“Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.” (Proverbs 9:9)

June 10 - Year End Mass at Sacred Heart Church

June 10 - YMCA After School Drop In 3:15-5pm

June 10 - SLR & SJHS Outdoor Joint Band Concert @ Bower Ponds 6:30-8:30pm

June 11 - Grade 9 Instrument Return Day

June 13 - Foundations Year End Field Trip (Central Spray Park)

June 17 - Early Dismissal at 1:30 pm (with completed permission form)

June 17 - YMCA After School Drop In 3:15-5pm (LAST ONE)

June 18 - Early Dismissal at 1:30 pm (with completed permission form)

June 19 - Early Dismissal at 11:30 am (with completed permission form)

June 19 - Grade 9 Farewell 4:30-6:30pm

June 20 - SLR Awards

June 20 - Eagles Nest Cafe's Last Day

June 23 - Grade 9 Farewell Fun Day - Bowing (NEW DATE - THIS HAS CHANGED FROM WHAT IS LISTED IN SCHEDULE)

June 23 - Grade 8 Year End Collicutt Trip

June 23 - Grade 6 Year End Field Trip

June 24 - Grade 9 Year End Field Trip (Discovery Wildlife Park)

June 25 - Grade 8 Year End Field Trip (Kerry Wood Nature Centre)

June 26 - Last Day for Students

June 27 - Last Day for Staff and SLR Office

**For Exam and PAT dates - please see schedule below**

We emailed out our SLR Exam Week Early Dismissal Permission form on Friday May 30. Parents if you haven't already done so, please complete this form at your earliest convenience. Students will not be able to leave on early dismissal days without this form signed. If you need the link to be sent to you again, please contact the office at 403-406-7365.

Please click on the link to view our Final Exam and PAT parent letter (including schedule) that was emailed out to families on May 9th. https://www.stlorenzoschool.ca/download/510648

Please note the only 3 early dismissal days are June 17-19. All other days we will be having classes as normal.

There are two ways to mark your child's late or absence. You can email us at slrattendance@rdcrs.ca or call the school's attendance line at 403-406-7365 and press 1 to leave a detailed message. Please remember to include the reason for your child's late or absence. All late and absences MUST be excused or you will receive the automated attendance call. Any messages received after 9am may result in the automated attendance call going out.

The deadline to register for busing is June 13, 2025. Please register your child here before the deadline to avoid late fees.

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PARKING UPDATE: Our specialized school buses drop off and pick up students out front of the school between the hours of 8:05-8:25am and 2:20-2:40pm. The front of the school will remain Drop and Go, however, during these times, our busses will take priority of the drop and go lane. Should you arrive during these specific times, we ask that you please pull forward or park in our North parking lot while you wait for your child. We thank you for your attention to this matter.

Please use our North parking lot when parking and exiting vehicles. This is especially important on game nights when we have an abundance of visitors parking near the school. In an effort to show kindness to our community, we are asking our school community to please be considerate of our neighbours across the street and leave that parking for residents only.

If you need to reach our office for any reason, please contact our main line at 403-406-7365. This is also the number to call should you need to call in your child's attendance. This number is always available on our website.

NEED A FREE CHROMEBOOK? Consider enrolling your child in Chrome Academy! If you haven't already registered your child for summer school - please note the deadline to register is June 14th! Please contact the office if you have any questions.

IF YOU HAVE NOT FILLED OUT YOUR SCHOOL TRANSFER FORM 2025-2026 YET, PLEASE DO SO AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. This form is required for any student transfering to a new school within our division. This form must be filled in order for your child to transfer to high school next year. To access this form please follow these steps:

1. Visit our website and click on the PowerSchool quick link or use this link to access RDCRS PowerSchool Parent Portal.

2. Sign in using your PowerSchool Username and Password. If you have forgotten either/or please contact the school office for assistance with resetting your password.

3. Click on link, "SchoolEngage", located on the left-hand side.

4. Click on your child's name to select the incomplete form School Transfer Form 2025-2026.

We are very excited to start the planning for our Grade 9 Farewell. Please see the Save the Date invitation below.

