Blessed Oscar Romero High School

FALL NEWSLETTER 2019

“We plant the seeds that one day will grow!”

ADMINISTRATION MESSAGE Greetings and blessings on a new school year! I look forward to celebrating this year with you and sharing in the joy of our work together. I want to start by welcoming you to Blessed Oscar Romero High School; soon to be St. Oscar Romero High School! The school is preparing for our school rededication mass which will be celebrated by His Grace, Archbishop Richard Smith and Bishop Motiuk on Thursday October 17, 2019. The Eucharistic Liturgy and school blessing will be followed by a reception for staff, clergy and invited guests. We are thrilled to acknowledge the following individuals:

• His Grace Archbishop Richard Smith, and Bishop David Motiuk (Concelebrants) • Good Sheppard Parish Priest Father Leo Hoffman and St. Charles Parish Priest Father Marc Cramer • The Honorable Adrianna LeGrange (Minister of Education) and her Chief of Staff (Nicole Williams) • Edmonton Catholic Board of Trustees (Trustee Harris, Palazzo, Smiley, Engel, Mutala, Turchanksy, and Thibert) • Acting Superintendent Joe Naccarato and Robert Martin (on behalf of Superintendent Joan Carr) • District Assistant Superintendents and Legal Counsel (David Bouma, James Gratton, Duwayne Lang, Carole Karbonic) • ECS Foundation Executive Director- Marc Barylo; Director of Operations- Szymon Bamburak • Edmonton Catholic Schools Division Chaplains Julian Bilyj and Glen McDonald • Former Romero Principals, Mike Carby, Dan Donnelly, Chuck Jenkins, David Warawa and Simon Pryma • Parish representative of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Edmonton- Jose Alberto Gonzalez.

We are extremely fortunate to have this amazing opportunity to enhance our knowledge and experience of our Catholic tradition, teachings and practice with both his Grace Richard Smith and Bishop Motiuk. That day promises to be one of celebration and joy! Parents are certainly welcome to join us for the Eucharistic Liturgy (10:30am) and Program to follow. For students and families who are returning to our school this year we welcome you back and hope that your summer adventures were restful and interesting. For new students, we extend a very special welcome and we trust that you will enjoy becoming part of the Romero family. This year we are pleased to be introduce a few new faces and welcome back one to the Romero Family. Please welcome: Mathematics - Mr. Joe Bourgeois Physical Education- Mr. Jordan Bunch Learning Coach: Ms. Caroline El Cid Emotional Behavior Specialist: Mr. Cody Cobler Foods: Ms. Kelsey Kruhlak Science – Mrs. Melissa Kolodenko Science- Mr. Mark Laraya Mathematics - Mrs. Marivic Nicholas Win Congregated- Mrs. Sarah Ostlund/ Mrs. Remi Voaklander Educational Assistant- Mrs. Pascaline Jukpor English- Mrs. Jessica Whalen

As we commence another school year please consider the following conversation points for you and your children as it will assist us in our continued work of placing our students at the center of our commitment:

• Communicate with your children about the school day. Initiate a conversation as it will give you a good sense of what kind of day your child had.

• As the first educators of students, please encourage good study habits, promote regular attendance, and actively involve yourselves in your child’s learning! That includes ongoing communication with the teachers through, email, phone, PowerSchool etc.

• Check Romero’s website regularly for messaging as we have seasonal newsletters. Our website is updated regularly and is a great source of information on school activities and events. Showing that as a parent you are aware of what is happening at school sends a clear message that YOU CARE. We also invite you to be inspired by the monthly message from Superintendent Joan Carr on our website.

• Consider sharing your time and talents with us through involvement on our SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL. Our meetings are casual, fun, and tremendously supportive of so many endeavors necessary to amplifying our school offerings! We need your enthusiasm and help!

• Encourage your child to do their best work. Believe in your child and their potential. Celebrate their every success!!

