Notre Dame News

1 John 4:7-8

Monday, February 17

• Family Day
• No School

Tuesday, February 18

• Day B

Wednesday, February 19

• Day A

Thursday, February 20

• Teacher's Convention
• No School for Students

Friday, February 21

• Teacher's Convention
• No School for Students

WELCOME TO SEMESTER 2!

All your online classes will be found on rdcrs.schoology.com

If you use your RDCRS Google Profile, you can also find access under the RDCRS Bookmarks at the top right called Schoology Login

Please use attendance email: ndhsattendance@rdcrs.ca

Remember you have 48 hours to retroactively correct attendance.

Please remember that attendance in online classes is mandatory for grades 10 & 11 until the end of March.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is now using PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.

To opt in for text messages:

1. Grab your phone.
2. Text “Y” to 978338.

This is a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date with news, reminders, and urgent alerts from your school!

P.S. Our old system, Swiftreach, is no longer available. Make the switch today!

Parents: Click here for more information on the opt-in process.

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. The event is open to all members of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools community.

Cool project in English 10-2. They loved it and many did a really great job! :)

As intro to the course, the 10-2s did a "One Word Project" The goal was to choose one positive word that represented a key goal or focus for them this term. Students defined the word (both dictionary meaning and their own understanding), explained how it related to their life, and also wrote about how 'achieving' this word would help them, others and/or the world at large. They also found an inspirational quote relating to their word, and drew images to represent the concept.

If you are planning on playing Spring Sports (Handball / Soccer /Badminton / Track and Field / Rugby / Tennis) - you can fill out permission forms NOW!

How to fill out the forms:

1. Have parent sign on to PowerSchool from a desktop computer
2. Click on the link for FORMS (on the left hand side of the page)
3. Choose the permission form (can do as many as you want) for the sport you would like to play
4. Have your parent fill the form out!

ATHLETICS BANQUET - will be Monday June 9th, 2025 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Notre Dame High School. All student-athletes AND THEIR PARENTS are eligible to attend the Banquet. Tickets are $30 / person (student-athlete wanting to have their mom and dad attend would need to pay $90) to Notre Dame Office. When paying, please inform the office of (i) your NAME (ii) the sport you played and (iii) your COACH - so that your coach knows who is / isn't attending!

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS MONDAY MAY 23rd, 2025.

See Mr Rattan for more information!

18th Annual SNOW BALL Dessert & Dance

Come learn, swab up, join the register and save a life

Join Canadian Blood Services Feb 26 & 27, in the GA, 11am -1:30pm for a Swab at School event to educate and register students and staff to be stem cell donors.

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.