Week at a Glance

December 21 - January 5

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 6

• 2025-2026 Kindergarten & Pre-K registration opens - Forms can be submitted in SchoolEngage

Tuesday, January 7

• Pre-K 3 year olds attend

Wednesday, January 8

• Have a wonderful Wednesday!
• 6:00 p.m: No Secrets Parent Information Night (via Zoom)
• Kindergarten, Gr. 2. Gr. 4

Thursday, January 9

• Pre-K 3 year olds attend
• Epiphany Liturgy - 9:00 am

Friday, January 10

• M/W Kindergarten attend
• Hot lunch for those that ordered - Spill the Beans

Upcoming Events:

• January 13 - No Secrets Presentation - Kinder, Grades 2, & 4
• January 14 - No Secrets Presentation - Kinder, Grades 2 & 4
• January 17 - Hot lunch for those that ordered - Panago
• January 27 - Theme Day - Book Character Day
• January 27 - School Council Meeting - 6:00 pm
• January 27 - School Council Workshop (ASCA Training) - 7:00 pm
• January 29 - What Would Jesus Do Awards -- M/W Kinder, Grades 3, and 4
• January 30 - What Would Jesus Do Awards - T/TH kinder, Grades 1 and 2
• January 31 - PD Day - No School for Students

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is now using PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.

To opt in for text messages:

1. Grab your phone.
2. Text “Y” to 978338.

This is a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date with news, reminders, and urgent alerts from your school!

P.S. Our old system, Swiftreach, is no longer available. Make the switch today!

Click here for more information on the opt-in process.

Each year, our School Council kindly supports the Grade 4 swimming lessons. In an effort to help offset these expenses, the Grade 4 team will be organizing a bottle drive in the new year. We kindly ask that you retain your bottles over the holiday break, and further details regarding drop-off dates and locations will be shared following the holidays.

The RDCRS 2024-2025 Student Information Update Forms are now past due. If you have a student in grades 1-4, and have not yet completed their student information update form please do so as soon as possible. This documentation is required by Alberta Education, and used to verify your child's school enrolment.

How to Access the RDCRS 2024-2025 Student Information Update Form:

• Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal from a PC, Mac, or Chromebook: https://rdcrs.powerschool.com/public/home.html

• If you are unsure of your password, use the "Forgot Username or Password?" link to reset it, or feel free to contact your child's school for assistance.

• In PowerSchool, select the "School Engage" button (scroll down to the last button on the left-hand side)

• In School Engage, click the Students tab, then select your child’s name.

• Look for the Student Information Update Form on the right-hand side of the screen.

• To open the form, click the blue, "Open" button under {RDCRS 2024-2025 Student Information Update Form}.

• After opening the form, navigate through the form by clicking the right arrow button on the top right of the form. Please fill in the mandatory fields highlighted in red and check or update other information shown on the form.

• Complete the process by clicking the Submit button at the bottom of the last page

Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding the form.

All of us here at Drop 'n' Hop would like to thank you for supporting the OLR School fundraiser.

We were so excited when the parent council asked us if we could participate. It is our hope that we bring fun to your family and you will enjoy spending time with us. We would also like to thank you for supporting a family run small business within Sylvan Lake. Please remember when you shop anywhere local, money stays within your community.

School fundraising plays a crucial role in today's educational system. With schools facing increasing financial challenges, effective fundraising has become more important than ever. It not only helps bridge the gap in funding but also supports essential programs and activities that might otherwise be unavailable.

Sometimes life gets in the way and we don't realize the effort it takes to prepare school activities like dances, movie nights, etc. Let's give a shout out to your parent council who works tirelessly for the students of OLR.

Sincerely,

Tammy Holm

Owner

Drop 'n' Hop Play Cafe

The Parish Pastoral Priorities Committee of Our Lady of the Assumption Church would like to invite you to a “Biblical Walk Through the Mass” - Bible Study by Dr. Edward Sri. The study will start on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, and run each Monday at 7 p.m. for 5 weeks. Each session will be approximately 2 hours long including a video of 30 minutes. The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear Him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive Him, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. The cost of the study is $37.95 which will include a text book and a workbook. Please register by emailing the church office at office@ccsylvanlake.ca or by calling Marie Jensen at 403-887-2245

Exciting News: Ski with Santa to Spread the Warmth!

We’re so grateful to the amazing ski community and generous sponsors for coming together to support Safe Harbour this holiday season. Their efforts are helping us spread warmth and joy to those in need!

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟐–𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞!

Our ski community is collecting mitts, toques, scarves, socks, headbands, and hand warmers (new or gently used) to support the individuals Safe Harbour serves.

𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Canyon Ski Hill

Wipeout Ski and Bike (4130-90 Thorburn Ave)

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

Santa Parade at 3:30 PM – Ski alongside Santa or cheer from the lodge!

Santa’s Workshop – Package donations into gift bags with love!

Thank you to our community and sponsors for making this event possible. Together, we’re making a real difference this holiday season!

January 8, 9 & 10

Doors at 6, shows at 7.

Ticketing has changed this year ...

Get yours online at https://reddeermemorialcentre.net/events, or pick them up in person at the Red Deer Memorial Centre's Box Office, open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets will NOT be sold at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

Seating is assigned this year, so act fast to get your favourite spot!

Tickets are the same price and have the same packages available, but Memorial Theatre service fees will apply.

To buy tickets for each day, click the links below!

Wednesday - https://www.showpass.com/kwnc251/

Thursday - https://www.showpass.com/kwnc252/

Friday - https://www.showpass.com/kwnc253/

Wednesday & Thursday - https://www.showpass.com/bffwedthu25/

Wednesday & Friday - https://www.showpass.com/bffworldtourwedfri/

Thursday & Friday - https://www.showpass.com/bffworldtourthufri/

Tickets for all 3 nights - https://www.showpass.com/73pp3nightspkg2/