Chancellor Music Festival
Congratulations to Mrs. Olson, the teachers and students who achieved Gold at the music festival. The adjudicator was very impressed with the quality and skills that our students displayed. Way to go!

Grade 7 Students Challenge Grade 8 Math at STM
Last week all students from any school (who are entering Grade 8 at STM next year) were invited to challenge the Grade 8 math curriculum. There were only four students who qualified. Three out of the four students are from OLM! Congratulations to Bianca, Jocelle and Thomas.

Grade 6 and 7 Outdoor Education
God was certainly smiling on us because we had great weather! The students and STM councillors were terrific. Our students challenged themselves and pushed past their comfort zone. They worked together in cooperation and were very affirming. Thank you to the staff, parents and students. Without your help and support our students would not be able to experience this memorable event.

Ministry Video
The CISVA videos are finally live! There are two short videos. When viewing remember its meant to be a montage (small clips) of technology and personalized learning. There were four schools (two high schools and two elementary schools) that were honoured to be in the video. Thank you to the staff, students and parents. We are very proud! Here’s a comment from a parent at OLM who viewed the videos:

Hello Mrs. Grout,

I just viewed the Ministry of Education video of OLM & the other schools that participated in this initiative. We should all be very proud that our fabulous school is featured in this video… I certainly am very proud that my kids go to OLM!

Thank you for your continuous efforts in making OLM a great school.

Learning Empowered by Technology: http://youtu.be/CU5wV49y9KI
Personalized Learning & Flexibility and Choice: http://youtu.be/m1Uw2hk2LnY

OLM Track Meet
The olm track meet is being held tomorrow, April 25th at the STM track starting at 3:15pm. Our Social Committee will be running a concession stand selling tasty snacks so be sure to stop by (see flyer). There will also be an after school hot dog sale on Thursday, April 26th from 3:00pm-4:00pm in the OLM gym.

Jeans Day at OLM
Thursday, April 26th is Jeans Day at OLM. Please have your child bring in $3.00 no later than Wednesday April 25th for a Jeans Day Button. As long as your child is wearing a jeans day button, they can come to school in jeans on April 26th. If they have not purchased a button, they must wear school uniform. All proceeds go to Children’s Hospital. Thank you.

Chancellor Musical Festival
All students in Grades 1 – 5 will be singing in the Chancellor Music Festival on Tuesday, May 1st in the school gym at the following times:

• 9:30am: Gr. 1
• 10:30am: Gr. 2, 3
• 11:30am: Gr. 4, 5

Please ensure your child is in full school uniform.

In previous years the students have done very well in the music festival. They are working very hard to put on a fine performance. Parents are encouraged to attend the performance. Your support and enthusiasm is very much appreciated.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Notices went home today with regards to the three way interviews being held on Thursday, March 29th. If meeting with the teacher, please return the form to the classroom teacher no later than Thursday, March 15th.

Correction to KFC Hot Lunch Date
In the March 7th Newsletter there was a note about the change in menu for the KFC order on March 29th. There is no school that day due to Parent – Teacher Conferences so the KFC date is moved to Thursday, April 12th. There is no hot lunch on April 5th as it is Holy Thursday and there is noon dismissal.

Registration Packages
Less than half of the registration packages have been returned to date. Please note that the registration secretary is here this week, so please get the packages in no later than this Friday, March 16th.

Dear Parents,

Our Lady of Mercy School has been given a golden opportunity to show case the excellent programs we have to offer our students including being pioneers in the education field with respect to the IPads being integrated into our curriculum.
The Ministry of Education is coming to our school next Thursday, March 8 to video our school. The filming (of the school environment) and accompanying candid interviews (with administration, teaching faculty and well-spoken students) will showcase the Independent Schools enacting the ideals of 21st century education.

Attached is a “Release Form for Minors” giving permission for your child to be filmed as part of a video montage that will be showcased on the BC Ed Plan website It’s Happening Here section.

Please have the signed form back to the school by Tuesday, March 6. Thank you.