Week at a Glance

Monday, September 15

• Have a Marvelous Monday!

Tuesday, September 16

• Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Wednesday, September 17

• Safety Drill: On Alert + Evacuation (Fire Drill)
• Have a Wonderful Wednesday

Thursday, September 18

• Have a Thoughtful Thursday
• School Council Meeting 6:30-8:00

Friday, September 19

• PD Day-No School for studdent

Upcoming Events:

• September 22 - Safety Drill: School bus evacuations
• September 26 -Terry Fox Run (Where Gold/Yellow)
• September 30 - No School: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• October 8 - Picture Day: All grades & M/W Kinder
• October 9 - Picture Day: T/TH Kinder & any missed
• Octomber 13 - No School: Thanksgiving Day
• October 20 - No School: PD Day
• November 5 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 4 -7pm
• November 6 -Parent/Teacher Interviews 4-7pm
• November 7-11 -No School: Fall Break
• November 13 -Picture Retake Day
• November 28 -No School: PD Day

Schools are considered to be one of the safest places in our community. However, in reality, an emergency can occur at any time. Throughout the year, we conduct training and drills to prepare our students and staff for possible emergency situations.

We will be holding the following drills this week on Wednesday morning:

1. On Alert: This protocol is used to advise the school of a possible emergency. Students remain in their classes, attendance is taken, and further instructions are communicated based on the nature of the incident.
2. Evacuation: This is used when it is safer to be outside of the building than inside. All students and staff leave the building and go to an alternate location. This may mean only going outside and away from the building until it is safe to re-enter the school. In other cases, we may need to go to an evacuation center. In the event of a real evacuation, parents would be notified of the alternate through our Crisis Notification Network.
3. All Clear: Used to indicate that the incident has come to a closure.

For more information, please visit our school website where you will find detailed information about our Emergency Response Plan including a helpful video and details about all of our protocols and procedures.

As we begin a new school year, a reminder that school fees are now due. Our school fees are as follows:

• All students: $40 School Activity Fee
• Grade 3 & 4 English students: $7 Agenda Fee

Parents can pay their fees using the instructions below:

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) is pleased to advise the RYCOR Online payments are accessible through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Methods of payment include Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard and Debit Mastercard.

Please note: Interac Debit cards cannot be processed online at this time.

How do I use RYCOR Online Payments?

1. Visit our school’s website

2. Click on the sidebar link to access PowerSchool

3. Sign in using your PowerSchool Username and Password

4. Click on link, “School Fees and Forms”, located on the left hand side

5. Please follow the instructions provided on screen when you are taken to RYCOR. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

What if I don’t have a PowerSchool Account Yet?

1. Visit our school’s website

2. Click on the sidebar link to access PowerSchool

3. Click on Create Account -located beside the Sign in Tab

4. Complete the top portion with name, username, password and your email address

5. You will be asked for a “Net Access ID” and “Net Access Password” for at least one child registered with RDCRS

6. The ID and Password are specific to each individual student. (If you do not have these handy, please contact the school office for assistance.)

What if I have more than one child to pay fees for?

All students within the RDCRS division must be linked in your PowerSchool Parent Account in order for them to appear together under the online payment parent account. With a few simple mouse clicks, parents can view assessed fees, any outstanding balances, and pay for all of their children in a single transaction.

Will the school continue to accept school fee payments by cash?

1. Yes, however, it is our long-term goal to have all fees paid using RYCOR Online Payments. RYCOR will provide Parents/Guardians with the convenience and ease of making payments from the comfort of your home, 24hrs a day.

Thank you for your support in using RYCOR Online Payment! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.

Throughout the school year, our students attend Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and take part in some events at École Mother Teresa School. To allow students to participate, all parents must complete the 2025–2026 Intown Transportation Consent Form.

Our first school Mass will take place at the church on September 12, so it is important that the consent form be completed beforehand. The form can be found online by following these steps:

1. Go to our school website.
2. Click on the PowerSchool link on the right hand side.
3. Click on School Fees and Forms on the left hand side.
4. Select your child's name under the "Students" tab.
5. Select "Due Now"
6. Complete form.

If you require any assistance, please contact our office.

Please note that ALL field trip forms will be completed online using this method moving forward.

If you would like your child to receive First Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in 2026, please register your child through the parish office. The deadline for registration is Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Download the REGISTRATION FORM and PIPA FORM from the parish website (linked below) or call the office for the forms to be e-mailed. Return the forms to the office in person or by mail, e-mail, or put it in the envelope in collection basket during Sunday collection. Children receive usually First Holy Communion in Grade 2.

There is an Organizational Meeting for Parents Only at the church on Thursday, September 25 @ 7:00 pm.