Raiders Weekly
October 11, 2020
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR HOLY REDEEMER FAMILIES!
** IMPORTANT ** Alberta Health Services NEW Updates
We recommend you print off the above list to use daily before your child leaves for school.
How Long to Stay Home from School
Answers to frequently asked questions on how long your child should stay home from school should they become ill.
Upcoming events ...
Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving (no school for staff and students)
Tuesday, October 27 - Picture Re-take day
Wednesday, November 4 - Early Dismissal
Sunday, November 8 - Catholic Education Week
OCTOBER is the Month of the ROSARY
October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary! The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary.
The holy rosary is a prayer in which we meditate on the life of Jesus. Because of the mission that Mary received from God, her life was closely tied to Jesus. Mary’s Immaculate Heart was always focused on the life of her son Jesus. When we pray the rosary, we are asking Mary to pray for us that we might be more focused on the life of Jesus.
In this month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means to help bring us closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.
Still Accepting Donations for Terry Fox
There is still time to donate to the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Due to COVID protocols, we are not accepting cash donations at the school. Online donations will be accepted until October 31, 2020. Please help show your support by donating to:
Holy Redeemer Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Attendance Reporting Procedures
Your child's safety is of paramount importance to use - If your child is absence for any reason, please use the safe arrival website, Safe Arrival Mobile APP, call 1-877-246-9970, or leave a message on our voicemail.
Attendance Reporting Procedures - School Messenger
Please refrain from emailing or messaging your child's teacher if your child(ren) will be away or late. Teacher's do not have access to all possible attendance codes, may not have time to check their emails and/or may be away themselves, therefore the office does not receive your message.
Fee Waiver Program 2020-21
-Eligible Transportation Fees
-Instructional Material Fees
-Basic Course Fees
-Noon-Hour Supervision Fees
-Instructional Activity Fees
EICS 2020-2021 School Fees Information
Fee Waiver Program Application 2020-2021
When you have completed the forms required, please submit them directly to the school.
Annual Consent Forms and Student Demographic Data **ACTION ITEM**
To complete these forms, log into your Parent Portal account in PowerSchool. If these forms require attention you will see red highlighted boxes at the top of your page. Follow these steps to complete your forms:
PLEASE NOTE: Families with students who are attending St Isidore are still required to have their Yearly Consents completed.
Grade 4 Update
The grade 4’s had their Bible blessing ceremony with Father Jim and it was a beautiful day! The Grade 4's would like to Welcome Ms. Salisbury, a student teacher from the University of Alberta who is completing her practicum and will be with the class until Christmas. We're looking forward to her sharing her gifts and talents with the class.
Mrs. Cossey
Grade 7 - Do You Have .... ?
Library Corner
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful, safe long weekend! Enjoy this time with your families!
I am so thankful for this beautiful fall weather and being part of this wonderful school community!
Happy Thanksgiving
Mrs Scoggins
If anyone has any books from last year at their home, please bring them in ASAP. We need to check them in and get them back to the library
Thank you!
Gods Master Paws
Wellness Wednesdays
Academics are a key component of school, but the student experience isn’t solely defined by their education. The wellness team at Holy Redeemer believes that school is about the friends you’ll make, the moments you’ll experience, and the passions you’ll discover.
This year we will be hosting Wellness Wednesdays! These days could an activity, challenge, spirit day, or fundraiser. At Holy Redeemer we want students to build connections with their peers, teachers, school, and community. Wellness Wednesdays will also be a support for mental health and will be designed to promote a balanced lifestyle beyond the academic.
Sometimes the activities will include friendly competitions between the classes. The class that participates the most will be given the School Spirit Trophy to display in their classrooms for the week and will be mentioned on the announcements! We will be keeping score of participation on a bulletin board at the school for students to see.
SCHEDULE
OCT 14: Neon Day
OCT 21: Lunch Hour Trivia
OCT 28: Jack-O-Lantern Day (wear black and orange)
Stay up to date on:
Wellness Corner
Alberta Health Services
AHS and Mental Health Foundation continue to run the Caregiver Series for parents, students and staff. Sessions are offered through Zoom and are free.
Holy Redeemer 2020-21 School Re-Entry Communication
For information with regards to Holy Redeemer's re-entry protocols specific to our school, please go to the following link:
Holy Redeemer School Re-Entry Information
For any information with regards to EICS's re-entry protocols and questions you may have, please go to the following link:
EICS School Re-Entry Information
For any information with regards to Alberta Health Services re-entry protocols and answers to questions you may have, please go to the following link:
Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Email: hr@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://hr.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 53117 Range Road 222, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-4522