" Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

October 25 - PD Day No School for Students

October 29 - Picture Re-Take Day

October 30 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

October 30 - Drop off day for Sweet Treat Raffle baking

October 31 - Halloween Sweet Treat Raffle

November 1 - All Saints' Day

November 2 - All Souls' Day

November 3 - Daylight Savings Ends (turn clocks back one hour)

November 6 - Parent Teacher Interviews - Information letter sent home via email

November 7 - Parent Teacher Interviews - Information letter sent home via email

November 7 - Remembrance Day Liturgy 10:30-11:30am

November 8 - No school for staff and students

Novmeber 11 - Remembrance Day No school for staff and students

November 13 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 20 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 27 - YMCA Drop In 3:10-5:00pm

November 29 - PD Day No school for students

SLR STUDENTS - If you would like to participate in our Remembrance Day celebration please wear or bring your uniforms to school on November 7th and join us for the opening and closing procession of our celebration. Please see Mr. Visser or Mrs. Harper for more information or to sign up.

Online ordering is now live for SLR clothing. Orders will be accepted until 11:59pm on October 30. For more information, a complete selection of items available or to place your order, you must log into RYCOR. Please sign into your PowerSchool account then click Fees and Forms on the menu drop down on the right. Orders are not complete until payment is received.

School Council will be holding another Sweet Treat Raffle fundraiser for Halloween. We are looking for donations of baked goods. Please see the poster for all the details.

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held November 6 & 7. Please see the information letter that was sent home via email today outlining the format and process for the interviews.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK! SLR Picture Re-Take Day is Tuesday October 29! This day is for all staff and students who missed having their picture taken on Monday or those who would like a re-take photo taken.

Colder weather is fast approaching! We know it can be tricky to convince teenagers to wear their jackets, but we ask that you please remind your children to dress for the weather as outdoor recess does continue through the fall and winter months.

Please be advised we have transitioned to a new division wide messaging system. At this time, we are unable to send texts so please be sure to check your emails for WAAG links and all other important information. And as always, please follow us on social media for updates and information.

You now have 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 absences MUST be excused. Any messages received after 9am may result in the automated attendance call going out.

Teachers shared Schoology letters on Tuesday. If you didn’t receive a letter that means you already have access to Schoology. If you did receive a letter, please follow the instructions on the letter to set up your Schoology Parent Account. The Schoology Parent Reference Guide is a great resource for how to's and troubleshooting. Please contact your teacher if you are unable to access Schoology. You will see grades in Schoology by October 2.

All families should have a parent portal set up. If you do not remember your login information or are having troubles logging in please call the school and we will be happy to provide you with your user name and reset your password for you. To access your parent portal please click on this link. You are not able to view forms or pay fees using the PowerSchool App.

What do parents access in PowerSchool?

• School Fees and Forms to access RYCOR for school fees and permission forms.
• School Engage To access Alberta Ed documents such as RDCRS Student Information Update Forms 2024-2025

It's that time of year again! You may have noticed we sent out the RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2024-2025 today. This document is a mandatory document that MUST be submitted for every student at the start of the school year. The purpose is to verify the information we have for each student is accurate and up to date. All you have to do is open the document, verify the information hasn't changed and submit. If you make any changes to the information, please save and submit.

School Fees for the 2024/2025 school year are now available for payment.

Fees can be paid at our office by cash or cheque. To pay online, please log into your Parent PowerSchool account to view your fees and make your payment online through RYCOR. If you are unsure how to pay using RYCOR, please follow these steps:

1. Visit your school's website and click on the PowerSchool quick link (or use link above).

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, "School Fees and Forms", located on the left-hand side.

4. Please follow the instructions provided on the screen when you are taken to RYCOR. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

**RYCOR can only be accessed via PC/Tablet, the program does not work using the PowerSchool app.

The deadline to register has passed but late registrations are still being accepted. Click here today to check if your child is eligible for service and to begin the registration process. Please note, late fees do apply.

PARKING UPDATE: We will have some 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.

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.

Our CTF classes will begin shortly and our students will be into production for our Grade 8-9 CTF experiences with Flying with the Golden Eagles! Please watch in the coming weeks.

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.

The Mustart Seed Presents....

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.

Our Junior 1 & Junior 2 Girls are playing in a tournament in Wetaskiwin on Saturday. Let's go Girls! 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

Please seee parent letter for more information.

School Council is looking for a Faith Lead representative for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested please contact them at the email listed below. Thank you for your consideration.

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! The next meeting will be on November 20.

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.

Please see the poster for more information.

Did you know? Last year the school lunch program served 68,000 lunches to children who otherwise would not have had a meal. This year, the need is up to 120,000.

The Mustard Seed receives no government funding for meal programs, so it is incredibly important to raise funds as well as awareness for this cause in Central Alberta.

Bowls for Bellies is a soup cook off in support of the Mustard Seed’s school lunch program in which local chefs will be competing for the “Bowly Grail” trophy and title of best soup in the city!

Join them on October 27th, 2024 from 11AM to 2PM
Cenovus Energy Learning Common at Red Deer Polytechnic

For more information please click here

SPARC Red Deer and SPARC Sylvan Lake are pleased to announce the SPARC Family Challenge which offers 4 weeks of simple, free, family- friendly challenges, to complete at home or in your community to help your kids grow up great! By participating in the SPARC Family Challenge, you can create strong positive connections with your kids and within your family.

The purpose is to educate families about the 40 Developmental Assets, which are research-proven life experiences or building blocks which all children need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Research shows that the higher number of these assets a young person has, the more likely they are to thrive and to engage in positive behaviours and avoid risky behaviours.

Through every day, achievable activities, we can build assets in our kids and help them thrive. Families will receive a weekly email with ideas on how to build assets in their children and can win awesome prizes at the end of the 4 weeks. Please see attached poster in PDF and PNG format. For more information, and to register, visit sparcreddeer.ca/events and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Registration deadline is November 1st at noon.

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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.

Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners Athletic Bursary announcement for the upcoming year. This bursary is designed to provide financial assistance to young athletes who demonstrate dedication, excellence, and passion in their sport. With your help, we can reach deserving athletes who will greatly benefit from this opportunity.

Bursary Details:

• Eligibility: Athletes aged 12 to 22 years residing within a 40-kilometre radius of Red Deer who have lived in the area for at least one year.
  
• Purpose: To support expenses related to travel, accommodation, entry fees, equipment, and training.
  
• Application Requirements: A detailed application outlining financial need, athletic achievements, dedication to the sport, and the purpose for the grant.

Application Process:

• Submission: Applications can be completed online: Bursary | Harvest Run
• Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024.
• Review: A selection committee composed of members from the Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners will review all applications.
  
• Notification: Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, November 29, 2024.

We kindly ask for your assistance in disseminating this information to your athletes and their families. Your support in promoting the Harvest Run and Red Deer Runners Athletic Bursary can make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes in our community.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at rdharvestrun@gmail.com.

More information can also be found on our website: Bursary | Harvest Run

Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.