Notre Dame News
May 6-10
"May God the Holy Spirit move within us and give us eyes to see with, ears to hear with and hands that God's work might be done."
St. Dominic
Week-At-A-Glance
This week we recognize Catholic Education Week and Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are very blessed to have so many wonderful Catholic educators here at Notre Dame!
Monday, May 6
- Day B
Tuesday, May 7
- Day A
- Grad Flower Fundraiser Pick Up
Wednesday, May 8
- Day B
- Hats on for Mental Health
- Indigenous High School Youth Group (4:00 pm)
Thursday, May 9
- Day A
- World Catholic Education Day
Friday, May 10
- Day B
- Rugby Cougar Classic
Events
Wear a special hat to school on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 to raise awareness for the importance of good mental health!
Attention all ND Indigenous Students!
Take a minute to sign up for our final three Indigenous High School Youth Group activities of the year! Scan the QR code or click on the link HERE to fill out the form!
The next event will be on May 8 from 4pm-6pm and we will be planting some sacred plants and learning more about their uses and meaning in Indigenous culture.
To join us - PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM ABOVE.
As the end of the 2023/2024 school year is approaching, we at RDCRS Summer School would like to remind you that registration for RDCRS Summer School will be closing on June 14 at noon. If you have not already registered for Summer School, please go to https://summerschool.rdcrs.ca/ for the registration form and a full list of courses offered.
Students already registered will be receiving important course information about Summer School during the last week of school. Please check your RDCRS email for this information before the first day of classes on July 2nd.
Grad
Grad Flower Fundraiser - PICK UP THIS WEEK!
Graduation 2024
Please see the Parent Information Handout Grad 2024 for important dates and grad information.
Grad 2024 is on June 27 at Westerner Park
- Morning ceremony at 9am
- Evening celebration at 7pm
Clubs
Yearbook Club
The Yearbook will be meeting every Tuesday during lunch in room 2707. Come join us and be part of a group that captures the best moments at Notre Dame.
For more information, please see Mr. Vallecillos in room 2707.
Grad Committee Meetings
2024 Graduation Committee meets every Tuesday @ lunch in the amphitheater.
Guitar Club
Do you love playing guitar? Mr. Johnston is starting a guitar club! For all those interested please bring your six string and your passion, Wednesdays during lunch in room 2501
Student Voice
Come have your voice heard! Student Voice meets every Thursday in room 2505 during lunch! Get involved and make Notre Dame awesome!
ND United
The ND United (school GSA) club meets every Friday during lunch in room 1406. Please see Ms. Layden or Mr. Deschenes if you have any questions!
Athletics
ND Cougars Soccer
Girls Soccer HOME Games!
Monday May 6 vs St. Joes - Collicutt Field East @ 4:30 pm
Thursday May 9 vs PAA - Collicutt Field East @ 4:30 pm
Boys Soccer AWAY Games
Tuesday May 7 @ St Joes - 4:30 pm
Wednesday May 8 @ PAA - 4:30 pm
ND Athletics Banquet
Athletics Banquet is June 4th at 6pm.
Tickets are $35 each.
Please pay at the office or see Rattan / Mills for more information.
Cougars Volleyball Camp is BACK!!!
Here are the registration instructions for our 2024 edition of the Cougar Volleyball Camp running from August 19-22 at a cost of $140. We are happy we are able to keep our price the same as last summer!
We will be accepting registration and payment STARTING APRIL 17 - JUNE 15! This is first come first serve, once the camp is full there will be a waitlist.
Please use the following links to sign into the PowerSchool Website, the PowerSchool App will not show the registration form.
Please note that RDCRS students need to use the following link to sign into PowerSchool: https://powerschool.rdcrs.ca/public/home.html. Once logged into PowerSchool, select school fees and forms on the left-hand side and look for the CVC Registration and the clip art attached to this email. Clicking on the Clip Art in PowerSchool will open your CVC Registration Form. You will be prompted for payment at the completion of the registration form - your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received.
Youth Ministry/Faith News
High School Youth Night
High School Youth Night-happens every 1st Wednesday of the month. May 1st will be at St. Mary's, and we will be playing the game Run for Refuge. Come on out for a fun time! 7-9pm
High School Events in Youth Ministry
Come join some of our faith events coming up this semester!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
Every Tuesday at 12:05 in the chapel. Pray for your intentions along side Deacon Eddie and Catholic Social Services staff. Open to anyone that would like to join!
Learning Commons
Career Centre
International Trips
Interested in Traveling to Europe????
The school is opening up another option for the 2025 Spring Break, but we need to act fast.
If you are interested, please see Mr. Henderson asap.
Please spread the word.
Counsellors Corner
Volunteer Opportunities
The High School Blood Donor Challenge continues!
The challenge encourages high school students, friends and families to donate, make a difference and save three lives. Team donation totals for each high school are tallied until June 1. Team Notre Dame is currently tied for first place!
Please consider joining our team, and making a donation.
Donations can happen anywhere in Canada - as long at you are part of the team - we get credit. Please scan the QR code, donate and save lives.
Please share!
Community Information
Are you interested in getting active and connecting with others? Join us June 8th, 2024 for the 1st Annual Community Better June Walk- Run. Challenge yourself or join as a group with co-workers, family or friends. We hope to see all ages and abilities moving and having fun at the event!
We are kicking off the June Participaction challenge with this community event.
- FREE Registration for EVERYONE!
- Choose your distance: Walk or Run 1km/3km/or 5km.
- Enjoy a BBQ with donations supporting the Move Your Mood Studio.
- Passport to Wellness, Prizes, & More!
- Click here to register now.
Register before May 24th, 2024, for a chance to win a $200 Co-op gift card.
This event will help Red Deer in the June ParticipACTION Challenge. Everyone must take the Get Active Pledge on the ParticipACTION website between June 1- June 30th, 2024 in order for Red Deer to win and have a chance at the $100,000 prize.
Please share this e-mail, put up the poster in your workplace and share to your social media platforms. We hope to let everyone in Red Deer know about this fun opportunity! We hope to see you there.
Community Better June Walk-Run Committee