Our school currently has over 620 students registered for classes which exceeds our projections. Classes are large however manageable, and we continue to experience steady growth in several classes. The school administration is working to balance things out and add staff as needed. Interscholastic sport has begun in schools with Football, Volleyball, Golf, and Running Club, activities currently underway. Please refer to the Metro Edmonton Website for schedule details. www.metroathletics.ca. Many other clubs and groups are also meeting and actively recruiting new members. Parents, please encourage your children to get involved in the school activities. We are all anticipating another amazing year at Romero! Please feel free to contact the office or your child’s teacher if you have any questions regarding their high school experience. We wish you great joy and happiness in the months ahead. Joe Gulli Principal Grade 10 Coordinator Patrice Teveniuk Assistant Principal Grade 11 Coordinator Norma Jani Assistant Principal Grade 12 Coordinator

October 2019

“I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (John 17:26)

This scripture passage comes from a time that is very close to Jesus’ death. He is praying to God for his disciples. It paints a beautiful picture of divine love. Jesus ensured that we knew that he loved us and named God as the source of that love. His goal is that we always know the deep and enduring nature of the glorious love of the Father and the Son for all people. There is a very famous phrase from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet: “that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” On September 1, the new Education Act reformatted the names of school jurisdictions in Alberta. Our legal name is now Edmonton Catholic Separate School Division, but we will continue to also use our familiar names of Edmonton Catholic Schools and ECSD. You can rest assured that our commitment to excellent Catholic education remains as our foundation. Our promise to provide innovative ways to meet the needs of students is creating exciting new opportunities. We are pleased to announce that we opened up a Millwoods Campus at 7319-29 Avenue for our Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre. This classroom-based learning model is designed for students who are in their fourth and fifth year of high school and require an alternative way of finishing high school or need to upgrade Grade 12 diploma courses. The end result of this model is that our Division has outstanding high school completion rates, excellent transition rates, and a very low drop out rate. We are so pleased to be able to now offer this educational option in the south side of the city. We have some upcoming opportunities for parents and guardians to engage in various aspects of our faith and faith formation. Edmonton Catholic Schools is proud to be sponsoring an evening with the highly engaging Father Richard Leonard as part of Newman Theological College’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The session is on Tuesday, October 29 from 7-9 pm at the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, 8421 – 101 Avenue. Visit www.newman.edu/FrLeonard to register for this free public lecture. ECSD will be offering 2 identical sessions, one at Corpus Christi Parish (Nov. 6) and one at St. Charles Parish (Nov. 7) from 6:30 – 8 pm, that will provide parents and guardians with the opportunity to celebrate Mass with Archbishop Smith and then learn more about the religious education programs of study across the grades. Please visit http://bit.ly/religiouseducation by Wednesday, October 30 to find out more and to register. Pope Francis shared a tweet on August 27 that is a lovely reflection of our yearly theme and the learning that takes place in our Edmonton Catholic Schools. He shared, “The light of God enlightens those who welcome it.” Our work with the over 44,300 students who join us each day is to help them to welcome that light into their hearts and minds! Have a blessed Thanksgiving and month of October! Sincerely, Joan Carr

THANKSGIVING - EUCHARIST - WHOM DO WE MEET IN CHRIST?

