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May 2026

Monday

• Victoria Day- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

• Family Wellness Worker on site

Wednesday

• Holy Redeemer Track Meet at SAP- Grade 5 to Grade 8
• Early Dismissal- 2:00pm

Thursday

• Mini Legends- Whole school Track and Field Day

• Grade 6 LA PAT Part A (9am)
• Kindergarten Ocean Explorers program at WEM (9:30am)

Coming up

May 25- Grade 1& 2 Faith Assembly at 8:15am- All Families welcome

May 25- Grade 4 Field trip- Activate (10:30am - 2pm)

May 26- EIAA Track Meet at SAP

May 26- Grade 3 Field trip- Edmonton Valley Zoo (8:30am- 2:30pm)

May 26- Grade 6 PAT ELA Part B (9am)

May 27- Grade 1 Field trip at the Strathcona Museum (8:45am- 11:15am)

May 27- Early Dismissal 2:00pm

School Calendar

A reminder - if Mrs. Makkinga or PAC is not notified what to do with hot lunches if your child is absent - lunch is given away to students who may not receive a hot lunch. You can make or cancel any orders five days prior to serving day.

Registration is now open! We encourage you to share this information with friends, family, and members of our community who may be interested.

To register, please click here.

As we begin preparations for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask that all families complete the Next Year Intentions form in PowerSchool.

To access the form:

1. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

2. Select your child’s name (if you have more than one student).

3. Click on Forms from the left-hand menu.

4. Select the Next Year Intentions Form and complete the required information.

5. Be sure to click Submit at the bottom of the form.
   
   

This information is very important for staffing and planning purposes. We ask that you complete the form at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us prepare for a successful school year.

Kind regards,

Holy Redeemer Office Team

During registration at the feeder schools, many great questions came up about what comes next for students entering Grade 9.

To help support this transition, we will be hosting a Grade 9 Transition Information Night on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at ABJ in the large gymnasium. Please share this information with your Grade 8 students and their families.

During the session, we will cover a variety of topics, including:

• Introductions to our school teams
• What to expect during the Grade 9 Registration Day in August
• What the first few days of school will look like
• An overview of the open campus concept and lunch routines
• Available student supports
• Clubs and athletic opportunities
• A school tour

…and more.

We encourage students and their parents/guardians to attend to help make the transition to Grade 9 as smooth as possible.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sara Glass

Counsellor
Archbishop Jordan High School
Phone Direct - 780.467.2121 ext.1200

Email - sarag@eics.ab.ca

For youth entering Grade 7 in the upcoming school year

This engaging and experiential workshop helps youths prepare for the move to junior high through fun short hands-on activities, and meaningful conversations. Youth will learn about managing stress, embracing change, building resilience, and developing practical skills to support a confident transition. There will be time to ask questions, chance to meet others who are starting Grade 7 too and build confidence for Grade 7—plus, pizza is included!

In partnership with the Strathcona County Library.

Date: Thursday, May 28

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Centre
401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

Please note: Limited spots left and registration is required. Register now.

Making the Leap: Navigating Your Child’s Move to Junior High

For caregivers of youth entering junior high in Fall 2026

This registered, parent-only session supports caregivers in understanding common junior high stressors and “jitters.” Participants will learn practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in their children as they navigate this exciting period of growth and change.

In partnership with the Strathcona Count Family Resource Network.

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Family Resource Network Building
160 Festival Way

Register now

Hello Parents,

Your Parent Council will be hosting a Track & Field Concession for our Mini Legends Day at the school on Thursday, May 21, 2026!

To help minimize waste and avoid over-purchasing, we are offering pre-orders for concession items. Pre-orders can be placed through your Healthy Hunger account and the deadline to pre-order is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Extra items will be available on a first come, first served basis, while pre-orders guarantee your items. Please read all item descriptions carefully before placing your order.

Concession Options Available for Pre-Order:

Hot Dog Combo – $6
Includes:
• One Hot Dog
• One Juice Box
• Choice of Snack: Goldfish Crackers or Rice Krispies Treat

Solo Hot Dog – $3

Snacks – $2 Each
• Pringles
• Nerd Clusters
• Sour Patch Kids

Gatorade – $3

We will also be looking for volunteers to help organize and distribute concession items the morning of the event. Your support is always greatly appreciated!

Thank you for supporting your Holy Redeemer Parent Council!

BGC Strathcona has partnered with South Cooking Lake hall to bring their Youth Nights out to this community on the following dates this rest of this school year (with the hope of possibly next year!):

• Friday, June 12th

We would like to welcome back Mrs. Lindsay Andreychuk as our School Wellness Worker. Please stay tuned for her updates in this section.

Service Delivery

Each school is staffed with a Family Wellness Worker (FWW), who works under the direction of their School Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Faith & Wellness. FWW's receive clinical guidance from a Registered Psychologist.

The primary function of the Family Wellness team is to provide social and emotional support to students and families. Family Wellness Workers meet with students and parents to assess needs, set goals, identify required supports, and plan appropriate interventions.

They collaborate with school system staff and community resources to build a “village” of support around students/families who are struggling.

Referrals

Parental consent is required for FWW services.

Referrals to the Family Wellness Program may be made by students, parents/guardians, school administration, teachers, or other school staff (e.g. school counsellor or inclusive learning facilitator, etc.).

Parents and guardians can access these services by speaking with the Principal or contacting the school's Family Wellness Worker directly.