

WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 31-April 4
Upcoming Dates
April 1 - April Fool's Day
April 1 - YMCA Drop In 3:15-5pm
April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day
April 7-11 - SLR Bookfair
April 8 - YMCA Drop In 3:15-5pm
April 9 - Grade 9 Mock Interviews
April 14-16 - SLR Band Tour
April 15 - Transportation Registration Opens
April 15 - YMCA Drop In 3:15-5pm
April 15 - Spring Picture Day
April 16 - School Council Meeting 6-7pm
April 18 - Good Friday
April 20 - Easter Sunday
April 21 - Easter Monday
April 18-27 - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April 29 - YMCA Drop In 3:15-5pm
April 30 - Easter/Pentecost Mass at Sacred Heart Church
May 2 - PD Day NO SCHOOL for Students
St. Lorenzo Ruiz News
SLR Book Fair April 7-11
The week of April 7 - 11 we will be having our first book fair! Students will have opportunities to browse and purchase items throughout the week.
We Would Like to Hear from You!
Looking for Donations!
We are looking for donations for our PE Program. Please see the letter below from our Athletics team.
Provincial Acheievement Tests (PATs)
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered annually to all Alberta students in grades 6 and 9. These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve.
Below is the schedule for PATs this year. Please note there is no Grade 6 Science PAT as it is a new curriculum and our students will not be writing Grade 6 Social Studies Curriculum as we are piloting some of the new Social Studies outcomes.
Please see the dates below for dates of PATs.
Grade 6 English Language Arts Part A - Wednesday, May 28
Grade 9 English Language Arts Part A- Thursday, May 29
Grade 9 K&E Language Arts Part A- Thursday, May 29
Grade 6 English Language Arts Part B - Thursday, June 12
Grade 9 English Language Arts Part B - Thursday, June 12
Grade 9 K&E English Language Arts Part B - Thursday, June 12
Grade 6 Mathematics Part A - Friday, June 13
Grade 9 Mathematics Part A - Friday, June 13
Grade 6 Mathematics Part B - Tuesday, June 17
Grade 9 Mathematics Part B - Tuesday, June 17
Grade 9 K&E Mathematics - Tuesday, June 17
Grade 9 Social Studies - Wednesday, June 18
Grade 9 K&E Social Studies - Wednesday, June 18
Grade 9 Science - Thursday, June 19
Grade 9 K&E Science - Thursday, June 19
Attendance
There are 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 late and absences MUST be excused or you will receive the automated attendance call. Any messages received after 9am may result in the automated attendance call going out.
Bus Status Updates
Please note: School Bus Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on April 15, 2025. Please register prior to June 13, 2025.
Download the New Bus Status App!
Bus Status 4 for iOS and Android notifies you when your school bus is cancelled or delayed.
Please download the Bus Status app at your earliest convenience to continue or to receive school bus notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. To install this app, please follow the directions below:
Step 1: Download the Bus Status app by Box Clever.
Step 2: Open the app and select Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools from the list (you only need to select your district the first time you open the app. Bus Status will remember your selection).
Step 3: Go to All Buses. Tap the star to add a bus to My Buses.
Step 4: You’ll receive a notification when one of your buses is delayed, cancelled, or early.
Step 5: Tap the bell icon to see general notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
Unpredictable Weather
We know it can be tricky to convince teenagers to dress for the weather, but we ask that you please remind your children that spring weather in Alberta can be very unpredictable and outdoor recess does remain in effect.
Parking
PARKING UPDATE: We now have 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.
Contact Us!
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.
Grade 9 Information
Summer School - Grade 10-12 Online Courses
Please see information regarding summer school. There will be instructions on how to register, prior to the registration opening on April 7th. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
School Transfer Form 2025-2026
You may have noticed we sent out our School Transfer Form 2025-2026 to all our Grade 9 families this week. This form is required for any student transfering to a new school within our division. This form must be filled in order for your child to transfer to high school next year. To access this form please follow these steps:
1. Visit our website and click on the PowerSchool quick link or use this link to access RDCRS PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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, "SchoolEngage", located on the left-hand side.
