WEEK AT A GLANCE
December 4 - 8
Upcoming Dates
December 3 - First Sunday of Advent (Hope)
December 8 - PD Day
December 8 - Division Faith Day
December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent (Peace)
Devember 12 - Band and Choir Advent Concert 6:30 - 8:30 pm
December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent (Joy)
December 19 - Advent Mass 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
December 24 Fouth Sunday of Advent (Love)
December 23-January 7 - Christmas Break
St. Lorenzo Ruiz News
SLR Bands & Choir Advent Concert
School Photos
We have had a few parents asking when they will be receiving school photos. We reached out to Edge Imaging and they indicated to us that orders were just sent out and we should be receiving them next week. Thank you so much for your patience.
Festival of Trees
Last week our Grade 7-9 Band students and choir (SLR Vocal Soul) students took the stage at Festival of Trees at the Westerner. This marked both groups first performances outside of the school walls and they were absolutely fantastic. Mrs. Demuynck is so proud of all of their hard work and musicianship!
Staff Dress Down for Charity
You may notice that some staff are dressed casually next week as funds for staff dress down go towards local families in need this holiday season.
Gulls Foundation Grant
We received a grant from the Gulls Foundation for $2500 for this year and next to support some positive mental health initiatives for students within our school. We are so excited about this support from the Gulls Foundation and how we can use it to support our students' mental health wellness.
Catholic Social Services (CSS) Giving Tree Christmas Project
We are very excited to announce we are getting closer to our goal of $1000.00, thanks to the generous donations from our families.
Contribute to the 2023 CSS GIving Tree Campaign this holiday season by purchasing a Walmart gift card valued at $25 or $50. In addition, our office is happy to accept cash donations of any amount. Please label the donation "CSS Giving Tree."
Donations can be dropped off at the St.Lorenzo office until December 4th, 2023. Thank you for your donations and for supporting families within Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
Contact Us!
We wanted to let you know that we are aware of google having the incorrect phone number for our school and are working to get it resolved. If you need to reach our office for any reason, please contact our main line at 403-406-7365. This is also the number to call should you need to call in your child's attendance. This number is alway available on our website. We thank you for your understanding.
Student Information Update Forms are PAST DUE
IMPORTANT: The deadline has passed and we are still waiting for over half our families to fill out this form.
You should have received notification that the 2023-24 Student Information Update form was sent to you. This form is MANDATORY and required by Alberta Education. The information in this form must be updated and current. Please pay close attention to medical and legal alerts as these are often out of date and need to be current. The form can be found by logging into PowerSchool on your browser (not available on the app) and clicking on SchoolEngage at the bottom of the menu on the left hand side. Please take a few minutes to complete this form and submit. CHANGES MUST BE SAVED FOR EACH PAGE BEFORE CLICKING NEXT.
STUDENT INFORMATION UPDATE FORMS ARE PAST DUE AND MANDATORY
Parking
Important Information: Please use our North parking lot for parking or out front of the school for drop and go if drivers must remain in their vehicles. Please be considerate of our neighbours across the street and leave that parking for residents only.
School Fees
To pay online, please log into your Parent PowerSchool account to view your outsanding fees and make your payment online through RYCOR. If you are unsure how to pay using RYCOR, please follow these steps:
1. Visit your school's website and click on the PowerSchool quick link (or use link above).
2. Sign in using your PowerSchool Username and Password. If you have forgotten either/or please contact the school office for assistance with resetting your password.
3. Click on link, "School Fees and Forms", located on the left-hand side.
4. Please follow the instructions provided on the screen when you are taken to RYCOR. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
**RYCOR can only be accessed via PC/Tablet, the program does not work using the PowerSchool app.
Counselling Corner
SPARC Red Deer Paint the Town Positive!
SPARC Red Deer Paint the Town Positive is back!
Red Deer Christmas Financial Programs
Red Deer Christmas Bureau - Applications being accepted until December 15th from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Phone 403-347-2210 to book an appointment.
Adopt A Family (The Outreach Centre) - Applications are currently being accepted. The program focuses on single parent families. who require extra help to provide for their family. Phone 403-347-2480 to book an appointment.
Adopt A Family (Salvation Army) - Applications Currently being accepted. Focuses on supporting low income families. Christmas Hamper drop off is December 17th. Phone 403-346-2251 for more information or to book an appointment.
