" Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:14)

November 8 Indigenous Veterams Day

November 8 - No school for staff and students

Novmeber 11 - Remembrance Day No school for staff and students

November 12 - Board of Trustees Engagement Session (Online)

November 13 - Board of Trustees Engagement Session (In-Person) STA Learning Commons

November 13 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 15 - Rock Your Mocs

November 20 - School Council Meeting 6-7pm

November 20 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 27 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 29 - PD Day No school for students

We had some special guests join us today for our Remembrance Day liturgy.

It's hard to believe we are already thinking about high school but ... Grade 9 parents/guardians please see the linked document for important information regarding transition to high school.

If you are planning on going to St. Joseph next year for Grade 10, you (and your parents) are invited to come to the information meeting for our Spring Break 2026 trip to Portugal and Spain.

The meeting will be on November 14th @ 6:30pm at St. Joseph High School.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at brad.wolfe@rdcrs.ca

Please click on the link to view the Create to Learn letter that was sent home to families this week.

Check out some of the pictures taken from our Spirit Week!

In case you didn't see our On Alert Information letter that we sent by SchoolMessenger last week, we wanted to share it with you here. Please click on the link to see the full letter.

Colder weather has arrived! We know it can be tricky to convince teenagers to wear their jackets and warm footwear, but we ask that you please remind your children to dress for the weather as outdoor recess does continue through the fall and winter months.

GREAT NEWS! Starting November 13, we will be able to send important communication via SMS text. In order to receive these important messages, you will need to opt in. Instructions to opt in were emailed out yesterday. If you have any questions or need help with this process, please call the office at 403-406-7365. And as always, please follow us on social media for updates and information.

You now have 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 absences MUST be excused. Any messages received after 9am may result in the automated attendance call going out.

If you are having troubles logging into Schoology, the Schoology Parent Reference Guide is a great resource for troubleshooting and how to's.

All families should have a parent portal set up. If you do not remember your login information or are having troubles logging in please call the school and we will be happy to provide you with your user name and reset your password for you. To access your parent portal please click on this link. You are not able to view forms or pay fees using the PowerSchool App.

What do parents access in PowerSchool?

• School Fees and Forms to access RYCOR for school fees and permission forms.
• School Engage To access Alberta Ed documents such as RDCRS Student Information Update Forms 2024-2025

Thank you to those who have filled out their form(s). We have started sending reminders to families who have not completed their forms. This document is a mandatory document that MUST be submitted for every student at the start of the school year. The purpose is to verify the information we have for each student is accurate and up to date. All you have to do is open the document, verify the information hasn't changed and submit. If you make any changes to the information, please save and submit. Please contact or stop by the office for help to complete this 2 minute form.

School Fees for the 2024/2025 school year are now due.

Fees can be paid at our office by cash or cheque. To pay online, please log into your Parent PowerSchool account to view your fees and make your payment online through RYCOR. If you are unsure how to pay using RYCOR, please follow these steps:

1. Visit your school's website and click on the PowerSchool quick link (or use link above).

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, "School Fees and Forms", located on the left-hand side.

4. Please follow the instructions provided on the screen when you are taken to RYCOR. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

**RYCOR can only be accessed via PC/Tablet, the program does not work using the PowerSchool app.

The deadline to register has passed but late registrations are still being accepted. Click here today to check if your child is eligible for service and to begin the registration process. Please note, late fees do apply.

PARKING UPDATE: We will have some smaller school busses dropping students off out front of the school around 8:15 am. The front of the school will remain Drop and Go as these busses should be gone before families begin dropping off their children. If you notice a bus as you drop off your child, please be mindful of students in the vicinity. We thank you for your attention to this matter. As always, we remind our families to 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.

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.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has partnered with Catholic Social Services (CSS) Giving Tree Christmas Project to provide families, who have children enrolled in school, with gift cards to purchase Christmas gifts. This is a barrier-free program where eligibility is based on referrals from our counseling programs. The focus is on empowering parents to be the solution to their kids' needs- plus they know their children and their interests best!

We are accepting donations for Walmart gift cards in $25 and $50 amounts only. A link will also be available beginning next week for digital donations with a receipt provided. Donations can be given at the parent-teacher conferences on November 6 and 7th, located at the counseling booth at the school entrance or dropped off at the St.Lorenzo office until December 6th, 2024.

Thank you for your donations and for supporting families within Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools this holiday season!

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.

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.

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

Access code is: slr

Please seee parent letter for more information.

School Council is looking for a Faith Lead representative for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested please contact them at the email listed below. Thank you for your consideration.

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! The next meeting will be on November 20.

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.

Your Input is Needed!

Join us for the RDCRS Board of Trustees Engagement Session and help shape the future of RDCRS! Choose which session to attend below: online or in-person.

Online: November 12, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Registration is not required for the online session: Click here to access it - Zoom Link

In-Person: November 13, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School Learning Commons
Register here: In-Person Registration
Registration closes November 12 at 4:30 PM

Share your thoughts on:

1. Classroom priorities
2. Budget considerations
3. Culture
4. The future of RDCRS

Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard!

#WeAreRedDeerCatholic #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters

Please see the poster for more information.

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and showcase your photography skills? We're thrilled to announce the Edge Imaging Student Photography Contest exclusively for students in Alberta! At Edge Imaging, we understand the power of visual storytelling, and we're eager to see the world through your unique perspectives. Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this contest is your chance to shine and share your talent with the community.

Eligibility: Open to legal residents of Alberta, Canada, who are elementary and/or high school students.

Prizes:

• One grand prize per category: Elementary and High School.
• Grand Prize: $150 giftcard of choice.

How to Enter:

1. Visit the official contest website at edgeimaging.ca/alberta.
2. Complete the entry form by providing your name, email address, city, school name, grade level, and uploading your photograph.
3. Agree to the official contest rules and regulations.
4. Submit your entry by May 1, 2025.

Entry Deadline: Submissions must be received by May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST.

Winner Selection:

• Winners will be selected in June 2025.
• Winners will be contacted by email.
• Entries will be judged based on creativity, composition, and overall impact.
• The winning photographs will be chosen by a panel of judges appointed by the contest organizers.

Additional Rules:

• Entrants must be legal residents of Alberta, Canada, and students at the time of entry.
• Only one entry per person is allowed.
• Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
• Winners may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability release within a specified time period.
• By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by the official rules and decisions of the contest organizers.

Disclaimer: This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, any third-party brands or platforms.

For Inquiries: Contact Krysta at kjesso@edgeimaging.ca

Whether you're inspired by the beauty of nature, the vibrancy of urban life, or the emotions captured in a candid moment, we encourage you to let your imagination run wild and capture the world through your lens.

Spread the word and share this opportunity with your fellow students. Let's make this contest a celebration of creativity and talent within the Alberta student community!

For more information and to submit your entries, please visit edgeimaging.ca/alberta. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

We can't wait to see your submissions!

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.