified in an extraordinary way the core values of our school District and/or to students who exhibit outstanding leadership skills and who use their ability to benefit others. These students have shown strength to overcome obstacles in their life and have persevered in overcoming these obstacles. They have shown extraordinary effort to foster a positive quality of life within the school and have contributed in an outstanding manner to the community beyond the school environment. This year Louis St. Laurent is proud to recognize Maite Gonzalez-Latorre and David Selwood as the Senior High recipients and Eli Yaschuk as the Junior High recipient of the Superintendent s Award. These amazing individuals will be recognized at a reception on Wednesday, May 17th from 6:30 PM 8:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic High School. JH Leadership Team SRO Corner The second week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta, which is a good time to review the Alert and Lockdown procedures we have in place in the case of a threat in or near the school. On Alert On Alert procedures are initiated by police or school staff as a precautionary measure in response to a situation in the neighbourhood that might affect the school. These situations include threats of violence or a dangerous offender in the neighbouring community, chemical spills, or downed power lines. When an On Alert is in place, all school exterior doors are locked, and students do not go outside for recess or lunch breaks. Students and staff outside the building are called inside to their classrooms. Activities, classes, and office duties within the school continue as usual. Entry and exit to the school is strictly authorized and controlled. Once the situation is resolved, an announcement is made and the school resumes normal operations. April was a very busy month for Leadership! This year, to celebrate Easter, Leadership organized various activities. Some of the week s events included a mini egg contest, where students had to guess the number of mini eggs in a jar. Kennedy in 8C had the closest guess and took home the jar of 595 mini eggs. The Junior High students also participated in an egg hunt. Students who were lucky enough to find an egg claimed an Easter treat as a prize. Upcoming events in May include Hats on for Mental Health happening on May 3rd. Students are encouraged to wear any type of appropriate hat on this day for a donation of $2.00. All donations will go to Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS). Students should listen to announcements and keep their eyes on the Leadership Board for more information. Lockdown A Lockdown is initiated by police or school staff only in the case of an immediate threat to the occupants of the building. Occupants quickly move to the nearest securable room and lock the door. Windows are closed and blinds are drawn. Classroom doors are locked. Students and staff stay quiet and out of sight away from windows and behind locked doors until the threat has passed. A Lockdown is issued in response to a perceived immediate threat to the occupants of the building, such as an armed intruder to the premises. If you have any questions about these procedures, please contact me at Ext Thank you, Cst. Janice Martens School Resource Officer Louis St. Laurent School

5 Page 5 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School Louis St. Laurent Grade 9 Farewell LSL Grade Nine Farewell will take place on Thursday, June 8th, St. Thomas More Catholic Church (210 Haddow Close, Edmonton). Please remember that the ceremony takes place in the church and appropriate clothing is required. Strapless dresses will need something to cover shoulders. The Farewell Mass will 6:00 PM. Prior to the Mass, a Grade 9 group picture will be taken by Lifetouch Canada. Students are asked to be at the church by 5:15 PM to prepare for this group photo. The Mass will be followed by distribution of Gr. 9 Diplomas and a reception in the church hall. As is the tradition, we are asking parents and guardians to assist in supplying some of the refreshments for the reception. If you are able to provide a fruit tray or a dessert, we would greatly appreciate it. Please ensure all donations are nut-free and pre-cut (if necessary) into individual servings. If you are interested in volunteering to provide a refreshment, please Ms. Schatz at [email protected] no later than June 2nd. We thank you in advance for helping to make this a memorable occasion for our Grade 9 students. Summer School Edmonton Catholic Schools Summer School is now open for registration. Please visit for more information. L.A. Exam Grade 9 students will be writing Part A of their Provincial Achievement Exam in the morning on Tuesday, May 9th. It is very important that grade 9 students are on time for school so they get the maximum time allowed for writing this exam. There are regular classes in the afternoon. This is the written portion of their L.A. PAT, where students write a narrative or an essay and a business letter and it will be used as part of their final exam mark. Students are allowed to use a print dictionary or thesaurus, but no electronic dictionaries are permitted. Part B will be written on June 27th. There will be regular classes for Gr. 9 students following this exam and regular classes all day for Gr. 7 & 8 students. CLASSROOM-BASED Summer School Schedule 3 CREDIT COURSES DATES July 4th - 14th, 2017 TIMES 8:15 AM - 1:35 PM 5 CREDIT COURSES July 4th - 25th, :15 AM - 1:15 PM One 3 credit or one 5 credit course is a maximum load for Classroom-Based Summer School. To view a list of 3 or 5 credit courses offered, please visit Junior High Math Contest Gr. 7 & 8 Louis St. Laurent who are strong in mathematics and who wish to test their Math skills with other students, have the opportunity to compete in the Gauss Math Contest on Thursday, May 11th. The contest provides an opportunity for students to have fun and to develop their mathematical problem solving ability. This is an extracurricular contest that will not be counted towards your child s school mark. It is 60 minutes long with 25 multiple choice questions that cover concepts that are common to the curriculum of all Canadian provinces and will take place during JH FLEX. Good luck to all of our participating students.

