Wolf Weekly
Week of April 29 - May 3, 2024
St. Francis News
Upcoming Important Dates
May 1 - RDCRS Transportation Online Registration opens
May 3 - Emergency Protocol - Practice Lockdown
May 6-10: Catholic Education Week
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
May 7: Local School Bus Roadeo
May 8: Hats on for Mental Health
May 8: Edge Youth Ministry (Mantracker) Ecole Camille J. Lerouge
May 9: World Catholic Education Day
May 9: Grade 9 Field Trip (Provincial Skills Canada Competition)
May 13: Grade 9 PAT ELA part A/Grade 8 Final Exam ELA Part A
May 15: Grade 6/7 Final Exam ELA part A
May 15: Edge Youth Ministry (Crusades) Sacred Heart Church
May 16: Grade 5 Middle School Tour
May 17: Teacher PD - No School
May 20: Victoria Day - Holiday
May 22 - Edge Youth Ministry (Old Fashioned Carnival Night & Year End Party) St. Mary's Church
May 23 - Grade 5 - Parent Information Night
May 24 - Grade 6 Immunizations second round
May 28 - Grade 8 Track & Field Day (Lindsay Thurber)
May 29 - Edge Youth Ministry (EDGE Mega Night - Flag Wars) Our Lady of Victory Camp
May 32 - Grade 6 Track & Field Day (Lindsay Thurber)
EDGE Imaging Year book Order Form
EDGE Imaging is offering a memory book for $10.50. Order your memory book here .
School Code is XQP
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10, 2024)
On behalf of School Council, we are collecting treats and snacks for our Teacher Appreciation Week starting on Monday, May 6th.
If you would like to participate, please use the signup sheet below for suggestions, but we are grateful for any items received.
Treats can be dropped off at the office starting on April 29 until May 6th Please label for Teacher Appreciation.
Thank you for your support
School Bus Registration 2024/25
Online registration will open on May 1st, 2024.
Parents/guardians need to register their child(ren) to access this service.
Late registrations for bus service will be processed as best we can. There will be a $50 late fee per student and service may be delayed.
For families who do not qualify for free transportation and wish to access busing, payment arrangements can be made at the school.
For school bus eligibility, please click here.
Transportation fees may range from $150 to a maximum of $600 per family. Click here to see if transportation fees will apply.
For more information, contact the Transportation Department.
Looking for additional details on school bus best practices, bus stop and student drop off, extreme weather conditions and mechanical issues, frequently asked questions, and transportation fees? Please click here.
Wolf Clothing Sales
Clothing sales will be closing out for the year on Thursday, May 16 by the end of the day. Please have any clothing orders in before this date.
Order forms located through your parent portal in PowerSchool. Look for the School fees/forms on the left hand side
Grade 9 Parent Volunteers Required
On Tuesday, June 4th we are celebrating our Grade 9 Farewell. We will serve them lunch, and then facilitate some fun games and activities outside for the afternoon.
We need parent volunteers to make this day successful. Parents must have a valid Criminal Record Check on file at the office, as well as a signed volunteer form (please contact the office to receive a digital one).
Volunteers will receive more information about specific activities and plans for the day once plans are confirmed
If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Keylock (carriekeylock@gmail.com) - Grade 9 CommitteeSt. Francis Alpha Outreach
The St. Francis Alpha group had an outreach on March 14th, so we could share the love of Jesus with our fellow classmates.
We had a wonderful time playing games, eating, singing, sharing testimonies and our favourite Bible verses.
Jeannette Manser and JoAnn Kelly were our special guests. God is working in our student’s lives. Praise Him!
Cellphone use in schools survey
In Alberta, and in many other places across the world, student cellphone use is increasing. Cellphones have the potential to be powerful teaching aids that, when used appropriately, can improve learning outcomes. But there are significant risks and concerns with inappropriate cellphone usage. They can be a distraction to students in the classroom and disrupt a student’s learning and can impact student safety through bullying or harassment.
The Ministry is interested in hearing from teachers, parents, and other staff about cellphone usage in schools and using their advice to help inform any potential next steps. You are invited to share your views about the future of student cellphone use in schools. You have until May 3, 2024 to participate in an online survey about the future of cellphone use in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. The survey will take 10 - 15 mintues to complete.
