Week at a Glance
December 2 - 6
Poinsettia Fundraiser
Thank you everyone for your participating to our Poinsettia Fundraiser. We are so sorry we are sold out. For the lucky ones who had ordered, you can pick up your orders on Thursday December 5 at the school between 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Thank you so much for all your support!
Christmas Concert
Band Advent Concert
The holiday season is here, and we are excited to invite you to a magical evening filled with music, joy, and Christmas cheer! Join us for our annual Band Advent Concert as we celebrate the spirit of the season with delightful performances from our talented students.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday December 3
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Door Open : 6:00 pm
- Location: Gym
This special evening will feature classic holiday songs and a fun-filled celebration that will surely put you in the holiday spirit. There will also be a chance to share the joy of Christmas with our school community.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Bring your family and friends!
We look forward to celebrating this wonderful season with you!
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. The first draw is Wednesday December 4th.
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.
This week
December 2
- Happy Monday!
December 3
- 6:30 pm : Band Advent Concert
December 4
- 9:30 am : Advent Celebration
- 6:00 pm : How to Help your Child through French Immersion at Ecole Mountview
December 5
- Poinsettia pick up order
- 8:10 am: First Friday Coffee
Recap of Last Week
School Fees
Please check your email inbox and your spam mail. Fees need to be paid. Payments can be made online with RYCOR (can be accessed on Power School), by cash at the school office or by cheque made payable to RDCRS.
Canadian Parents For French
Illustration Workshop
Join this workshop co-hosted by Canadian Parents for French and @Éditions Les 400 coups with Aurélie Grand, illustrator of four books with Les 400 coups! A reading of Le lion dans le livre, written by Danielle Chaperon, will be followed by an illustration workshop where you’ll learn how to draw the king of the jungle!
Wednesday, December 4
Register here: https://qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/virtual-cultural-events
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
Parents Night Out
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.
The Christmas Nativity
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.
Christmas Giving Tree Project
Gifts for Grandparents
We are now accepting gifts for grandparents in your school. Please send in donations with your child or drop it off in the box located in our front foyer. Thank you for your generosity!
Faith Session for Middle School Students
SPARC Red Deer
Sports PD Day Camps
Looking for an engaging way to keep your kids active during Professional Development Days? Join us at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame for our Sports PD Day Camp - a full day of fun designed for kids aged 5-10! Each camp day is packed with games, interactive activities, crafts, and more to keep kids entertained and energized.
Upcoming Date:
December 13
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $25 per child each day
Reserve Your Spot Today! Call (403) 341-8614 to register or email programmer@albertasportshall.ca. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out through the phone number or email provided.
For more information, visit our website at www.albertasportshall.ca/events
Family Support Counsellor
Would you like to improve your relationship with your teen?
Are you struggling to connect with your teen? Register now for the FREE RDCRS
Athletics
Calendar
Here's our athletic calendar for any events, games and practice schedules here.
Upcoming
December 9 : Advent Concert K-2
December 10 : Advent Concert 3-5
December 11 : Advent Mass at Sacred Heart Parish
December 13 : No School
December 16: Journée rouge et verte (Day red and green)
December 17: Les chaussettes de Noël (Christmas Socks)
December 18 : Les chapeaux de Noël (Christmas Hat)
December 19 : Advent Celebration at Camille
December 19 : Les chandails affreux de Noël (Ugly Christmas Sweaters)
December 20 : Le réveillon : journée pyjama (Christmas Eve: Pyjamas Day)
Contact Info
École Camille J. Lerouge School
Website: www.camilleschool.ca
Location: 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3A8
Phone: 403-347-7830
Facebook: École Camille J. Lerouge School