We are ready to get back to learning at Holy Spirit Academy and have a calm month planned to help promote a smooth transition into the building for students. The results are in, and HSA had a fantastic report from our previous school year, you can view them here. Later this month, we are holding a "Numeracy in the Workforce Week." There are details below under Academic Excellence, and more information will come from your child's teacher!

Please remember to bundle your children up this winter. There are still a few extra hats, mittens, and snow gear available for those in need. Our school follows CTR's Administrative Procedure on Inclement Weather when it comes to indoor/outdoor recesses, found here. We continue to do our best to promote a safe and caring learning environment at HSA.

Later this month, grade 4 parents will be receiving instructions on Alberta Education Assurance Survey and CTR Faith Survey; this information will be sent via email this week to grade 4 parents. Also, our grade k-3 students will participate in Alberta Education's Literacy and Numeracy Assessments; there is more on this below under Academic Excellence.

I wish you all the best in 2025. Take care and God bless.

HSA staff and students will implement CTR's Many & One initiative this school year. It is an ongoing commitment to stakeholders that all students, staff, friends, and families who enter the school are welcomed and supported. We are committed to making ourselves available to listen, speaking with kindness and consideration, standing in solidarity with those who are marginalized, and learning and promoting the learning of others. Our Catholic Social Teaching for this month is Subsidiarity. Grade 6 students will develop their leadership skills by presenting to classes on our "Take 5" Conflict Resolution approach as a refresher to start the new year.

The next Children's Choir Mass is at 11:00 am on January 12th and then again on February 2nd at St. Francis de Sales. All are welcome to join. Please arrive at the church at 10:00 am for a practice. See Ms. Rorke for more information.

From January 27th-31st, students will be participating in "Numeracy in the Workforce Week." Students will learn about different careers and also the math that is required in each. Teachers will be sending additional information via email, and looking for volunteers to come in and share their work experiences with students. More information will come later this week from your child's teacher.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools (CTR) has developed a Personal Mobile Devices and Social Media administrative procedure shaped by input from students, parents, guardians, administrators, and staff to ensure our schools reflect our Catholic faith's call to foster a welcoming, respectful, and safe learning environment. This procedure emphasizes reducing distractions, promoting responsible technology use, and supporting mental health while enhancing face-to-face interactions. A reminder that at Holy Spirit Academy any personal devices and electronics are stored in student backpacks throughout the course of the school day.

Please see the ad below; participants must complete the consent form here and bring it with them to participate.

A friendly reminder to sign up to volunteer for Hot Lunch this month if you can. A wonderful way to contribute to the school & you can get a little visit in with your child, staff & other volunteers. Click this link to be directed to sign up page. Thanks again for your support.

Please use this separate link for the grade 6 year-end activity fundraising sign-up.

The next meeting at Holy Spirit Academy is on Monday, January 20th at 6:00pm. If you are looking for more information you can contact Ryan Payne, our School Council Chair at ryan.payne@live.com.

Meet Our School Council & Fundraising Society

Chair - Ryan Payne Vice-Chair - Shawna Koppel & Jocelyn Shields

Secretary - Luschka Dearle Treasurer - Wynter Brown

Hot Lunch Coordinators - Megan Kopriva, Jocelyn Shields, and Wendy Weichel

Directors - Jennifer Duckering, Samantha Payne, Chelsea McEwan, Melanie Vincente, Amanda Nelson, Ella Volkart, Amanda Parr, Wendy Weichel, Jocelyn Miller, and Angelena Winnicky

Grade 6 Reps - Chelsea McEwan & Melanie Vincente

School Reps - Peter Schreiber & Paula Hamilton

Trustee - Mark MacDonald

Our School Council is a dynamic group of stakeholders who are committed to enhancing the culture of our school, and to providing rich opportunities for the students.

Have a question for the principal? Send discussion topics for the next Council meeting to pschreiber@redeemer.ab.ca.

• Report an Absence
• School Cash Online
• Hot Lunches
• Division Calendar
• School Start
• Donate

Powerschool Parent Portal:

• Student homeroom placement, report cards, view attendance, book Parent Teacher Interviews.
• School Engage - Student update forms and other forms such as IPP, bus change, bus requests.

• Permission forms and fee payments for field trips, extracurricular sports/clubs.
• Please note that ALL permission forms must be completed on School Cash online before your child can participate. We cannot take verbal or written permission.

Need help with these? Please contact the office:

• hsaofficeadmin@redeemer.ab.ca or call the school to speak with Mrs. Woolridge at 403-652-2889.

January 6: Welcome back

January 8: Baptism of the Lord Mass

January 12: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

January 20: School Council

January 27: Numeracy in the Workforce Week

January 30: Kindergarten Open House

February 3: PD Day (no school)

February 14: Valentine's Day

February 17: Family Day (no school)

February 18-19: Teacher Faith Days (no school)

February 20-21: Teachers' Convention (no school)

Holy Spirit Academy is located in High River, a fast growing community of about 14 000, nestled at the edge of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 20 minutes south of Calgary. We are a Kindergarten to Grade Six elementary school. Holy Spirit offers a Catholic Christian education to approximately 500 students in a warm and caring environment.

Email: cwoolridge@redeemer.ab.ca
Website: www.holyspiritacademy.ca
Location: 4 21 Street Southeast, High River, AB, T1V 2A1
Phone: 403-652-2889
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holyspirit.ctr