Wolf Weekly February 10-14, 2025

Please check our St. Francis Athletics Calendar on our school website for sports details!

School Division calendar for the 2024- 2025 school year.

St. Francis School Event Calendar

• February 11: World Day of the Sick
• February 12: 7-3 attending Flying Father's Hockey Game - Servus Arena
• February 12: Ski/Snowboard Club - Canyon
• February 13: 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 and 8-4 visiting Holy Family
• February 13: P.O.D St. Mary's - Valentines Formal
• February 14: Valentine’s Day
• February 14-16: Junior 1 Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament at HH

Did you know..... St. Francis is the Patron Saint of Ecology? But he wasn't just some nature-lover from long ago. His ideas are more relevant than ever today! He understood that everything is connected. If we hurt the Earth, we hurt ourselves. He saw the beauty in the smallest flower and the power in the largest storm. He reminds us that caring for the Earth isn't just a good idea, it's a spiritual responsibility. So, let's ask ourselves: What would St. Francis do? How can we live more simply? How can we protect the amazing planet we call home?

This past week was National School Counsellors Week. Our staff and students are lucky enough to have the best Counsellors around. Here's to Ms. Kelly and Mr. Koopmans!

Grade 6-8 parents/guardians have received the STF 2025-2026 Student Intention Form to confirm their child's enrollment at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for another great year! This form is due by March 1, 2025.

Planning has started for our year end field trips. In order to provide the best possible experience for our students, please make sure your school fees including your school council fee has been paid through RYCOR

Connect with the school @ 403-314-1449 to start the volunteer process. Everything is done online and is very easy.

Planning for the year-end Grade 9 Farewell has begun. Sign into your PowerSchool Parent Portal to make your payment of this fee ASAP Payment is due no later than March 1, 2025.

Congratulations to David on being nominated for January's Leader of the Pack!

At St. Francis of Assisi, we’re committed to creating an engaging, student-centered learning environment. This year, our focus is on enhancing student engagement through strategies that foster active participation and critical thinking. During Professional Development Days, teachers are building their toolkit with Total Participation Techniques (TPT), designed to involve every student in meaningful learning. Look for upcoming highlights of these techniques in action, with photos from our classrooms!

This week, we’re spotlighting our Outdoor Education 9 class, where students recently enjoyed snowshoeing at Chester Lake in Kananaskis with Alberta Parks. Thanks to our student-selected CTF courses, 100% of our students are enrolled in classes they are passionate about, aligning with the Alberta Career Framework and boosting engagement across the board!

#WolvesAtWork #StudentEngagement

This week, the Alpha group dove deep into the heart of Jesus's boundless love for each and every one of us. We explored the often challenging, yet ultimately liberating, power of forgiveness, especially in those situations that feel most difficult. It was a powerful session as students bravely shared their own stories, creating a safe space to listen and reflect on the many ways Jesus has poured blessings into our lives.

Upcoming Dates

• February 12
• February 26
• March 5

We look forward to sharing another wonderful year of skiing with you all. See you on the hill! 🏔️⛷️

If you do have any of the materials listed that you would be willing to donate, please drop it off at the office or contact Mr. Christensen to arrange pickup. If you have any questions, please call or email Blair Christensen (403-314-1449) blair.christensen@rdcrs.ca).

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. This event is open to everyone.

To view a PDF copy of the Red Deer Public Library Service 2024 Report, click here.