The second Monday in the month of October, every year, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and blessings in the past year. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, let us not forget God. Let us pause this Thanksgiving weekend and take time to pray, reflect on our lives, and give thanks. Each Catholic Christian should make a real effort to attend Mass and come to the Banquet of our Lord to lift up our hearts in Thanksgiving and to receive Him in the Holy Eucharist. Yes, we give thanks for the gifts of faith, Church, Sacraments and the Catholic Education in our province. We give thanks for the loved ones who are entrusted to our care and those who care for us. We give thanks for our country which has provided such great opportunities, security, and peace. In all, we give thanks and rejoice in the Lord who has blessed each of us with so much and in so many ways. The word "Eucharist" comes from the Greek language and it means thanksgiving. The Catechism of the Catholic Church offers a brief definition of the word. The inexhaustible richness of the sacrament of the Eucharist, i.e. the “Mass” is expressed in the different names we give it. Each name evokes certain aspects of it. It is called: Eucharist, because it is an action of thanksgiving to God. The Greek words eucharistein and eulogein recall the Jewish blessings that proclaim — especially during a meal — God’s works: creation, redemption, and sanctification (CCC 1328). As we come to the Eucharistic Banquet this Thanksgiving weekend let us pause and reflect on Whom do we meet in Christ? In Christ we meet God. We meet also our true selves as God wants us to be. "Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect," said Jesus (Mt. 5:48). The most important decision one has to make in life is the decision for or against Jesus Christ. Say "yes" to Jesus as Lord and you gain light, life, forgiveness, joy and eternity. Say "no" to Jesus and you throw all these away. Father Raymond L. Bruckberger, a French Dominican priest, pictures God the Father saying of Jesus: "Since I have told you everything in My Word, Who is My Son, I have no other words that can at present say anything or reveal anything to you beyond this. Fix your eyes on him alone, for in him I have told you all, revealed all, and in him you will find more even than you desire or ask. ... If you fix your eyes on him, you will find everything, for he is My whole word and my reply, he is My whole vision and My whole revelation." ... "From the day when I descended upon him with My Spirit on Mount Tabor saying, 'This is my beloved Son; listen to him!' (Mk. 9:7) I have put aside the old forms of teaching and response and I have given all to him: listen to him, because I have no further faith to reveal ... If I spoke, it was in order to promise the Christ ... in whom all good was to be found." Who is this Jesus? He is indeed "the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, Light of Light, true God of true God ... Through Him all things were made." (Nicene Creed)

The need of the world is Jesus.

The hunger of the world is Jesus. The hope of the world is Jesus.

The healing of the world is Jesus. The light of the world is Jesus.

Resource: "Daily Vitamins for Spiritual Growth." Anthony M. Coniaris. Light and Life Publishing. Minneapolis Minnesota, 1994. Happy Thanksgiving! Fr. Julian Bilyj, ECSD Chaplain

Teacher Advisor Program

At Blessed Oscar Romero we have Teacher Advisors this school year to enhance the educational experience for all our students. The Teacher Advisor program assists in developing a sense of belonging, building strong relationships and creating a connection to an adult in the school. At the same time, the students are learning more about themselves as a learner. Students are assigned to a Teacher Advisor (TA) by block 3 class. The TA time occurs after the first block of the day on selected Fridays. This time allows discussion to occur regarding FLEX Fridays. The advisor will monitor and support students in registering for a FLEX session. In addition, the TA will also share information with students in regard to events taking place in our school and address various educational topics to support student learner and to support students through their high school journey. The TA program is a critical component of High School Re-Design. This is not treated as an optional course.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY CALENDAR

October 11 - King’s University lunch visit 14 - Thanksgiving Day Holiday 16 - University of Alberta Visit at Lunch 17 - Archbishop Rededication Mass and Ceremony 17 - Academic Awards Night 18 - Student Vote 22 - WE Day at Rogers Place 23 - Braided Journeys Fall Family Night in the Core 5:00 to 7:00 pm 28 - Lifetouch Photo Retakes November 1-2 - Junior High Volleyball Tournament 8 - Remembrance Day Commemoration 11 - Remembrance Day (no classes) 21 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (1:00-4:00pm/5:00-7:00pm) 21 - Fine Arts Night at 7:00 pm 22 - Professional Development Day (no classes) 29 - Multicultural Day December 17 - Christmas Music Concert 19 - Full Day of Classes (Thursday) 20 - Christmas Celebration 20 - Early Dismissal Day (Friday) 23 – Jan. 5 Christmas Break

January 6 - Classes Resume 13 - English 30-1 / 30-2 Diploma – Part A (am) 14 - Social Studies 30-1 / 30-2 Diploma – Part A (am) 20 - Last Day of Classes 22 - Math 30-1 & 30-2 Diploma (am) 23 - English 30-1 / 30-2 Diploma – Part B (am) 24 - Social Studies 30-1 / 30-2 Diploma – Part B (am) 25 - Junior High Drama Camp 27 - Biology 30 Diploma (am) 28 - Chemistry 30 Diploma (am) 29 - Physics 30 Diploma (am) 30 - Science 30 Diploma (am) 31 - Band Share Day 31 - Junior High Flex Sessions (11:30-2:20)