Red Deer Catholic Summer School
As the end of the 2023/2024 school year is approaching, we at RDCRS Summer School would like to remind you that registration for RDCRS Summer School will be closing on June 14 at noon. If you have not already registered for Summer School, please go to https://summerschool.rdcrs.ca/ for the registration form and a full list of courses offered.
Students already registered will be receiving important course information about Summer School during the last week of school. Please check your RDCRS email for this information before the first day of classes on July 2nd.
Sports
2024 June Camps
2024 JUNE CAMPS!
GIRLS GRADES 6-11 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
NEXUS is pleased to announce a 3-evening Intensive and two specialized skills sessions running in June 2024.Moreover, NEXUS is thrilled to welcome Red Deer's own Shynelle Woroniuk as
head coach at these sessions.
June 3-Day Intensive – Girls Gr 7-9
Dates: Tue-Thur June 11, 12, 13, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (all 3 evenings)
Venue: TBD - check website for updates
LINK: June 3-Day Intensive – Girls Gr 7-9
Serve & Serve Receive Clinic – Girls Gr 6-8
Date: Saturday June 22, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Venue: TBD - check website for updates
LINK: Serve & Serve Receive Clinic – Girls Gr 6-8
Serve & Serve Receive Clinic – Girls Gr 9-11
Date: Saturday June 22, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: TBD - check website for updates
LINK: Serve & Serve Receive Clinic – Girls Gr 9-11
Attacking & Blocking Clinic – Girls Gr 6-8
Date: Sunday June 23, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Venue: TBD - check website for updates
LINK: Attacking & Blocking Clinic – Girls Gr 6-8
Attacking & Blocking Clinic – Girls Gr 9-11
Date: Sunday June 23, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: TBD - check website for updates
LINK: Attacking & Blocking Clinic – Girls Gr 9-11
On behalf of Coach Shynelle and her assistant coaches, NEXUS looks forward to seeing you at one of our June sessions!
Geoff
PS: Registration is strictly limited - so act soon!
ALL REGISTRATION LINKS: NEXUS Shop
Volleyball Season 2023-24 is awesome with NEXUS and You!
Geoff Trentham
Founder of NEXUS Volleyball Inc.
403-391-1430
PS: If you have questions you can phone me, or contact me at: geoff@nexusvolleyball.com
Community News
Upcoming Test Alert across the province
Subject: Test Alert Across Alberta – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 1:55 p.m.
Albertans can receive messages about life-threatening emergencies, such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, or Amber Alerts, directly to their cell phones. This wireless public alerting is a national initiative that works with the Alberta Emergency Alert system to send potentially life-saving emergency instructions to all connected/compatible cell phones in the threatened community.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 1:55 p.m., the National Public Alerting System will send a test alert across Alberta to all broadcast platforms. During the test, an alert will go off followed by a text message letting cell phone users know the sound is part of a test and there is no need for concern.
Alberta’s government has created the Be Prepared program to support this work. Watch this 1-minute video and visit alberta.ca/CommunityPrep for resources to help.
Wireless public alerts are delivered directly to compatible cell phones that are connected to an LTE network within an area affected by a disaster or emergency. Federal laws require these alerts, so it is not possible for Canadians to opt out of receiving life-saving messages directly to their cell phones. Find out if your cell phone is compatible by checking with your cell phone provider or online at www.alertready.ca.
To learn more about emergency public alerting in Alberta, visit www.alberta.ca/about-emergency-alerts.
If you have questions about the test alert, or the Alberta Emergency Alert program, please email Alberta.Emergency.Alert@gov.ab.ca.
National Day of Mourning
April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, which honours lives forever changed due to workplace tragedy. This year, the Red Deer Day of Mourning Ceremony will be held on Friday, April 26 since April 28th falls on a Sunday.
This ceremony has dignitaries who speak, a keynote speaker, and laying of wreaths at the Fallen Work Tribute across the path from the Bower Pond Stage. This ceremony has grown each year to include 100 plus in attendance including the RCMP and Emergency Services as honour guards.
For more information on the Day of Mourning, please visit https://www.wcb.ab.ca/about-wcb/community-partnerships/day-of-mourning/