Students in Mrs. Van Grinsven's class learned about the eye last week as they took part in dissecting pig eyes.

The last Ski & Snowboard Club session will take place on Thursday, February 9th.

The online registration for sacraments on the St.Mary's website for 1st Communion/Reconciliation and Confirmation will close on February 6th. Those who need books can pick them up at the parish office. More information about the Sacraments and upcoming sessions will be sent to registered parents in February.

There are lots of activities happening at STA the week of February 13th - 17th.

• Candy Grams for sale beginning Friday, February 3rd - February 8th for $2.00 and will be ready for delivery on Valentine's day

• Sprinkle some Love Ice Cream Sale on Tuesday, February 14th - $2.00 each

• Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 15th - wear pink to support Anti-Bullying
  

• Pancake Breakfast served Friday, February 17th

Valentine's Day Formal

Date: February 14th

Time: Mass at 6:50pm, Dance 7:50-9:45pm

Place: St. Mary's Parish

Students must pre-register for the formal by the QR code above or by emailing jeannette.manser@rdcrs.ca.

We are pleased to share this information about our upcoming free parent workshop on February 28th from noon to 1:00pm. Parents may register at www.sparcreddeer.ca under the Events tab.

First Ever RCMPTalks Panelist Discussion for Parents!

• WHO: The RCMP will be hosting its first-ever virtual RCMPTalks session for parents and guardians of children and youth across Canada.

• WHAT: It will feature panelist expert speakers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, Bullying Canada, and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

• WHY: The goal of this session is to give parents and guardians guidance on how they can help youth with regard to mental health, substance use, cyberbullying, and sextortion.

• WHEN: It will be held on March 15th from 7PM to 8:30 PM (Eastern Standard Timezone). Please check the timing for your time zone.

• WHERE: The event will be held virtually on MS Teams and will conclude with a question and answer period on Sli.do.

• TO REGISTER: Parents, guardians, educators, and organizations can email RCMP.Youth-Jeunesse.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

If there are any questions please contact the Red Deer RCMP – Youth and Community Engagement Team at (403) 406-2483 or by email at KRedDeerCPVS@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Please see our gym calendar for the Athletics schedule.

The February and March menus are now available on the website. Pre-orders accepted!

2022-2023 School Fees of $40.00 are now due. Red Deer Catholic School Division has introduced a new online payment system, instructions to log in through your PowerSchool Parent Portal are on our website. Cash or cheque is still accepted in the office.