WEEK AT A GLANCE
September 7 - 11
Upcoming Dates
Sept 7 - No School
Sept 9 - School Council AGM
Sept 23 - Photo Day
Sept 30 - No School: Truth & Reconciliation Day
St. Lorenzo Ruiz News
π Thank you to our staff, students and families for such a great start up! π
RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2026-2027
It's that time of year again! You may have noticed we sent out the RDCRS Student Information Update Form 2026-2027 today. This document is a mandatory document that MUST be submitted for every student at the start of the school year. The purpose is to verify the information we have for each student is accurate and up to date. All you have to do is open the document, verify the information hasn't changed and submit. If you make any changes to the information, please save and submit.
GET YOUR SMILES READY
School Communication
Don't miss out on important school information!
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools uses PowerSchool SchoolMessenger for parent communications.
To opt in for text messages:
- Grab your phone.
- Text βYβ to 978338.
New to RDCRS families: You will need to opt in to receive this communication.
Everyone else: If you are not receiving our emails, it probably means you have unsubscribed and need to call the office to have us resolve it. If you are not receiving our text messages, please follow these instructions.
This is a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date with news, reminders, and urgent alerts from your school!
Please click on the link for more information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION
Transportation services for late registrations may be delayed until September 30th. As new registrations come in, we need to modify routes, student counts, stops, and bus assignments to accommodate the additional students.
Our Middle School CTF Options
Here are our exciting CTF choices for our students that have
career pathways or career skills connections
Come check out P.O.D nights!
We are a youth ministry in the Red Catholic School Division. We run youth groups, retreats, and event for students in grades 6-12. We are located in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Innisfail, and Olds. We strive to help youth grow and discover their faith with Christ
People of Discipleship website
Parking
Reminder: The City of Red Deer placed new signs in front of our school. The section out front of our main doors has now been split into three sections. As you pull up, the first section is a City Bus lane with no public parking. The second section is RDCRS specialized bus lane with no public parking between the hours of 8-9am and 2:30-3:30pm. The third section is student drop and go with where drivers must remain in their vehicles. The North Parking Lot, located closest to the Foundations and Blended Program entrance, is designated for guest and parent parking. Some staff will also be required to park in this lot. The South East lot, near the Grade 9 doors, is reserved for staff parking and the bus roundaboutβparents are asked not to park in this area. Finally, we ask all families to be mindful of our neighbors by avoiding parking in front of houses or in nearby alleys, as this creates safety concerns.This is especially important on game nights when we have an abundance of visitors parking near the school.
Attendance
If your child is leaving early or is being picked up by someone else, please contact the office to let us know. We do need to hear straight from the parent if this is happening. Thank you for your understanding!
Bus Status - IMPORTANT
It is important for families to have access to the bus status notifications so they are aware of any changes to the bus drop off and pick up times. There are two ways to view the status of your child's bus status. You can either go to our website and look at the bus status on the right hand side or you can download the Bus Status 4 App in your app store. The app is available for both apple or android users.
Download the New Bus Status App!
Bus Status 4 for iOS and Android notifies you when your school bus is cancelled or delayed.
Please download the Bus Status app at your earliest convenience to continue or to receive school bus notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. To install this app, please follow the directions below:
Step 1: Download the Bus Status app by Box Clever.
Step 2: Open the app and select Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools from the list (you only need to select your district the first time you open the app. Bus Status will remember your selection).
Step 3: Go to All Buses. Tap the star to add a bus to My Buses.
Step 4: Youβll receive a notification when one of your buses is delayed, cancelled, or early.
Step 5: Tap the bell icon to see general notifications from Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.
Contact Us!
If you need to reach our office for any reason, please contact our main line at 403-406-7365. This is also the number to call should you need to call in your child's attendance. This number is always available on our website.
Highlights of the Week
Counselling Corner
Counselling Referral Form
Please click here to access our Counselling referral form.
The Red Deer Youth Council (RDYC) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
We're looking for youth in Grades 9-12 who live or attend school in Red Deer and want to:
Meet new people
Build leadership skills
Have a voice in their community
Be part of something meaningful
The commitment is only about 2-3 meetings per month, and spaces are limited. Applications close on September 20, 2026.
