Wolf Weekly

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

• Nov 2 - All Souls’ Day
• Nov 3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
• Nov 3 - St. Martin de Porres Feast Day
• Nov 3 - STF led ministries at Mass
• Nov 6 - I Read Canadian Day
• Nov 6 - Gr 8 Anti Vaping Presentations from Notre Dame
• Nov 6 - Picture Retake Day
• Nov 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment 5 pm to 8 pm
• Nov 7 - Remembrance Day Ceremony @ STF gymnasium led by 6-5
• Nov 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment 5 pm to 6:20 pm
• Nov 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences Open House 6:30 pm to 8 pm
• Nov 8 - National Indigenous Veterans Day
• Nov 8 - Day off in lieu of PT Interviews

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are happy to share with you that parent-teacher conferences have now opened to everyone for booking Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. The structure will be a little different this year. Parents will have the opportunity to book an appointment between 5 pm - 8 pm Wednesday and 5 pm – 6:20 pm Thursday.

Additionally, for parents who do not need a private appointment but would like to meet their child’s teacher or touch base, we are offering an Open House drop-in session during the last 1.5 hours on Thursday from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. If this Open House meets your needs please book into the schedule titled “Open House - Use this booking to indicate attending the Open House. “

Please take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!

School Appointments – Parent Instructions
1. Go to our school appointments website for your school.
https://stf.studentappointments.net/
2. Login or Register for an account.
3. To register click the "REGISTER" menu tab and fill in the online form. Choose a user ID and password for yourself and then click the "Register Now" button.
4. Add your children to the system by clicking the "Add a Student" button. Click the "Insert New" button to add more children.
5. Click the "date" icon beside each child's name to schedule appointments. Select the staff you wish to book appointments with and the "View Calendars" button. Use the "Ctrl" or "Command" key to select multiple staff to view at the same time.
6. Click on available time slots to book your appointments to make your bookings.

October Newsletter

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES- New Structure

This year, we are introducing a new structure for our Parent-Teacher Conferences to ensure that teachers can meet with the parents they need to connect with regarding their child's progress. With teachers responsible for up to 180 students, this new format allows us to focus on meaningful discussions.

Wednesday evening and the first part of Thursday evening will be dedicated to scheduled appointments for parents the teacher feels they need to meet with.

For parents who would like to touch base or introduce their child’s teacher, we are offering a drop-in session during the last 1.5 hours on Thursday (5:30–7:00 PM) .

Please note, that if a teacher does not request an appointment, it is a sign that your child is doing well. We understand that some parents may feel hesitant not to book a meeting, but we encourage you to trust that the teacher will reach out if there are concerns. This new structure ensures that parents of students who require more detailed discussions will have the time they need. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make this process as meaningful and effective as possible.

Our School Council generously voted to provide the staff at St. Francis with breakfast during Parent Teacher Conference on Thursday November 7th, 2024. Please use the following link to sign up. Donations can be dropped off between 8am-4pm or 5:30-7pm on Wednesday November 6th or between 8-8:15am on Thursday November 7th.**Due to allergies please keep items nut free ** Thank you so much, any questions can be sent to Corie at corieblais@gmail.com or Carrie at carriekeylock@gmail.com.

Sign up Sheet

Exciting Update: SMS Notifications Coming to SchoolMessenger on November 13th!

We’re thrilled to announce that starting November 13th, SMS notifications will be enabled in SchoolMessenger! This new feature will enhance our communication and ensure you stay updated with important announcements, event reminders, and emergency alerts.

Why Opt-In for SMS Notifications?

1. Stay Informed: Receive real-time updates directly on your phone. Whether it’s a school closure, schedule change, or special event, you’ll be the first to know.

2. Convenience: With SMS notifications, you can get important information quickly and easily, even when you’re on the go. No need to check emails or websites!

3. Engagement: Opting in means you’re connected and engaged with the school community. It helps us reach you more effectively and keep everyone informed.

How to Opt-In

It’s simple! Just text "Y" or "yes" to 978338 from your SMS-capable phone. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code provided in the attached Flyer.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this feature to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Please watch your emails our new system's contact account is broadcasts@schoolmessengermail.com. If you find that you are no longer receiving emails please contact stf@rdcrs.ca.

Our construction teachers are looking for some help in donation of materials that are high use consumables and assistance in picking up wood from a saw mill in Caroline.

Consumables:

1. Wood glue
2. Wood stain
3. Indoor paints
4. Brushes: foam, paint chip, and detailing.
5. Sand paper: sheets or discs

Pick up: We are ordering a lift of 1X6X10' rough cut boards from a saw mill in Caroline. Previously we would use a division truck to pick this material up. We no longer have access to this. Thus, we are asking for help from the community in picking up this lumber from Caroline and delivering it to the school.

Please reach out to tyler.lagrange@rdcrs.ca if you have any questions or can help.

🌟 Calling All Parents! Supplies needed for our Alberta Exploration Day! 🌟

Our Skills Alberta Exploration Day is coming soon and we are looking for donations of reusable materials.

If you have any of the following items at home, we would greatly appreciate your contribution:

• Clean empty 2L pop bottles
• Clean empty water bottles
• Foam styrofoam sheets/panels
• Tin foil
• Bubble wrap
• Cork sheets/plugs
• popsicle sticks
• moldable clay/plasticine

Please have your donations in by November 18th. Together, we can inspire our students to innovate and explore!

Thank you for your support!

This past week students took part in a Door Decorating contest!

We have 10 extra year books from last year. If you want one please email stf@rdcrs.ca. The cost is $10 once they are gone we will not be able to get anymore in.

Reminder that statements for school fees have been emailed out.

1. Access PowerSchool through the Parent Portal.

2. Sign in using your POWERSCHOOL Username & Password.

3. Click on the link "School Fees & Forms" located on the left-hand side

4. Methods of payment include Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard and Debit MasterCard only.

Mandatory School Fees:

CTS/Options Fee - $20 This fee supports the delivery of Option Classes for all grade levels

School Council - PAC (Parent Council) Fee - $35 This fee supports year-end field trips, activities, and special projects etc. for all grade levels to support student life

Lockes & Lockers Fee - $5 This fee covers the locker and 1 lock rental. Non-refundable. If the lock is lost and needs to be replaced there will be an additional fee charged

Grade 9 Farewell Fee - $10 (Grade 9 students only) This fee supports the celebration of our graduating Grade 9 students

Band Instrument Maintenance Fee - $150 (Grade 7-9 only)

Extra-Curricular Fees:

Athletics

Badminton - $30

Cross Country Running Club - $30

Sports Development - $25

Jr Teams - $75

Sr Teams - $175

Ski Club

Canyon - $110-$310 (Depending on Package Selected)

Nakiska - $120-$130 (Depending on Package Selected)

The 2024/2025 RDCRS Student Information Update Form has been sent out to all parents. This form needs to be completed every year, even if there are no changes. This is a legal document that is required by Alberta Education. Please check your email for the link or go to your powerschool account using the web browser and click the SchoolEngage tab. The link for powerschool can be found on our St. Francis website. If you are not able to sign into your powerschool account please contact the school and we can reset your password.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SCHOOLS CONDUCT TRAINING AND DRILLS to help better prepare students and staff for possible emergency situations.

Schools conduct drills throughout the year to rehearse emergency procedures. These exercises prepare

students and staff to act quickly and help to minimize a child’s fear during a real emergency. For more information please visit our Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Website

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