Week at a Glance

Monday, February 17

• Family Day - No School

Tuesday, February 18

• Read-a-thon Deadline:
• Return Reading Log + Donation envelope due to classroom teachers
• Parents, complete the Google Form for EACH donation.
• Pre-K 3 year olds attend.

Wednesday, February 19

• Pre-K 3 year olds attend.
• Motivational Magic Presentation 1:30 - 2:45 pm
• Deadline to order March hot lunches

Thursday, February 20

• Teacher Convention - No school for students

Friday, February 21

• Teacher Convention - No school for students

Upcoming Events:

• February 24 - School Council meeting - 1:30 pm
• February 25 - What Would Jesus Do Awards - T/TH Kindergarten, Grades 2, and 3 - 9:00 am
• February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
• February 26 - School Council/Board of Trustees meeting - 6:00-7:00 pm
• February 26 - What Would Jesus Do Awards M/W Kindergarten, Grades 1, and 4 - 9:00 am
• February 27 - Carnaval: All Grades
• February 27: Parent Engagement Night - French Immersion (4:00-5:00 pm**)
• February 28 - Burger Parlour hot lunch for those that ordered
• February 28 - Movie Night @ ÉMTS (5:30 start time). Hosted by ÉOLR's School Council
• March 3 - Registration opens for Grades 1-4 for the 2025-2026 school year.
• March 4 - Shrove Tuesday
• March 5 - Ash Wednesday Liturgy - 9:00 am
• March 7 - PD Day - No school for students
• March 11 - Safety Drill: Evacuation - Fire Drill
• March 13: Parent Engagement Night - Helping your child with Literacy (5:00 p.m-6:00 p.m.)
• March 13 - Pre-K Fashion Show - 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
• March 14 - Lenten Mass - 9:15 am
• March 14 - Papa Johns hot lunch for those that ordered
• March 17 - Theme Day - Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day
• March 19 - Safety Drill: Hold and Secure
• March 19 - Parent/Teacher Interviews - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• March 20 - Theme Day - "Rock Your Socks Day" - World Down Syndrome Day
• March 20 - Parent/Teacher Interviews - 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• March 21 - No School - Day in lieu of Parent/Teacher Interviews
• March 26 - Grade 1 Nature Walk
• March 26 - What Would Jesus Do Awards - M/W Kindergarten, Grades 3, and 4 - 9:00 am
• March 27 - What Would Jesus Do Awards - T/TH Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2 - 9:00 am
• March 28 - Mukbang hot lunch for those that ordered
• March 31 - Safety Drill: Lock Down
• March 31 - School Council Workshop - 7:00 - 8:30 pm

A reminder that our Read-a-thon ends on Tuesday, February 18. Reading logs and donation envelopes are due to classroom teachers on February 18. Parents are reminded to fill out the Google Form for each donation received. All money raised will go towards classroom libraries.

We are excited to be offering 3 parent engagement sessions this year. These sessions are designed to provide tools for parents to support their child's learning. Before Christmas, we asked for your feedback - thank you to all who took the time to complete this survey on parent engagement night topics. As a result of the survey, we will be offering the following parent sessions at the school:

• February 27 (4-5 p.m.): French Immersion Parent Engagement Night
• Parents provided with grade level tips to support their child with French reading at home.
• **Please note the time** With Carnaval, we are running this session 4-5pm.
• March 4 (5-6 p.m.): Counselling Parent Engagement Night
• The focus of this session is "How to help my child managing emotions"
• March 13 (5-6 p.m.): Literacy Parent Engagement Night
• This session is jam-packed with tools to support your child with reading.
• Have you noticed your child tapping out sounds in words? Have they talked about "heart" words? Literacy instruction has changed with the new curriculum - and we are here to help!

Pink Shirt Day focuses on working together and treating others with dignity and respect. EOLR will be celebrating Pink Shirt Day on February 26. Students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt that day and will be involved with classroom activities and learning all about the message behind Pink Shirt Day. Due to a low supply of t-shirts, this year we will not be placing a school-wide order of pink shirts. There are various local vendors that have pink shirts available to purchase. Any pink shirt is appreciated, even if it doesn't have a kindness message.

Due to the extreme cold warning this week, we have decided to reschedule our French Carnaval to Thursday, February 27th to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

With this change in date, a few of our parent volunteers are no longer available. If you are interested in helping out, we would love to have you join us! Please reach out to joel.peterman@rdcrs.ca if you’re able to volunteer.

