Week at a Glance
October 12-16
Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving, ECJL Families!
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for our wonderful ECJL community. We are thankful for the support, kindness, and enthusiasm our families bring to our school each day. We hope you enjoy this special long weekend with your loved ones, making memories, sharing good food, and taking time to appreciate all the little things that make us grateful.
Wishing all our ECJL families a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!
From the Principal
School Fees
Thank you for paying the beginning-of-the-year school fees. Just over 65% of our families have made this payment, which greatly helps our School Council plan for the year. We kindly ask that you make this payment as soon as you are able.
School Forms
Thank you to our families who have completed their Student Update forms in SCHOOL ENGAGE, which is a tab in PowerSchool. We are still missing 160 forms so we ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this task.
Messages for Students
If you need to pass along a message to your child, please call the school office at 403-347-7830 before 3:00pm. The office becomes particularly busy after this time, making it difficult to deliver messages before the dismissal bell at 3:17pm
Student safety is our priority. Calling before 3:00pm helps us ensure your child receives your message in time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
This Week
Monday October 12
- Thanksgiving Day - No School
Tuesday October 13
- L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards : Grade 2
Wednesday October 14
- L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards : Grade 3
Thursday October 15
- L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards : Grade 4
Friday October 16
- L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards : Grade 5
Halloween Costume
We’ll be celebrating Halloween at school on October 30! Students are welcome to wear a costume, but please remember that costumes must be school-appropriate, comfortable, and safe. Masks may be worn during the Halloween parade and for pictures only. Please note that the school is not responsible for providing or replacing batteries needed for costumes. Inflatable costumes can also make it difficult for students to sit comfortably and participate in classroom activities, so please keep this in mind when choosing a costume. No realistic weapons or costumes that interfere with learning, movement, or visibility. Let’s have a fun and safe Halloween celebration together!
Update Forms - Power School
Student Update Forms were sent to families earlier this month 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. The deadline was September 30. WE'RE STILL MISSING 170 FORMS! If you need assistance please email Mme Bouchard (brigitte.bouchard@rdcrs.ca) with your child's full name.
Play - Audition
Community Donation Request: Mini Marché Option Program!
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!
Last week
Faith Update
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.
People of Discipleship
Canadian Parents For French
Join CPF AB & NWT for Falling into French!
A weekend of French, family, and connection in beautiful Canmore, AB!
Spend a weekend in the mountains with families from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories at Falling into French Weekend.
Hosted annually by Canadian Parents for French Alberta & Northwest Territories, this family-friendly event brings parents, caregivers, children, volunteers, and French-language education supporters together for a weekend of activities, learning, and community connection.
Whether your family is new to French or already uses French regularly, everyone is welcome.
- October 23-25, 2026
- Canmore, AB
- Chateau Canmore, 1718 Bow Valley Trail Canmore, AB T1W 2X3
ACFA Régionale de Red Deer
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
A new language, new possibilities . Your French journey starts here!
For more information:
403-872-2671
info.reddeer@acfa.ab.ca
Central Alberta Child Advocacy Center
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Upcoming
October 9 -20: L'Esprit de L'aigle Awards
October 16 – 23 : Catholic Education Week
October 19: PD Day- No school
October 22: Wear Blue for Catholic Education
October 22: Grade 6 - Francophone Music Workshop ACFA
October 27: Fall Individual Retake Day
October 29 : Field Trip- Alberta Sports Hall of Fame : Alternatif Sport Class
October 30: Halloween at School
Visit our website to see more upcoming dates!
Contact Info
École Camille J. Lerouge School
Website: www.camilleschool.ca
Location: 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 3A8
Phone: 403-347-7830
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