Week at a Glance

As shared by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, unless a settlement is reached between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), teachers will begin strike action at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025.

This means:

• No school starting Monday. Schools will remain closed until the strike is resolved.

• No classes or extracurricular activities will take place during this time.

• Students are bringing home essential personal items today. This includes backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles, outdoor shoes, outside clothing, classroom-based medications, and any personal-owned valuables.

• Teachers and school administrators cannot respond to emails or other communication during the strike, as per ATA direction.

The Division will provide updates on:

• Their website: www.rdcrs.ca/job-action-updates
• Email notifications to all families
• Division official social media accounts

Please ensure your contact information is up to date with the school. If you have further questions, contact the Division Office at 403-343-1055 or email parentsjobactionquestions@rdcrs.ca.

We are grateful for your patience and prayers. As Catholic educators, we remain hopeful for a positive resolution and look forward to welcoming students back as soon as possible.

Our school calendar will be updated at the conclusion of job action.

Schoology has been used to report student progress for the past several years in Kindergarten to Grade 4. We are excited to announce that we are moving away from Schoology. Results from our school division spring surveys indicated parents wanted a change! They reported that Schoology has been challenging to use, inefficient, time-consuming to navigate, and has hindered their ability to stay connected with their child's learning journey. Teachers have also experienced similar frustrations.

As a result, we are transitioning to PowerTeacher Pro which will be accessed through PowerSchool. Our teachers are currently receiving training on this new platform. We will send out information on how to log in to view your child's progress once teachers have had time to learn this new program.

We thank you for your patience as we learn this new system that we believe will better meet our school's needs.

As we begin a new school year, a reminder that school fees are now due. Our school fees are as follows:

• All students: $40 School Activity Fee
• Grade 3 & 4 English students: $7 Agenda Fee

Parents can pay their fees using the instructions below:

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is pleased to advise the RYCOR Online payments are accessible through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

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

Please note: Interac Debit cards cannot be processed online at this time.

How do I use RYCOR Online Payments?

1. Visit our school’s website

2. Click on the Quick link at top of page to access PowerSchool

3. Sign in using your PowerSchool Username and Password

4. Click on link, “School Fees and Forms”, located on the left hand side

5. Please follow the instructions provided on screen when you are taken to RYCOR. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

What if I don’t have a PowerSchool Account Yet?

1. Visit our school’s website

2. Click on the Quick link at top of page to access PowerSchool

3. Click on Create Account -located beside the Sign in Tab

4. Complete the top portion with name, username, password and your email address

5. You will be asked for a “Net Access ID” and “Net Access Password” for at least one child registered with RDCRS

6. The ID and Password are specific to each individual student. (If you do not have these handy, please contact the school office for assistance.)

What if I have more than one child to pay fees for?

All students within the RDCRS division must be linked in your PowerSchool Parent Account in order for them to appear together under the online payment parent account. With a few simple mouse clicks, parents can view assessed fees, any outstanding balances, and pay for all of their children in a single transaction.

Will the school continue to accept school fee payments by cash?

1. Yes, however, it is our long-term goal to have all fees paid using RYCOR Online Payments. RYCOR will provide Parents/Guardians with the convenience and ease of making payments from the comfort of your home, 24hrs a day.

Thank you for your support in using RYCOR Online Payment! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.

Throughout the school year, our students attend Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and take part in some events at École Mother Teresa School. To allow students to participate, all parents must complete the 2025–2026 Intown Transportation Consent Form.

Our first school Mass will take place at the church on September 12, so it is important that the consent form be completed beforehand. The form can be found online by following these steps:

1. Go to our school website.
2. Click on the PowerSchool link on the right hand side.
3. Click on School Fees and Forms on the left hand side.
4. Select your child's name under the "Students" tab.
5. Select "Due Now"
6. Complete form.

If you require any assistance, please contact our office.

Please note that ALL field trip forms will be completed online using this method moving forward.

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.

Permission to contact form https://forms.gle/89fvBk85NXMx2S9N7

Also new this year is a School Council Facebook page. Please follow ÉOLRS School Council

Canadian Parents for French (AB + NWT) is hosting a French Family Fun weekend in beautiful Canmore, AB on October 17-19.

This event is perfect for families with children in FSL, French Immersion, or Francophone schools who want to connect with other like-minded families while enjoying a weekend immersed in French language and culture.

Why Attend?

• Language immersion beyond the classroom: Let your children practice and expand their French in fun, real-world contexts.

• Community & connection: Build friendships, engage with supporting families, and strengthen the CPF network in a relaxed setting.

• Multi-generational fun: Activities are designed for kids (K–12), youth monitors (12–18), parents, and families as a whole.

For more information and to register, visit the following link: Canadian Parents for French website