Originally, we had our kinder, grade 3 and 4 WWJD awards scheduled for that day. We will move this to Tuesday, February 25th. This is reflected on the school's calendar.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to celebrating French Culture with the students on February 27th.

Merci!

It is time for us to start establishing our student numbers for next year. These numbers help direct our Education Plan, goals, and staffing for the upcoming year. Please take a few minutes to complete the form for the upcoming school year for your child(ren) who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 3 for the 2024-2025 school year.

***Parents with children who are currently enrolled in Grade 4 please DO NOT fill in this form. Please watch for an email regarding a "School Transfer Form 2025-2026" for your Grade 4 student which will be assigned, and need to be completed in SchoolEngage.

Please complete and submit this form no later than March 3, 2025. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6mJ20s60arR1zC4KS1-DXvjgdQJFbPlN7vjYjds17qAwEMQ/viewform?usp=header

Registration is now open for the Kindergarten and Pre-K 2025-2026 school year. Please click below to view the Parent User Guide, and register.

Are you passionate about Catholic education? Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Trustees. Be a voice for Catholic education in our community!

What do Trustees do?

Trustees shape the future of Catholic education within RDCRS. They are elected representatives responsible for:

• Vision & Strategy: Setting the division's direction, aligned with Catholic teachings and values.
• Policy & Budget: Creating and approving policies, and overseeing responsible resource allocation.
• Advocacy: Representing the division's interests to the government and the broader community.
• Accountability: Ensuring responsible use of public funds and strong division performance.
• Leadership: Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.

Who can be a Trustee?

You must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of the school division, and a Roman Catholic.

Qualities of a Trustee:

A commitment to Catholic education, a focus on student well-being, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, a willingness to listen and consider diverse perspectives, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ethical conduct.

Why become a Trustee?

Make a real difference in the lives of students, contribute to the future of Catholic education, develop your leadership skills, and engage meaningfully with your community.

Interested?

Visit https://www.rdcrs.ca/.../becoming-a-catholic-school-board... or contact our main office at (403) 343-1055, or via email at info@rdcrs.ca.

The website includes information on important dates, the nomination process, and a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Nominations are now being accepted until Monday, September 22, 2025 at noon. Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025.

Please prayerfully consider this important opportunity to serve.

Volunteers

The School Council is busy planning for some very fun upcoming family events and we need your help. If you're interested in volunteering for any of these events (or others in the future), please complete the form below, or contact Connie at eolrschoolcouncilvolunteer@gmail.com.

Joint School Council Engagement Session

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) and the Alberta School Councils Association (ASCA) are partnering to host a Joint School Council meeting on Wednesday, February 26, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at St. Joseph High School in Red Deer. This collaborative session aims to strengthen the partnership between school councils, trustees, and senior administration within RDCRS.

The meeting will focus on a number of key areas:

• Defining School Council: Clarifying the role of School Councils and the relationships between trustees, senior administration, and the Division.

• Consultation Areas: Identifying and discussing areas where School Councils can effectively contribute through consultation at both the school and Division levels.

• Council of School Councils: Examining the "Council of School Councils" model and exploring its potential development within RDCRS.

This joint exercise underscores the Division's commitment to building capacity and supporting the ongoing learning and development of its School Councils.

Click here to register. This event is open to everyone.

March Hot Lunch

March hot lunch orders will be opening February 10th. The deadline for ordering is February 19th

March 14 - Papa Johns

March 28 - Mukbang

Save The Date!

Save the date Movie Night Feb 28th at École Mother Theresa

Volunteers are needed for short time frames. If you are interested please reach out to eolrschoolcouncilvolunteer@gmail.com

The Red Deer Royals are hosting their RED Invitational on Sunday, February 23 at Lindsay Thurber High School. Along with the Royals Winter Guard and Winter Percussion, over 20 groups from around Alberta will be presenting their 2025 Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, and Winter Winds shows. This is an exciting event to see what Alberta's Color Guard and Percussion, and Marching Wind groups are all about.

Winter guard is a competitive, performance-based sport that incorporates music and choreography with the use of equipment such as flags, prop rifles, and sabers. Likewise, winter percussion and winter winds are instrument ensembles that perform at the same competitions in their own categories.

The purpose of this event is to expose the youth of Central Alberta to the Marching Arts. All students and their families are invited to this year’s RED Invitational. This full afternoon event will be held at Lindsay Thurber High School with performances beginning at 12 pm. Parents and other family members who attend can purchase their $10 ticket at the gate. All children 12 years old and younger are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you for your support of the Red Deer Royals.