30 - Band Share Day 31 - Semester 2 Orientation (all grades)

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL FEES

Please arrange for payment of your student’s school fees as soon as possible. Please note that cheques are no longer accepted, however parents/guardians are welcome to pay online (Debit/Visa/Mastercard) through Parent Power School. If you do not have your Parent Power School account set-up, please call the school. We will walk you through the set-up process. Payment of school fees can be made throughout the school year. Parents often find that it is easier on the family budget to make three or four payments throughout the school year, rather than one lump sum payments. WE COUNT ON YOU to pay your school fees, as it allows us to:

• provide extra-curricular activities, such as basketball, football, swimming and cheer, • provide your student with the supplies for a number of our curricular courses, including Art, Construction, Fabrication,

Drama and Foods, • provide great experiences opportunities and experiences for our Phys Ed and Outdoor Experience students • provide fun Student Union experiences and prizes!

Payment of school fees is also accepted at the business office (Cash/Debit/Visa/Mastercard). Special note to parents / guardians of Grade 12 Students – Though it is still early in the school year, please note that Grade 12 graduates will not be permitted to purchase banquet tickets (when they go on sale) until all outstanding fees are reconciled. If you have questions or would like to speak about a payment plan, please contact Ms. Stowe in the Business Office at 780-428-2705, or marylyn.stowe@ecsd.net

ROMERO WEBSITE

The school website is a wealth of information for students and parents. The main page is updated regularly to reflect current events in the Romero school community. Parents will find links to Power School, teacher emails, Edmonton Catholic School District, Alberta Education, Metro Athletic, and other important sites from the Parent links from the main page. Students will find important links to subject specific study resources and general references under student links. Student Services has extensive links/information about scholarships, careers, and post secondary from their page. Grade 12 students and their parents will want to check out the grad page for updates as grad approaches. Prospective students will enjoy the school profile, registration booklet, and promotional videos. Bookmark www.blessedoscarromero.ecsd.net and check back often.

DRAMA NEWS

Sponsorship Letter September 2019 To Whom It May Concern:

We are excited to announce that Blessed Oscar Romero Drama Troop will be performing “The Lion King JR.” from Wednesday February 26th to Saturday February 29th. The Oscar Romero Drama community is a very tight community promoting confidence in oneself, having a passion for live theatre and developing the skills needed to peruse theatre as a career. At this time, we would like to invite you to become involved in this creative process as a sponsor. We have many costs associated with this event, and we are hoping you would donate funds to help defray the costs. This would enable us to decrease the financial burden the school will experience. As a sponsor, your name would be placed in 1) our program, 2) on our website/social media sites 3) on a sponsor board prominently displayed in the front entrance of school during production week and 4) Given two free tickets to any night during the run of the show. The production will take place at Blessed Oscar Romero School, 17760 69 Ave NW, doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and curtain call is 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, at the school (780) 428-2705 or by email at Enza.Ritacco@ecsd.net. I look forward to hearing from your business. Thank you for your time and consideration to this donation request. Yours Truly, Ms. Enza Ritacco Drama Teacher & Director Blessed Oscar Romero High School 17760 69 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5T 6X3

ROMERO GRAD 2020: SAVE THE DATE

Commencement Ceremony (cap and gown): Thursday May 28th, 2020 – approx. starting time 6:30 PM

Banquet (formal supper): Friday May 29th, 2020- approx. starting time 6:00 PM

Both nights are at the EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton,

*More information will be added to our school website as we formalize details about

grad photos, ticket sales and grad procedures.

Information will also be updated to our grade 12s through a Google Site, TA and assembly.

Grad Coach’s Corner

Applications are now open for all Edmonton Area post secondary institutions and most post secondary schools in Alberta. Grade 12’s need to set up an account at ApplyAlberta.ca to apply to most of these schools.