6 Page 6 Spring Concert 2017! Our annual Spring Concert is coming up on Thursday, May 25th, This concert showcases the talents of our Louis St. Laurent musicians from Grade Eight through Grade Twelve in the beautiful setting of Convocation Hall. This is a culmination of all of their hard work and growth throughout their years as musicians. Performing: The Grade Eight and Nine Concert Bands & the SH Concert Bands will be performing. Location and Time: The Spring Concert will take place at Convocation the University of Alberta. The concert starts at 7:30 PM with the doors opening at 7:15 PM. Admission: Admission will be taken in cash payments at the doors. We will not be selling tickets before the concert. Cost for Adults: $10.00 Cost for Students: $5.00 Cost for Performers: Free Mark your calendars now so you don t miss out on this enjoyable musical evening. If you need directions on how to get to Convocation Hall, go to the website, scroll down to MAPS, and click on NORTH CAMPUS. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Ball, Ms. Barnett, and Mr. Majorowicz for all the time they put into preparing our students for this evening, and to all performers for working so hard to perfect their pieces. Come out and support our students and the Louis St. Laurent Fantastic Fine Arts Department! Gr. 9 Immunization The third and final dose of the HPV vaccine will be given to Gr. 9 students on Monday, May 1st. Nurses from Capital Health will be at the school to administer these vaccines. At the same time, they will also try to immunize any student who was absent during the initial immunization of dtap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis) and Meningococcal. Students are reminded that it is important to eat breakfast in the morning and to wear a short sleeved shirt to make it easier for nursing staff to complete their immunization. June Exams Info A June exam schedule is listed on Page 7 of this newsletter. Some things to know about exams: All Gr. 7 & 8 exams will be written in homeroom classes. All Gr. 9 PAT s will be written in the Cartier Gym. JH exams start at 9:00 AM. Students are to be at school at the regular time of 8:25 AM to return textbooks and for exam prep. Most HS exams will be written in the LSL gym, except Part A of the ELA & Social Studies Diploma exams, which will be written in computer labs. All HS Dash 3 exams and lower will be written in classrooms before the last day of classes. SH students are to be at school 15 minutes before the start of each exam. Morning exams start at 9:00 AM and afternoon exams start at 1:00 PM. Parent Advisory Council MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK! deadline: May 16 th! Thank you for helping out the Council. 50 th Anniversary Celebrations Give back to the school community by offering a couple hours of your time! We are proud that our teachers and staff have been working diligently to organize and plan a memorable 50 th Anniversary Celebration for our community. As a parent community, we should wear our Baron pride too and support the event. Parent volunteers are needed on: Saturday, May 20th to help take down and clean up following our 50 th Anniversary Open House at the school site. This would be anytime from noon to 5PM. Please [email protected] if you can offer some of your time. Teacher Appreciation Pot Luck Lunch Thursday June 1st, 11:30 1:00PM As a small token of our gratitude for the time and work of our teaching and support staff at Louis St. Laurent, the parents host an annual potluck lunch for the staff at the school. Please [email protected] to indicate if you are willing to prepare and contribute a dish main dish, salad, dessert, appetizer etc. for the event or if you are available for set up and/or clean up on the day. Your help would be most appreciated. PLEASE PASS the word on to friends who may also be able to contribute.

