Week at a Glance

Student Update Forms were sent to families earlier this week through PowerSchool. Please log in to PowerSchool → School Engage to review and submit the form. Families should also check School Fees and Forms to complete any applicable In-Town Transportation/Walking Forms. Middle School families should also complete the Athletics Forms, including the Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Athletic Eligibility Form for female students ages 12 and older.

Monday September 14

• Happy Monday!

Tuesday September 15

• Enjoy Tuesday!

Wednesday September 16

• Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Thursday September 17

• Terry Fox Run

Friday September 18

• PD Day - No School

At École Camille J. Lerouge, cell phones and smart watches must be off and away during the school day to minimize distractions and support learning and positive interactions.

• Cell phones: Turned off/silent and stored in the student’s locker—not carried in pockets, binders, clothing, or backpacks.
• Smart watches: May be worn, but calling, messaging, gaming, social media, and other phone-like functions are not permitted.
• The expectations apply during classes, transitions, lunch, and recess.
• Middle school students may use phones before and after the school day.
• For urgent messages, parents should contact the school office at 403-347-7830.
• Students who need to contact a parent should speak with a staff member or visit the office.

If a device is used during the school day:

1. First occurrence: Device goes to the office and may be picked up by the student at the end of the day.
2. Second occurrence: Same process; a parent/guardian may be contacted.
3. Third and subsequent occurrences: Device remains at the office and must be picked up by a parent/guardian.

Exceptions may be made for approved medical, health, accessibility, or learning needs. Families should contact administration to arrange an appropriate plan.

We appreciate families’ support in helping students stay focused on learning, friendships, and being part of our school community.

The 2026–2027 school calendar is attached for your reference. We encourage families to review important dates, including school holidays, professional development days, and other key events, as they plan for the upcoming school year. We look forward to another wonderful year of learning and growth at École Camille J. Lerouge!

It is going to be a fantastic year of athletics at Camille J. Lerouge Middle School. Whether you're running, serving, passing, competing, cheering from the sidelines, or trying something new, we encourage all students to get involved, challenge yourself, and represent our school with pride!

Run hard. Play hard. Support each other

Our running lessons have officially begun in PE as we prepare for our annual Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 17th.

Students will be working on pacing, endurance, and running strategies as they prepare to participate in this important school event. The Terry Fox Run is a great opportunity for our students to challenge themselves while supporting Terry's vision of raising money for cancer research.

Run Your Way to the Wolf Trot!

This year, middle school students will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2nd Annual Wolf Trot, hosted by St. Francis of Assisi School on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

How do I qualify?
Simply finish in the Top 5 at our Terry Fox Run in your grade/gender race!

So get your running shoes ready and give it your best effort on September 17th. You could earn a spot representing Camille J. Lerouge at the Wolf Trot!

Wolf Trot Race Schedule With Time Race Distance

Race Distances:

• Grades 6 & 7: 2 km
• Grades 8 & 9: 3 km

Good luck to all of our runners!

Our Senior Volleyball teams have officially been selected! We are excited to get the season underway.

A special thank you goes out to our coaches for volunteering their time and helping our athletes develop their skills:

• Senior Girls: M. Swensrude
• Senior Boys: Mme Larose

First Games — Next Wednesday

Our first senior volleyball games are coming up next Wednesday!

Senior Boys: Away at Hunting Hills

Senior Girls: Home vs. Innisfail

Junior volleyball tryouts are still underway!

Students interested in participating should continue to check the athletics calendar for upcoming tryout and practice times.

Athletics Calendar:
Camille J. Lerouge Gym & Athletics Calendar

The calendar will be the best place to find the most up-to-date information about practice times, tryouts, games, and schedule changes.

Dear School Families,

This term, our middle school students are excited to launch a brand-new option class called Mini Marché! In this hands-on course, students will learn fiber arts (crochet, knotting) and natural cosmetic formulation while building real-world business skills and practicing oral French. Products created in class will be sold at upcoming school events, with net proceeds donated to local Red Deer charities chosen by our students.

To help stretch our budget and promote sustainability, we are seeking donations of gently used or surplus craft supplies. If you have any of the following items cluttering your craft space, we would gratefully accept them at the front office:

• Yarn: Any skeins or partial skeins of worsted weight yarn (cotton or acrylic).

• Embroidery Floss: Any colors/skeins for friendship bracelets.

• Glass Jars: Clean, small mason jars or baby food jars (with lids) for candles.

• Fabric Scraps: Clean cotton fabric remnants or clean thrifted cotton shirts/sheets for sewing upcycled accessories.

• Crochet Hooks or Knitting Needles: Any size rubber or metal hooks you no longer use.

Nous vous remercions chaleureusement pour votre générosité et votre soutien de nos jeunes entrepreneurs !

Thank you for your generosity and support of our young French Immersion artisans!

Families are invited to register their children for First Eucharist and Confirmation through St. Mary’s Parish. First Eucharist registration offers a choice of Fall (September–January) or Spring (January–May) sessions. Please visit St. Mary’s Parish website for registration details and more information.

IT’S OFFICIAL: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Ready to learn French in a friendly, welcoming environment? Now is the perfect time to get started!

ACFA Régionale de Red Deer is officially opening registration for its Beginner French Lessons.

• Classes available in the evenings and on weekends
• Red Deer
• Fee-based classes
• Beginner level

Looking for fun activities for your child this fall? The YMCA of Red Deer is offering a variety of Child & Youth Programs for children and youth ages 3–16. Check out the attached poster for program details, dates, and times. Funding support is also available for eligible families.

September 30 : National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School

October 2: Calgary Zoo - Grade 9

October 9 - 20 : L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards

October 12 : Thanksgiving Day - No School

October 16 – 23 : Catholic Education Week

École Camille J. Lerouge School

Website: www.camilleschool.ca
Location: 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3A8

Phone: 403-347-7830
Facebook: École Camille J. Lerouge School