SES WEEKLY UPDATE

Dear God,Dear God,

As we celebrate the third week of Advent,
fill our hearts with Faith to trust in Your promises,
with Hope that brightens our days,
and with Love that we can share with everyone around us.

Help us prepare for the coming of Jesus
by being kind, helpful, and joyful each day.
May Your light guide us and remind us
what Advent is truly about.

Amen.

A message from our school counsellor…

During the holiday season, it is important to take time to reflect and express gratitude. Encourage each family member to share something they are thankful for each day. This practice can help children focus on positive aspects and foster an attitude of appreciation.

Please join us for the Seton Family Christmas Dance, hosted by Parent Council!

Date: Thursday, Dec. 18th
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Admission is FREE, however we will be collecting donations for the local Food Bank at the door - any contributions are greatly appreciated!

Please complete the RSVP HERE so we can plan for attendance. Siblings are welcome to join in on the fun. Children MUST have an adult attending to supervise.

Foam Glow Sticks will be available for purchase for $2 each and candy bags for $1 each. (CASH ONLY)!

Join us for a fun and festive evening with students and families! We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

In our journey through this academic season, we hope you and your family are doing well. As we move forward, there's an important matter we'd like to address—child illnesses within our school community.

Several children that attend St. Elizabeth Seton School have recently been ill with diarrhea and/or vomiting. Most children recover from the illness on their own, but to prevent the spread of infection, Alberta Health Services recommends that parents should carry out the following precautions:

1. Children who are ill with vomiting or diarrhea should Stay home until 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea, because the germs that cause the illness can be easily spread from one child to another.

2. Keep your child well hydrated while ill with vomiting or diarrhea. If the vomiting and/or diarrhea last for more than 72 hours, consider consulting your physician.

3. Ensure that your child and others in your household wash their hands frequently, to prevent spread of illness in your home.

Alberta Health Services is working closely with school administrators to limit the spread of the illness.

Please call HealthLINK Alberta at 8-1-1 if you have any further questions.

We will continue to monitor this situation and the impact that it could have on extracurricular activities taking place at the school.

Your cooperation and support in maintaining a healthy environment for our students and staff are greatly valued. Let's continue to prioritize everyone's well-being. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

In our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and support our Hot Lunch Program, we would like to remind families of our process regarding meal pick-ups. If your child is away, and you plan to collect their lunch later, kindly inform the office when leaving a message on our attendance line or call in before 10:00 AM. This proactive approach helps us better coordinate and minimizes disruptions for our dedicated office staff and parent volunteers. Without prior notice, unclaimed lunches will be gladly donated to a student in need. Your cooperation in adhering to this new procedure is highly appreciated and ensures a smoother experience for everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding and collaboration.

Registration for the Gr. 4/5 Ski & Snowboard Club is NOW OPEN!!!

Registration info below!

Rycor Online Registration and Payment Info:

1) Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal on a web browser (NOT the app) at the LINK. (If you do not remember your username or password please contact the office).

2) Scroll down and click on School Fees and Forms (second from the bottom, on the left).

3) If you have more than one child, make sure you click on the correct student's name that you are giving permission to (in the top grey bar).

4) Click on Permission Forms, then the form titled "25/26 Ski/Snowboard Club Informed Consent".

5) Fill out the form and click Add to Cart.

Methods of online payment include Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard and Mastercard Debit.

* Please Note - payment is required upon registration and your spot will not be saved until payment has been made (via Rycor) using the above methods.
* Once you have completed the registration process and paid your fees in full online, you have successfully registered for Ski & Snowboard Club.
*Space is limited to 60 registrations. Late registrations will not be accepted.
* Registration closes Friday, Dec. 19th at 1:00pm.

If you have any questions about Ski & Snowboard Club, please contact Carla Heinzlmeir at carla.heinzlmeir@rdcrs.ca.

If you have any questions about online registration and payment, please contact the office.

REMINDER - Transportation Informed Consent Forms DUE!

Parents - this is a friendly reminder that ALL students are required to have a “Transportation Informed Consent Form” filled out for the school year. (If you have already filled this form out for your child, please disregard this message).

This form will cover ALL bus travel for the year, including Mass and any other field trips within the city. The only time a separate consent form will be required is if the event has certain safety concerns (swimming, skiing) and/or is outside of the city limits.

Please note - failure to complete and submit these forms will result in your child NOT being able to participate in AND ride the bus to these events.

Please complete the online consent form by following these steps:

• Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal on a web browser - NOT the app - https://rdcrs.powerschool.com/public/home.html (If you do not remember your username or password, please contact the office).
• Scroll down and choose School Fees and Forms (second from the bottom, on the left)
• Select the student name from the top banner
• Select New Items, complete and submit the 2025/2026 In Town Transportation Consent Form

Please feel free to contact the office at 403-343-6017 if you have any questions.

While our school buses are almost always on time, the winter months and snowy road conditions can lead to delays for your child’s school bus. To stay notified of your child’s bus status, please see the following links for ways to check on bus times. The App has been refreshed and is now called Bus Status 4. Please reinstall the app if you still have the older version.

St. Elizabeth Seton School Website

Bus status can be found on the main page of our website. It will display if a bus is on-time, delayed, or cancelled. There will often be a comment next to the delayed buses indicating how long the bus delay is. Click the title above to link to our website.

Bus Status App by Box Clever

Alternatively, you can download the bus app for your Apple or Android phone. See the images below and click on them to go to your respective app store and download the app.

December 12 ~ PD Day - No School for Students

December 15 ~ Christmas Card Delivery

December 16 ~ Kinders Hanna Christmas Celebration in Learning Commons @ 11:00 AM.

December 18 ~ 3rd Week of Advent Liturgy - 9:30 - 10:15 school gym

December 18 ~ School Dance supported by Parent Council - 6:00-8:00 PM

December 19 ~ PJ Day and Last Day of Classes before Christmas Break

December 19 ~ Kinders Walsh Christmas Celebration in Learning Commons @ 1:00PM.

December 19 ~ Grade 1 Poplar Express Movie @ 12:30PM.

December 19 ~ State & Main Hot Lunch

December 19 ~ Gr. 4/5 Ski Club Registration Closes at 1:00PM.

January 5 ~ First Day of Classes for 2026