Romero hosted a very successful Post Secondary Information evening on October 1. Families were notified by our Swift K12 email system. Students who missed, or need additional information, can attend the Grad Coach FLEX sessions to gather this information about Post Secondary Schools and Scholarship Opportunities.

Students not currently on MyPass.Alberta.ca need to set up an account to be able to view official transcripts, order diploma rewrites, and a host of other activities. Students who need help can see Mr. Voigt, the grad coach.

Your Grad Coach drop in office hours are Monday and Wednesday at Lunch in the Library.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER ARE:

October 7-11 Instagram Competition October 15 Turkey images will be hidden throughout the school which will become entries

to be submitted in the office for a draw (not for a turkey, a gift card!!) October 16 Romero Wear Theme Day October 17 Touch of Class Theme Day October 28 Pumpkin Carving at Lunch October 22 ECSD Leadership Symposium October 30 Costume Contest

ACADEMIC AWARDS EVENING

The staff and students of Blessed Romero High School will be hosting the 14th Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Students receiving an award(s) will be contacted by parent email. Congratulations to all winners.

PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES – November 21, 2019

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Parents, please ensure that you are signed into POWERSCHOOL to access your child’s progress reports, attendance, e-mail teachers, pay fees. Please note that midterm report cards are only accessible through Powerschool. BLESSED OSCAR ROMERO CONFERENCE MANAGER We are pleased to be using the Internet again to schedule Parent-Teacher Interviews – November 21, 2019. The process for booking appointments requires the following procedures: (Many parents have already set-up an account from last August for course changes) Step 1 – Register at https://romero-edm.schoolsoft.com (DO NOT include “www” in the url)

a) You can set up a Parent Account by following the link above, starting on November 18th. b) Click the REGISTER NOW button and complete the registration form. c) Your login credentials (email and password) will remain in the system to make it easy to access the Conference

Manager in the future. In order to ensure that your email program does not block emails sent from the Conference Manager, we suggest adding appointments@schoolsoft.com to your address book. Step 2 – Conference Manager Opens to Parents – Monday, November 18th, at 7:00 a.m.

a) You can access the Parent Login Page using the link in the Confirmation Email. b) If you do not receive a Confirmation Email, you can login by going directly to

https://romero-edm.schoolsoft.com. Step 3 – Book your Parent-Teacher interviews

a) Select the teachers with whom you want to book interviews. b) You will see each teacher’s schedule. c) After booking your appointments you can print off your schedule. You will also receive an email containing the

teacher name, time and location of the conference. You can log into the system at any time to view your bookings, print, cancel or re-schedule appointments. You have the option of submitting comments or questions to the teacher as part of the booking process.

Important Dates: November 18 – Start scheduling your appointments at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21 – Conference Manager closes at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 21 – Parent/Teacher/Student conferences

STUDENT SERVICES

Student Services at Blessed Oscar Romero offer a variety of information and support concerning academic, educational, personal, cultural, spiritual and post-secondary decisions.

Students are seen on a self-referral basis; however, administrators, teachers and parents may also make referrals. Appointments for student services staff are suggested for both students and parents, in order to minimize the amount of class time missed.

Support for personal matters is provided for individual and family concerns by accessing our Mental Health Therapist (MHT) and/or our Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW).

Blessed Oscar Romero Student Services Staff

Learning Coach

Ms. El Cid

Caroline.ElCid@ecsd.net Grad Coach

Mr. Voigt

Gregory.Voigt@ecsd.net FNMI Grad Coach

Ms. Cornell

Lynn.Cornell@ecsd.net ELL and International Student Advisor

Mrs. Murphy

Dina.Murphy@ecsd.net Mental Health Therapist (MHT)

Mrs. Gorn

Erin.Gorn@ahs.ca Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW)

Ms. Lindsay

Angela.Lindsay@ecsd.net Emotional Behavioral Specialist

Mr. Cobler

Cody.Cobler@ecsd.net Student Resource Officer (SRO)

Cst. Carolyn Bowen

Carolyn.Bowen.ta@ecsd.net

Advanced Placement Information

Many parents already know that The Advanced Placement (AP) Program enables students to pursue university-level studies while still at Blessed Oscar Romero High School

What parents may not know is that there have been significant changes to the program this year. These changes include increased access to valuable online resources for students and teachers.

