Week at a Glance

Monday, March 9

• Have a Marvelous Monday!

Tuesday, March 10

• Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
• School Council Meeting @ 1:30-2:45pm
• Choir with Mrs. Cuellar

Wednesday, March 11

• Field Trip: KEA- Sobeys 8:45-10:15
• Prek- Celebration of Learning 10:00-11:00

Thursday, March 12

• Field Trip: KEB/KFB 8:45-10:15
• Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
  

• Lenten Mass @ 9:15-10:15
• M/W Kinders

Upcoming Events:

• March 15: Treat Day Order Deadline
• March 17: Treat day: Cupcakes
• March 17: Theme Day: Green Day
• March 17: Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
• March 18: Theme Day: Rock Your Socks
• March 18: Parent/Teacher Interviews @ 4:00-7:00pm
• March 19: Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
• March 19: Parent/Teacher Interviews @ 4:00-7:00pm
• March 20: No School-Lieu Day
• March 23: Safety Drill: School Bus Evacuation
• March 24: Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
• March 25: WWJD Awards: M/W Kindergarten, Gr. 3, Gr. 4
• March 25: Wizard of Oz @ EMTS (Gr 2 & 4) 12:00-2:30pm
• March 26: Gr 1 Spring Walk
• March 26: Gr 4 Swimming Lessons @ Nexsource 9:00-12:00
• March 26: Wizard of Oz @ EMTS (Gr 1 & 3) 12:00-2:30pm
• March 27: WWJD Awards: T/T Kindergarten, Gr. 1, Gr. 2

In January, we learned that our school will be receiving additional literacy and numeracy support for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students through Alberta Education and Childcare. Based on our screening data and student population in Grades 1–3, we have been allocated 0.4 FTE to provide targeted intervention for students requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy. Mrs. Tighe, our Pre-K teacher, has been providing this intervention to support skill development and student success.

The Alberta government also recently announced funding for “complexity teams” to provide enhanced in-class support for diverse learning needs, including English language learning, behavioural support, and enrichment. Each team includes one teacher and two educational assistants. We are pleased to share that our school has received a complexity team. As a result, Mrs. Cuellar and Mrs. Johannesson have been reassigned to the teacher role. Mr. Robichaud has been hired to teach Music and portions of Physical Education and Wellness, and we have secured 1.5 educational assistants, Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Murray to support the team.

These additional staffing allocations strengthen our ability to provide timely, targeted, and responsive support so that all students can thrive.

Hot Lunch (Ordering Closed)

• March 13: Taco Time
• March 27: McDonalds
• April 10: Pizza 73

Treat Day Ordering Open March 5-15

• March 17: Cupcakes

President's Reception

In addition to the workshops and sessions listed, the Inclusion Alberta Family Conference offers several fun opportunities for you to socialize, network and build relationships and connections with other attendees as well as speakers, including at Friday night’s President’s Reception and Saturday evening’s Family Dance Celebration.

All Conference attendees are invited to join us for the President's Reception on Friday, April 17th at 7pm in the Ballroom of the Fantasyland Hotel. Guests are encouraged to dress up (just a little bit!), hors d'oeuvres will be served, and awards will be handed out to honour individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It's a great opportunity to connect with other families and leave feeling a renewed sense of hope.

This is a wonderful one stop for French immersion parents to access a wealth of information and resources for supporting our French immersion students.

French Immersion is a bilingual education program where students learn most of their school subjects in French. It starts early, often in kindergarten or grade one, and continues throughout their schooling. French Immersion is designed for students whose first language is not French. The goal is for students to become fluent in French while also achieving the same academic standards as students in English-only programs. It's a great way to become bilingual and gain a deeper understanding of French language and culture.

It is time for us to start establishing our student numbers for next year. These numbers help direct our Education Plan, goals, and staffing for the upcoming year. Please take a few minutes to complete the form for the upcoming school year for your child(ren) who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 3.

***Parents with children who are currently enrolled in Grade 4 please DO NOT fill in this form. Please watch for an email regarding a "School Transfer Form 2026-2027" for your Grade 4 student which will be assigned, and need to be completed in SchoolEngage.

Please complete and submit this form no later than March 5, 2026. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Thinking of enrolling your child in early education?

Registration forms for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year can be started online beginning December 16th. You can officially submit your pre-kindergarten registration beginning at 8:00 am on January 6, 2026. Kindergarten registrations can be submitted immediately.

Pre K Scheduling: Half Days

Kindergarten Scheduling: Students will attend either Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays, or Tuesday/Thursday and scheduled Fridays (English & French option available).

The 2025-2026 RDCRS Student Information Update Form is required by your child's school and will take approximately 2-3 minutes to complete. It can be accessed by logging in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. Please complete this form immediately.

How to Access:

• Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal from a PC, Mac, or Chromebook: Click Here

• If you are unsure of your password, use the "Forgot Username or Password?" link to reset it, or feel free to contact your child's school for assistance.

• In PowerSchool, select the "School Engage" button (scroll down to the last button on the left-hand side)

• In School Engage, click the Students tab, then select your child’s name.

• Look for the 2025-2026 RDCRS Student Information Update Form on the right-hand side of the screen.

• To open the form, click the blue, "Open" button under 2025-2026 RDCRS Student Information Update Form

• After opening the form, navigate through the form by clicking the right arrow button on the top right of the form. Please fill in the mandatory fields highlighted in red and check or update other information shown on the form.

• Complete the process by clicking the Submit button at the bottom of the last page

Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding the form.

Thank you,

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

This is a reminder that School Fees are now due. Please log in to your Parent PowerSchool Portal to complete payment.

1. On the bottom left side, click on the “School Fees and Forms” tab.
2. Here you will be able to view a detailed breakdown of any outstanding fees, including Activity Fees, Agenda Fees, and Bussing Fees.
3. Click on shopping cart at the top right side of the screen.
4. Pay fees with Credid Card.

If you are having difficulties, please call the office or come into the office and we will be happy to assist you with the process.

To help you stay informed and engaged, School Council invites you to complete their permission to contact form below. By filling out the form you will receive updates from School Council on:

• Upcoming School Council meetings
• Special events and activities
• Volunteer opportunities
• Other important parent information

Your participation ensures you won't miss out on opportunities to connect, be heard and be part of our school community.

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