7 Page 7 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School June 2017 SH & JH Exam Schedule Thursday, June 1 Friday, June 2 Regular classes with JH 11:30 AM & SH 12:15 PM Monday, June 5 Tuesday, June 6 Wednesday, June 7 Thursday, June 8 Friday, June 9 Regular classes with JH 11:30 AM & SH 12:15 PM Gr. 9 Farewell Monday, June 12 Tuesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 14 Thursday, June 15 Friday, June 16 9:00-12 noon English 30-1 English 30-2 Part A 9:00-12 noon Social Studies 30-1 Social Studies 30-2 Part A for all students not writing this exam. for all students not writing this exam. Monday, June 19 Tuesday, June 20 Wednesday, June 21 Thursday, June 22 AM Friday, June 23 AM Last Day of JH & SH Classes English 20-1 English 20-2 English 30-1 Part B English 30-2 Part B French 10 Oral Social 20-1 Social 20-2 Social 30-1 Part B Social 30-2 Part B JH Science JH French PM PM English 10-1 English 10-2 Social 10-1 Social 10-2 JH Awards Evening Monday, June 26 AM Tuesday, June 27 AM Wednesday, June 28 AM Thursday, June 29 AM Friday, June 30 Math 10C Math 30-1 Math 30-2 Chemistry 20 Chemistry 30 Biology 20 Biology 30 Physics 30 No school for students JH Social Studies JH ELA JH Math PM PM PM PM Math 20-1 Math 20-2 Science 10 Science 20 Physics 20 Commencements Science 30 Grad Banquet

8 Page 8 May 2017 IB Diploma Program Examination Schedule Day Subject Time Exam Length Monday, May 1 Biology HL Paper 1 12:00-1:00 PM 1hr. Biology HL Paper 2 1:30-3:45 PM 2hr. 15 min. Tuesday, May 2 Biology HL Paper 3 9:00-10:15 AM 1hr. 15 min. Wednesday, May 3 English HL Paper 1 12:00-2:00 PM 2hr. Thursday, May 4 English HL Paper 2 9:00-11:00 AM 2hr. Mathematics SL Paper 1 12:00-1:30 PM 1hr. 30 min. Friday, May 5 Mathematics SL Paper 2 9:00-10:30 AM 1hr. 30 min. Tuesday, May 9 History HL Paper 1 12:00-1:00 PM 1hr. History HL Paper 2 1:30-3:00 PM 1hr. 30 min. Wednesday, May 10 History HL Paper 3 9:00-11:30 AM 2hr. 30 min. Thursday, May 11 Music SL Paper 1 9:00-11:00 AM 2hr. Chemistry SL Paper 1 12:00-12:45 PM 45 min. Chemistry SL Paper 2 1:30-2:45 PM 1hr. 15 min. Friday, May 12 Chemistry SL Paper 3 9:00-10:00 AM 1hr. Tuesday, May 16 Spanish HL/SL Paper 1 12:00-1:30 PM 1hr. 30 min. Spanish ab initio Paper 1 12:00-1:30 PM 1hr. 30 min. Wednesday, May 17 Spanish HL/SL Paper 2 9:00-10:30 AM 1hr. 30 min. Spanish ab initio Paper 2 9:00-10:00 AM 1hr. Thursday, May 18 French SL Paper 1 12:00-1:30 PM 1hr. 30 min. Friday, May 19 French SL Paper 2 9:00-10:30 AM 1hr. 30 min. Students should arrive at the examination room (room 229) fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time for exams. Only approved electronics can be brought into the examination room if it is a requirement for the exam that is being written. For exams that require a calculator, they must be cleared by the exam supervisor before and after writing the exam. All books, jackets, and unauthorized electronic devices must be stored in lockers prior to entering the examination room. If you have any questions about the IB exams, please see Mr. Zombor or your course teacher.