Youth can apply online: https://redcap.link/RDYC0607 or pick up paper applications as listed on the attached poster.
Golden Eagle Athletics
There are many ways to get involved at SLR β whether you are competing for a school team, developing your skills through intramurals, or simply supporting your Golden Eagles teammates!
βSeniorβ Volleyball tryouts.
Senior tryouts began this week and kicked off for our Senior girls on Thursday.
Senior Girls Volleyball Tryouts are Thursday, Sept 3 from 3:10 - 4:45 and Wednesday, September 9 from 3:10 - 4:45.
Senior Boys Volleyball tryouts are Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10 from 3:10 - 4:45!!
Grade nine students only will qualify to play for our Senior team and will not be eligible to play on the Junior 1 or Junior 2 teams at St. Lorenzo.
Junior Volleyball tryouts
Junior Girls : Tuesday, September 15th and Thursday, September 17th 3:10 - 4:45
Junior Boys: Monday MORNING FROM 7:00AM - 8:20AM and Wednesday, September 16 from 3:10 - 4:45
Please note - If a Grade 7 or 8 student attends Senior tryouts but does not make the Senior team, they will still have the opportunity to participate in the Junior league. We strongly encourage these students to also attend the Junior tryouts so our coaches can evaluate them for a Jr team.
Students in Grades 7 and 8 who do not feel comfortable trying out at the Senior level do not have to attend Senior tryouts. They can simply attend the Junior tryouts and focus on earning a spot on one of our Junior teams.
Grade 6 students should plan to attend the Junior tryouts. This is their opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete for a spot on a Junior team.
π WHAT IF I DON'T MAKE A TEAM?
Not making a competitive team does not mean the end of your athletic journey!
Students who do not make a team but are still interested in volleyball and improving their athletic skills will be encouraged to participate in our intramural program during lunch hour/recess. Intramurals are a great way to stay active, build skills, develop confidence, and continue being part of our athletic community.
Come out, give it your best, and show us what you can do! π¦
πββοΈπββοΈ RUN CLUB IS CALLING ALL RUNNERS!
Do you love to run? Lace up your shoes and come join the SLR Run Club! π¦ πββοΈ
Miss Dorval and Miss Katie will be leading our Run Club crew, and they are excited to get everyone moving!
If you love running or want to give it a try, come sign up in the gym and we will pass the information on to your coaches! Thereβs always time to soar but letβs get hit the ground! π¦ πββοΈπββοΈ
Running club practice will happen September 9,16 and the 23rd from 3:20 - 4:00pm. (Not mandetory, but great practice and conditioning)
**RACE OPPORTUNITY β OCTOBER 1**
Just like last year, runners will have the opportunity to participate in a race at Riverbend Recreation Centre on October 1. This is a great chance to challenge yourself, represent SLR, and enjoy the excitement of running alongside other students.
**π CWAJHAA CROSS COUNTRY RUN **
This year, our runners will also have the opportunity to participate in a CWAJHAA Cross Country run! More details will be shared as they become available.
Cafeteria Menu
Eagles Nest Cafe
Online ordering for November's Eagles Nest Cafe is available at slr.hotlunches.net
Access code is: slr
New monthly menus will be posted to the website 7 days before the start of the next month.
Please seee parent letter for more information.
School Council
School Council meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6pm in the multicultural space at St. Lorenzo Ruiz. We encourage all our parents and guardians to join us!
If you have interest in any of these Council positions for next year, please email the school council email below. We will also be providing more information regarding this in the future.
Chair/Secretary/Vice Chair/Special Events/Communication Rep/Fundraising Rep
Next meeting Wednesday September 9, 2026.
Email: slr.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
General Information
Safety
As noted in the signage at our front entrance, to support the safety in and around our school we have indoor and outdoor cameras.
Division News
School Hosts Wanted
Please see the poster for more information.
Community News
Canada Homestay Network
Please see important information from Canada Homestay Network.