RAVEN TIMES

• Exam make up day - No formal classes today

• Course changes today - No formal classes today

• First day of Semester Two!

• Grade level assemblies

• Early Dismissal

• Staff Professional Development Day - No classes

We would like to remind families that school fees support many of the programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich student learning at St. Oscar Romero. At this time, a number of accounts still have outstanding balances.

We understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we are committed to working with families who may be experiencing challenges. If you require assistance or would like to arrange a payment plan, please contact the school office so we can support you.

We kindly ask that any outstanding fees be addressed as soon as possible or that arrangements be made with the office by January 30. Your cooperation helps ensure that we can continue to provide high-quality programming for all students.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued partnership in supporting our school community.

The website to book your Graduation Photos is now active.

Our dates are February 17-23, 2026, in the Lifetouch Studio, located at 18124 102 Ave NW.

The hours are 12pm - 8pm during the week, 10am - 6pm on weekends.

Please follow this link to reach the Lifetouch booking website.

Did you know that more than half of people with mental illness don't receive help for their disorders. Often, people avoid or delay seeking treatment due to concerns about being treated differently or fears of losing their jobs and livelihood. That's because stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people with mental illness are still very much a problem.

• Stigma not only directly affects individuals with mental illness but also the loved ones who support them, often including their family members.
• Stigma around mental illness especially an issue in some diverse racial and ethnic communities and it can be a major barrier to people from those cultures accessing mental health services.
• The stigma of mental illness is universal. A 2016 report on stigma concluded "there is no country, society or culture where people with mental illness have the same societal value as people without mental illness."
• Teens are searching for health information online and mental health issues are among the top searches, according to a national survey from Hope Lab (Hope Lab, 2021). About four in 10 teens said they have looked for people with similar health concerns

Substantial research shows that knowing or having contact with someone with mental illness is one of the best ways to reduce stigma. Individuals speaking out and sharing their stories can have a positive impact. When we know someone with mental illness, it becomes less scary and more real and relatable.

Learn more at: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discrimination

Here are some ways we can all help in reducing stigma.

• Saturday - 4:00pm
• Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am

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Back in December, we were grateful to host a Jollibee Family Jolly Nights. Thank you to all the families and community members who participated. Your generosity helped raise funds that will directly support our student-athletes. We are thankful for your continued support and partnership, and extend a special thank you to West Edmonton Jollibee for their support.