9 Page 9 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School Mark Your Calendar!!! LSL presents its annual: BIG BAND NIGHT & ART SHOW Friday, June 2nd, 2017 Doors 7:00 7:30 PM Come and see our gymnasium transformed into a swingin Jazz club! At Big Band Night, be treated to upbeat jazz, swing, rock, and pop music. We will be playing everything from jazz standards to contemporary pop music. Dance to live jazz, eat snacks, purchase beverages (non-alcoholic), and browse the art show! Big Band Night is a night not to be missed! Performing: Louis St. Laurent Lab Jazz Band Louis St. Laurent Senior High Jazz Band Mother Margaret Mary High School Jazz Band Archbishop Joseph MacNeil Jazz Band Location & Time: Big Band Night will take place in the LSL gymnasium. Performers are expected to arrive by 6:15 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets: Tickets can be bought through Louis St. Laurent s Business Office and will also be available at the door. Accepted methods of payment include credit card, debit, or cash. Cost for Adults: $15.00 Cost for Students: $10.00 Cost for Performers: Free Business Office Info Please make note of the following information from our Business Office: Income tax receipts: Receipts for income tax purposes for bus passes purchased in 2016 are available at the school Business Office. Mrs. [email protected] to request a copy of your bus pass tax receipt or have your child drop by the Business Office to pick one up. Mandatory Student ID: Student ID is mandatory for any service provided by the Business Office. Please remind your child NOT to leave their ID at home. School Fees: If you have not already done so, please make sure to pay your school fees. You can talk to our Business Manager, Mrs. Androschuk, if you need to make payment arrangements. May Bus Passes The last day for students to purchase May bus passes is Thursday, May 11th. Passes are available from the Business Office during their regular business hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays and from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM on Thursdays. Student ID is mandatory for all bus pass purchases. If you have a prepaid bus pass, you can always pick it up during the last week of the month for the next month. 2017/2018 Bus Pass Information Edmonton Catholic School Districts subsidizes bus passes for students who ride Edmonton Transit buses to and from school. Bus Pass fees for the 2017/2018 school year will be as follows: Junior / Senior High $52.00 per month Family Plan: $48.00 per month Replacement Cost for Lost Passes: $73.00

10 Page 10 Louis St. Laurent School Grade 12 Graduation Liturgy & Commencement Ceremony St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish June 28th, 2017 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Graduation Liturgy and the Commencement Ceremony is at St. Theresa s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 28th, Parents and/or family guests are invited to attend this important ceremony. (Remember to purchase tickets). Grads should meet in the Church Hall at about 6:15 PM and parents should be seated by 7:15 PM. The Graduation Liturgy will begin at about 7:30 PM. After the Liturgy and the Commencement Ceremony, everyone is invited to the Church Hall for refreshments and snacks. PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Tickets may now be purchased for the Graduation Liturgy and Commencement Ceremony that will take place at St. Theresa s Roman Catholic Church on Wed., June 28th. Tickets are limited to 5 tickets per grad and are $2.00/ticket. Please see Mr. Sosnowski for a ticket order form or use the form below. (Grads do not need to purchase their own ticket. They have already paid for their ticket with their registration package.) Extra tickets, if available, may be purchased after June 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. [email protected] Louis St. Laurent Graduation Liturgy and Commencement Ceremony 2017 Ticket Registration Form All Grade 12 Graduates must register to purchase tickets for the Louis St. Laurent Graduation Liturgy and Commencement exercises to be held at St. Theresa s Roman Catholic Church on June 28, Ticket Purchases must be completed by June 9th, 2017 Cost of each ticket is $2.00 To register: Complete this form and return it to Mr. Sosnowski in Room 246 Note: The maximum number of extra tickets that may be purchased by each graduate is 5. (Each graduate receives a ticket that was purchased with their registration package.) Name of Graduate: Number of Extra Tickets Required: Total Payment Enclosed is $ (Total # of tickets X $2.00/ticket) Note: This form must be returned by June 9th. More tickets may be purchased after the initial closing date of June 9th if there are any available seats. If you require more tickets, contact Mr. Sosnowski after June 9th.

