Week at a Glance
December 16 - 20
Happy Holliday!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments! May this time be filled with rest, joy, and quality moments with loved ones. We look forward to a bright and successful new year ahead, full of learning and growth. Enjoy your two week break. We can't wait to see you in January. Happy holidays to all!
This week
December 16
- Journée rouge et verte : Wear red and green
December 17
- Les chaussettes de Noël : Wear your Christmas socks
- Club de Guitare
December 18
- Les chapeaux de Noël : Wear your Christmas Hat
December 19
- Les chandails affreux de Noël : Wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters
- Advent Celebration
Le réveillon de Noël
Journée en pyjama : Pyjamas Day
Ornament Raffle
The Ornament Raffle begins Monday December 2th ! Proceeds of this fundraiser will be used towards our Christmas Hamper Program which supplies food, gifts and gift certificates to families in our school who are in need during the Christmas season.
Draws are made daily throughout the month of December. Students may purchase tickets beginning Monday December 2th. Tickets are 1 for $0.25 or 6 for $1.00 . All are placed in the draw bin at the office. Each day, 10 names are drawn and these students are called to the office to select an ornament to take home from our office Christmas tree.
Donations of fun, children Christmas tree ornaments are always appreciated! If you have some please send them to school with your child.
Please go see your teacher to buy some tickets.
Recap of Last Week
Middle School : Réveillon de Noël
We are excited to inform you that we will be celebrating the Réveillon de Noël on Wednesday, December 20, 2024. As part of this festive tradition, we will be serving tourtière, a classic French-Canadian dish.
Please be advised that this dish contains common allergens, including wheat and possibly other ingredients that may not be suitable for children with allergies or celiac disease. If your child has any dietary restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make appropriate accommodations.
Red Deer Christmas Bureau Society
Every year, the Red Deer Christmas Bureau relies on goodwill and donations from the public. The families are very appreciative to all of the Camille donations.
PJ’s and clothing for all ages are being accepted this year.
Although we appreciate and accept all donations, they are in desperate need of items for ages 10 and up.
Please send in donations with your child or drop it off in the box located in our front foyer.
Final toy box pick up will be Monday December 16th.
Canadian Parents For French
French Family Fun Weekend in Jasper 2025
Join us to support Jasper as we partner with ACFA Jasper to bring you a wonderfully new experience for our French Family Fun Weekend!
Why should you go? This is an opportunity for your child(ren) to use and practice French outside of school and for parents to connect with other families of similar interest while learning more about FSL. This is also an opportunity to support Jasper as they work to rebuild businesses and community after the wildfire that occurred.
When will it take place? March 7th, 8th and 9th, 2025.
This event will include:
- 2 nights accommodation
- Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday*
- Saturday morning parents session*
- Dinner & Entertainment on Saturday evening*
- Sociocultural programming and events for students K-9*
Sunday morning family activity*
All taxes and gratuities
School Messenger
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is now using PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.
To opt in for text messages:
- Grab your phone.
- 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!
Student Information Update Form
We are still missing 60 forms. If you need help please call the office. We will help you.
According to Alberta Education, this is a legal document and is required to be revised every school year. Please check your inbox and your spam mail and take the time to go on to Power School and review your child's form. If you have changes to your address, phone number, email address, etc. They need to be made on the Student Information Update Form ASAP.
SPARC Red Deer
Jeux Francophones de l’Alberta 2025
The Jeux francophones de l’Alberta (JFA) is the main event organized by the FSFA. Since 1993, this province-wide event has brought together hundreds of young Francophones and Francophiles from grades 7 to 12 for a weekend. It is a unique opportunity to exercise one’s talents in various disciplines and to celebrate one’s cultural pride with other young people!
The 31st edition of the Jeux francophones de l’Alberta will take place from May 9 to 11, 2025. It will take place at J.H. Picard School in Edmonton!
Sports and artistic disciplines will be part of the event! The weekend includes an opening ceremony on Friday night, a social on Saturday night and a closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon. You will have the opportunity to participate in a discipline of your choice and to meet many young people who, like you, want to get involved in the francophone community! The registration fee includes transportation, food and lodging.
Registrations open December 2nd!
Click HERE to register !
Registration open December 2, 2024 and close March 3, 2025. The cost of Registration is 175$ +tps until February 16, 2024. After this date, the costs rise to 200$ +tps. Please note that a family discount can be applied starting for the second registration. Therefore registrations after the first will cost 140$+ tps. For those attending francophone schools, we ask you to contact your respective school boards to learn more about other applicable discounts.
Places are limited, there is a maximum number per discipline. Some regions will hold selection camps if the number of registrations for a team exceeds its limit of participants. Stay tuned for a confirmation of your registration or invitation to a selection camp from your Chef de Mission.
Kindergarten French Immersion Parent Information Night
Family Support Counsellor
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Athletics
Volleyball players, please return your jerseys to your coach or M. Capicio ASAP.
Ski Club
The ECJL Ski Club will be skiing Canyon Ski Area from 4:30 - 8:30 pm on the following nights:
Thursday January 16, 2025
Thursday January 30, 2025
Thursday February 13, 2025
Thursday March 6, 2025
Transportation will ONLY be provided to the hill. A school bus will be leaving the school at 4:00 pm. Parents are responsible to pick up their child at the hill by 8:45pm. Any other arrangements MUST be communicated to M. Corbière or M. Pelletier by a written note or email a few days prior to the outing.
Calendar
Here's our athletic calendar for any events, games and practice schedules here.
Upcoming
January 6 : First day back from Christmas Break
January 6 : Epiphany
January 13 : St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Celebration
January 15 : French Immersion Information Evening
January 20 to 27 : Elementary Awards
January 22 : Hat’s on for Mental Health
Contact Info
École Camille J. Lerouge School
Website: www.camilleschool.ca
Location: 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3A8
Phone: 403-347-7830
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