Week at a Glance

Sunday, December 15

• Third Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 16

• Have a marvelous Monday!

Tuesday, December 17

• Pre-K 3 year olds attend

Wednesday, December 18

• Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Thursday, December 19

• Pre-K 3 year olds attend

Friday, December 20

• Theme Day - Christmas Pajama Day
• Hot lunch for those that ordered - Cherish Collection Edible Cookie Dough
• M/W Kindergarten attend

Upcoming Events:

• December 23 - Christmas Break (Classes resume January 6)
• January 9 - Epiphany Liturgy 9:00 am
• January 10 - Hot lunch for those that ordered - Spill the Beans
• January 13 - No Secrets Presentation - Kinder, Grades 2, & 4
• Parent Information Night: Date TBD
• 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.

Teachers have been busy inputting assessments and comments into our online reporting program called Schoology. Parents should now see updated assessments and comments for all subjects including Growth as a Learner.

Please take some time to view this valuable feedback. For more information about Schoology, links to log in, and instructions on how to download the app and access your child's information, please visit our the webpage using the following link: Schoology.

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.

We are pleased to announce that Grade 2s and 3s are being added to our Intramural rotation starting Monday in the month of December! Students have the opportunity to participate every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30-12:00 (lunch recess) under the guidance of Mrs. Hebert. They will continue soccer!

The new schedule is as follows:

Monday Grade 2

Wednesday Grade 4

Friday Grade 3

Intramurals provide a fantastic way for students to engage with their peers and develop teamwork skills. We look forward to seeing your child join us for intramurals in the gym!

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.

Volunteers!

There are many different opportunities to volunteer and be a part of our school community. Please fill out and submit this Volunteer Google Doc form at your earliest convenience:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceSMvsHouZ3buSsRqI3GxDs1TbPjQhqwP9BkWL6sCJDd-1-g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Be involved as much or as little as you like in what you like!

Our next meeting: January 27, Regular Meeting at 6:00, ASCA Training at 7:00. Everyone is welcome!

Join us to savour one of Liam’s homemade Irish scones, served with jam and whipped cream, or take one home as a delightful afternoon treat. Your generous donation will support the construction of our new church.

Sue and Crystal will be preparing Taco in a Bag, a delicious post-mass snack, available for $5.00. While you enjoy your treat, take a moment to browse the handcrafted pottery bowls by Sheena, dishcloths made by Pauline, light-up snowmen by Sharon, and a variety of other items created by our Parish Family.

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/