11 Page 11 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School Graduation Banquet Information Louis St. Laurent School Grade 12 Graduation Banquet Ceremony SHAW Conference Centre, Thursday, June 29th, 2017 Important information regarding the Grade 12 Graduation Banquet Ceremony: All Grade 12 Graduates have received a letter concerning the banquet ceremony schedule and the registration procedures for purchasing banquet tickets. If you have not received the letter, please contact Mr. Sosnowski immediately. Remember to purchase your banquet tickets early to guarantee your choice of table, etc. Tickets are only for sale until May 26, Please join us for this momentous occasion celebrating your graduate s successes. We hope to meet you all! If you have any inquiries or concerns, please contact Mr. [email protected] Preliminary Evening Schedule 6:00 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Grand March 7:30 PM Dinner 9:00 PM Dance (until approximately 11:00 PM) There will be entertainment throughout the evening. Ticket Information: *** Make sure you pay your school fees prior to paying for banquet tickets! **** Tickets are $80.00 per ticket, on-line ONLY, from April 3rd to May 26th, An additional service fee of $1.00 will be charged per transaction. Here s how to purchase Grad Banquet Tickets: 1. Decide how many people will be in your party INCLUDING the grad. ALL attendees must pay. 2. Tables hold a maximum of 10 seats - you cannot add more in! If you have more than 10 people, you must select seats from the neighboring table. 3. Please note the following disclaimer from the Shaw Conference Centre Administration: Due to families purchasing tickets in quantities that are suitable for their needs, tables fewer than 10 people will occur. Please note that tables with 1-8 guests will be combined with other family tables to create rounds of 10. When rounds of 8 are not an option either, they will be set for For this reason, your table # request is not guaranteed but we will do our best to keep you in the general area you selected. Please be sure to confirm your actual table number on the seating charts located in Hall D Foyer at the event. 4. Pay for the tickets ON-LINE with Visa or MasterCard. If you do NOT have a credit card, you can pay cash or debit at the Business Office. After payment, you will receive information of how to go ON-LINE to pick your table/seats. (We do NOT accept cheques!) 5. Pay on-line through the POWERSCHOOL website. If you do not have a log in, please call Mrs. Bishop in the main office at and she will help you set up a Powerschool account. 6. If you want to sit multiple families and friends at tables next to each other, you should consider booking at the same time. You cannot reserve a table and pay later! ALL attendees names must be indicated on the on-line order form. 7. Tables are chosen by YOURSELF on a first come, first served basis. (NOT through the Business Office). 8. Allergies MUST be indicated at the time of ticket payment. The Shaw Conference Centre needs to know in advance or they will not be able to make special meal arrangements. 9. Print out your own ticket confirmation. 10. No refunds or changes. **This information is posted on the LSL website!** If you require more information please contact our coordinator, Mr. Cliff Sosnowski through [email protected]