There have also been changes to the way AP Exams are ordered and an earlier date for students to commit to the exam. The deadline for ordering AP Exams and AP Studio Art Portfolios at Blessed Oscar Romero is October 22nd.

If you would like any information about the AP Program or AP Exams, please contact the AP Coordinator Jason Geis. (Jason.Geis@ecsd.net)

WORK EXPERIENCE 15 – 25 - 35

Teacher: Mr. Al Cairo Romero Library: Tuesdays at lunch

-Work Experience 15-25-35 are three separate courses that are available to students working at a job.

-Each course is time based: 25 hours of work equals 1 credit. There is a minimum of 75 hours or 3 credits that have to be earned for each level.

* Work Ex 15 – 3 to 10 credits

* Work Ex 25 – 3 to 10 credits

* Work Ex 35 – 3 to 10 credits

-The maximum number of credits is 30 but note that only 15 credits can be used towards the requirements for completion of a High School Diploma or KAE Certificate of Achievement.

-Students may be enrolled in Work Ex 35 or Work Ex 25 without having completed Work Ex 25 or Work Ex 15 respectively. Students will be enrolled in the course level that best assists them with graduation requirements.

**HCS 3000: Completion of this 1 credit course is required before Work Ex credits can be earned.

How to Register for Work Experience

1) Meet with Mr. Cairo on Tuesdays at lunch in the Library.

2) Complete a Work Experience application form including where you are working with contact information

3) Have Off Campus Placement Agreement completed and signed by employer, a parent/guardian or yourself (age 18+)

4) Once registered in Work Ex by Mr. Cairo, submit your work pay statements, showing hours worked every pay period, to Mr. Cairo. Do so on a regular basis.

5) Your work site will be visited by Mr. Cairo. Your job supervisor will create a learning plan and evaluate your performance.

6) Complete a self-evaluation of your experiences at your job.

*Last step..........maintain your job, earn money and high school credits!

RAVENS ATHLETICS

CHEER TEAM

Congratulations to all the Romero athletes who will be a part of our cheer program this season! We are excited to have athletes from Archbishop MacDonald and St. Francis Xavier joining us this year.

Nicole Vilenskaya Moira Domingo Alexandra Buitron Autumn Estrada Eunice Senin Gabe Angeles Taiya Serafico Valerie Valenzuela Kaye Rivera Altheza Miranda

Teacher: Mrs. Kolodenko

CURLING TEAM Congratulations to our curling team who will be representing us in the Metro League this year! We have no doubt they will do Ravens proud. Thank you to our coaches and to Rees NDT for their ongoing support. Team members include: Philip Ortencio Shane Mackell Sean Sullivan Nathan Martinez Teacher: Mrs. Lewis GOLF TEAM Congratulations to the following athletes who represented Oscar Romero on the golf team. Mika Morin Alexander Groten Fiona Sedor Mark Abunaga Ben Howard Isaiah Villarica Teacher: Mr. Gaudet and Ms. Jani JUNIOR GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM Congratulations to the following athletes on the Junior Girls’ Volleyball team: Karylle Rebamontan Sharena Enriquez Paula Calapre Shireen Abraham Katelyn Bendico Kelia Isaro Alexis Skelly Lexi Combden Tru Lafferty Julieann Brown Manager: Julienne Fernandez Coaches: Mrs. Voaklander Brittany Larsen Sofie Jaramillo Kaye Manuel JUNIOR BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM Congratulations to the following athletes on the Junior Boys’ Volleyball team: Brian Talagtag Ryan Bukambu Stephen Cabintoy Benjamin Villaluna John Troy Flores Aron Ayangco Kurt Duka Joseph Pinto Emmanuell Magbitang Deward Aquino Ahron Tapaoan Joshua Lagdameo Teacher: Mr. Bunch

