“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

April 13 - Palm Sunday

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 17 - Holy Thursday

April 18 - Good Friday NO SCHOOL

April 20 - Easter Sunday

April 21 - Easter Monday

April 22 - Earth Day

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

Mark your calendars! Our Spring Photo Day is April 15! Please see poster for more infomation!

Mrs. Hewitt-Peck says a big thank you to all who supported our Scholastic Book Fair!

School Fees for the 2024/2025 school year are now past due. We will be notifying families with past due fees.

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.

Please note: School Bus Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens on April 15, 2025. Please register prior to June 13, 2025.

There are two ways to view the status of your child's bus status. You can either go to our website and look at the bus status on the right hand side or you can download the Bus Status 4 App in your app store. The app is available for both apple or android users.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IF YOU HAVE NOT FILLED OUT YOUR SCHOOL TRANSFER FORM 2025-2026 YET, PLEASE DO SO AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. 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.

We are very excited to start the planning for our Grade 9 Farewell. Please see the Save the Date invitation below.

Grade 9 parents/guardians please see the linked document for important information regarding transition to high school.

We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to our fantastic choir, SLR Vocal Soul. This small but mighty group of students sang beautifully at the Red Deer Performing Arts Festival on Monday morning. The adjudicator and audience were wowed but their vocal maturity and musical preparation. This group has also just received word that they have been recommended to this year’s Provincial Music Festival that will happen in Edmonton later this May based on their excellent performance on Monday. What an incredible accomplishment, we are so proud of you!

These incredible students have been recognized for consistently demonstrating outstanding character traits such as compassion, kindness, respect, leadership, and courage. Their positive actions and attitudes help create a stronger, more supportive school community. Let’s give a big shoutout to these role models who are making a difference every day — keep soaring, Golden Eagles!

Our Foundations class had a blast with Constable Bond on Wednesday! The kids got an up-close look at the police car in action and even witnessed a very willing “arrest” of our fearless leader, Mr. Coumont. To top it off, Ms. Katie and Mrs. Emily got handcuffed together—don’t worry, we’re still friends (and slightly more coordinated now). We extend a huge thanks to Constable Bond for bringing safety, learning, and a whole lot of laughter to our day!

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.

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

Students now have an opportunity to work on assignments during lunch recess on Wednesdays. Please see poster for more information.

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.

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 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. Please see April's agenda.

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.

The Board of Trustees invites all staff, parents, and community members to participate in upcoming Stakeholder Engagement Sessions next month. These sessions will focus on gathering feedback to inform the 2025-2026 school division budget. Key themes for discussion, identified in November 2024, include mental health support, special needs resources, staffing concerns, transportation costs, and holistic student well-being. Sessions will be held online on April 15th and in person at St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School on April 16th, both from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Participants will be asked to consider the impact of recent provincial budget announcements and discuss how to prioritize resources for quality faith-based education and student needs. They will also explore innovative community-driven solutions to support student success amid potential resource constraints. The Board values this input to guide budgetary priorities and ensure the best possible learning environment for all students.

Click here to register for either the Online Session on Tuesday, April 15 or the In-Person Session on Wednesday, April 16. Choose which session you are planning on attending at the checkout. If you will be attending the online session, an email with the Zoom link will be sent to you approximately 24 hours prior to the event.

Please see the poster for more information.

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

Bookings@gamelandreddeer.ca

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.

Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.