12 Page 12 Coach s Corner PE / Athletics Newsletter Submission May, 2017 Well, what a Spring we have had NOT!! Our Junior High Track and Field day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24th from 8:30AM - 3:00PM at Rollie Miles field. If you would like to VOLUNTEER to help at this event, please contact Mr. Peel - [email protected]. On the day of our track meet, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. This may mean having a hat and sunscreen or maybe warm clothes/umbrella. Remember we live in Alberta and the weather is unpredictable! Also ensure they bring their lunches and enough drinks so that they are well nourished and hydrated for the whole day. Athletes who qualify at our school Track Meet will move onto Zones on Monday, May 29th. Qualifiers at Zones go on to the City Championships on Wednesday June 7th. All meets will take place at Foote Field. This information is being shared with students in Physical Education classes and upcoming Phys. Ed. units will focus on Track & Field. The Junior High Badminton team is concluding their season with the players entering playoffs starting next week. Thank you to Mr. Salik, Mr. Warawa and Mrs. Yakimowich for coaching this team. Good luck in the playoffs!! Junior High Slow Pitch is under way and big thanks go out to Ms. Rakievich and Mr. Lakusta for coaching this year. The team competes from the beginning of May to the middle of June. Hopefully we will see our team in the City Finals. They will also be competing in one tournament, which is the 3 rd Annual Tiger Slo-Pitch Tournament held on May 13th at Henry Singer Baseball Diamonds. Varsity Soccer is here. Teams have been picked and the league play is slotted for the last week of April. Best of luck to our Barons and their coaches. The season is quick, so come out and cheer on the teams. Thank you to Ms. Schiavon who is coaching the Varsity Men s Team. This is one of the most competitive Barons Men s teams we have seen in years. Unfortunately, due to poor turn out, we will not be running a Varsity Women s team this year. High School Track and Field, under the direction of Ms. Francois, is underway with their first Mini Meet on May 3rd, Divisional Meet on May 10th, and the Edmonton Zone Track and Field Meet on May 16th. All meets will take place at Foote Field. The Provincial Championships are hosted by the Edmonton Metro Zone at Foote Field on June 2nd & 3rd. Good luck to our Track and Field athletes. SPORTFACTOR ALLSTAR congratulations to Natasha Nyugen (Varsity Women Volleyball) and Abby Bruyer (Varsity Women Basketball) for being recognized by the Metro Association as Top Athletes in their Division!! What an honour. They will be attending an Athletic Banquet on May 31st to receive their award. Great Job Ladies!!!! Metro Athlete of the week Also, congratulations to Benett Assman for being Metro Athletics Athlete Of The Week for the week of April 24th - 29th!! Jaret Peel Athletics Director HS Athletics Awards HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Awards Banquet is nearing. This year s banquet will be held on Thursday, June 1st here at the school. Once again, the evening is held as an opportunity to celebrate the participation of ALL of our High School athletes; their successes, memorable moments, and the friendships built through their involvement in sport. All High School athletes are invited and encouraged to attend. Tickets will be available in the Phys. Ed. Office beginning May 13th and those planning to attend MUST pick up a ticket so we know how many people are coming. We are limited to 250 people this year. Last year we had 270 people attend so please pick up your tickets quickly so that you are not disappointed. They are FREE for athletes. Parents may purchase tickets from the Business Office at a cost of $30 and are most welcome to attend! We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of our Year in Athletes!! Thanks for all your support this year!!

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14 Page 14 Let s Talk Cancer Field Trip On Friday, April 21, 2017 a group of five Biology 20, Biology 20IB and Biology 30 students, along with Mrs. Yarmuch, participated in the Let s Talk Cancer Symposium at the University of Alberta. Students were privileged to be able to listen and to ask questions of some amazing key note speakers, including Dr. Frank Wuest, who spoke about the research in the Wuest Lab focusing on the molecular imaging of cancer and its link to therapeutics and patient care, Dr. John Mackey, who directs the Clinical Trial Unit at the Cross Cancer Institute and leads the clinical program in breast cancer, and Dr. Jason Peterson, who shared his personal experience with brain cancer and provided a forum where students could ask him any and every question, of which they did! Additionally, our students, Kyra Briske, Kimberly Dela Fuente, Paul Ellert, Maggie Lacson and Samantha Tan toured in the Lewis lab where research into early detection of prostate cancer, drug delivery and the in vivo study of tumour cell invasion and metastasis is being conducted. The students also conducted an experiment in Dr. Wright s biochemistry lab to assess which patient sample was most likely to have an aggressive cancer based on the activity of an enzyme found in the blood. Lastly, students toured the Pathology Gross Teaching Collection and were guided by Dr. David Rayner and Dr. Roberta Martindale as they looked at various specimens and tissue samples. The wealth of cancer knowledge that was learned on this field trip will be shared by the students who attended during upcoming Baron Blocks! Student Parking The parking lot on the north side of the school is a STAFF ONLY parking lot. Under no circumstances should students be parking there on school days. Please be aware of the fact that cars parked in the north parking lot that do not belong to school staff can be towed at the owners expense, so please respect the fact that this is a staff only parking area. Hockey Academy Important Dates: May 24th All hockey athletes will be working on completing their service hour requirements June 1st Athletic Awards night June 6th - 14th Peel Cup; On-Ice Testing June 15th Hockey Academy (Grade 11/12 s) vs Teachers/Coaches/Parents/ Alumni Check out this video: John Jocko Willink s Top 10 Rules for Success: Long but a great video!