Grade 9 parents/guardians please see the linked document for important information regarding transition to high school.

Grade 7 students explored the Reynolds Museum for their year end field trip this year! Check out some of the cool things they experienced.

Students learned about teepees, made bannock, fed chickens and explored!

If you think your child could benefit from speaking to a counsellor, please complete this form. A member of our counselling team will be in touch with you.

We’re excited to highlight some of the incredible community groups offering on-site day camps this summer! Childcare programs are more than just supervision—they’re about building relationships, developing new skills and interests, and strengthening our sense of community. From grandparents to recreation centres, these programs create meaningful opportunities for children to grow, connect, and thrive.

Ellis Bird Farm Knee High Nature Programs www.ellisbirdfarm.ca/knee-high-nature-programs.html

Exelta Gymnastics Club https://exelta.uplifterinc.com/?show=open

Family Services of Central Alberta Summer Parking Lot Pop Ups sca.ca/parking-lot-pop-ups/

Kerrywood Nature Center, Fort Normandeau Summer Day Camps waskasoo/summer-day-camps

Red Deer Child Care Society Summer Holiday Program reddeerchildcare.ca/school-age-program

Red Deer College Day Camps 2021 rdc.ab.ca/programs/day-camps

Royal City Soccer Club Summer Day Camps 2021 royalsoccer.com/our-camps/registration/

MAG Summer Camps: A Week at the Museum reddeermuseum.com/programs/summercamps

Pound It Hip Hop Studio Summer Camps pounditdj.com/summercamps

Premier Academy Summer Camps premieracademyrd.ca/summer-programming

Safety City Summer Camps safetycity.ca/community-programs

Sunnybrook Farm Museum 2020 Day Camps sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca/daycamps.htm

Sylvan Learning Red Deer S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day Camps https://reddeersylvanlearning.ca/collections/p-d-day-day-camps

The City of Red Deer Day Camps https://looknbook.reddeer.ca/RedDeer/public/Category/Courses

The Dome Red Deer https://thedomereddeer.com/youth-programs/summer-camp/

Trailhead Climbing https://trailheadclimbing.ca/programs/summer-camps/

Town of Blackfalds Children’s Camps www.blackfalds.com/tourism-recreation/day-camps

Town of Sylvan Lake Summer Programs sylvanlake.ca/en/public-services/flipside-youth-centre.aspx

YMCA of Northern Alberta - Red Deer Summer Day Camps northernalberta.ymca.ca/summer-camps

Youth HQ Summer Day Camps youthhq.ca/summer-day-camps

Wise Equestrian - Equine Assisted Learning Day Camps wiseequestrianrentals.net/wiseequestrianrentals/2024-summer-day-camp

For more ideas speak to your local studio/club. Inclusion of organizations in this guide does not represent endorsement of programs, nor does exclusion indicate disapproval.

Welcome to registration for the 2025 Camp Season! Starting Monday, your families can contact us at the Salvation Army Red Deer office and set up their appointment to have their children registered for the following camps:

• Moms and Tots Camp July 8 - July 11

• Holiday Camp July 14 - July 18

• Teen Camp August 5 - August 8

Students now have an opportunity to work on assignments during lunch recess on Wednesdays. Please see poster for more information.

If your child is interested in playing any team sports this year, please fill out the Athletic Informed Consent form which can be found on RYCOR. To access RYCOR, please log into your PowerSchool account and click on fees and forms. Once in, click on your childs name and the forms will appear. Students will not be able to tryout until this form has been submitted. Please click here for step by step instructions on how to access and fill out this form.

For the most current practice and game times and locations, please see the SLR Sports Calendar.

For anything sports related, please see our SLR Sports Calendar. This calendar is updated regularily and is the best way to stay on top of everything SLR sports. If there is ever a change in the schedule, this is where you will find it.

Last day for lunches is June 20, 2025. We will re-open in the fall.

Online ordering for the Eagles Nest Cafe is available at slr.hotlunches.net

Access code is: slr

New monthly menus will be posted to the website 7 days before the start of the next month.

