Notre Dame News

John 3:16

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and Mental Health Awareness Week!

Monday, May 5

• Day A

Tuesday, May 6

• Day B

Wednesday, May 7

• Day A
• Hats on for Mental Health!
• Teacher Appreciation Day

Thursday, May 8

• Day B

Friday, May 9

• Day A
• Circle 2 Land Camp

RDCRS Online Summer School registration is officially open! Earn credits from home. Register now and make your summer productive!

#WeAreRedDeerCatholic #SummerSchool #OnlineSchooling

This year students who wish to receive a yearbook, must purchase one online using the link below!! In the past, the cost of yearbooks has been included in school fees. This year, the yearbook fee was not included in school fees. Don't miss out! Order your 2024/2025 year book TODAY by clicking on the link below!!

Honor your amazing Class of 2025 graduate with this eye-catching, custom grad yard sign. Shaped like a graduation cap and featuring both your grad's name and Cami the Cougar, this double-sided sign makes your graduate's graduation special and unforgettable. You can also bring this during the graduation as your grad sign!

Please use attendance email: ndhsattendance@rdcrs.ca

Remember you have 48 hours to retroactively correct attendance.

Students are marked Unexcused Absent (U) if they arrive after 30 minutes into a class period. Students are marked Tardy (T) if they arrive after the bell, but before 30 minutes. Teachers do make note of the time the student arrives to the class. It is the student's responsibility to connect with their teachers if they were late for a class to have their attendance adjusted.

See below to opt into our school text messaging service!

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools is now using PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.

To opt in for text messages:

1. Grab your phone.
2. 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!

Parents: Click here for more information on the opt-in process.

Ms. Joevenazzo's Grade 10 Science class got hands-on—and a little messy—while exploring the digestive system! Students simulated the journey of food through the gastrointestinal tract using bananas, crackers, and pantyhose to model each stage of digestion. It was a fun and memorable way to bring biology to life!

Boys Soccer vs PAA @ St. Joes on Tuesday, May 6. The Game starts at 4:30.

Athletics Banquet is Monday June 9th, 2025. Tickets are 35$ and can be purchased at the main office.

The Banquet (dinner) runs from 5:30-7:15pm - ticket is needed for this.

Awards runs from 7:30-9:00pm - no tickets for the awards portion.

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS May 23rd.

See Mr Rattan for more information!

JR and SR Cougars Football Spring Camp - Open to all Grade 10 and 11 students.

Monday May 26th - Friday May 30th, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm.
Saturday May 31st, 2025 - 9am-4pm.

Connect with Coach Rattan for more information.

Cougars Volleyball Camp is BACK!!!

Here are the registration instructions for our 2025 edition of the Cougar Volleyball Camp running from August 18-21 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 May 1 - JUNE 16! 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. Any questions or concerns please email Mr. Boyne at sean.boyne@rdcrs.ca

Are you looking to get outside for a couple of hours? Come join the fifth annual Rotary Branches Out! Tree Planting Day

When: Saturday, May 31 at 10.00 am -12.00 pm
Where: McKenzie Trails main parking lot (look for the Rotary Banner)
What: Planting 16" white spruce saplings

Everyone is welcome - youth groups, families, students, and youth needing volunteer hours

The City provides trees and tools.
Dress for the weather. Pizza and pop after planting

Please sign up on the attached google doc so organizers know how many to expect!

Alberta High School Blood Donor Challenge is back!

See Mr. Brehaut or Mrs. Cocolicchio for more information and to pick up a registration package!

Students can speak to Mr. Borys or Mrs. Roth to be added to the waitlist.

Check out this free, Alberta made, resource designed to support families as their teens prepare to take the leap into post-secondary education.

“From High School to Higher Ed: A Parent's Guide to Post-Secondary Readiness” is a guide that helps parents understand the academic, emotional, and life skills gaps that can catch even strong students off guard in their first year. It’s full of practical advice and proactive tools parents can use—without stepping on their teen’s independence.

We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual FREE Community Better June Walk/Run happening on Saturday, June 14, 2025 — and we need your help to make it a success! This FREE event is for all ages and abilities to walk, run or roll the paved 1km, 3km or 5km route. There is also a fun and informational Passport to Wellness inside the Gary Harris, an outdoor BBQ, kids activities and amazing prizes to be won!

For more information about the event, you can visit Events for April 2025 – Red Deer PCN

Here is some information on a special youth project happening with the YMCA and the City of Red Deer.

We want youth to tell use how they feel about their life using photos to describe their thoughts on the topic of Safety, Belonging, and Passions.

The attached sheet explains the project. We are supplying the cameras and the questions and asking them to find the evidence that their topic exists. Each student is asked to give a summary of their project and a few of them will be interviewed in depth to share their thoughts further.

They are looking for 10 participants from Notre Dame. If you are interested pop by the office and speak with Mr. Hanna or Mrs. Letourneau this week!

Are you passionate about Catholic education? Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as Trustees. Be a voice for Catholic education in our community!

What do Trustees do?

Trustees shape the future of Catholic education within RDCRS. They are elected representatives responsible for:

• Vision & Strategy: Setting the division's direction, aligned with Catholic teachings and values.
• Policy & Budget: Creating and approving policies, and overseeing responsible resource allocation.
• Advocacy: Representing the division's interests to the government and the broader community.
• Accountability: Ensuring responsible use of public funds and strong division performance.
• Leadership: Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.

Who can be a Trustee?

You must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of the school division, and a Roman Catholic.

Qualities of a Trustee:

A commitment to Catholic education, a focus on student well-being, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, a willingness to listen and consider diverse perspectives, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ethical conduct.

Why become a Trustee?

Make a real difference in the lives of students, contribute to the future of Catholic education, develop your leadership skills, and engage meaningfully with your community.

Interested?

Visit https://www.rdcrs.ca/.../becoming-a-catholic-school-board... or contact our main office at (403) 343-1055, or via email at info@rdcrs.ca.

The website includes information on important dates, the nomination process, and a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Nominations are now being accepted until Monday, September 22, 2025 at noon. Election day is Monday, October 20, 2025.

Please prayerfully consider this important opportunity to serve.