SENIOR GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM Congratulations to the following athletes on the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team: Nieva Avancena Aleana Baldonado Winnie Banh Amanda Bryce Eishah Lacar Desiree McLean Kayla Reierson Jaren Voigt Olivia Woodhouse Moominah Ali Teacher: Mr. Voigt Stephanie Lagdameo

SENIOR BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM Congratulations to the following athletes on the Senior Boys’ Volleyball team: Malic Ali Gelo Doniego Eann Diaz Gwen Ching Jasper Pinto Christian Yabut John Dy Clyde Rosales Marc Yabut Reyneil Mendoza Luis Conde Teacher: Mr. Geis Coaches: Cassie Shaw Jasmine Hasiuk Team Manager: Ian Pusung CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Cross Country Runners on a successful season. Olivia Woodhouse Aaron Ferreira Mihaly Flandorffer-Gaitan Christian Marks Hope Dongo Teachers: Mrs. Teveniuk and Mr. Myroniuk

FOOTBALL TEAM

The 2019 Romero football team is in the Bright Division and a quarter-way through the season. The team has been battling hard and have won one game and lost one. We believe that with their effort and Ravens spirit they will turn quickly turn into wins. The coaches are looking forward to the second season: the playoffs. All of the games are posted on www.metroathletics.ca.

Diego Alba Sirtaj Bath Rhodney Boadi Dejuan Brown Thomas Brown Alvin Cabreros Daniel Canenguez Iktome Cardinal Cypress Chaloner Kaden Deines Braeden Dentzien Chance Dowing Rhys Dunque Jonathan Essombe Aaron Ferreira Payton First Rider-Cardinal Milan Garuta Michael Graham Ben Howard Brandon Irakoze Ishaan Lavelle Sam Malick Brayden Martin Ryan Martin Mason McGee Anthony Morales Kelvin Morgan Peyton Morin Codell Morin-Strongman Roddy Murdock Robert Overton Antonio Perri Jimmy Phan Verone Rain Guy Requier Gabriel Rodriguez Jahsiha Santo Ryan Smith Caleb Song Tyler Ulmer Coaches: Mr. Wojciciki Mr. McCormack Chris Hooft Chris Blowers Austin Creelman Eric Chevalier Terique Brown

Exam Schedule: St. Oscar Romero, January 2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 13 14 15 16 17

Regular classes for students not writing

exam

PART A DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00

English 30-1 Part A English 30-2 Part A

Regular classes for students not writing

exam

PART A DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00

Social Studies 30-1 Part A

8:45 – 11:30 Social Studies 30-2 Part

A

In-class finals for Diploma Level Online and Module students.

During regular Success Block.

In-class finals for remaining Online and Module students. During regular Success Block, unless writing a District Exam.

9:00 – 11:30 English 10-1 Part A English 20-1 Part A

20 21 22 23 24 Last Day of Regular classes

8:45 – 10:30 Science 10 Science 20

DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00

Mathematics 30-1 Mathematics 30-2

8:45 – 10:30

Math 10C Math 20-1 Math 20-2 Math 10-3 Math 20-3

PART B DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00

English 30-1 Part B English 30-2 Part B

8:45 – 11:00

English 10-1 Part B English 10-2

English 20-1 Part B English 20-2

PART B DIPLOMA 8:45 – 11:30

Social Studies 30-1 Part B

Social Studies 30-2Part B

8:45 – 11:00

Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 10-2 Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 20-2

27 28 29 30 31 DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00 Biology 30

8:45 – 10:30 Biology 20

DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00 Chemistry 30

8:45 – 10:30 Chemistry 20

DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00 Physics 30

8:45 – 10:30 Physics 20

DIPLOMA 8:45 – 12:00 Science 30

Return all books as you finish your exams.

Pick up all books required for second

semester before semester 2 begins.

EXTENDED ABSENCES DURING EXAMS: REFER TO PAGE 22 OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR NON-DIPLOMA EXAMS. DIPLOMA EXAMS CAN ONLY BE WRITTEN AT THE DATE AND TIME INDICATED BY ALBERTA EDUCATION. SAINT OSCAR ROMERO ONLY HOSTS DIPLOMA EXAM SEATINGS IN JANUARY AND JUNE.