Newsletter

It is such a joy to have our school family together again. The hallways are filled with laughter, learning, and the beautiful energy that comes when students and staff are reunited in community. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership in your child’s education at SJC.

As we enter November, we look forward to many opportunities that will help our students grow in both learning and spirit. Teachers are working intentionally to ensure students feel confident, supported, and engaged in their academic journey. Classroom routines are back in place, and students are diving into their work with enthusiasm and care.

Beyond academics, this is a time of year when our school truly comes alive with events and experiences that foster joy, community, and faith. In the coming weeks, students will participate in:

• Meaningful liturgical celebrations and acts of service

• Classroom and school-wide learning activities

• Opportunities for creativity, leadership, and friendship

We are incredibly proud of our students for their resilience, kindness, and willingness to learn which continue to inspire us. We are also grateful for our staff, who are dedicated to teaching with excellence and nurturing each child in mind, body, and spirit.

May this month be filled with peace and hope for your family. With God’s grace, we look forward to finishing 2025 strong, united in faith and focused on what matters most: helping every child learn, grow, and experience the joy of Catholic education.

Thank you for your continued support of our school. As always, if I can support you or your family at all, please contact me at 403-362-5989 or at aschell@redeemer.ab.ca.

St. Joseph...pray for us.

Andrea Schell

Alberta Education requires parents to review their child’s demographic information including home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and medical information. In addition to this mandate, the more complete information we have regarding your child, the better equipped we are to care for them. This information is gathered annually via the Student Information Update.

Thank you for your attention to this task.

For the 2025 – 2026 school year, CTR Catholic is reemphasizing the significance of daily attendance, which is crucial for student success. Homework, Google Classroom, and making up for missed class time do not replace the interactive and engaging teaching and learning experiences that take place during class. Students must be in class daily.

Some things I have booked for you:

We hope to attend the Medicine Hat College Open House again this year by bus.

The Medicine Hat Campus Open House will be November 12, 2025 11:00am-7:00pm.

Follow the Career Counselling Google Classroom for all updates and details.

Mrs Jenell Petkus: jpetkus@redeemer.ab.ca

Mr Pat Wiens: pwiens@redeemer.ab.ca

Grade 12 Google Classroom Code: 6rinxaq

Grade 11 Google Classroom Code: tekj2ki

Grade 10 Google Classroom Code: rsgvscn2

New availability will open up each week.

Book a Face-to-face meeting at SJC in Mrs Petkus' office about career counseling, academic advising, scholarship applications, high school courses and pathways, EAL support, and applying to post-secondary!

Please be sure to show up for your scheduled time. Come to the front office and check in with Ms Brown. Please check with your teacher BEFORE coming to see me, I look forward to meeting with you!

The CTR Family-School Liaison Program supports students by providing strategies for emotional regulation and mental health, rooted in Catholic values of compassion, empathy, and respect. Through individualized support, this program helps students build coping skills, manage stress, and navigate challenges. Collaboration with families ensures a holistic approach, fostering well-being and faith-based healing, both at school and home. Contact Leslie Smith for more information at 403-362-5989 or lssmith@redeemer.ab.ca.

Monday: Chicken Kebab with Fries - $7.00

Tuesday: Honey Garlic Chicken with Fries- $7.00

Wednesday: Cheese and BBQ Sweet potato with Chicken- $8.00

Thursday: Fried Rice with BBQ Pork - $10.00

• MUNICIPAL RATEPAYERS CAN DIRECT TAXES TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION: To show your support for Catholic education in the province, Catholic homeowners (or co-owners) can instruct municipalities to direct their property taxes to the Roman Catholic Separate School District. Ratepayers can visit their local municipality office to inquire about a request for change, if they did not originally declare their taxes to be directed to Catholic Education. For more information read School Support Notice Fact Sheet.

School Cash Online now offers faster payment methods!

Apple Pay and Google Pay are now available on School Cash Online, making payments quicker and more convenient. Enjoy faster checkout, enhanced security, and easy payments using your mobile device. Over 70% of parents use mobile devices for School Cash Online and these updates make it even more convenient! Learn more here.

To show your support for Catholic education in the province, Catholic homeowners (or co-owners) can instruct municipalities to direct their property taxes to the Roman Catholic Separate School District. Ratepayers can visit their local municipality office to inquire about a request for change, if they did not originally declare their taxes to be directed to Catholic Education. For more information read School Support Notice Fact Sheet.