SES WEEKLY

Monday, November 2: School Interviews Bookings Open - 9:00 am

Monday, November 2: Fall Photo Individual Retakes - 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Tuesday, November 3: Learning Commons Club - 11:45 am to 12:15 pm

Tuesday, November 3: School Council Meeting - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, November 4: Grade 5 Homework Club - 11:40 am to 12:40 pm

Thurs/Fri, November 5, 6: Halloween Candy Trade-In - 8:53 am to 9:30 am

Friday, November 6: First Coffee Friday - 8:15 am

Friday, November 6: Hot Lunch - COBS Bread

We need your help in keeping our SES students safe during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up! We have received calls from concerned neighbours about some unsafe practices around our school, including students crossing between parked vehicles, jaywalking, and running across the road rather than using crosswalks. We have also had concerns about vehicles stopping in the middle of the road to let children out instead of safely pulling over to the curb.

Please help us keep every child safe by:

• Reminding children to use crosswalks and always look carefully before crossing.

• Ensuring students never run between parked cars or cross the road in unsafe locations.

• Pulling over safely to the curb before allowing children to exit your vehicle.

• Following all parking and traffic rules around the school.

During morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, our staff will be actively monitoring the area, gently redirecting students to use crosswalks, and reminding drivers to follow safe drop-off practices when needed. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to keep everyone safe.

Please also share this information with anyone else who may be transporting your child, including grandparents, relatives, caregivers, or carpool families, so we can all reinforce these important safety expectations.

We know mornings can be busy, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Our children's safety is a shared responsibility, and a few extra moments of care can make all the difference. Thank you for helping us keep our SES community safe! 💚💛

Our faith is at the heart of who we are at St. Elizabeth Seton. This space is where we share opportunities to grow in faith, celebrate together, and lift one another up both at school and within our parish community.

🛡️ Guardians of Hope This Week: 45 Students Recognized

Each week, we celebrate students who show hope in action by encouraging others, showing kindness, offering help, and finding ways to lift someone up.

We are so proud of our Guardians of Hope! 💚

These students are helping us live our “Remember, Seton... WE LIFT EACH OTHER UP!” culture in very real ways. 💚 We are proud of the students who are recognized each week and grateful for the many ways they are helping make SES a place where every child knows they belong, they are valued, and they have a voice.

🌟 A Guardian of Hope in Action:
Grade 1 student was recognized because they offered hope by:

Sweeping up the classroom after Art class without being asked.

Each week, we share a prayer written and read over the morning announcements by one of our students as a reflection of the faith, hope, and care within our SES community.

Dear Jesus

I am sorry that sometimes I fight with my brothers and

sometimes mean to others.

I hope everybody has a great year.

Thank you fo rthe rood on my head and

food on my table and

for my parents.

Amen

Written by grade 4 student, Abigail

Our Seton Apparel Store is officially open! 🎉 Shop your favorite Seton gear and show your school spirit wherever you go!

Orders must be placed by 11:59 p.m. on November 8th (orders will be delivered around December 1st).

Use this link to order today!

To access the forms you need your PowerSchool Parent Portal login information.

Families, we need your help! Several important school forms and fees for the 2026–2027 school year are now past due. If you have not yet completed these items, please take a few minutes to do so as soon as possible. Thank you to the families who have already taken care of these important tasks!

1. Student Information Update Forms – SchoolEngage

Alberta Education requires student information to be updated annually. Please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and select SchoolEngage from the menu on the left to review and complete your child’s Student Information Update Forms.

2. In-Town Charter Informed Consent – Rycor

Please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal, select Fees and Forms, and complete the In-Town Charter Informed Consent form if you have not already done so.

For help accessing permission forms in Rycor, please refer to the Rycor Parent Guide.

3. Student Activity Fee – $30 per student

The annual $30 Student Activity Fee supports school-wide and grade-level activities, special projects, and other experiences that enrich student life at SES.

To pay the fee, log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and select Fees and Forms. Rycor is generally easier to navigate on a desktop computer when making payments.

4. Transportation Fees

Transportation fees will begin appearing in student accounts in Rycor starting today. Please don’t worry if you do not see your child’s transportation fee listed yet, as our accounting team is actively working to add all fees to student accounts.

Please note: The due date for all fees listed in Rycor is November 16, 2026.

Thank you for your patience as these fees are added and for ensuring all outstanding balances are paid by the due date!

Access your PowerSchool Parent Portal here.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these outstanding forms and fees. Your support helps us keep student information current, ensure required permissions are in place, and provide meaningful learning experiences for our Seton students!

School Council Meeting

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Tuesday November 3, 2026

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Staff Room

All are welcome!!!

School Council Executive:

Co-Chair: Lindsey Huseby

Co-Chair: Serena Lodge

Treasurer: Jessica Mah

Secretary: Shannon Schalk

Join our Volunteer Call-Out List!

We know families are busy! That's why we're making it easier to find opportunities to lend a hand when your schedule allows.

Scan the QR code to join our Volunteer Call-Out List!

By signing up, you'll receive notifications about upcoming school events, activities and volunteer opportunities.

● No commitment to volunteer.

● No pressure to participate in every event.

● Simply receive the information and sign up when it works for your family!

Criminal Record Checks

A valid criminal record check on file with the school is strongly recommended for all individuals interested in volunteering.

Every helping hand makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our school community!

- Seton Parent Council

Hot lunch is open and ready for ordering

Healthy Hunger — School Lunch Program

See attached letter for how to sign up and all the reminders of how healthy hunger works!

https://healthyhunger.ca/images/parent_newInfo.pdf

REMINDER: Hot Lunch & Absences

If your child is away on a day that you have ordered hot lunch you have the option to pick-up their lunch at the office. If we do not hear from you, their lunch will be donated to another student.

If you want to pick up your child’s hot lunch order, please indicate this when you leave your attendance message.

Looking for some fun activities for your kids or family or parenting workshops? Take a look at these upcoming community events:

Check out the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery every Saturday for a family friendly craft.

Do you want to read to a furry friend? Katja, the Red Deer Public Library's facility dog in training is all ears!

Register for a 30 minute reading session with Katja. Children who struggle with reading will benefit from the opportunity to tackle their challenges in the presence of an accepting, non-judgmental animal companion. We will have a variety of reading materials available for the readers. Click here for more information and to sign up!

Registration for Winter CanSkate opens November 16th at 8am. Click here for more information.