4. Click on your child's name to select the incomplete form School Transfer Form 2025-2026.
Grade 9 Mock Interviews - Volunteers Needed!
Grade 9 students will be participating in their Mock Interviews all day on April 9th. This opportunity creates an authentic experience for our students as they start to apply for their first jobs. Our hope is to have a variety of different community members/business owners and trades people to come in to interview our students. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, for either a morning shift (9-11:20am) or afternoon shift (12:30-3:pm) please contact the office at slrmsinfo@rdcrs.ca Thank you for considering!
Grade 9 Farewell - Save the Date!
Attention Grade 9 Parents and Guardians!
Grade 9 parents/guardians please see the linked document for important information regarding transition to high school.
Highlights of the Week
Lenten Mass
Basketball Pep Rally!
It was an intense battle between the staff and students on the court this Thursday
but the students came out on top! The whole school was there to watch and cheer them on! Congratulations to them on their big win!
Nakiska Ski & Snowboard Trip
Our 2nd annual ski & snowboard trip was so much fun!! The weather, conditions and company were amazing!! Can't wait for next year!
Counselling Corner
Counselling Referral Form
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.
Connect Parenting
Are you struggling to connect with your teen?
Register now for the FREE RDCRS Connect Parenting Program:
The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp!
Welcome to registration for the 2025 Camp Season! Starting Monday, your families can contact us at the Salvation Army Red Deer office and set up their appointment to have their children registered for the following camps:
• Moms and Tots Camp July 8 - July 11
• Holiday Camp July 14 - July 18
• Teen Camp August 5 - August 8
Need Extra Time to Complete Assignments?
Students now have an opportunity to work on assignments during lunch recess on Wednesdays. Please see poster for more information.
Golden Eagle Athletics
Badminton has begun!! Grade 8 and 9 tryouts were this week and we were really impressed with the turnout. Grade 6 and 7 tryouts are next week. Please make sure your child is attending both tryout days if possible. Please check out our SLR Sports Calendar for tryout dates and times.
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. Please click here for step by step instructions on how to access and fill out this form.
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.
Cafeteria Menu
Eagles Nest Cafe
Online ordering for the Eagles Nest Cafe is available at slr.hotlunches.net
Access code is: slr
New monthly menus will be posted to the website 7 days before the start of the next month.
Please seee parent letter for more information.
School Council
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! Our next meeting will be April 16 from 6-7pm.
Email: slr.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
General Information
Safety
As noted in the signage at our front entrance, to support the safety in and around our school we have indoor and outdoor cameras.
Division News
School Hosts Wanted
Please see the poster for more information.
Community News
Red Deer Minor Ball Hockey League
GAMELAND Laser Tag and VRcade 2 for 1 Voucher
A Christmas Gift for Your Students - GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade Awaits!
We hope this holiday season brings joy and excitement to you and all of your students! At GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade, we’re thrilled to spread some holiday cheer into our community of all ages. As a special Christmas gift, we’re offering every student a 2 FOR 1 coupon to enjoy an unforgettable laser tag experience at our Red Deer location. This is our way of bringing smiles, fun, and a bit of friendly competition to the season!
What: 2 FOR 1 Laser Tag Coupon
Where: Gameland Laser Tag & VRcade, 13-7619 50th Ave (Centre 76 Red Deer)
We’d love your help in sharing this Christmas gift with your students. We've attached a digital version of this coupon to share with your students and staff. Thank you for all the incredible work you do for the children in our community. Let’s make this holiday season extra special and full of fun, the more the merrier!
If you have any questions or need further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out by phone or email!
GAMELAND Laser Tag & VRcade
403-340-2148
Explore Alberta’s Sports History with the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame!
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.
Canada Homestay Network
Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.