Wolf Weekly
Week of May 13 - 17, 2024
St. Francis News
Upcoming Important Dates
May 13: Grade 9 PAT ELA part A/Grade 8 Practice Exam ELA Part A
May 15: Grade 6 Field Exam ELA Part A/Grade 7 Practice Exam ELA Part A
May 16: Grade 5 Middle School Tour
May 17: Teacher PD - No School
May 20: Victoria Day - Holiday
May 22 - ELA (Grade wide) ELA Grade 6 Part B Field Test
May 22 - Edge Youth Ministry (Old Fashioned Carnival Night & Year End Party) St. Mary's Church
May 23 - Grade 5 - Parent Information Night
May 24 - Grade 6 Immunizations second round
May 27 - Grade 8 - ELA Part A Final Exam
May 28 - Grade 8 Track & Field Day (Lindsay Thurber)
May 29 - ELA (Grade wide) Grade 6 - ELA Part A Final/Grade 7 ELA Part A FInal
May 29 - Edge Youth Ministry (EDGE Mega Night - Flag Wars) Our Lady of Victory Camp
May 30 - Grade 6 - Math Part A Field Test/Grade 7 - Math Part A Practice (in class)
May 31 - Grade 6 Track & FIeld Day @ Lindsay Thurber
May 31 - Priviledge Day
PAT Schedule 2024
Provincial Achievement Tests Schedule 2024
New for the 2023-2024 School Year
Alberta Education has announced changes to the Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Test schedule. Grade 6 English language arts and literature and math provincial achievement tests will not be administered in the 2023-2024 school year. Alberta Education will instead offer field testing between April and June 2024. These optional field tests will help inform the development of future PATs for Grade 6 English language arts and literature and mathematics that align with the new curriculum in these subjects.
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School will participate in the Grade 6 English language arts and literature, and mathematics field tests. Please see information from grade 6 teachers as to when the field testing will occur at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in May and June.
Click here for the 2024 Provincial Achievement Tests Schedule
What are Provincial Achievement Tests?
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered yearly to all Alberta students in Grades 6 and 9. These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve, regardless of school choice or location. The tests take place in May, and June for English, math, science, and social studies. Grade 9 achievement tests based on the Knowledge and Employability programs of study in English language arts, math, science, and social studies are also administered.
Provincial Achievement Tests help
determine if students are learning what they are expected to learn
report to Albertans how well students have achieved provincial standards at given points in their schooling
assist schools, authorities, and the province in monitoring and improving student learning
More information
Alberta Education has several resources to assist students and their families with Provincial Achievement Tests including:
For detailed information on Provincial Achievement Tests, visit Alberta Education's website.
School Bus Registration 2024/25
Online registration is now available. Click this link to register for transportation
Red Deer Catholic Summer School
As the end of the 2023/2024 school year is approaching, we at RDCRS Summer School would like to remind you that registration for RDCRS Summer School will be closing on June 14 at noon. If you have not already registered for Summer School, please go to https://summerschool.rdcrs.ca/ for the registration form and a full list of courses offered.
Students already registered will be receiving important course information about Summer School during the last week of school. Please check your RDCRS email for this information before the first day of classes on July 2nd.
Grade 6 Chess Tournament
I would like to congratulate Mark M. in 6-1 for wining the Grade 6 Chess Tournament. I did not realize how many Chess players we actually have in this school...........until I formed a club!
Mr. F. Lynch
Grade 9 Field Trip - Skills Canada Alberta
The grade 9 students had an amazing day at the Skills Alberta Competition. The students were able to try out over 40 skills and get some free swag from some local booths. Many students brought home some projects they made.
Faith Friday
Faith Fact Friday
In all our learning about St. Francis, we have learned that he had a love of animals. Francis was known for his love of nature and animals. There are many stories about Saint Francis and his preaching to animals. It is said that one day he was talking to some birds when they began to sing together. Then they flew into the sky and formed the sign of a cross. It was also said that Francis could tame wild animals. One story tells of a vicious wolf in the town of Gubbio that was killing people and sheep. The people of the town were frightened and didn't know what to do. Francis went to the town to confront the wolf. At first the wolf growled at Francis and prepared to attack him. However, Francis made the sign of the cross and told the wolf not to hurt anyone else. The wolf then became tame and the town was safe. This may be the reason we are called the Wolves.