Please seee parent letter for more information.

School Council meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm in the multicultural space at St. Lorenzo Ruiz. We encourage all our parents and guardians to join us!

School Council Information

Email: slr.schoolcouncil@gmail.com

As noted in the signage at our front entrance, to support the safety in and around our school we have indoor and outdoor cameras.

Please see the information below for the annual first rider event happening in August.

Please see the poster for more information.

We at RDMBA are super excited to bring something special to the basketball community in Central Alberta. For the first time ever, five basketball clubs across Central Alberta are joining forces to launch something bold, new, and community-powered. Introducing: Summer Sessions – 78 action-packed practices, games, and skills events Running all of July and August For kids and teens U5 to U18 From first-timers to advanced players By donation only – because access matters This is about more than just the game. It’s about confidence, connection, and community—on and off the court. Together with our partner clubs: Hype Hoops Splash Basketball Sylvan Lake Clickers Highway 11 Hoops CABC —we’re making sure every kid gets a chance to play. And when you sign your athlete up, you’re not just supporting your child’s passion—you’re supporting others too. All donations go to: CAWES Women’s Shelter HQ Youth Centre Red Deer Food Bank Please see our website for more information: https://www.reddeerbball.ca/ See you on the court. P.S. Spots are limited. Sessions start July 1. Let’s give kids the summer they won’t forget.

We are excited to invite students, families, and community members to take part in this year's Harvest Run—a fun and energizing 3K & 8K event happening on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in Red Deer!

Race Details:

3K & 8K Options

Top 3 Male and Female 8K Finishers Win Cash Prizes

1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50

Register online at: Harvest Run Registration

In addition to the race, we’re proud to offer the Harvest Run & Red Deer Runners Athletic Bursary—a financial award designed to support youth in their athletic and academic pursuits. We encourage middle and high school students with a passion for sports and community involvement to apply.

Athletic Bursary Application is now open!
Applications close November 1, 2025.

Apply online at: Harvest Run Bursary

Please help us spread the word to your students, athletes, and families. Together, we can celebrate healthy living, community connection, and youth achievement.

Thank you for your support!

Warm regards,

Alie Cronk
The Harvest Run & Red Deer Runners Bursary Committee

Harvest Run

A Christmas Gift for Your Students - GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade Awaits!

We hope this holiday season brings joy and excitement to you and all of your students! At GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade, we’re thrilled to spread some holiday cheer into our community of all ages. As a special Christmas gift, we’re offering every student a 2 FOR 1 coupon to enjoy an unforgettable laser tag experience at our Red Deer location. This is our way of bringing smiles, fun, and a bit of friendly competition to the season!

• What: 2 FOR 1 Laser Tag Coupon

• Where: Gameland Laser Tag & VRcade, 13-7619 50th Ave (Centre 76 Red Deer)

We’d love your help in sharing this Christmas gift with your students. We've attached a digital version of this coupon to share with your students and staff. Thank you for all the incredible work you do for the children in our community. Let’s make this holiday season extra special and full of fun, the more the merrier!

If you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone or email!

GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade

403-340-2148

Bookings@gamelandreddeer.ca

The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame offers engaging educational programs that bring Alberta’s rich sports heritage to life. Students can dive into hands-on activities, explore unique sports artifacts, and hear inspiring stories of Alberta’s sports heroes. Our programs cover various themes, including Indigenous traditions, adaptive sports, evolution of sports, and the intersection of art and sport.

Programs Offered:

Art in Sport (K-4): Discover the connection between sports and art through mascots, jerseys, and medals.

Lasting Traditions (Grades 4-8): Explore Indigenous traditions in sports and culture.

Adaptive Sports (Grades 6-12): Learn about athletes who broke barriers in inclusive sports.

Innovation & Evolution (K-6): Students explore how sports and equipment have changed over the last century.

Pricing:

- In-house Programs: $75 for up to 30 participants, $150 for 31-60 participants.

- Outreach Programs: $125 per class.

For more information, please visit our website albertasportshall.ca/education-program

Click here for a PDF copy of the brochure.

Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.