Welcome back all students. As a collective staff tream, we all hope that each of you enjoyed a nice break with loved ones this Holiday season and we were all so happy to welcome everyone back this week! Have a blessed weekend ahead.

In Christ, Your Admin Team,

Mr. Ed Kucy - Principal

Mrs. Nancy Morgan - Assistant Principal

This week ahead ... January 9-13

Monday

• Girls Basketball Practice (2:45-4:15pm)

• Mental Health Capacity Builder on-site
• Family Wellness Worker on-site

Tuesday

• Boys Basketball Practice (2:45-4:15pm)

• Mental Health Capacity Builder on-site
• Family Wellness Worker on-site

Wednesday

• Girls Basketball Practice (2:45-4:15pm)

Thursday

• Boys Basketball Practice (2:45-4:15pm)

Friday

• Hot Lunch

Upcoming Events

• Jan. 20- Hot Lunch

• Jan. 26-31- Prayer Labrynth

• Jan. 27- Hot Lunch

• Jan. 30- PD Day

• Feb. 1- World Read Aloud Day

• Feb. 1- Early Dismissal

• Feb. 3- Report Cards go home

School Calendar

2020-21 Yearbooks have arrived and are ready for pick up in the school office. - Please contact Tess or your homeroom teacher if you would like your items sent home with your child.

Thank you for supporting Holy Redeemer and the fundraising goals of Parent Council!

Do you have old winter attire that your child(ren) has(ve) outgrown? We are exploring the idea of having "classroom community bins" of extra winter attire.

We are currently seeking winter items of varying sizes for community utilization in the school for our classroom community bins. A primary example of this would be specifically in cases where a student has forgotten items at home and is in need for the day. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

See the google form below if interested in donating so we can get an idea of the inventory levels and sizing information of items coming in. THANK YOU for supporting our student community!

CLICK HERE FOR FORM

Any students arriving at school BEFORE 8:00 - Please come to the FRONT main entrance of the building. Please come in to stay warm and safe.

Students arriving between 8:00-8:10, Please proceed to the classroom-designated door.

Arrivals AFTER 8:10 am, Please come through the front main office door and check in with Mrs. Guerin in the office to sign in. - All other doors will be locked at this time.

Friendly Reminder - Please ensure absence coding is reflected as such:

• FLU - Illness with flu and/or cold like symptoms

• ILL - Other illness or injury.

• EXC - Parent Excused (i.e taking your child on a holiday)

Thank you for keeping your children home when they are not well.

School fees are due for payment through Parent Portal online access and are payable via Interac, VISA or Mastercard.

If you are experiencing financial hardship please review and submit the fee waiver attached below and contact the principal, Mr. Ed Kucy to discuss support.

Today marks a special day. Today is known as "The Epiphany" and it is a celebrated and sacred aspect to Catholic tradition and faith.

"On entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."

Matthew 2:1-12

“Epiphany” means manifestation. And the “Epiphany of the Lord” is Jesus’ manifestation not only to these three Magi from the East, but it’s also a symbolic but real manifestation of the Christ to the whole world. These Magi, travelling from a foreign and non-Jewish nation, reveal that Jesus came for all people and all are called to adore Him.

These Magi were “wise men” who studied the stars and were aware of the Jewish belief that a Messiah was coming. They would have been versed in much of the wisdom of the day and would have been intrigued by the Jewish belief in the Messiah. The Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These three gifts, presented to our Lord, show that they acknowledged this Child as the Divine King who would die to save us from sin.

Gold is for a King,

Frankincense is a burnt offering to God

Myrrh is used for one who would die.

Thus, their adoration is grounded in the truths of who this Child is. If we are to adore Christ properly, we shall also honor Him in this threefold way.

Dear Families, Happy New Year!

The registration deadline for all Sacramental Preparation classes starting this month is today, Friday, Janaury 6. Please contact Natalie Lavigne at the parish for registration.

• Next Meeting: is set for Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30 pm. Please join us in person.
• Hot Lunch Program: Please see the attachment below for ordering instructions

Today is “National Cuddle Up Day”

So, what better time to cuddle up, and read a book together!

Upcoming activities in the library:

• Read-a-thon (February)
• National read aloud day
• More info to come…

*Please remind your kids to return their library books every week.

Have a wonderful week

Mrs. Scoggins

Email: hr@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://hr.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 53117 Range Road 222, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-4522