SMP Sneak Peek Nov 9-13

Happy Friday and welcome to a preview of our upcoming week!

While next week is a short two day week for our students, it is filled with important moments for our school community. We look forward to connecting with you during our parent teacher interviews on Monday and Tuesday evenings. On Tuesday, our students and staff will also gather for our Remembrance Day ceremony to honor and remember those who served for our peace.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, and I hope you all enjoy a restful weekend ahead!

Mrs. Pikkert

Please note the correct performance dates and times:

• Wednesday, December 16 – Evening Performance at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, December 17 – Matinee Performance at 1:30 p.m.

• Thursday, December 17 – Evening Performance at 6:30 p.m.

As a result of these changes, our after-school rehearsal schedule has also been adjusted. We kindly ask that you review the updated rehearsal dates (posted below) and mark these changes on your family calendar to help ensure your child is able to attend.

Parent teacher conferences are happening on November 9 and 10. It is our goal to meet with every family! Follow the links below to sign up for a time:

November 9, 4PM-7PM

November 10, 4PM-7PM

Need help with Bookit? Check out this document with helpful tips and tricks!

We encourage you to talk about the 3 R’s at home! When school and home use the same language, it gives our children a strong, consistent foundation to succeed. Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a kind, safe place to learn.

A HUGE thank you to our parent volunteers for making hot lunch possible!

All hot lunch orders need to be placed through a Healthy Hunger account. If you are interested in participating in these hot lunches and already have an account with Healthy Hunger, just log into your account and add your child or children to your account. Click on the 'ORDER NOW' button next to each hot lunch date. Fill in your order form and either select 'PAY NOW' or 'ADD TO CART' if you would like to make an order for more than one hot lunch in a single transaction.

****Kinder parents- please ensure that you are ordering on the day that your child is in school***

**please remember that if you had an account last year, you will have to re-add your children this year to reflect their new grade/teacher**

If you are new to Healthy Hunger and have not registered an account, please register an account by following these steps:

1. Go to www.HealthyHunger.ca

2. Click “REGISTER ACCOUNT.” Then create your account.

3. Once your account has been created, add your children to the account and you are done!

Please login to PowerSchool to access and pay your transportation fees.

Bring the whole family out for an exciting night of hockey and fun! Special Family Night Out pricing includes:

• Adults: $22 per ticket
• Youth (ages 3–17): $14 per ticket

And there’s an added bonus! If there are more than 100 tickets sold, the Red Deer Rebels will donate $1 per ticket back to the school! Tickets are available HERE!

We are excited to share that our school Read-a-thon will be returning this year! The event is scheduled for March, and it is always such a fun way to celebrate reading and support our school community. Stay tuned for more details and information once we return in the new year!

Grade #M had some fabulous fun working through challenges with their pumpkins this week! Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers who cane in to help in these fun challenges. Students learned about comparing cumbers with the weight, they practiced balancing and problem solving, and they had tons of fun!

St. Mary's registration for 1st Eucharist and Confirmation is now available.

Click here for 1st Eucharist: Parents can choose to register in either the Fall session (Sept-Jan) or Spring session (Jan-May).

Click here for Confirmation

Click here to registration at Sacred Heart

As part of our school counselling and wellness programming, students have been learning about healthy eating, balanced meals, and “Eating the Rainbow”! 🥕🌈

Students have been exploring the Canadian Food Guide and learning how different foods help our bodies grow, learn, and have energy throughout the school day. We have talked about the importance of including a variety of foods in our meals and snacks, including vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and protein foods.

Our students have also been learning that eating a colourful variety of fruits and vegetables is a fun way to make sure we are getting a range of nutrients. The goal isn't perfection—it’s about making healthy choices, trying new foods, and finding foods that help our bodies feel their best!

Healthy & Easy Lunch Ideas 🥪

Packing nutritious lunches doesn't have to be complicated! Below are some helpful resources with simple, kid-friendly, and healthy meal and lunch ideas that families can try at home:

Strong4Life

We hope these resources provide some inspiration for creating balanced, nutritious, and delicious lunches for your children!

— Mme Kelsey, School Counsellor

Every youth deserves a safe place to play, learn, and grow. BGC of Red Deer & District is that place.
We provide fun after school and out-of-school programs and activities to give young people the opportunities to develop their potential and achieve their dreams.

Check out the posters below with school age programs available!

To learn more, or to sign up visit the YMCA of Northern Alberta website.