“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

October 9 - Jeans & Jersey Day

October 9 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

October 10 - Thanksgiving Liturgy in the gym 1:00pm

October 10 - World Mental Health Day

October 11 - PD Day No School for Students

Octover 14 - Thanksgiving Day No School

October 16 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

October 23 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

October 25 - PD Day No School for Students

October 29 - Picture Re-Take Day

October 30 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

Thursday night our students enjoyed an unforgettable evening at the Welcome to St. Lorenzo dance! The energy was electric as everyone danced the night away, creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you missed out on this incredible event, don’t worry! We’re already in the works to plan another dance in the future and we can’t wait to see everyone back on the dance floor!

Huge shoutout to @epicaudiodjservices Epic Audio DJ Services & Events Lighting for DONATING last night's tunes!!

Big thank you to our school council and all the staff members who joined us to make this night a success! Money raised will go towards field trips and other educational services.

Come to school wearing your favorite jersey and jeans.

Please be advised we have transitioned to a new division wide messaging system. At this time, we are unable to send texts so please be sure to check your emails for WAAG links and all other important information. 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.

Mark your calendars - SLR Picture Re-Take Day is Tuesday October 29! This day is for all staff and students who missed having their picture taken on Monday or those who would like a re-take photo taken.

Teachers shared Schoology letters on Tuesday. If you didn’t receive a letter that means you already have access to Schoology. If you did receive a letter, please follow the instructions on the letter to set up your Schoology Parent Account. The Schoology Parent Reference Guide is a great resource for how to's and troubleshooting. Please contact your teacher if you are unable to access Schoology. You will see grades in Schoology by October 2.

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

It's that time of year again! You may have noticed we sent out the RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2024-2025 today. 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.

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

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.

Our CTF classes will begin shortly and our students will be into production for our Grade 8-9 CTF experiences with Flying with the Golden Eagles! Please watch in the coming weeks.

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.

Students in 8-1 are organizing a good drive to help the Red Deer Food Bank who is in desperate need for emergency hamper items. Please see poster for more information. Thank you for your generosity!

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.

Volleyball season is in full swing! 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.

**Eagles Nest Cafe is now open for the 2024-2025 school year**

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!

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.

Two nights! Parent-Student information night on technology careers, where you'll learn about the latest trends, innovations and job opportunities. Please see poster for more information.

Please click on the link to view a message from Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaiders regarding Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Please click on the link for information about parent sessions offered by the RCMP.

Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners Athletic Bursary announcement for the upcoming year. This bursary is designed to provide financial assistance to young athletes who demonstrate dedication, excellence, and passion in their sport. With your help, we can reach deserving athletes who will greatly benefit from this opportunity.

Bursary Details:

• Eligibility: Athletes aged 12 to 22 years residing within a 40-kilometre radius of Red Deer who have lived in the area for at least one year.
  
• Purpose: To support expenses related to travel, accommodation, entry fees, equipment, and training.
  
• Application Requirements: A detailed application outlining financial need, athletic achievements, dedication to the sport, and the purpose for the grant.

Application Process:

• Submission: Applications can be completed online: Bursary | Harvest Run
• Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024.
• Review: A selection committee composed of members from the Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners will review all applications.
  
• Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, November 29, 2024.

We kindly ask for your assistance in disseminating this information to your athletes and their families. Your support in promoting the Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners Athletic Bursary can make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes in our community.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at rdharvestrun@gmail.com.

More information can also be found on our website: Bursary | Harvest Run

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is thrilled to announce that in celebration of Alberta Culture Days, and thanks to funding from YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), ALL of our RDMAG programs are FREE TO ATTEND for the month of September.

From weekly drop-in art programs to artist talks, walking tours, and more, there's something for everyone! See our Calendar of Events for all the details."

https://reddeermuseum.com/calendar-of-events/

We are excited to extend an invitation to you to become a homestay host for international students enrolled in our school. Your participation in this program is vital, and it is through the support of families like yours that we can provide an enriching experience for our students.

By opening our doors to students from around the world, we enhance our programs, strengthen our community, and offer life-changing experiences to our Canadian students, shaping their perspectives in a meaningful way.

Our dedicated hosts have discovered that homestay has not only brought them lifelong friendships but also created lasting connections across the globe. They take pleasure in sharing Canadian experiences and customs with their international students, fostering cultural exchange and understanding.

To support our homestay host families, we have partnered with the Canada Homestay Network Society (CHN), a family-led, not-for-profit Canadian organization that has been a leader in homestay since 1995. CHN provides comprehensive orientation, 24/7 emergency support, a host allowance to help offset expenses, and the opportunity to bring the world right to your front door.

If you would like more information about becoming a host for one of our students, please reach out to hostinfo@canadahomestaynetwork.ca, call 1-877-441-4443 ext. 2264/2176, or visit

https://whyihost.ca.

To start the process of becoming a CHN host, please visit:

https://hostportal.chnonline.ca/apply