STA News
March 7-11, 2022
COVID-19 Update
As per Alberta Government direction:
Stage 2 - Takes effect March 1, 2022
Indoor masking is no longer required
The remaining school requirements removed
Youth screening is no longer required for entertainment venues
Limits on indoor and outdoor gathering lifted
Mandatory work from home lifted
What this means for Red Deer Catholic Schools:
Effective March 1, 2022
Masking for everyone (adults and students) during and outside of school hours and on buses is no longer mandated.
Support will be given to all people who wish to continue to wear a mask, any targeted bullying will not be tolerated.
Cohorting and physical distancing mandates for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students is no longer required
No limits on indoor or outdoor activities
Capacity on all large venues lifted
Important to note
Isolation requirement for positive COVID-19 cases remains in place until Step 3
Safety Measure Reminders:
We will always have infectious disease within our schools therefore we will continue to provide the following safety measures to mitigate the risk of exposure to any infectious disease.
Washing hands/ Hand sanitizing continues to be one of the most effective ways to mitigate risks.
Ensure to do daily health checks & stay home when you are sick.
Mid-day disinfecting continues
Oxivir is available to all staff members should they wish to do extra disinfecting throughout the day.
Plexiglass will remain in place until the end of this school year.
Faith
FacetoFace provides opportunities to encounter Christ and embrace the call to be saints through school retreats. As youth participate in events, they encounter Christ in the Sacraments, moments of prayer, truth proclaimed in talks, event leaders, and other participants. With a new sense of life and purpose, people are sent home to continue living this incredible life in Christ; and they do it.
Through the RDCRS Education Foundation grant, our school is able to have FacetoFace Ministries provide half day retreats for each of our grades. We are excited to welcome them to St. Thomas on Monday, March 7th for grades 8 & 9, and Tuesday, March 8th for grades 6 & 7.
Ball Academy Open House
There will be a Ball Academy Open House on Monday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph High School. This event is for students and their families who are interested in learning more about the middle and high school ball academy for the 2022-2023 school year. This includes both the baseball and softball program.
Athletics
Please see the Gym Calendar for this week's Athletics schedule.
Cafeteria
Annual Results Report
Parents/Guardians,
Mr. Stang, Mrs. McCullough, and Mr. Kelly
2021-2022 Re-Entry Information
Please ensure that you are screening your child every day before they come to school using the COVID-19 Alberta Daily Checklist. Further information can be found on the Government of Alberta's website.