15 Page 15 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School Louis St. Laurent Fine Arts Presents The Wizard of Oz May 10th - 13th 7:30 PM LSL Theatre Music & Lyrics of the MGM motion picture by Harold Arlen & E. Y. Harburg We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of OZ! Follow Dorothy as she realizes there's no place like home. Join us as we travel from Kansas to Oz and back. This year's production of The Wizard of Oz (RSC), performed in the newly renovated LSL Theatre, runs May 10th-13th at 7:30PM with an additional show on May 13th at 2:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and $15 for adults. Children 5 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets went on sale April 10th. Get yours from the school Business Office before they sell out.

16 Page 16 The Louis St. Laurent Fine Arts Department Presents Gala of Dance Friday, May 26 7:00 PM Westbury Theatre th Avenue Adults $15 Students $12 LSL Students $10

17 Page 17 Louis St. Laurent Catholic School News From The LSL Dance Studio SAVE THE DATE! LSL Fine Arts presents a Gala of Dance, the second semester dance showcase, on Friday, May 26th. We will be showcasing all dance 7, 8, 9, 15, 25 and 35 classes, as well as our Grade 7 Spanish Bilungual class and Louis Crew. CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS Dance Intensive dancers and a number of Louis Crew dancers performed in ECSD s Celebration of the Arts on Tuesday, April 25th. Congratulations to all performers and to our dancers who did a wonderful job representing the arts at LSL! DANCE INTENSIVE Jodie Vandekerkhove will be working with our Dance Intensive students in May. They will be working on the choreography which will be presented at the Gala of Dance. Dance Intensive dancers are excited to be contributing to the upcoming high school musical, Wizard Of Oz. Dancers choreographed a number of routines for the musical and enjoyed working with actors from Grade 7 to 12. FINE ARTS STUDENTS We would like to congratulate Leo Pagdanganan and Jovi Calderon, our Dancers of the Month! Leo is a natural leader in dance. He is creative and is often in the studio practicing and working on his craft. Jovi easily steps into a leadership role as well. He is focused in class, models appropriate behaviour and is always in the studio practicing. Congratulations to both boys! LSL Improv The Louis St. Laurent Improv Team (LIT) is playing in the Northern Alberta Improv League (NAIL) finals on Thursday, May 18th at 7:30 PM in the Zeidler Hall of the Citadel Theatre. Come on down and support the team in their efforts. Many thanks to Mr. Vanderhelm for coaching our LSL team.

18 Page 18 Invention Convention We are very proud of all Grade 8 students at Louis St. Laurent! They have worked extremely hard over the past six weeks on their interdisciplinary projects, that were recently on display in the Cartier gym. Using Science, Math and Language Arts skills, students were asked to invent or innovate something that was important to them in their daily lives. The amount of diversity each of the projects showcased was just incredible! Some of the students were asked to go on a field trip to St. Joseph High School to present their ideas to the community. The Grade 8's represented Louis St. Laurent with pride, respect and excitement in the community and to The Learning Partnership which gave us the opportunity to run this program. Thank you to all involved! Celebration of Arts Dancers Our dancers stole the show at the Celebration of the Arts on April 25th. We are so proud of them and of the fantastic dance program at LSL.

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24 Page 24 A Message to Parents in Ward 76 From Trustee Marilyn Bergstra April 26, 2017 Dear Constituents, In on-going efforts to improve health outcomes for students I would like to share information related to a research opportunity for students aged who suffer from mild/moderate anxiety. The University of Alberta has created an initiative known as the Breathe Program that aims to improve outcomes associated with student anxiety. This program is a self-lead, online intervention that makes use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) through interactive and fun applications such as interactive text, embedded videos and comic style storybooks. It is geared towards students with mild to moderate anxiety and received positive feedback from the initial cohort of participants in this initiative. The University is now looking to undertake a randomized control study for youth aged to determine the impact of the program on anxiety. (Young, 2017) I see this pilot as having the potential to yield positive outcomes for Alberta students. I have attached the link below if you wish to gather more information in relation to the project. Given the noted value of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I would encourage families to seriously consider participating in this opportunity should your child suffer from mild to moderate anxiety. Warmly,