Red Deer Family Resource Network Presents:
Youth board game day - December 29th. For more information please see the poster below.
Soar Like A Golden Eagle
Door Decorating
Our homeroom classes will be participating in a door decorating contest with the final judging to occur on Dec 7th. As you decorate your room, if you have Christmas themed decorations that you are no longer using, you can send it with your child to be used in this context to bring some joy and Christmas spirit to SLR!
Golden Eagle Athletics
Our basketball tryouts are in full swing. Our senior teams had their tryouts this past week. We were thrilled with the number of students that showed up to play; it's going to be a great season! Students will be notified by their coach as teams are formed. Senior games start next week. Our junior team tryouts start next week. Jr. girls tryouts are Monday December 4 (3:15-5:00 pm) and Wednesday December 6 (7:15-8:30 am). Jr boys tryouts are Monday December 4 (7:15-8:30 am) and Wednesday Decemner 6 (3:15-5:00 pm). Students will be notified by the coaches as teams are formed. Good Luck to everyone trying out!
We are still waiting for some volleyball jerseys to be returned. If your child played volleyball this season, could you please make sure the jersey is washed and returned to the school. We thank you for support.
As always, for anything sports related, please see our SLR Sports Calendar for the most current dates and times. This calendar is updated regularily and is the best way to stay on top of everything SLR sports. If there is ever a change in the schedule, this is where you will find it.
Cafeteria Menu
Eagles Nest Cafe
We are excited to announce, our online ordering is now available at slr.hotlunches.net
Parents can now order in advance using this online system. Students are still able to pre-order at the school as well. For more instructions on how to sign up and use the system, please read this letter.
School Council
General Information
Radon Testing
The common practice of Radon testing for SLR has now been scheduled for December 8 PD day. Please see the letter for more information.
Colder Weather
Winter weather has arrived! We know it can be tricky to convince teenagers to wear their jackets, but we ask that you please remind your children to dress for the weather as outdoor recess does continue through the winter months.
Safety
As noted in the signage at our front entrance, to support the safety in and around our school we have indoor and outdoor cameras.
Division News
Living Joy: A Parent's Night with Chris Stefanick - Thursday November 7 from 7:00-8:00 pm
Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and television host who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith.
Recipient of the Papal Benemerenti Medal, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput calls Chris “one of the most engaging defenders of the Christian faith on the scene today.” Chris’s live seminars reach more than 85,000 people per year. His reality TV show, videos, and radio spots reach millions of people, and his educational initiatives are turning the tide in the Church. He authored the Chosen Confirmation program which has already formed more than 500,000 teens.
A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Chris is also the founder and president of Real Life Catholic, a non-profit which operates as the headquarters for Chris’s various initiatives. Above all, Chris is proud to be the husband to his wife Natalie and father to their six children.
elf - the musical
Community News
City of Red Deer Winter Activities
Winter registration for all City of Red Deer arts & recreation programming begins next week on Tuesday, November 28 at 12:00 noon. New program options are viewable this Thursday, November 23, on My Activity Guide.
Say goodbye to the winter blues by enrolling in City of Red Deer programming this season. Winter programs include everything from swim lessons, preschool programs and fitness, to pottery classes, Zumba and so much more.
You are encouraged to create your own Activity Guide to review upcoming City of Red Deer programming at www.reddeer.ca/MyActivityGuide. The custom Activity Guide allows you to select categories, age groups and locations relevant to you and your family.
Please visit your Look’ n Book account prior to registration day to ensure access is up to date. For any questions regarding account access please contact Recreation at 403-309-8411.
Registration for winter programs begins at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28. There are three ways to register for City of Red Deer programs:
Online through My Activity Guide at www.reddeer.ca/MyActivityGuide or directly through Look ’n Book at http://looknbook.reddeer.ca
By phone: 403-309-8411
In person at Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Recreation Centre or Michener Centre
To note, we have updated our system to serve our online registrants more quickly. Confirmation emails will be sent within 24 hours in an effort to reduce the immediate load on our online systems. This means you may not receive an immediate receipt for your registration.
Happy registering!
The City of Red Deer
Canadian Holiday Train
Canada Homestay Network
Homestay parents are currently needed for international students. For more information, please see the poster below.