SMP Sneak Peek October 19-23

Happy Friday! It has been such a delight watching our students play, learn, and fill our school with so much energy and joy every day.

As we look ahead to next week, please keep in mind that the mornings and outdoor recesses are getting much cooler. Sending your child to school with a warm coat, hat, and gloves will help ensure they stay comfortable while playing outside with their friends.

We are also looking forward to our Grade 5 Rosary celebration next week at 2:00 PM. Parents and families are warmly invited to join us for this beautiful afternoon gathering.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead!

Mrs. Pikkert

Our Grade 5 students will receive their very own rosaries, blessed by Father Andrew, and learn how to use them to pray. To celebrate, the class will participate in a living rosary where each student represents a bead along the chain to lead our school community in prayer.

For those new to the tradition, Catholics pray the Hail Mary as a way to ask Mary, the mother of Jesus, to pray with us and for us to God. She is deeply loved and very special to God, and having her prayers with us is a wonderful comfort!

Parents and families are warmly invited to join us for this special gathering

World Catholic Education Day is a special time for us to celebrate the unique gift of Catholic schools and the strong faith community we share. On this day, students and staff wear blue as a symbol of unity, peace, and our devotion to Mary, who is often represented by the color blue in our faith tradition. We look forward to seeing our hallways filled with blue as we mark this meaningful occasion together!

Bring the whole family out for an exciting night of hockey and fun! Special Family Night Out pricing includes:

• Adults: $22 per ticket
• Youth (ages 3–17): $14 per ticket

And there’s an added bonus! If there are more than 100 tickets sold, the Red Deer Rebels will donate $1 per ticket back to the school! Tickets are available HERE!

EVERY PARENT MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM!

Please fill out the in town transportation permission form. It is now available in your child’s PowerSchool account under Forms and Fees.

This form must be completed before any student can participate in local field trips.

To support focused learning, mental health, and positive social interactions, students must keep personal mobile devices (cell phones, smartwatches, connected fitness trackers, and tablets) turned off or on silent and stored out of view (in lockers or backpacks) during all instructional time.

Exceptions

In accordance with Alberta Education directives and RDCRS Administrative Procedure 114, exceptions during instructional time are permitted only for:

• Medical & Health Needs: Pre-approved monitoring or medical management (e.g., diabetes management).

• Documented Learning Needs: Explicit accommodations specified in a student’s Individualized Program Plan (IPP).

• Educational Purposes: Approved, specific instructional activities under teacher direction.

Expectations & Privacy

• Parent Communication: To avoid class disruptions, parents are asked not to contact students directly on personal devices during instructional time. Urgent messages or emergencies must be directed to the main school office.

• Privacy: Personal devices are strictly prohibited in washrooms, change rooms, and designated private areas.

• Confiscation: Misused devices will be secured in the main office and returned to parents.

• Responsibility: The school and division assume no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged personal electronic items brought to school.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, understanding, and support in creating a focused and safe learning environment for our students.

Please complete the 2026-2027 RDCRS Student Information Update Form for your child(ren)

This form is required and will, in most cases, take approximately 2-3 minutes to complete.

How to access the 2026-2027 RDCRS Student Information Update Form:

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

• If you are unsure of your username/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 and select the last button on the left-hand side)

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

• Look for the 2026-2027 RDCRS Student Information Update Form on the right-hand side of the screen.

• To open the form, click the blue, "Open" button under 2026-2027 RDCRS Student Information Update Form.

• After opening the form, please look over the information carefully and make updates if necessary. Advance through the pages using the Next button at the bottom of the page.

• 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.

Mrs. Barre and Miss Eleniak's Grade 1's prepared for thanksgiving together with crafts, conversations, and treats!

St. Mary's registration for 1st Eucharist and Confirmation is now available.

Click here for 1st Eucharist: Parents can choose to register in either the Fall session (Sept-Jan) or Spring session (Jan-May).

Click here for Confirmation

Click here to registration at Sacred Heart

Every youth deserves a safe place to play, learn, and grow. BGC of Red Deer & District is that place.
We provide fun after school and out-of-school programs and activities to give young people the opportunities to develop their potential and achieve their dreams.

Check out the posters below with school age programs available!

To learn more, or to sign up visit the YMCA of Northern Alberta website.